Let’s start this week off with some good news. Listen to this Monday Mini podcast episode for some quick and practical encouragement to kick off your week and ground you in your calling. No matter what this upcoming week brings our way, we can start it off by centering ourselves on the good of others and the glory of God.
Do you ever get caught up in your destiny? Your potential? Wondering how you’ll make a mark or what you’re here for?
What if we told you you didn’t have to worry about that any longer, it’s absolutely 100% real that you’re going to change the world. Today.
 1 Peter 2:9 says, You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
You change the world when:

 you walk into work
 when you love your kids
 when you greet your neighbors. 

You change the world when:

  you post on social media
   when you drive your car

Don’t stress over your positioning, your capacity, your destiny - these are God’s.
Seek His face. Acknowledge His power and His presence in the spaces where you show up.
You are changing the world.

You’re already changing the world.  | Episode 144

This is what you’ve been craving: lighthearted conversations for soul-tired women based on deep spiritual truths. The Jess Connolly podcast is for people who live on mission and want to walk in abundance. It’s a coffee date with a friend who gets how full your life is - but who also wants to help you feel alive. You can listen in the midst of the messy or the mundane and leave feeling understood and less overwhelmed.

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner and Tired of Being Tired just coming out, we thought this would be the perfect episode to discuss all things motherhood + rest.  On this episode we brought in our friend, Anna Victorson to share what she’s experienced as a first time mom. You’ll hear Jess and Anna talk all things motherhood + rest and how this looks very different throughout the seasons of life. If you are a mom or if you are one day hoping to be a mom, this episode is for you. If you have ever asked the questions: How do we rest as moms? What is realistic? What is practical? What does this look like in different seasons of motherhood? This episode is for you. 


This isn’t Jess’s podcast, it’s our podcast!


Let’s go


Anna loves you all and wants you to know her DM’s are always if you ever want to connect: IG: @annavictorson  // Email: anna@goandtellgals.com


Don’t miss: 
Tired of Being Tired is now out! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your family and friends. ⁠

Want to spend this summer thriving and not just surviving? Jess has got you covered! Jess has created a digital guide to help you and your family craft a summer that you can all enjoy. Make a plan for the months ahead with 45 guided pages to help you along. Get the Summer Survival Guide & use code: SUMMER2024 for $5 off!

Episode 38: Motherhood + Rest

Jess’s newest book, Tired of Being Tired, just came out on April 9th, but since Summer is upon us, we thought this would be a good time to bring out Jess’s last book, Breaking Free from Body Shame. 


If you find yourself thinking you have to jump on a new fitness challenge, change your diet, or find yourself wanting to avoid the community pool for the next few months, this episode is for you. In this episode, we brought in our friend and team member, Katie Smith, to share her story of body shame + healing. You’ll hear Jess and Katie share openly and honestly about their past experiences, what they learned, how the Lord was able to carry them through, and how this one thing remains true: YOUR BODY IS GOOD.


This is for the woman who has never felt free, for the new mom dealing with a body she doesn’t recognize, and/or the woman who thought she’d conquered this issue, but it’s still cropping up. 


If you have a body and want to live free, this episode is for you.


Let’s go! 


Katie loves you all and is so passionate about this topic. If you ever want to connect and chat more with her, please do! Her DMs + inbox are always open if you ever want to connect: IG: @katiejsmithh  // Email: katie@goandtellgals.com


Don’t miss: 
Tired of Being Tired is now out! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your family and friends. ⁠


Don’t forget to shop on Lindsay Letters and see the most special and beautiful abstract artwork, with color palettes ranging from subdued neutrals to bright and bold. There are over three hundred pieces of art to choose from, including landscapes, vintage reproductions and some meaningful words. They are available as small scale art prints or large scale framed canvases, and everything in between. Use my code JESS20 for 20% off your purchase.

Episode 37: Your Body Is Ready for Summer

This isn’t my podcast, it’s OUR podcast. So today we're hitting one of our most requested episode topics: singleness and marriage! Since Jess has been married for nearly 20 years, we brought in our friend and team member, Liz Cox, to share her experience as a single gal.


You’ll hear Jess and Liz share their life experiences and how they’ve learned to understand each other better, learn from one another, and be on one another’s team despite being in different seasons of life. They’re answering the question, “What do you wish your married friends/single friends knew?” and their answers might surprise you. If you’re single, this episode is for you. If you’re married, this episode is for you. 


We encourage you to send this episode to a friend because we know there are amazing takeaways that could spark helpful conversations between you and your friends!
Let’s go! 


Liz loves y’all so much and wants you to know her DMs + inbox are always open if you ever want to connect: IG: @_elizabethcox // Email: liz@goandtellgals.com 


Also, we briefly mention our dear friend Annie F. Downs’ amazing podcast episode about friendship and dating, which Jess was on, as well as her Patreon community for singles, The Single Purpose League. We wanted to be sure to link those resources for you all if you’re interested in listening to more thoughtful conversations on this topic.


Don’t miss: 
Tired of Being Tired is now out! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your family and friends. ⁠


Don’t forget to shop on Lindsay Letters and see the most special and beautiful abstract artwork, with color palettes ranging from subdued neutrals to bright and bold. There are over three hundred pieces of art to choose from, including landscapes, vintage reproductions and some meaningful words. They are available as small scale art prints or large scale framed canvases, and everything in between. Use my code JESS20 for 20% off your purchase.



Episode 36: What Your Single Friends Wish You Knew

In this episode, Nick Connolly, husband, father, pastor, and author, interviews Jess Connolly about her newest book, ‘Tired of Being Tired.’ You’ll hear raw and honest conversations about how this current season has been for Jess, as she experienced deep grief from an unexpected family loss while also experiencing great joy in seeing this book being launched into the world.


There is no better time for this book to come out, as 'Tired of Being Tired' is all about finding rest. When rhythms fail, the principles of spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional rest hold us up. The biblical truths Jess found while writing this book carried her through when she couldn’t get enough sleep or follow all the practical tips. 


This is not just my podcast, it’s our podcast and we pray this episode is a blessing to you!
 
Let’s go 


Don’t miss: 
Tired of Being Tired is out now! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your family and friends. ⁠


⁠⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠⁠ Join Jess’s book club ⁠here⁠, where you’ll read transformative books together. We are currently reading ‘Tired of Being Tired’ by Jess Connolly since it is now available! You’ll get an additional Q&A; from the author and a space to call in and share your thoughts on the podcast!


Jess has created a Rest Retreat Guide with short teaching videos for those who want to host their own version of Soul Camp! You can get the guide and the teaching videos free when you order five copies of Tired of Being Tired.

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Episode 35: We Didn't See This Coming

If you like the idea of rest, if you're tired of being tired, if you're ready to stop living exhausted, this episode is for you. But what in the world do you do about your community? What do you do about your spouse who has a different schedule than you? How do you handle rest if you’re an overwhelmed caregiver of small kids? These questions are ones that Jess gets asked all of the time. So, let’s talk about it! 
This episode is all about community and rest and how we can have both, together. God has placed us where we are on purpose. And what if all of that was so compelling that it started a wave in our communities?
One woman willing to rest changes her life. A group of women resting changes the world. Let’s go.


Don’t miss: 
Tired of Being Tired is out on April 9! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your community. When you order 5 copies, you can get my ⁠Rest Retreat Guide⁠ with short teaching videos to host your own version of Soul Camp!
If you want to dive into Tired of Being Tired, join me for our book club, ⁠⁠⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠⁠⁠ When you join, you'll receive a suggested reading plan, additional Q&A;, and a space to call in and share your thoughts on the podcast!
Don’t forget to use my code JESS20 for 20% off at Lindsay Letters! My friend Lindsay is my go-to for beautiful artwork for my home. She's got hundreds of pieces of art to choose from in all different styles, color schemes, and sizes - I promise you'll find a piece you love. Take a peek!

You’re already changing the world. | Episode 144

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