Life is filled with joy and disappointments. No matter what age or stage, we have all experienced disappointment. Imagine the unfulfilled hopes of Zechariah and Elizabeth, waiting for a miracle that finally arrives. In this episode, I share my own struggles with disappointment and how I am learning to bring it all to Jesus and let Him heal and restore. Drawing inspiration from Susie Larson's "Prepare Him Room" devotional, I explore how bringing these disappointments and painful circumst...
Do you feel stuck? Are you living in fear or anxiety? Is Jesus calling you to something that feels overwhelming or uncomfortable? Are you clinging to your past? Clinging to what is comfortable? Jessica digs deep into Acts 7 and Hebrews 11. The Israelites wanted to stay in Egypt - the very place of captivity. They lived in Egypt for 400 years as slaves. Yet, they wanted to stay there while knowing God gave them a promise of the promised land. Why would they want to go back to the very p...
Summer is here! Summer is fun yet busy. It can leave us with full calendars and fun in the sun, but spiritually we can run dry. We need living water that never runs dry. Is your cup empty? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed? Is your calendar full but your soul empty? Who or what are your running to for peace and strength? In this episode, Jessica vulnerably shares her own personal struggle with filling up on things of this world and how empty and fleeting they are. She dives deep into Go...
Comparison steals our joy and robs us of the the unique purpose God has for each of our lives. Our walk with Christ may look vastly different than the person we are comparing ourselves to. Jessica shares her struggle with comparison and what God is teaching her in this area. This episode we will dive deeper into the ways in which we compare, the roots of comparison, and the way to move past comparison and into a life of joy following Jesus and His plans for our lives, not someone else's. ...
Overwhelmed? Heavy-hearted? Is there a lack of joy and peace in your life? This episode is for you, and for me. There's a lot going on in the world right now: division, violence, uncertainty, and fear. Plus, we all have our own battles we face in our personal lives. Left to ourselves, we will be overtaken by the storm. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless the second you turn on the news, or scroll through social media. But, there's a better way. It's going to take a revival. A revival ...
This is Part 2 of the Identity Series: Your identity and worth isn't found in your appearance. In a world that puts outward appearance and self on a platform, it's a battle to believe and live out that our identity isn't found in what we look like. In a world that places such an emphasis on appearance, self, and image, how do we live out what God says to us? How can we be set free from the lie that our identity and worth is tied to our appearance? As Jessica shares her story an...
This is the first episode in our Identity Series: Your identity and worth isn't found in motherhood. If you know a mom, are a mom, or long to be a mom, this episode is for you. Motherhood looks different for everyone. But, we all have some sort of a ‘picture perfect’ story in our minds of what it should look like. We may envision how many kids are in our future. We may envision the birth we long for and the joy when we see them for the first time. We see, we plan, we pray. But, when t...
The topic most of us don't really want to talk about... Trials. But, Jesus has a lot to say about trials, suffering, and pain. This episode is so relevant with all that is going on in the world right now. Jesus says: "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 In this episode, Jessica shares her real and raw story of the trials she has gone through the past two years as she became a Mom. It's not an easy story to share, but God has comforted...
You don't want to miss this relevant topic in today's episode: Fear. We all have experienced it. We all want to overcome it. If you have ever experienced fear, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, we have my wonderful husband joining us, Nick Norring. Nick shares his faith story and the uncertainty and doubt he has experienced as God called him to take steps that often didn't make sense or feel comfortable. He shares practical, biblical ways of how he has been able to step out...
Today’s episode is one that I personally need to hear and need to be encouraged on! We will be talking about stories. But not just any story. Your story. What's your story? Everyone has one. No matter who you are, where you have been, and where you are right now in your walk with Christ (whether you are still exploring Jesus and your faith, just started following Him, or have been following Jesus for years), you have a story and your story matters deeply to God. In this episode, we dive...
Hey there, it’s Jess. I am super excited and nervous to record the first episode of Coffee with Jesus! Today’s episode will be a bit different than the other episodes. Today, I wanted to take some time to introduce the voice behind the mic and share the heart behind the Coffee with Jesus podcast. In this episode, I share my story of coming to faith in Christ and the heart behind this podcast. Have you ever felt overwhelmed in reading the Bible, getting connected in community, or afraid to t...