The Jess Connolly Podcast

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Episode 106: Why We're Taking a Sabbatical with Nick Connolly Nov 03, 2025

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This week, I sit down with my husband, Pastor Nick, to talk about our upcoming sabbatical. We share why stepping back to rest, repair, and delight in God is so needed, for pastors and for all of us. If you’ve ever felt tired but loved what you do, this episode will hit home.

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Episode 105: The Halloween Debate + Spiritual Warfare Oct 27, 2025

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What does it look like to walk wisely through Halloween? Jess shares how to honor God, love your neighbors, and stand firm in the truth that darkness is real, but already defeated.

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Episode 104: You Can Let Go with Alexandra Hoover Oct 20, 2025

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Feeling stuck in past hurts or carrying hidden offense? In this episode, Jess sits down with Alexandra Hoover, author of You Can Let Go, to talk about how old wounds, rejection, and offense shape our lives, and how to finally release them. You’ll hear practical ways to recognize offense, process pain without becoming a victim, and walk in freedom.

If you’re ready to stop replaying old hurts and step into a life of healing and purpose, this conversation is for you.

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Episode 103: Bible Babes - Part Eight with Amanda Wyse Oct 13, 2025

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What kind of wisdom are you living by? In this Bible Babes episode, Jess is joined by her friend Amanda Wyse to unpack James 3, wrestling with pride, humility, and the quiet strength that comes from walking in God’s wisdom.

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Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out!

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Episode 102: 5 Spicy Questions with Nick: Marriage, Ministry, and Everything Else Oct 06, 2025

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Nick Connolly is back on the podcast! We start this conversation with what it looks like to live as Kingdom people in a heavy, divided world, staying steady, compassionate, and focused on what really matters.

Then we switch gears with five spicy date night questions. Get ready for honest laughs, real talk about marriage, and the unexpected ways we support each other.

Encouragement for the hard days and inspiration for your next date night await in this episode!

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Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out!

Other books mentioned in this episode:The Bible is for You, by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams

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Episode 101: 5 Tips for Burnout Sep 29, 2025

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Burnout isn’t just tired; it’s deeper. In this episode, Jess unpacks how to spot burnout, why it affects so many people, and gentle ways to move toward healing and hope.

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Other books mentioned in this episode: Tired of Being Tired by Jess Connolly

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Listen to Episode 99: Are Your Boundaries Selfish?

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Episode 100: What Comes Next + True Confessions of An Author with Anna Victorson Sep 22, 2025

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We made it to 100 episodes of The Jess Connolly Podcast!

Jess and the director of Go + Tell Gals, Anna Victorson celebrate this milestone with a behind-the-scenes look at book launches, the story behind Jess’s new devotional What Comes Next, and lessons from 100 episodes of living fully awake.

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Episode 99: Are Your Boundaries Selfish? Sep 15, 2025

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What if boundaries aren’t selfish, but a way to honor God and love people better? In this episode, Jess explores what the Bible actually says about limits, how Jesus modeled them, and why healthy boundaries bring freedom. She also shares five simple questions to help you discern if a boundary in your life is Spirit-led.

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Books listed in this episode: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst +, Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

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Episode 98: Bible Babes - Part Seven with Katie Oballe Sep 08, 2025

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Bible Babes is back, and this week Jess is joined by her friend Katie Oballe to walk through James 3. This passage doesn’t hold back, reminding us that our words can spark life or lead to destruction. Together, Jess and Katie talk honestly about why taming the tongue feels so hard, how the Holy Spirit meets us in our weakness, and what it looks like to choose words that bless instead of break.

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Episode 97: Why I Love The Apostle Paul + Greece Interview with Emily Vogeltanz Sep 01, 2025

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Jess opens up about her journey from struggling with Paul’s tone to deeply loving his writings, and why his view on suffering, weakness, and grace matters today. She also shares how Paul inspired her new book, What Comes Next, and talks with Emily Vogeltanz about their upcoming Steps of Paul trip to Greece in 2026.

If you’ve ever wrestled with Paul or want to see Scripture come alive, this episode is for you!

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