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February 20, 2025

Waiting on God’s Timing: Ashley Bell’s Journey Through Infertility

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Karina Faith Diaries
Karina Faith Diaries
Waiting on God’s Timing: Ashley Bell’s Journey Through Infertility
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In this deeply personal episode, Karina sits down with Ashley Bell—an influencer, entrepreneur, and devoted wife—who shares her powerful story of walking through infertility, waiting on God’s timing, and ultimately finding peace in surrender. Ashley opens up about her eight-year battle with infertility, the emotional toll of miscarriage, and the unexpected blessings that came through waiting. From navigating grief and doubt to leaning on faith and community, Ashley’s journey is a testament to the beauty of trusting God even when the future feels uncertain. Whether you’re in a waiting season for a child, a job, healing, or a breakthrough, this conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and hope.

Episode Highlights:

  • – How Ashley and Karina’s friendship began as they pursued full-time influencing together.
  • – Ashley’s early dreams of motherhood and the heartbreak of infertility.
  • – Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of infertility and miscarriage.
  • – How God used waiting seasons to prepare her for what was to come.
  • – Finding purpose and creativity in the midst of struggle.
  • – The importance of gratitude, journaling, and leaning into faith during difficult times.
  • – How hiking and exploring the world became a source of healing and perspective.
  • – Encouragement for anyone currently in a waiting season.

Time-Stamps:

  • [00:00:34] Meet Ashley Bell: Influencer, entrepreneur, and woman of faith.
  • [00:01:14] How Ashley and Karina met and their journey into influencing.
  • [00:06:22] Ashley’s childhood, family background, and faith journey.
  • [00:10:40] Discovering infertility and the struggles that followed.
  • [00:14:39] The joy and heartbreak of Ashley’s first pregnancy and miscarriage.
  • [00:19:25] Wrestling with God’s plan and struggling to trust His timing.
  • [00:22:42] Finding healing through travel, adventure, and nature.
  • [00:30:00] How journaling and gratitude shifted her mindset during the waiting years.
  • [00:35:45] Embracing IVF and coming to terms with a different path to motherhood.
  • [00:40:48] Holding her miracle baby and realizing God’s plan was better than hers.
  • [00:47:06] Words of encouragement for anyone in a season of waiting.

About the Guest:

Ashley Bell is a fashion and lifestyle influencer, entrepreneur, and faith-driven storyteller. After years of struggling with infertility, she now uses her platform to encourage women facing similar challenges, sharing her journey of faith, resilience, and God’s perfect timing. Stay connected with Ashley on Instagram!

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