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The Jess Connolly Podcast

The Jess Connolly Podcast

By Jess Connolly

This is what you’ve been craving: lighthearted conversations for soul-tired women based on deep spiritual truths. The Jess Connolly podcast is for people who live on mission and want to walk in abundance. It’s a coffee date with a friend who gets how full your life is - but who also wants to help you feel alive. You can listen in the midst of the messy or the mundane and leave feeling understood and less overwhelmed.
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Episode 51: Ruth Chou Simons

The Jess Connolly PodcastSep 12, 2019

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Episode 32: Am I Doing Enough for God?
Mar 25, 202427:27
Episode 31: 5 Tips if Your Brain is Fried

Episode 31: 5 Tips if Your Brain is Fried

If your brain feels fried or you’re lacking mental clarity and peace, this episode is for you. And - you’re not in the minority, sadly, most of us feel this way. All of our brains are overstimulated. The default setting for women in our current culture is overwhelmed, but that doesn’t have to continue to be our reality. We don’t have to keep consenting to live distracted, confused, and mentally exhausted.
This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.
Let’s Go.
Don’t Miss:Pre-Order 1 Copy of Tired of Being Tired⁠ and I’ll send you the audiobook for free (with bonus content) and Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series I recorded with incredible women from all walks of life.
Mar 18, 202421:58
Episode 30: Saying No, Setting Boundaries, and Staying Soft
Mar 11, 202433:51
Episode 29: Simply Pray, an interview with Deb Hopper

Episode 29: Simply Pray, an interview with Deb Hopper

In this episode, Jess interviews Deb Hopper, author of, ‘Simply Pray,’ and Jess' mom. You’ll hear them discuss how Deb went through asking, seeking, and knocking in her own life as a single mom and how every concern, big and small, is worth bringing to God.  Join Jess’ Leaders are Learners book club and dive into this book with us; join and share your thoughts through email or voice message!

Let’s Go.

Don’t Miss:

⁠Leaders are Learners!Join Jess’s book club ⁠here⁠, where you’ll read transformative books together. We are currently reading ‘Simply Pray’ by Deb Hopper. You’ll get an additional Q&A from the author and a space to call in and share your thoughts on the podcast!

Looking for a prayer journal? Get the 5-Year Prayer Journal mentioned on this episode.

Mar 04, 202433:03
Episode 28: My 5 Biggest Motherhood Regrets (So Far)
Feb 26, 202428:52
 Episode 27: Stop Stressing About Sabbath

Episode 27: Stop Stressing About Sabbath

In this episode, we're talking all about Sabbath. We all notice the stressors surrounding Sabbath that prevent us from truly resting in God’s gift, and on this episode, we can promise you– no stress here! 

Jess shares why we Sabbath, how we practice Sabbath in different seasons, AND answers questions from YOU about Sabbath! 

Want to Find Your Sabbath? Preorder a copy of Tired of Being Tired, and you’ll get this guide to designing your own Sabbath. 

We hope this episode blesses you and gives you the freedom to rest and enjoy your Sabbath no matter your life stage.

Let’s go!

Don’t miss: 

Looking to Find Your Sabbath? Preorder 1 Copy of Tired of Being Tired and get The Sabbath Guide for FREE. 

Struggling to read your bible? Listen to God’s word effortlessly using Dwell. The Jess Connolly Podcast is partnering with Dwell, and you can get 25% off your year subscription at www.dwellapp.io/jess

Life School is a new coaching community for men and women who are tired + want to keep going. preorder: Get your first month of Life School for free when you pre-order two copies of Tired of Being Tired! Let us know here that you’ve preordered and you’ll get your first month of Life School.

Feb 19, 202432:22
Episode 26: Lent for Tired Women
Feb 12, 202432:35
 Episode 25: Don’t Give Up Just Yet, an interview with Nick Connolly

Episode 25: Don’t Give Up Just Yet, an interview with Nick Connolly

If you’ve ever wanted to give up something that matters, this episode is for you. On this episode, Jess interviews Nick Connolly, husband, father, pastor, and author of his first book, ‘Don’t Give Up Just Yet’. You’ll hear them talk about befriending resistance, perceived silenced from God, and what to do when you want to quit. If you’ve ever felt defeated or discouraged to the point where you fantasize about shutting it down and walking away - this episode is for you. If you want to keep going, or even if you don’t - this episode is for you. 

Let’s go.

Don’t miss: 

⁠Leaders are Learners!Join Jess’s book club ⁠here⁠, where you’ll read transformative books together. We are currently reading Don’t Give Up Just Yet by Nick Connolly. You’ll get insider info from the authors and a space to call in and share your thoughts on the podcast!


Join Go Teams! Go Teams is for the women who are called (specifically to small business, writing, ministry, or business) and need equipping. It’s for the women who are desperate to make their callings about God and His glory. It’s for the women who feel stuck — before they start or once they’re in the thick of it. Register and use JESS100 for $100 off!

Feb 05, 202446:28
Episode 24: 10 Ways to Chase Down Joy
Jan 29, 202431:48
Episode 23: 4 Questions for Discipleship

Episode 23: 4 Questions for Discipleship

Whether you call it discipleship, mentoring, leadership, spiritual formation - whatever you call it, having people to walk with us as we walk with Jesus feels really important. On this episode, you’ll hear Jess share her experience with mentorship and the 4 questions she’s asking as a leader and hopes that you’ll find them useful. Whether you’re a current mentor, discipleship leader, whether you crave those things or even if you feel REALLY turned off by them - this is for you! 

Let’s Go.

Don’t Miss:

Life School is a new coaching community for men and women who are tired + want to keep going. Get your first month of Life School for free when you pre-order two copies of Tired of Being Tired! Let us know here that you’ve preordered and you’ll get your first month of Life School.

Join Go Teams! Go Teams are for the women who are called (specifically to small business, writing, ministry, or business) and need equipping. They’re for the women who are desperate to make their callings about God and His glory. They’re for the women who feel stuck — either before they start or once they’re in the thick of it. Get on the waitlist today and get $100 off with code JESS100

Struggling to read your bible? Listen to God’s word effortlessly using Dwell. The Jess Connolly Podcast is partnering with Dwell and you can get 25% off your year subscription at www.dwellapp.io/jess

Looking to reduce your anxiety and stress, elevate your mood and motivation, AND experience goal-crushing focus? Try Magic Mind. You can get 1 month off the 3-month subscription and use JC20 for an extra 20% off!

Jan 23, 202431:05
Episode 22: Sharing My New Year Goals
Jan 15, 202452:04
Episode 21: New Marriage, Same Couple, an interview with Josh and Katie Walters

Episode 21: New Marriage, Same Couple, an interview with Josh and Katie Walters

If you’ve ever wished for another couple to be honest about the hardest days of their marriage and to compassionately give you insight into how you can have a new marriage with the same couple, this episode and this new book we’re reading in our Leaders are Learners book club is for you. 

Listen to Josh and Katie Walters share with Jess about their book ‘New Marriage, Same Couple’. It’s about the gospel, about redemption, and it will still be a great resource as you lead right where you’re at. If your marriage is great and you want it to stay that way, if your marriage is lackluster and you’ve lost hope, if you’re on the absolute worst day of your marriage - this episode is for you. 

Let’s Go.

Don’t Miss:

⁠Leaders are Learners!Join Jess’ book club ⁠here⁠, where you’ll read transformative books together– we currently are reading ‘New Marriage, Same Couple’’ By Josh and Katie Walters. You’ll get insider info from the authors and a space to call in and share your own thoughts on the podcast!

Pre-order one copy of Tired of Being Tired and get the audiobook for free (when it’s released), you’ll also get access to Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series for tired women. 

Love our podcast? Then we know you’ll love the GoodHard Story Podcast with Katherine Wolf. Sit in on candid conversations with Katherine, the Hope Heals team, and some beloved guests as they work out what it means to wholeheartedly live a good/hard life.
Join Go Teams! Go Teams are for the women who are called (specifically to small business, writing, ministry, or business) and need equipping. They’re for the women who are desperate to make their callings about God and His glory. They’re for the women who feel stuck — either before they start or once they’re in the thick of it. Get on the waitlist today!

Jan 08, 202452:36
Episode 20: New Goals, Fresh Grace, Same Us
Jan 02, 202456:03
Episode 19: Take Inventory Of Your Life

Episode 19: Take Inventory Of Your Life

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

On this episode, you’ll hear Jess share about taking inventory, the why, and the how. How can we really dive into the work of partnering with God to see fruit and growth in our lives until we know where we’re at? You’ll hear practical tips regarding taking inventory in a grace-filled way.

We pray this episode is a gentle guide if you’d like to do some reflecting at the end of the year or at the start of the new one. 

Let’s Go. 

Don’t Miss:

Get your FREE Inventory PDF here to begin to take inventory in your life today!

Life School is a new coaching community for men and women who are tired + want to keep going.

Get your first month of Life School for free when you pre-order two copies of Tired of Being Tired! Let us know here that you’ve preordered and you’ll get your first month of Life School.

If you're looking to start 2024 by creating a habit of prayer, pick up a 6-month or 12-month prompted prayer journal from Val Marie Paper, you can use the code JESS10 to get 10% off your purchase through the end of the year! 

Love our podcast? Then we know you’ll love the GoodHard Story Podcast with Katherine Wolf. Sit in on candid conversations with Katherine, the Hope Heals team, and some beloved guests as they work out what it means to wholeheartedly live a good/hard life.

Dec 18, 202321:57
Episode 18: Don’t Lose Your Mind This Christmas

Episode 18: Don’t Lose Your Mind This Christmas

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

It’s funny that we corporately get so excited about the holidays and at the same time, we corporately talk about how crazy we felt during them once they’re over. We post a million memes about Mariah Carey in October, and then we all post the same meme the week after Christmas about how confused we are. We join in on the narrative of joy and celebration, but we also join in on the preset narrative about how this season leaves us feeling. 

If this resonates with you, this episode is for you. Join Jess on this episode as she shares 4 things to say no to during the holiday season and 4 things to say yes to.

Let’s not lose our minds this Christmas. 

Let’s go. 

Don’t Miss:

Pre-order one copy of Tired of Being Tired and get the audiobook for free (when it’s released), you’ll also get access to Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series for tired women. 

If you're looking to start 2024 by creating a habit of prayer, pick up a 6-month or 12-month prompted prayer journal from Val Marie Paper, you can use the code JESS10 to get 10% off your purchase through the end of the year! 

The Logos Bible Study app contains a powerful Bible study and sermon prep platform that allows you to study Scripture and consult commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, and more—all from your computer, tablet, or phone. You can get started with the Logos Bible Study app with an exclusive offer for listeners of the “Jess Connolly Podcast”. Visit www.logos.com/jessconnolly to learn more

Connect further with Jess:

https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Dec 11, 202316:32
Episode 17: The 7 Shifts That Changed My Life

Episode 17: The 7 Shifts That Changed My Life

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

You may ask yourself, Do we really need another book on rest? Is a book going to help if you are exhausted and there’s nothing in your life you can quit? Will rest help when you feel like you’re in a debilitating or painful season? Do you already feel bad about how much you work or how full your life is? Does it sound exhausting to be told unrealistic ideas about fighting your own fatigue by someone who couldn’t possibly understand your life?

If you’re asking these questions, this episode is for you. On today’s episode, Jess reads portions of Tired of Being Tired, shares surprising behind-the-scenes, and details on free gifts we’re giving away to people who preorder Tired of Being Tired. 

Let’s Go.

Don’t Miss:

Pre-order one copy of Tired of Being Tired and get the audiobook for free (when it’s released), you’ll also get access to Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series for tired women. 

If you're looking to start 2024 by creating a habit of prayer, pick up a 6-month or 12-month prompted prayer journal from Val Marie Paper, you can use the code JESS10 to get 10% off your purchase through the end of the year! 

Love our podcast? Then we know you’ll love the GoodHard Story Podcast with Katherine Wolf. Sit in on candid conversations with Katherine, the Hope Heals team, and some beloved guests as they work out what it means to wholeheartedly live a good/hard life.

The Logos Bible Study app contains a powerful Bible study and sermon prep platform that allows you to study Scripture and consult commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, and more—all from your computer, tablet, or phone. You can get started with the Logos Bible Study app with an exclusive offer for listeners of the “Jess Connolly Podcast”. Visit www.logos.com/jessconnolly to learn more

Connect further with Jess:

https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Dec 05, 202335:59
Episode 16: Gifts You Won’t Hate with Mimi Striplin
Nov 27, 202324:34
Episode 15: Body Freedom this Holiday Season

Episode 15: Body Freedom this Holiday Season

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

This episode is for you if you have a body and sometimes wonder if it truly is a good body. Maybe this holiday season you are visiting family who comments on your body, feeling funky about a body that is changing, experiencing insecurity while you take holiday pictures, or just really wanting to get through the season of parties without engaging in the wild yoyo of indulging and withholding.

So let’s get our minds right, our hearts ready, and our answers prepared for that one aunt who always comments on whether or not we’ve lost our baby weight. 

Let’s Go.

Don’t Miss:

Click here to get Holiday Conversation Helpers!

We’re so excited to partner with Compassion International and to invite you into the partnership as well. It’s not just changing the lives of children; it’s changing entire families. Whole communities. When you sponsor a child, you ensure access to quality education, medical checkups, healthy food, clean water and most importantly, the love of Jesus. 

To sponsor a child today you can text JESS at 83393 or go to Compassion.com/JESS. When you sponsor, Compassion will send you a copy of You Are the Girl for the Job as a token of our thanks for investing in the life of a child. Let’s go!

The Logos Bible Study app contains a powerful Bible study and sermon prep platform that allows you to study Scripture and consult commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, and more—all from your computer, tablet, or phone. You can get started with the Logos Bible Study app with an 10% off at www.logos.com/jessconnolly.


Connect further with Jess:
https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Nov 20, 202351:37
Episode 14: You Are More Than You’ve Been Told, an interview with Hosanna Wong

Episode 14: You Are More Than You’ve Been Told, an interview with Hosanna Wong

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

On this episode, Jess sits down with her close friend, Hosanna Wong to discuss her latest book, ‘You Are More Than You’ve Been Told’ . Hosanna is an international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken word artist. This episode is for you if you’ve been told lies about yourself that have trapped you in the wrong patterns of thinking and in the wrong patterns of living. We hope this episode serves to remind you that you are more than you’ve been told. Join Jess’ Leaders are Learners and dive into this book together with us and you can even call in and share your own thoughts on the podcast! 

Let’s Go.

Don’t Miss:

⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠ Join Jess’ book club ⁠here⁠, where together you’ll read transformative books together– we currently are reading ‘You Are More Than You've Been Told’ By Hosanna Wong. You’ll get insight into exactly how Jess is making shifts based on each book and a space to call in and share your own thoughts on the podcast!

We’re so excited to partner with Compassion International and to invite you into the partnership as well. It’s not just changing the lives of children; it’s changing entire families. Whole communities. When you sponsor a child, you ensure access to quality education, medical checkups, healthy food, clean water and most importantly, the love of Jesus. 

To sponsor a child today you can text JESS at 83393 or go to Compassion.com/JESS. Let’s go.

Connect further with Jess:

https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Nov 13, 202351:08
Episode 13: Ask Me Anything– With a Twist
Nov 06, 202340:21
Episode 12: Friendship: Messy and Worth It - Part 3
Oct 30, 202356:12
Episode 11: Friendship: Messy and Worth It - Part 2
Oct 23, 202347:26
Episode 10: Friendship with God, an interview with Faith Eury Cho

Episode 10: Friendship with God, an interview with Faith Eury Cho

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

Friendship with God. Does that sound boring or like something you crave? Jess and Faith Eury Cho sit down and talk about this very thing, and Faith’s new book: ‘Experiencing Friendship with God’. We talk about finding our own God language, enjoying God and His presence, and pressing into to experience even more of Him than we are now.

Join Leaders are Learners as we dive into this book together! You’ll get insight into exactly how Jess is making shifts based on this book and a space to call in and share your own thoughts on the podcast. 

Let’s Go.

Don’t Miss:

Leaders are Learners!⁠ Join Jess’ book club ⁠here⁠, where together you’ll read transformative books together– we currently are reading ‘Experiencing Friendship with God?’ By Faith Eury Cho. 

Connect further with Jess:

https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Oct 16, 202336:51
 Episode 9: Friendship: Messy and Worth It - Part 1
Oct 09, 202341:36
Episode 8: Tired of Being Tired

Episode 8: Tired of Being Tired

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

Every woman we know is tired. And it’s not getting better. On today’s episode, Jess announces ‘Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion’, her next book, launching in April. Jess shares her heart behind the book, why she wrote it, what it’s about, and more! She believes that just because we are tired, doesn’t mean we need to continue to stay exhausted and defeated. That a shift in belief and behavior changes the world. 

Preorder your copy of ‘Tired of Being Tired’ today and we’ll give you your preorder gifts later. 

Let’s go!


Don’t Miss:

Are you ready for deeply spiritual truths and realistic daily practices to fight fatigue? Preorder ‘Tired of Being Tired today

We’ve got a free gift for you: Are you living fully awake? Take the Wake Up Your Soul Quiz + use these journaling prompts for a quick soul check-in. 

The Logos Bible Study app contains a powerful Bible study and sermon prep platform that allows you to study Scripture and consult commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, and more—all from your computer, tablet, or phone. You can get started with the Logos Bible Study app with an 10% off at www.logos.com/jessconnolly.


Connect further with Jess:
https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Oct 02, 202340:54
 Episode 7: Let’s Talk About Health
Sep 25, 202344:37
Episode 6: Fashion Without Fuss, an interview with Katie Walters

Episode 6: Fashion Without Fuss, an interview with Katie Walters

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not Jess’  podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

Jess and her sister, Katie Walters, an entrepreneur and CEO of Francis and Benedict, a mom of 7, a wife, a sister, a daughter, and a friend. Together Jess and Katie talk about their love for fashion, how they plan their outfits for their weeks, and how having fun with fashion helps them continue to live in abundance.

If you love getting dressed– you’ll love this episode.

If you hate it– it might just change your life. 

Let’s Go

Don’t Miss:

We’ve got a free gift for you: Wake Up Your Soul - it’s got a short quiz you can take to check in on your soul + a few quick journaling prompts to help you process. 


Sep 18, 202346:44
Episode 5: Five Things To Do If You Feel Like A Mess
Sep 11, 202346:27
Episode 4: What Was I Made For?

Episode 4: What Was I Made For?

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast! 

Did you see The Barbie Movie? Did it give you big feelings? Are you avoiding it like Jess was? In this episode, we're talking all about women, the pressure we're under, the "political" tensions surrounding this movie, and why many of us feel like unlikely leaders.

Jess also shares her top tips for leadership, because spoiler alert: YOU are a leader, and invites you to join her "Leaders are Learners" book club. This is a don't-miss episode!

Let’s Go. 

Don’t Miss: 

Leaders are Learners! Join Jess’ book club here, where together you'll read transformative books together. You'll get insight into exactly how Jess is making shifts based on each book, insider info from the authors, and a space to call in and share your own thoughts on the podcast!

The Logos Bible Study app contains a powerful Bible study and sermon prep platform that allows you to study Scripture and consult commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, and more—all from your computer, tablet, or phone. You can get started with the Logos Bible Study app with an 10% off at www.logos.com/jessconnolly.

Sep 04, 202336:28
Episode 3: You Might Need Therapy, an interview with Kobe Campbell

Episode 3: You Might Need Therapy, an interview with Kobe Campbell

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast! 

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for women who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for the women who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next. 

On this episode, Kobe Campbell, an award-winning therapist, bestselling author, and transformative leader shares her insight and expertise on mental health and therapy. This episode is for you if you are curious about where God and mental health intersect, if you are interested in therapy but can’t afford, and if you want to know what trauma is in general. 

Whether you’re listening in the messy, the mundane, the quiet, or the busiest season ever - We’ve been praying for you and We’re so glad you’re here.

Let’s Go. 

Don’t Miss: 

Want to hear more from Kobe? Purchase her book, “Why am I like this?”

Interested in seeking therapy? Kobe gives these resources for those seeking therapy: Open Path Collective, the Scattered Joy Project, and  The Loveland Foundation.

Aug 28, 202349:24
Episode 2: The Fall is Coming, an interview with Nick Connolly

Episode 2: The Fall is Coming, an interview with Nick Connolly

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast! 

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for women who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for the women who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next. 

On this episode, Jess sits down with her husband and Bright City Church Pastor, Nick Connolly to talk about Fall. Nick gives wisdom and insight to a season of busyness! Together, they share what they’ve learned in the past 10 years and hope to encourage and equip you to step into this next season with grace and freedom! 

Whether you’re listening in the messy, the mundane, the quiet, or the busiest season ever - We’ve been praying for you and We’re so glad you’re here.

Let’s Go. 

Don’t Miss: 


We’ve got a free gift for you: Fall into Freedom is back and its FREE! We’ve shortened this guide and our hope it that it helps you enter this season well!

Aug 21, 202349:59
Episode 1: Don’t Sleepwalk Through Life
Aug 14, 202331:55
Summer Farewell: What We're Going to Be Up To | Episode 183

Summer Farewell: What We're Going to Be Up To | Episode 183

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! Summer is here and Team Go + Tell Gals is signing off until the fall, to reset for the new season of the podcast. Jess and GATG team member, Emily, share upcoming rhythms for the summer, our prayer for our Go + Tell Gal this summer and an exciting update for the fall.

This is a summer to cease striving and to live fully in the present, so you can look back at the end of the summer knowing how you saw the goodness of Jesus. We are sending you off to dream, to rest and to be presently joyful.

Need help stepping into your whole self this summer? Download our FREE Summer to Thrive Guide here! This guide serves women who want to embrace every ounce of fun and freedom the summer has to offer, while also bringing some intentionality to this summer.

We bless you and He is mighty in you. See you in the fall!

Don’t miss: 

The Summer to Thrive Guide is back again, and this year it’s FREE! We send you off with grace and equipping to strategize the transition to the new season. It’s time to thrive this summer! 

Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

May 25, 202326:44
Whole Woman Summer | Episode 182
May 18, 202331:01
Celebrating All Moms with Deb Hopper | Episode 181

Celebrating All Moms with Deb Hopper | Episode 181

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This season on the podcast, we want to join in on conversations you’re already having. As May begins, we are talking about an important relationship in our lives - Celebrating All Moms. Jess and her mom, Deb Hopper, are speaking on honoring all of our moms, advice for mothers in the thick of it and navigating adult children relationships.

All mothers deserve a place of honor for what they've done in our lives, whether or not they have been spiritually guiding you along the way. We should provide honor and grace for bringing us into this world, and the impact moms have on our lives. 

If you are a woman, there is no part of kingdom motherhood that’s off limits to you. You get to lead, you get to care, you get to shepherd, you get to be on their team.

He is mighty in you.

Don’t miss: 

Want to hear more from Deb? Sign up to receive Deb’s newsletter centered on mentorship and to learn more from her wisdom!

In Beth Moore’s memoir, All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir, she places honor where it’s deserved yet acknowledges what she gained in those relationships as well. Pick up a copy!

Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

May 11, 202355:53
Life Planning for Real Women: Relationships | Episode 180
Apr 27, 202335:30
Life Planning for Real Women: Preparation | Episode 179
Apr 20, 202332:16
Life Planning for Real Women: Planning and Strategizing | Episode 178
Apr 13, 202346:30
Women of the Resurrection | Episode 177
Apr 06, 202312:27
Jasmine Holmes: Never Cast Out | Episode 176

Jasmine Holmes: Never Cast Out | Episode 176

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This episode, we are chatting about a new book to provide wisdom in the fight against shame: Never Cast Out: How the Gospel Puts an End to the Story of Shame. Jess and special guest, Jasmine Holmes, dive into the battle between women and the shame we feel within the depths of our souls. Jasmine Holmes is a leader, author, history teacher and communicator - focusing on teaching women about identity through different mediums of communication. 

Her new book Never Cast Out pulls back the curtain on how guilt began in the world and healthy alternatives to how to deal with shame. We hope this episode encourages you to dive deeper into this hard topic and provides some insight into this woman who uses her words for His glory. 

Order Jasmine’s new book to join us in the war against shame! 

He is mighty in you.

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Mar 30, 202336:05
How to Hear From God | Episode 175
Mar 23, 202327:37
Community and Your Calling | Episode 174

Community and Your Calling | Episode 174

Mar 16, 202327:18
Unpopular Opinions About Our Callings | Episode 173
Mar 09, 202326:15
Do you feel fear about your calling? | Episode 172

Do you feel fear about your calling? | Episode 172

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This season on the podcast, we want to answer the questions you’re already asking. In this week’s episode, we are diving into very human emotions: Do you feel fear about your calling? Jess and GATG team member, Emily, speak truth over these common feelings, provide different responses to fear and ways we can fight back.

The presence of fear, worry and anxiety does not negate your courage. It’s the beginning of stepping into all God has called you to. It means you’re human, you love people and God, and want to handle all this well. We see you and are walking with you.

Because instead of allowing fear to be a constant background noise in our lives, we need to pull the car over, turn the engine off, turn to the backseat and speak truth to it, so we can move past the fear in Jesus’ name.

He is mighty in you.

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Go Teams is open for the first and last time for this year! If you’re ready to make a move in your calling, this is for you - specifically in writing, small business, ministry, or podcasting. Join Go Teams today!

Looking for a beautiful Bible that gets you excited to open God’s Word? Hosanna Revival has over 40 different Bible designs in ESV, CSB, NLT and KJV. Hopefully, you can find a design that speaks to you and reminds you of the detail and beauty of God’s Word, using the discount code GOANDTELL for 15% off your order!

We want you to join us on March 4 for our Rally event, a one day coaching session for women who want to set goals, dream and strategize for your soul. We would love to have you with us in Charleston, so find out more details about this life-changing event and mark your calendars!

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Mar 02, 202340:55
Phylicia Masonheimer: Every Woman A Theologian | Episode 171

Phylicia Masonheimer: Every Woman A Theologian | Episode 171

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This episode, we are chatting about an upcoming book to help equip women to speak more plainly about the Gospel: Everyone Woman a Theologian. Jess and special guest, Phylicia Masonheimer, break down theology before the book hits the shelves. Phylicia Masonheimer is multi-missional: the founder of the ministry Everyone Woman A Theologian, a traditional writer, podcast host, coffee brand guru, foster care sponsor and leader of the annual women’s theology conference, Verity.

Her new book Everyone Woman a Theologian helps make what she learned in college and seminary available for all women to equip them to be confident in talking about the Gospel to others in their communities.

We hope this episode encourages you in wanting to know God more intimately because if we truly love Him, we want to know what He says about things in the Bible - not just knowing His character. Preorder Phylicia’s new book and pick up a copy to dive into theology more for yourself!

He is mighty in you. Let’s get in the boat today, friends.

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Looking for a community of coaching to jump start your calling in small business, writing, ministry, speaking or podcasting? Go Teams is for you to move in your mission and you can join the waitlist for our next round today.

We want you to join us on March 4 for Rally, a one day coaching session for women who want to set goals, dream and strategize for your soul. We would love to have you with us in Charleston, so find out more details about this life-changing event and mark your calendars!

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Feb 23, 202335:40
BTS Small Business Women | Episode 170

BTS Small Business Women | Episode 170

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! In this week’s episode, we are giving you a behind the curtain look of our organization and what we do: Small Business Women. Jess and GATG team member, Anna, provide tips and tricks for starting, sustaining and moving forward in your small business no matter where you are in the process.

Whether you’re at Step A in your small business journey or Step Y, these five practical tips will help you refresh and reframe the goals of serving your Who and encouraging you in this continued calling. Your small business is a big thing that God has called you to, so don’t be afraid to ask questions, pitch vision and nurture your Who.

Want to learn even more about the ins-and-outs of small business? Want to join a community of like-minded, small business women? Consider joining our next round of Go Teams to hear even more.

He is mighty in you.

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Looking for a community of coaching to jump start your calling in small business, writing, ministry, speaking or podcasting? Go Teams is for you to move in your mission and you can join the waitlist for our next round today.

We want you to join us on March 4 for Rally, a one day coaching session for women who want to set goals, dream and strategize for your soul. We would love to have you with us in Charleston, so find out more details about this life-changing event and mark your calendars!

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Feb 16, 202325:54
BTS A Woman Teaching the Word | Episode 169

BTS A Woman Teaching the Word | Episode 169

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! In this week’s episode, we are giving you a look behind the curtain at one aspect of our organization: A Woman Teaching the Word. Jess and GATG team member, Anna, provide insights to traveling to teach and answer questions you’re asking about this important topic.

We want our female communicators to be encouraged to continue on in the kingdom work they are doing through their speaking engagements. This episode is a one-stop-shop for how we get started, prep and deliver in life-speaking ways - we are on your team.

If you feel called to speak, you are the girl for this job, and He has asked you to deliver this message for His glory, your good and the benefit of those in the rooms you occupy. He wants you to use your gifts and for it to give Him glory and for it to be life giving for you.

He is mighty in you.

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Want to read more resources about women in teaching roles? We like Joel Muddamalle’s saved story thread and Kathy Keller’s book Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles.

Looking for how to best write a message? Read Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley for some beautiful, practical ways to start forming your words.

We want you to join us on March 4 for Rally, a one day coaching session for women who want to set goals, dream and strategize for your soul. We would love to have you with us in Charleston, so find out more details about this life-changing event and mark your calendars!

Looking for a coach to help you take steps forward toward your goals, specifically in writing, small business, ministry, or podcasting? Join the waitlist for our next round of Go Teams.

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Feb 09, 202337:14
BTS Go + Tell Gals State of the Union | Episode 168

BTS Go + Tell Gals State of the Union | Episode 168

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! In this week’s episode, we are giving you a look behind the curtain at our organization: Go + Tell Gals. Jess and the whole GATG team share the behind the scenes secrets for what’s happening with Go + Tell Gals this next year.

We are thinking about where we’re heading in the future and sharing what we’re praying over our women on mission in 2023. We are talking motherhood among our team members, the shifts we’d like to see in social media, what the Jess Connolly Brand has going on and the hopeful moving into our new headquarters sometime this year. (please in Jesus name).

We are excited to see how God will continue to move His kingdom in the coming year as we live spiritually, emotionally, relationally and physically awake in this season. Let’s keep going!

He is mighty in you.

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If you are looking for the encouragement to keep moving in your God-given calling, join us on March 4 for our Rally event, a one day coaching event for women who want to set goals that matter and move forward in your calling. We would love to have you rally together with us, so buy your ticket today for this life-changing event!

Looking to take God’s word seriously and make a move in 2023, specifically in writing, small business, ministry, or podcasting? Join the waitlist for our next round of Go Teams.

Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Feb 02, 202333:18
How do I start over? | Episode 167

How do I start over? | Episode 167

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This season on the podcast, we want to answer the questions you’re already asking. In this week’s episode, we are encouraging you with extra grace if you’re feeling the Spirit tugging at your heart: How do I start over? Our gal and GATG team member, Henslee, is providing wisdom and grace in seasons of pivoting and change.

We are always going to mess up and sin - that’s the truth of humanity, yet we cannot forget the grace that lives here too. Starting over doesn’t mean starting from scratch. There’s so much to learn about where we’ve been, so we can take empowered steps forward again.

No matter your season, we pray we can find joy and gladness in every single day that the Lord has made and remember that His mercies are new every single morning to start over.

He is mighty in you.

Don’t miss:

We want you to join us on March 4 for our Rally event, a one day coaching session for women who want to set goals, dream and strategize for your soul. We would love to have you with us in Charleston, so find out more details about this life-changing event and mark your calendars!

Looking for a coach to help you take steps forward toward your goals, specifically in writing, small business, ministry, or podcasting? Join the waitlist for our next round of Go Teams.

Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Jan 26, 202328:40
How do I balance work and rest? | Episode 166

How do I balance work and rest? | Episode 166

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This season on the podcast, we want to answer the questions you’re already asking. In this week’s episode, we are tackling a necessary question as we march on mission: How do I balance work and rest? Jess and GATG team member, Anna, sit down and strategize on how we can hold work and rest in balance with one another.

This is a struggle for most women and changes each season of our lives. If we are living with a kingdom perspective, we can see that we work out of a place of rest and not the other way around; and that’s good news, friends!

We are women who get to work and get to rest in the name of Jesus. Rest is not lazy and is so productive for our souls. May we prayerfully be in tune with the Holy Spirit inside of us to pay attention to our own places of fatigue, to figure out what kind of exhausted we are and to try to rest at those places to move the kingdom forward. Amen?

He is mighty in you.

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Need some extra encouragement in setting boundaries? Read Lysa TerKeurst’s new book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes for wisdom in this area of your life.

We want you to join us on March 4 for our Rally event, a one day coaching session for women who want to set goals, dream and strategize for your soul. We would love to have you with us in Charleston, so find out more details about this life-changing event and mark your calendars!

Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Jan 19, 202339:09