The Jill Monaco Show

My guest today is Jen Baker. She is a speaker, author of 6 books and a good friend of mine. She was born and raised in the U.S. and now lives in the U.K. Her ministry reaches all over the globe as she helps those in modern-day slavery and orphans. Jen carries a breakthrough anointing to shift atmospheres and release faith.  Are you waiting on some promises from God? If you're like me … you go back...

Today my guest Krissy Nelson and I are going to be talking about encountering the presence of God. I don't know many people that can talk about this as well as Krissy. Her stories of encountering God's presence are going to knock you off your seat! Krissy Nelson is a mom, wife, author, speaker, and TV host. She hosts her own show,  Created for the Impossible,  which airs on multiple television net...

Spiritual abuse is rampant among churches. It has become so normal that we have been groomed under the guise of "submission to authority." But it is actually control, manipulation, and bullying. If you've ever been in this kind of situation you most likely felt crazy or powerless. Sometimes the relationship generates fear and an inability to get away without dire consequences. In this podcast, I w...

Are you a bystander of #metoo? I wrote a blog post to those who are watching and hurting because of someone going through the #MeToo experience. You the bystander, can help them or actually hurt them. Unintentionally of course. I made it into a podcast. I start by helping you understand what I was going through so you have an idea of what the woman you know is going through too. Then I share thing...

I wrote a blog post My Untold Story of #MeToo #ChurchToo in April 2018 in response to the accusations of abuse by Bill Hybels at Willow Creek. I never intended to share my story – in fact, many of my friends and those at the church I had attended at the time have never heard it. Beyond the story, there are facts of what happened, how I felt during that time, why I made the decision to remain quiet...

I invited speaker and author Mary DeMuth to join us on the podcast today to talk about identifying and healing from toxic friendships. Her new book, The Seven Deadly Friendships identifies relationships you may be having in your life. Have you ever had a toxic friendship? Or lets be honest .. have you been that toxic friend? Mary is going to help us identify what is wrong in some of our friendship...

In the final episode in the overcoming series, I will share what I've learned about overcoming fear.  Be sure to check out past episodes in the series: overcoming  rejection,   jealousy  or  self-doubt.) Have you struggled to overcome fear in your life? Maybe you haven't had anxiety but you are familiar with fear of man, fear of rejection or fear of failure. Has it stopped you from going after you...

In the third part of my overcoming series, I'm going to share about something else that has come from personal experience – overcoming self-doubt. (Listen to overcoming  rejection  or  jealousy .) I remember when I was in my early 20's my best friend said I was the most insecure person she knew. She was right but I didn't know why. As I got older and found freedom in Christ, I realized the reason...

In the second of my overcoming series, I'm going to share about overcoming jealousy — healing from those consequences from someone else's jealousy or helping you identify and get free from a jealous spirit. I believe that if we can see it for what it is … we will find unity in the body of Christ. We will support each other's dreams without worrying if it will diminish our own desires. If you see s...

I'm starting a new series this week on the things we need to overcome to live a life we love. This week I'm going to share about overcoming rejection — it's inevitable. Sooner or later, every one of us will experience it. Some of us, more than once. And every time it happens, we can't help but ask ourselves some questions. Usually, the first question is why? Then come the thoughts we rehearse over...

Rachel Elizabeth Murray is a celebrity fitness personality, trainer and nutrition coach, determined to cause a positive effect on the lives of people worldwide. She strives to help people live a holistically fit lifestyle and recognize you God-given value and potential. She has been on the cover of serval fitness magazines, appeared in multiple fitness videos and commercials. She also leads a pray...

Continuing the series with friends who are in business and use that to share the gospel … My guest today is Lina AbuJamra.  Lina is a Pediatric ER doctor and founder of  Living with Power Ministries . Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting Biblical answers to everyday life. Lina has authored several books including  Thrive, Stripped,  and  Resolved . Lina is the host of  Todays Sin...

Bridgette Reed is best known for her self-published book  Bold, Fierce and Transformed,  which has been featured on FOX  Good Day , ABC  Good Morning Texas  and a host of other radio, television and print media. Bridgette is also the host of her own show on IGTV  "But First Coffee with Bridgette Reed"  where she highlights amazing women and shares on various topics through a segment called  "Cream...

On today's podcast I chat with my friend, Eric Welch, director of the new movie, Beautifully Broken.  Eric has directed over 200 music videos and live concert music films for multiple genre artists such as: Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Jimmy Buffet, TobyMac, Mandisa, Kenny Chesney, Steve Miller Band, Hank Williams Jr., Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, and MercyMe. Eric's commitment to cre...

Today on the podcast we have Manny Torres. You may remember him from American Idol a few years ago. He made it to the top 14! I met through a common friend and I've enjoyed hearing him perform live in downtown Chicago. I asked him to be a part of the podcast today to share his story. I know you will be inspired by his faith as he went from a lot of success and a total high to a low point in his li...

Christian recording artist, Meredith Andrews, has been a friend of mine for over a decade. We had so much fun connecting we kinda forgot you were listening. Meredith is one of the most down to earth people I know. She openly shares her relationship with God and all she is learning. Today we talk about the beauty in the hidden seasons. We've both been there. You may not think someone with such a pu...

My guest today is Jason Davis.  Jason is an entertainment industry executive with a broad range of titles including award winning songwriter, award winning author, independent record label president, executive TV producer, entertainment consultant, former Senior VP of A&R for Dolly Parton's management company and a serial entrepreneur. I met Jason and his wife Heather back in 2008 when I was the d...

You may have noticed at the end of each episode, I end with, love well, you were made for it. So I thought I'd close out this four part series with some of my tips for loving well. Because this is my favorite subject …. LOVE! Learning to love well is one of the greatest personal rewards in life. When you really love well, you are able to give and receive love from God. You can freely give and rece...

I love freedom coaching because I get to help people process their own responses to outside stressors and learn to be the person God created them to be. I find this topic … learning to reconcile well, is key to having healthy relationships. We aren't taught how to do this in school and we often learn bad habits from our family of origin. Unknowingly, we develop patterns of communication that keep...

I love freedom coaching because I get to help people process their own responses to outside stressors and learn to be the person God created them to be. I find this topic … learning to reconcile well, is key to having healthy relationships. We aren't taught how to do this in school and we often learn bad habits from our family of origin. Unknowingly, we develop patterns of communication that keep...

Communication is a challenge to most of us at one point or another. Have you ever struggled to figure out how to say something and even with your best efforts you just mess it up? Or have you taken the path of least resistance, and stay quiet about your own feelings because the other person doesn't communicate well either … and the blow up just isn't worth it? Or have you noticed the person who is...

We've been doing a series on singleness … and this is the last in the series with … finally .. a dude! I just have more women friends but Nate Stevens, our guest today, is one of my best guy friends. We met a few years ago through another friend and he's been writing for the magazine I publish, Single Matters ever since. He's also a published author and speaker. Have you ever wondered if God had a...

My guest today is like a soul sister with a passion for emotional health, freedom in Christ and pro-relationship! We are passionate about helping you be the best you and find a mate! Today we are talking to the CEO of OnDaySix, Wendee Mannon. OneDaySix is a Christian dating website that really cares about helping you find someone that is right for you. She filters every new member herself! You can...

I hope you will be encouraged by this episode as I have a conversation with my friend Deb Fileta. Debra K. Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Relationship and Marital issues. She is also an author and speaker who is passionate about spreading the message that healthy people make healthy relationships.  I asked her to come on the show and talk about what she sees God doing...

I think this episode with speaker and author, Wendy Pope, has foundational wisdom to living in the peace of God and contentment for where He has you now. Wendy writes devotions for Proverbs 31 Ministries'  "Encouragement for Today"  and is a content provider for the free online devotion app  First 5  as well as a member of the Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker team. Wendy is the author of  Wait and S...