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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 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.
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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.

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Spiritual Hunger and Thirst in the Wilderness
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
In this episode, I'm talking about how the Wilderness creates a spiritual hunger and thirst in us. It's easy to feel like giving up in the middle of the journey when things become hard. As I was filming this I was reminded of a time in my life when I was about to give up and God led me to make a change that ultimately transformed my perspective and brought a breakthrough.
This episode was filmed on October 3rd, before I knew a hurricane was heading toward those of us living in Florida. As this episode releases I'm challenged to live out the words I'm sharing with all of you, to keep my eyes on Jesus and not on the storm. He will bring us through.

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
My Journey Through the Wilderness
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024

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.