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

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

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

Auteur(s): Courtney Duinker Infertility Warrior Wellness Coach Mentor for TTC Women
Écouter gratuitement

À propos de cet audio

 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. Christianisme Hygiène et mode de vie sain Pastorale et évangélisme Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale Sciences sociales Spiritualité
Épisodes
  • 75 | From IVF to Baby #3: The Surprising Tool I’m Using Now

    75 | From IVF to Baby #3: The Surprising Tool I’m Using Now
    Sep 9 2025
    Trying to conceive can feel like a never-ending cycle of guessing, hoping, and waiting. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I’m doing differently as my husband and I begin trying for baby #3. I share my personal fertility journey—from battling infertility and IVF to welcoming two miracle girls—and why this season feels different. This time, I’m pairing faith with science by using Inito, the at-home fertility monitor that tracks four key hormones for a full picture of your cycle. No more squinting at test strips or relying on app predictions. Inito has given me clarity, peace of mind, and a six-day fertile window backed by real data. But more than that, I’ll walk you through the biblical perspective that shapes how I use tools like this: stewarding my body wisely, trusting God fully, and remembering that faith and science are not enemies. If you’ve ever felt like you’re missing something or wasting precious cycles, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical TTC tools, spiritual encouragement, and a reminder that even in the waiting, God is good. ----more---- Try Inito THE Fertility Tool you Need - as shared today, this is the tool I just started using as we begin preparing for conceiving baby 3!! The Inito Starter Pack is available for just $89 with the code THEWAITINGWELL at inito.com - this is the tool you HAVE to have: Your very own fertility lab that measures actual values of Estrogen and LH to predict your fertile days, PdG (urine metabolite of progesterone) to confirm ovulation and FSH to track your follicle growth. ✨ Plus, I’m sharing an exciting announcement about my brand-new mini course, Peace in the Wait — created just for women in the two week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. If you’re longing for daily encouragement and structure to stay grounded in truth, this will bless you deeply. 📖 Scriptures mentioned: Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 131:2 👉 Links & Resources: Enroll in Peace in the Wait Mini Course: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/peace-in-the-wait Follow me on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast Share this episode with a friend who is in her two week wait 💛 🔗 The Waiting Well Framework - LIVE COHORT NOW - ENROLL TODAY! 💫 This Christ-centered 8-week mentorship is designed to help Christian women navigating infertility move from spiritual exhaustion and emotional isolation to deep-rooted peace, heart-level healing, and unshakable trust in God—no matter the outcome. Here’s what you’ll receive: ✅ 8 weeks of guided mentorship through The Waiting Well Framework ✅ Weekly live Zoom sessions with Courtney + replays ✅ Daily devotional prompts (M–F) to renew your mind with God’s truth ✅ Reflective journaling exercises and soul-care homework ✅ Access to a private support community with women walking the same road ✅ Bonus training on navigating grief, disappointment, and unanswered prayer ✅ Ongoing access to all materials after the live cohort ends ✅ A safe space to process pain and rediscover God’s goodness in the wait Cost: 💵 $497 one-time payment OR 💳 2 monthly payments of $250 ➡️ Ready to say yes to healing and hope? CLICK HERE TO ENROLL 🤍 Faith-Filled Masterclasses: ✨ Finding Hope through Infertility – Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17): 👉 Grab it here 💍 Thrive in Marriage through TTC – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey ($17): 👉 Get it here 💌 Let’s Stay Connected: 📲 Follow me on Instagram for daily encouragement and behind-the-scenes: @thewiatingwellpodcast 📬 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
    Voir plus Voir moins
    29 min
  • 75 | Making Plans While TTC: How to Live Beyond the Due Date Calculator ‘What Ifs'

    75 | Making Plans While TTC: How to Live Beyond the Due Date Calculator ‘What Ifs'
    Sep 1 2025
    Do you ever feel like your whole life is on pause while you’re trying to conceive? Maybe you find yourself asking, “Should I plan that trip?” or “What if I’m pregnant by then?” Living in limbo can leave you exhausted, anxious, and unsure of how to move forward. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to make plans while you’re waiting—without fear, guilt, or the constant “what if” game. You’ll hear both biblical wisdom and practical tools to help you enjoy your life, hold your plans with open hands, and trust God’s timing for your family. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Scripture encourages us to plan with humility and trust (James 4:13–15; Proverbs 16:9) How to live fully and joyfully in the waiting, instead of putting life on pause Practical strategies for planning trips, events, and commitments while TTC Encouragement to delight in the present season, knowing God’s timing is always perfect Whether you’re in month 3 or year 6 of waiting, this episode will help you release the fear of “messing up the timing” and step into abundant life—even before the pregnancy test turns positive. ----more---- Try Inito THE Fertility Tool you Need - as shared today, this is the tool I just started using as we begin preparing for conceiving baby 3!! The Inito Starter Pack is available for just $89 with the code THEWAITINGWELL at inito.com - this is the tool you HAVE to have: Your very own fertility lab that measures actual values of Estrogen and LH to predict your fertile days, PdG (urine metabolite of progesterone) to confirm ovulation and FSH to track your follicle growth. ----more---- Enroll in Peace in the Wait: A Christ-Centered Approach to the Two Week Wait Mini Course: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/peace-in-the-wait This Christ-centered 14-day mini-course is designed to help Christian women in the Two Week Wait move from anxious spiraling and restless uncertainty to a place of peace, steadiness, and holy confidence in God’s timing—whether the test turns positive or not. Here’s what you’ll receive: ✅ 14 days of powerful audio devotionals to renew your mind with God’s truth ✅ A guided journal with scripture-based reflection prompts for each day ✅ Practical tools to take every thought captive and calm anxious spirals ✅ Worship and prayer resources to help you anchor your hope in Christ ✅ Fertility-friendly meal plan to nourish your body during the wait ✅ Lifetime access to all materials so you can revisit each cycle ✅ A safe space to shift from anxiety ground to holy ground in your wait Cost: 💵 $97 one-time payment ----more---- 🔗 The Waiting Well Framework - LIVE COHORT NOW - ENROLL TODAY! 💫 This Christ-centered 8-week mentorship is designed to help Christian women navigating infertility move from spiritual exhaustion and emotional isolation to deep-rooted peace, heart-level healing, and unshakable trust in God—no matter the outcome. Here’s what you’ll receive: ✅ 8 weeks of guided mentorship through The Waiting Well Framework ✅ Weekly live Zoom sessions with Courtney + replays ✅ Daily devotional prompts (M–F) to renew your mind with God’s truth ✅ Reflective journaling exercises and soul-care homework ✅ Access to a private support community with women walking the same road ✅ Bonus training on navigating grief, disappointment, and unanswered prayer ✅ Ongoing access to all materials after the live cohort ends ✅ A safe space to process pain and rediscover God’s goodness in the wait Cost: 💵 $497 one-time payment OR 💳 2 monthly payments of $250 ➡️ Ready to say yes to healing and hope? CLICK HERE TO ENROLL 🤍 Faith-Filled Masterclasses: ✨ Finding Hope through Infertility – Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17): 👉 Grab it here 💍 Thrive in Marriage through TTC – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey ($17): 👉 Get it here 💌 Let’s Stay Connected: 📲 Follow me on Instagram for daily encouragement and behind-the-scenes: @thewiatingwellpodcast 📬 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
    Voir plus Voir moins
    24 min
  • 73 | How to Make the Two Week Wait Holy Ground, Not Anxiety Ground

    73 | How to Make the Two Week Wait Holy Ground, Not Anxiety Ground
    Aug 18 2025

    The two week wait can feel like an emotional battlefield — every twinge, every symptom, every day dragging by with anxious questions. But what if these 14 days could become holy ground instead of anxiety ground?

    In today’s episode, I share my own experience with the two week wait, biblical truth that brings lasting peace, and 5 practical tools you can use right now to calm your spiraling thoughts, anchor your heart in God’s character, and breathe again in the waiting.

    Whether this is your first cycle or your fifteenth, God has purpose in these days. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through them. You can walk with peace, surrender, and hope that doesn’t disappoint.

    ✨ Plus, I’m sharing an exciting announcement about my brand-new mini course, Peace in the Wait — created just for women in the two week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. If you’re longing for daily encouragement and structure to stay grounded in truth, this will bless you deeply.

    📖 Scriptures mentioned: Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 131:2

    👉 Links & Resources:

    • Enroll in Peace in the Wait Mini Course: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/peace-in-the-wait

    • Follow me on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast

    • Share this episode with a friend who is in her two week wait 💛

    🔗 The Waiting Well Framework - LIVE COHORT NOW - ENROLL TODAY! 💫

    This Christ-centered 8-week mentorship is designed to help Christian women navigating infertility move from spiritual exhaustion and emotional isolation to deep-rooted peace, heart-level healing, and unshakable trust in God—no matter the outcome.

    Here’s what you’ll receive:

    ✅ 8 weeks of guided mentorship through The Waiting Well Framework ✅ Weekly live Zoom sessions with Courtney + replays ✅ Daily devotional prompts (M–F) to renew your mind with God’s truth ✅ Reflective journaling exercises and soul-care homework ✅ Access to a private support community with women walking the same road ✅ Bonus training on navigating grief, disappointment, and unanswered prayer ✅ Ongoing access to all materials after the live cohort ends ✅ A safe space to process pain and rediscover God’s goodness in the wait

    Cost: 💵 $497 one-time payment OR 💳 2 monthly payments of $250

    ➡️ Ready to say yes to healing and hope?

    CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

    🤍 Faith-Filled Masterclasses:

    ✨ Finding Hope through Infertility – Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17): 👉 Grab it here

    💍 Thrive in Marriage through TTC – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey ($17): 👉 Get it here

    💌 Let’s Stay Connected:

    📲 Follow me on Instagram for daily encouragement and behind-the-scenes: @thewiatingwellpodcast 📬 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
    Voir plus Voir moins
    24 min
Pas encore de commentaire