In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop on his latest book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why do we seem to have a natural aversion to waiting? • How do the Scriptures help us build a robust understanding of what "waiting" is? • What are some unhelpful ways we might respond to situations that require us to wait? • What are six aspects of waiting that are helpful for believers to reflect deeply upon? • What are biblical four principals we can apply when we find ourselves in a situation that requires us to wait? • What role do our expectations have in our struggles with impatience? • In what ways does viewing our waiting as an intentional choice benefit us and honor the Lord? • How does the gospel offer encouragement to someone who feels like their waiting is a waste of time? View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/waiting-mark-vroegop The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell at christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.