The Intertwined Life Podcast - w/ Jenny Zentz - Christian Women (Faith, Marriage, Parenting, Growth)

In part 2 of my conversation with John Michael and Maribeth Hinton we talk about the freedom of leaning into your individual creative process. Maybe productivity and success are not measured by comparing ourselves to others’ highlight reels. Maybe it is about learning to lean into the unique rhythms of your own pace of life with which the Creator purposefully designed you. And as for “life balance...

If you don’t already know him, I can’t wait to introduce you to “my friend John!” I'm talking about the one and only... because the world is not ready for more than one... incredible magician, speaker, and author, John Michael Hinton. There is so much more to this guy than a Rubik's Cube and an epic head of red hair. Perhaps you saw John Michael’s mind-blowing appearance on The CW’s “Penn and Tell...

“Fear is normal, but courage gets the final say.” These words still ring in my ears. Listen in as survivor, encourager, believer, Amy Debrucque challenges us to overcome fear and build the confidence to live life on purpose. Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-amy-debrucque *Resources mentioned in this episode: - Life on Purpose Podcast - em.bold.en by...

What does it take to have faith that is tough as nails? How can ordinary, everyday Christians be bold and courageous enough to stand strong when faced with unthinkable trials? I’m glad you asked! In this episode, you’ll hear a message I was privileged to bring in May 2022 at Rock Harbor Church in Melbourne Beach, FL . Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast...

Welcome back for part 2 of my interview with Sandy Cooper of The Balanced Momcast! Here we are diving deep into Sandy’s latest book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. I know you’re going to love this! Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-mom-youre-amazing *Resources mentioned in this episode: - Finding Balance with Sandy Cooper, P...

Ever feel off-balance? I think a search for balance is something all women have in common. Friends, you are going to love this interview with Sandy Cooper of The Balanced Momcast! Sandy is a Bible study teacher, podcaster, writer, and professionally certified home chef. She helps frazzled women find peace. From perfectionism to unmet expectations, from how to study the Bible to parenting teens, yo...

“Yes, every mom has anger because every human has anger. It is an absolutely natural human emotion.” What, you thought you were alone? Almost everyone deals with anger, but no one wants to talk about it. Friends, today we are going there with Certified Professional Life Coach, Natalie Hixson . Natalie specializes in helping discouraged and burnt-out Christian moms overcome destructive anger, so th...

Listen in as public school teacher, committed Christ-follower, and my personal friend, Amanda McCaughin shares her heart for helping young girls through the ups and downs of this crazy ride we call life. In this candid chat, Amanda gives us a glimpse into her heart for her students and how she attempts to build meaningful relationships with 730+ of them each year! Through much compassion, prayer,...

Oh, friends! This one is so good! In this episode, I had the incredible privilege of spending an hour and a half having a one-on-one session with marriage and relationship expert, global speaker, and best-selling author, Gary Thomas. And you get to listen in! Gary’s book, Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? took the Christian marriage world by...

Join me for this special conversation with author, teacher, cancer survivor, and my friend, Cara Adams. In her 20+ years of teaching children in schools and churches, Cara realized she was constantly answering kids’ questions about God. Her heart began to consider the best way to teach children about His nature and character. When she received a stage four cancer diagnosis, she decided this was th...

This one simple practice is sure to take your faith walk and your knowledge of the Bible to the next level. Regardless of where you are on your journey, a seasoned “student of the Word” or just getting into this whole “relationship with Jesus” thing, I have no doubt this intentional tactic will have a powerful impact on your desire to grow in your faith. Find all Scripture references from this epi...

Who’s ready for some practical, powerful wisdom for every stage of motherhood? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Look no further, friends. Join me and my very special guest, the incredible Karen Stubbs , founder and leader of Birds On A Wire Moms Ministry , for this candid discussion about all things mom life! Just a few of the topics addressed in this episode are: setting and keeping priorities, time management for moms,...

Money. Money. Money! What the heck do we do with it? How do we act if we have it? And how do we act if we don’t?! Is it wrong to want it? Is money evil? Friends, the Bible has a lot to say about money and possessions. Not just what to do with them and how to use them (aka Stewardship), but also what we should (or more accurately should not) allow them to do with us. This episode is taken from a li...

From social anxiety to finding confidence in Christ. And from knowing God’s call for my life to long seasons of waiting for the next step to become clear, in this episode the tables are turned! Listen to this interview I gave on the Say So with Jeanne Podcast when host, Jeanne Terry digs deep into what makes me tick. I hope you will enjoy getting to know me, my passion and my goofiness a little bi...

Okay, ladies. Are you ready for this? I have a life-altering tip for you. One quick change guaranteed to instantly boost your self-confidence. It’s time to be set free from your number one critic. The one person who has the power to make you question everything about yourself. The one person who is always pointing out every potential flaw. No, I’m not talking about your mother, the PTO super-mom,...

Let’s start the new year with purpose and passion! I’m not talking about more things to do. In fact, there’s really just One thing that will make all the difference. ( Luke 10:41-42 ) WARNING: Jenny sermon coming your way! 😊 Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-new-year *Resources mentioned in this episode: - Just Show Up! A Simple Guide to Enjoying a T...

Today I sit with a lady who was born and raised in Mayfield, KY. She is a 19** graduate of Mayfield High School. She settled and raised her family just 15 miles outside of Mayfield and was in the town just 15 minutes before the tragic tornado touched down on the evening of Friday, December 10, 2021. Oh…and she’s also my mom! This event hit very close to home for me…. literally. In this episode you...

Friends, having a thriving relationship with God is actually not that hard! In fact, He does all the heavy lifting. All we have to do is just show up. In this recording of a teaching I recently did you will find simple yet powerful tools for igniting and exciting your walk with the Lord, whether you've been at it for decades or you're new to this whole Jesus thing. :)  No Guilt. Just Grace! F...

Molly Bruno, is a woman The Kendrick Brothers , producers of the movie, War Room , have called "The Real Miss Clara." In this incredibly special interview with Molly’s daughter, singer/songwriter/author/speaker, Marie Armenia we take a look at what a powerful woman of prayer truly looks like, and how she impacts those around her. Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz...

Do you ever feel joy has eluded you? Are you chasing joy, but keep coming up emptyhanded? In this interview with Daniel and Christina Im of the ImBetween Show, you will not only find lots of laughs, but also practical, powerful wisdom for learning to have joy even in the hard times. Friends, I want to encourage you; a tough life season does not have to be a joyless season. As Daniel and Christina...

The temptation to compare ourselves isn't actually new. It's just easier, and the sources have changed. But for thousands of years the Proverbs 31 woman has stood as the pinnacle of womanly success. She has been placed on a pedestal. She has been praised, and she has been hated. Some people say she is modeled from Ruth. Other people say she is a completely made up a woman. All of that aside, I wan...

Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by all the noise in the world today? In this episode I’m chatting with Erin Cluley, Creative Director at Joyce Meyer Ministries. You are going to love her!!! Settle in, and enjoy this conversation with Erin about learning to hear God’s voice in the midst of all the noise. Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-erin-clul...

Confident kids…we all want them! And we can learn a lot from chickens. (Didn’t see that one coming, did you?) Mommy birds don’t assist their little ones in the hatching process. While they keep them warm and safe, they let their little ones struggle a bit on their own to ensure they have the skills they need when it’s time to leave the nest. I’ve become very selective about helping my kids with th...

Don’t expect a surface Christianity…coming to church, giving to worthy causes, taking a stand on social media…to provide you with the true stability you will need when the storms of life come! You must have a thriving, secret life that is just between you and your Creator! In Matthew 6 we see Jesus setting the stage for us to have individual interactions with God! He’s showing the people (and us)...

I am not anointed for social media ministry! No matter how much time and energy I pour into crafting just the right verbiage and creating the most appealing graphics, it is clear that my efforts on Instagram are reaping very little rewards. How about you? Are you finding yourself spending countless hours and precious energy on tasks that may be best left to someone else...or perhaps just left? &nb...