38. You’re Not Without Purpose with Kathy Branning

In this episode of Not Just Waiting, I’m joined by author Kathy Branning for a conversation that feels like sitting across from a friend who just gets it.We talk about the kind of seasons no one really plans for—when everything shifts at once. Injury, transition, big life changes, and the quiet (sometimes frustrating) work of becoming.Kathy shares how God has been forming her through pruning and pressing—not in ways that are visible or celebrated, but in ways that are necessary. From navigating physical pain and forced rest to releasing expectations around motherhood, productivity, and control, this conversation is a real look at what it means to trust God when life doesn’t go the way you thought it would.We also talk about:Why calling without character can’t standThe tension between passive waiting and active waitingWhat it looks like to live with purpose even when you feel limitedLetting go of being “the one who makes things happen”Trusting God with what you can’t controlIf you’ve ever felt stuck, sidelined, or like you should be further along by now—this episode is for you.You are not behind. You are not forgotten. And you are definitely not just waiting.Connect with Kathy:Website: KathyBranning.comInstagram: @_kathy.branning_Retreat: SisterhoodofStoriesRetreat.com