Not Just Waiting

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...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, Reanna shares her summer intentions—not as a checklist of goals, but as gentle rhythms for a slower, more meaningful season. From trading multitasking for presence, reconnecting with Jesus without a content deadline, and diving into fiction books again, to resting, unplugging, and prepping for a rebrand—this episode feels like a deep breath.  If you’v...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this vulnerable and life-giving episode of Me & Re , Reanna sits down with her friend Katy Harrison to talk about body image, shame, and the freedom we can find in Jesus. Through the lens of Jess Connolly’s book Breaking Free from Body Shame , the two women share honest reflections from their own lives—navigating chronic illness, post-COVID changes, unrealistic cultural...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this deeply moving episode of Me & Re , Reanna sits down with Claudia Campbell—wife, mother, actuary, author, and radiant woman of faith. Claudia shares her journey through unimaginable grief, the slow blooming of healing, and the surprising gift of creativity that emerged in her darkest seasons. From peonies planted in memory of her sons to the spiritual practice of was...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Me & Re , Reanna sits down with her dear friend Victoria Fuller—a writer, coach, speaker, and brand designer with a heart for kingdom impact. Together, they dive into what it really looks like to steward your time, talents, and treasures with intentionality, grace, and a whole lot of Holy Spirit nudges. Victoria opens up about her...

🎙️ Episode Summary: We’re talking about the tension between creativity and everyday life, waiting and moving, loneliness and community. Julie joins me to share how obedience—especially the small, unseen steps—can transform us from the inside out. We talk about what it means to stay faithful in the now, let go of our own expectations, and trust that God’s timing really is better.   ✨ Topics We’ll...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode, Courtney and Reanna dive deep into what it means to flourish—not in chaos, but within God-given structure. Courtney shares powerful encouragement on keeping your non-negotiables in place—whether it's time with Jesus, movement, or meaningful work—as a form of stewardship and obedience. Together, they unpack how surrendering more of your life to Jesus doesn't lim...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode, Audra and Reanna invite you into a soul-stirring conversation about the tension between creativity and rest, stewardship and surrender. What does it really mean to abide in Christ—and how do we live fruitful, faithful lives when we feel like we're waiting or wandering? Audra reminds us that "as the Lord pours into us, we can pour out to others," a...

🎙️ Episode Summary: Ever felt like your faith was too small to count? In this episode of Me & Re , we’re getting real about the quiet, unseen moments of faith — the ones that don’t always feel strong, but are still deeply significant. We talk about mustard seed faith, what to do when doubts creep in, and why Jesus isn’t asking for perfect belief — just honest hearts. If you’ve ever felt insecu...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this solo episode of Me & Re , Reanna explores the often-painful “in-between” seasons of life—when prayers seem unanswered and doors stay closed. Drawing on Scripture, personal stories, and practical rhythms, she uncovers how waiting is anything but wasted. Discover how God is at work beneath the surface, shaping your character and calling even before the breakthrough ar...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of the Me & Re Podcast , Diana Sadler joins Reanna for a vulnerable conversation on identity, purpose, and what it really looks like to follow God when life doesn’t go as planned. Together, they explore how to find supportive relationships, navigate the struggle of self-discovery, and discern God’s voice over the noise of others’ opinions. Diana shares wisdo...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Me & Re , we sit down with Breanna LaShell to talk about what it means to stay grounded in who God says you are—even when the world around you is shifting. From the importance of godly community to navigating personal struggles, Breanna shares wisdom and lived experience that reminds us: your past has purpose, your present requires pause, and God’s timing...