The Messy Table with Jenn Jewell

What if, every morning, you could wake up with a “get to” perspective instead of a “have to” attitude? I GET TO shine light into my workplace vs. I HAVE TO earn a living. I GET TO love the kids that God has entrusted to me vs. I HAVE TO feed these people, change a million diapers, supervise homework, navigate drama, and Uber everyone to sports. I GET TO steward my resources...

Do you believe in a God of second chances? Of third, fourth, even last-minute chances? We can’t run forever, of course, but He’s a Father who continually leaves the porch light on and the front door unlocked. That’s why, with deep courage and tremendous vulnerability, Jenni Clayville is “going there” — in hopes that others might uncover such unconditional love. You se...

Today’s sunny personality is brought to you by THE Cindy Burks . To know her is to love her, the QUEEN of loving God + loving people with a natural warmth and passion, whose life mission is to “love, lead, and inspire in the name of Jesus.” From surviving an actual kidnapping to raising two girls while living that marine-wife deployment life to uncovering the contagious impact of...

We have a treat for you today at The Messy Table Podcast ! Instead of leaning into a story and highlighting truth, Amy Groeschel , Cindy Beall , and Jenn Jewell are leaning into Truth and letting it tell the story. “Truth from the Table,” if you will… Jeremiah 29:11 is a crowd-favorite verse—often slapped onto home decor and coffee mugs, t-shirts and journals. But it can also be...

Does God really make beauty from ashes? Or bring joy out of honest despair? Can He shine light into our darkest places? And is He good; does He even care? “I know what’s possible when you really come to know Christ.”   Heather George Heather George + Jamie Jobe are not only passionate Jesus-followers and hilarious best friends who lead the women’s ministry, Daughters , at C...

Janet Brumley + Camille Boring are a powerhouse mother/daughter duo who, though they would never brag on themselves, are faithful women worth following. And y’all, today is our lucky day! Both Janet and Camille are sharing their priceless perspectives and hard-earned wisdom with Amy Groeschel, Jenn Jewell, and all of us here at The Messy Table Podcast . “God is sovereign in the chaos.&...

If there’s one thing we desperately need in the coming days and months (in addition to Jesus, of course), it’s ENDURANCE for the road ahead. Patient endurance. Prayerful endurance. Sacred endurance. Today, the lovely Trillia Newbell is sharing a bit of her heart (and adorable laugh) with Cindy Beall and me, as well as with ALL of us here at The Messy Table . And, y’all, we will b...

Happy New Year, friends! WE MADE IT. Plus, we’re back in the saddle here at The Messy Table —ringing in the new year with THE Tara-Leigh Cobble. Tara-Leigh is the wise, down-to-earth, and charming host of The Bible Recap —a chronological Bible plan on the YouVersion Bible App that’s coordinated with a short, daily podcast. Each episode summarizes that day’s reading in a way that...

Would you believe that today marks the grand-finale episode at The Messy Table for 2020?! While simultaneously encapsulating the undeniable theme of the season: WAITING ON GOD. [Yes, we’ll be taking a brief break for the month of December—to focus on the miracle of Christmas. But don’t worry! That gives you plenty of time to catch this beautifully profound conversation, as well as any...

Are you tired of chasing the wind? Ready to cut the distractions? Willing to abandon what’s meaningless to pursue what actually matters? Us too. Today at The Messy Table Podcast , Amy Groeschel and Jenn Jewell are chatting with Gina England —a wife, mama, homeschooling guru, and Bible teacher, who shares, “I’ve got one shot in this life and I cannot be distracted.” “I...

God doesn’t make mistakes. He isn’t startled by “accidents.” Nothing has ever suddenly occurred to Him. But He is big enough to handle whatever gets thrown His way. Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join Cindy Beall and me as we chat with Lis Marin at The Messy Table . Lis is a worship-loving, salsa-dancing, truth-speaking pastor’s wife and mama of two with a STO...

Long before a global pandemic, before this hyper-intense political climate, before world-wide anxiety was pounding in our ears, before receiving some personally devastating news, Shelly Miller was etching timeless words onto the pages of her new book, Searching for Certainty . Today’s episode at The Messy Table isn’t highlighting a story from the past, but one that’s unfolding in...

2020 has been a RIDE, hasn’t it? A global pandemic, racial unrest, and nonstop political tension. East coast hurricanes, west coast wildfires, and African dust storms. Plus, more intimate battles being fought in homes. And that’s exactly why we should look to JESUS, as well as to those who have LOOKED TO JESUS while persevering on rocky terrain. Women like Ali Bergin . In today’s...

At the tender age of 15, Avery Brooks lost her dad, older sister, and younger brother in one tragic moment—while simultaneously fighting for her own life. How does someone navigate such immense grief? How does someone process such faith-boggling questions? How does someone begin to heal after living through something so horrific? “As Christians, we need to declare the promises of God before...

Is it possible to come back from a past that’s littered with pain? Drugs, abuse, affairs, divorce, and other immense heartache? Y’all, Cheryl Meares is living proof that God’s in the business of REDEMPTION. He not only tolerates those who are still in process, but He pursues those who are still in process. “Your past does not define who you are; Jesus says who you are.&#822...

Anyone out there enjoy your control, uh, possibly a bit too much? Or wish you had more control? Or miss having even a semblance of control? (#2020) Y’all, Tara White is an incredible wife, mama, foster mama, and pastor at Life. Church —who’s here to give our perspectives a nice, hefty shake. Today at The Messy Table , we’re chatting about her roller-coaster year of fostering extr...

For today’s episode at The Messy Table , we want to introduce you to the   Dedra Smith ! Dedra is fun, fiery, and full of faith. She’s also PASSIONATE about loving, encouraging, and advocating for those who’ve been abused, rejected, overlooked, and abandoned—because, unfortunately, she’s been there too. “I basically turned my back on Him and, still, He chased me.&#822...

What do tribal villages, old-fashioned birthing huts, and Bible translation all have in common? Well, we’re covering ALL OF IT today at The Messy Table Podcast ! Jill Sanders —along with her husband, BJ, and three kiddos—is a missionary who’s been living in a remote mountain village in Papua New Guinea for the last five years. A village where there are no cars, no streets, no grocery s...

We’re nearly bursting with emotion over today’s episode at The Messy Table —Ep. 81: A Conversation About Racism, Justice, and the Heart of God. A massive THANK YOU to LaTonya Pratt , Stasha Malone , and Sharon Hester  for humbly AND boldly sharing your unique perspectives—so that we can ALL continue growing in empathy, understanding, and love. “What connects us is so much stronge...

We were made to worship—not just with our voices, but also with our lives. But how do we authentically praise God when we’re overcome with anxiety, struggling with depression, or dealing with an overall feeling of hopelessness? Because of her underlying passion to help others connect with God, Cassidy Estevez writes, sings, and produces stunning content for Life. Church Worship . But as some...

How does someone survive the overwhelmingly HARD? How does someone trust God in life AND death? With miracles AND tragedies? With the wonderful AND excruciating? Emily Freeman is a wife (to her pastor-husband Jeremy Freeman ) and mama of seven, who—despite having to bury her precious 7-year-old son, as well as fight for the life of her teenage son—can still proclaim, “The Lord was with us, o...

How would you like to sip socially-distanced coffee with a faith-filled woman of God WHILE soaking up years of her hard-earned wisdom? You too? Well, today is our lucky day. Robin Meadows is a wife of over four decades, homeschooling mama of SEVEN for over three decades, grandmother of 22 (!!!), and a heartfelt writer for the YouVersion Bible App . “I’m grateful for those hard, hard ti...

Mother’s Day Weekend is here! Which is exactly  why we’re airing this week’s episode at The Messy Table a few days early. Because, sometimes? MOTHER’S DAY HURTS. Caley Porter knows ALL about the tension, the heartache, and the blindsiding triggers that can accompany such bittersweet holidays, having dealt with both primary and secondary infertility herself—for over a combin...

You know what takes extraordinary faith ? Sticking with a marriage for 24 years. Raising kids to adulthood—one ordinary moment at a time. Braving uncharted waters to start a new business. Uprooting one’s family for a God-sized dream. You know who’s lived extraordinary faith? Mel Hill , that’s who! Mel is a pastor’s wife, mama of two (plus one son-in-law), and the mastermind...

One thing that’s become undeniably clear during this COVID-19 pandemic is the fact that WE NEED EACH OTHER . In today’s episode at The Messy Table , Holly Furtick is chatting with  Amy Groeschel  and Jenn Jewell (remote, of course) about her deep-rooted passion to fight for genuine friendships. “We are isolated, but we don’t have to be alone.”   —Holly Furtick Holly i...