Life of Jess

Humility is one of the most misunderstood virtues. Many people assume it means putting yourself down or hiding your achievements, but true humility is something much deeper. In this episode we discuss: What humility really is (and what it isn’t) The difference between healthy pride and destructive pride Why humble leaders are often the most influential Biblical examples of humility Practical ways...

Pride isn’t just arrogance . It’s much more subtle —and much more dangerous. In this episode, we begin a new series on the Seven Deadly Sins by diving into pride , the sin often called the root of all others . From Satan’s fall to everyday attitudes we barely notice, we explore how pride quietly shapes our thoughts, behaviours, and relationships. You might be surprised at how many forms pride can...

Ever feel like you don’t deserve your success… like you’re just one mistake away from being “found out” ? You’re not alone.  In this episode, we’re talking about imposter syndrom e — why so many of us struggle with self-doubt , feeling unqualified , and battling shame , even when we’re capable and called. I share my own experiences of changing careers, making mistakes , and feeling completely inad...

Ever feel like you don’t deserve your success… like you’re just one mistake away from being “found out” ? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about imposter syndrom e — why so many of us struggle with self-doubt , feeling unqualified , and battling shame , even when we’re capable and called. I share my own experiences of changing careers, making mistakes , and feeling completely inade...

**Trigger warning**  This episode will mention self harm, sexual thoughts and harming others.  In today's episode we dive into the area of intrusive thoughts .  What are they? Are they normal? Does it mean anything about me? Should I get help?  We look at: - most common types - how common it is in society - some strategies to deal with it - biblical/faith perspective Hope you gain some insigh...

**Trigger warning** This episode will mention self harm, sexual thoughts and harming others. In today's episode we dive into the area of intrusive thoughts. What are they? Are they normal? Does it mean anything about me? Should I get help? We look at: - most common types - how common it is in society - some strategies to deal with it - biblical/faith perspective Hope you gain some insight and...

Today we are looking at *triggers* and being triggered.  It's such a buzzword in our society today and many people face the world constantly being triggered by people, events or various situations.  We look into: - what a trigger is - how it shows up in your body  - why it happens - how we can learn to be more regulated in the moment - examples from the bible Hope you enjoy it and get some in...

Attention!!!  We all want it , we all need it, but how we seek attention manifests differently between us.  Today we discuss attention, why we are wired to need it , and at we explore the obvious and subtle ways that we look for attention.  We also look at biblical examples of attention seeking behaviour and how God looks at our motivations. Do any of these resonate with you or the people around y...

Welcome to the 1st episode of Life with Jess.  I'm so excited for you to join me on this new adventure of podcasting :)  In today's episode, I want to introduce myself and explain why I wanted to start a podcast - and why it took me so long (fear!) We will go into the story of Moses, and talk about how fear shows up in our lives.  Please feel free to leave a comment and request any topic...

There has been a significant increase in witchcraft and spiritual practices in general around the world, especially inthe western world. Recently there has also been speculation that celebrities are engaging in child sacrifice !! :( Today we discuss: - types of spiritual practices - why/ motivations as to why people engage in these - biblical references: nothing is new under the sun - where our ul...

Attention!!! We all want it , we all need it, but how we seek attention manifests differently between us. Today we discuss attention, why we are wired to need it , and at we explore the obvious and subtle ways that we look for attention. We also look at biblical examples of attention seeking behaviour and how God looks at our motivations. Do any of these resonate with you or the people around you?...

Today I recommend 3 books that have personally had a big impact on my life. I have struggled with anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, you name it! If any of these resonate with you then I highly recommend reading these, taking notes and then implementing it in your life. 1. Daring Greatly by Brene Brown 2. Get out of your head by Jennie Allen 3. Gentle and lowly by Dane Ortlund Jess xox Support...

Does God still speak to us today? Today's topic explores how God speaks to us, discerning His voice and learning to listen to Him in seeking His guidance. Sometimes we are faced with challenges , pain in our life, big questions or decisions and we want to know what God's will i s for us but maybe we feel He is silent . Or maybe we have trouble discerning what is His voice or just our own...

Today's episode is with Rowena who is a women's worker at my hometown church in Melbourne. She has also done certification in life coaching and has been an amazing mentor to myself and many others. We address the issue of self-esteem : - what is it? - how to improve it - a christian perspective - practical tips I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did recording it. Tha...

Today I'm joined by 2 friends, Becky and Alissa. Some of the things we talk about: - identity being first in Jesus - our own MBTI's - our strengths and weaknesses - building self awareness around your personality - the differences between how we view careers Thank you to a listener for requesting this topic! It was more focused on career but can be applied to relationships, habits, decis...

Join us as we relive fun stories of our childhood/highschool! featuring: - life in the country - Becky's chicken being murdered by a family member - Jess's teacher who was a criminal - Becky attending school with a CELEBRITY - learning times tables - us unintentionally injuring our siblings (oops, sorry!) Enjoy!!! Jess and Becky Support the show

Today is a fun conversation where we discuss our top 3 characters from the bible that we would want to meet and why. Themes from today include leadership, inspiration, God's plans, how God uses broken people, obedience and how everything leads to redemption through Jesus. We share a question we would like to ask Jesus if he was here with us now. Please COMMENT your top 3, and a QUESTION you w...

There is a 12 minute habit you can do every day, backed by neuroscience, that will start to transform your brain. Research has shown that doing this every day for at least 2 months starts to change the physical shape of your brain. It can lead to: - better emotional regulation - deeper sense of peace - increased resilience Take up the challenge for 90 days and see how it begins to transform your l...

Today I talk about 3 habits we may mindlessly be doing that erode our mental health or even cause immediate changes to our mood. Becoming mindful of these and becoming more disciplined can help us regain better control and have a more stable mind and emotions. The netflix documentary I refer to is called: Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut   Highly recommend watching it! Jess xox Support th...

Today I discuss 3 habits you can do every day to improve your mental health - whether it's stress, anxiety, overwhelm etc. Obviously these are not in place of therapy or deeper mental health concerns, but doing these every day can help bring clarity, focus, and regulate your emotions! I personally do these every day and I have noticed a huge shift in my mood :) I hope you can too!! Jess xox S...

Today I talk about learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions. Sometimes we just feel a mix of "negative emotions" which makes us feel restless and brings us discomfort. We can learn to sit through it, ride the wave, and know that it will pass and that IT'S OK to feel this way! Jess xox Support the show

Today we are following on from last week and addressing the content of our words. We can see that words are a refection of what's going on inside our hearts. There are words we can use which are foolish and destructive - gossip and slander, lies and deceit, which occurs in many setting even including the church! Then there are words that build and bring unity and peace to people. What kind of...

Our words have power. They are valuable and have meaning. Our physical bodies are literally affected by the words we are exposed to in our life - by what we speak to ourselves, others, to God and the words spoken to us. I want to start a conversation about bringing awareness to the weight our words carry and the responsibility we have in using our words wisely. Jess xox Support the show

People always ask me, "Jess why South Korea?? What is it that you love about it?" I have been living on and off in Seoul for the last 3 years and these are my top 5 reasons why I enjoy it :) Come and visit me one day! Jess xox Support the show

A terrible event which is changing the course of history, and starting a huge revival around the world. I wanted to share my personal reflections about this event, and my own experience of how I felt and reacted to the news. Some things we can take from what happened, and the hope that we have in Jesus despite the darkness in the world. Jess xox Support the show