The Jess Connolly Podcast

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What do I do in a spiritually dry season? | Episode 151 Sep 08, 2022

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Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This season on the podcast, we want to answer the questions you’re already asking. This episode, we answer: what do I do in a spiritually dry season? Jess sits down with her mom, Deb Hopper to answer this question. Deb recently spoke at Bright City Church on this topic and if you want to dive deeper into this, you can hear her speak here!

Maybe you’re noticing internal or external doubt in your life, and maybe you feel spiritually dry or maybe you feel a spiritual hunger. We hope that this episode encourages you in the season that you currently are in.

He is present and never leaves you, and He is mighty in you. We’ll see you next week!

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Access a free audio bonus here. If you’re in a dry season, get extra encouragement from Jess in this free download here.

Want to win a one-hour free coaching call with Jess this month? Leave a review wherever you are listening, fill out this form, and we will reach out to the winner at the end of the month!

Think the Go + Tell Gals Coaching Certification Program is for you? Apply here as a prayer!

Our Fall into Freedom Guide! If you are looking to start this Fall off with reflection, intention, and strategy then this guide is for you!

Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

What’s my calling? | Episode 150 Sep 01, 2022

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Welcome back to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! We took the summer off and we’re so excited to be back, going deep with you this fall. Harvest is here and we’re digging in with you in mind.

This next season on the podcast, we want to answer the questions you’re already asking. We’re starting today with a big one: what is my calling? On this episode, Jess and GATG team member, Anna, give some updates from our summer podcast sabbatical before jumping in the deep end to talk about all about calling.

Whether you're in a season of transition in your early adulthood, you’re settled but sensing something new on the horizon, or even if you’re questioning if you heard God wrong – this episode is for you. We’re defining what we believe calling is (biblically) and asking some questions to help you practically think through your own calling.

Download our free “What’s My Calling” guide to help you journal through the questions we ask in this episode.

He has called you, and He is mighty in you. We’ll see you next week!

Don’t miss:

Want to win a one-hour free coaching call with Jess this month? Leave a review wherever you are listening, fill out this form, and we will reach out to the winner at the end of the month!

Think the Go + Tell Gals Coaching Certification Program is for you? Apply here as a prayer!

Our Fall into Freedom Guide! If you are looking to start this Fall off with reflection, intention, and strategy then this guide is for you!

Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Summer Sign off with Team Go+Tell Gals | Episode 149 May 26, 2022

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Summer is here for team Go+Tell Gals and we are signing off for the summer to rest and recharge but also to prepare for the next season of this podcast. Jess and our team sit down to talk about what we are looking forward to this summer but also to dig in a little deeper about our prayers and rhythms as we jump into summer.

This season looks different for each of us and maybe yours does too. Maybe this summer is packed full or maybe it's meant to be a season of rest. Either way, we hope this episode serves to encourage you to see this summer as your summer and not anyone else’s.

Need help prepping for summer? Check out our Summer to Thrive Guide preview here! This guide serves women who want to embrace every ounce of fun and freedom the summer has to offer, while also bringing some intentionality to the new season ahead.

We are cheering you on and pray that this summer is truly the summer where you thrive right where God has planted you.

See you in the Fall!

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Hope will not put you to shame. | Episode 148 May 23, 2022

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Have you ever had your hopes up and been massively disappointed? And because of that, have been put to shame?

Romans 5:5 says this: And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Hope does not put you to shame. Because our hope is in the Lord.

Let’s talk about expectancy and expectations. Expectations are specific, it’s us having a clear idea of what God is going to do and creating an idea of how it will happen and when it will happen. However, with expectancy, your hands are a little more open, eyes are on the bigger horizon. You have more of an expectancy on how God could potentially move.

Here’s your reminder to check on your expectations. Expectations of other people, yourself, your memories, etc. Are they serving you?

And then check in on your expectancy; are you expectant for how God could move or might move right now?

Are our hopes in his hand moving in some particular way OR are our hopes in his true character.

Even if what we hope will happen doesn't, we get to bring it all to God. Cause when we talk to God about it, we exercise intimacy and there is no shame in entering the throne room with our Father.

Bring ever desire, every fear, every frustration, every delight, bring it all to him, get your hopes up and talk to Him about it.

You will not be put to shame.

We are grateful for you and we’ll see you Thursday!

Summer To Thrive with Katie Walters | Episode 147 May 19, 2022

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Summer is quickly approaching, and we want to enter a new season intentionally. In today’s episode, Jess sits down with her sister, Katie Walters, on how we can do just that, no matter what our life stage looks like. Katie is an entrepreneur and CEO of Francis and Benedict, a mom of 7, a wife, a sister, a daughter, and a friend. Hear them share their struggles and excitements regarding summer, and the encouragement that this is your summer to thrive.

Maybe this summer feels like a struggle with work and routines, maybe you’re dreading this summer because of how you feel about your body, maybe summer is your favorite season ever and you truly can’t wait. However you’re coming into it, this episode is for you.

We encourage you to think intentionally about your summer and as you prep and plan, ask yourself: what can I simplify as I head into a new season? We’re grateful for you and we’re cheering you on as you step into your calling right where you are.

You can get the free Summer to Thrive Guide preview here and we’ll even text you throughout the summer to check in to see how you are doing!

Don’t miss:

Are YOU the girl for this job? Team GATG is looking for interns! We’re equipping and encouraging the next generation of women leaders to step into their God-given mission to go and tell. Applications close Sunday, May 22 and you can apply here!

You're not an imposter. | Episode 146 May 16, 2022

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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.

This episode we are talking about imposter syndrome and will give you some tools to fight it.

First things first you’re not an imposter if you don’t act like the expert, if you don’t act like you’re the hero. There is no imposter syndrome for you because you aren’t faking it.

2 Corinthians 10:4 says, We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ. Our tools are ready at hand for clearing the ground of every obstruction and building lives of obedience into maturity.

These 4 tools will help you fight imposter syndrome:

Ask questions.
Say sorry when you’re wrong.
Bless other people.
Don’t pretend, ever.

We don’t have to pretend that we have it all together, we don’t have to be the hero because God is the hero. God is righteous. God is the source of life. And His power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)

You aren’t an imposter, you are a child of God. So continue to declare His goodness and his glory.

God is the hero.

See you Thursday.

Motherhood + Balance: The Great Debate | Episode 145 May 12, 2022

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This month on the Go and Tell Gals podcast, we’re focusing our conversations on motherhood for all. Whether that means literal motherhood or spiritual motherhood, we’re talking about it – because it’s a huge topic of conversation for women on mission. On this episode, GATG team member Henslee joins Jess to talk about the idea of motherhood and balance. This is kind of THE question around motherhood, so we’re looking at it from two different stages and perspectives of motherhood.

This episode is wildly encouraging if you are:

caught in the comparison game in regards to your stage of motherhood
frustrated by your own pace and/or capacity
stuck in a place of striving
trying to balance motherhood and mission
wanting to support the mothers around you

We get to be cheerleaders for those around us and we get to speak life into others, right where we’re at. Look around and assess what you have to give, and for the good of others and the glory of God, and go for it. We’re cheering you on!

Don’t miss:

The Breaking Free from Body Shame Bible Study is here! We’re ready to worship, to fight, and to see as many women as possible walk in the freedom that is there for the taking so grab your women, open the Bible Study, and let's break free.

You’re already changing the world. | Episode 144 May 09, 2022

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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.

Spiritual Motherhood with Deb Hopper | Episode 143 May 05, 2022

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Welcome to May on the GATG podcast! In honor of Mother’s Day this upcoming weekend, we’re talking with the mother of all mothers – Jess’s mom, Deb Hopper. Jess and Deb talk about Spiritual motherhood, literal motherhood, and more. Deb shares about her calling now and where God has placed her to use her gifts for His glory and for the good of others.

This episode is for you if:

You’re in a season of abundance in regards to spiritual mothering
You’re in a season of searching for spiritual mothering
You are a spiritual mother to few or many
You enjoy hearing from a mother/daughter duo

We hope that this episode excites you for the life seasons still ahead and encourages you to step into your calling right where you’re at, in the current season you’re in.

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Just because it’s hard, doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. | Episode 142 May 02, 2022

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For this Monday, this week, this year, this life you just might need the reminder that just because it's hard, doesn't mean you're doing it wrong.

Or that you’re in the wrong spot. Or that you are a failure.

Remind yourself that everything that’s worth doing is hard and here are some prompts you can run through when it does feel really hard:

It could be hard because you need help.
It could be hard because of spiritual warfare.
It could be hard because you need rest.
It could be hard because you need a shift in how you’re doing it.
It could be hard just because it’s hard.

We’d encourage you today to keep stewarding your God-given gifts. Keep stepping out in obedience.

Continue on with this hope:

“And blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Luke 1:45

He is leading you. He will fulfill every promise He has made to you. This reminder is simple, but it's everything: keep going.

See you Thursday!

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