Homeschooling. Just saying the word makes some people break out in hives, while others start Pinterest boards full of chalkboard walls and color-coded lesson plans. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to look like a schoolroom in your dining room or a 1950s Little House on the Prairie reenactment.

In this episode of Women Around the Well, I’m pulling back the curtain on what homeschooling has really looked like for our family—spoiler alert: it’s equal parts chaos, calling, and coffee.

Whether you’re a mom who said, “This sounds crazy, but God…” or someone just curious about what happens when faith and education collide in the living room, this conversation is for you.

We’ll talk about the fears, the freedoms, and the faith required to step into homeschooling, why “socialization” isn’t the dirty word people make it out to be, and how God can take the very thing that feels impossible and turn it into the biggest blessing for your family.

So grab your coffee, your planner, and maybe a snack for the kids (because you know they’ll come ask the second you sit down)—let’s get real about the highs, lows, and holy surprises of the homeschool journey.

Have you ever looked at your week and thought, “How in the world did I say yes to all this?” Yep… same. Too often we hand out our “yes” like it’s free samples at Costco — without realizing it’s costing us our peace, our priorities, and sometimes our purpose.

In this episode of Women Around the Well, I’m sharing how learning to give my best yes (and not just every yes) has changed the way I show up for the people I love most. This isn’t about saying “no” to everything — it’s about saying “yes” to the things that actually bless others, line up with your values, and leave you with margin instead of mayhem.

You’ll hear:
✨ A personal story of duct tape, prayer, and realizing not every good thing is my thing.
✨ How one small yes opened a big door to blessing in my family.
✨ Why boundaries aren’t selfish — they’re sacred.
✨ Practical ways to share what you love with the people you love without burning out.

As Lysa TerKeurst reminds us in The Best Yes: “Saying yes all the time won’t make me Wonder Woman. It will make me a worn-out woman.” Amen and amen.

If you’ve been running on empty, this episode will give you the encouragement (and maybe a little sass) to quit handing out your yes like free samples — and start saving it for the places where it matters most.

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Have you ever felt like failure was the end of the story? Maybe you’ve tried something big, and instead of the victory you pictured, you walked away with a bruised ego, a mess to clean up, or more questions than answers.

In this episode of Women Around the Well, we’re talking about how to fail forward—and why failure doesn’t make you a failure. Inspired by John Maxwell’s classic book Failing Forward, grab the book here https://a.co/d/6jpSdWj

Maxwell writes, “The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure.” That’s the heartbeat of today’s conversation: how to reframe failure, learn from it, and keep moving with courage and faith.

• Why failure is never final unless you quit.

• How to recognize the lessons hidden in your setbacks.

• Practical tips for shifting from “I failed” to “I learned.”

• The role of resilience, faith, and community in failing forward.

• A reminder that God often uses failure as the training ground for our calling.

Maxwell also reminds us, “The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.” If you’ve been holding back, afraid to miss the mark, this episode will remind you that forward progress always requires risk—and that you are not defined by your stumbles, but by your decision to rise again.

Failure is an event, not an identity. It can refine you, but it doesn’t define you.

Ever feel like you’re juggling all the things, all the time—and still dropping the ball? 🙋‍♀️

In this episode of Women Around the Well, we’re debunking the multitasking myth and diving into the peace-producing power of monotasking—doing one thing at a time with holy intention.

We’ll talk about:

• Why multitasking is quietly wrecking your peace (and your productivity)

• The neuroscience behind focus and how your brain actually works best

• What Scripture teaches us about slowing down and being fully present

• Practical ways to retrain your brain and reclaim your attention

• And how choosing holy focus is an act of worship, not weakness

Whether you're feeling frazzled, distracted, or just done, this episode is your permission slip to stop the chaos and step into God-centered clarity.

Because friend—you can do all things, just not all at once.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Only 2% of people can actually multitask effectively—chances are, you’re not one of them (and that’s a goodthing!)

• Your RAS (Reticular Activating System) filters the world based on what you repeatedly focus on

• God didn’t ask you to do everything—just to be faithful with the next right thing

• Monotasking increases peace, clarity, quality of work, and mental wellness

• Presence isn’t lazy—it’s holy

1. The 25-Minute Focus Rule (Pomodoro Method):
   Set a timer and focus on just one task for 25 minutes. Then take a 5-minute break.

2. Eliminate Noise:
   Turn off notifications, close extra browser tabs, and put your phone in another room if you need to.

3. Use a “Focus First” List:
   Start your day by writing down the one thing that matters most. Prioritize it before the rest.

4. Speak It Out Loud:
   Tell yourself what you're focusing on right now. “I’m working on writing this report. That’s it.”

5. Start With Prayer, Not Pressure:
   Invite God into your focus. Ask, “Lord, what do You want me to give my attention to today?”

🛠️ Tangible Tips for Staying on Task at womenaroundthewell.com

Hot Flashes & High Hopes—where we talk about the fire, the fury, and the hope that gets us through perimenopause without losing our ever-loving minds.

Hosted by Jenna from Women Around the Well, this show blends laugh-out-loud honesty with practical tips, real education, and a big dose of encouragement. From the classic symptoms (hello, night sweats) to the weird and random ones nobody warned you about, we cover it all—plus gut health, natural remedies, and even a survival guide for the husbands brave enough to listen in.

Whether you’re in the thick of it, curious about what’s ahead, or just here for the community, you’ll leave feeling seen, informed, and hopeful. Because this isn’t the end—it’s the I’m done putting up with nonsense era… and we’re embracing it with grit, grace, and a little bit of sass.

🔥 Hot flashes. Mood swings. Brain fog. And… burning tongue syndrome?
Yep, perimenopause is more than just the “pre-party” to menopause—it’s a whole circus of symptoms, both expected and downright bizarre.

In this episode, Jenna breaks it all down with humor and heart, sharing:

• The classic and weird symptoms no one tells you about

• How gut health and hormone balance are connected

• Natural remedies that can make this season more manageable

• Key blood tests to request from your doctor

• Tangible tips for thriving (not just surviving) during perimenopause

• A hilarious but practical PSA for Husbands so they can make it through this season too

💡 Plus—Jenna shares why perimenopause is actually a rite of passage, and how gratitude can shift the whole experience.

🎁 FREE RESOURCES → Grab your Hot Flashes & High Hopes Survival Kit at WomenAroundTheWell.com. You’ll get recipes, meal plans, a symptom checklist, natural remedy guide, and even a printable Husband’s Survival Playbook—perfect for the brave men who want to keep their MVP status.

Episode Show Notes – “Hot Flashes & High Hopes”

From teen mom to legacy builder, Marsha Tate’s story is proof that God doesn’t wait for perfect conditions to move—He moves through surrendered hearts. In this inspiring episode, we’re sitting down with business coach, wife, mama of five, and faith-fueled mentor Marsha Tate to talk about what it really looks like to build a life—and business—rooted in purpose and Godfidence.

Marsha opens up about her early years navigating motherhood and identity, the battles she faced with doubt and delay, and how she learned to trust the gifts God placed inside her—even when the path didn’t make sense. She now coaches faith-driven women to launch their businesses with clarity, strategy, and bold, obedient faith.

We talk about:

• How your biggest detour might be God’s setup for your purpose

• Balancing business, marriage, motherhood, and ministry without burning out

• Why faith and strategy are both holy parts of the process

• Building legacy instead of chasing hustle

• What to do when you feel too late, too stuck, or too scared

If you’ve ever wondered if your dream is still valid, this conversation will breathe life back into your vision and remind you: your past doesn’t disqualify your purpose—God actually plans to use it.

Grab your journal, sis. This one’s packed with truth, tools, and tender reminders that your story isn’t over—and you don’t have to launch it alone.

We said yes to the call.
We prayed, we planned, we poured ourselves out in obedience.

And then…
things fell apart.
Hearts were wounded.
Doors slammed shut.
We questioned everything.
Was this even God’s will? Did we miss Him? Was it all for nothing?

Have you ever been there, friend?

When you obeyed, and it still felt like failure?

This episode is our story of a mission that nearly crushed us—and the miracle we didn’t see coming.

Because here's what we learned in the rubble:

God doesn’t waste what wounds us. He rebuilds with it.

In this episode, we talk about:
– What it feels like when obedience leads to opposition
– How to navigate the heartbreak of a calling that costs you
– The redemptive plot twist only God could write
– Why pain is often the soil where purpose starts to bloom

📖 Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him...”

Even the failed plans.
Even the burnout.
Even the breakdowns in the middle of the mission.

🎧 Episode [15]: The Mission That Almost Broke Us is live now.

You’re not crazy, sis. You’re just in the middle of the story.
And God’s not done yet.

What if your breakthrough starts with one small, brave yes?

In this episode, we’re getting real about burnout—the kind that creeps in quietly while you're juggling marriage, motherhood, ministry, and the mental load of being everything to everyone. If you've ever felt stuck in survival mode, snapping at your kids, numb in your faith, or disconnected from your own body… this one's for you, sis.

We talk about the ripple effect of one woman choosing wellness—not just for six-pack abs or more checkboxes, but so she can show up whole in her home, her calling, and her walk with God.

You’ll hear stories of women who traded exhaustion for energy, shame for freedom, and chaos for clarity. And how saying yes to health and healing isn’t selfish—it’s sacred.

“Healed women raise whole families. And whole families reshape the world.”

It starts with one yes. Maybe today, it starts with yours.

Inside this episode:

• The signs of hidden burnout and why it’s not your fault

• How your health is deeply connected to your calling

• Why stewarding your body is a spiritual decision

• The ripple effect of healing in marriage, motherhood, and mission

• Scriptures to cling to when you’re running on empty

Friend, your future self will thank you for listening.
Grab your journal, a cozy drink, and come gather with us around the well. 💗

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Are you serving, striving, and showing up for everyone—but deep down, your soul feels tired and stretched thin? Not just physically, but spiritually? Sis, that might not be burnout—it might be a holy invitation to pause and realign.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the sacred difference between hustle and Holy Spirit-led momentum. You’ll learn how to recognize when you're walking in alignment with your God-given purpose—and when you're simply operating from pressure, people-pleasing, or fear. We’ll walk through five powerful reflection questions, real-life stories (including a powerful moment from Jamie Kern Lima’s journey), and some honest truth from my own seasons of burnout.

💗 If you’ve ever wrestled with saying yes to too many “good” things while missing the God things—this episode is for you.

📖 Scriptures we’re leaning on:
Isaiah 48:17, Galatians 5:22–23, Philippians 4:7, Psalm 32:8

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• A Spirit-check on your current season

• Clarity on what alignment actually feels like

• Encouragement to stop striving and start listening

• Peace that doesn’t depend on your productivity

You’re not failing—you’re being refined.
Let’s trade burnout for being deeply rooted, one Spirit-led step at a time.

In today’s episode of Women Around the Well, I’m sitting down with the incredible Shellie Kemp—a woman who never planned to be a pastor, but ohhh friend, God had bigger, bolder, and more beautiful plans!

Shellie’s story is raw and real. Raised in the middle of dysfunction, addiction, and chaos, she became a master at people-pleasing and overachieving—all while burying her own pain. But when she hit rock bottom, Jesus showed up in the most powerful way. Her life was turned upside down (in the best way), and now she walks with others into freedom, healing, and restoration as the Freedom & Care Pastor at Christ Fellowship.

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ The masks we wear to survive
✨ Hitting rock bottom—and finding Jesus there
✨ Healing from co-dependency and performance-based living
✨ Why you are never too broken for God
✨ How surrender always leads to victory (even if it doesn’t look like you thought it would!)

Shellie reminds us that healing isn’t always neat or linear—but it’s always worth it. And her life? It’s proof that God can take the most shattered stories and turn them into something stunning.

📖 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

🌊 Grab your coffee (or meet us at the beach in your heart) and tune in. This one is filled with truth, hope, and holy goosebumps.

🔗 CONNECT WITH SHELLIE:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelliekemp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellie.thorne.kemp

💬 Drop a comment below if something she said hit home for you. We’d love to pray for you or walk alongside you, right where you are. Because healing is holy—and you’re never alone around this well.