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
Fertility protocols can offer a plan—but they can’t offer peace. If you’ve walked out of an appointment with a handful of prescriptions and a heart full of questions, this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, we’re uncovering the emotional and spiritual cost of infertility—and why healing your heart matters just as much as treating your body. I’ll walk you through 5 powerful truths that explain why so ma...
You’re doing everything right—praying, reading devotionals, showing up in faith… but deep down, you still feel stuck, numb, or even bitter.
In this episode, I’m uncovering the 3 most common spiritual blocks keeping Christian women in a cycle of discouragement and disconnection during infertility—and what you can do to finally break free. Whether it’s misunderstanding God’s character, clinging to your timeline, o...
Angry at God for Not Being Pregnant Yet? Biblical Truth When You’re Bitter, Tired, and Still Waiting
If you’ve ever whispered “Why me, God?” through tears… this episode is for you.
In today’s raw and faith-rooted conversation, I’m sharing the personal lies I believed during my own TTC journey—the silent, heavy ones that kept me stuck in bitterness and fear—and the exact Scriptures God used to meet me in the midd...
If you’ve ever felt like your mind is working against you while trying to conceive — this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, we’re talking about one of the most important (and most overlooked) parts of the waiting season: your thought life. Because not every thought you think is true… especially when the enemy is loud, your heart is tired, and the waiting feels endless.
I’ll share personal lies I belie...
We’re Back! After a much-needed pause, today I’m sharing where I’ve been, what’s next for The Waiting Well podcast, and a heartfelt message for the woman feeling spiritually numb in her waiting season.
If your faith has felt flat… if you’ve wondered where God is in the silence… this episode will breathe fresh life into your weary heart. I’m walking you through 3 powerful, biblical ways to move from spiritual num...
In today's episode, I interviewed a special guest, Anita, who just finished her 6-week Path to Motherhood Mentorship with me! Anita shares the big breakthrough she experienced during our time together and includes three tips on cultivating gratitude for your waiting season. Tune in to hear her amazing journey and story.
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💫 Ready for deeper, faith-based support on your fertility journey?
Have you ever been asked, “When are you guys going to start trying?” at a family gathering or holiday party? It can feel like a punch to the gut—unexpected, invasive, and maybe even a little painful. You might feel your face flush, your heart sink, and suddenly the moment's joy feels dimmed by that question's weight.
If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re diving into navigating these moments with gr...
In this heartfelt episode, Courtney dives into the isolating feelings that often come when friends step into motherhood while you’re still waiting for your miracle. Drawing from her own journey and scripture, she shares three practical, faith-based strategies to help you stay connected, find peace, and protect your heart. Whether navigating pregnancy announcements, baby showers, or shifting friendships, this episode will equip you ...
I cry a little in this one-- some episodes just hit so deep and I'm right there again navigating the tumultuous sea of infertility. This episode is that. Full of emotion, connection, and God's Truth that we all need to hear. A can't miss episode.
We discuss happiness. The age-old happiness v. holiness topic and asking the question, does God care about my happiness? And if so, why can't I get pregnant? How do I reconcile the God who...
Are you feeling impatient with God and His Timing?
Are you battling impatience and doubt?
Do you strive to trust God while waiting but you're really not sure how to do that? This episode is for you! 3 Tips to Actively Trust God while Waiting to Conceive!
Are you ready for more support on your fertility journey?
Learn more about how you enroll in Courtney’s Path to Motherhood Mentorship Program with only a few spots left for 2024....
Are you struggling to open your Bible because of how you feel navigating your TTC journey right now? In this episode, I share 6 places to begin reading in your Bible when you feel overwhelmed and tired about the circumstances of your life.
Are you ready for more support on your fertility journey?
Learn more about how you enroll in Courtney’s Path to Motherhood Mentorship Program with only a few spots left for 2024. Don’t miss th...
Are you afraid that God's plan for you may be never conceiving and becoming a mother? This fear went unspoken in my life for the first two years we were trying to conceive.
In this episode, we dive into that unspoken fear - what if your worst fear is part of your story? What God has for you - finding peace with His Timing, His Plan and facing that fear of what if?
In this episode, I dive into Matthew 6:25-34 that commands us as b...
I wish I had one thing when I was TTC: a Christian Fertility Coach.
In this episode, we dive into what a Christian Fertility Coach provides, and how my signature mentorship The Path to Motherhood might transform your waiting season.
Are you ready for more support on your fertility journey?
Learn more about how you enroll in Courtney’s Path to Motherhood Mentorship Program with only a few spots left for 2024. Don’t miss this enc...
The ONE worry Every Woman Experiencing Infertility faces: What if I never get to become a mom?
I spent the first two or so years of our TTC journey battling the fear of what if God plans that I never get to conceive, and bring a baby earthside as a mother? This worry turned into anxiety about our future and the plans I always had for myself!
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Are you ready for more support on your fertility journey?
Learn more about how you enr...
Have you been feeling like God's timing is just off -- like it's really just frustrating you and you're at the end of your capacity to deal with another month of hearing no or not yet? Are you tired of seeking God and feeling the burn out of faith because of your conceiving journey? Rest your weary soul and be encouraged with this episode!
Are you ready for more support on your fertility journey?
Hi Friend, have you heard the words "IVF is your only option?" Same. We heard from two different clinics that IVF would be our only option for conceiving. I was frustrated and annoyed. In this episode, I share what I wish someone had told me back when I first heard this diagnosis. I hope you find encouragement, strength, and clarity as you navigate your family's next steps in light of a similar diagnosis.
As I mentioned in this epi...
Before I met Josh, I worked as a Children's Ministry Coordinator at a church. They offered to pay for us to go through Financial Peace University a program by Dave Ramsey and his team. As a young college graduate with student loans, this was a huge gift to learn how to honor God with my finances. When Josh and I then got married, we went through the videos again as a married couple. The principles we learned in this course contribu...
Hi Friend, do you feel at a loss spiritually while TTC? Not sure if you're thriving, surviving or even just at a loss of how to find health in your relationship with God as you navigate the difficulty of your dreams for motherhood? Then this episode is for you!
This week on The Waiting Well we are discussing 9 questions that you can ask yourself that will help you become self-aware with how you're ACTUALLY doing right now as you T...
Hi Friend, do you feel a total lack of peace with God's timing and this season of waiting while TTC? Then this episode is for you!
This week on The Waiting Well we are discussing 5 habits that you can DO (yes DO!) to help you begin cultivating peace & health while TTC as a Christian! Sometimes I just want to DO something to feel better - this is exactly that type of episode! Let's DO something and watch God at work!
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Hi Friend, are you feeling alone in a sea of baby shower invites? Maybe you're expected to host them for close friends or family and struggling through your trying to conceive journey while everyone around you is beginning to embrace parenting? Then this episode is for you!
This week on The Waiting Well we are discussing how to cope with the struggle of feeling alone when everyone around you is announcing pregnancies, having baby ...
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