The Waiting Well - Infertility, Faith-based Encouragement, Trying to Conceive, Fertility
Are you constantly asking God, why me? Why am I not getting pregnant? Why am I going through infertility? Are you scouring the internet for answers for how to navigate infertility and trying to conceive as a Christian? Are you looking for faith-based support on your fertility journey because no one in your circle really knows what you’re going through? Do you wish you could be at peace with God, your story, and learn to see the goodness of God in your waiting season? In this podcast, you will find faith-based encouragement and support for your TTC & infertility journey, whether you’re navigating IVF, IUI, fertility treatments or simply just waiting, you do NOT have to walk this road alone. Hi, I’m Courtney Duinker, host of the Waiting Well Podcast… I remember how it felt five years in to our infertility story, standing in the aisle of Target right after a failed IUI treatment, holding back tears as I reached for a box of tampons when a couple who was clearly expecting came down the aisle. They were smiling as they talked while holding a new pack of diapers. My heart sank. I couldn’t help the one question bubbling to the surface as my heartache over not conceiving overwhelmed me…. will it ever be my turn? I felt forgotten, lost and wanted to tap out of the roller coaster of infertility we seemed to be stuck on. I didn’t know how to find peace with God. I wrestled to believe or see His goodness. And at one point, my faith felt completely shattered. I felt so alone in our pain & suffering. As we faced questions around treatment options, I was so confused. What was God’s plan? What were we supposed to do? I so desperately wanted to honor God even with our fertility journey. But I wrestled with how. This is what led to creating The Waiting Well. A virtual “well” where TTC women can come together and be equipped with God’s Word, encouraged, challenged and ultimately supported as we learn to wait well on God’s timing. Each week I’ll share faith-based encouragement from my own infertility journey, provide information from expert guests on navigating infertility/TTC, powerful testimonials, answer common questions with scripture and share top tips on stewarding your health through this demanding journey. My mission is to equip you to live an “even if” life… Even if God doesn’t answer my prayer, or grant me this desire to be a mother, I will still praise Him. He is still good. And my life, my identity, my worth is a sure thing I find in Him alone. If you are ready to take back control of your life, find peace with God, joy in the in-between spaces and thrive in your waiting season, then meet me at the well girl. We’ve got some intentional growth to do. Connect with Me: Instagram: @sownwithstrength Work Virtually w/ Me on your Health + Fitness Goals: https://bit.ly/healthywithcourt The Waiting Well Free FB Community Group: https://bit.ly/waitingwellcommunity Join my Email List & Receive a Freebie (my Fav 5 Bible Verses to Help You in the Wait): https://bit.ly/purposeinthewait Email: hello@thewaitingwellpodcast.com
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Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
If you’ve ever seen a faint positive line on a pregnancy test—only to start your period days later—you’re not alone. What you experienced may have been a chemical pregnancy, one of the most common and heartbreaking forms of early miscarriage. In this episode, Courtney gently walks you through what a chemical pregnancy is, why faint lines sometimes fade, and how to process the emotional and spiritual weight of that loss.
You’ll learn how to find purpose in the pain, discover the difference between forcing joy and choosing to rejoice, and see how Paul’s example of rejoicing in suffering can anchor your heart when life doesn’t go as planned.
This episode is an invitation to grieve honestly, rejoice intentionally, and remember that God is near—even when the line fades.
Whether you’re walking through early miscarriage, navigating the uncertainty of TTC, or supporting a friend through loss, you’ll leave with biblical truth, gentle encouragement, and hope that heals.
🙏 Scriptures Mentioned:
Philippians 4:4–7
Romans 5:3–5
2 Corinthians 12:7–10
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Try Inito THE Fertility Tool you Need - as shared today, this is the tool I just started using as we begin preparing for conceiving baby 3!! The Inito Starter Pack is available for just $89 with the code THEWAITINGWELL at inito.com - this is the tool you HAVE to have: Your very own fertility lab that measures actual values of Estrogen and LH to predict your fertile days, PdG (urine metabolite of progesterone) to confirm ovulation and FSH to track your follicle growth.
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts? 🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Trying to conceive can feel like a never-ending cycle of guessing, hoping, and waiting. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I’m doing differently as my husband and I begin trying for baby #3.
I share my personal fertility journey—from battling infertility and IVF to welcoming two miracle girls—and why this season feels different. This time, I’m pairing faith with science by using Inito, the at-home fertility monitor that tracks four key hormones for a full picture of your cycle. No more squinting at test strips or relying on app predictions. Inito has given me clarity, peace of mind, and a six-day fertile window backed by real data.
But more than that, I’ll walk you through the biblical perspective that shapes how I use tools like this: stewarding my body wisely, trusting God fully, and remembering that faith and science are not enemies.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re missing something or wasting precious cycles, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical TTC tools, spiritual encouragement, and a reminder that even in the waiting, God is good.
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Do you ever feel like your whole life is on pause while you’re trying to conceive? Maybe you find yourself asking, “Should I plan that trip?” or “What if I’m pregnant by then?” Living in limbo can leave you exhausted, anxious, and unsure of how to move forward.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to make plans while you’re waiting—without fear, guilt, or the constant “what if” game. You’ll hear both biblical wisdom and practical tools to help you enjoy your life, hold your plans with open hands, and trust God’s timing for your family.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Scripture encourages us to plan with humility and trust (James 4:13–15; Proverbs 16:9)
How to live fully and joyfully in the waiting, instead of putting life on pause
Practical strategies for planning trips, events, and commitments while TTC
Encouragement to delight in the present season, knowing God’s timing is always perfect
Whether you’re in month 3 or year 6 of waiting, this episode will help you release the fear of “messing up the timing” and step into abundant life—even before the pregnancy test turns positive.
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
The two week wait can feel like an emotional battlefield — every twinge, every symptom, every day dragging by with anxious questions. But what if these 14 days could become holy ground instead of anxiety ground?
In today’s episode, I share my own experience with the two week wait, biblical truth that brings lasting peace, and 5 practical tools you can use right now to calm your spiraling thoughts, anchor your heart in God’s character, and breathe again in the waiting.
Whether this is your first cycle or your fifteenth, God has purpose in these days. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through them. You can walk with peace, surrender, and hope that doesn’t disappoint.
✨ Plus, I’m sharing an exciting announcement about my brand-new mini course, Peace in the Wait — created just for women in the two week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. If you’re longing for daily encouragement and structure to stay grounded in truth, this will bless you deeply.
📖 Scriptures mentioned: Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 131:2
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
In this 20-minute episode, Courtney walks listeners through four common TTC tensions—creating embryos (IVF), genetic screening/selection, donor eggs/sperm & surrogacy, and data-driven tracking—without handing out black-and-white verdicts. Instead, she anchors each topic in Scripture (Psalm 139; Job 31:15; Jeremiah 1:5; Proverbs 16:9; Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31–32; Proverbs 3:5–6; Philippians 4:6–7) and offers heart-level reflection prompts to help couples discern before God. You’ll pause to journal, check your motives around control vs. stewardship, and hear a testimony of finding peace when science becomes a gift—not a god.
Try Inito THE Fertility Tool you Need - as shared today, this is the tool I just started using as we begin preparing for conceiving baby 3!! The Inito Starter Pack is available for just $89 with the code THEWAITINGWELL at inito.com - this is the tool you HAVE to have: Your very own fertility lab that measures actual values of Estrogen and LH to predict your fertile days, PdG (urine metabolite of progesterone) to confirm ovulation and FSH to track your follicle growth.
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Ever feel like the whole world is moving forward without you?
Everyone’s announcing baby #2…Starting preschool drop-offs…Celebrating milestones you’re still praying for.
Meanwhile, you’re stuck in the same place—same cycle, same ache, same unanswered prayer.
In today’s heartfelt episode, we talk about the grief that comes from feeling left behind and how to process it with Jesus. You’ll hear scriptural truth, emotional validation, and three practical ways to navigate this pain without shame.
You’re not forgotten.You’re not late.You’re not alone.
✨ Let this episode remind you: what God is doing in the hidden places of your heart matters more than any milestone you haven’t hit yet.
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
What if healing isn’t the same as getting pregnant? In this powerful episode, we unpack a truth many Christian women overlook during infertility: healing is not always the outcome we expect—but it’s always available. Courtney explores what the Bible actually says about healing, why we often chase results instead of Jesus, and how to let God meet you in your brokenness, not just your prayers for a baby. If you’re exhausted from hoping and still hurting, this episode will meet you where you are—with truth, compassion, and a path toward peace.
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—praying, tracking, believing—but nothing is changing? Like you’re emotionally and spiritually frozen in place while the months pass and hope slowly fades?
In this episode, Courtney gets honest about the spiritual “stuckness” so many women feel while trying to conceive. She unpacks 3 hidden reasons you may feel stuck in your faith and your fertility journey—and gently reminds you that being stuck doesn’t mean you’re broken. It might mean God is inviting you into a deeper kind of healing.
Through Scripture, story, and soul-level encouragement, you’ll walk away with:
Permission to grieve what hasn’t happened yet
Clarity on what real spiritual healing looks like
A renewed invitation to pursue peace with God, even while you wait
If your faith feels numb, your prayers feel hollow, or your heart is tired of holding it all together—this episode will speak directly to the ache and offer you hope.
🎧 Listen now and discover why healing doesn’t have to wait for your breakthrough.
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
What do you do when your prayers feel like they’re hitting the ceiling and silence seems to be God’s only response?
In this raw and faith-filled episode, Courtney unpacks the heavy weight of spiritual silence during the trying-to-conceive (TTC) journey. If you’ve ever asked, “Where are You, God?” or questioned whether He’s listening at all—this is for you.
You’ll explore biblical stories of silence, discover what God might be doing in the quiet, and walk away with 3 powerful ways to anchor your heart when heaven feels distant. Because silence doesn’t mean absence—sometimes, it’s the sacred space where God is preparing the most miraculous breakthroughs.
You’ll learn:
The truth about God’s character when He seems quiet
How to discern the difference between silence and abandonment
3 things you can do to keep your faith alive in the in-between
Whether you're in month 2 or year 7 of waiting, this episode will remind you: God may be silent, but He is never still.
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
In this powerful episode, Courtney sits down with Hannah, a client from The Waiting Well Framework, to share her raw and redemptive story of loss, healing, and surrender.
After walking through the heartbreak of miscarriage, Hannah found herself saying she trusted God—but still clinging tightly to her own timeline for motherhood. Inside the framework, she experienced a breakthrough: realizing that true peace doesn't come from having control... it comes from releasing it.
Listen in as Hannah vulnerably shares:💔 How miscarriage impacted her faith and sense of identity🙏 What shifted when she stopped trying to force God’s hand🌱 The lesson that changed everything: surrendering her desire without silencing her hope❤️🩹 The practical ways The Waiting Well Framework helped her move from control to peace
If you’ve ever struggled to let go of your timeline—or felt like trust and surrender were two different things—this episode will speak straight to your heart.
📥 Join The Waiting Well Framework and start your own journey of emotional and spiritual healing while trying to conceive click here.
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here