#130- Faith in the Waiting with Carmen Meurer

What do you do when life doesn’t unfold the way you prayed it would? In this deeply tender episode of Your Joyful Order Podcast, Leslie sits down with Carmen Meurer to talk about the sacred and often painful space of waiting on God—especially in seasons marked by heartbreak, loss, and unanswered prayers. Carmen shares pieces of her journey through family estrangement, the grief that comes with it, and the ways God has met her in the wilderness. Together, Leslie and Carmen explore what it looks like to cling to faith when healing feels slow, answers are unclear, and the future feels uncertain. This conversation is for anyone walking through a difficult waiting season—whether it’s estrangement, broken relationships, loss, or simply trusting God for what’s next. In this episode, we discuss: • What faith can look like in the middle of unanswered prayers • Navigating grief, rejection, and deep emotional pain • Finding God’s presence in seasons of silence • The importance of surrender when outcomes are out of your control • Rebuilding hope and joy in unexpected seasons Sometimes waiting isn’t wasted—it’s where God does some of His deepest work. Connect with Carmen: Website: carmenmeurer.com Instagram: @carmencmeurer Get her Devotional: Carmen’s devotional, The Wilderness Between: A Journey for Parents Walking Through Estrangement (look for it on her website) If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Email: [email protected] to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching Sessions Shop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Djvaw