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

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.

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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.

 

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📝 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

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

Navigating the Wilderness: An Interview with Dr. Oliver Hersey of Jerusalem University College

 

In this episode of the Navigating the Wilderness podcast, host Nicole Delaney interviews Dr. Oliver Hersey, President of Jerusalem University College on Mount Zion in Israel. Oliver shares his personal faith journey, detailing his career transition from a high school math teacher to a Bible educator, and eventually to his current role. He opens up about the challenges he faced, such as moving to Israel during the pandemic, and how he has seen God's hand guiding him through various wilderness experiences. Oliver also discusses the unique educational programs offered by the university, the current situation in Israel, and how the college is adapting amidst ongoing conflicts. The episode wraps up with advice on how listeners can support Jerusalem University College through prayer, engagement, and financial contributions.

 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:30 Nicole's Experience at Jerusalem University College

01:37 Challenges of Moving During the Pandemic

02:24 Faith and Resilience in Difficult Times

04:54 Oliver's Journey to Teaching the Bible

05:51 The Wilderness and God's Provision

07:37 From Math Teacher to Bible Teacher

09:01 Pursuing a Calling Despite Challenges

09:46 The Decision to Pursue a PhD

11:07 Providential Moments and Moving to Israel

20:49 Accepting the Role of President at JUC

28:39 Moses' Journey and Leadership Lessons

33:29 Discovering Your Calling

34:25 Embracing Discomfort for Growth

37:27 Navigating Cultural Differences

39:52 Life in Jerusalem

48:09 Educational Programs at JUC

59:31 Supporting JUC and Final Thoughts

 

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. 

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. 

 

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.

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.