Purpose Beyond Motherhood

Twelve 12 Ministries
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Find Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Infertility and Motherhood The Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast is a space for women walking through infertility, miscarriage, loss, or the ache of unfulfilled motherhood. Through real conversations and interviews, you’ll hear stories of hope and encouragement that remind you you’re not alone. Each episode points you back to God’s Word, your secure identity in Christ, and the unique gifts He’s given you to live with purpose — even in seasons of waiting or grief.

  1. 3d ago

    When Grief Keeps Piling Up: Finding God in the Hard Seasons | Jen Conrad

    What happens when life brings one loss after another, and you barely have time to process what you've been through? In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, Nicole sits down with Jen Conrad, author of Finding God in the Trenches, for an honest conversation about compounded grief, identity, and finding God in seasons when He feels distant. Jen shares how losing a business, navigating a difficult adoption journey, and grieving the death of her mother left her struggling emotionally and spiritually. For a long time, she tried to keep moving forward rather than face what she was feeling. Together, Nicole and Jen talk about the different forms grief can take, including infertility, pregnancy loss, and the loss of dreams we imagined for our lives. Jen also shares practical ways she began processing her grief, including journaling, building a support system, seeking counseling, and learning to be honest with God about what she was experiencing. If you've been walking through one difficult season after another, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to have everything figured out before coming to Jesus. Connect with Jen Conrad: Website: https://jenconrad.com Book: Finding God in the Trenches, available on Amazon. Connect with Twelve 12 Ministries: Visit weare1212.org for Christ-centered resources and support for infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and childlessness. Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

  2. Oct 19

    A Prayer for Infertility, Pregnancy Loss & Waiting on God

    Some days, infertility feels especially heavy. Maybe you're heading into another doctor's appointment, waiting for answers, or simply trying to make it through the day without letting fear and disappointment take over. Today on the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, Holly is taking a few minutes to pray with you. Drawing from Hebrews 10:23, a scripture she held onto throughout her own journey of infertility and loss, Holly prays for peace, clarity, and the strength to trust God one step at a time. She also shares a reminder worth holding onto: your longing for a child is not a lack of faith, and your grief is not a failure to trust God. Wherever you're listening today, we hope you'll take a few minutes to pray with Holly and be reminded of the faithfulness of the One who holds your story. Scripture: Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Find support through Twelve 12 Ministries: Visit weare1212.org for Christ-centered resources, support groups, and ways to connect with women who understand infertility and pregnancy loss. Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

  3. Oct 12

    Pregnancy Loss, Grief & Anger with God: Finding Hope After Miscarriage | Carol Kraemer

    After losing her daughter Grace at 18 weeks pregnant, Carol Kraemer found herself grieving, angry with God, and struggling to understand why this had happened. She didn't have answers, and for a season, she wasn't even sure how to pray. In recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Carol joins Nicole and Holly on the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast to share her experience with second-trimester pregnancy loss, the role of counseling and community in her healing, and how she began rebuilding her relationship with God while still carrying unanswered questions. Carol also shares how her daughter Grace's life inspired her to create Evergrace Coffee, a business built around helping others find the community and support that made such a difference in her own grief. If you've experienced miscarriage or pregnancy loss and have struggled with anger, questions, or even your relationship with God, we hope this conversation reminds you that you can come to Him honestly. You don't have to have all the answers before you begin talking to Him again. In this episode: Grieving a second-trimester pregnancy lossFeeling angry with God after miscarriageFinding support through counseling, prayer, and communityLearning to trust God without understanding whyHonoring a baby's life and finding purpose after lossThe story behind Evergrace CoffeeConnect with Carol: Evergrace Coffee: https://evergracecoffee.com Instagram: @evergracecoffeeco Connect with Twelve 12 Ministries: https://twelve12.org You don't have to walk through infertility or pregnancy loss alone. Explore our Christ-centered resources, support groups, and ways to connect. Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

  4. Oct 5

    A Prayer for Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage & Infertility

    October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we're beginning the month with prayer. If you've experienced miscarriage, pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility, or you're carrying grief that feels especially heavy this month, this prayer is for you. Nicole prays for the woman who needs to be reminded that God sees exactly where she is, knows what she's carrying, and is present with her in her grief. Our prayer is that this month, even in the hard moments, you would notice His presence and find comfort in knowing you are deeply loved by Him. October 15 is the International Wave of Light, a day when families around the world remember babies who are loved and missed. Throughout October, Purpose Beyond Motherhood will be sharing weekly episodes with prayer and personal stories as we make space to remember, grieve, and turn our hearts toward Jesus. Learn more about Twelve 12 Ministries and our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month resources at Twelve 12 Ministries. Episode Highlights  A prayer for women grieving miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and infant loss  Prayer for women walking through infertility and waiting  Finding comfort in God's presence  Remembering that God sees you in your grief  Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month  International Wave of LightSupport + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

  5. Sep 7

    A Restorative Approach to Fertility with Caitlin Estes | Throwback Episode

    We're bringing back one of our most-listened-to conversations on the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast. Caitlin Estes, Certified FertilityCare Practitioner and founder of Woven Fertility, joins Nicole and Holly for an honest conversation about understanding your reproductive health, advocating for yourself, and exploring restorative approaches to fertility. Caitlin shares about the Creighton Method, NaProTechnology, whole-body health, and why understanding what is happening in your body matters, especially when you're walking through infertility. At the heart of the conversation is a reminder we still believe today: you deserve to understand your body, ask questions, and have a seat at the table when decisions are being made about your fertility. And since this conversation originally aired, Caitlin has continued this work in a new way with her book, Woven Well. We're excited to share more about the book and the resources Caitlin has created for women who want to better understand their bodies and fertility. In this episode:  Understanding the Creighton Method  What NaProTechnology is and how it approaches fertility  The connection between reproductive and whole-body health  Advocating for yourself in fertility care  Recognizing the complexity of the body God created  Finding options when traditional fertility care doesn't feel like the right fit Resources: Woven Fertility Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

  6. Aug 3

    Infertility, Hysterectomy, and Surrender: Trusting God When Your Story Changes

    What happens when you’ve prayed for healing, believed God could do it, and the answer doesn’t look anything like you hoped? In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, Nicole and Holly sit down with Stephanie Daniels for an honest conversation about infertility, fibroids, hysterectomy, grief, and surrender. For years, Stephanie held onto the dream of carrying a child while also believing God could heal her body. As her fibroids worsened and a hysterectomy became necessary, she found herself facing a decision that meant grieving a future she had pictured for most of her life. Stephanie shares what it looked like to finally release the outcome she had been trying so hard to hold onto and trust God with a story she would not have chosen for herself. Together, we talk about the pressure to make something happen, the grief that comes when life changes course, why community mattered before and after Stephanie’s surgery, and what she discovered about God in the middle of suffering. This isn’t a story tied up with the ending Stephanie originally prayed for. It’s a conversation about discovering that grief and hope can exist together, that surrender doesn’t erase what you’ve lost, and that Jesus can meet you in a place you never wanted to be. In this episode: • Infertility and Stephanie’s years of living with fibroids • Making the difficult decision to have a hysterectomy • Letting go of the pressure to control the outcome • Grieving the loss of carrying a biological child • How community supported Stephanie through surgery and loss • Holding grief and hope at the same time • Trusting God when healing looks different than expected • Finding peace and hope after surrender Resources Mentioned: Resurrection Year by Sheridan Voysey Refined Women’s Night October 16, 2026 In person in Frisco, Texas + online Learn more about Twelve 12 Ministries and find support at twelve12ministries.org. Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

  7. Jul 6

    God's Delay Is Not His Denial: Trusting God When You're Still Waiting

    Have you ever wondered if God forgot about you? Maybe you've prayed the prayers, trusted Him with your story, and waited longer than you ever thought you would. In this solo episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, Nicole shares a personal reflection on God's timing, faithfulness, and what it means to trust Him when the answer hasn't come yet. After a recent milestone for Twelve 12 Ministries reminded her of God's perfect timing, Nicole opens up about waiting, disappointment, purpose beyond motherhood, and the tension of believing God for a miracle while also trusting Him if the answer looks different than expected. In this episode, you'll hear encouragement around: • God's delay is not His denial • Trusting God's character when life doesn't make sense • The difference between God's promises and our expectations • Finding purpose beyond motherhood and beyond your circumstances • Why community matters when you're tired of waiting • Scriptures that bring hope in seasons of uncertainty Whether you're waiting for a baby, healing, restoration, direction, or simply your next step, this episode is a reminder that God sees you, loves you, and is still at work in your story. Scriptures Mentioned: Habakkuk 2:3 2 Peter 3:9 Isaiah 60:22 Galatians 6:9 Ecclesiastes 3:11 Resources: Twelve 12 Ministries Website Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast YouVersion Bible App Reading Plans Connect with Twelve 12 Ministries: Instagram: @twelve12ministries Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

  8. Jun 1

    Miscarriage and Marriage: Helping Your Husband Grieve Pregnancy Loss Too

    Sometimes after miscarriage, it can feel like you and your husband are grieving in completely different ways. You may be carrying the physical loss, the emotions, and the questions every single day… while he seems quiet, distant, or focused on everything else that needs to get done. But what if he is grieving too, just differently? In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, Nicole sits down with author Eric Schumacher for an honest conversation about miscarriage, marriage, and the grief fathers often carry silently. We talk about:  Why men and women often grieve differently after pregnancy loss  How to create space for honest conversations in marriage  What husbands may be feeling but struggling to say out loud  Practical ways couples can support each other through grief  How faith, lament, and the hope of Christ meet us in loss Eric also shares biblical encouragement for couples walking through miscarriage and reminds grieving parents that their baby mattered, their grief matters, and they do not have to carry it alone. This conversation is gentle, honest, and deeply validating for both mothers and fathers navigating loss. Connect with Eric + Resources Mentioned Eric’s website: https://emschumacher.com/ Dad’s Hurt Too: A Father’s Memoir of Miscarriage Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

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Find Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Infertility and Motherhood The Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast is a space for women walking through infertility, miscarriage, loss, or the ache of unfulfilled motherhood. Through real conversations and interviews, you’ll hear stories of hope and encouragement that remind you you’re not alone. Each episode points you back to God’s Word, your secure identity in Christ, and the unique gifts He’s given you to live with purpose — even in seasons of waiting or grief.

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  • Creator
    Twelve 12 Ministries
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Purpose Beyond Motherhood
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