Refined Purpose:Motherhood on Mondays

Hi guys, Jessica here. The last I posted was in February and then I kinda just disappeared with no explanation. So even though it’s not Monday I wanted to hop on and say hi and tell you where I’ve been, what I’ve been up to and what’s next. Grab a cup of tea and let’s chat

Today I am launching a new series called 5 minute encouragements! These will be episodes of the podcast that are about 5 minutes that are packed to the brim with some quick encouragement for you on different topics. Today’s topic: How do you actually get your husband to change? And plot twist it might not be what you think. I hope you will be encouraged and challenged and will walk away with a new...

Hi! And welcome back! And today’s episode I talk about why I’ve been a little bit absent from the social media world. Sometimes it’s best to recognize what works during a season and what needs to be removed and how it’s ok to not always do everything. I hope you can be encouraged to know it’s ok to set things down to focus on what’s in front of you instead of what’s going on around you

I’m so excited to welcome you into Season 5 of Motherhood on Mondays with a brand new, encouraging episode all about peace that lasts—even when life feels uncertain or constantly changing. As millennials, we hear so much about mental health, trauma, therapy, and the importance of “protecting your peace.” While those conversations matter, have you ever stopped to ask—what does the Bible actually sa...

2025 was a year of growth, stretching, and refinement-both personally and relationally. In this final episode of the year, we talk honestly about what it feels like to keep choosing obedience when it would be easier to grow weary, especially when others around us aren’t choosing to follow God. This episode is a reminder that doing good is never wasted, faithfulness always matters, and God sees eve...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a very honest conversation about choosing a slower, simpler path in a culture that constantly tells us to do more, earn more, and hustle harder. Staying home with our kids on one income hasn’t been easy. It has required sacrifice, intentional choices, and a complete shift in perspective about what truly matters. Today, I’m sharing how our family learned to reframe s...

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing openly about a decision God led my husband and I to, choosing not to monetize my social media, even though it’s what culture sees as normal, smart, and expected. As a creator who’s been in the motherhood space, everyone has a linked in to their Amazon storefronts, their mlms, and daily posting of business links and affiliate codes is seen as a norm. Why wouldn’t...

In today’s episode, “It’s Hard, But Worth It: Tips for Leaving the House with Kids,” I’m sharing my heart as a more seasoned mom who has learned—sometimes the hard way—why getting out of the house matters. It’s tempting to stay home because outings feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and exhausting. But avoiding the hard things doesn’t serve us or our children in the long run. I want to encourage yo...

Today we are talking about the downfall of motherhood and femininity… women. I’ve been in the motherhood space for a long time and seeing worrying patterns. Trading hard for convenience. Unwilling to personally sacrifice for what’s best for our kids and blaming it on the world instead of the real culprit-women and feminism. We embraced progressivism as best and rejected Gods Biblical design and no...

In today's heartfelt episode, we delve into the profound comfort that scripture offers in times of tragedy. Reflecting on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, we explore how even in moments of deep sorrow, God's glory can shine through in ways we may not yet understand. Join us as we witness the stirring of hearts, inspiring bold proclamations of the gospel amidst adversity.

In this heartfelt episode of Motherhood on Mondays, Jessica Alsum shares her journey of starting over, embracing faith, and finding discipline amidst the chaos of motherhood. From navigating the challenges of remodeling a home to the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy and postpartum, Jessica opens up about the lessons learned and the grace found in trusting God. Join her as she encourages fellow...

It seems too often I find myself asking myself this simple but loaded question as a mom “am I too busy?” And as our kids get older and the calendar gets packed and our children’s hearts and attitudes go with it. To often we shrug it off and attribute it to everything but the real problem-We as moms have the wrong priorities and the wrong definitions on what success looks like as a mom. Join me as...

Motherhood is a journey of ever-changing seasons — each with its own joys and hardships. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to find strength through it all by grounding ourselves in God’s Word. I’m sharing a special devotional I recently gave at a baby shower for a sweet mama, and I knew I needed to bring it here for you, too. Together, we’ll break down what Scripture says about leaning o...

Today I offer some simple encouragement and reminders from the book of proverbs . Are you building or tearing down? So often we forget that everything we do will have an effect on our homes and our hearts so how can we walk in wisdom and build instead of tearing? Join me as we talk about ways we might unintentionally be tearing our homes down and some simple ways we can work on building our homes...

Welcome back! Today I’m telling the birth story of our third son Timothy! Make sure to grab a snack and not miss this fun and unique birth story that ends in a surprising twist!

Welcome back to a brand brand new season of the podcast! After a bit of a hiatus, I am back and so excited to be sharing with you guys again. With Mother’s Day being this weekend, I wanted to share some encouragement with you guys that even if the relationships in your life don’t look like how you would expect them to we can still find hope and comfort, and our good heavenly Father. Come join me a...

With this month being October I wanted to dive into something very close to my heart and that is pregnancy and infant loss. Join me as I talk about my experiences, what I’ve learned and how through it all God always has a hope and a plan for our futures even in seasons of grief

Let’s be honest , it feels a little good to think of that person that hurt you and play out the scenarios of them getting what they deserve in your head-right? Today I’m sharing my walk of learning how to overcome hurt and betrayals, why it’s important to view everything through Christs perspective and why we need to take our foot out of the shallow end and dive deep into our relationship with Chr...

Today we are diving into a little life update ! We are talking all things about my pregnancy , what I did over the summer break, my social media break and everything else! Grab a snack and let’s catch up together!

Welcome back to season four of the podcast today I am sharing my focus and my heart for season four of the podcast! Today we are talking about how important it is to have a spiritual best friend in your life. Someone that will point you back to God, someone that will encourage you and someone that will just check in on how you are doing when it comes to deepening your relationship with Christ. Tod...

Today’s the last episode of season three! Today I’m sharing a message I shared recently at a baby shower that I think can encourage us all as moms. Who are we going to for parenting advice? Join me as we talk about who we should go to and why it’s important

Today we are going to talk about why it is so crucial to have biblical definitions for words and how they inform how we act and parent our children. Satan is actively trying to twist the truth of scripture and one way he tricks moms is by changing what is accepted definitions by the world… join me as I challenge us in our thought processes and talk about why it’s important to Train our children an...

Today I’m sharing some things people have said to me in the past after having my miscarriages and how to support someone who is experiencing loss.. I am so grateful that for the most part I haven’t had any awful comments but how do we actually show someone we care when we don’t know what to do? Today I will share the best ways to support anyone who is going through loss and how to learn to sit wit...

Today I wanted to share a little life update and share why it is so important to be abiding in the Word of God and coaching ourselves the Gospel daily.

We live in a generation that is over focused on the ways our parents failed us. But what should we do when the past seemingly haunts us? Today we are going to talk about what a Biblical perspective about our past actually looks like and how we should stop focusing on the past and rest in the sufficiency of who Christ is