Slow Burn

The Work and Wonder of the Wait

De: DawnChere Wilkerson

Narrado por: DawnChere Wilkerson, Rich Wilkerson

Read by the author.

Waiting isn't a season. Waiting is life. The question is, Will you live in the wait?

We don't ever graduate from waiting. After one prayer is answered, a new one begins, putting us back in the "space between." Are you hoping for an illness to subside, a job to open up, a relationship to develop, or some other heartfelt transformation? This slow burn is the human experience—and the greatest invitation to become intimately acquainted with a faithful God.

Waiting is hard, but it's not a punishment; it's a process. God is not delaying; He's developing. He is not leaving you; He's loving you. He's saying, Come closer. Let me lead you into wonder and show you how you can live wholeheartedly right here, right now.

DawnCheré Wilkerson will speak strength to your soul and give you tools to

• live confident that God is working more powerfully than you know;
• wrestle with the question, What if what I hope for doesn't happen?;
• find the purpose and life-giving moments he has for you now; and
• view all of life as a joyful, soul-deepening, intimacy-building wait.

More strength, expectation, and patience are within your reach, even amid uncertainty and suffering. Lean into the work of the wait—the constant, steady, slow burn of faith and surrender to your ultimate source. And you'll discover the wonder of the wait—glimpses of heaven, a perfect love that changes you, and each step celebrated along the way.

Handwritten journal entries can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 DawnChere Wilkerson (P)2025 Thomas Nelson

inspirational

this book uplifts you. it gives you hope in the mist of Chaos, when you feel discouraged. The book will give you hope and will inspire you to Trust the process you are leaving. don't dispare there is a bigger purpose for your life.

Just what I needed!

This book could not have been released at a better time for my husband and I. It helped us shift our perspective and allowed us to start living in our wait. It really is more than a book on infertility, but for those of you going through it, I would highly recommend. Thankful for DC and her vulnerability and sharing her story.

Exceptionally encouraging

exactly the read I needed as I look to steward my wait well and praise God before the miracle. I can't recommend this book enough, I'm already telling people in my small group about it! The honesty while focusing on the faithfulness of God is an incredible testimony DC. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for your heart for Jesus ❤️ It pours out of every page, and ministered to my soul

Amazing!!

This book is a must read for everyone in every stage of life, new and mature Christians. Hands down one of my favorites!

Exactly What I Needed

This book is exactly what I needed in this season. The subtle and gentle loving nudge is exactly what I needed. Especially chapter 7- who’s waiting on whom. It helped me come to the realization that I needed to surrender some things in my heart. It was healing. Highly recommend this book to anyone feeling disappointed that promises and dreams haven’t come to pass yet. It’s deeply encouraging.

Thank you. while I’m in the wait.

I attended last month to the Found collective at Willow creek Barrington campus where I heard about this book and I’m so glad I got it. This book has given me so much and peace and knowledge. As a girl navigating life, challenges, in my early 20’s and in the wait for my career, I highly recommend this book and thank you. 🤍

This Book Changed My Life

From chapter one I knew I needed this message. I don’t know of anyone who isn’t waiting on something and this call and guide on living while you wait is so encouraging. I’m listening for the second time this week, because my spirit just felt so hungry for this type of teaching and really, coaching. Looking forward to sharing this with friends and I hope she writes another book soon!

The Sacred Art of Remembering: A Review of “Slow Burn”

Slow Burn is a beautiful reminder to slow down and truly enjoy the life God has given us. Written by my beloved pastor, whose life and words have always pointed to joy, hope, and purpose, this book invites us to live fully, savor deeply, and trust completely. It’s not just about having fun or finding pleasure, it’s about learning to recognize and celebrate God’s goodness in every season, even the slow ones.

Some of the chapters that touched me the most were one, eight, and seventeen. I loved how she reminds us that life doesn’t have to be fast to be meaningful.

What impacted me the most was the invitation to remember. To write things down. To go back and see how far we’ve come and how faithful God has been. Scripture even tells us that God remembers His promises so how much more should we make space in our lives to remember what He has done for us? This book taught me that remembering is not just reflection but it’s a way of keeping our faith alive.

One of the most special parts of getting the Audible version is hearing her sing. Her voice is beautiful, and those moments of music add an extra layer of intimacy and authenticity to the experience, like you’re truly sitting with her, heart to heart.

Slow Burn isn’t just for one kind of person, it is for anyone who needs to be reminded that God’s work can also unfold slowly.

Written with wisdom!

Wisdom poured from every page. Waiting is not always easy but her story was beautifully woven with biblical knowledge that impacts your life.

A Blessing

This book is for everyone. We all go through trials and waiting in this life, why not do it well with the Lord. The author's words are so encouraging and God breathed. Thank you for sharing this book with the world.