The Many Paths to Motherhood... and Why They're All Amazing (Ft. Angela Braniff)

Have you ever planned out your life only to feel like nothing went as expected? ​Maybe you planned a pregnancy, but ended up experiencing miscarriage, infertility, or other challenges. Or maybe your idea of what motherhood would be like for you was turned upside down. Or maybe you realized that there's something better than ​living a "checklist" list and marking off all the things you should do - that there's something to be said for stepping out of your comfort zone and following where God leads.​ ​ If we can walk in faith, and get outside of our own expectations and plans, we may just find that God has unique avenues for us where we least expect it. In this episode, Jordan talks with YouTube creator, author, and mother of eight, Angela Braniff, about the many paths to motherhood. As someone who has experienced pregnancy, secondary infertility, domestic and international adoption, and embryo adoption, Angela has a lot to share about the many ways God can build a family. If you’re ready to hear how God can work in unexpected ways, tune in to learn: Angela’s journey to becoming a mother of eight Why God guides us one step at a time How unexpected paths can bring unexpected blessings The reality and challenges of adoption Lessons learned from walking through secondary infertility Ready to dig deeper? Explore more at thisgatherednest.com . 👉 P.S. The Lifestyle Overhaul Guide is now available! From sourcing more food locally to carefully choosing safer non-toxic products to setting better boundaries, this is your step-by-step action plan to a healthier home and life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.