The Jess Connolly Podcast

With Mother’s Day just around the corner and Tired of Being Tired just coming out, we thought this would be the perfect episode to discuss all things motherhood + rest.  On this episode we brought in our friend, Anna Victorson to share what she’s experienced as a first time mom. You’ll hear Jess and Anna talk all things motherhood + rest and how this looks very different throughout the seasons of life. If you are a mom or if you are one day hoping to be a mom, this episode is for you. If you have ever asked the questions: How do we rest as moms? What is realistic? What is practical? What does this look like in different seasons of motherhood? This episode is for you.  This isn’t Jess’s podcast, it’s our podcast! Let’s go Anna loves you all and wants you to know her DM’s are always if you ever want to connect: IG: @annavictorson  // Email: anna@goandtellgals.com Don’t miss:  Tired of Being Tired is now out! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your family and friends. ⁠ Want to spend this summer thriving and not just surviving? Jess has got you covered! Jess has created a digital guide to help you and your family craft a summer that you can all enjoy. Make a plan for the months ahead with 45 guided pages to help you along. Get the Summer Survival Guide & use code: SUMMER2024 for $5 off!

Jess’s newest book, Tired of Being Tired, just came out on April 9th, but since Summer is upon us, we thought this would be a good time to bring out Jess’s last book, Breaking Free from Body Shame.  If you find yourself thinking you have to jump on a new fitness challenge, change your diet, or find yourself wanting to avoid the community pool for the next few months, this episode is for you. In this episode, we brought in our friend and team member, Katie Smith, to share her story of body shame + healing. You’ll hear Jess and Katie share openly and honestly about their past experiences, what they learned, how the Lord was able to carry them through, and how this one thing remains true: YOUR BODY IS GOOD. This is for the woman who has never felt free, for the new mom dealing with a body she doesn’t recognize, and/or the woman who thought she’d conquered this issue, but it’s still cropping up.  If you have a body and want to live free, this episode is for you. Let’s go! Katie loves you all and is so passionate about this topic. If you ever want to connect and chat more with her, please do! Her DMs + inbox are always open if you ever want to connect: IG: @katiejsmithh  // Email: katie@goandtellgals.com Don’t miss:  Tired of Being Tired is now out! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your family and friends. ⁠ Don’t forget to shop on Lindsay Letters and see the most special and beautiful abstract artwork, with color palettes ranging from subdued neutrals to bright and bold. There are over three hundred pieces of art to choose from, including landscapes, vintage reproductions and some meaningful words. They are available as small scale art prints or large scale framed canvases, and everything in between. Use my code JESS20 for 20% off your purchase.

This isn’t my podcast, it’s OUR podcast. So today we're hitting one of our most requested episode topics: singleness and marriage! Since Jess has been married for nearly 20 years, we brought in our friend and team member, Liz Cox, to share her experience as a single gal. You’ll hear Jess and Liz share their life experiences and how they’ve learned to understand each other better, learn from one another, and be on one another’s team despite being in different seasons of life. They’re answering the question, “What do you wish your married friends/single friends knew?” and their answers might surprise you. If you’re single, this episode is for you. If you’re married, this episode is for you.  We encourage you to send this episode to a friend because we know there are amazing takeaways that could spark helpful conversations between you and your friends! Let’s go! Liz loves y’all so much and wants you to know her DMs + inbox are always open if you ever want to connect: IG: @_elizabethcox // Email: liz@goandtellgals.com  Also, we briefly mention our dear friend Annie F. Downs’ amazing podcast episode about friendship and dating, which Jess was on, as well as her Patreon community for singles, The Single Purpose League. We wanted to be sure to link those resources for you all if you’re interested in listening to more thoughtful conversations on this topic. Don’t miss:  Tired of Being Tired is now out! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your family and friends. ⁠ Don’t forget to shop on Lindsay Letters and see the most special and beautiful abstract artwork, with color palettes ranging from subdued neutrals to bright and bold. There are over three hundred pieces of art to choose from, including landscapes, vintage reproductions and some meaningful words. They are available as small scale art prints or large scale framed canvases, and everything in between. Use my code JESS20 for 20% off your purchase.

In this episode, Nick Connolly, husband, father, pastor, and author, interviews Jess Connolly about her newest book, ‘Tired of Being Tired.’ You’ll hear raw and honest conversations about how this current season has been for Jess, as she experienced deep grief from an unexpected family loss while also experiencing great joy in seeing this book being launched into the world. There is no better time for this book to come out, as 'Tired of Being Tired' is all about finding rest. When rhythms fail, the principles of spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional rest hold us up. The biblical truths Jess found while writing this book carried her through when she couldn’t get enough sleep or follow all the practical tips.  This is not just my podcast, it’s our podcast and we pray this episode is a blessing to you!   Let’s go  Don’t miss:  Tired of Being Tired is out now! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your family and friends. ⁠ ⁠⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠⁠ Join Jess’s book club ⁠here⁠, where you’ll read transformative books together. We are currently reading ‘Tired of Being Tired’ by Jess Connolly since it is now available! You’ll get an additional Q&A from the author and a space to call in and share your thoughts on the podcast! Jess has created a Rest Retreat Guide with short teaching videos for those who want to host their own version of Soul Camp! You can get the guide and the teaching videos free when you order five copies of Tired of Being Tired. 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

If you like the idea of rest, if you're tired of being tired, if you're ready to stop living exhausted, this episode is for you. But what in the world do you do about your community? What do you do about your spouse who has a different schedule than you? How do you handle rest if you’re an overwhelmed caregiver of small kids? These questions are ones that Jess gets asked all of the time. So, let’s talk about it! This episode is all about community and rest and how we can have both, together. God has placed us where we are on purpose. And what if all of that was so compelling that it started a wave in our communities? One woman willing to rest changes her life. A group of women resting changes the world. Let’s go. Don’t miss:  Tired of Being Tired is out on April 9! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your community. When you order 5 copies, you can get my ⁠Rest Retreat Guide⁠ with short teaching videos to host your own version of Soul Camp! If you want to dive into Tired of Being Tired, join me for our book club, ⁠⁠⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠⁠⁠ When you join, you'll receive a suggested reading plan, additional Q&A, and a space to call in and share your thoughts on the podcast! Don’t forget to use my code JESS20 for 20% off at Lindsay Letters! My friend Lindsay is my go-to for beautiful artwork for my home. She's got hundreds of pieces of art to choose from in all different styles, color schemes, and sizes - I promise you'll find a piece you love. Take a peek!

This episode is for all the tired women, who have a million valid reasons to keep going at the pace that is currently making them tired. If you know you’re exhausted but have no idea how to get off the hamster wheel of doing too much, this episode is for you. This episode is all about everything that keeps us from resting. Jess prays that this episode is a blessing to you, and after you listen to this episode, your heart softens, and you believe this truth: God gives rest to those He loves, and He loves you more than you can imagine. 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.  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. Don’t forget to shop on Lindsay Letters and see the most special and beautiful abstract artwork, with color palettes ranging from subdued neutrals to bright and bold. There are over three hundred pieces of art to choose from, including landscapes, vintage reproductions, and some meaningful words. They are available as small-scale art prints large-scale framed canvases, and everything in between. Use my code JESS20 for 20% off your purchase.

Everything in the world tells us we have to earn our place and go to extremes to be rewarded. We live in a culture that praises "the hustle", but that is the antithesis of the gospel.  Friend, you do not have to burn out and check off all the boxes or work to extreme limits to earn your place in the Kingdom. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing enough for God, this episode is for you. If you already want to play devil’s advocate and say, "Well… what about??" - this episode is for you!    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.  When you preorder 1 copy of Tired of Being Tired, we will also send you Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series I recorded with incredible women from all walks of life.  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 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.

Whether you love to talk about boundaries, you have no idea how to say no, or even if you’re unsure if this entire conversation is biblical - this week’s episode is for you. Jess won’t be teaching you; she won’t become one more voice telling you what to do, but she does share what she’s learned, and together, we can hold it all up to God to see what He might say. 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.

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.

We don’t love to talk about our mistakes, our regrets and on this episode, you’ll hear Jess share 5 of her biggest mistakes she’s made so far in motherhood. As a mom for 17 years of 4 teenagers, Jess has mothered for years and you’ll hear from her first, she’s no expert on this topic but she'll humbly share what she's learning along the way. If you’re a mom, we hope you’ll feel seen and equipped. If you’re not a mom, we think all of these mistakes are rooted in general truth that we could all learn from.  Let’s go. Don’t Miss:  Download a copy of our family game nights here.  Interested in seeking therapy? Listen to this Jess Connolly episode with Kobe Cambell! Kobe gives these resources for those seeking therapy: Open Path Collective, the Scattered Joy Project, and  The Loveland Foundation. 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.

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.

This episode is for the tired gals, the overwhelmed of us who want to honor God and grab hold of all He has for us - but we’re wondering if celebrating Lent will feel life-giving or life-taking.  This podcast is for you if you’d like to understand the history of Lent, why people celebrate it in the first place, or for those who totally get it but want to participate in a more gentle and compassionate way.  Looking to dive in further? Download these FREE journaling questions while you prepare to participate in Lent this year.  Don’t miss  Get Jess’ journaling prompts with additional Lent Resources to your emai here! Download the first chapter of Tired of Being Tired here 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. 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’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!

Do you take yourself a little too seriously? Jesus came to give eternal life AND abundant life, but many of us are MISSING that fullness because we're in heavy seasons. In this episode, Jess shares ten ways to chase down joy (have more fun). Sometimes, it’s hard to remember that life is for the living and not just the doing.  This episode is for all the women who could use practical tips about chasing down and choosing joy when life feels heavy. If you love having fun, you’ll love this episode. If you’re like me and a little more serious - you NEED this episode!  Let’s Go. Don’t Miss: 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 one month off the 3-month subscription and use JC20 for an extra 20% off! 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 today and get $100 off with code JESS100

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!

I LOVE the New Year! I love vision casting and goal-setting and this year I’m making it even more thoughtful and gospel-centered than in the past. On this episode, hear Jess share her 6 personal goals for 2024 while she also shares the HOW. How she sets them, how she tracks them, and the heart behind these goals. This episode is for you if you are a ‘Goals Girl’ but even if you are someone who feels hesitant about setting goals. We hope this episode is encouraging and freeing for you!  Let’s Go. Don’t Miss: The only goal-setting and growth guide you’ll need this year! Download the FREE New Year’s Goals Guide here!  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 using code JESS100 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!

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!

We love the New Year and love goal setting, but we love the gospel and grace more. So we’ve got to let the Good News of Jesus be the banner over any new year and we can’t keep pretending that a self-help equation of striving will keep us from needing Jesus. It’s a new year, there’s fresh grace, and we can even set new goals - but let’s not pretend we need to be or can be completely different people to step into what God has for us in 2024.  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: The only goal-setting and growth guide you’ll need this year! Download here! 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. 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.

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.