The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement

We recently made some small changes to the podcast, and because of that I wanted to take some time today to just share with you the heart and the mission behind the Joy Filled Podcast and answer the question that so many of us ask - how in the world do I reclaim joy? We’re talking about purpose, stewardship, and so much more today. If reclaiming joy is something that you’re in need of and if livin...

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself whether or not you're *actually* claiming the victory Jesus won for you on the cross? This has been on my mind lately, and I wanted to hash it out with you in today's episode. Let's start living as victorious and facing our lives with the confidence that comes from the victory we have in Jesus!  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotio...

Anyone else ever felt like sitting down to study the Bible can be a little boring and uneventful? Yeah, same girl. Today I'm sitting down with speaker and author Jennifer Edewaard as she walks us through the step by step process she takes to study the Bible in a way that makes it fun and exciting. Enjoy!  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches...

This week, April 18th - 24th,  is National Infertility Awareness Week and today Jenna sits down with Amanda Hogue to discuss her story of infertility, adoption, and God’s redemptive power and love at work in her life as she journeys through life with an infertility diagnosis.    Amanda is also a part of I Am Fruitful , a ministry organization designed to support women walking through delayed ferti...

This week's devotional episode is centered around Philippians 4:7  “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (CSB)  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith  

Am I the only one, or does it sometimes feel like it’s impossible to keep good boundaries with our phones? Today we’re talking through what unhealthy phone habits might look like as well as five boundaries you can set today to start forming better phone habits.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamari...

A cute song to sing as a kid or fundamental truth we can stand on? This week we dive into the foundation of the Joy Filled mission - Galatians 5:16-26 - and give you 3 focuses to prioritize as you aim to walk in step with the Spirit.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Do you ever feel like purpose is more confusing than helpful? When someone asks the question, "what is your purpose?" do you cringe? Hey, don't worry, I've been there and today I want to simplify purpose and break down what it actually means to live with purpose.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennama...

Why is it that we had no problem taking care of ourselves before we had kids, but now it's the last thing on our minds and a source of guilt? Today I'm sharing with you my thoughts on what self care *actually* is and 5 reasons why you should definitely start prioritizing it.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagr...

Ever feel like you can only get things done at the cost of your sanity? I understand. Peace and productivity don’t usually go hand in hand for us mamas, but I’ve gotta believe there’s a better way. Today I’m sharing with you 3 of the tools I’ve implemented in my life to go from chaotic and stressed to peaceful and productive.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional fo...

In today’s episode of Joy Filled Mama, Tiffany Stroud of Seeing Sunshine blog joins us to share her story of overcoming hardship and healing from trauma. Tiffany almost lost her life to sepsis last year, and is sharing with us today some amazing tips on how she found healing and hope again after facing hardship.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the...

Today I wanted to share with you a no fluff, super practical look into some of the day to day things that help me steward my home well. To me, stewarding means tending to and caring for consistently. It’s one thing to plan deep cleaning days and meal lists, but it’s a whole other thing to consistently keep up on our homes, daily.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotiona...

Author and Mindset Coach Hannah Hughes joins us today to talk with us about the progression that needs to occur for habits to change. She shares about how most of us start with trying to change our behaviors, when in reality, there is so much more that needs to happen first for us to successfully change our behaviors and actions.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotiona...

Have you ever felt like your relationship with Jesus has been on the back burner since becoming a mom? Me too, friend. Today I want to share with you a few things that have helped me walk in step with Jesus even in the craziness motherhood brings. God called us to motherhood, He graced us for it, and our relationship with Him definitely does not need to suffer because of it. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLU...

Gratitude is more than just a feeling in our hearts, it is active. It is the expectation of good things. It is thankfulness overflowing out of our hearts and turning into action. As mothers, we get to decide the attitudes, moods, and behaviors that are allowed in our homes. Let's let gratitude be one of them.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the tre...

So often, I hear women say these words when talking about postpartum recovery. To some degree, it’s a little impossible to be completely prepared for anything when it comes to having a baby, but I also feel that we do each other a disservice by just not talking about the hard stuff! We are afraid of scaring our sweet pregnant friends or don’t want to be viewed as someone who only dwells on the har...

2 under 2......are you crazy?? If you find yourself in this season of life of having babies back to back, this one’s for you! Today let’s talk through some things I learned from having babies close together and some easy things you can do to help big brother or sister welcome the new baby home! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect wi...

Happy and healthy mama. Happy and healthy baby. That’s the most important thing and the only thing you need to worry about during the fourth trimester. This week we are kicking off a postpartum series titled “The Fourth Trimester” where we’re diving into allll the things you need to know about postpartum. My advice? Don’t overcomplicate it.  JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 da...

Repeat after me: my children are my reason, not my excuse. We are ALL busy, but it doesn't mean we need to neglect ourselves in the process. Self care is less about indulging in the finer things and more about prioritizing practices that are going to benefit our collective health today and long term. Today we dive into what self care really means and practical ways we can start taking care of ours...

Do you ever feel insecure as a mother? Silly question, I know. No matter how you came about motherhood, I think we all doubt ourselves from time to time. This week we dive into a belief that can unlock confidence in ourselves to be exactly the mother we were made to be. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @j...

Are you living joy filled? Like really joy filled? Let's explore what it means to live joy filled and the five things I use to keep myself healthy in postpartum, motherhood, and beyond. I believe true joy stems from connection with Christ, others, and ourselves, and these 5 things allow me to stay connected and in turn, live joy filled. Love you, sister. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey...

Hey mama! Welcome to the very first episode of the Joy Filled podcast. Eeeek! In this episode I share my story, what Joy Filled means to me, and how I hope this podcast helps you. Xo, Jenna JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith