Today we say goodbye. Thank you for 4 amazing years of The Joy Filled Podcast. It’s been the unexpected adventure of a lifetime and I’m forever grateful.    CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM    JOIN THE NOTICERS CLUB    The Joy Filled Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In case you missed it, last week I shared a big announcement - The Joy Filled Podcast will be coming to an end. Today I wanted to share a little more in depth about how I came to this decision and some of the ways I heard from the Lord through this decision making process to hopefully give you more clarity and encourage you if you’re also in the middle of making a big life decision.    CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM    JOIN THE NOTICERS CLUB    The Joy Filled Podcast is a part of the Christian...

  Today we’re celebrating 4 years of The Joy Filled Podcast! I have some things on my heart I want to share with you about what I've learned over the last four years and I have an announcement to share with you, so stick around to the end so you don’t miss that!    CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM    JOIN THE NOTICERS CLUB    Check out Sunbasket: gobble.com/JOYFILLED    The Joy Filled Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit...

With the rise of the “homemaker revolution” on social media and the homemaking aesthetic of pretty dresses, beautiful kitchens, and freshly baked sourdough comes *lots* of different feelings - am I right? While it’s a beautiful thing to be inspired by so many amazing women who do a wonderful job of sharing their homemaking, it can also leave you wondering, am I doing this right? Am I really a homemaker if my reality doesn’t look like that.    Here’s the thing - I love the homemaker aesthetic....

Let’s chat morning routines! My morning routine is constantly evolving depending on the season of life we’re in, the ages and stages of my kids, and what I need most but today I’m giving you a look at what my mornings have looked like lately and how I take a “plan with grace” approach to my routines. From what I do to set myself up to success to the homeschool schedule that’s working best for us right now, I’m sharing all things mornings with you in this episode.   CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM   JOIN...

It’s time for another Couch Chats entry! Tune in as I share what our life looks like these days, what’s new, all that’s changed this year, and what God has been teaching me lately.    CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM    JOIN THE NOTICERS CLUB    This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/JOY and get on your way to being your best self.    Check out Sunbasket: gobble.com/JOYFILLED    The Joy Filled Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For...

One of the things that freed me up the most in my motherhood journey was realizing that I don't always have to LIKE every single part of being a mom. I don’t have to like the 3 am wake up calls and poop accidents and toddler attitudes in order to do this job joyfully. If nobody’s ever told you that, let me be the first to fill you in on this secret - loving motherhood and doing it joyfully doesn’t mean you have to like every single part of it! Let’s just be real, nobody likes every single...

How can we see God even in the messy mundane moments of motherhood? The answer might be more simple than you think. See, it’s easy to feel far from God in this season of life – you’re busy, you’re tired, you hardly have a moment to yourself these days. But God’s Word promises us that if we seek Him, we will find Him. The more we look for Him, the more we’ll begin to see evidence of His goodness all over our lives. Yes, even in the chaos and the mess.    FULL SHOW NOTES    CONNECT ON...

I’m so excited to introduce you to Courtney Joseph Fallick! Courtney is a mom, writer, founder of Women Living Well and author of her newest book, Still Standing. In her book, Courtney walks us through the darkest season of her life and how she was able to walk with God through it.    She wrote this book for anyone who is walking through a dark season trying to find peace when there is none or joy when life is not enjoyable. It’s for anyone walking through unexpected grief or heartache, to...

It’s back to school season! Today I wanted to take some time to talk about back to school and all that this season brings. In my own life, I’ve noticed that this time of year can easily become a time where comparison takes root if I’m not careful, and I’m guessing I'm not the only one. So today I want to give you some encouragement, some scripture to pray over yourself, and some practical things you can do if you find yourself falling into comparison this time of year.    FULL SHOW...

Today we’re joined by author and founder of The Peaceful Press, Jennifer Pepito. Jennifer has a passion for equipping families to homeschool in a way that is developmentally appropriate, spiritually nourishing, and based on proven methods of education. She doesn’t want you just to homeschool. She wants to help you enjoy the homeschooling journey and learn with your children in ways that build connected families.    Jennifer shares with us about her newest book, Habits for a Sacred Home, which...

Have you been dreaming of starting a business, podcast, or creative pursuit of some kind? You’re in luck, because today we’re joined by the gal behind all things marketing at Glamour Farms, Haley Klockenga! Haley shares her story of how she took a chance and brought the idea of a podcast to her bosses and what eventually led to her being the host of the popular podcast for Christian women, Glamour Farms The Podcast.    Haley’s story is one of taking chances, shooting your shot, and not...

Today is such a special day because it’s my oldest’s 6th birthday which also means I’ve been a mom for SIX whole years! On one hand I’m not sure how it’s already been six years and on the other hand I’m not sure how it’s only been six years! Such is life, right?    In honor of my “mom birthday”, I thought it’d be fun to share six of my favorite lessons I’ve learned in motherhood over the last six years.    CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM    FULL SHOW NOTES    JOIN THE NOTICERS CLUB  Our Sponsors: *...

Let’s chat!! It’s been a minute since we’ve had a couch chat and we are long overdue so get cozy while I update you on all the things that have been going on in my life lately. If you came to my house and sat on my couch and asked me “how’s life?”, this is how I’d answer!    TW: I do talk about miscarriage in this episode - no details, just my experience navigating grief and what I’m doing to find joy and hope amidst the heartache. As always, my goal is to encourage you and I know so many of...

I am so excited for you to hear from my friend Diane Boden from The Minimalist Moms Podcast today! Diane and I share about how living more minimally has impacted our motherhood, we talk about what it looks like to be intentional about all our purchases, what to do when your kids have accumulated too much stuff, and we even dive into holidays & birthdays.  Diane makes minimalism feel simple and attainable for everyone, which is why I know you’re going to love her!    CONNECT WITH...

If you’re tired today, this one’s for you. I got to sit down with the incredible Jess Connolly and have an honest and real conversation surrounding her new book, Tired of Being Tired.    Jess and I talk about why we, as women especially, wear tired as a badge of honor, how we got so tired in the first place, how to identify what kind of tired you are, and most importantly - the good news that we don’t actually have to live tired. Jesus came to give us a better way and soul deep rest is ours...

Gals who love control - this one’s for you. Tara Sun, author of Surrender Your Story and host of Truth Talks with Tara is joining us today to talk all things surrender and control. From surrendering dreams and timelines, to motherhood, to how to let go and trust God, to the beauty and power of surrender - we pretty much cover it all and I can’t wait for you to listen in today.    CONNECT WITH TARA    CONNECT WITH JENNA    JOY FILLED ON IG    Check out Armoire and use my code JOYFILLED for up...

This week I’m sharing with you some of the best ways I have found to stay connected to God and grow your relationship with Him, even in the trenches of the early years of motherhood. These years take a lot out of us moms, but when we partner with God and prioritize our relationship with Him, we can thrive and find joy in every season of motherhood.    CONNECT WITH JENNA    JOY FILLED ON IG    Check out Armoire and use my code JOYFILLED for up to 50% off: www.armoire.style/JOYFILLED  Our...

Today we have the absolute honor of getting to hear from Courtney Doctor, Director of the Gospel Coalition and Author of From Garden to Glory - How Understanding God’s Story Changes Yours. In this episode, we discuss how looking at the Bible as a true narrative changes our faith and allows us a deeper understanding of God’s Word and the part we play in His story here and now. Courtney shares so much Bibilica wisdom and also some really great practical resources for reading and studying the...

Ohh, social media… We hate to love it and we love to hate it, BUT I believe that God can redeem it for His glory when we partner with Him to set boundaries and create a healthy relationship with it. So today, I’m sharing with you how you can walk in freedom from the comparison cycle that is so easy to fall into on social media, stop doom scrolling, and have practical tools in your back pocket for anytime comparison tries to sneak into your mind.     CONNECT WITH JENNA    JOY FILLED ON...

Tara Dew is joining us today to talk about living a joy filled life that is rooted in Christ. In Tara’s new book, Overflowing Joy, she walks us through Jesus’ teaching of the vine and the branches in John 15. Tara teaches us what that means and what it looks like to practically abide in Him so that our joy can be complete. We talk about gratitude and how that unlocks so much joy and cantonment in this life, living rooted in joy even in the early years of motherhood, and the great calling of...

Today we’re talking all things solo parenting! If you have a husband that travels for work or works long shifts, this one’s for you. Solo parenting weeks are HARD. Handling the load of home & kids & dinners & activities & all the things full time when you’re used to sharing it with your husband is HARD. Doing bedtime with crying kids who miss their daddy is HARD. But, good news friend, even here.. There is joy to be found and I’m gonna give you my best tips for making those...

Today we’re talking about whole body health with the lovely Heather Brown. Heather shares her story of postpartum depression and how that was the catalyst to her realizing the importance of not just physical health, but whole body health in our minds, bodies, and spirits. We talk about some of our favorite health deep dives and she also shares some great advice on how to start small and ditch the all or nothing mentality when it comes to your health goals.    CONNECT WITH JENNA    JOY FILLED...

Erica Campbell joins us today for a discussion on embracing the seasons of motherhood. Erica is a business owner and mom of 3 who is no stranger to the ups and downs of seasons in life and she gives so much encouragement and wisdom on how to lean into the season you’re in, listen to the prompting to slow down, and celebrate the joy in today - whether big or small. I walked away from this conversation feeling so refreshed and encouraged as if I was leaving a coffee date with a dear friend, and...