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Faith Inspired PodcastReplay: How to embrace your season of waiting and live fully in the wait – Melissa Vande KieftI am excited to reintroduce an episode as part of our series “Embracing God-Sized Joy Amidst Life’s Challenges.” This episode has been a lifeline for me over the past year as I navigated a season of waiting for what’s next. It reminded me that living in the wait is possible and essential.
Waiting is something we all experience. Sometimes, our seasons of waiting are brief, and other times, they stretch on much longer than we’d hoped. In these times, it’s easy to find ourselves just waiting instead of truly living the life God has given us...2024-06-2441 min
Sharing The MiddleLiving In The Wait... In The Middle with Melissa Vande KieftI had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the lovely Melissa about the concept of Living in the Wait. We connected through social media, and let me tell you, it was an instant connection! Melissa shared her journey of waiting to start a family and how that inspired her to embrace the concept of living in the wait. We delved into the power of genuine gratitude, the expectations surrounding thank you notes, and the beauty of heart-level conversations. It was such an insightful and heartwarming conversation that left me feeling grateful and inspired to navigate the messy middles of...2023-10-2533 min
The Mess in the Middle with Audra CarpenterNavigating the Wait: Embracing Patience and Purpose with Melissa Vande KieftIn this inspiring podcast episode, Melissa and Audra discuss the significance of embracing patience and purpose while navigating through waiting seasons in life and business. They emphasize the power of asking questions, building resilience, and accepting the challenges that come with entrepreneurship. Melissa shares her seven truths for embracing waiting, highlighting the importance of worship, acceptance, investigation, trust, intentionality, new perspectives, and generosity. Tune in to gain valuable insights on overcoming self-doubt, handling uncertainties, and finding fulfillment during the journey of waiting.2023-08-0244 minFaith Inspired Podcast99. How to embrace your season of waiting and live fully in the waitWaiting is something we all experience. Sometimes our seasons of waiting are brief, and other times they are much longer than we’d hoped. In seasons of waiting, we can find ourselves doing just that, waiting and not living the life God has given us.
Melissa Vande Kieft is a speaker and bestselling author of Living in the Wait: How to Use the Delays in Life Differently. Her journey with waiting and discovering purpose began after encountering an unexpected season of waiting. Even though her faith was challenged, her drive to make the most of the middle kicked into high gea...2023-07-2541 min
Nicole ClarkTHE PURPOSE BEYOND MOTHERHOOD PODCAST: In a World of Instant Everything, How can You Live Well in the Waiting – with Melissa Vande Kieft"He [God], continued to work on my understanding of what it means to wait and how to use that time differently and how to see that time differently." — Melissa Vande Kieft2022-11-1722 minThe Purpose Beyond Motherhood PodcastTHE PURPOSE BEYOND MOTHERHOOD PODCAST: In a World of Instant Everything, How can You Live Well in the Waiting – with Melissa Vande Kieft"He [God], continued to work on my understanding of what it means to wait and how to use that time differently and how to see that time differently." — Melissa Vande Kieft2022-11-1722 min
Oasis: College & Young Adult Ministry109. Interview with Melissa Vande KieftThis week on the Oasis Podcast we are privileged to have local Brookings Author, Melissa Vande Kieft with us! Listen in as the Oasis staff (Brennen and Jaena) talk with Melissa about her book "Living in the Wait" and how to use delays in life differently.
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Pivot By FaithEmpowered in the Waiting - Melissa Vande KieftIn this episode of Pivot By Faith, we meet Melissa Vande Kieft. Melissa is a speaker, and author, and an event planner. She shares her story of faith while waiting to become a mother along with the emotional and spiritual challenges these circumstances presented. It is hard to wait on what we believe God has promised us, and we know that His ways and His thoughts are above ours. Listen to this episode to find out how Melissa made her pivot into her purpose.Visit denisenixon.com for more information about the podcast guests and to sign...2022-10-0131 min
The ManDate PodcastAuthor Melissa Vande Kieft - Living in the WaitMelissa Vande Kieft is a best-selling author, speaker and Founder of Living in the Wait, a resource created to help women find purpose in the process so that they can live with more fulfillment and freedom in the wait. She encourages us to be brave to discover the details being designed through every life experience. Follow her @livinginthewait or www.livinginthewait.com.
We all have something in life we’re not prepared for, an unexpected challenge. Most often this struggle isn’t immediately resolved and we grow impatient.
Waiting is often the hardest part, but we don’t...2022-07-2647 min
Purpose Beyond Motherhood - Finding Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Infertility And MotherhoodIn A World Of Instant Everything, How Can You Live Well In The Waiting w/ Melissa Vande KieftMelissa Vande Kieft is an event planner and enjoys all things related to details, logistics, and organizing. Outside her official work title, she is a blogger, speaker, infertility advocate, and first-time mom after navigating infertility for over 3+ years. Melissa is known for her big heart and love for encouraging others. She's a huge fan of generosity, grace, planners, and asking questions! Melissa loves living life with her guy, Ry, and their almost one-year-old daughter, Crosbee.In this episode we discuss: The pain of infertility.How to use delays in life differently.Seven truths that y...2022-04-2823 min
The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep PodcastLiving in the wait while TTC with Melissa Vande KieftWhen life doesn’t go as planned, it’s the waiting for something to manifest that’s often the most difficult part. In today’s episode, Melissa Vande Kieft, author of the book, Living in the Wait: How to Use the Delays in Life Differently, joins me to talk about how we can better navigate these periods of uncertainty and make them more fulfilling and purposeful. Episode Highlights: Melissa’s journey navigating infertility How do we Live in the Wait? How women can advocate for their health Why personal health advocacy is so crucial to our journey Wh...2022-03-1355 minPurpose Beyond Motherhood - Finding Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Infertility And MotherhoodLiving In The Wait With Melissa Vande KieftMelissa Vande Kieft is an event planner and enjoys all things related to details, logistics and organizing. Outside her official work title, she is a blogger, speaker, infertility advocate and first-time mom after navigating infertility over 3+ years. Melissa is known for her big heart and love for encouraging others. She's a huge fan of generosity, grace, planners and asking questions! Melissa loves living life with her guy, Ry and their almost one-year old daughter, Crosbee......Connect with Melissawww.livinginthewait.comwww.facebook.com/livinginthewaitwww.instagram.com/livinginthewaitwww...2021-11-1133 min
Gems of MotherhoodCoping with Infertility :: Melissa Vande Kieft [EP44]In this week’s podcast, my guest Melissa Vande Kieft shares her story about eagerly waiting on God while coping with infertility. Infertility is not an easy situation; you feel social pressure to have kids and you feel judged by well-meaning friends, family members, or even strangers. It is a journey, even if it is lonely and grounded in fear.“This whole process of navigating infertility was something I wasn’t prepared for and shook who I was.”Melissa’s journey dealing with infertility was her first God test emotionally and spiritually. She saw her experience...2021-04-2630 minPurpose Beyond Motherhood - Finding Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Infertility And MotherhoodA Night Of HopeMeet the authors of Hope Bible Study: Courageously Trusting In God's Perfect TimingHope, it’s woven into each lesson of this study. We pray they shine the steadfast light of the One who never leaves our side. Traveling throughout His word we’ve intertwined stories of pain and resilience, fear and faith, desperation, and hope. We pray this evening is a safe and encouraging place to discuss the study, learn more about the women in the bible, and chat with the ladies behind the chapters of Hope. You are not alone. Special Guest! I...2020-09-031h 11Purpose Beyond Motherhood - Finding Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Infertility And MotherhoodLiving In The Wait With Melissa Vande KieftMelissa Vande Kieft is an event planner and enjoys all things related to details, logistics and organizing. Outside her official work title, she is a blogger, speaker, infertility advocate and first-time mom after navigating infertility over 3+ years. Melissa is known for her big heart and love for encouraging others. She's a huge fan of generosity, grace, planners and asking questions! Melissa loves living life with her guy, Ry and their almost one-year old daughter, Crosbee. .....Connect with Melissawww.livinginthewait.comwww.facebook.com/livinginthewaitwww.instagram.com/livinginthewaitwww...2020-07-1633 min