The Jess Connolly Podcast

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Episode 18: Don’t Lose Your Mind This Christmas Dec 11, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

It’s funny that we corporately get so excited about the holidays and at the same time, we corporately talk about how crazy we felt during them once they’re over. We post a million memes about Mariah Carey in October, and then we all post the same meme the week after Christmas about how confused we are. We join in on the narrative of joy and celebration, but we also join in on the preset narrative about how this season leaves us feeling.

If this resonates with you, this episode is for you. Join Jess on this episode as she shares 4 things to say no to during the holiday season and 4 things to say yes to.

Let’s not lose our minds this Christmas.

Let’s go.

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Pre-order one copy of Tired of Being Tired and get the audiobook for free (when it’s released), you’ll also get access to Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series for tired women.

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Episode 17: The 7 Shifts That Changed My Life Dec 05, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

You may ask yourself, Do we really need another book on rest? Is a book going to help if you are exhausted and there’s nothing in your life you can quit? Will rest help when you feel like you’re in a debilitating or painful season? Do you already feel bad about how much you work or how full your life is? Does it sound exhausting to be told unrealistic ideas about fighting your own fatigue by someone who couldn’t possibly understand your life?

If you’re asking these questions, this episode is for you. On today’s episode, Jess reads portions of Tired of Being Tired, shares surprising behind-the-scenes, and details on free gifts we’re giving away to people who preorder Tired of Being Tired.

Let’s Go.

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Pre-order one copy of Tired of Being Tired and get the audiobook for free (when it’s released), you’ll also get access to Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series for tired women.

Love our podcast? Then we know you’ll love the GoodHard Story Podcast with Katherine Wolf. Sit in on candid conversations with Katherine, the Hope Heals team, and some beloved guests as they work out what it means to wholeheartedly live a good/hard life.

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Episode 16: Gifts You Won’t Hate with Mimi Striplin Nov 27, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

In this episode, Mimi and Jess share one gift we want to give or get from a handful of categories, and our hope is that by the end of this episode, you’ve got some great ideas of what to ask for or what to give your people!

Let’s Go.

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When you sponsor a child, you ensure access to quality education, medical checkups, healthy food, clean water and most importantly, the love of Jesus.

To sponsor a child today you can text JESS at 83393 or go to Compassion.com/JESS. Let’s go.

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Episode 15: Body Freedom this Holiday Season Nov 20, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This episode is for you if you have a body and sometimes wonder if it truly is a good body. Maybe this holiday season you are visiting family who comments on your body, feeling funky about a body that is changing, experiencing insecurity while you take holiday pictures, or just really wanting to get through the season of parties without engaging in the wild yoyo of indulging and withholding.

So let’s get our minds right, our hearts ready, and our answers prepared for that one aunt who always comments on whether or not we’ve lost our baby weight.

Let’s Go.

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We’re so excited to partner with Compassion International and to invite you into the partnership as well. It’s not just changing the lives of children; it’s changing entire families. Whole communities. When you sponsor a child, you ensure access to quality education, medical checkups, healthy food, clean water and most importantly, the love of Jesus.

To sponsor a child today you can text JESS at 83393 or go to Compassion.com/JESS. When you sponsor, Compassion will send you a copy of You Are the Girl for the Job as a token of our thanks for investing in the life of a child. Let’s go!

The Logos Bible Study appcontains a powerful Bible study and sermon prep platform that allows you to study Scripture and consult commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, and more—all from your computer, tablet, or phone. You can get started with the Logos Bible Study app with an 10% off at www.logos.com/jessconnolly.

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Episode 14: You Are More Than You’ve Been Told, an interview with Hosanna Wong Nov 13, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

On this episode, Jess sits down with her close friend, Hosanna Wong to discuss her latest book, ‘You Are More Than You’ve Been Told’ . Hosanna is an international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken word artist. This episode is for you if you’ve been told lies about yourself that have trapped you in the wrong patterns of thinking and in the wrong patterns of living. We hope this episode serves to remind you that you are more than you’ve been told. Join Jess’ Leaders are Learners and dive into this book together with us and you can even call in and share your own thoughts on the podcast!

Let’s Go.

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⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠ Join Jess’ book club ⁠here⁠, where together you’ll read transformative books together– we currently are reading ‘You Are More Than You've Been Told’ By Hosanna Wong. You’ll get insight into exactly how Jess is making shifts based on each book and a space to call in and share your own thoughts on the podcast!

To sponsor a child today you can text JESS at 83393 or go to Compassion.com/JESS. Let’s go.

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Episode 13: Ask Me Anything– With a Twist Nov 06, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This episode is an ‘Ask Me Anything’ episode where you’ll hear Jess answer spicy, silly, and serious questions that You have asked! We have a special guest on this episode too! Jonathan Almonte joins us as part of the Compassion International team to share his story and how sponsorship changed his life.

Let’s Go.

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To sponsor a child today you can text JESS at 83393 or go to Compassion.com/JESS. Let’s go.

Interested in writing a book, get on the waitlist for Go Teams here!

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Episode 12: Friendship: Messy and Worth It - Part 3 Oct 30, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

There’s no doubt about it, marriage changes the way we experience friendship. Whether we’re married or single, when covenant comes on the scene - relationships shift. This episode is for spouses who wish they were better friends, for single people who are wondering how best to prepare for friendship in marriage, and for friends whose relationship might have shifted since one or both of them get married.

Let’s Go.

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Listen to Jess talk with Annie about friendship and dating on this episode of ‘That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs’

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Episode 11: Friendship: Messy and Worth It - Part 2 Oct 23, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

We’re going there in this episode: how to know when it’s time to move on, how to heal from a friendship breakup, when politics or parenting cause tension, and so much more!

We're with you in this - friendship is messy, but so worth it.

Let’s Go.

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⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠ Join Jess’ book club ⁠here⁠, where together you’ll read transformative books together– we currently are reading ‘Experiencing Friendship with God?’ By Faith Eury Cho. You’ll get insight into exactly how Jess is making shifts based on each book, insider info from the authors, and a space to call in and share your own thoughts on the podcast!

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Episode 10: Friendship with God, an interview with Faith Eury Cho Oct 16, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next.

Friendship with God. Does that sound boring or like something you crave? Jess and Faith Eury Cho sit down and talk about this very thing, and Faith’s new book: ‘Experiencing Friendship with God’. We talk about finding our own God language, enjoying God and His presence, and pressing into to experience even more of Him than we are now.

Join Leaders are Learners as we dive into this book together! You’ll get insight into exactly how Jess is making shifts based on this book and a space to call in and share your own thoughts on the podcast.

Let’s Go.

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Leaders are Learners!⁠ Join Jess’ book club ⁠here⁠, where together you’ll read transformative books together– we currently are reading ‘Experiencing Friendship with God?’ By Faith Eury Cho.

Connect further with Jess:

https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Episode 9: Friendship: Messy and Worth It - Part 1 Oct 09, 2023

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Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast!

Is friendship a struggle for you? Or maybe you find yourself feeling alone, hurt, and disappointed even though you're surrounded by people? In this episode, Jess shares the ‘10 Rules of Friendship’ that she's crafted over the years. We hope this podcast encourages you and gives you insight for navigating friendships. It's messy - but worth it.

Let’s Go.

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