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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. May 4

    Mother’s Day and Infertility: How to Protect Your Peace, Set Boundaries, and Feel Seen

    Mother’s Day can feel complicated when you’re walking through infertility or loss. You want to show up.  You want to celebrate others.  But there’s also a part of your heart that feels heavy, tender… maybe even exhausted. In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about what this day can bring up—and how to walk through it with grace, honesty, and support. We talk about:  what it looks like to protect your peace without guilt  how to set boundaries (with people, social media, and expectations)  simple ways to prepare for the day so it doesn’t catch you off guard  how to respond to questions you may not feel ready to answer  navigating church on Mother’s Day and what to do when it feels hard Most of all, this is a reminder that you are not forgotten in this story. You are seen. You are loved. And you don’t have to carry this day alone. If Mother’s Day has felt heavy before, or you’re unsure how to walk into it this year, this conversation is for you. Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

  6. Apr 19

    3 Ways to Support a Friend or Spouse Through Infertility

    If infertility is part of your story, or part of the story of someone you love, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we share practical ways to support a spouse or friend through infertility, talk about using declarations to stay anchored in God’s truth, and offer gentle next steps for finding support and community along the way. This episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast is a reminder that encouragement matters, support matters, and no one should have to walk this road alone. In this episode, we discuss:  3 ways to support your spouse or friend through infertility  using declarations to stand firm on God’s Word  how to get connected to support and community Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop  Instagram + 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

  7. Apr 6

    Inviting God Into Your Disappointment With Infertility

    What does it look like to invite God into the disappointment of infertility? In this episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood, Nicole and Holly talk about the grief, unanswered prayers, and heavy emotions that can come with infertility and hard seasons. They share an honest and encouraging conversation about staying close to God, trusting His character, and making space for Him in practical ways even when faith feels hard. This episode is a reminder that you do not have to clean yourself up before coming to the Lord. You can bring Him the disappointment, the questions, the waiting, and the ache of what has not gone the way you hoped. In this episode, we talk about: • inviting God into disappointment and infertility • trusting God’s character in hard seasons • staying connected to Him through prayer, worship, and time in the Word • Romans 8:11 and the reminder that His power is still at work in us • practical ways to be with the Lord in the middle of grief and waiting Scripture mentioned Romans 8:11 Books + resources mentioned The Worship Initiative  More Than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group:  Twelve 12 Ministries Website: Shop:  Instagram + 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. Mar 2

    When Infertility and Loss Feel Too Heavy: Endometriosis, Miscarriage, and Healing with Heather LaVigne

    Have infertility or loss ever made you feel like you’re carrying more than you can hold? In this episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood from Twelve 12 Ministries, we’re sitting down with Heather LaVigne for a real conversation about infertility, miscarriage, endometriosis, and the slow work of healing when your heart is tired. Heather shares her long road through unexplained infertility, IVF, secondary infertility, and multiple losses. She also talks about the moment she realized endometriosis had been impacting her body for years, and what it looked like to keep showing up to God when she honestly felt like she couldn’t anymore. We talk about lament, the words you’re scared to say out loud, and the kind of community that helps you breathe again. If you need an episode that makes space for grief while still pointing you back to Jesus, press play. Book + resources mentioned Barren (Heather LaVigne) Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group:  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop  Instagram + 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

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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
    153
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    © 2026 Purpose Beyond Motherhood
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