What happens when the thing you’re asking God for is good—and He still doesn’t give it to you?

In this deeply honest conversation, Lyndsay and Lori sit down with author Heather LaVigne to talk about infertility, miscarriage, unanswered prayer, disappointment with God, and what it looks like to keep trusting Him when your story doesn’t unfold the way you believed it would.

Heather shares her own journey through years of infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, endometriosis, and the spiritual wrestling that followed. There were seasons when she still believed the truth about God intellectually but felt completely numb toward Him emotionally—when opening her Bible felt impossible and the goodness of God felt much harder to believe than it once had.

We talk about what helped bring her back.

Not easy answers. Not Christian clichés. Not rushing through grief.

Community. Women who sat with her. Friends who prayed when she couldn’t pray. People who read Scripture over her when she couldn’t bring herself to read it. And a God who remained trustworthy even when Heather couldn’t understand what He was doing.

We also talk about how the Church can better care for women experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss, why grief shouldn’t be rushed, how suffering can expose the places where our theology needs to deepen, and the difference between God giving us the thing we desperately want and God doing something even deeper within our hearts.

If you’ve ever prayed for something good—a baby, a marriage, healing, restoration, a dream, an open door—and wondered why God hasn’t answered the way you hoped, this conversation is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• Infertility, IVF, endometriosis & pregnancy loss
• Wrestling with God after unanswered prayer
• Lament and making room for grief
• Supporting a friend through miscarriage or infertility
• Finding God when you feel spiritually numb
• Trusting God’s character when you don’t understand His plan
• Biblical women who experienced barrenness, waiting & loss
• Allowing our broken places to become places God uses

RESOURCES + LINKS

📖 Barren: A Shared Journey of Infertility, Loss, and Faith — Heather LaVigne
Amazon: https://a.co/d/02S2hukR

🤍 Circle of Hope
A nationwide virtual support group for women walking through infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and related grief. Heather serves as a facilitator/moderator.
https://www.twelve12ministries.org/circleofhope

📖 The Broken Way — Ann Voskamp
Heather’s answer to the question, “What is one book besides the Bible every woman should read?”
https://annvoskamp.com/thebrokenway/

CONNECT WITH HEATHER

Website: https://heatherlavigneauthor.com
Instagram: @heatherlavigneauthor
Facebook: Heather LaVigne

SCRIPTURES & BIBLICAL STORIES MENTIONED

Psalm 33:9
James 4:7
Revelation 12:11
Luke 1 — Elizabeth
Genesis — Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel & Hagar
1 Samuel 1 — Hannah
Ruth
John 6:68 — “Lord, to whom shall we go?”

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Some wounds are so deep that forgiveness doesn't feel possible.

In this honest conversation, Lyndsay sits down with mentor and speaker Rebekah Storey to talk about the reality of forgiving when your heart simply doesn't want to. Together they unpack the misconceptions many Christians have about forgiveness, why unresolved hurt quietly steals our joy, and how God gently leads us toward freedom—one step at a time.

Rebekah shares her own powerful story of learning to forgive her father, the simple prayer that became the turning point in her healing, and practical, biblical encouragement for anyone carrying anger, bitterness, or pain.

If you've ever wondered, "How do I forgive someone who hurt me so badly?" this episode is for you.

In this episode you'll discover:
• Why forgiveness is a choice—not a feeling
• The difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, and healthy boundaries
• How unresolved hurt can affect your spiritual life, anxiety, and burnout
• A simple prayer that can begin your healing journey today
• Practical first steps toward lasting freedom in Christ

No matter how impossible forgiveness may seem, Jesus never asks us to walk the road alone. Freedom is possible—and it begins one surrendered step at a time.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Website - www.rebekahstorey.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rebekah.storey.2025

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rebekahstorey

Mom's Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035691729024323

Life rarely unfolds the way we imagined.

For Ashley Higgins, the journey has included military deployments, PTSD, infertility, foster care, adoption, countless moves, and ultimately discovering that God's plans are often far better than the ones we write for ourselves.

In this deeply encouraging conversation, Ashley shares how seasons of disappointment, waiting, and uncertainty became the very places where God revealed His faithfulness. Together, we explore what it means to find your identity in Christ when life takes unexpected turns, how to surrender the dreams and expectations you've held tightly, and why knowing God's Word is essential to remaining anchored when everything around you changes.

Whether you're navigating infertility, grief, loneliness, a major life transition, or simply wondering what God is doing in your current season, Ashley's story will remind you that your circumstances do not define you—God does.

God may write a different story than the one you planned, but His story is always good.

✨ In This Episode:
• Finding your identity in Christ through life's changing seasons
• Navigating infertility, foster care, adoption, and motherhood
• Trusting God when life doesn't go according to plan
• Why biblical literacy matters for a strong faith
• Surrendering expectations and embracing God's faithfulness
• Learning to thrive through seasons of uncertainty and transition

📚 Resources Mentioned:
• From Gardens to Glory by Courtney Doctor
• The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble
• Bible Project: bibleproject.com

• Ashley's P&W Article

🌿 Connect with Ashley:
• Website & Blog: ashleymhiggins.com
• Identity Quiz: ashleymhiggins.com/identity-quiz
• Instagram: @ashhiggins7
• Facebook: @ashley.higgins913

🎙️ If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that even in unexpected seasons, God is faithful and your identity is secure in Him.

Have you ever walked through a season where you wondered, God, where are You?

In this deeply encouraging conversation, author, Bible teacher, and longtime pastor's wife Nan Jones shares how God faithfully met her in the darkest seasons of her life—including devastating loss, ministry heartbreak, the suicide of her brother, the death of her parents, and caring for her husband through frontotemporal dementia.

Together we talk about:

• Why God's promises sometimes take years (or decades) to unfold
• Trusting God's timing when you're stuck in the waiting
• How suffering becomes the place where we truly come to know God
• What it means to recognize God's presence in difficult places
• The beauty of shepherding others wherever God has placed you
• Why your calling is bigger than a title or platform
• Letting go of performance and learning to simply stay close to Jesus
• Forgiveness, restoration, and God's healing work in broken relationships
• The faithfulness of God in seasons that make no sense
• Why the wilderness is often where our deepest roots of faith are formed

If you've ever felt abandoned, overwhelmed, or wondered if God still sees you, this conversation will remind you that He has never left—and He is still faithfully drawing near.

Connect with Nan Jones:

🌿 Website & Weekly Blog:
https://www.nanjones.com

📖 Books:
• The Offering: How to Emerge from Shattered Faith
• The Perils of a Pastor's Wife
Available on Amazon or directly from Nan's website (autographed copies available).

📘 Facebook:
Nan Trammell Jones

🤍 Join the Alabaster Girls Community:
A private Facebook community for women featuring:
• Daily prayer
• Monthly topical Bible studies
• Scripture reflections
• Encouragement and authentic Christian community

📧 Contact Nan:
[email protected]

📱 Also find Nan on Instagram and X (Twitter), though she is most active on Facebook.

Connect with Pretty & Wise:

🌐 Website:
https://www.prettyandwise.com

📸 Instagram & Facebook:
@prettyandwiseco

If today's episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need this reminder: God has not abandoned you in the wilderness. He is already there, faithfully walking beside you.

Where is God when life falls apart?

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, author and speaker Lisa Radcliff shares her journey through childhood abuse, trauma, healing, and the faithfulness of God that carried her through it all. Together, Lisa and Lyndsay explore difficult questions many women wrestle with: Where was God in my pain? Can He really redeem what was broken? Is healing possible after deep wounds?

With honesty, wisdom, and hope, Lisa reminds us that God does not abandon His children in their suffering. He sees, He stays, and He is still in the business of restoration.

Whether you are walking through your own healing journey, supporting someone who is, or simply need encouragement to trust God in hard places, this conversation points to the unwavering presence of Christ and the hope found in Him.

In this episode:
• Lisa's story of surviving childhood abuse and finding healing in Christ
• Where God is when life doesn't make sense
• Breaking cycles of pain and walking in freedom
• The difference between surviving and truly healing
• God's promise to restore what has been lost
• Finding hope, purpose, and joy after trauma

"The enemy meant it for harm, but God meant it for good. The story isn't over. He's not finished." — Lisa Radcliff

Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join us for a conversation about redemption, restoration, and the God who never leaves us alone. ❤️

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Lisa's Website: https://lisajradcliff.com

Lisa's Newest Book - God Is for Me: A Biblical Character Study of God's Heart for the Sexually Harmed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963377605

On the Threshold of Hope: https://www.amazon.com/Threshold-Hope-Aacc-Counseling-Library/dp/0842343628?utm_source=chatgpt.com

On the Threshold of Hope Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Threshold-Workbook-Ph-D-Diane-Langberg/dp/162871607X?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Books by Mary DeMuth

Summer has a way of slowing us down just enough to make room for people again.

In this special mini episode, Lyndsay explores the powerful role meals and hospitality play throughout Scripture. From Zacchaeus' table to the Last Supper, Jesus consistently used ordinary meals to create extraordinary opportunities for discipleship, connection, and transformation.

What if hospitality is about more than entertaining? What if opening our homes, sharing a meal, and creating space for meaningful conversation is one of God's favorite tools for building community and advancing the gospel?

Join Lyndsay as she shares personal stories, biblical encouragement, and a practical challenge to intentionally gather people around your table this summer. Whether it's pizza on the porch, coffee with a friend, or a simple family dinner, you never know what God might do when you make room for someone else.

Pull up a chair. Set one more place. Make room for somebody.

You never know what God might do around the table.

Summer brings a different rhythm—longer days, fewer schedules, family adventures, and more time together. But what if this season could be about more than just keeping the kids busy?

In this episode, Lyndsay Terry sits down with Angie Reese and Lori Gregory to talk about practical, simple ways to disciple your children during the summer months. From road trips and beach days to popsicles, bedtime conversations, and family traditions, they share how everyday moments can become opportunities to point your children to Jesus.

You'll hear ideas for creating meaningful spiritual habits, helping your kids notice God in everyday life, balancing freedom with structure, and building a summer your family will remember for years to come.

Whether you're homeschooling, navigating summer break, or simply looking for ways to grow together as a family, this conversation will encourage you to embrace the wonder, joy, and discipleship opportunities waiting right in front of you.

☀️ Grab a popsicle, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.

In this episode:
• Simple ways to disciple your kids this summer
• Why discipleship doesn't have to be complicated
• Creating meaningful family rhythms and traditions
• Helping your children notice God's presence in everyday life
• Summer bucket lists, service projects, and spiritual goals
• Encouragement for moms who feel like they're not doing enough

"Discipleship is less about creating a curriculum and more about inviting your kids into relationship with Jesus." — Lyndsay Terry

You can sit in church every Sunday, know all the worship songs, smile at all the right people… and still feel completely lonely. In this episode, Lyndsay Terry and Gay Idle have a real, honest conversation about the ache so many Christians quietly carry: feeling unseen, disconnected, and spiritually isolated in the very place meant to feel like family.

Together, they dive into what biblical community actually looks like beyond surface-level small talk and casual church attendance. From awkwardly making friends as adults to discipleship, vulnerability, hospitality, confession, and learning to truly do life together, this episode is full of practical encouragement, laughter, personal stories, and biblical truth. If you’ve ever wondered why modern church can sometimes feel lonely — or if you’re craving deeper connection with both God and people — this conversation will remind you that you were never meant to walk with Jesus alone.

Most couples don’t realize their biggest challenges aren’t just surface issues—they’re rooted deep in identity, trust, and understanding who God says they are. Alissa Coburn’s raw story and expert insights reveal the hidden lies sabotaging marriages and how genuine transformation begins with knowing your true self in Christ.

In this powerful episode, you'll discover how the Holy Spirit guides us from striving to trusting—learning to believe instead of just knowing God’s truth. Alissa shares practical steps for moving from knowledge to belief, addressing common pitfalls like perfectionism, self-hate, and distrust. She breaks down the vital role of discipleship, spiritual identity, and how to recognize and fix the lies we tell ourselves about who we are—and who God is.

We delve into the messiness of brokenness, the importance of community, and how honest vulnerability with older believers can spark incredible healing. This is an invitation to see your marriage—and yourself—through God’s loving, victorious lens. Whether you’re dating, newlyweds, or celebrating decades together, this episode will inspire you to seek the symphony of harmony that only Jesus can orchestrate.

Don’t settle for surface fixes. Get the tools, encouragement, and hope to transform your marriage from chaos to divine harmony. Because when you understand your identity, trust in God’s plans, and ditch the lies, real love and peace become possible. Ready for a marriage that sings? This is your moment.

What if your calling isn’t your job… but your identity?

In this final episode of our Changing Seasons series, Lyndsay is joined by Alexandria Brown for a powerful and freeing conversation about what it really means to live out your calling—no matter what season you’re in.

Together, they unpack:

• Why your calling is deeper than your career
• The difference between your calling and your assignments
• How to stay grounded when everything around you is shifting
• What to do when you feel like you’ve “missed” your calling
• Practical ways to stay rooted in Jesus in hard or uncertain seasons

✨ “You don’t work for your identity—you work from it.”

Whether you're in a season of transition, confusion, or clarity, this episode will help you reorient your heart back to what matters most: walking closely with Jesus and living from who He created you to be.

You haven’t missed your calling, sis.
You’re living it—one faithful step at a time. 💛