45. How to Trust God When the Story Isn't Finished with Victoria Fortuna

What do you do when the story you believed God was writing doesn't unfold the way you expected?In this tender and honest conversation, I'm joined by my most requested guest, Victoria Fortuna. Together, we talk about long seasons of waiting, unanswered prayers, grief, adoption, surrendering expectations, and learning to trust God when life looks nothing like we imagined.Victoria shares pieces of her story—from an eight-year adoption journey and heartbreaking loss to the unexpected ways God has shaped her character in seasons that felt invisible and uncelebrated. Through it all, she offers a powerful reminder that God's goodness is not dependent on our timelines and that even unfinished stories can be filled with hope.If you've ever wondered where God is in the waiting, struggled with unmet expectations, or felt caught between joy and grief, this conversation will meet you there.In this episode, we discuss:What God forms in us during long seasons of waitingThe difference between pursuing God's gifts and pursuing His presenceLearning to hold both joy and grief at the same timeTrusting God's goodness when prayers seem unansweredHow loss reshapes our understanding of restorationWhy your story isn't over yetFinding freedom in the phrase "to be continued"Connect with Victoria:Instagram: @victoriarosefortunaSubstack: victoriafortuna.substack.comFree Resource:Feeling behind in life? Download my free Comparison Audit worksheet and discover whose timeline you've been measuring yourself against.