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. 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 Start your monthly gift $12 for Twelve Giving Campaign  Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

    21 min

  2. 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. Start your monthly gift $12 for Twelve Giving Campaign  Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

    15 min

  3. 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 Start your monthly gift $12 for Twelve Giving Campaign  Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

    14 min

  4. 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 Start your monthly gift $12 for Twelve Giving Campaign  Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

    23 min

  5. 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 Start your monthly gift $12 for Twelve Giving Campaign  Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

    34 min

  6. Feb 2

    You Are Still God’s Masterpiece in This Season of Infertility

    Infertility has a way of quietly reshaping how you see yourself. In this episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood, we sit down with counselor and ministry leader Monica Bates for a gentle, honest conversation about identity, emotional health, and finding your footing again with God while you’re still waiting. We talk about what it looks like to name what you’re actually feeling without rushing to fix it, how grief and stress can dysregulate both your body and your faith, and why Scripture calls you God’s masterpiece even when your life doesn’t feel whole. This episode is for the woman who feels disconnected from herself.  For the one who loves God but feels emotionally worn down.  For the one who needs permission to slow down and tell the truth. You don’t have to pretend here.  You are still deeply seen.  And you are still God’s ongoing work of art. Connect with Monica: The Honey Rock Collective https://www.honeyrockcollective.com Email: monica@honeyrockcollective.com More Support from Twelve 12 Ministries If you’re looking for additional support, resources, or ways to connect: Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries website: https://www.twelve12ministries.org/ Give and donate to Twelve 12: https://www.twelve12ministries.org/give Follow Twelve 12 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twelve12ministries Check out Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbm_podcast Shop the Twelve 12 Ministries shop: https://twelve12ministries.shop/ Start your monthly gift $12 for Twelve Giving Campaign  Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

    26 min

  7. Jan 5

    Holding Space for Grief: A Conversation with Rachel Dickey

    Grief after pregnancy loss can feel isolating, confusing, and deeply personal. And so often, women are left wondering where to turn, what to say, or how to keep going. In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Dickey, a labor and delivery nurse, mom, and author, to talk honestly about navigating pregnancy loss and learning how to live alongside grief. Rachel shares her own story of loss, how it reshaped her understanding of motherhood, and why advocacy in healthcare matters so deeply for grieving parents. We talk about honoring children who are no longer here, the different ways men and women grieve, and how faith and Scripture can become anchors when answers feel out of reach. This conversation is for the woman who has experienced pregnancy loss and is still trying to find her footing.  For the one who needs permission to grieve honestly.  For the one who needs to know she’s not alone. If that’s you, this episode was made with you in mind. Connect with Rachel Rachel’s heart for grieving mothers extends beyond this conversation. You can learn more about her work and her book using the links below. Grab her book on Amazon  Visit her website  More Support from Twelve 12 Ministries If you’re looking for additional support, resources, or ways to connect: Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries website: https://www.instagram.com/twelve12ministries Give and donate to Twelve 12: https://secure.twelve12ministries.org/forms/twelve-12-ministries Follow Twelve 12 on Instagram: https://www.twelve12ministries.org/ Check out Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbm_podcast Shop the Twelve 12 Ministries shop: https://twelve12ministries.shop/ Start your monthly gift $12 for Twelve Giving Campaign  Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

    29 min

  8. 12/01/2025

    Infertility, IVF, and Adoption: Dalton & Jenni’s Story of Faith and Marriage

    Nicole sits down with Dalton and Jenni McGaha for an honest conversation about miscarriages, IVF, adoption, and what it looks like to trust God when the waiting feels endless. They share both the wife and husband perspective—what helped, what hurt, and how they stayed connected when hope felt thin. You’ll hear about:  • Navigating miscarriage and unanswered questions  • Finding a doctor who listens and prays with you  • The emotional and practical side of IVF  • How infertility impacts marriage and communication  • Their adoption story and God’s timing  • Real encouragement for couples still waiting Jenni speaks directly to the woman who feels out of hope, and Dalton closes with a heartfelt prayer over listeners. If you’re walking through infertility, loss, or considering IVF or adoption, we pray this meets you with compassion and courage. Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries website: https://www.instagram.com/twelve12ministries Give and donate to Twelve 12: https://secure.twelve12ministries.org/forms/twelve-12-ministries Follow Twelve 12 on Instagram: https://www.twelve12ministries.org/ Check out Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbm_podcast Shop the Twelve 12 Ministries shop: https://twelve12ministries.shop/ Start your monthly gift $12 for Twelve Giving Campaign  Support + community Twice-a-month virtual support group  Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org

    40 min
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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
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Purpose Beyond Motherhood
  • Show Website
    Purpose Beyond Motherhood

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