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The Yes, but Not Quite Season

The Yes, but Not Quite Season

Update: 2025-09-16
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Have you ever felt called by God, truly called, but still found yourself stuck in the waiting? In this solo episode, I open up about those "yes, but not quite" seasons. These are the times when you're holding onto a promise from God that hasn’t yet come to pass. From my early days in birth work to a surprising call into ministry, I share the deeply personal and sometimes painful journey of how obedience in small steps, like sending devotional emails or hosting a Bible study, eventually led to writing books, launching a conference, and creating this podcast.


This episode is honest and real. I talk about feeling unqualified, navigating rejection, and questioning whether I misunderstood God’s voice. But I also share how God met me in surrender, not perfection. If you’ve ever doubted your readiness, this is your confirmation to begin. God isn't waiting for you to have it all together. He's simply asking for your yes.


Scriptures referenced:




  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”




  • Romans 8:30 — “Those He called, He also justified.”




  • Romans 8:11 — “The Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you.”




  • Revelation 12:11 — “They overcame by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”




  • Isaiah 6:8 — “Here I am. Send me.”




  • 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — “Encourage one another and build each other up.”




  • 1 Corinthians 12 — “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.”




  • Ephesians 2:10 — “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…”




  • 2 Corinthians 4:7 — “We have this treasure in jars of clay…”




If something stirs your heart during this episode, I would love to hear from you. Let me know what you're saying yes to this week, or if you're still in the waiting. I would be honored to pray for you.

Got a story that reveals God’s grace in the middle of the mess? Join me on the podcast and let’s share it.

Have a story of God’s faithfulness you’d like to share? Apply to be a guest on the podcast here: https://forms.gle/yH2ujVVLg6pn4w286

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The Yes, but Not Quite Season

The Yes, but Not Quite Season

Jessica DeYoung