Not Just Waiting

Reanna Hoffmann
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You were never meant to put your life on pause while you wait. The Not Just Waiting Podcast is here to help you trust God in the tension, live with purpose in every season, and pursue Jesus—even when life feels uncertain. Hosted by writer and speaker Reanna Hoffmann, this podcast is for women who are done sitting on the sidelines of their own stories. Through biblical encouragement, honest conversations, and practical wisdom, you'll find hope for the “what ifs,” strength for the “not yets,” and reminders that you are seen, known, and deeply loved—right here and now.

  1. 3d ago

    65. The Power of Again: Finding Joy in Your Faith When You Feel Stuck with Em Tyler

    What happens when following Jesus starts to feel more like another thing on your to-do list than a relationship that brings you joy? In this episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast, I'm joined by Em Tyler, founder of Grow & Go, pastor at heart, and author of The Power of Again: Come As You Are, Grow Your Faith, and Go the Distance with Jesus, releasing November 13, 2026. Em is passionate about helping ordinary, everyday Christians grow in their faith without getting caught up in pressure, performance, or the expectation to have everything figured out. Together, we talk about what it looks like to keep following Jesus when life doesn't go according to plan, when waiting feels long, and when your faith doesn't feel as joyful as it once did. Em shares honestly about leaving a life and community she loved in New Zealand, returning to the UK when she didn't want to, and walking through a season when she felt hurt, broken, and completely out of her depth. Her story is a reminder that God can still be at work in us, even when we're struggling to see the good in our circumstances. We also talk about the pressure many of us put on ourselves to be the “good Christian girl,” why we sometimes turn spiritual disciplines into expectations we have to perform, and how to make room for honesty when we're frustrated, disappointed, or even angry with God. In this conversation, we explore: Why following Jesus was never meant to be about pressure or performance. What to do when you're tired of waiting and wondering whether God hears you. How to be honest with God about your disappointment, doubt, and frustration. Why difficult seasons can shape our faith in ways we wouldn't choose for ourselves. How Scripture helps us remember who God is when our feelings tell us something different. What the stories of Hannah, Hagar, John the Baptist, and Paul teach us about being seen by God. Why you don't have to fix everything yourself or earn your way back into God's presence. How to rediscover joy, intimacy with Jesus, and the courage to keep going. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough, whether you should be further along in your faith, or whether God is still working in the middle of your waiting, this conversation is for you. You are not a lesser Christian because you're struggling. You don't have to pretend everything is fine. And you are not waiting alone. Connect with Em Tyler Learn more about Em's book, The Power of Again, and pre-order bonuses: https://thepowerofagain.com Explore her ministry, Grow & Go, and find her podcast and weekly devotions. A question to reflect on: Where might God be inviting you to come to Him honestly, release the pressure to get everything right, and believe again? If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that she is seen, loved, and not forgotten. Subscribe to the Not Just Waiting Podcast for more honest conversations about trusting Jesus, navigating uncertainty, and learning to wait well and live fully.

  2. Oct 21

    64. When Loneliness Leads You Closer to God: Surrender, Identity & Devotion with Kimmy Roberts

    What if the season you never would have chosen became the very season God used to draw you closer to Him? In this episode of Not Just Waiting, Reanna Hoffmann sits down with Kimmy Roberts, a ministry leader and soon-to-be published author, to talk about the unexpected ways God forms us in seasons of loneliness, uncertainty, and waiting. After moving from California to Kansas, Kimmy found herself navigating a kind of loneliness she had never experienced before. In a season where familiar friendships and community felt far away, God began deepening her devotion to Him and teaching her what it meant to know Him not only as Father, but also as Friend. Together, Reanna and Kimmy talk about surrendering when life doesn't look the way you expected, learning to trust God's timing, and recognizing that an unwanted season can still be full of purpose. They also explore identity in Christ, the pressure Christian women can feel to say yes to every opportunity, and why following Jesus includes learning to establish godly boundaries. This is an honest conversation about the difference between knowing God's truth and actually living like we believe it—and the freedom that comes when we let His voice, rather than other people's opinions or our own insecurities, lead our lives. In this episode, we talk about: Finding friendship with God in a season of loneliness Surrendering when you don't know how your story will unfold Recognizing God's goodness in seasons you wouldn't have chosen Moving from people-pleasing and insecurity toward a secure identity in Christ Learning to say yes and no with wisdom, prayer, and intentionality Understanding godly boundaries without abandoning a heart of service Releasing condemnation and embracing the grace Jesus has given us Connect with Kimmy Roberts:Find Kimmy on Instagram and TikTok at @KimmyRobertsAuthor. Her website and upcoming book details are in development, with publication anticipated around March 2027. If you're in a season that feels lonely, uncertain, or different from what you imagined, this conversation is a reminder that God sees you, knows your pain, and is still at work in your story. You are not behind. You are not forgotten. And you are Not Just Waiting. Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder.

  3. Oct 13

    63. What If God Is Asking You to Slow Down? Soul Care, Waiting Well & Learning to Delight in Jesus with Janelle Nobles

    What if God isn't asking you to do more in this season, but inviting you to slow down and spend time with Him? In this episode of Not Just Waiting, I'm joined by Janelle Nobles, writer, mentor, and author of From Discipline to Delight, a Bible plan designed to help people grow in their love for God's Word. After walking through some incredibly difficult seasons, including her husband's stage four cancer diagnosis and her young grandson's battle with leukemia, Janelle found herself in an unexpected season of soul care. Rather than focusing on what came next, God invited her to slow down, sit with Him, and allow Him to tend to her heart. We talk about what it looks like to prioritize time with Jesus when life is full, why caring for your soul isn't selfish, and how God sometimes develops our character long before He asks us to step into our calling. Janelle also shares how learning to guard her heart, release expectations, and embrace the slow work of God transformed her relationship with Jesus. If you've been feeling pressure to make something happen, figure out what's next, or turn every lesson God teaches you into something you can share with others, this conversation is an invitation to pause. Because sometimes, the most important thing God is doing in your waiting season is what He's doing in you. In this episode, we talk about: Learning to prioritize soul care without feeling selfish Spending extended, uninterrupted time with Jesus Allowing God to shape your character before advancing your calling Learning to guard your heart and protect your time with God Releasing expectations of yourself and other people Finding your identity in being deeply loved by Jesus Practicing stillness, slowing down, and creating margin in your life What it means to wait well when God is inviting you to be still Connect with Janelle: Instagram — @jnobles  Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/janelle.nobles  YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@JanelleNobles

  4. Oct 6

    62. What If You’re Not Waiting for the Plan—You’re Becoming Along the Way? with Athena Newell

    What if the season you’re waiting to get through is actually the season God is using to prepare you? In this episode of Not Just Waiting, I’m joined by Athena Newell, a wife, mom of three, family nurse practitioner, and owner of a functional medicine and movement practice in Charleston, South Carolina. Athena shares the story of how God slowly changed her heart about leaving a job and a life she loved in Atlanta, ultimately leading her and her family to move to Charleston. What started as a difficult step of obedience eventually opened doors she couldn’t have seen from the beginning—including new opportunities in business and leadership. But this conversation isn’t really about figuring out God’s plan. It’s about learning to trust Him when you can’t see the plan yet. We talk about what surrender and obedience actually look like in real life, how God forms our character through difficult seasons, and why sometimes we have to walk through the hard before we understand what He was doing. We also talk about something so many of us struggle with: carrying responsibility that was never ours to carry. Athena shares how she learned to set boundaries around the outcomes she couldn’t control in her work and stop riding the emotional roller coaster of trying to make everything turn out right. Together, we talk about creating emotional margin, making space for God to work, and remembering that we are not the Lord. If you’re in a season of waiting, uncertainty, transition, or becoming, I think this conversation will remind you that your life is not on pause. God may be doing more in you than you can see right now. In this episode, we talk about: Surrendering something you love to GodWhat obedience can actually look like in everyday lifeTrusting God when you don’t know what comes nextHow difficult seasons form our characterLearning to release outcomes we cannot controlSetting healthy boundaries without guiltCreating emotional margin for what God wants to do nextRecognizing that you may be on the path to the plan—not at the plan yet Find Athena Newell: - Instagram: Athena Newell FNP - STAT Wellness Charleston: Functional medicine, movement, and telehealth consultations If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who is learning to trust God in the middle of her own becoming.

  5. Sep 29

    61. What Does This Season Make Possible? Learning to Be Faithful in the Waiting with Addie Ott

    What if the season you're waiting to get through is actually the season God is using to form you? In this episode of Not Just Waiting, I'm joined by author, podcaster, and speaker Addie Ott for an honest conversation about faithfulness, waiting, identity, comparison, and what God is doing in the seasons that don't look the way we expected. We talk about learning to be faithful when no one is watching, releasing our timelines and expectations, navigating rejection, and remembering that we don't always get to see the fruit of our obedience right away. And maybe instead of only asking, “When will this season end?” we can start asking: What does this season make possible? If you're in a season of waiting, uncertainty, or becoming, I hope this conversation reminds you that your life is not on pause. You are Not Just Waiting. Connect with Addie Ott: Website: Addisonott.com Website: gentleandlowly co. Amazon: Fellowship Over Followers Social Media:  IG: @addie.ott | @gentleandlowly.co | @gentleandlowly.co.pod  FB: @addisonott | @gentleandlowlyco  YT: @gentleandlowlyco  Listen to Not Just Waiting wherever you listen to podcasts, and join me on Substack for deeper reflections and encouragement for the in-between.

  6. Sep 22

    60. What If God Is Forming You While You Wait? With Jessica L. Morris

    What if the season you keep calling “waiting” is actually a season of becoming? In this episode of Not Just Waiting, I’m joined by writer and spiritual director Jessica L. Morris for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, identity, disappointment, calling, and learning to trust God when life doesn’t look the way we thought it would. Jessica shares how growing up in a family impacted by alcoholism shaped the way she understood God, how recovery changed the trajectory of her life, and how seminary helped her begin to see God—and herself—in a completely different way. We talk about: What God may be forming in us during seasons that feel ordinary or stuckReleasing the identity and expectations we thought would define usLearning to let God determine our identity instead of our past, circumstances, or other peopleWhy the stories of people like Abraham and Moses remind us that God’s work often takes much longer than we realizeThe difference between doing our part and trying to control the outcomeWhat it looks like to surrender our timelines and trust God with what comes nextFinding Christ in the middle of complicated faith storiesWhy waiting can be an invitation to look around and notice what God is already doing Jessica’s story is a beautiful reminder that our beginnings don’t have to determine our endings—and that God can use even the parts of our stories we wish had been different. If you’re in a season of waiting, uncertainty, disappointment, or becoming, I think this conversation will give you a little more hope for what God might be doing beneath the surface. Find Jessica at JessicaLMorris.com and explore her books and spiritual direction practice. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who is waiting, too. Follow Not Just Waiting wherever you listen to podcasts and join me on Substack for deeper reflections and encouragement for the in-between.

  7. Sep 15

    59. What If God Is Preparing You for Something You Can’t See Yet? With Briana Bass

    What if the season you’re in isn’t wasted—but is actually preparing you for something you can’t see yet? In this episode of Not Just Waiting, I’m talking with author and storyteller Briana Bass about what God does in the in-between seasons of our lives. We talk about: ​Learning to see everyday life as ministry​Knowing what Scripture says versus actually believing it​Letting go of the timelines and expectations we thought our lives would follow​What to do when a dream seems dead​Trusting that God may be preparing you for something years before you understand why If you’re waiting on God and wondering what He could possibly be doing in your current season, I hope this conversation reminds you that your waiting isn’t meaningless. God is still working, even when you can’t see the whole story. Connect with Briana Briana Bass’s website — Subscribe to her newsletter and receive her free 7-day Proverbs 31 devotional, including Scripture, prayer, an action step, and a journal prompt. Instagram: @authorbriannabass Connect with Reanna Instagram: @reanna.ivey.hoff Not Just Waiting on Substack You are not behind. You are not forgotten. And you are definitely Not Just Waiting.

  8. Sep 9

    58. What If Waiting Is Actually Part of Your Calling? With LaTonya Renee Flood

    What if the season you’re calling “waiting” is actually a season of preparation? In this episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast, I’m joined by LaTonya Renee Flood for a conversation about what God is doing in us while we wait—and how He uses seasons of uncertainty, fear, and confusion to prepare us for what’s next. LaTonya shares about a season when God told her to do nothing. No launching. No podcast. No website. No marketing. Just prepare, study, and wait. What felt like inactivity was actually obedience—and God was teaching her about His timing. We also talk about: Why God may be more concerned with who we’re becoming than what we’re accomplishing Stewarding what God has already given us before asking Him for more Letting go of the “counterfeit” versions of ourselves we’ve built from fear and people-pleasing The difference between expectation and expectancy Planting seeds without needing to control when or how they grow Trusting God with the outcome instead of trying to make our calling happen What it looks like to be faithful in the season you’re actually in Maybe waiting isn’t about sitting around until God finally lets you move. Maybe it’s about becoming ready to move when He says, “Go.” Question to consider: What is God asking you to do—or not do—in this season? Connect with LaTonya Find LaTonya, her resources, and her work at https://latonyareneeflood.com/ And if this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who might need the reminder that waiting isn’t wasted. You’re not just waiting. You’re becoming.

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You were never meant to put your life on pause while you wait. The Not Just Waiting Podcast is here to help you trust God in the tension, live with purpose in every season, and pursue Jesus—even when life feels uncertain. Hosted by writer and speaker Reanna Hoffmann, this podcast is for women who are done sitting on the sidelines of their own stories. Through biblical encouragement, honest conversations, and practical wisdom, you'll find hope for the “what ifs,” strength for the “not yets,” and reminders that you are seen, known, and deeply loved—right here and now.

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  • Creator
    Reanna Hoffmann
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Reanna Hoffmann
  • Show Website
    Not Just Waiting