Navigating The Wilderness | Hearing God’s Voice in a Hard Season

Runaway Car at 75 MPH… and the Voice That Saved Me | Janell Kremer

What do you do when your car won’t stop accelerating—and a voice asks, “Do you trust Me?”
In this conversation, Janell Kremer (author of Now My Eyes See You; host of You Are My Witnesses) tells a raw, hope-filled story: years of illness, a communion moment that changed everything, the day a freeway exit became a test of trust, and the long, honest road through TBI and PTSD. We talk about Jesus’ shepherding in the valley, learning authority vs. power, simple practices that “water” hope, and how God turns former triggers into places of ministry.

You’ll come away with:

• Language for trusting God when outcomes lag

• Gentle steps for trauma recovery (worship, Word, and community)

• A fresh lens on Psalm 23 for messy, modern life

Connect with Janell: Now My Eyes See You (book), You Are My Witnesses (podcast)
Host: Nicole Delaney | Navigating the Wilderness

 

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Guest: Janell Kremer - Podcaster, Author, and Inspirational Speaker

 

🎙️Podcast: You Are My Witnesses

https://janellkremer.com/you-are-my-witnesses-podcast/

 

📕 Book:

Now My Eyes See You

https://janellkremer.com/janell-kremers-new-book/

 

📷 Photos from her car crash and additional details of her story:

https://janellkremer.com/2025/05/14/when-the-holy-spirit-said-jump/

 

 

Janell Kremer; Now My Eyes See You; You Are My Witnesses; runaway car miracle; Christian healing testimony; communion healing; PTSD recovery; traumatic brain injury; authority in Christ; spiritual warfare; Psalm 23; faith in suffering; hope in hard seasons; Nicole Delaney; Navigating the Wilderness Podcast; charismatic testimony; prophetic encouragement

From Addiction to Identity: Erik Frederickson’s Recovery Story

“Addiction wasn’t the problem—it was my solution to an internal storm.”
That’s how Erik Frederickson describes his 13-year battle with drugs and alcohol, beginning at age 13 and leading through arrests, overdoses, and near-death moments. But God interrupted Erik’s story with encounters, healing, and eventually, a whole new identity.

In this episode, Erik (author of Recovering Reality, sober coach, and YouVersion devotional writer) shares how:

• God met him even in his rebellion

• Recovery began with honesty, but identity required Christ

• Wilderness seasons are where God establishes who we really are

• Provision comes in surprising ways (housing, vehicles, finances)

• Intimacy with God sustains more than circumstances ever can

Whether you’re navigating recovery, leadership, or just a hard wilderness season, Erik’s testimony will encourage you that favor often looks like testing—and provision always follows trust.

 

Chapters

Introduction to Eric Fredrickson 01:22

Eric's Testimony and Early Struggles 06:49

Turning Point: Seeking Help and Recovery 12:57

The Role of Identity in Recovery 16:09

Understanding the Wilderness Experience 22:22

Navigating Challenges in Ministry and Life 29:10

New Beginnings in Ohio 30:07

The Humor of God and Unexpected Blessings 32:00

Provision in the Wilderness 33:28

Responding to God's Tests 35:26

Intimacy with God in Hard Times 37:46

Faithfulness in Daily Life 40:21

Understanding Favor and Wilderness Seasons 42:27

The Process of Growth and Identity 44:27

Stewardship and Favor in Life's Journey 46:24

Current Endeavors and Future Plans 53:00

 

NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS video links below

 

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Erik’s website with links to courses and coaching

https://www.recoveringreality.com/

 

Recovering Reality book with Erik’s testimony

https://a.co/d/bb6USiI

 

YouVersion Links:

Freedom from Addiction

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31236-freedom-from-addiction

Becoming an Overcomer:

https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/46415

Transforming Culture:

https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/58310

The Power of Gratitude:

https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/57581

Stewarding the Gift of Prophecy:

https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/45698

Living in Salvation:

https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/43007

The Renewing of the Mind:

https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/40891

Pursuing the Gift of Prophecy:

https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/37200

 

Trusting God for All of Your Needs

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

Nicoledelaney.com

📧 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

 

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Overcoming Addiction: A Mother's Perspective

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/

 

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🎙️ 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

 

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Conquering the Fear of Man

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

 

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Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145

 

💻 Nicole’s website

Nicoledelaney.com

📧 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

 

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From Sleep Paralysis to Spiritual Freedom: Mayana’s Testimony

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

 

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📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO

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💻 Nicole’s website

Nicoledelaney.com

📧 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/

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Check out A.C.T.S. Academy

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CMfsmfuYf/

 

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

 

 

 

Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness

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

Nicoledelaney.com

📧 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

Embrace the Process: Letting the Wilderness Refine us

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

Nicoledelaney.com

📧 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