Nancy looks at the desert as a picture of certain seasons in our lives. Through this study of two different desert experiences recorded in Scripture, we'll learn what God has to say about how we get into the desert, why He allows these experiences, and how we can learn and grow through these trying, difficult times.
Episodes in this season
Valley Reality
- August 18, 2025
- 23-minute listen
Do you know someone who always seems to be perfectly in touch with the Lord? Always on a spiritual high or a mountaintop experience? No matter what it looks like, they aren’t always there. Everyone spends time in the valley and needs to prepare. Listen and find out more →
Surprised in the Desert
- August 19, 2025
- 25-minute listen
If you ever feel especially close to God—like He’s using you in powerful ways—you can expect to go through some times that are less emotional and less fulfilling. Learn to prepare for desert experiences. Listen and find out more →
Handling Hardships
- August 20, 2025
- 25-minute listen
When you’re in a season of God doing great things through you, be careful. The time right afterward might bring a lot of temptation. Listen and find out more →
"I Can't Do This!"
- August 21, 2025
- 25-minute listen
If you had to leave a nice house and live somewhere full of mud and rats, how would you respond? We’ll hear from a woman who experienced it, and didn’t think she could handle it. Hear about the surprising discovery she made. Listen and find out more →
Discipline in the Desert
- August 22, 2025
- 25-minute listen
When you discipline your children, it shows that you love them. It’s not loving to let them do whatever they want and learn bad habits. Does that help you understand why God sometimes disciplines you? Listen and find out more →
Tested in the Desert
- August 25, 2025
- 25-minute listen
Nancy says times of testing help you trust God, even when you’re in impossible situations and you seem to have no resources to meet your needs. Learn to rest in the midst of life’s deserts, when you’re humbled and long for relief. Listen and find out more →
Equipped in the Desert
- August 26, 2025
- 25-minute listen
When trouble comes your way, you may only see difficulty. Despair. But God sees an opportunity to teach you something new. He wants to provide for you and build up your endurance. Find hope when you face problems and pain. Listen and find out more →
Demands in the Desert
- August 27, 2025
- 25-minute listen
There are times when God seems so present and your emotions overflow toward Him. But there are other times that just feel dry. When you’re dry, will you still worship Him? Nancy helps you consider your heart attitude. Listen and find out more →
Surviving the Desert
- August 28, 2025
- 25-minute listen
If you feel emotionally dry, there are some practical steps you can take. Nancy encourages you to remember, receive, and rejoice in God’s plan. Doing these things will prepare you to walk through life’s deserts successfully. Listen and find out more →