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Why God Allows Wilderness Seasons | Waiting on God, Unanswered Prayers, Deuteronomy 9
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- Redeemed Podcast
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- Mar 25, 2026
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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like God is silent? Like your prayers are going unanswered, progress is painfully slow, and you are doing everything you know to do — praying, trusting, showing up — yet still feel stuck in a wilderness season?In this solo episode of the Redeemed Podcast , Lauren Burns shares a heartfelt biblical encouragement for anyone walking through a long season of waiting, grief, uncertainty, or spiritual dryness. Drawing from Deuteronomy 9 , Lauren unpacks how Moses reminded the Israelites that their wilderness journey was not wasted. What felt like delay was actually preparation. God was shaping their hearts, stripping away pride, and teaching them to trust Him fully before entering the Promised Land.Lauren also shares parts of her own story — including the trauma of being kidnapped by her father as a child, the anger and confusion that followed, and how God used her wilderness season to bring healing, purpose, and redemption.If you are asking: Why is this season taking so long? What is God doing while I wait? Why do I feel spiritually dry? How do I trust God when I cannot see Him working? This episode is for you.You’ll be reminded that God has not forgotten you, your prayers are not wasted, and your wilderness season may be the very place where God is preparing you for what is ahead. In this episode, Lauren talks about: Why wilderness seasons feel so painful and confusing What Deuteronomy 9 teaches us about waiting on God How pride and self-reliance can delay spiritual growth What the Israelites’ 40-year journey reveals about obedience and trust Lauren’s personal testimony of trauma, healing, and redemption Why God still hears every prayer you have prayed The importance of community during hard seasons How forgiveness and surrender lead to f…