Authentically Rachel

Ep 1 - Rachel Wagner

Episode Summary

Join Rachel for an authentic episode with Rachel Wagner, a Wife, Homeschooling Mom, Writer, and Worship Leader at First Baptist Jenks in Oklahoma. Wagner shares her personal story and struggle with miscarriage. She bravely details her heartbreaking fertility journey and some of the difficult times she's encountered. She gives encouraging advice one can only learn through experience. Through every part of this conversation, you will be reminded that God sees you in your grief and is always working.

Episode Notes

Join Rachel for an authentic episode with Rachel Wagner, a Wife, Homeschooling Mom, Writer, and Worship Leader at First Baptist Jenks in Oklahoma. Wagner shares her personal story and struggle with miscarriage. She bravely details her heartbreaking fertility journey and some of the difficult times she's encountered. She gives encouraging advice one can only learn through experience. Through every part of this conversation, you will be reminded that God sees you in your grief and is always working.

Quotes from this Episode: 

• “Lord, I want to squeeze every ounce of faith out of this trial.”
• “I'm just going to sing these songs, in the faith that one day this is something I will believe to my core.”
• “The Lord sees you; it's not a glance it's a gaze and… it's unbreakable.”

Resources Mentioned: 

• Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelhaughtonwagner.com
• Struck: One Christian's Reflections on Encountering Death - by Russ Ramsey and Scott Sauls: https://a.co/d/ia24Bj3
• The Moon Is Always Round - by Jonathan Gibson and Joe Hox: https://a.co/d/3PsdXvh
• Walking with God through Pain and Suffering - by Timothy Keller: https://a.co/d/ex56FO8
• Two Lace Shoes - Handmade Family Portraits: https://www.twolaceshoes.net
• The Life Bible - Hope in Miscarriage Devotional: https://tbibles.com/VPgQ