193: Learning to Wait When You Feel Stuck, Discouraged, and Forgotten with Shannon Brink

Daniel and Christina chat with Shannon Brink, a nurse practitioner and author. The episode delves into the theme of waiting, particularly through personal struggles and relationships. Shannon shares her battle with insomnia and the lessons she has learned about waiting on God, emphasizing empathy and support for loved ones in similar situations. The discussion highlights the emotional and spiritual dimensions of waiting, its impact on personal growth, and the importance of community and genuine connection during challenging times.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About:

• The theme of waiting in life and its emotional impact.
• Personal struggles, particularly insomnia, and their influence on faith.
• The importance of empathy in relationships during waiting periods.
• Supporting loved ones who are also experiencing waiting.
• The dual nature of hope: for the present and the future.
• The challenges faced by couples during prolonged suffering.
• The significance of community and shared experiences in times of waiting.
• The role of vulnerability and honesty in relationships and parenting.
• The transformative potential of waiting for personal growth.
• Trusting in God's timing and presence amidst uncertainty.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Waiting is the Night: Finding Hope When You’re Stuck on the Other Side of Dawn by Shannon Brink
• Shannonbrink.org

Meet Shannon Brink:

Shannon Brink is a Nurse Practitioner living on the Canadian West Coast. She has 4 children and spent 5 years recently as a missionary nurse in East Africa. She writes on Shannonbrink.org and you can follow her various publications there including free devotionals and real conversations with others waiting on God.

For the full show notes, including discussion prompts for you as a couple, go to: IMbetween.org/episode193

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