What do you do when you’re holding onto a promise… but nothing seems to be happening?
In Letter 7: Promise, we sit with the story of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2 and reflect on what it means to trust God when fulfillment comes slowly, quietly, and differently than expected.
This episode is for the woman who’s waiting — on clarity, healing, direction, reconciliation, or breakthrough — and wondering if God remembers what He said.
Through Scripture, reflection, and gentle invitation, this letter reminds us that:
God’s promises are not forgotten, delayed, or fragile
Waiting is not wasted time — it’s formative time
Jesus Himself is the fulfillment of God’s promise, not just the answer we’re hoping for
This is not a message to rush your faith or minimize your questions. It’s an invitation to wait with God, not just for Him.
The long-awaited promise fulfilled in Luke 2
Why God often works quietly and unexpectedly
How to remain faithful when waiting feels discouraging
What it means to anchor your hope in who Jesus is — not just what He does
Scripture Referenced: Luke 2:1–20; Isaiah 9:6–7; Micah 5:2; Galatians 4:4–5; Hebrews 10:23; 2 Corinthians 1:20
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What if waiting isn’t something to escape… but a place to stay?
In Letter 6 of our Advent series, Letters from the Waiting, we explore the story of Anna from Luke 2 — a woman who waited faithfully, quietly, and attentively for decades and didn’t miss Jesus when He finally appeared.
Anna’s life reminds us that presence, not productivity, is the true fruit of waiting well.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why God values being over doing
How presence is formed in hidden, ordinary years
The spiritual discipline of staying when life feels slow or silent
How pain can deepen intimacy with God
What to do when God feels quiet
Why your waiting is not wasted
If you feel unseen, overlooked, or tempted to rush your season — this episode is an invitation to slow down, stay near, and trust that God is closer than you feel.
Luke 2:36–38; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 27:4; Psalm 73:28; Isaiah 64:4; Isaiah 43:2; John 10:27; John 15:4; Philippians 4:6–7; Galatians 6:9; Romans 5:3–5
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What do you do when the waiting feels longer than you expected — and hope feels harder to hold?
In Letter 5: Light, we sit with the often-overlooked story of Simeon in Luke 2 — a man who waited his entire life to see God’s promise fulfilled. Guided by the Holy Spirit, Simeon teaches us how to wait attentively, faithfully, and with open hands — even when the world feels quiet and the promise feels distant.
In this episode of Letters from the Waiting, we explore:
• What it means to wait with God, not just for Him• Why God often brings light slowly — not all at once• How Jesus meets us in ordinary moments, not just dramatic ones• The difference between revealing light and healing light• How to hold onto hope when the waiting stretches longer than expected
This episode includes Scripture, teaching, reflection, and a guided prayer — created to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and remember that you are not walking in the dark alone.
Key Scriptures: Luke 2:25–35 • Psalm 27:1 • John 8:12 • Psalm 119:105 • Proverbs 4:18 • Hebrews 10:23
If you’re in a season that feels unfinished, uncertain, or quietly heavy — this letter is for you.
✨ The Light has come. And the darkness will not overcome it.
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In this week’s Advent episode, we enter the quiet, often overlooked story of Joseph in Matthew 1 — the man whose entire life shows us that real love is steady, courageous, and often costly.
Inside this episode, we explore:
Why Joseph’s story starts with interruption, disappointment, and confusion
How his decision to “consider” before reacting reveals a life shaped by God long before the crisis came
What Scripture means when it says Joseph was “righteous” — and how righteousness and compassion are inseparable in the Kingdom of God
The angel’s words: “Do not be afraid” — and the fears Joseph had to overcome to obey God
What Joseph surrendered: reputation, control, expectations… and the surprising gifts he received in return (proximity to Jesus!)
Why silent years, obscure seasons, and unseen faithfulness are not wasted — they’re holy ground
You’ll also hear: - A blessing for your waiting - A list of reflection questions to deepen your week - And the full Letter 4: Love written to meet you right where you are
If you’re in a season where life didn’t go as planned…If love feels costly or courage feels thin…This episode is for you.
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In this week’s Advent episode of Not Just Waiting, we’re exploring JOY—but not the loud, glittery, Instagram-perfect kind. We’re talking about the quiet, surprising, deeply biblical joy that meets you right where you are, even in the middle of long nights and long prayers.
Through the story of the shepherds in Luke 2, this episode will help you see:
Why joy often starts in the dark
How God interrupts ordinary nights with extraordinary news
Why joy is something God causes, not something you manufacture
What it means that joy is a Person, not a feeling
How smallness, stillness, and unnoticed moments become holy ground
The rhythms that grow joy in your waiting season
If you’ve ever felt overlooked, behind, or stuck in the in-between—this episode is for you.
Scriptures Mentioned:
Luke 2:8–17; Galatians 5:22; Psalm 30:5; Ephesians 3:20; Psalm 16:11; 2 Corinthians 6:10; John 16:33; John 15:11; Isaiah 55; Nehemiah 8:10; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 95; Psalm 77:1
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Until next time — wait well. You’re not just waiting. You’re becoming.
In today’s Advent episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast, we open Letter 2: Peace and sit with the story of Elizabeth in Luke 1 — a woman who knew long waiting, unanswered prayers, and the quiet formation of hidden seasons.
If you’ve been waiting for clarity, direction, healing, or hope, this episode will meet you right where you are. We explore:
Why waiting doesn’t mean God has forgotten you
The difference between biblical peace and circumstantial peace
What Elizabeth teaches us about hidden seasons and spiritual formation
How peace grows in surrender, not control
Why community matters in the waiting
Five practical truths to hold onto when you feel stretched thin
And near the end, I read a heartfelt letter written just for you — the one longing for peace — followed by a prayer you can carry into your week.
Scripture Referenced:Luke 1:5–25, 39–45; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 131; Isaiah 30:15; Isaiah 26:3; John 14:27;Galatians 5:22–23
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In today’s episode, we open Letter One in our Advent series, Letters from the Waiting, and step into the beautiful, aching tension of hope.
Whether you're carrying an unanswered prayer, longing for clarity, or waking up with big questions about what God is doing, this episode is an invitation to breathe, slow down, and remember: you are not behind, not forgotten, and not just waiting.
We look at the story of Mary in Luke 1–2 and learn what hope looks like through her yes, her journey, her worship, and even her wondering. From the angel’s announcement to the manger in Bethlehem, Mary shows us what it means to hold onto God when the road is long and the promise feels far.
Inside this episode you’ll hear about:
Why hope isn’t naive — it’s brave
Mary and Elizabeth’s sacred solidarity
How worship becomes a weapon in seasons of uncertainty
Why God often works in ordinary, unseen places
The truth that your waiting is not wasted — it’s held
✨ Mentioned in this Episode
The Take Courage Club — our private FB community for women learning to wait well
Letters from the Waiting: Companion Journal — a free resource to help you reflect, write, and meet God in the in-between
✨ Scripture Readings
Luke 1:26–56
Luke 2:1–20
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In this week’s episode of Not Just Waiting, Reanna sits down with writer, mentor, and encourager Amy Hancock to talk about what it really means to fight defeat with delight. Amy shares how she discovered her spiritual gifts, learned to find meaning in the everyday, and embraced “the obedient pause” when God asked her to step back from one-on-one coaching. Together, they talk about rest, creativity, calling, and how to hold both joy and disappointment in the same hand.
If you’ve ever felt like your life doesn’t look as “big” or “beautiful” as someone else’s online, this episode will remind you: God’s presence is just as real in the ordinary.
In This Episode:
The beauty of finding delight in small, everyday moments
How to use your gifts right where you are
Why waiting seasons are still meaningful
What “active waiting” looks like when life feels slow
Learning to hold both delight and disappointment
How to trust God’s timing when He asks you to pause
Connect with Amy:
Instagram: @amyehancock
Newsletter: Everyday Delighted
Community: Made for Meaning Collective on Facebook
Connect with Reanna:
Instagram:@reanna.ivey.hoff
Substack: Not Just Waiting
Facebook: Take Courage Club
What if your faithfulness in the small, unseen moments matters more than you think? This week, I’m joined by Christian life coach and speaker Heather Claiborne, who reminds us that waiting well often looks like doing the ordinary with extraordinary faith.
Heather shares her story of walking through chronic pain, discovering her calling as a coach, and learning how to rest, trust, and find joy in the simple things—like walking barefoot in the grass or baking sourdough bread.
Together, we talk about:
What it looks like to do the ordinary well
Finding rest and play in everyday life
How God can use our story—even the messy parts—for His glory
Choosing gratitude over comparison
Staying faithful in the in-between
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How do you make space for rest, creativity, and peace when life feels full?
This week, Reanna sits down with Holly Pickerel — holistic life coach, educator, and recovered people-pleaser — to talk about what it looks like to live from a place of peace instead of pressure.
Holly shares her story of burnout and rebuilding, how she’s learned to honor her human limits, and what it really means to steward your gifts and platform with open hands. Together, they unpack the power of Sabbath, homemaking as holy work, and why waiting is anything but passive.
You’ll walk away with practical encouragement for creating margin, learning to say no without guilt, and rediscovering joy right where you are.
In this episode:
Why rest isn’t lazy — it’s obedience
The hidden weight of “doing it all”
How open-handed living leads to freedom
What it means to “wait actively” instead of passively
How to protect your energy and create a life that feels like you
Connect with Holly: Download her ebook: The Commitment Cleanse Follow on Instagram: @hollypickerel
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In this week’s episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast, Reanna chats with Kammy Brodecky — a former corporate marketing girl turned stay-at-home mom who’s learning how to slow down, rest in God’s timing, and find beauty in the everyday.
Kammy shares how her journey on TikTok started as a simple creative outlet and became a space to share faith, hope, and encouragement with thousands of women. Together, Reanna and Kammy talk about:
How God can use small beginnings (even a random app download) for His purpose
What it looks like to surrender your plans and trust His timing
Learning to invite God into the small, ordinary pockets of your day
Finding peace when life doesn’t follow your “perfect quiet time” expectations
Holding your influence and creativity with open hands
If you’ve ever wondered whether God is still working when things feel slow, quiet, or uncertain—this conversation will remind you that He is.
Mentioned in this episode:
Kammy’s “Surrender Series” and devotional guide (linked below)
Gabby Garcia’s Viral Growth House course
Lamentations 3:22–23 — “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed…”
📍Connect with Kammy
TikTok: @kammyb4
Devotional guide: https://stan.store/kammyb4_153
📍Connect with Reanna
Instagram: @reanna.ivey.hoff
Substack: Not Just Waiting
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In this episode of Not Just Waiting, Reanna sits down with flower preservation artist Kristin Wilson of Grace & Serendipity to talk about faith, creativity, and what it really means to live with open hands.
From pressing bridal bouquets to planting seeds that became a business, Kristin shares how God used seasons of loss and transition to cultivate something beautiful. Together, they unpack how to:
🌿 Find peace when plans shift
🌷 Recognize God’s “winks” in everyday moments
🌼 Create rhythms of rest and faith in busy seasons
🌺 Trust His timing when you’re tempted to rush ahead
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to wait well and still bloom right where you’re planted, this conversation will encourage your heart.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller
Kristin’s shop: Grace & Serendipity on Instagram
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This week’s episode is one you don’t want to miss—it’s the triplet episode! I’m joined by my brothers, Ryan and Reagan, for a mix of laughter, stories, and surprisingly deep reflections about patience, purpose, and learning to wait well (even when you really don’t want to).
We talk about:
Who’s the most patient triplet (and who’s definitely not)
What we each thought our purpose would be growing up
The funniest and longest things we’ve ever had to wait for
Why our sibling dynamic might just be a Bible story
Encouragement for anyone feeling stuck in a “not yet” season
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What do you do when life feels like one long collision with “not enough”? Maybe it’s finances, maybe it’s time, maybe it’s energy. In this episode, Reanna shares honestly about a season of limits and the hard question that keeps circling her heart: When do we stop waiting for enough and simply step forward in faith?
Through stories of God’s provision and reminders from Scripture—manna in the wilderness, Jesus feeding the five thousand, and His promise in Matthew 6—this conversation will encourage you to:
Trust God’s track record of faithfulness
See boundaries as blessings instead of barriers
Take small steps of obedience, even when you feel stretched
Rest in the truth that God’s provision is always enough
Friend, if you’re tired, stretched thin, or staring at a gap you can’t close on your own, this episode is for you.
Resources & Scripture Mentioned:
Exodus 16
Matthew 14:13–21
Matthew 6:25–34
Psalm 16:6
Let’s Connect:
Instagram: @reanna.ivey.hoff
In this episode of Not Just Waiting, Reanna unpacks three big questions: ✨ What is the Gospel? ✨ Why is it important? ✨ How do we actually share it in everyday life?
With Scripture from 1 Corinthians 15, a story about Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan, and five practical ways to live out and speak out your faith, this conversation will encourage you to see sharing the Gospel as part of waiting well.
Whether you feel unqualified, afraid of rejection, or unsure how to start, this episode reminds you: if you know Jesus, you know enough.
👉 Challenge for the week: Pray for one person in your life who needs to hear the Gospel, and trust God with the outcome.
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Waiting seasons often feel like silence, stuckness, or wasted time. But what if waiting isn’t wasted at all? What if it’s preparation?
In this episode of Not Just Waiting, Reanna unpacks why waiting feels so heavy, how God works beneath the surface when we can’t see it, and four practical ways to steward seasons of waiting. From celebrating small wins to creating rhythms, resting in your identity, and leaning into community, this episode is full of encouragement for anyone who feels caught in the “in-between.”
Key themes include:
Why waiting requires courage (Psalm 27:14)
The root-growth metaphor: what God is doing under the surface
Why your job is obedience and God’s job is the outcome
Four practices to steward your waiting season well
Friend, waiting is not a pause button. It’s preparation. Take heart—you are not behind, not forgotten, and definitely not just waiting.
👉 Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement in their waiting season, and let’s walk this journey together.
This week on the Not Just Waiting Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Emily Vermillion — certified life & business coach, podcast host, and founder of the Bold Life Collective. Emily has a gift for blending practical strategy with biblical truth, and today’s conversation will encourage you to release perfectionism, embrace progress, and walk in obedience with open hands.
We talk about:
How to make space for God in the middle of a busy life
Why progress > perfection (and how to actually live that out)
What stewardship really means and how to apply it in your season
The power of simplifying your commitments so you can flourish
Why active waiting isn’t wasted time
If you’ve ever felt stuck between goals and God’s timing, this episode is for you.
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In today’s conversation, I sit down with artist and entrepreneur Chloe Minyon to talk about what it really looks like to slow down, rest, and rediscover who God has called us to be.
Chloe shares her journey of stepping away from hustle culture, releasing an identity built on work, and learning to see the beauty in the ordinary. From journaling through burnout to honoring Sabbath to waiting on God’s timing, her story is a reminder that transformation comes when we loosen our grip and trust Him.
This episode is for anyone who’s tired of striving and ready to breathe again.
Highlights from our conversation:
How journaling became a lifeline in a season of burnout
The powerful moment God asked Chloe to surrender her business
Why our worth isn’t tied to our job title or productivity
What it means to wait well by finding joy in the small, ordinary moments
Scripture thread: “If He cares for the sparrows, how much more will He care for you.” (Luke 12:6–7)
Apply to Go And Tell Gals Coaching Certification here.
🔗 Connect with Chloe:
Instagram :@englishteapaperie
Website: https://www.englishteapaperie.com/
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This week on the Not Just Waiting Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Kaley Rivera Thompson—author, copywriter, Bible teacher, speaker, worship leader, and mom of three girls.
Kaley’s story is full of encouragement for anyone in a waiting season. We talk about:
How structure actually makes room for spontaneity and rest
Why worship became her weapon in a season of struggle
The importance of holding life with open hands before God
Practical rhythms like “Pancake Saturday” that bring peace into busy lives
Kaley shares so vulnerably about walking through seasons of uncertainty, learning to let God reshape her identity, and how waiting doesn’t have to be wasted.
Apply to Go And Tell Gals Coaching Certification here.
🔗 Connect with Kaley:
Instagram : @kriverathompson
Books she’s ghost written:
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In this episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast, I’m sharing a deeply personal life update—my recent journey through unexpected endometriosis surgery—and what God has been teaching me in the middle of it. It hasn’t been easy, but Psalm 139 has reminded me that even when my body feels broken, God still calls me fearfully and wonderfully made.
Whether you’re walking through invisible pain, waiting for healing, or simply trying to hold on to hope, this episode will remind you that God sees, knows, and loves all of you—the inside and the outside.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
The surprising way I found out I had stage 4 endometriosis
What recovery has looked like (and what it’s taught me about waiting)
How Psalm 139 speaks into seasons when our bodies don’t feel “wonderfully made”
Encouragement if you’re in a hidden season of pain, waiting, or uncertainty
Scripture: Psalm 139:1–14
Resources & Next Steps:
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