This Isn't the Life I Prayed For
Tami Bailey Nantz
This isn’t the life you prayed for.
The one you pictured. The one you planned.
Now you’re left with questions—deep ones.
Where is God in this pain?
Why didn’t He intervene?
And what do you do with a faith that feels fractured?
You’re not...
Location:
United States
Description:
This isn’t the life you prayed for. The one you pictured. The one you planned. Now you’re left with questions—deep ones. Where is God in this pain? Why didn’t He intervene? And what do you do with a faith that feels fractured? You’re not alone. And this is not the end of your story. This Isn’t the Life I Prayed For is a 15-week Bible study through the book of Job, written for anyone walking through seasons of suffering, loss, or disappointment. With honesty, hope, and deep reverence for Scripture, author Tami Nantz invites you to slow down, wrestle through hard questions, and discover the character of a God who is still good—even here. Inside you'll find: • Weekly reading guides and study questions • Scripture passages quoted from the King James Version • Thoughtful reflections and journaling space (via the printable PDF pages) • Encouragement to anchor your hope in Christ, not in outcomes Whether you’re grieving loss, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or simply weary from the weight of life, this study will remind you: Jesus sees. He stays. He still speaks. And He is your hope for the hardest chapters. “Tami doesn’t write from the mountaintop; she writes from the trenches—right where you and I often find ourselves.” —Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Traveler’s Gift Bonus Companion PDF: This audiobook includes a downloadable, printable PDF containing the full set of study questions. You can access it through your audiobook’s supplemental materials. If your chosen platform does not provide it, please visit TamiNantz.com/audiobook-bonus to access your free download. Duration - 3h 21m. Author - Tami Bailey Nantz. Narrator - Tami Bailey Nantz. Published Date - Tuesday, 06 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Tami Bailey Nantz ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:39
How to Use This Audiobook
Duration:00:00:26
Dedication
Duration:00:00:22
Foreword by Andy Andrews
Duration:00:03:13
Introduction
Duration:00:05:11
Week One: Seen and Unseen (Job 1)
Duration:00:12:16
Week One Q&A
Duration:00:02:50
Week Two: When Suffering Gets Personal (Job 2)
Duration:00:11:52
Week Two Q&A
Duration:00:02:54
Week Three: Letting Grief Have a Voice (Job 3)
Duration:00:07:48
Week Three Q&A
Duration:00:03:11
Week Four: When Friends Get It Wrong (Job 4-5)
Duration:00:07:44
Week Four Q&A
Duration:00:03:24
Week Five: When You've Got Nothing Left to Give (Job 6-7)
Duration:00:07:40
Week Five Q&A
Duration:00:03:27
Week Six: When Religion Misses the Heart (Job 8-10)
Duration:00:06:54
Week Six Q&A
Duration:00:03:10
Week Seven: When Everyone Has An Opinion (Job 11-14)
Duration:00:07:49
Week Seven Q&A
Duration:00:02:45
Week Eight: When Faith Feels Like A Fight (Job 15-17)
Duration:00:07:59
Week Eight Q&A
Duration:00:03:21
Week Nine: When You're Tired of Explaining Yourself (Job 18-19)
Duration:00:06:21
Week Nine Q&A
Duration:00:03:25
A Note for the Middle
Duration:00:02:47
Week Ten: Questions No One's Answering (Job 20-21)
Duration:00:07:00
Week Ten Q&A
Duration:00:03:24
Week Eleven: When Longing Becomes the Prayer (Job 22-24)
Duration:00:05:32
Week Eleven Q&A
Duration:00:03:45
Week Twelve: Wisdom That Costs Something (Job 25-28)
Duration:00:08:43
Week Twelve Q&A
Duration:00:03:46
Week Thirteen: When You Miss the Life You Had (Job 29-31)
Duration:00:11:41
Week Thirteen Q&A
Duration:00:03:56
Week Fourteen: When Passion Isn't the Same As Wisdom (Job 32-37)
Duration:00:07:06
Week Fourteen Q&A
Duration:00:03:36
Week Fifteen: When God Speaks (Job 38-42)
Duration:00:09:37
Week Fifteen Q&A
Duration:00:03:21
Conclusion: When the Dust Settles
Duration:00:03:18
A Final Word Before You Go
Duration:00:01:42
How to Begin a Relationship With Jesus
Duration:00:03:10
Acknowledgments
Duration:00:03:48
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:42