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Welcome to the Navigating the Wilderness Podcast! My name is Nicole Delaney and I feel blessed to be on this journey with you. The wilderness is often a place where we feel alone but it’s a place where God not only meets us but He transforms the way we see Him and He reveals more of our identity in Him. It’s a time when we can see aspects of the Lord that we normally wouldn’t recognize. It can be a painful time but it can also be a beautiful time. We will discuss some of these things on this podcast and how to recognize God’s voice amid a hard season. I don’t have all the answers but I hope I can help you feel less alone and share insights I’ve gleaned along the way. We’ll also share the stories of others who have traveled this path with the Lord and how God met them. I pray that you are encouraged and strengthened on your journey. Love and blessings, Nicole
Episodes
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
In this episode, I discuss the benefit and challenge of a wilderness season in the area of trusting God as our provider. I dive into an often misinterpreted passage of scripture connected to how we are to posture ourselves with the concerns of life. I hope this episode will challenge you and encourage you as you experience just how amazing your Heavenly Father is.
00:00 Navigating Wilderness Seasons: Trusting God as Provider
06:07Understanding God's Provision in Wilderness
12:33 Generosity and the Mindset of Abundance
19:39 The Connection Between Trust and Generosity
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS links below
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
📧 Email at Nicoledelaney01@gmail.com
🎙️ Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-the-wilderness-hearing-gods-voice-in-a/id1771707636
🎙️ Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/68Lws0zULWtyrAzMU3zmKh?si=1981edfc6db0450a
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
In this week’s episode, I sat down with Hannah Menacof to discuss her wilderness journey through a season of heartache amidst her son’s struggle with addiction. She shared how God met her in her deepest moments of desperation and transformed the way she saw her son’s situation. She talked about the strategy God gave her to walk out her journey and the miraculous events that followed. It’s truly a story that only God could have written. We hope it encourages everyone walking through a similar season with their son or daughter. There’s always hope!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
05:40 Wilderness Journey and Family Dynamics
12:17 Struggles with Addiction
20:23 The Impact of Addiction on Family
28:44 Faith and Healing Through Struggles
39:09 Supernatural Faith and Prayer
49:06 Navigating Recovery and Hope
49:37 The Weight of a Mother's Prayers
52:54 The Reality of Addiction and Law Enforcement
54:36 Solitary Confinement: A Turning Point
01:00:10 A Mother's Hope and a Son's Return
01:06:08 Transformation Through Trials
01:10:57 The Power of Faith and Spiritual Growth
01:18:07 Finding Purpose in Pain
01:24:30 Building a Future: Recovery and Leadership
01:27:31 Launching a New Podcast Together
01:33:15 New Chapter
A CITY NOT FORSAKEN
https://www.acitynotforsaken.com/
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS links below
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
📧 Email at Nicoledelaney01@gmail.com
🎙️ Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-the-wilderness-hearing-gods-voice-in-a/id1771707636
🎙️ Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/68Lws0zULWtyrAzMU3zmKh?si=1981edfc6db0450a
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
In this episode, I’m unpacking a common issue that will keep us from moving forward. That is the fear of man. The fear of man shows up often in our lives in our need for approval from others, a need to be affirmed or a fear of how others will perceive our decisions. It’s a big one we have to tackle if we want to reach our potential.
00:00 Overcoming the Fear of Man
05:42 Delaying the Journey to the Promised Land
10:28 Navigating Personal Struggles and Self-Doubt
18:21 Hearing God's Voice and Trusting His Direction
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS links below
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
📧 Email at Nicoledelaney01@gmail.com
🎙️ Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-the-wilderness-hearing-gods-voice-in-a/id1771707636
🎙️ Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/68Lws0zULWtyrAzMU3zmKh?si=1981edfc6db0450a
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
In this episode of the Navigating the Wilderness Podcast, Nicole Delaney welcomes her friend Mayana Frederickson, who along with her husband, leads a ministry focusing on addiction recovery in Ohio and building community wherever they are led to go. Mayana shares her faith journey and a powerful encounter with Jesus which set her free from sleep paralysis. This is a powerful story you want to miss!
02:16 Mayana's Faith Journey
08:13 Experiencing the Wilderness
13:24 Encounter with Jesus
19:27 Life and Ministry with Her Husband
22:52 Current Work and Women's Ministry
28:28 The Power of Community and Friendship
30:16 The Importance of Serving and Honoring Others
32:39 Encouragement in Times of Loneliness
36:24 The Transformative Power of Seasons
37:36 Navigating the Wilderness with Faith
39:45 The Power of our Speech and Mindset
46:15 Trusting in God's Guidance
50:15 Final Thoughts and Prayers
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS links below
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
📧 Email at Nicoledelaney01@gmail.com
🎙️ Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-the-wilderness-hearing-gods-voice-in-a/id1771707636
🎙️ Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/68Lws0zULWtyrAzMU3zmKh?si=1981edfc6db0450a
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
RECOMMENDATIONS
Check out A.C.T.S. Academy
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YouVersion devotionals
Join me in reading Becoming an Overcomer:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/46415
Join me in reading Freedom From Addiction:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/31236
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
In this episode of the Navigating the Wilderness podcast, I delve into the theme of forgiveness. I’m sharing my personal experiences with forgiveness and the ways God has revealed when I’ve needed to forgive others. We also discuss one of the most amazing biblical examples of forgiveness in scripture. I address the dangers of holding onto bitterness and how it can affect both our physical health as well as our spiritual well-being. We also will talk about a sneaky way that bitterness can show up in our lives that is often overlooked. I hope that as you listen you will receive insights into how you can let go and receive freedom in your own life.
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS links below
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
📧 Email at Nicoledelaney01@gmail.com
🎙️ Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-the-wilderness-hearing-gods-voice-in-a/id1771707636
🎙️ Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/68Lws0zULWtyrAzMU3zmKh?si=1981edfc6db0450a
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
00:00 Welcome to Navigating the Wilderness
01:44 Introducing the Topic of Forgiveness
01:57 Recognizing Unforgiveness in Our Lives
03:08 The Gentle Conviction of the Holy Spirit
03:32 A Dream of Reconciliation
05:56 The Example of Jesus' Forgiveness
10:20 The Impact of Unforgiveness on Our Lives
19:18 The Story of Joseph: A Lesson in Forgiveness
28:32 Forgiving Yourself
32:47 Practical Steps to Forgive Others
36:10 Final Encouragement and Call to Action
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Join me as I dive into this conversation with Scott Nary, founder of 420 Fire International Ministries. Scott was raised as the son of a coal miner in West Virginia and later called into ministry. His journey in ministry over the past 30+ years has taken him all over the world. He’s been in a process of unlearning what it means to follow the Lord and partner with Him rather than work for Him. Scott has experienced numerous wilderness seasons and shares wisdom and insights about the process of refining that happens in the wilderness when we learn to embrace the process. I know you’ll find this conversation enlightening and encouraging.
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS links below
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
📧 Email at Nicoledelaney01@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Find 420FIRE MINISTRIES: https://420fire.org/
Scott Nary’s podcast: Wild & Free
🎙️https://open.spotify.com/show/3E3qW9tewV4VVnNCoV79gE?si=85df46d46e3c4827
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottnary/
Purely Prophetic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/704470483694006
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
In this episode of the 'Navigating the Wilderness' podcast, I sit down with special guest Shelley Jones, a master's graduate from Jerusalem University College. Shelley shares her heartfelt journey through significant personal losses, including the deaths of her parents, and how she managed to find healing and purpose in the midst of profound grief. We discuss her experiences studying in Israel, her work as an instructor, and how her deep understanding of the Bible's historical and geographical context has enriched her faith. Our conversation dives deep into themes of resilience, the power of community and the unfailing faithfulness of God.
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
📧 at Nicoledelaney01@gmail.com
🎙️ Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-the-wilderness-hearing-gods-voice-in-a/id1771707636
🎙️ Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/68Lws0zULWtyrAzMU3zmKh?si=1981edfc6db0450a
RECOMMENDATIONS
📝 Shelley's blog: https://peanutbutterandshelley.wordpress.com/
(To read about the grief and singleness journey that Shelley shared on the podcast in the order she wrote them type the word “Trust” in the search bar and scroll to the bottom from the “vulnerability” post from September 2014 and read up from there)
🎙️ Shelley and Becca’s podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/of-earth-stone/id1776623220
https://open.spotify.com/show/14hZDR9LAr5lE2GhOL7oai?si=7bcdb8f32d9d4dd1
Of Earth and Stone Podcast website: https://ofearthandstone.wixsite.com/info?
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:21 Shelley's Background and Teaching Experience
00:55 Impactful Moments in Israel
04:30 Shelley's Faith Journey
07:56 Coping with Grief and Loss
15:51 Support Systems and God's Faithfulness
23:41 Navigating Financial Hardships
31:18 Lessons from the Wilderness
39:18 Life After Loss: Navigating Grief and Transition
40:10 Finding Purpose in Service and Ministry
41:30 A Season of Bloom: Personal Growth and Healing
45:24 A Lifelong Dream: Pursuing a Master's Degree in Israel
57:59 The Impact of War: Returning to the U.S.
01:00:43 Forced Rest: Rediscovering Faith and Purpose
01:03:35 New Beginnings: Launching a Podcast and Future Plans
01:08:46 Reflecting on God's Faithfulness
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
In this episode of the 'Navigating the Wilderness' podcast, I’m joined by author and speaker Kate Battastelli. We discuss Kate's journey from Broadway actress to embracing God's call to a different life path, including struggles with infertility and discovering purpose beyond traditional societal roles. Kate shares how her book 'The God Dare' came to be and offers insights on trusting God's guidance even in silence and challenging seasons. I hope our conversation will encourage you to trust in God's timing and take your God Dare when it is revealed to you.
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Nicole's Instagram: @nicole.m.delaney
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicoleDelaney01
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NicoleDelaney
Find Kate Batistelli: https://katebattistelli.com/
Kate's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/katebattistelli
Purchase The God Dare: https://a.co/d/8bF1Z1b
Purchase Growing Great Kids: https://a.co/d/4M5O8nX
00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction
00:32 A Life-Changing Encounter
01:09 Struggles and Encouragement
02:16 Finding Purpose Beyond Motherhood
02:47 Kate's Journey and God's Plan
03:10 Infertility and Trusting God's Timing
06:29 The Role of Suffering in Faith
09:29 Raising a Gifted Child
13:43 Broadway Dreams and Divine Redirection
18:37 A New Life and Spiritual Awakening
24:28 The Call to Write a Book
26:41 Overcoming the Overwhelm: Writing My First Book
27:35 The God Dare: From Blog Post to Book
28:07 Struggles and Triumphs: Battling Anxiety
30:00 Embracing the Call: Writing and Speaking
31:08 The Importance of Obedience: A Story of Reinhard Bonnke
33:06 Facing Fears: Starting a Podcast
37:10 Trusting God's Plan: Letting Go of Expectations
40:52 Guiding the Next Generation: Raising a Musician
42:57 Finding Purpose: Beyond Infertility
44:39 The Wilderness Season: Coping Strategies
48:17 Embracing Obscurity: God's Unique Callings
49:08 Final Thoughts and Prayers
Welcome to Navigating the Wilderness
Wilderness seasons can be very challenging and painful. Often we feel alone, deserted and lost. We've let go of the things that no longer fit us but we're not sure where to go from here. The Wilderness can make us feel dry, weary and longing for the past. However, the wilderness can be a beautiful experience where we recognize the voice of God in our lives and we allow Him to transform us into the person He intended for us to become.
If you are struggling in a wilderness season and feeling a bit lost, this podcast is for you. I pray that you are encouraged and that this podcast helps you to grow closer to your heavenly Father in a way you've never experienced before.