The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement

If you are struggling with overwhelm in motherhood and wondering if there’s a way to move past it, or if you doubt that God is really at work in the midst of your overwhelm, then you will love getting to hear from our guest Michelle today. Michelle is a single mom and founder of PlusONE Parents, a ministry for single parents and she is no stranger to overwhelm and how isolating and crippling it can often feel. Michelle and I share a lot of our own experiences with overwhelm in motherhood and how it shows up in different ways, sometimes without even really being aware of it. We also discuss the world’s definition of “more” and the biblical definition of “more” and how that changes how we approach motherhood, how the enemy uses our overwhelm against us, and how God works through our overwhelm to invite us into more with him.

If you haven’t experienced overwhelm as a mom yet, there will probably be a time when you do and when that time comes, you’ll want to have the truth that Michelle shares in this episode tucked in your heart.

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More about Michelle:

Michelle Donnelly is the President and CEO of PlusONE Parents, a ministry devoted to

helping single parents overcome overwhelm to rebuild God-empowered lives and raise

up a new generation. A mother of three, Michelle is also the host of The Christian Single

Moms Podcast and author of Safe Haven: A Devotional for the Abused & Abandoned,

and Made for More: Life Beyond the Wreckage of Hurt, Loss, & Heartbreak. Learn more

about PlusONE Parents at www.plusoneparents.org

If you have ever wondered if starting a business is right for you in this season of motherhood, you’re gonna wanna lean in and listen close to today’s guest. Katie Lewis is a Jesus loving mama and founder of the Christian jewelry and accessories brand Dear Mushka. Katie tells the beautiful origin story of how Dear Mushka started as an adoption fundraiser and has turned into a thriving business and full time job for both her and her husband. In this episode, we talk all things motherhood, adoption, business, and so much more and I am so thrilled for you to hear from Katie today.

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Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches

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Hannah Keeley is no stranger to the exhaustion, fatigue, and stress that so often comes with motherhood. As a young mom, Hannah struggled with depression, overwhelm, anxiety, and health issues and after looking around at her life and realizing it was nothing like she thought it would be, she decided it was time to do something about it. Now, Hannah is a mom of 7 and a life coach for moms - helping them get rid of stress for good.

Today, Hannah joins me to talk about her book Mom Fog. Mom Fog is the step by step guide to walk moms out of Mom Fatigue Syndrome and into a life of high energy, good vibes, and incredible productivity. We also explore her 8-step Mom Mastery Method, proven time and time again to help moms see lasting results.

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Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches

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One of the biggest struggles as a mom with young kids is keeping up with their mess! We love those little people so dang much, but they sure know how to make big messes for being such tiny people, am I right?! And if you’re anything like me, that mess can really take a toll on your mental health. I know my brain is so much clearer when my space is clear. Maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything - you’ve taken all the expert advice, read all the books, done all the things, and you still can’t seem to stay on top of the mess. Sound familiar? Today I’m gonna let you in on a little secret that might change everything for you, as well as peel back the curtain and give you a glimpse into the systems and routines that help keep the Griffith home tidy (well, mostly tidy, anyways).

Reheat your coffee and press play on this episode of the Joy Filled Podcast.

JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB

Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches

Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Whether you’re a seasoned mom or a brand new mama, you’ve probably experienced mom anxiety at some point. Anxiousness, stress, and worry show up a lot in motherhood and it can be difficult to handle when you don’t know what to do with those feelings. Personally, I experienced postpartum anxiety after having my first baby and still to this day have moments where those anxious thoughts pop back up and I’m forced to face them.

The good news is, we don’t have to face these things alone and the Bible is very clear about how we should approach our anxieties. Today we’re diving into the topic of mom anxiety, how it shows up in our lives, and what practical things we can do to move through those anxious moments and come back to a place of peace. (because yes, it’s more than just saying “don’t worry!”)

Reheat your coffee and press play on this episode of the Joy Filled Podcast.

JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB

Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches

Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Making the decision to be a stay at home mom comes with a lot of sacrifices, and for a lot of us it means becoming a one income family. Maybe being a stay at home mom was always your plan and you prepared to be a one income family, maybe you never thought you’d leave your job but here you are longing for more time with your kids and a way to replace your income, or maybe you’re somewhere in between and your family income is okay, but a little extra money would be nice.

Wherever you land, today I am going to give you some ideas on how to make money from home without building a personal brand, becoming an influencer, or joining a social selling company. Because while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with those options, those definitely aren’t the only options out there.

Reheat your coffee and press play on this episode of the Joy Filled Podcast.

JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB

Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches

Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Do you ever get bored as a stay at home mom? So much of what you do in your day to day life is repetitive - same books, same routines, and if your kids are anything like mine… cooking the same three meals because you know it’s what they’ll actually eat.

All this repetition can easily make it feel like this season of life is dull, boring, and even a waste of time. So often I hear, and I’m sure you’ve heard it too (or maybe even said it!), “I could never be a stay at home mom! I’d get so bored!”. Today, we’re gonna flip the belief that being a stay at home mom means leading a boring life on its head so you can begin to actually, genuinely, enjoy your life and all this season with your kids has to offer.

JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB

Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches

Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

P.S. Your homework this week is to listen to episode 34 of the podcast: Mom Goals: How to Show Up as Your Best Self Every Single Day. Get to it, sister! ;)

“What if I don’t have what it takes?”

“What do I do when God feels silent?”

“What if God’s promises don’t line up with my reality?”

“What about when the worst-case happens?”

If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, you’re in good company. Today on the podcast, author and speaker Heidi Lee Anderson is sharing with us how we can choose FAITH over FEAR - no matter what.

Heidi is a writer, speaker, and stay-at-home mom. While crafting Instagram devotionals @heidileeanderson and writing kid’s curriculum @thismotherhen and teaching biblical online courses, she’s a master at cleaning up Cheerios spills and building LEGO towers while simultaneously chugging coffee like a Gilmore. Heidi has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from University of Northwestern, MN, and has spent her career doing ministry—from teaching hundreds in kids’ ministry to writing daily devotionals, Bible reading plans, and small group curriculum as a content developer. After being diagnosed with cancer, Heidi’s fuel is now to make sure that Christ-followers realize, know, and claim the sure promises God offers—in the mundane, amid the heartache, and on top of the highest mountains.

Are you ready to choose faith over fear? Grab your coffee, get ready to laugh and be encouraged, and listen in to this conversation with Heidi Lee Anderson.

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Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches

Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

PRE-ORDER HEIDI’S NEW BOOK

What would you do with a handful of extra hours each week? Would you start a business? Read more books? Open your Bible more often? Start that workout program? I know it’s easy to feel like you don’t have enough time in the day. Maybe you’re even thinking Jenna, is it even possible for a mom to have extra time? And my answer to that is yes, it is possible. Because the truth is, we all have the same 24 hours in a day and with these 3 simple tips, you'll be able to move from operating out of lack and time scarcity and into ease and an abundance of time.

Are you ready to start using the time you have with intention and purpose? Reheat, or refill, your coffee and let’s dive in together.

JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB

Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches

Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

EP 60: How to Use Nourishment to Balance Your Hormones and Restore Your Energy

How often do you pray for your kids? Like, really pray intentional, intercessory prayers for them, not just the bedtime prayers or the prayers at mealtimes? For most of us, if we were honest the answer would be not very often. Today, we’re talking through why being a praying parent is vital for our children and how prayer actually impacts not only them, but the generations to come after them.

JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB

Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches

Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith