Waitingfor the Called
A Christian Journey for Teens

You Don't Need the Whole Map to Take the Next Step.

Waiting for the Called helps teens hear God, understand who they are, navigate life's unexpected turns, and take faithful next steps—through story, reflection, and meaningful conversation.

A Christian novel, guided journal, and 7-week youth curriculum.

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For teens • parents • youth leaders • churches • Christian schools

Paperback cover of the novel Waiting for the Called by Nicole Cherie, featuring a vibrant sunset over a city skyline with four figures

One story. A whole discipleship ecosystem.

The Questions Beneath the Questions

Teens are asking bigger questions than, “What do I want to be?”

  • Who am I?

  • What am I called to do?

  • How do I know when God is speaking?

  • What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan?

  • How do I make wise choices when I’m unsure?

  • How do I keep going when life hurts?

Waiting for the Called gives young people a place to explore these questions without pressuring them to have their whole future figured out.

Clues, not conclusions.

Faithful next steps, not a perfect map.

One Journey. Three Ways to Experience It.

Read the story. Make it personal. Walk through it together.

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Read

The Novel

Experience the story.

A coming-of-age Christian story about identity, faith, and calling when life refuses to follow the plan.

Explore the Book
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Reflect

The Guided Journal

Make the journey personal.

A youth journal with reflection prompts, emotional wellness tools, and Scripture connections to process identity, purpose, and growth.

Explore the Journal
The Waiting for the Called 7-week curriculum bundle, including the Student Guide, Facilitator Guide, and resource pages
Discuss + Apply

The 7-Week Curriculum

Take the journey together.

A complete Christian youth experience for churches, schools, mentors, and small groups exploring calling, perseverance, and trust in God.

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Use each resource on its own—or combine them for a deeper Waiting for the Called experience.

“No one plans for the moment that changes everything.”

When one family's ordinary life is interrupted, each of them must confront fear, forgiveness, and identity—and the quiet voice calling them toward the life they were created to live.

But answering that call won't come without sacrifice.

The Story

Honest, inspiring, and deeply relatable.

It's not about having it all figured out. It's about the beautiful in-between—the waiting—where courage is built and callings are discovered.

Fear

faced honestly

Identity

found in the wait

Faith

that moves forward

Reflect

Don't just read the journey.
Process your own.

The Waiting for the Called Journal: Youth Edition gives teens space to slow down, reflect, challenge unhealthy beliefs, discover identity, and take intentional next steps.

Wisdom Nuggets

Short truths that help teens see situations from a wiser perspective.

Seek Clarity

Prompts that help teens understand confusing questions, choices, and experiences.

Emotional Wellness

Tools for naming emotions, regulating overwhelming moments, and responding in healthier ways.

Take Action

Challenges that move reflection into real-life choices and growth.

Your four guides

Orion the Owl, a colorful watercolor owl wearing headphones perched on a branchOrion
Atlas the Ant, a friendly orange cartoon ant holding a magnifying glassAtlas
Aria the Eagle, a cartoon bald eagle holding a blue puzzle pieceAria
Kai the Turtle, a joyful green turtle with arms raised toward beams of sunlightKai
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A premium lay-flat version designed for writing, reflection, coaching, small groups, and repeated use.

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Meet Your Journal Companions

Four voices. Four ways to keep growing.

Orion the Owl, a colorful watercolor owl wearing headphones perched on a branch

Orion the Owl

Wisdom Nuggets

Short, thoughtful insights to help you think, grow, and see life differently.

Atlas the Ant, a friendly orange cartoon ant holding a magnifying glass

Atlas the Ant

Seek Clarity

Clear answers to the confusing questions, so you can decide with confidence.

Aria the Eagle, a cartoon bald eagle holding a blue puzzle piece

Aria the Eagle

Take Action

Bold challenges that turn what you learn into real, faithful next steps.

Kai the Turtle, a joyful green turtle with arms raised toward beams of sunlight

Kai the Turtle

Emotional Regulation

Calming tools to slow down and handle big emotions in healthy ways.

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The Curriculum

The 7-Week Curriculum Journey

A guided 7-week curriculum that helps teens explore identity, calling, obedience, perseverance, and trust through the world of Waiting for the Called.

  1. 1

    Hear

    Listen for God and learn discernment.

  2. 2

    Discover

    Notice identity, gifts, experiences, and calling clues.

  3. 3

    Set Apart

    Belong without losing yourself.

  4. 4

    Obey

    Recognize and respond to the small yes.

  5. 5

    Pursue

    Don't just wait. Prepare.

  6. 6

    Persevere

    Feel. Process. Continue.

  7. 7

    Trust

    Walk forward without needing the whole map.

Know the Caller, not just the calling.

For the Adults Walking Beside Them

You don't need all the answers either.

Parents, youth leaders, mentors, and educators often know that teenagers are wrestling with identity, purpose, relationships, disappointment, faith, and the future—but meaningful conversations are not always easy to start.

Waiting for the Called creates natural entry points for those conversations.

  • Christ-centered and Scripture-rooted

  • Designed for honest discussion

  • Encourages reflection without forced disclosure

  • Practical, visually engaging resources

  • Built around meaningful next steps

  • Created for real questions teens are already asking

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For Youth Leaders, Churches & Mentors

Help teens explore calling without pressuring them to have their entire future figured out.

Waiting for the Called is a discussion-rich, Christ-centered youth curriculum that helps teenagers learn to hear God, understand identity, make faithful choices, process difficult seasons, develop what God has placed in them, and trust Him when the future is unclear.

Designed to help leaders facilitate—not lecture.

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Facilitator Guide
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Student Guide

7-Week Journey

Seven complete themed sessions.

Facilitator Guide

Session plans, discussion prompts, Scripture support, leader guidance, and facilitation tools.

Student Guide

Visually engaging activities, reflections, Scripture connections, and practical application.

Reproducible Resources

Group agreement, prep checklist, attendance tracker, parent overview, evaluations, student reflection, and certificates.

Flexible Delivery

Use as a 7-week experience or extend sessions for your group.

Optional Book + Journal Connection

The curriculum can stand alone, while the novel and journal can deepen the experience.

ChurchesChristian schoolsYouth ministriesMentoring programsSmall groups

Everything you need to lead a meaningful 7-week experience—without building lessons from scratch.

Complete Curriculum Package
$74.99

One simple price designed to work for small youth groups, churches, ministries, mentoring programs, and growing student ministries.

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Digital curriculum materials. Product-specific use terms apply.

What's included

  • Complete Facilitator Guide
  • Complete Student Guide
  • All 7 themed session plans
  • Reproducible leader & parent resources
  • Printable student certificates
  • Flexible scheduling options
About

A movement for the ones still waiting

Waiting for the Called began as a story and grew into a Christian resource ecosystem designed to help young people explore identity, faith, emotional wellness, calling, perseverance, and purpose.

Created by author and coach Nicole Cherie, the project combines storytelling, reflection, Scripture, practical tools, and meaningful conversation to help teens move forward without feeling pressured to have their entire future figured out.

The heart behind Waiting for the Called is simple:

Know the Caller, not just the calling.

Nicole Cherie

Author

Sometimes the life you planned must be interrupted before the life you were called to live can begin.

Ready to Begin?

For one teen, start with the novel or journal. For a group, start with the curriculum. Want the full experience? Use all three together.

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Everything you need to start the journey

The novel, the guided journal, and the 7-week curriculum—built to work together for teens, families, and youth groups.

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The Novel

Waiting for the Called

by Nicole Cherie

  • A coming-of-age story about fear, faith, and calling
  • Perfect for teens, young adults, and parents
  • ISBN 979-8-9884075-0-8

$14.97

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Youth Edition
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The Journal

The Guided Journal

Featuring your four guides

  • Wisdom Nuggets, clarity prompts & bold challenges
  • Emotional regulation tools for overwhelming moments
  • Space to reflect chapter by chapter
Orion the OwlAtlas the AntAria the EagleKai the Turtle

$19.97

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The Waiting for the Called 7-week curriculum bundle, including the Student Guide, Facilitator Guide, and resource pages
Curriculum

7-Week Youth Curriculum

For groups & leaders

  • Seven ready-to-lead sessions
  • Discussion questions & reflection activities
  • Built for churches, schools & mentors

$74.99

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Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions

The calling may not be clear yet.
The next step can be.

Give a young person space to hear, discover, grow, persevere, trust, and keep walking.

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You are not just waiting. You are becoming.

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