The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement

112 | The Beauty of Surrender with Tara Sun

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. 
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111 | Growing Your Relationship with God Even in the Trenches of Motherhood

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. 
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110 | How Understanding God’s Story Changes Ours with Courtney Doctor

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 Bible and I know you’re going to absolutely love hearing from her today. 
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109 | Finding Freedom From Comparison on Social Media

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.  
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108 | How Living Rooted in Christ Brings Overflowing Joy with Tara Dew

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 raising kids that are rooted in Christ. Tara truly lives out this message of living with Overflowing Joy and I know you’re going to be so blessed by her today. 
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107 | My Husband’s on a Work Trip - HELP! Here’s How I Minimize Stress + Make The Most of Solo Parenting Weeks

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 times when you have to go solo a little more fun. 
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106 | Easy Ways to Prioritize Health in Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Even in Busy Seasons with Heather Brown

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. 
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105 | Embracing Slower Seasons and Finding Joy in Right Now with Erica Campbell

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 I know that’s how you’ll feel after listening too. 
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104 | How to Be a Light in a Dark World with Allyson Golden

Have you ever met those people that just feel like sunshine? Allyson is one of them! She radiates the light of Jesus and today she’s reminding us that we can (and should) too. The world needs your unique light and your story is what God will use to shine His light in the world. Allyson’s new book, Arise and Shine, is amazing for all women in any season with such timely reminders and encouragement about how to be a light that ignites hope in a dark world. 
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103 | Get Your Hopes Up: Believing God is Good Even When Life Brings Sorrow

Let’s call this one another entry in the “Couch Chats” series - where we pull back the curtain and talk about life, as if you were sitting on my couch having coffee with me. 
 
If we’re honest, the first few months of the year have been hard for us, and maybe you can relate. Which is why today I want to share some encouragement around “getting your hopes up” even if that might feel impossible right now. BEcause here’s what I know to be true: God is in the business of working everything together for His glory and our good, and if it’s not good, He’s not done. 
 
Thanks for always letting me share my heart with you. Grab your favorite drink and let’s chat. 
JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB
Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches
Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith