Connect with Jennifer Spivey

January is loud. Planners. Pressure. The urge to move fast and start strong. On this week’s episode of the Connect Podcast, we’re talking about why hurry is costly, why waiting is formative, and how choosing God’s pace may be the most faithful decision you make this year. I f you’re feeling “pre-tired” already, this conversation is for you! Let's slow down and develop an unhurried faith togeth...

Still in the first month of the new year—and already feeling the pressure to do more or be more? What if the invitation this year isn’t to become more impressive… but more surrendered? In this week’s episode of The Connect Podcast, we’re continuing the conversation on Resolution vs Reflection and leaning into a freeing truth: ✨ You don’t have to impress God. ✨ You are already loved. ✨ Obedience...

As we step into a new year, so many of us feel the pressure to set resolutions—to do better, be better, try harder. But what if God is inviting us into something deeper? What if 2026 isn’t about striving for change, but about becoming who we already are in Christ. Psalm 65:11 reminds us that God crowns the year with His goodness—not our willpower, not our perfectly executed plans. Today I'm re...

Restoration often begins inside us long before circumstances change. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey dives into the middle seasons of life, showing how God strengthens, shapes, and prepares us for the blessings ahead. Learn to recognize the signs of God’s work and trust His faithful restoration. 🔹 Join the Connect community: connectmentoringnetwork.org 🔹 Subscribe, like, and share for encourage...

In this episode of In the Middle, we’re taking a deeper look at Job’s friends — the ones who meant well but completely missed the mark. Their intentions weren’t wrong, but their timing, tone, and assumptions certainly were. And if we’re honest… we still see the same patterns in friendships, leadership, and ministry today. We’ll talk about: • Why well-meaning friends sometimes say hurtful things •...

Join us on the latest episode of the Connect Mentoring Network as we dive into the powerful truth of Proverbs 27:6 — “Faithful are the wounds of a friend.” In this “In the Middle” conversation, we explore what it looks like to walk in seasons of transition, to hold space for one another, to speak truth in love, and to be the kind of friend who doesn’t just offer comfort, but godly correction and i...

Have you ever said, “I’m just being real” or “I’m speaking the truth in love”? We’ve all been there — but sometimes what we call truth is really frustration, opinion, or insecurity in disguise. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey unpacks what it really means to “speak the truth in love” the way Paul intended — with humility, grace, and identity rooted in Christ. Learn how to use your words to heal in...

We were never meant to live under guilt, pressure, or the need to perform. God didn’t design ministry to be a checklist — He designed it to flow out of a love relationship with Jesus Christ. 💗 When we live from His love instead of for His approval, everything changes. Condemnation disappears. Comparison fades. Competition ends. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey shares how living from freedom trans...

It only took one generation for faith to fade. After Joshua and his people experienced the miracles of God, the next generation “did not know the Lord.” (Judges 2:10) That’s the danger of a gap in faith. This week’spodcast is all about passing the baton. Preparing others. Refusing to compete and choosing instead to multiply God’s work. #MinistryWithoutCompetition #FaithThatLasts #KingdomMentoring...

When we refuse to compete, we make room for Kingdom multiplication. From Jethro and Moses to Paul and Timothy, God’s work has always advanced through mentoring and partnership — not rivalry. In this episode of Ministry Without Competition, Jennifer W. Spivey shares how mentoring builds unity in the Body of Christ and expands Kingdom impact across generations. Let’s talk about what happens when we...

Competition has no place in the Body of Christ. In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey unpacks why rivalry and comparison steal our joy—and how teamwork and collaboration activate true abundance. From Saul and David to Jonathan and David, from Haman’s jealousy to the unity of the early church, Scripture shows us both the danger of competition and the beauty of partnership. When we...

Unlock the power of collaboration in the Body of Christ! In this episode of our Activate Abundance series, we’re talking about why working together matters more than ever. Competition and comparison can rob us of joy, but when we choose unity, generosity, and Kingdom partnership, God multiplies the impact. Join us as we explore how collaboration breaks down walls, strengthens the Church, and opens...

In today’s conversation—“Speak Life”—we’re diving into Zechariah 4 and the story of Zerubbabel’s plumb line. This simple tool carried a powerful message: God rejoices not just in the completed work, but in the courage it takes to begin again. In this episode, we’ll talk about:  The history behind Zerubbabel and the rebuilding of the Temple  Why small beginnings are worth celebrating  How speaking...

Want to unlock more blessings in your life? It starts with praying for—and celebrating—the success of others! In this first episode, we explore how generosity, faith, and a heart for others can shift your mindset and multiply your joy.#ActivateAbundance #PrayerPower #CelebrateOthers #LeadershipMindset

Psalm 46:10 is one of the most quoted verses in the Bible: “Be still and know that I am God.” But what does it really mean? In this episode, Jennifer Spivey takes a closer look at the Sons of Korah, the history behind this psalm, and why God’s command to “be still” is more powerful than we often realize. Whether you’re in a season of chaos, uncertainty, or waiting, this message will encourage you...

What if someone else’s success didn’t take anything away from you? What if it actually multiplied your joy? In this episode, Jennifer shares a sweet story from her classroom days, a powerful lesson from the parable of the prodigal son, and four practical tips to help you celebrate others genuinely. Be encouraged to “start the clap” and lead the way in celebrating what God is doing in the lives of...

In the Kingdom of God, there is no competition—only collaboration. What God pours into your net is meant to overflow into others. When we cheer each other on, we strengthen the entire Body of Christ. This week’s podcast is a call to step out of comparison and into celebration. Let’s be the ones who rejoice when others succeed, build up every part of the Body, and go from strength to strength—toget...

 “We can’t carry one another’s burdens if we keep them hidden.” Openness is hard, but it’s also the pathway to healing, fellowship, and freedom. In this week’s follow-up, we’ll look at how Scripture calls us to step into the light—because vulnerability makes space for grace. 

Join Jennifer as she talks about Galatians 6:2, bearing one another's burdens and so fulfilling the law of Christ. This verse is both comfort and conviction to Jennifer - we are not only supposed to care for others, we are supposed to allow others to care for us as well! Easier said than done sometimes!

If you are in between obedience and outcome, you are not alone! Let's go beyond the Facebook feed and get real today! Join Jennifer - she's right there in the middle with you, but more importantly: so is Jesus!

In this "finale" to our series on spiritual friendship, we turn our eyes to the One who modeled it best. Before any human connection, Jesus offered us the truest, deepest kind of friendship—one marked by love, loyalty, truth, and sacrifice. Let’s explore what it means to follow the Friend who goes first… and invites us to do the same.

Are you holding back from deeper friendship because of fear, past hurt, or rejection? In this episode, Jennifer and her dear friend evangelist/author Julie Seals talk about the walls that keep us from spiritual connection—and why it’s worth pushing through. You were created for community, not isolation. Don’t settle for surface relationships when God has more for you. Let’s talk about the courage...

How do we build deep, life-giving friendships in a world where everything feels filtered and public? In this candid conversation with guest Brittany Overstreet, Jennifer and Brittany talk candidly about how social media affects transparency and connection—and how to cultivate real, godly friendships even in the middle of the digital noise. Whether you’re navigating likes, DMs, or just longing for...

Episode 2 in our Spiritual Friendship series: Jennifer discusses risk vs reward - is it worth it to invest in godly life-giving friendships? Every time! p.s. Jennifer also gets a little personal about a time it didn't exactly work out! Not all hands that reach out become a hand that holds. Take the risk anyway! God means for us to be in community!

Lindsey is one of my favorites! Lindsey's passion is theology and biblical studies, and she makes this more fun and accessible than it sounds! Join us for this final discussion, part 3of 3