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The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement

Jenna Griffith

152 episodes

The Joy Filled Podcast, hosted by Jenna Griffith, is a cozy, faith-filled podcast for Christian women dedicated to helping you find the joy hiding in the ordinary, unseen moments of everyday life. Listen in weekly for couch-chat encouragement on motherhood, purpose, friendship, walking with Jesus, and everything in between - straight from Jenna's living room couch.

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  1. 152 | You're Right Where You're Supposed To Be // Shame Off You

    · 26 min · Episode 117

    We've spent five weeks digging into mom guilt and shame, and I wanted to close this series out differently. Instead of more heavy heart work, I just want to encourage you. It's so easy, especially with social media, to…

  2. 151 | What You Really Mean When You Say "I'm Not Enough" // Shame Off You

    · 27 min · Episode 116

    Often when we say the words "I feel like I'm not enough," there's usually something deeper going on underneath. Whether it's insecurity, comparison, or more often than not, some kind of shame that's taken root in our…

  3. 150 | Your Mistakes Aren't Proof of Failure // Shame Off You

    · 19 min · Episode 115

    I remember dropping to my knees on the nursery floor, sobbing because I couldn't get my own baby to sleep, and thinking: maybe I'm just not cut out for this. This week we're naming the quiet lie almost every mom…

  4. 149 | Is It Mom Guilt Or Is It Conviction? // Shame Off You

    · 19 min · Episode 114

    Not all mom guilt is shame, and not all of it is bad. This week we’re breaking down the real difference between guilt, shame, and conviction: guilt says I did something wrong, shame says I am something wrong, and…

  5. 148 | Mom Guilt (And Other Lies We Believe) // Shame Off You

    · 22 min · Episode 113

    After a short summer break, The Joy Filled Podcast is BACK with a brand new series! If you've ever said the words "I feel like I'm failing as a mom" or thought to yourself "my kids deserve a better mom", this one's for…

  6. 147 | A Vibrant Life Is Lived In Community - Here's How To Find Your People // Blooming & Becoming

    · 30 min · Episode 112

    If you've found yourself wishing for community, longing for a mom friend group that just gets you, or waiting for the invite, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about community, learning the skill of…

  7. 146 | The Secret To Finding Joy In Everyday Motherhood // Blooming & Becoming

    · 27 min · Episode 111

    If motherhood has been feeling repetitive, unseen, or just a little heavy lately, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking about what it looks like to find joy right in the middle of the ordinary — not by changing…

  8. 145 | When Life Doesn't Go The Way You Planned // Blooming & Becoming

    · 30 min · Episode 110

    If your life looks different than you thought it would, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking about unmet expectations, waiting seasons, and the quiet grief that can come when dreams feel delayed or stories take…

  9. 144 | The Trap So Many Moms Don’t Realize They’re In // Blooming & Becoming

    · 35 min · Episode 109

    Have you ever opened Instagram for “just a minute” and walked away feeling worse about your life? Like suddenly your home, your motherhood, your body, or your routines don’t quite measure up? In this episode, I’m…

  10. 143 | Simple Rhythms to Feel More Alive as a Mom // Blooming & Becoming

    · 25 min · Episode 108

    What does it actually look like to feel alive again in motherhood? In this episode, I’m talking about what a vibrant, full life really looks like — not in a perfect, put-together way, but in a real, everyday…

  11. 142 | When Motherhood Starts to Feel Like Survival // Blooming & Becoming

    · 22 min · Episode 107

    If motherhood has started to feel more like survival than truly living, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the subtle lie that moms have to put their whole personhood on pause — that your joy, your…

  12. 141 | The Truth About Losing Yourself in Motherhood // Blooming & Becoming

    · 22 min · Episode 106

    If you’ve been feeling like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the identity shift that happens in this season — how easy it is to feel disconnected from who you used…

  13. 140 | Are You Missing the Life Jesus Promised You? // Blooming & Becoming

    · 24 min · Episode 105

    If motherhood has been feeling more like survival mode than abundant life lately, this episode is for you. In this season opener, I’m sharing the heart behind this spring series and talking about what Jesus actually…

  14. 139 | How to Create Daily Rhythms That Spark Joy and Serve Your Home

    · 39 min · Episode 104

    If you’re overwhelmed and craving structure but feel like routines never stick — this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing the weekly and monthly rhythms that are sparking joy in my life right now — but more…

  15. 138 | When Life Is “Life-ing”: A Mental Health & Motherhood Update

    · 30 min · Episode 103

    In today’s episode, I’m pulling you in close for a cozy couch chat — a little life update, a little peek behind the curtain, and a lot of honesty. The truth? The transition to four kids hasn’t been as “easy breezy” as…

  16. 137 | I'm Actually Excited About My New Year's Goals: How I'm Doing 2026 Differently

    · 33 min · Episode 102

    This year, we’re doing things differently. If you’ve ever felt behind before the year even starts... or sworn off resolutions completely because they never seem to stick — this episode is for you. In today’s episode,…

  17. 136 | Kelsea Ballerini Daydreams About The Life You Take For Granted

    · 27 min · Episode 101

    What if the life you're living—complete with sticky fingers, sleepless nights, and scattered toys—is the very dream someone else is praying for? In this episode, Jenna shares a powerful, scripture-based perspective…

  18. 135 | The Truth About Motherhood: What God Says When You Feel Like You’re Not Enough

    · 30 min · Episode 100

    Have you ever caught yourself thinking “I’m failing,” or “Everyone else is doing it better”? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re walking through seven common lies that so many of us as moms believe — and the…

  19. 134 | Steal My Fall Systems: 10 Rhythms Helping Me Thrive in a Full Season

    · 39 min · Episode 99

    If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “How do I do it all?”, this episode is for you. Between homeschooling, podcasting, and life with four little ones, this season is full. But here’s what I’ve learned: no one is…

  20. 133 | 5 Postpartum Rules That Are Saving My Sanity (and Might Save Yours Too)

    · 32 min · Episode 98

    I’m four months postpartum with baby number four (which is just wild to say!), and I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned through each of my postpartum journeys — the hard, the holy, and the healing parts. In this…

  21. 132 | Our Homeschool Plans for 2025 (and Encouragement for the Mom Who’s Unsure)

    · 27 min · Episode 96

    I get asked about homeschooling all the time, so today I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing what our homeschool looks like for the 2025–2026 school year. From curriculum choices and daily rhythms to goals, weak…

  22. 131 | The Story You’re Telling Yourself About Motherhood (and How to Change It)

    · 27 min · Episode 97

    What story are you telling yourself about motherhood? Is it one of constant overwhelm, exhaustion, and defeat—or one of joy, strength, and peace? In today’s episode of the Joy Filled Podcast, Jenna shares a real-life…

  23. 130 | Lonely in Motherhood? Finding Friendship & Community as a Christian Mom

    · 32 min · Episode 95

    Are you walking through a season of loneliness in motherhood? You’re not the only one. In this episode of the Joy Filled Podcast, Jenna shares her own story of feeling left out and how God used it to remind her of the…

  24. 129 | Back to the Mic: Healing, Surrender, and a Fresh Beginning

    · 22 min · Episode 94

    After almost a year away, I wasn’t sure I’d ever come back to podcasting. But in today’s episode, I’m sharing the full story of why I laid the Joy Filled Podcast down, what God did in the quiet, and why I finally said…

  25. 128 | Your Journey To Joy Filled

    · 13 min · S1 E1

    Today we say goodbye. Thank you for 4 amazing years of The Joy Filled Podcast. It’s been the unexpected adventure of a lifetime and I’m forever grateful. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day…

  26. 127 | When Obedience Means Leaving Something Good

    · 18 min · S1 E1

    In case you missed it, last week I shared a big announcement - The Joy Filled Podcast will be coming to an end. Today I wanted to share a little more in depth about how I came to this decision and some of the ways I…

  27. 126 | 4 Years of Joy Filled and A Bittersweet Announcement

    · 24 min · S1 E1

    Today we’re celebrating 4 years of The Joy Filled Podcast! I have some things on my heart I want to share with you about what I've learned over the last four years and I have an announcement to share with you, so stick…

  28. 125 | Your Ministry Is Where Your Feet Are: 4 Simple Truths For The Homemaker

    · 21 min · S1 E1

    With the rise of the “homemaker revolution” on social media and the homemaking aesthetic of pretty dresses, beautiful kitchens, and freshly baked sourdough comes *lots* of different feelings - am I right? While it’s a…

  29. 124 | My Morning Routine As A Homeschool Mom

    · 23 min · S1 E1

    Let’s chat morning routines! My morning routine is constantly evolving depending on the season of life we’re in, the ages and stages of my kids, and what I need most but today I’m giving you a look at what my mornings…

  30. 123 | Couch Chats: Here’s What God’s Been Teaching Me Lately

    · 21 min · S1 E1

    It’s time for another Couch Chats entry! Tune in as I share what our life looks like these days, what’s new, all that’s changed this year, and what God has been teaching me lately. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The…

  31. 122 | Mothering With An Eternal Perspective

    · 20 min · S1 E1

    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…

  32. 121 | Jesus Is With You In The Mundane

    · 18 min · S1 E1

    How can we see God even in the messy mundane moments of motherhood? The answer might be more simple than you think. See, it’s easy to feel far from God in this season of life – you’re busy, you’re tired, you hardly…

  33. 120 | Living in God’s Light When Your World Falls Apart with Courtney Joseph Fallick

    · 36 min · S1 E1

    I’m so excited to introduce you to Courtney Joseph Fallick! Courtney is a mom, writer, founder of Women Living Well and author of her newest book, Still Standing. In her book, Courtney walks us through the darkest…

  34. 119 | Back To School Season And The Temptation To Compare

    · 22 min · S1 E1

    It’s back to school season! Today I wanted to take some time to talk about back to school and all that this season brings. In my own life, I’ve noticed that this time of year can easily become a time where comparison…

  35. 118 | Habits for a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito

    · 40 min · S1 E1

    Today we’re joined by author and founder of The Peaceful Press, Jennifer Pepito. Jennifer has a passion for equipping families to homeschool in a way that is developmentally appropriate, spiritually nourishing, and…

  36. 117 | It’s Time To Take A Chance On That Thing You’ve Been Dreaming Of with Haley Klockenga

    · 47 min · S1 E1

    Have you been dreaming of starting a business, podcast, or creative pursuit of some kind? You’re in luck, because today we’re joined by the gal behind all things marketing at Glamour Farms, Haley Klockenga! Haley…

  37. 116 | I Became a Mom SIX Years Ago Today! Here’s Six Things I’ve Learned In My Six Years of Motherhood

    · 26 min · S1 E1

    Today is such a special day because it’s my oldest’s 6th birthday which also means I’ve been a mom for SIX whole years! On one hand I’m not sure how it’s already been six years and on the other hand I’m not sure how…

  38. 115 | Couch Chats: Getting Honest About Navigating Change, Body Image Struggles, and Processing Grief

    · 37 min · S1 E1

    Let’s chat!! It’s been a minute since we’ve had a couch chat and we are long overdue so get cozy while I update you on all the things that have been going on in my life lately. If you came to my house and sat on my…

  39. 114 | Uncomplicating Minimalism and Living More Intentionally with Diane Boden

    · 42 min · S1 E1

    I am so excited for you to hear from my friend Diane Boden from The Minimalist Moms Podcast today! Diane and I share about how living more minimally has impacted our motherhood, we talk about what it looks like to be…

  40. 113 | If You’re Tired of Being Tired with Jess Connolly

    · 30 min · S1 E1

    If you’re tired today, this one’s for you. I got to sit down with the incredible Jess Connolly and have an honest and real conversation surrounding her new book, Tired of Being Tired. Jess and I talk about why we, as…

  41. 112 | The Beauty of Surrender with Tara Sun

    · 50 min · S1 E1

    Gals who love control - this one’s for you. Tara Sun, author of Surrender Your Story and host of Truth Talks with Tara is joining us today to talk all things surrender and control. From surrendering dreams and…

  42. 111 | Growing Your Relationship with God Even in the Trenches of Motherhood

    · 32 min · S1 E1

    This week I’m sharing with you some of the best ways I have found to stay connected to God and grow your relationship with Him, even in the trenches of the early years of motherhood. These years take a lot out of us…

  43. 110 | How Understanding God’s Story Changes Ours with Courtney Doctor

    · 36 min · S1 E1

    Today we have the absolute honor of getting to hear from Courtney Doctor, Director of the Gospel Coalition and Author of From Garden to Glory - How Understanding God’s Story Changes Yours. In this episode, we discuss…

  44. 109 | Finding Freedom From Comparison on Social Media

    · 28 min · S1 E1

    Ohh, social media… We hate to love it and we love to hate it, BUT I believe that God can redeem it for His glory when we partner with Him to set boundaries and create a healthy relationship with it. So today, I’m…

  45. 108 | How Living Rooted in Christ Brings Overflowing Joy with Tara Dew

    · 47 min · S1 E1

    Tara Dew is joining us today to talk about living a joy filled life that is rooted in Christ. In Tara’s new book, Overflowing Joy, she walks us through Jesus’ teaching of the vine and the branches in John 15. Tara…

  46. 107 | My Husband’s on a Work Trip - HELP! Here’s How I Minimize Stress + Make The Most of Solo Parenting Weeks

    · 22 min · S1 E1

    Today we’re talking all things solo parenting! If you have a husband that travels for work or works long shifts, this one’s for you. Solo parenting weeks are HARD. Handling the load of home & kids & dinners &…

  47. 106 | Easy Ways to Prioritize Health in Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Even in Busy Seasons with Heather Brown

    · 46 min · S1 E1

    Today we’re talking about whole body health with the lovely Heather Brown. Heather shares her story of postpartum depression and how that was the catalyst to her realizing the importance of not just physical health,…

  48. 105 | Embracing Slower Seasons and Finding Joy in Right Now with Erica Campbell

    · 54 min · S1 E1

    Erica Campbell joins us today for a discussion on embracing the seasons of motherhood. Erica is a business owner and mom of 3 who is no stranger to the ups and downs of seasons in life and she gives so much…

  49. 104 | How to Be a Light in a Dark World with Allyson Golden

    · 34 min · S1 E1

    Have you ever met those people that just feel like sunshine? Allyson is one of them! She radiates the light of Jesus and today she’s reminding us that we can (and should) too. The world needs your unique light and your…

  50. 103 | Get Your Hopes Up: Believing God is Good Even When Life Brings Sorrow

    · 31 min · S1 E1

    Let’s call this one another entry in the “Couch Chats” series - where we pull back the curtain and talk about life, as if you were sitting on my couch having coffee with me. If we’re honest, the first few months of…

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