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

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

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.com

Episodes

March 16, 2026 28 mins

If infertility has left you feeling anxious, spiritually distant, or questioning God’s goodness, you are not alone. In this episode, Courtney shares what finally helped her move from spiritual survival to real peace and how you can begin healing your faith in the waiting.

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating infertility who want ...

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Have you ever wondered if infertility means you missed God’s will or did something wrong? In this episode, we unpack the theology of God’s providence and how to hold onto His goodness when the prayer for a baby remains unanswered.

 

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating infertility who want to carry the wait with faith, peace, and...

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When pregnancy announcements stir up thoughts like “God must love her more,” it can leave you feeling ashamed, confused, and distant from Him. In this episode, we unpack what the Bible really says about jealousy in infertility — and how to process it in a way that heals your heart instead of hardening it. 🤍

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for w...

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If you’re paralyzed by fear of making the wrong fertility decision, this episode will help you discern whether it’s truly the voice of the Lord—or anxiety disguised as discernment. We’ll walk through a biblical filter for hearing God clearly so you can move forward in peace, not panic, and trust His character no matter the outcome.

 

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ...

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Baby announcements can hit deeper than we expect — stirring grief, jealousy, and even quiet questions about God’s timing. In this episode, I share 4 biblical steps to help you process the trigger without spiraling into bitterness and rebuild trust in the waiting.

 

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating infertility who want to carr...

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When the two week wait is filled with “what ifs,” spiraling fear, and the ache of uncertainty, this episode walks you through four grounded, faith-anchored ways to face the waiting without letting fear lead the way.

 

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating infertility who want to carry the wait with faith, peace, and purpose — not ...

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Is IUI the right next step—or a decision made from pressure and fear? In this episode, we unpack what IUI actually is, the emotional cost no one talks about, and a faith-centered framework to help you discern your next step from peace, not panic.

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating infertility who want to carry the wait with fai...

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Why does God seem to give babies so easily to people who don’t even want them—while others pray and wait for years? In this episode, we confront this painful question head-on, unpack what it reveals about our hearts, and anchor ourselves in truth about God’s sovereignty and goodness.

 

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating inferti...

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If you’re praying, obeying God, practicing spiritual disciplines—and still not pregnant—this episode speaks directly to the frustration and confusion you’re carrying. We’ll unpack why faithfulness doesn’t guarantee outcomes, what infertility reveals about our hearts, and how to keep trusting God when the waiting feels unfair.

 

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered disciples...

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Infertility doesn’t just delay motherhood — it confronts your theology. In this episode, Courtney speaks to the woman who loves Jesus but feels worn down by unanswered prayers, offering a Christ-centered way to wait with peace, truth, and hope. You don’t have to lose your faith in the waiting.

 

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigati...

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🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating infertility who want to carry the wait with faith, peace, and purpose — not panic or despair.

This Scripture-anchored journey helps women respond to disappointment without spiraling, rebuild trust in God’s goodness, and live fully before motherhood comes.

You don’t have to walk this season alo...

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When God feels silent during your trying-to-conceive journey, it’s easy to feel discouraged, confused, and spiritually exhausted. In this episode, Christian infertility coach Courtney Duinker shares four biblical steps to take when God feels quiet while trying to conceive. Rooted in Scripture and real-life experience, this episode helps women navigating infertility learn how to find God in the silence, strengthen their faith while ...

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For the woman afraid of choosing wrong, this episode offers a faith-filled framework for discerning fertility decisions with God in the waiting.

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating infertility who want to carry the wait with faith, peace, and purpose — not panic or despair.

This Scripture-anchored journey helps women respond to ...

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A short, powerful reminder from Simeon’s story that God is working even when you’re still waiting for a baby.

 

🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating infertility who want to carry the wait with faith, peace, and purpose — not panic or despair.

This Scripture-anchored journey helps women respond to disappointment without spiraling,...

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🌿 NEXT WWF COHORT STARTS MARCH 22!! 

The Waiting Well Framework™ is an 8-week, Christ-centered discipleship experience for women navigating infertility who want to carry the wait with faith, peace, and purpose — not panic or despair.

This Scripture-anchored journey helps women respond to disappointment without spiraling, rebuild trust in God’s goodness, and live fully before motherhood comes.

You don’t have to walk this season alo...

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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 ...

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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, feeli...
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When everyone around you is becoming a mom, friendships can start to feel complicated. In this episode, Courtney shares three biblical ways to build healthy, grace-filled friendships while walking through infertility. Learn how to be honest about your emotions, celebrate others without comparison, and nurture connections that strengthen your faith. God hasn’t left you behind—He’s still writing beauty into your story. 💛

 

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In this powerful episode of The Waiting Well Podcast, Courtney sits down with past client Nicoleto share her raw and redemptive journey through infertility and how God met her in the waiting.

Nicole opens up about the emotional and spiritual battles she faced before joining The Waiting Well Framework—from feeling distant from God and questioning His goodness, to learning how to surrender control and find peace in uncertainty.

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If you’ve ever wondered “Why is God withholding this from me?” — this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, Courtney exposes the one lie nearly every woman facing infertility believes: that God is holding back something good. Through honest storytelling and powerful Scripture, she helps you recognize that lie for what it is — and replace it with unshakable truth.

You’ll learn how to: 💔 Identify the subtle ways this lie cree...

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