The Truth About Why Infertility Feels Like Punishment — And What the Bible Actually Says Do you ever worry that infertility is God’s way of punishing you? That maybe you haven’t surrendered enough, repented enough, or done something wrong—and that’s why the baby you long to conceive hasn’t come? Certain Bible verses can make that fear feel real, adding weight to the thought that God is withholding a blessing because of failure or hidden sin.

In this episode, I unpack why those fears are so convincing—and why they don’t actually reflect God’s heart. We explore the thinking trap that says suffering equals punishment, and how that can leave you exhausted, anxious, and feeling out of control. I’ll show you how to step out of that spiral, find peace in the waiting, and trust in God through your fertility journey.

This is about finding steadiness for your heart and mind—a place where you can stop trying to earn favor, stop running through endless “what ifs,” and start resting in the truth that God’s love, presence, and acceptance aren’t dependent on anything you’ve done. Whether you’re navigating infertility or longing for conception, this episode offers encouragement to trust God even when the answers feel delayed.

Lyndell xx

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Do you ever find yourself analysing every twinge, ache, or shift in your body during the two-week wait — wondering if it’s PMS, implantation bleeding, or early pregnancy symptoms? When you’re trying to conceive, especially after infertility, PCOS, or fertility treatments like IVF, it can feel impossible not to track every ovulation symptom and search for signs that conception has happened or that a positive pregnancy test might be coming.

In this episode, I walk through what’s actually happening hormonally after ovulation and why early pregnancy symptoms and PMS feel almost identical. You’ll learn how progesterone drives most of what you feel in this phase, why implantation usually doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms, and why timing — not symptom spotting — is what eventually brings clarity.

This is about understanding your body, easing the mental spiral of the two-week wait, and learning to trust God in the space where answers are limited — so you can wait with a little more peace, even when uncertainty feels consuming. Lyndell xx

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Do you ever feel like infertility has completely shattered your confidence? When another negative pregnancy test comes and motherhood feel so out of reach, it's easy to feel like a failure—as a wife, a woman, maybe even as a child of God. And the voice in your head obsessing over ovulation symptoms and what you did wrong? It's probably making everything worse.

In this episode, I talk about why fertility struggles demolish self-confidence and the surprising ways we unknowingly crush ourselves further. You'll hear about the perfectionism trap that makes you feel like you're never doing enough, why trying harder won't get you that positive pregnancy test you're desperate for, and what it actually means to trust in God when your body feels broken and your faith feels shaky.

This is about finding something solid to rebuild on when your confidence is in pieces—something that doesn't depend on conception, your performance, or finally getting everything "right."

Lyndell xx

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Do you ever wonder if your desire for a baby has become too much, or if wanting a child so deeply means you’re replacing God? When fertility struggles make ovulation symptoms, cycles, and waiting feel all consuming, it’s normal to wonder if you are wanting a positive pregnancy test or a baby in your arms more than you want God. And that can burden you with guilt and shame.

In this episode, I reflect on how to trust God while navigating the emotional highs and lows of trying to conceive. You’ll hear why deeply wanting a child isn’t wrong, why Scripture never treats longing as wrong, and how placing God first doesn’t mean shrinking your hope or grief.

This episode is about holding your desire for conception in a safe place, finding steadiness in Christ, and learning how your longing can coexist with trust in God, hope, and faith—even if motherhood doesn’t happen the way you wanted..

Lyndell xx

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Ever feel torn between saying yes or no to a baby shower while trying to conceive? When every invite feels heavy, it’s easy to carry guilt, worry, or even resentment—on top of the emotional rollercoaster of fertility struggles.

In this episode, I dive into how to navigate these invitations while trusting in God, protecting your heart, and honoring your limits. We’ll talk about why it’s okay to skip a shower, how to show love without sacrificing your peace, and practical ways to survive the social pressure—even if you’re hoping for that positive pregnancy test.

If you’ve ever wondered how to care for yourself, maintain friendships, and stay grounded in faith while walking the journey of conception, this episode is for you.

Lyndell xx

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Has God Abandoned Me While Longing for a Baby?

Do you ever wonder if God has forgotten you in your fertility journey, or if your prayers for conception will ever be answered? When the ache for a child is deep and the waiting feels endless, it’s understandable to find yourself questioning God’s presence and faithfulness.

In this episode, I reflect on Psalm 20 and the tension between desire and uncertainty. You’ll hear why hope can feel confusing when we want specific outcomes, why God’s presence doesn’t depend on whether prayers are answered, and how longing and struggle do not mean you are abandoned or unloved.

This episode is about finding steady hope in Christ, even when your journey feels heavy or positive pregnancy tests remain elusive.

Lyndell xx

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Do you feel unsure about who to tell, what to share, or whether to stay quiet when it comes to your fertility journey? Between well-meaning questions, church conversations, family expectations, and online spaces that feel both supportive and exposing, deciding whether to speak up or stay private can feel surprisingly heavy when you are navigating fertility challenges or delayed conception.

In this episode, I talk about why the pressure to share can feel so strong, why silence is not the same as secrecy or fear, and how trust in God helps us make wise, grounded decisions about whether or not you disclose your pain. I explore the difference between sharing from a place of peace versus sharing from pressure, and why you do not owe your story to everyone.

You will hear practical guidance for discerning who is safe, when sharing may be helpful, and when protecting your heart is the wisest option. We also talk about how faithfulness is not measured by how much you disclose, why privacy can honour God, your marriage, and your capacity, and how Christ-centered hope steadies us even when our story remains unseen by others.

Lyndell xx

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Do you ever feel like you’re carrying more than you were meant to while trying to conceive? Timelines, expectations, perfectionism, and even putting your life on hold can quietly pile up, leaving you exhausted, discouraged, and questioning where God is in the waiting. In this episode, I talk honestly about four things to consider letting go of in 2025—not because your longing for a baby doesn’t matter, but because God never intended you to carry this season alone. We’ll explore how releasing these burdens can create space to breathe, to live faithfully in the present, and to anchor your hope in Christ, even when the waiting feels long and painful. I pray this episode meets you gently right where you are.

Lyndell xx

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