The Jess Connolly Podcast

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Celebrate Along the Way with Nicole Zasowski | Episode 131 Mar 24, 2022

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This month, our conversations on the podcast have been centered around the idea of Running our Race. That continues this week, as Jess sits down with Nicole Zasowski to talk about how we can create a rhythm of celebration in our lives.

In her latest book, What if it’s Wonderful?, Nicole speaks into the act of celebrating while running our race and what it means to celebrate no matter the season.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered:

Am I celebrating my steps along the way?
Who or what am I celebrating today?
How can I celebrate, even when I don’t feel like it?
What would an ongoing, consistent rhythm of celebration look like in my life?

We pray this episode (and the rest of this series) encourages you to keep going in whatever God has called you to. You were placed right where you’re at, running the race you’re in, on purpose. God is mighty in you and your mission.

Also in this episode:

GO TEAMS: Have you heard about Go Teams? In this episode, you’ll hear from some of our past Go Teams gals: Liz Cox, Ogy Tayo, Liz LaVoie, and Nicci Morelli, on how Go Teams equipped and encouraged them to take their next steps. Go Teams are open for registration now, for the only time in 2022. Learn more or join at this link, and don’t forget to use the code ONYOURTEAM for $100 off your registration!

Don’t miss:

FREE ‘RUN YOUR RACE’ GUIDE: Download our free guide to encourage you to keep going while you run your own race, whatever that looks like for you.

GO + TELL GALS COMMUNITY: Have you joined our community Facebook group? We dive deeper into 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!

Your weakness is a not a liability. | Episode 130 Mar 21, 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 centering ourselves on the good of others and the glory of God.

Here’s the deal, right off the bat: your weakness is not a liability.

How can we know? Let’s turn to 2 Corinthians 12:9.

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

Here are some questions to ask when you feel tempted to hide or discount your weaknesses:

Is this a kingdom weakness or a cultural weakness?
What is God building in you through this weakness?
Is there a big picture, and how can you trust in that?

Owning your weaknesses takes power away from the enemy and gives it to God.

Confessing your weaknesses brings the refreshment that many of us are desperate for.

Refusing to apologize for kingdom strengths that may be cultural weaknesses helps you – and every woman around you.

Wherever you feel weak right now, God is not surprised or taken aback.

God is mighty in you and your weaknesses are not a liability. We’ll see you Thursday!

How to Live Undistracted with Bob Goff | Episode 129 Mar 17, 2022

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We're continuing on our podcast series about running our race with a conversation with Bob Goff all about staying the course of what God has called us to without distractions. Bob is known for balloons, life-changing books, and publicly sharing his phone number. In this conversation, Jess and Bob talk about the latter two and what exactly living undistracted means in regard to our mission.

If you ever wonder:

How to live undistracted as a hardworking, multitasking woman of mission
What living undistracted may cost us
How comparison distracts us
What are some practical strategies for living undistracted
…then this episode is for you.

Also in this episode:

Books by Bob:
Undistracted (just released!) | Dream Big | Love Does | Everybody Always

CALL-IN COACHING: Don’t miss this call-in coaching segment that gives real-life, practical advice for multi-missional women who REALLY feel distracted. Jess coaches Go and Tell Gals coach, Heather Gage, on how she can implement strategies to live life less distracted. We love a practical strategy, and this podcast segment gives just that!

Abide, the #1 Christian meditation app. Get started now with 25% off a premium subscription by downloading the Abide app at abide.co/gals. You’ll get additional stories and meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more.

GO TEAMS: Have you heard about Go Teams? If you want to start a podcast, write a book, teach the Bible, or start a small business, then our group coaching program Go Teams is for you. The waitlist is open now – join here for a discount and first chance to register!

Don’t miss:

FREE ‘RUN YOUR RACE’ GUIDE: Download our free guide to encourage you to keep going while you run your own race, whatever that looks like for you.

You’re in the right spot. | Episode 128 Mar 14, 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-centering ourselves on the good of others and the glory of God.

Have you ever wondered if you’re in the right spot? We’re looking to Psalm 16:6 for encouragement and affirmation that we are.

You’re in the right spot because God is there.

Do you feel like you’re not enough or too much for the space you’re in? What if that wasn’t even possible? Declare His worthiness.

Do you feel like there’s nothing good here? What if that wasn’t even possible? Count the fruit.

Do you feel like you’ve made a mistake along the way? You can fix it.

We can get caught up in comparing ourselves to what we see on the left or the right. Our spot may very well look different than someone else’s. We can get caught up in questioning whether or not God is here if this is on purpose.

You’re in the right spot because God is there.

Let’s start this week off by agreeing that right, where we’re at, is beautiful and on purpose. You were placed right where you’re at to go and tell. We're praying over your week, and we believe that God is mighty in you. We'll see you Thursday!

Women on Mission + TV | Episode 127 Mar 10, 2022

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Last week in our ‘Running Your Race’ podcast series we went deep; this week, we’re going light! We’ve been contemplating this episode for months – it’s unlike anything we’ve ever done before, but we’re so excited about it. Are you ready to hear what we’re talking about?

Here’s the thing – being women on mission can be tough. It can be heavy. It’s good for us to be whole and human – to have an outlet outside of our everyday reality, to be able to relate with people we encounter, to enjoy the talents of some of God’s creation. For many of us, that means watching TV. How do we keep things light and enjoy television for entertainment, but still learn from what we’re consuming? Go with us if you want - this is a fun one!

We start with a disclaimer right at the beginning: we know this episode isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay! If you prefer interviews or coaching sessions, we get it – if this doesn’t serve you, we’ll catch you next week! (Make sure to download our Running Your Race guide – it’s a free tool designed to help encourage you as you run your own race, whatever that looks like for you!)

In this episode, Jess and her lifelong friend JPH (Jennie) are talking about:

When we watch TV
Why we love watching TV (the lightness, the culture, how it relates to women)
And specific TV shows that we’re drawing valuable life lessons from, like: the Real Housewives (yes, really), Yellowstone, Downton Abbey, the West Wing, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and more

Also in this episode:

Don’t miss:

FREE ‘RUN YOUR RACE’ GUIDE: Download our free guide to encourage you to keep going while you run your own race, whatever that looks like for you.

You're known by God. | Episode 126 Mar 07, 2022

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Join us for our very first Monday Mini podcast episode. Basically, we just want to provide some good news for your Monday, to kick off your week with something that is both life-giving and also practically helps you live out your calling. No matter what this upcoming week brings our way, we can start it off centering ourselves on the good of others and the glory of God.

You are known by God. Isn’t it funny how people say, “God only knows” or, “Lord knows” when they don’t actually know the definite answers to something? But, truly - God really does know.

Everyone wants to know God, but what if we take the time this week to be known by God? Let's turn to Psalm 139. God knows how weak you feel and He called you anyhow. God knows what you need before you do. God knows the mistakes you’ll make and He still appointed you. He knows the end of this story. He knows your thoughts and fears, you don’t have to hide them in shame.

You are known by God and that is grace.
You are known by God and that is friendship.
You are known by God and acknowledging that leads to power.

How would you live this week, your life, differently if you acknowledged that you’re known by God? You're known, seen, loved, and held. How does that change the way you go and tell?

We're praying over your week, and we believe that God is mighty in you. We'll see you Thursday!

Let’s Keep Going with Nick Connolly | Episode 125 Mar 03, 2022

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This month on the GATG podcast, we’re talking about running our race - throwing off what hinders us and pressing into what we’ve been called to. This episode with Jess’s husband, Nick Connolly, is a follow-up conversation to Nick’s interview back in 2018 (listen here!) – at the time, they were both pretty fresh off the heels of wanting to quit. In light of this month’s theme, we wanted to hear from Nick again, over 3 years later, to see what has changed, how he has processed this subject, and really – how we can keep going.

Nick answers:

What is his current calling
What most makes him want to quit
How we can encourage our partners and friends when they need to keep going
Plus he shares his thoughts on resistance

We pray this episode (and the rest of this month’s episodes) encourages you to keep going as you run your race. You were placed right where you’re at on purpose, and God is mighty in you.

Also in this episode:

Don’t miss:

FREE ‘RUN YOUR RACE’ GUIDE: Download our free guide to encourage you to keep going while you run your own race, whatever that looks like for you.

Boundaries, Part 2 | Episode 124 Feb 24, 2022

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This episode continues the conversation started back in Episode 121 about boundaries.

We get a lot of questions about boundaries for women on mission, so we’ve devoted an entire month of podcast episodes to this exact topic. Whether you have zero boundaries set in your own life, are skeptical about setting boundaries, or are the most boundaried human ever, you’re welcome to join this discussion. It’s our hope that these episodes will address the challenges women on mission face with setting and honoring boundaries, give some Scriptural backing to boundary setting, and share some helpful resources.

In this episode, we walk through five pain points on boundaries:

When our boundaries disappoint people
When you have to set boundaries on good things
When boundaries go too far
When our boundaries are broken
A note on pleasing people

Also in this episode:

GO TEAMS: Have you heard about Go Teams? If you want to start a podcast, write a book, teach the Bible, or start a small business, then our group coaching program Go Teams is for you.

CALL-IN COACHING: Don’t miss our very first call-in coaching segment! Jess coaches Go and Tell Gals coach, Chrissy Huffman, on her boundaries. Chrissy has a hard time saying ‘no’ to people and things because they’re typically good things and she doesn’t want to disappoint people. We can all benefit from hearing the very practical coaching Jess gives to Chrissy about this topic. The role-playing scenario was so helpful to see all the way walked out!

BOOKS ON BOUNDARIES:

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FEBRUARY GIVEAWAY: Don’t miss our February giveaway! Leave a review OR share about the GATG podcast on Instagram (and tag us!) - then let us know here that you entered. We’ll choose a winner of an item of choice from the GATG Shop as a thank you! Enter here.

FREE BOUNDARIES GUIDE: Download our free boundaries guide to begin naming and communicating your own personal boundaries.

Women, Teams, and the Boundaries We Need with Team Go + Tell Gals | Episode 123 Feb 17, 2022

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We’re continuing our podcast series on boundaries with a Q&A-style chat with Team Go + Tell Gals. In this episode, we’re sharing our perspective as a team that works together, works on the internet, works while being friends/caring about each other’s personal lives - while still actually working and staying focused on what God has called us to. We’ll also talk a little bit about our individual boundaries with work and technology and what works for each of us. We’re all five in different roles and seasons of life, so we have to adjust our boundaries accordingly.

Questions we’re answering:

How in the world do we get anything done when we all care about our work and one another?
How do we separate our work from our personal lives?
How do we keep good boundaries with the internet as a whole, since this is where we work?
What are helpful boundaries we have in place around working and tech?

After our team Q+A on boundaries, Jess, Caroline, and Anna stick around to have a chat about running! How are these two conversations related? Because we run together, often during work time - and it makes sense and feels life-giving for us!

Ever since the release of Breaking Free from Body Shame and the start of Good Body Gals, our online exercise subscription (learn more here!), we’ve started talking a lot about running online, and the Internet has been curious.

We talk about:

How we started running together before (and sometimes during) work
What running does for us spiritually/emotionally
What running “slow” actually means
Can other women join our “Slow Runners Club”?

Also mentioned in this episode:

Download our free boundaries guide to begin naming and communicating your own personal boundaries.

Map to More, Go + Tell Gals’ newest project, is a printed guide that will meet you right where you’re at. It has questions, coaching strategies, Scripture, and action steps to help you define your path, clarify your calling, and make your next move. You were made for more. Learn more here.

Don’t miss our February giveaway! Leave a review OR share about the GATG podcast on Instagram (and tag us!) - then let us know here that you entered. We’ll choose a winner of an item of choice from the GATG Shop as a thank you! Enter here.

Off Limits: Boundaries for Women Who Use the Internet with Charaia Callabrass | Episode 122 Feb 10, 2022

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In this episode, we’re continuing our series on boundaries with an incredibly wise conversation with Charaia Callabrass. She’s a wife, mother, content creator, curator of hilarious Tik Tok videos on Instagram, and a truly gifted truth teller. Her God-given mission is to put words to the things we don’t like to talk about and equip people to be courageous enough to stay soft.

Charaia and Jess talk about boundaries, especially in regards to creating and consuming content on the Internet. You’ll hear Charaia speak to:

How she knows she’s not staying soft
How she stays on the Internet when it feels hard
How boundaries are part of a “house” (it’s a metaphor… listen in!)
Letting God be the main character of your story
The problem with labeling people as toxic
And so much more wisdom

We think this episode is deep, wise, and funny - we laugh a lot, we talk about a lot about boundaries and a little about petty internet things, but truly: we just talk about what it’s like to be a woman on mission in an Internet-centered world.

Also mentioned in this episode:

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