In this deeply moving and spiritually grounding conversation, Coach Jen sits down with Kristen Stockton—a woman who has not only led at the highest levels, but has walked through the hidden fires of leadership, identity, and healing.

Kristen’s story begins where many high-capacity women quietly find themselves: achieving, leading, carrying… yet internally weary, misaligned, and disconnected from the deeper rhythm of God. What unfolded for her wasn’t a strategy—it was a surrender.

Through a pivotal retreat experience, Kristen came face to face with unhealed wounds, buried shame, and the weight she had normalized carrying for decades. And in that moment, everything shifted. Not through striving harder—but through releasing control and allowing God to restore what strength alone never could. 

What she shares in this episode is both profound and practical:

• You don’t have to strive your way into purpose—you can be led into it.
• Peace isn’t found in doing more, but in learning how to be with God without performing.
• Resilience is built not through pressure, but through rhythm—daily renewal, stillness, and surrender.
• The very areas you’ve been carrying alone are often the ones God is inviting you to release so He can restore them.

Kristen introduces a powerful reframe for ambitious women: what feels like pressure, burnout, or resistance may actually be a signal—not to push harder—but to realign.

She also offers a tangible pathway forward through her Restore, Rebuild, Rise framework—helping women identify where they are out of sync, rebuild their capacity from a place of divine rest, and rise into leadership that is anchored, sustainable, and Spirit-led.

Perhaps most powerfully, this conversation reminds us:

You were never meant to carry it all.
You were meant to walk with God—and let that relationship shape everything.

If you’ve been leading, achieving, and holding it together… yet sensing there is more—more peace, more alignment, more depth—this episode is your invitation to pause, release, and begin again.

Connect with Kristen, take the free online assessment and get 10% of her book using this link. https://kristenstockton.myflodesk.com/morefromrestore

Learn more about the Lioness Community, Jen's coaching experiences and how to nominate someone for the podcast at https://www.jenportercoach.com/

In this deeply moving conversation, Jen Porter sits down with her dear friend and fellow leader, Mindy Honcoop—a seasoned people executive, founder of Agile in HR, and co-founder of Alt-HR Hive—whose work is transforming the way organizations care for their people.

Mindy’s journey is one of profound faith, resilience, and surrender. From experiencing God as Provider in childhood through seasons of lack, to navigating burnout, leadership pressure, and ultimately a breaking point that became a breakthrough, she shares what it truly means to release control and walk in daily dependence on God.

Together, Jen and Mindy explore the tension so many high-capacity women face: striving versus surrender, control versus trust, and performance versus identity. Mindy vulnerably reveals how God used loss, disruption, and even the unraveling of her career path as a form of provision—inviting her into deeper healing, alignment, and peace that surpasses understanding. 

At the heart of Mindy’s leadership is a powerful yet often overlooked force: love. Through her work, she helps leaders and organizations rediscover connection, restore humanity in the workplace, and create environments where people are truly seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.

This episode is an invitation—to let go of striving, to trust God as your true Provider, and to step into a more surrendered, courageous, and aligned way of living and leading.

Key Themes:

•  God as Provider in both abundance and breaking 
•  The power of surrender and letting go of control 
•  Healing from burnout, striving, and survival patterns 
•  Identity as a beloved daughter of God 
•  Leading with love, humanity, and relational wisdom 
•  Creating healthy, thriving workplace cultures 
•  Trusting God’s provision in uncertainty and transition 

Connect with Mindy at https://www.mindyhoncoop.com/

Connect with Jen and the Lioness Community here: https://www.jenportercoach.com/

In this episode, we step into one of the most misunderstood parts of faith: power. Not the kind the world chases — control, image, dominance — but holy power. The kind that restores a woman’s mind, steadies her heart, and anchors her identity.

We explore why so many capable women quietly live as if they are powerless… either shrinking back in self-doubt or exhausting themselves trying to control everything. The root isn’t competence. It’s identity. When identity is unclear, fear speaks louder than truth.

Scripture reveals something startling: God does not merely comfort His daughters — He commissions them. Through Christ, we are given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, and authority over the lies, accusations, and internal narratives that try to define us. The real battle is not against people, criticism, or circumstances. It is a battle over belief — what you agree with in your thoughts, your words, and your heart.

We talk about spiritual authority, the armor of God, the power of spoken truth, and how self-condemnation quietly partners with the enemy while truth restores clarity. When a woman understands whose she is, she stops fighting for worth and starts living from it. Her calling becomes clear. Her confidence becomes steady. Her life begins to align with purpose: to glorify God in the exact place she’s been assigned.

This conversation is an invitation to stop surviving, stop striving, and start standing — not in self-confidence, but in Christ-confidence.

You don’t have to walk this out alone. If this message stirred something in you and you’re ready to step into clarity, calling, and steady confidence, I’d love to walk with you. You can connect with me through my website or message me directly on LinkedIn or Instagram — I personally read every note and would be honored to hear your story.

https://www.jenportercoach.com/

In this deeply revealing conversation, Jen Porter and Dr. Tamara Turner explore what it truly means to walk in Holy Power — the authority that flows not from striving, status, or strategy, but from surrender, obedience, and intimacy with God.

Dr. Turner shares her remarkable journey from classroom teacher to CEO of a pioneering K–12 charter school, her early flirtation with New Age spirituality, and the life-changing awakening to the power of the Holy Spirit. Through a compelling real-life leadership story, she reveals how heaven’s power moves through humility, prayer, and courage — inviting every woman to reject counterfeit strength and step into the bold, Spirit-led authority God has entrusted to her.

Listeners who want to connect more with Dr. Turner can learn about her work at Quality Education Academy and the TRUTH Movement, and those who want to continue this journey of faith-rooted leadership are warmly invited to connect at https://qeschools.com/.

If this message resonates, Jen invites you to connect with her and join the Lioness Community — a gathering of courageous, faith-filled women learning to lead with heart, purpose, and freedom. You’ll find resources, inspiration, and a sisterhood committed to becoming radiant leaders rooted in Christ.  https://www.jenportercoach.com/

May you walk boldly in the authority of Christ, knowing His Spirit empowers you, His love secures you and His presence goes before you in every step.

In this deeply hopeful episode, Coach Jen Porter explores what it truly means to be redeemed through the lens of Isaiah 43:1 — “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.” This ancient promise becomes intensely personal as Jen invites listeners to see redemption not as something they earn, but as a finished declaration over their lives: chosen, claimed, and cherished by God.

Jen illuminates the difference between redeemed and restored — that we can be fully redeemed even while God is still restoring parts of our story. Redemption speaks to our identity and worth before God; restoration speaks to the ongoing healing of our lives. Together, they form a beautiful journey of grace, but redemption comes first — secure, complete, and unshakeable.

With warmth and clarity, this conversation calls women to step out of shame, release striving, and live from their redeemed identity rather than their wounds or performance. Wherever you are on your journey, this episode reminds you that your worth has already been purchased, named, and sealed in love.

If this message resonates, Jen invites you to connect with her and join the Lioness Community — a gathering of courageous, faith-filled women learning to lead with heart, purpose, and freedom. You’ll find resources, inspiration, and a sisterhood committed to becoming radiant leaders rooted in Christ.  https://www.jenportercoach.com/

May you walk free and stand fearless as a fully redeemed daughter of God.

In this deeply human and sacred conversation, Jen Porter sits with Mallory Martin, Founder & CEO of Mended, as she reveals how God redeems both people and places through faithful obedience. Mallory shares the breathtaking story of survivors of modern-day slavery becoming artisans, sending their children to school, rebuilding dignity, and stepping into freedom — while also naming her own ongoing need for redemption as an entrepreneur who lives daily on her knees before God.

Together, Jen and Mallory explore how redemption is both already true and still unfolding: a holy dance of dependence, courage, and obedience where God provides the miracle and invites us into the joy of partnership. This episode is a stirring invitation to trust the whispers of God, release control of outcomes, and believe that your small, faithful “yes” can carry eternal impact — at a table, in your home, in your work, and across the world.

If you’ve ever wondered how your calling, your courage, and your kitchen table could be part of God’s redeeming story — this conversation will move you to tears and action.

Connect with Mallory & Mended:
Explore the beauty and impact of Mended’s hand block–printed textiles and learn how your home can become part of a story of restoration at mended.co. Follow Mallory’s leadership and the mission on Instagram and LinkedIn to see redemption in action every day.

Connect with Jen Porter:
For more conversations that root leadership in faith, courage, and identity in Christ, visit jenportercoach.com and follow Jen on LinkedIn and Instagram. If you’re ready to step more fully into your calling, Jen would love to walk with you.

Keep listening. Keep praying. Keep rising.
Until next time — the lioness in me sees the lioness in you. 🦁

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Jen Porter sits down with her dear friend Karen Laos for a soul-stirring conversation about courage, confidence, and identity in Christ—and what it really takes for women to use their voices in high-stakes moments.

Karen, a keynote speaker, executive advisor, and TEDx coach, shares formative stories from her life that shaped her relationship with courage—from negotiating at a flea market as a child, to freezing in a corporate boardroom, to summoning the bravery to ask boldly for what God placed on her heart. With vulnerability and wisdom, she reveals how self-doubt often disguises itself as politeness, over-accommodation, or “not wanting to bother anyone”—especially for women.

Together, Jen and Karen explore how faith transforms courage: not as a personality trait, but as a decision rooted in obedience and trust. They unpack Joshua 1:9, the tension between waiting for confidence and choosing commitment, and why God calls us to obedience—not outcomes. Karen shares a moving vision of being surrounded not by critics or expectations, but by God Himself—a reminder that courage flows from knowing who stands with us.

This episode is filled with practical wisdom, sacred storytelling, and gentle challenges for women who feel called to speak up, step forward, and lead—whether in the boardroom, at home, or in their calling. If you’ve ever struggled to trust your voice, ask boldly, or take the next brave step God is inviting you into, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

✨ Be strong and courageous. The Lord your God is with you. ✨

Find Karen:
https://karenlaos.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/
Her book "Trust Your Own Voice"  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2KNN9PK

Connect with Jen:
https://www.jenportercoach.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenportercoach/

What would change in your life if you truly believed God was with you?

In this powerful episode of Lioness Women: Rooted in Christ, Jen Porter continues the Identity in Christ series by exploring courage—not as bravado or personality, but as quiet, faithful obedience rooted in trust. Building on the truth that we are loved, blessed, and chosen, this episode reveals that we are chosen for a purpose: to bear fruit that brings goodness, nourishment, and healing to the world. 

Through Scripture, story, and a vivid tree metaphor, Jen invites listeners to see courage as a spiritual posture—one that flows from deep roots in Christ, strengthens our obedience, and produces lasting fruit for others. This episode is an invitation to trust God’s presence, step beyond comfort, and courageously say yes to what He is asking of you right now.

Connect here: https://www.jenportercoach.com/

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In this powerful episode, Jen Porter dives into one of the most profound truths of our identity in Christ: that we are chosen by God — not because of what we’ve done, how we’ve performed, or what the world says, but because of His love and faithfulness. Jen explores what it means to be fully seen, fully loved, and fully appointed for a purpose that lasts beyond this life.

Through scripture from John 15:16 and Isaiah 41:9-10, she reminds us that God chose us before the foundations of the world, and even in the face of rejection, disappointment, or fear, we are never un-chosen. Jen challenges women to anchor their lives in this truth, reflect on the ways it could change daily decisions, and embrace the courage to step into the calling God has for them.

Listeners will walk away with practical ways to live in this identity daily — from prayers of affirmation to scripture anchors — and leave feeling seen, valued, and empowered to live from the certainty that they are chosen by God.

Blessing: “May you rest in the truth that you are chosen by God.”

Connect @ https://www.jenportercoach.com/

What if the deepest longing of your heart—to be chosen, wanted, and secure—was never meant to be fulfilled by the world?

In this episode of Lioness Women: Rooted in Christ, Jen Porter invites you into a powerful reframe of identity, belonging, and worth. Through personal story and biblical truth, she explores how our desire to be chosen shows up in friendships, romance, careers, and leadership—and how devastating it can feel when the world withdraws its approval.

But here’s the anchor truth: God chose you before the world had a vote.

Rooted in Ephesians 1, this episode contrasts the fragile, performance-based choosing of the world with the eternal, unchanging choosing of God. You’ll be reminded that your identity was never meant to rest on being selected, approved, or kept by others—but on being adopted, claimed, and held by God Himself.

This conversation is for every woman who has ever been overlooked, rejected, unchosen, or walked away from—and for every woman ready to live from the security of knowing she is fully chosen, forever.

Come listen, breathe deep, and let your soul remember where you truly belong.

Connect @ https://www.jenportercoach.com/

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