Not Just Waiting

What if the waiting isn’t an interruption — but an invitation? In this episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast , we sit with a question that gently reframes everything: Perhaps who you’re becoming in the waiting matters more to God than what you’re waiting for. Whether you’re waiting for clarity, healing, provision, direction, or a door to finally open, this conversation is for the in-between — th...

This gentle, reflective mini episode invites you to slow down at the start of a new year and ask a deeper question: Who am I becoming while I wait? Rather than rushing toward clarity or answers, this episode explores how God uses seasons of waiting to form us—quietly, faithfully, and intentionally. Together, we talk about endurance over productivity, formation over urgency, and why waiting is neve...

What do you do when you’re holding onto a promise… but nothing seems to be happening? In Letter 7: Promise , we sit with the story of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2 and reflect on what it means to trust God when fulfillment comes slowly, quietly, and differently than expected. This episode is for the woman who’s waiting — on clarity, healing, direction, reconciliation, or breakthrough — and wondering if G...

What if waiting isn’t something to escape… but a place to stay? In Letter 6 of our Advent series, Letters from the Waiting , we explore the story of Anna from Luke 2 — a woman who waited faithfully, quietly, and attentively for decades and didn’t miss Jesus when He finally appeared. Anna’s life reminds us that presence, not productivity , is the true fruit of waiting well. In this episode, we talk...

What do you do when the waiting feels longer than you expected — and hope feels harder to hold? In Letter 5: Light , we sit with the often-overlooked story of Simeon in Luke 2 — a man who waited his entire life to see God’s promise fulfilled. Guided by the Holy Spirit, Simeon teaches us how to wait attentively, faithfully, and with open hands — even when the world feels quiet and the promise feels...

In this week’s Advent episode, we enter the quiet, often overlooked story of Joseph in Matthew 1 — the man whose entire life shows us that real love is steady, courageous, and often costly. Inside this episode, we explore: Why Joseph’s story starts with interruption, disappointment, and confusion How his decision to “consider” before reacting reveals a life shaped by God long before the crisis cam...

In this week’s Advent episode of Not Just Waiting , we’re exploring JOY —but not the loud, glittery, Instagram-perfect kind. We’re talking about the quiet, surprising, deeply biblical joy that meets you right where you are , even in the middle of long nights and long prayers. Through the story of the shepherds in Luke 2, this episode will help you see: Why joy often starts in the dark How God inte...

In today’s Advent episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast , we open Letter 2: Peace and sit with the story of Elizabeth in Luke 1 — a woman who knew long waiting, unanswered prayers, and the quiet formation of hidden seasons. If you’ve been waiting for clarity, direction, healing, or hope, this episode will meet you right where you are. We explore: Why waiting doesn’t mean God has forgotten you Th...

In today’s episode, we open Letter One in our Advent series, Letters from the Waiting , and step into the beautiful, aching tension of hope . Whether you're carrying an unanswered prayer, longing for clarity, or waking up with big questions about what God is doing, this episode is an invitation to breathe, slow down, and remember: you are not behind, not forgotten, and not just waiting. We look at...

In this week’s episode of Not Just Waiting , Reanna sits down with writer, mentor, and encourager Amy Hancock to talk about what it really means to fight defeat with delight. Amy shares how she discovered her spiritual gifts, learned to find meaning in the everyday, and embraced “the obedient pause” when God asked her to step back from one-on-one coaching. Together, they talk about rest, creativit...

What if your faithfulness in the small, unseen moments matters more than you think? This week, I’m joined by Christian life coach and speaker Heather Claiborne, who reminds us that waiting well often looks like doing the ordinary with extraordinary faith. Heather shares her story of walking through chronic pain, discovering her calling as a coach, and learning how to rest, trust, and find joy in t...

How do you make space for rest, creativity, and peace when life feels full? This week, Reanna sits down with Holly Pickerel — holistic life coach, educator, and recovered people-pleaser — to talk about what it looks like to live from a place of peace instead of pressure. Holly shares her story of burnout and rebuilding, how she’s learned to honor her human limits, and what it really means to stewa...

In this week’s episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast , Reanna chats with Kammy Brodecky — a former corporate marketing girl turned stay-at-home mom who’s learning how to slow down, rest in God’s timing, and find beauty in the everyday. Kammy shares how her journey on TikTok started as a simple creative outlet and became a space to share faith, hope, and encouragement with thousands of women. Tog...

In this episode of Not Just Waiting , Reanna sits down with flower preservation artist Kristin Wilson of Grace & Serendipity to talk about faith, creativity, and what it really means to live with open hands. From pressing bridal bouquets to planting seeds that became a business, Kristin shares how God used seasons of loss and transition to cultivate something beautiful. Together, they unpack h...

This week’s episode is one you don’t want to miss—it’s the triplet episode! I’m joined by my brothers, Ryan and Reagan, for a mix of laughter, stories, and surprisingly deep reflections about patience, purpose, and learning to wait well (even when you really don’t want to). We talk about: Who’s the most patient triplet (and who’s definitely not) What we each thought our purpose would be growing up...

What do you do when life feels like one long collision with “not enough”? Maybe it’s finances, maybe it’s time, maybe it’s energy. In this episode, Reanna shares honestly about a season of limits and the hard question that keeps circling her heart: When do we stop waiting for enough and simply step forward in faith? Through stories of God’s provision and reminders from Scripture—manna in the wilde...

In this episode of Not Just Waiting , Reanna unpacks three big questions: ✨ What is the Gospel? ✨ Why is it important? ✨ How do we actually share it in everyday life? With Scripture from 1 Corinthians 15 , a story about Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan, and five practical ways to live out and speak out your faith, this conversation will encourage you to see sharing the Gospel as part of waiting wel...

Waiting seasons often feel like silence, stuckness, or wasted time. But what if waiting isn’t wasted at all? What if it’s preparation? In this episode of Not Just Waiting , Reanna unpacks why waiting feels so heavy, how God works beneath the surface when we can’t see it, and four practical ways to steward seasons of waiting. From celebrating small wins to creating rhythms, resting in your identity...

This week on the Not Just Waiting Podcast , I’m joined by my friend Emily Vermillion — certified life & business coach, podcast host, and founder of the Bold Life Collective . Emily has a gift for blending practical strategy with biblical truth , and today’s conversation will encourage you to release perfectionism, embrace progress, and walk in obedience with open hands. We talk about: How to...

 In today’s conversation, I sit down with artist and entrepreneur Chloe Minyon to talk about what it really looks like to slow down, rest, and rediscover who God has called us to be. Chloe shares her journey of stepping away from hustle culture, releasing an identity built on work, and learning to see the beauty in the ordinary. From journaling through burnout to honoring Sabbath to waiting on God...

This week on the Not Just Waiting Podcast , I’m joined by my friend Kaley Rivera Thompson —author, copywriter, Bible teacher, speaker, worship leader, and mom of three girls. Kaley’s story is full of encouragement for anyone in a waiting season. We talk about: How structure actually makes room for spontaneity and rest  Why worship became her weapon in a season of struggle The importance of holding...

In this episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast , I’m sharing a deeply personal life update—my recent journey through unexpected endometriosis surgery—and what God has been teaching me in the middle of it. It hasn’t been easy, but Psalm 139 has reminded me that even when my body feels broken, God still calls me fearfully and wonderfully made. Whether you’re walking through invisible pain, waiting...

This week on the Not Just Waiting Podcast , I’m joined by the incredible Renee Dollenmayer — speaker, coach, and founder of Even If Ministries. Renee’s story is one of courage, faith, and learning to live with open hands in seasons of uncertainty. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two, Renee has experienced both the joys and challenges of disability. Through it all, she’s discovered that...

Welcome to the new season of the Not Just Waiting Podcast —formerly known as Me & Re ! In this episode, host Reanna Hoffmann invites you into a reimagined space for women learning to wait well and live fully. Whether you’re navigating a season of transition, uncertainty, or unmet expectations, you’re not behind, you’re not forgotten, and you’re definitely not just waiting. Reanna shares why th...

What if your waiting wasn’t wasted? I’m Reanna Hoffmann, and each week on the Not Just Waiting Podcast , we’ll talk about how to trust Jesus in the tension, live with purpose right where you are, and find hope in the in-between. If you’re navigating unanswered prayers, unmet desires, or uncertain seasons—you’re not alone. This podcast is a space for honest conversations, biblical encouragement, an...