The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement

Today I'm breaking down a framework I've never shared before on the podcast! We'll be talking about how to take care of YOU so that you can take care of everything else. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Before you can ever create a thriving home, you must define what thriving means to you. It looks different for everyone, so today we're kicking off the season by answering 5 questions that will help us define a thriving home. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

In the early years of motherhood when life demands so much from us, it can feel like maintaining your relationship with God is just one more thing to add to the list of things on your plate. Which is why today I’m going to give you a few things that I hope will help you strengthen your relationship with God and remember the kind of relationship he wants to have with you. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Jo...

With motherhood often comes loneliness and it can be tough to find your people as a mom. Which is why today we’re talking all things mom friends, finding community, and what to do in seasons of feeling alone today. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

One of the hardest things to navigate as a parent is cultivating sibling relationships, especially with littles and welcoming a new baby into the family. Whether you’re currently in a season of adjusting to a new baby in the family or you know this is something you’ll experience down the road, my goal is to lend some advice and encouragement for you. We’ll discuss preparing your older kiddos for a...

One of the things that freed me up the most in my motherhood journey was realizing that I don't always have to LIKE every single part of being a mom. I don’t have to like the 3 am wake up calls and poop accidents and toddler attitudes in order to do this job joyfully. If nobody’s ever told you that, let me be the first to fill you in on this secret - loving motherhood and doing it joyfully doesn’t...

My favorite part of each episode I sit down to record is at the very end when I get to pray over you. I don’t know if you can tell, but I often get teary and choked up in my prayers over you - it means so much to me to get to do that each week. So today, I simply want to ask… can I take a few minutes and pray over your kids?   I would love the honor to do that. Thanks for joining me on the podcast...

This one’s for the moms who are tempted to sit on the sidelines - no, would RATHER sit on the sidelines and watch than jump in the pool or go down the slip 'n' slide or play volleyball or tag or whatever else your kids find to do. This one’s for the moms who are more comfortable watching than participating. I feel you. I know you. I am you. But i'm declaring it YES MOM SUMMER, and you can too. Tha...

 If you’re a living, breathing mom in today’s society - you’ve probably experienced some form of mom guilt. The question I've been asking myself and trying to answer ever since I became a mom is why? Why do we experience this? While I don't claim to have all the answers, today I want to dive into some of the reasons why you and I experience mom guilt, where it stems from, and what we can do to com...

So you wanna live joy filled, but life’s kinda hard.. Is it really possible to be full of joy all the time? Today we’re going back to the very heartbeat of this podcast and diving into the question: is it possible for me to live joy filled? Join me as we take a look at what joy is, what joy isn’t and what the Bible says about joy. It’s a good one today! Thanks for joining me on the podcast today a...

As mothers, it’s so easy to think of ourselves last and to forget all the wonderful things about ourselves that make us who we are. It’s also easy to only see the hard and the faults in ourselves. Which is why, from one mama to another, I want to share 5 things I know to be true about you, regardless of whether or not you believe them. Because the good news about truth is, it doesn’t care how you...

Some of the most frequent conversations and frequently asked prayer requests in my DMs and messages are from mamas who are feeling called to stay home with their kids but are worried about leaving their job and their income on the line, and I get it! I’ve been there too. It’s scary becoming a one income family and it can feel like one giant trust-fall with Jesus. But I believe that being called to...

Postpartum… the best of times, and sometimes the worst of times. Am I right? The postpartum season is so full of ups and downs, which is to be expected. The high highs of having a new baby to love will leave you feeling like you can do absolutely anything, but the low lows that can often accompany this life changing time… that part’s a little bit harder to talk about. In this episode I’m sharing w...

If you’ve ever felt as though the work you’re doing as a stay at home mom doesn’t mean very much in the grand scheme of things, or maybe that you should be doing something more impactful with your life, this episode is for you! We’re answering the question - “Am I doing enough?” with Biblical truth and perspective for you.    Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, m...

What do you want your kids to say about their mom and their childhood when they’re grown? Have you thought about it? It can be difficult to think that far in advance when the present is so all consuming, which is why I’m sharing with you one of my favorite practices to help you keep the end in mind and be the mom you hope to be, everyday.  Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you have...

One of the best parts about being a stay at home mom is having the flexibility and freedom to make your own schedule! This week’s episode is all about why I love rhythms and routines more than rigid schedules, how to create your own daily rhythms, and learning to pivot and try new things when you feel something isn’t quite working anymore.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day...

Today we’re diving into the societal pressures that we face as moms and I’m giving you 4 things you need to STOP doing in order to free yourself up and enjoy motherhood without the unnecessary pressure from society because let’s not forget, we are in this world but not of it - and that applies to motherhood just as much as anything else.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day d...

One of the most common reasons I hear people say why they could never stay home with their kids is “I just feel like I don't have a purpose outside of being a mom anymore” and, “I want to have a purpose outside of motherhood.”   I want to debunk that myth and encourage you if you’re feeling this way or you’ve found yourself saying something similar.   Today I want to share with you the one thing y...

I don’t know about you, but the older my kids get the more I find myself feeling like I hardly even look them in the eyes some days. They are busy toddlers moving from one thing to another at a million miles an hour and I get caught up wrestling babies and chores and to do lists… it’s no wonder I feel like I miss them even when they’re right next to me all day.   It’s because we’re lacking true co...

Postpartum is an extremely difficult season to navigate and while I definitely don’t have all the answers, I have learned some things along the way! In this episode I’m sharing 4 easy to implement tools that really changed the game for me when it comes to ditching the stress and overwhelm and thriving in postpartum. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in t...

To end the year out I wanted to share with you 5 scriptures that have carried me through some of the hardest, most overwhelmed days I've had as a mom. This calling of motherhood isn't easy, but scripture is riddled with verses that we can turn to when it feels too much.  I'd recommend writing these down and studying/memorizing them. I love the Enduring Word app for commentary! JOY FILLED MOTHERS C...

Today I am giving you alllll the intimate details on the birth and weeks leading up to the birth of our third baby, Archer Everett. This birth story is very close to my heart and I debated on whether or not I’d even share it, but here we are and I’m so excited to tell you this story.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna o...

Hi hi! The podcast is back after a bit of a break and it feels SO good to be back talking with you! Today I'm giving you a life + pregnancy update and talking with you about how to know if the dreams and desires in your heart are from God and what questions I ask myself when deciding whether or not to pursue an idea.  Thanks for tuning in - praying joy unspeakable over you, friend. xx JOY FILLED M...

Join me this week as I talk with my friend Ashley Setterlind on motherhood, navigating this season of raising babies at home, “mom boss” culture, and how to honor and remember the Godly fathers who are doing this parenthood thing alongside us.   Ashley’s new e-book, Don’t Forget Dad, is out now! It is a 14-Day Journey to Honoring Your Children’s Father based on Ephesians 6:10-18. This resource wil...

Today on the podcast, Margot shares with us a few of her favorite rest rhythms for maintaining purposeful and joyful living in the busyness of life, and shares with us the story behind how her wordsearch books came to life! Margot is a breath of fresh air and a light to anyone who comes in contact with her. I so loved getting to chat with her and I know you’ll enjoy this episode! JOY FILLED MOTHER...