The Jess Connolly Podcast

Welcome back to The Jess Connolly Podcast ! In today’s episode, Jess is joined by author Mike Foster to dive deep into his book The Seven Primal Questions . Together, they explore how these core questions shape our emotional needs, hidden programming, and personal growth journey. This conversation has valuable insights, practical wisdom, and powerful takeaways. If you’ve ever felt stuck in pattern...

If you or someone you love has ever struggled with depression, you know how heavy it can be—the burden of shame, the urge to withdraw, and the false belief that struggling means failing. Jess has been there, too. But she also knows that fighting for healing is worth it. In this episode, Jess shares her own depression fight plan—not because she has all the answers, but because she refuses to let sh...

We’re back with Part Two of our Bible Babes series, and we’re so glad you’re here! In this episode, Jess is joined by our friend Katie Smith as they break down part of the first chapter of James. You’ll hear as they share insights and discuss what it truly means to seek wisdom. Whether you're a longtime Bible reader, just getting started, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for you! Let’...

In a culture that glorifies productivity and hustle, hobbies can feel like an afterthought—or even a waste of time. But what if they’re actually essential to a full, joyful life?  In today’s episode, Jess is joined by one of our favorite Go + Tell Gals and dear friend, Nicci Morelli. They discuss how hobbies help us stay healthy, find rest, and connect with God, reminding us that we are more than...

Welcome back to The Jess Connolly Podcast ! In today’s episode, Jess is joined by her daughter, Glory Connolly, for a special book club episode.  Instead of hosting the author, they’re taking a cue from Let Them by Mel Robbins— and Jess is letting Glo take the mic! You’ll hear Jess and Glory share their biggest takeaways, the challenges of letting go, and how they apply this message to parenting,...

Today on the Podcast, we’re exploring what it means to truly live in our bodies—the ones God fearfully and wonderfully made—and why it matters for our faith and our lives.  If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, stuck in shame, or struggled to connect with yourself physically, this episode is for you.  It’s for anyone with a body who wants to live fully awake to all God has for her. Let’...

Friends, we’re so excited for this episode! If you’ve been searching for a Bible study, you’re in the right place. In today’s episode, Jess is joined by our friend Anna Victorson as we kick off our brand-new year-long podcast series, Bible Babes. Whether you love the Bible, find it confusing, want to study it more deeply, or aren’t sure where to begin, this episode is for you. Welcome to Episode 1...

After a brief podcast hiatus, Jess is back and taking her own advice—pausing to reflect on what worked, what didn’t and setting a vision for what’s next.  Jess doesn’t know if 2024 was your best year yet or one of the hardest. She doesn’t know if you’re racing into 2025 with excitement or stepping cautiously, trying not to make any sudden moves. But here’s what she does know: your past year deserv...

There’s nothing like your health to make you feel defeated. There’s nothing like health that makes us feel so much shame about where we’re at. Because our bodies are OUR BODIES, they’re the homes we live in here on earth - the enemy can often use our health to keep us from experiencing abundance, freedom, joy, and peace.  In this episode, we are joined by Jess’s friend, health coach, and author of...

As the holiday season approaches, we often feel overwhelmed, underwhelmed, and exhausted. In this episode, Jess explores how to shift our focus from chaos to connection.  What if we started early this year by asking some thoughtful questions so we could show up feeling present, grateful, and grounded in the love that compels us to celebrate in the first place?  Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Shop our Grati...

In this heartfelt episode, Jess interviews her dear friend, Katherine Wolf , author of Treasures in the Dark: 90 Reflections on Finding Bright Hope Hidden in the Hurting . Together, they explore the profound message of Treasures in the Dark , highlighting how some of the most valuable treasures are often discovered in our darkest moments. Katherine emphasizes that it's during our deepest struggles...

How do we show up for our people when they’re going through a hard time? What do we say when it feels like there are no words? And how do we ask for help when we’re going through a hard time?  This episode is for our friends - those of us who want to live well and those of us who might need extra support right now. You’ll want to send this episode to a friend so you can listen and discuss it toget...

Show Notes: Depending on your city, community, or algorithm on social media, you may hear that there is only one way you can show up and vote as a Christian this fall. What’s wild is that depending on your city, community, and algorithm, you could be hearing two completely different perspectives on what that is.  This week, Jess is bringing back her best friend, pastor, and favorite podcast guest,...

When was the last time you made time to do something truly creative? What if expressing our God-given nature of creativity wasn’t just a resource we used for seasons when we feel like it? What if making space to create led to the health of our souls, relationships, calling, and rest?  Today, we have one of the most creative women on the Podcast, Jess’s sister, Caroline Hopper . Caroline and Jess d...

What do you do when you feel a spiritual attack coming on? What even is spiritual warfare? Is it in our heads? What does the Bible tell us to do? Should we be spooked or scared? How do we know if we’re dealing with spiritual warfare or just plain old sin? In today’s episode, we’re talking about it all!  If you’re always on guard for the enemy’s attack, this episode is for you. If you have no idea...

In this episode, Jess interviews her dear friend, Pricelis Perraux-Dominguez , author of ‘ Being A Sanctuary.’  This conversation between the two is a profound exploration of what it truly means to embody the Body of Christ in a way that's both healthy and holy. Pricelis shares more about her newest book, as it focuses on three aspects of God’s vision for the church: that it would be sacred, s...

How do you support your mind and protect your spirit when you’re in the middle of heartbreak? When you’re in a massive life storm - how do you lean towards a breakthrough and not have an absolute breakdown? When it feels like you’re pushed to the edge of heartbreak, burnout, or brokenness - what can you do to take care of yourself?  Today, we invited our dear friend and team member, Liz Cox , to s...

No matter what your profession, we all feel insecure about our capacity to do our jobs from time to time. The problem is that when we don’t feel confident at work - we don’t just miss out on good vibes; we often wound ourselves and others with our insecurity. In today’s episode, we brought in our friend and director of Go + Tell Gals, Anna Victorson , to share her insight on feeling confident at w...

Is ambition a dirty word? Is it biblical? Can it ever be kingdom-minded? This week, Jess brings her best friend, sister, and one of the most vision-driven women she knows, Katie Walters , on the Podcast. They make it their ambition to tackle this week's episode with all the humility, wisdom, and honesty they can muster.  Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Struggling to read your bible? Listen to God’s word...

Jess + the team can’t believe it’s been a year since the podcast shifted and launched The Jess Connolly Podcast. It’s been a year of many seasons and highs and lows. Honestly, some of Jess’s favorite moments of every week have been hearing from you all as you listen, cry, laugh, and ask questions with Jess while you listen to each episode. This week, Jess is bringing back her best friend, pastor,...

Summer isn’t technically over until September 22, but for most of us - the longer days of this season are winding to a close, and we’re winding up for the fullness of fall. Jess isn’t sure why we feel so much pressure to make summer perfect, but every year around this time - Jess starts worrying that she hasn’t seized these days for all they’re worth.  If you’ve had the summer of your life and wan...

If you hate change or may crave it a little too much, this week's podcast episode is for you. This week, Jess sits down with special guest Andi Andrew to chat about all things change and Andi’s newest book, ‘Braving Change.’  Andi graciously and lovingly takes us to the brink of what many of us fear most and helps us overcome our fears with compassion and bravery. You're going to LOVE this...

Jess often asks, "What is our culture currently misunderstanding about God?" The truth is—we're made in His image, but we often try to make Him ours. Because we're human, we get mixed up and derailed in our understanding of who He really is. Today, Jess sits down with the wise and humble Dr. Joel Muddamalle to discuss all things theology. If you LOVE theology, you'll love thi...

When we sit and listen to one another, there's more to every person's story: wisdom, vulnerability, and power. You'll hear that on this week's podcast episode for certain. Jess sits down with Brittany Lake , who you might be familiar with because of her husband, Brandon Lake , but as with all of us - she's so much more than just a part of his story. You'll be wildly blessed...

Are you scared to have hard convos? If you're anything like Jess, she doesn’t WANT to be scared of hard conversations. But she is. She wants to walk into election season, difficult social situations, or even groups of people with wildly differing opinions with a clear, compassionate voice – but she’s often unsure what that looks like.   In this week's episode, we're joined by Ashlee Ei...