Fullness of Joy with Jessica Mathisen
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Here at the Fullness of Joy, we talk about hard things in light of the Gospel. We encourage our hearts by reminding ourselves of the truth, day in and day out. When we know the truth, we are able to experience the joy in life we desperately desire. Each episode tackles the truth through honest conversation and Biblical teaching. Come on in! You are so welcome here.
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For this final installment of our Advent series, I have the joy of introducing you to Heather Cofer. Heather’s unique perspective as a former missionary kid is so encouraging as we consider how to celebrate Christmas and embrace the true reason for this season.
Sometimes, in our world of abundance, we paradoxically feel lacking. But it's in those moments that we can remember: Jesus fills the void. In a world caught up with twinkling lights, so many parties and festivities, Heather invites us to slow down and savor the wonder of Jesus’ love.
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This week, Ashley Holston and I talked about the joy of Jesus. She shares how sometimes, she gets so wrapped up in seeking tools and resources for her faith that she loses sight of the core—Jesus Himself. Even when she couldn't see it during hard times, God was quietly nurturing her faith, growing a supernatural joy within her heart. Her joy wasn't rooted in temporal things, but in the eternal hope of Jesus Christ.
If you’re struggling with all the extra activities, pressures, gifts, and parties thrown at you in this season, this conversation will encourage you to rest in Jesus alone and be content with Him.
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Today I have the privilege of introducing you to my dear friend Brooke Lovingood. Even though Brooke is young (less than 30 years on this earth, y’all!) she has endured great suffering. At just 23 years old, she walked through thyroid cancer during her dating and engagement to her now husband. She honestly shares with us about her mental and emotional state during this time and how God, through His Word, helped her to move from a place of living in sheer panic all the time to experiencing peace and joy.
If you’ve ever dealt with heartache, the death of a dream, or health struggles, this episode is for you! I know you will be encouraged.
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This week on the podcast, I shared a hope-filled conversation with my friend Simone Griffin. Christmas can feel lonely, exhausting, and overwhelming for those who are walking through grief. As someone who has walked through grief during the holiday season, Simone’s powerful testimony of hope encouraged my heart, and I know it will encourage yours.
Simone shares with us how she lost a loved one just ten days before Christmas several years ago and how God used this experience to help her know Him as her true and only source of eternal hope.
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On this week’s episode, discover how an unexpected revelation reshaped Iris Bryant’s life. Uncovering her adoption papers ignited a journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and healing. From confronting her past to meeting her biological mother, Iris's tale embodies resilience, courage, and unwavering faith.
Ever carried a secret not meant for you? Iris's search for her mother wasn't easy. Her emotional journey, conversations with her parents, and the anticipation of meeting her real mother are all captured in her heartfelt story. Most importantly, Iris's narrative highlights the transformative power of faith. Her quest for healing and wholeness emphasizes finding peace as a child of God.
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Born from her own past of unimaginable trauma and abuse at the hands of her adoptive father, Tricia’s story is a raw and deeply moving testimony of redemption and healing. Despite the shadow of abuse at the hands of her adoptive father, Tricia became a foster and adoptive parent herself. Her obedience is just one small part of an incredible story full of God’s love and redemption.
“I know what it is to suffer great pain, and I'm gonna say again, it pales in comparison to the joy I know today, and the only difference is the love of Jesus and allowing him into my heart to heal it."
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Welcome to season 3! This mini-series will highlight stories of adoption as we celebrate National Adoption Month through the month of November. Today, I get to welcome my dear friend Tricia to the podcast.
What could possibly lead an individual, who herself was a victim of abuse at the hands of her adoptive father, to become an adoptive parent? Today Tricia shares how her tumultuous journey of adoption and God’s redemption transformed her heart and life.
Despite her painful past, Tricia and her husband opened their hearts and home to foster care and adoption, creating a testimony of faith, love, and profound compassion. Her testament to the potent impact of adoption is a powerful beacon of hope for those navigating the challenging waters of foster care or adoption and those walking alongside them.
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As someone who's often found herself entangled in the web of social media, my conversation with Ashlee Gadd deeply encouraged my heart. Ashlee is a writer who has spent the last few years gradually untangling herself from social media. We talk about her bold decision to delete Instagram for more extended periods of time, and her journey from a metrics-based approach to focusing on her mission. It is an enlightening conversation about the effects of social media on our lives and how the influence of the Holy Spirit offers a path to freedom and fruitfulness.
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This week, we continue our series on the fruit of the Spirit and consider the gentleness of Jesus Christ. We read in the Gospel of Mark about the story of Jairus' daughter, where we witness the depth of Jesus' kindness and love. His miracles are not just a showcase of His divine powers, but a testament to His love. His healing of the woman with the issue of blood and His revival of Jairus' daughter, who was declared dead, are examples of His boundless compassion.
In the second part of this episode, we reflect on the plight of the Israelites as they ventured from slavery towards an uncertain future in the wilderness. This narrative takes us on a journey of expectations, grief, and loss that is as relevant today as it was then. But the beauty of transformation lies in these small ripples of change. Let’s rest in the gentle touch of Jesus and His power to redefine us.
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Ever wonder how to trust that God is faithful when it feels like life is falling apart? Today I have the joy of introducing you to my dear friend Alexis Drury, who shares her journey of faith through some of her toughest times. Alexis shares how a myriad of trials within her first year of marriage–job loss, a cancer diagnosis, and a death in the family–all brought her to a breaking point. She shares with us the significance of Jesus' unchanging faithfulness and the importance of cherishing His goodness in every season of life, even when it feels like He isn’t there.
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In this episode, learn from the biblical story of Ruth, a favorite of mine. Her resilience through her decision to stay with her mother-in-law Naomi and humble requests to her kinsman redeemer, Boaz help us to see that we are never alone, even when life has completely fallen apart. This episode will help you see the goodness of God through a favorite Bible story of redemption that resonates with us all.
We also discuss the impact of authenticity in relationships and the beauty of being truly known by our Heavenly Father. I share vulnerably about our early days of marriage in hopes that you may recognize the mask you might be unknowingly wearing. All of this culminates in our relationship with God and helps us to see how we may be placing barriers between us that keep us from true intimacy. To know Him is to know His goodness, so come, taste and see that He is good. 🤍
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I am so excited to welcome my dear friend, Maryanne Helms to the show today as we discuss God’s kindness in parenting and relationships. You’ll be encouraged as she shares how God's kindness manifested in her family's journey and the formation of her own Christian family. We also discuss how God's kindness is evident in our children's relationships with Him and how it works through our weaknesses and frailties in parenting.
Maryanne beautifully shares how even in our darkest moments, God's kindness can shine through, providing us with hope and resilience. Your heart will be encouraged by this conversation about God's kindness and its role in our parenting journeys and personal relationships.
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"Waiting is the hardest thing to do, but it seems to be God's favorite thing to ask us to do." These are wise words from my late mother-in-law. Today we take a look at what it means to wait well. We often are in a rush to make things happen on our timeline, but learning to trust God's timing will help us know Him more and will grow our relationship with Him.
This episode features personal stories and Scripture from my book Already Chosen: Loving Your Life in the Midst of Longing. If you're in the middle of a wait for a job, a spouse, a baby--this book is for you.
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Perfect peace starts with God, but oftentimes we want to believe that we can achieve peace through our striving instead of learning to surrender. In today's interview, author and personal trainer Kasey Shuler shares with us how she has learned to walk in the peace of God.
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Sometimes, joy feels unattainable because life is so overwhelming. But the fruit of the Spirit is not something that is special for “super Christians.” The Word is very clear that when we are in Christ, His Holy Spirit gives us these fruits that allow us to shine the light of Christ to others. We can have joy no matter what the circumstances because of Christ.
This week, we are taking a look at the life of Paul as we consider what it means to have joy in the midst of extremely difficult circumstances. It is possible through Christ!
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Need encouragement in your journey to find joy? Check out my book Choosing Contentment: A Four Week Guide to Dropping Comparison and Embracing Gratitude.
Looking for a message of hope in a world that feels weary? Check out my book An Overwhelming Hope: How the Spirit Brings Peace to Our Storms.
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I am so excited to share the remaining part of my interview with Dr. Jennie Armstrong with you. If you didn’t tune in last week, be sure to stop this episode and listen to that episode first. Jennie is a long time friend of mine and a licensed professional counselor. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be loved by God, love others, and love ourselves in light of the truth of God’s word.
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Today I get to welcome a long time friend of mine, Jennie Armstrong, to the podcast. I can’t wait for you to get to know her! Our conversation was so rich and full that I had to split it into two episodes. This week is part 1, and next week I will share with you part 2.
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be loved by God, love others, and love ourselves in light of the truth of God’s word.
Dr. Jennie Armstrong is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Armstrong is devoted to using the tools of Christian psychotherapy, prayer ministry, and spiritual formational resources to help individuals discover a deeper relationship with God in the midst of their life struggles. She is dedicated to the continual development of excellent, individualized clinical services for her clients. Jennie enjoys walking, traveling, reading, and a great cup of coffee.
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This first season, we took a look at some of the lies we are prone to believe about God. As we walked through these lies and considered what they mean in light of the truth of God’s word, I hope you were encouraged to consider what you may have wrongly believed about who God is.
In this season of life, I have three kids and very full days. I also write, speak, and coach. I am not able to produce a weekly podcast consecutively without breaks. That being said, I am coming back for season 2 and you can look for that to drop in your podcast feed this summer, most likely in June!
In the meantime, I would love to hear from you! I want your honest feedback about what you have enjoyed (or even not enjoyed) about season 1. You can tell me your honest thoughts via this survey.
One person who completes the survey will win a free coaching session from me! I am so excited about what is in store for season 2 and I can’t wait to continue to serve you in this way!
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Today I have the joy of welcoming my dear friend Halley Mastrolonardo to the show. She is a wife, mom to 3, and a maker who lives in Boise, Idaho. Her story is one of grief and pain during her twenties that has marked and changed her forever. Enduring loss during such pivotal years greatly shifted her relationship with the Lord, as she so beautifully shares with us in this interview.
If you are walking through grief and suffering, you will be so encouraged by this episode. If you are walking alongside someone who is in the midst of their own grief journey, listen in for ways you can be a support.
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This week’s episode is a little different than our previous shows. As I prayed and thought about what to share with you this Holy Week with Easter so near, I couldn’t stop thinking about our Savior as “Man of sorrows.” We have known so much sorrow over this last week as we consider the tragedy in Nashville along with personal grief and pain in our lives and the lives of those we love.
We talk through the comfort our Savior brings us as we come to know Him as the suffering Savior, and we find hope in the midst of our pain when we trust that He is at work, even when it feels like evil has prevailed.
I pray this episode encourages your heart as you look the cross and we prepare to celebrate the empty tomb. We praise God that He is risen, but we also remember His suffering and give thanks for His sacrifice.
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