Expedition Marriage with Chris & Jamie Bailey19 Jun 2025

Ep 141: Learning to Wait Well. Patience, Faith and God's Timing in Marriage

Have you ever felt like you're just done waiting for things to get better in your life or marriage? Maybe you've been praying —but nothing seems to be changing. In this episode, we're talking about what to do when your patience runs out and how to restore wonder, faith, and trust in God's timing.

You'll discover how to wait well, what scripture teaches about patience and frustration, and how to keep your heart soft instead of bitter while you're in the middle of the "not yet."

Because God isn't just working on your spouse—He's doing something in you, too.

💡 In This Episode, We Cover:

What losing patience can reveal about our expectations and fears
Why wonder matters in marriage (even when things feel stuck)
Biblical wisdom for waiting well and walking in faith
How to hold on to hope without trying to force change
Practical steps for renewing your mindset and heart in the waiting

📝 Download the Free Self-Reflection Guide:

Want to dig deeper this week? We've created a companion PDF guide with reflection and prayer prompts to help you reconnect with God and your heart during this season.

👉 [Click here to download the self-reflection guide]
https://expeditionmarriage.org/podcast/ep-141-learning-to-wait-well-patience-faith-and-gods-timing-in-marriage/

📖 Scripture Mentioned:

Proverbs 19:11
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Romans 8:25
Galatians 6:9

❤️ Episode CTA:

Don't give up. Don't check out. Your waiting season might just be where God is doing His most beautiful work. Download the reflection guide, spend time with the Lord, and invite Him to restore your wonder again.

And as always—share this episode with a friend who might be growing weary in their own marriage journey.

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