The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement

As mothers, it’s so easy to think of ourselves last and to forget all the wonderful things about ourselves that make us who we are. It’s also easy to only see the hard and the faults in ourselves. Which is why, from one mama to another, I want to share 5 things I know to be true about you, regardless of whether or not you believe them. Because the good news about truth is, it doesn’t care how you feel about it.
 
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JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Some of the most frequent conversations and frequently asked prayer requests in my DMs and messages are from mamas who are feeling called to stay home with their kids but are worried about leaving their job and their income on the line, and I get it! I’ve been there too. It’s scary becoming a one income family and it can feel like one giant trust-fall with Jesus. But I believe that being called to your home does not mean you have to forfeit bringing in income for your family. 
 
God created you and I as women with a unique resourcefulness and creativity and if you allow it, stepping into the role of homemaker and mother full time can actually be an amazing opportunity to let those God-given giftings shine. So today is for you - mama who feels the call but is scared to step into the unknown. I want to give you some encouragement and also give you 10 examples of ways to make money right from your home.
 
Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode!
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Postpartum… the best of times, and sometimes the worst of times. Am I right? The postpartum season is so full of ups and downs, which is to be expected. The high highs of having a new baby to love will leave you feeling like you can do absolutely anything, but the low lows that can often accompany this life changing time… that part’s a little bit harder to talk about. In this episode I’m sharing with you a little bit of my story when it comes to postpartum and giving you some habits that will help support you if you find yourself struggling.
 
Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode!
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

If you’ve ever felt as though the work you’re doing as a stay at home mom doesn’t mean very much in the grand scheme of things, or maybe that you should be doing something more impactful with your life, this episode is for you! We’re answering the question - “Am I doing enough?” with Biblical truth and perspective for you. 
 
Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode!
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith
 

What do you want your kids to say about their mom and their childhood when they’re grown? Have you thought about it? It can be difficult to think that far in advance when the present is so all consuming, which is why I’m sharing with you one of my favorite practices to help you keep the end in mind and be the mom you hope to be, everyday. 
Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode!
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith
 

One of the best parts about being a stay at home mom is having the flexibility and freedom to make your own schedule! This week’s episode is all about why I love rhythms and routines more than rigid schedules, how to create your own daily rhythms, and learning to pivot and try new things when you feel something isn’t quite working anymore. 
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith
 

Today we’re diving into the societal pressures that we face as moms and I’m giving you 4 things you need to STOP doing in order to free yourself up and enjoy motherhood without the unnecessary pressure from society because let’s not forget, we are in this world but not of it - and that applies to motherhood just as much as anything else. 
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith
 

One of the most common reasons I hear people say why they could never stay home with their kids is “I just feel like I don't have a purpose outside of being a mom anymore” and, “I want to have a purpose outside of motherhood.”
 
I want to debunk that myth and encourage you if you’re feeling this way or you’ve found yourself saying something similar.
 
Today I want to share with you the one thing you need to know about finding purpose as a stay at home mom.
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

I don’t know about you, but the older my kids get the more I find myself feeling like I hardly even look them in the eyes some days. They are busy toddlers moving from one thing to another at a million miles an hour and I get caught up wrestling babies and chores and to do lists… it’s no wonder I feel like I miss them even when they’re right next to me all day.
 
It’s because we’re lacking true connection.
 
We are coexisting with our kids instead of connecting with them.
 
So on the podcast today I am sharing 3 easy ways to connect and have fun with your kids again and, I promise, they take little to no extra effort on your part! We are all about minimum effort, maximum results around here.
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Postpartum is an extremely difficult season to navigate and while I definitely don’t have all the answers, I have learned some things along the way! In this episode I’m sharing 4 easy to implement tools that really changed the game for me when it comes to ditching the stress and overwhelm and thriving in postpartum.
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith
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