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The Waiting Well - Infertility, Faith-based Encouragement, Trying to Conceive, Fertility

The Waiting Well - Infertility, Faith-based Encouragement, Trying to Conceive, Fertility

By: Courtney Duinker Infertility Warrior Wellness Coach Mentor for TTC Women
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 Are you constantly asking God, why me? Why am I not getting pregnant? Why am I going through infertility? Are you scouring the internet for answers for how to navigate infertility and trying to conceive as a Christian? Are you looking for faith-based support on your fertility journey because no one in your circle really knows what you’re going through? Do you wish you could be at peace with God, your story, and learn to see the goodness of God in your waiting season? In this podcast, you will find faith-based encouragement and support for your TTC & infertility journey, whether you’re navigating IVF, IUI, fertility treatments or simply just waiting, you do NOT have to walk this road alone. Hi, I’m Courtney Duinker, host of the Waiting Well Podcast… I remember how it felt five years in to our infertility story, standing in the aisle of Target right after a failed IUI treatment, holding back tears as I reached for a box of tampons when a couple who was clearly expecting came down the aisle. They were smiling as they talked while holding a new pack of diapers. My heart sank. I couldn’t help the one question bubbling to the surface as my heartache over not conceiving overwhelmed me…. will it ever be my turn? I felt forgotten, lost and wanted to tap out of the roller coaster of infertility we seemed to be stuck on. I didn’t know how to find peace with God. I wrestled to believe or see His goodness. And at one point, my faith felt completely shattered. I felt so alone in our pain & suffering. As we faced questions around treatment options, I was so confused. What was God’s plan? What were we supposed to do? I so desperately wanted to honor God even with our fertility journey. But I wrestled with how. This is what led to creating The Waiting Well. A virtual “well” where TTC women can come together and be equipped with God’s Word, encouraged, challenged and ultimately supported as we learn to wait well on God’s timing. Each week I’ll share faith-based encouragement from my own infertility journey, provide information from expert guests on navigating infertility/TTC, powerful testimonials, answer common questions with scripture and share top tips on stewarding your health through this demanding journey. My mission is to equip you to live an “even if” life… Even if God doesn’t answer my prayer, or grant me this desire to be a mother, I will still praise Him. He is still good. And my life, my identity, my worth is a sure thing I find in Him alone. If you are ready to take back control of your life, find peace with God, joy in the in-between spaces and thrive in your waiting season, then meet me at the well girl. We’ve got some intentional growth to do. Connect with Me: Instagram: @sownwithstrength Work Virtually w/ Me on your Health + Fitness Goals: https://bit.ly/healthywithcourt The Waiting Well Free FB Community Group: https://bit.ly/waitingwellcommunity Join my Email List & Receive a Freebie (my Fav 5 Bible Verses to Help You in the Wait): https://bit.ly/purposeinthewait Email: hello@thewaitingwellpodcast.comCopyright 2022-2023 All rights reserved. Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • 83 | To the Woman Whose Arms Are Empty This Thanksgiving: Finding Peace and Hope in the Waiting

    83 | To the Woman Whose Arms Are Empty This Thanksgiving: Finding Peace and Hope in the Waiting
    Nov 25 2025

    To the Woman Whose Arms Are Empty This Thanksgiving: Finding Peace and Hope in the Waiting

    If you’re walking into Thanksgiving week with a quiet ache — longing for the baby you’ve prayed for and wondering how to be thankful when your arms are still empty — this episode was written just for you.

    In today’s episode, Courtney shares an open letter straight from her heart to yours. She speaks to the woman sitting at the table surrounded by laughter yet feeling unseen, the one trying to hold gratitude and grief in the same breath. Through powerful Scripture, tender encouragement, and reminders of God’s unchanging goodness, you’ll find comfort in knowing that you are not forgotten — you are being formed.

    Whether you’re navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, or another season of waiting, this heartfelt letter will help you slow down, exhale, and see that even in the ache, God is still near.

    You’ll walk away reminded that: ✨ You don’t have to perform gratitude to be loved by God. ✨ Your tears are sacred — and seen. ✨ The wait isn’t wasted when it’s held in His hands. ✨ Gratitude and grief can coexist in a heart anchored in Christ.

    This Thanksgiving, may you find peace in the waiting and hope in the One who never stops working behind the scenes of your story.

    Referenced Scriptures: Psalm 34:18 • Psalm 27:14 • 1 Thessalonians 5:18 • Romans 8:28

    THIS WEEK & NEXT WEEK ONLY - save 20% on any of my devotionals or courses! Use Code THANKFUL at check out!

    🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™

    🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.

    This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are

    You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy

    ✨ Other Offers & Resources

    💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here

    💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)

    👉 Get it here

    💌 Stay Connected

    📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com

    💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?

    If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?

    🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week! 👉 Leave a review here
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    13 mins
  • 82 | 5 Simple Steps When Prayer Feels Pointless While TTC to Find God Again When You’re Spiritually Exhausted

    82 | 5 Simple Steps When Prayer Feels Pointless While TTC to Find God Again When You’re Spiritually Exhausted
    Nov 17 2025

    If you’ve been praying for a baby month after month and you’re starting to wonder if God even hears you anymore, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about what it feels like when prayer seems pointless in your fertility journey — when you’re spiritually exhausted, emotionally drained, and struggling to stay hopeful while TTC.

    Courtney shares honest encouragement, biblical truth, and gentle guidance for the woman who loves God but feels worn out from unanswered prayers. You’ll hear comforting Scripture, practical ways to reconnect with God when your faith feels thin, and five simple steps you can start using today when you’re spiritually exhausted from praying for a baby.

    You’ll walk away feeling less alone, more understood, and grounded in the truth that God sees you, loves you, and has not forgotten your desire for a child.

    THIS WEEK & NEXT WEEK ONLY - save 20% on any of my devotionals or courses! Use Code THANKFUL at check out!

    🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™

    🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.

    This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are

    You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy

    ✨ Other Offers & Resources

    💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here

    💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)

    👉 Get it here

    💌 Stay Connected

    📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com

    💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?

    If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?

    🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week! 👉 Leave a review here
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    20 mins
  • 81 | Faith and Mental Health During Infertility: How to Overcome Anxiety and Depression in the Waiting Season

    81 | Faith and Mental Health During Infertility: How to Overcome Anxiety and Depression in the Waiting Season
    Nov 10 2025

    In this powerful episode, Courtney sits down with Britt Skinner, LCSW, LICSW of Waymaker Christian Counseling, LLC to unpack the emotional and spiritual toll of anxiety and depression in the trying-to-conceive season.

    Britt Skinner is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in anxiety, depression and codependence. In her work, she helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a biblical lens so they can move from overwhelm to a greater sense of harmony and peace. She's passionate about making mental health education accessible, practical, and compassionate—so people feel empowered to take care of their minds, not just their to-do lists. You can connect with Britt over on her instagram or her website.

    If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or forgotten by God in your fertility journey, this episode will remind you that your emotions don’t disqualify your faith—and that peace is still possible right where you are.

    Link for Coping Skills Guide Link for Letting Go Devotional 🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™

    🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.

    This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are

    You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy

    ✨ Other Offers & Resources

    💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here

    💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)

    👉 Get it here

    💌 Stay Connected

    📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com

    💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?

    If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?

    🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week! 👉 Leave a review here
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    36 mins
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