826. Why ‘The Wait’ Is Worth It: How To Thrive in Life’s Hardest Seasons

826. Why ‘The Wait’ Is Worth It: How To Thrive in Life’s Hardest Seasons

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik December 11, 2025 Duration: 1:15:55
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In this episode, Lindsey sits down with powerhouse pastor + author DawnCheré Wilkerson for an unfiltered conversation on what it actually means to thrive in life’s waiting seasons. Discover how embracing the "slow burn" can transform your faith, your identity, and your relationship with God.  Ahead, DawnCheré gets real about surviving eight years of infertility + how surrender, spiritual growth, and self-discovery helped her find meaning in the wait. If you’ve been wrestling with uncertainty or the tension between who you are + who you’re becoming, this is for you.  Plus, DawnCheré shares how navigating doubt + deconstructing her faith ultimately brought her back to God with renewed clarity + purpose. She opens up about letting go of shame + labels to step fully into her truest identity, finding joy + freedom even in life’s waiting periods.  We also talk about: The real emotional toll + spiritual lessons of infertility Why apologizing + repairing with your kids is game-changing parenting Practical strategies for intentional, quality time with family  Building, maintaining, and investing in powerful adult female friendships Communication secrets that keep marriage resilient through change The surprising power of journaling for healing + clarity Celebrating your people + cultivating community—no matter how busy life gets Embracing the tension + joy of “living the dream” versus just chasing it Resources: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Work-Wonder-Wait/dp/1400345510 Instagram: @dawnchere Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Aura Frames | Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code ALMOST30 at checkout. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, Almost 30 feels like a series of candid, late-night talks with people who genuinely get it. This podcast centers on the messy, transformative journey of navigating your late twenties and beyond, blending heart-centered conversations between the hosts with raw and impactful interviews. Their discussions naturally span modern spirituality, practical health and wellness, fitness, self-improvement, and the complexities of dating and relationships. What you’ll hear isn’t prescriptive advice but rather shared exploration-hilarious, vulnerable, and often surprising. The aim is to create a supportive audio space that challenges listeners to expand their view of what’s possible for their lives. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that fuels a more conscious evolution, offering both laughter and tangible insights for personal growth. Krista and Lindsey build each episode with the intention to empower, making the often-isolating topics of alternative health and personal development feel accessible and deeply relatable.
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