The Jess Connolly Podcast

The final episode of Shalom Season is here, and Jess is ending it with something we all need: practical peace. After conversations about peace in our minds, bodies, homes, relationships, and communities, this episode brings it all together with five grounded, honest ways to practice biblical shalom in everyday life. If you’ve loved this season, this episode feels like a deep breath and a commissio...

Not all peace is real peace. Today, Jess sits down with pastor and author Pricelis Dominguez to talk about the kind of “peace" that avoids tension, discourages questions, and keeps everyone the same, as well as the kind of unity that actually reflects the heart of God. This one will stretch you in the best way.  Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Preorder Pricelis Dominguez’s new book, False Peace , and d...

What does peace look like in motherhood when life doesn’t go as planned? In this special Mother’s Day episode, Jess sits down with her mom, Deb Hopper, to talk about finding true, biblical peace in the middle of real life. All things: single parenting, unexpected challenges, and letting go as kids grow. This conversation is full of wisdom, honesty, and practical encouragement for any season of mot...

Jess sits down with counselor and author Debra Fileta to talk about her newest book, People Skills , and what it looks like to build healthier, more peaceful relationships. From emotional triggers to communication habits, this honest conversation will help you grow in self-awareness and change the way you show up, so you can experience more peace in every relationship. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Order...

What does it actually look like to have peace in your marriage, not just on the easy days, but in the middle of conflict, disappointment, and even crisis? In this deeply honest conversation, Jess sits down with her sister, marriage pastor, and trusted voice, Katie Walters , to talk about cultivating biblical shalom in marriage. Together, they discuss why peace can feel so elusive, how brokenness s...

We talk about peace a lot. But what does it actually look like to live with it? In this conversation, Jess sits down with pastor and author Alex Seeley to talk about her newest book, The Divine Counselor , and what it looks like to truly walk with the Holy Spirit as our counselor, companion, and constant guide. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Order Alex Seeleys Book, The Divine Counselor . Grab Jess’s favor...

What if decluttering your home is the first step toward real, lasting peace? In this episode, Jess sits down with Liz LaVoie to talk about the powerful connection between our homes and our hearts, and how decluttering both can lead us to true, lasting peace. This isn’t about becoming a minimalist. It’s about becoming content. Let’s go.  Don’t Miss: The UCLA Study Guide on clutter and stress levels...

We say we want peace. We pray for it. We look for it. We try to build lives that might finally give it to us. But if we’re honest? Peace can feel just out of reach. This week in Shalom Season , Jess sits down with theologian and friend  Dr. Joel Muddamalle  to talk about something we don’t often connect with peace, but should: spiritual warfare . Together, they explore how the unseen battle impact...

In this episode of Shalom Season , Jess sits down with her husband, Nick Connolly , to talk about anxiety. Especially when it shows up physically, not just mentally. Nick shares about his recent battle with anxiety, how it differed from past experiences, and what it looked like to pursue peace in the middle of it. Together, they explore the tension between caring for your health and becoming consu...

We’re back! The Jess Connolly Podcast is kicking off a brand new season, and this time, you can watch along too . That’s right, the podcast is now available on video as well as audio, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. Welcome to Shalom Season. In this first episode, Jess introduces the heart of the season and explores the deeper meaning of biblical peace… shalom. While the world of...

It’s the final episode of 2025 and the closing chapter of our Bible Babes study in James. In this episode, Jess walks through the last verses of James 5 and the invitation it offers us: to wait well, watch our words, pray in every season, live in community, and courageously love others back to life. This episode wraps the year with encouragement, perspective, and a call to simple, steadfast, Spiri...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, body image, and fertility loss. Please listen with care. In this double-feature episode, Jess talks with Jordan Lee Dooley about her new book Be Good to Your Body, a biblical and sustainable vision for caring for the body without obsession or shame. Then she sits down with Erica Gwynn , author of That’s Just Not True , to expos...

What happens when we stop calling sin, sin ? Jess and Pastor and author  Jamin Goggin  discuss confession, healing, and the grace that meets us when we stop hiding and tell the truth. This isn’t condemnation, it’s coming home. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Grab Jamin’s book, Pastoral Confessions . Signed books on sale 📚 Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect furth...

Today, Jess is joined by her daughter, Glory, to walk through James 4 & 5 and talk about studying Scripture in real life. They share simple ways to stay rooted in the Word, surrender our plans to God, and trust Him with what’s ahead, even in busy or changing seasons. In This Episode: • Simple Bible study tools • Holding plans with open hands • Money, desire, and trust in James 4-5 Let’s go. Do...

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. Let’s go.  Resources & Links: Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further wi...

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. Let’s go.  Don’t Miss: Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next , is now out! Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@je...

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...

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. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Still hoping to finish the Bible in a Year? The Dwell Audio Bible App makes listening easy to help Scripture sink in. Start a 90-day plan , like The Bible...

​​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...

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. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next , is now out! Grab your copy + Claim your bonuses today ! (Burnout Guide)  Other books mentioned in this episode: Tired of Being Tired by Jess Connolly Take the Maslach Bur...

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. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Order What Comes Next + get exclusive bonuses:   https://www.jessconnolly.com/wh...

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. Let’s go.  Don’t Miss: Preorder Jess’s new book, What Comes Next , and get acc...

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. Let...

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 epis...

Ever think, “I wish I’d said that differently” ? Jess gets real about words she regrets before a powerful convo with Kate Strickler of Nap Time Kitchen . They discuss her new book, I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen , contentment, marriage myths, friendship struggles, and why a bigger kitchen, or any “next thing,” won’t fix everything.  Honest, funny, and full of grace, this episode will leave you...