The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement

122 | Mothering With An Eternal Perspective

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 part of it. Today we’re answering the question, “how do i remain joyful even in the parts of motherhood i probably wont ever look back on and miss?” So let's dive in! 
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121 | Jesus Is With You In The Mundane

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. 
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120 | Living in God’s Light When Your World Falls Apart with Courtney Joseph Fallick

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 give you tools and encouragement to press into Jesus in the midst of it all. There’s something for everyone in this conversation today, because none of us are exempt from grief and heartache. I pray this blesses you and you enjoy hearing from Courtney Joseph Fallick. 
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Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith
 
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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. 
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119 | Back To School Season And The Temptation To Compare

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. 
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Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith
 
FULL SHOW NOTES 
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. 
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118 | Habits for a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito

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 teaches us how to create rhythms in our home that emulate historic Christian practices and ultimately restore our modern families. 
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117 | It’s Time To Take A Chance On That Thing You’ve Been Dreaming Of with Haley Klockenga

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 letting great be the enemy of good. She inspires us to do it scared, do it before you’re ready, and she reminds us that if God calls us to it, He’ll equip us for it! 
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116 | I Became a Mom SIX Years Ago Today! Here’s Six Things I’ve Learned In My Six Years of Motherhood

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. 
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115 | Couch Chats: Getting Honest About Navigating Change, Body Image Struggles, and Processing Grief

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 you who have walked this road which is why I’m choosing to share openly about it, but if it’s not for you I completely understand. 
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Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
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114 | Uncomplicating Minimalism and Living More Intentionally with Diane Boden

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! 
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113 | If You’re Tired of Being Tired with Jess Connolly

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 to enjoy in the name of Jesus. If you’re feeling a little soul-tired today, I hope this helps.  
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Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith
 
CONNECT WITH JESS 
TIRED OF BEING TIRED 
 
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