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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

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness
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
Embrace the Process: Letting the Wilderness Refine us
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
Navigating Grief: A Journey Through Loss and Wilderness with Shelley Jones
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
The God Dare: Trusting God's Plan in Wilderness Seasons
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.
Instagram: @Navigating_the_Wilderness
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

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
From Math Teacher to Israeli University President: Oliver Hersey's Story
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Gratitude is a Weapon
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
This week I am speaking about gratitude and stewardship. The Wilderness is a place where we get what we need but not necessarily what we want. If we're not careful the temptation can become to focus on what looks like deficiency or lack and fail to recognize God's sufficiency in our life. Gratitude is a powerful weapon against discouragement when life becomes challenging.

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
How do I hold onto the vision God has given me?
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Thanks for joining me this week! When we are in a wilderness season it often feels like we are going in the opposite direction of where we think we should be going. God often gives us a glimpse of where He's taking us but when we experience testing and difficulty we can lose sight of what He has said. Today I'm talking about the importance of holding onto the vision He's given you and some practical ideas you can implement that will help you to remain resolute in moving in the direction the Lord has given you.
If this is an encouragement to you I'd love it if you would share it with another that will be blessed by it.

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Having Peace in the Storm
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
In this episode, I share some things God has been speaking to me about over the last couple of weeks since I aired the last episode. I talk about the hurricane that made landfall in Florida, a major storm that hit my friend's life, and how we can best navigate the storms of life around us. Hold on to the Lord, my friends. Things may get a bit rocky but in Him, we are kept secure.

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.