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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. 102 | Is Everyone Happier Than Me? Getting Honest About Life’s Toughest Questions with Sarah Bragg

    · 45 min · S1 E1

    Join us today for an uplifting chat with Sarah Bragg as we discuss her brand new book, “Is Everyone Happier Than Me?” and explore the art of embracing our current season and discovering joy in the everyday. From…

  2. 101 | Max Lucado on Overcoming Loneliness and Nurturing Connection in Today’s World

    · 32 min · S1 E1

    Max Lucado joins us today to discuss his latest children’s book, "Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone." Delving into the pressing issue of loneliness, we explore the factors contributing to this pervasive feeling in…

  3. 100 | Going on a Joy Hunt: How to Train Your Eyes to See God’s Goodness

    · 20 min · S1 E1

    What you look for, you will find. If you look for the good, you’ll find the good. I’ve seen this to be true time and time again - what we focus on matters. So today, I’m sharing with you one of my favorite ways to put…

  4. 099 | Finding Hope After Heartbreak

    · 44 min · S1 E1

    Kellie Bullard joins us today for a conversation on her story of finding hope again after experiencing unimaginable heartbreak with the unexpected loss of her husband. Kellie shares about how she found hope again, the…

  5. 098 | How to Support Your Mental Health Through the Hardest Parts of Motherhood

    · 28 min · S1 E1

    In honor of February and the month of love, we’re going to talk about how to love yourself through the hardest parts of motherhood. The parts where you feel like you dont know yourself anymore, the parts where you…

  6. 097 | Approachable and Attainable Homeschooling with Lyndsey Mimnagh of Treehouse Schoolhouse

    · 50 min · S1 E1

    Lyndsey Mimnagh is joining us today to talk about all things homeschool! We talk about her story of how she dipped her toes in homeschooling and eventually started her homeschool resource and curriculum company,…

  7. 096 | You CAN Launch That Paper Product You’ve Been Dreaming Of with Polly Payne

    · 48 min · S1 E1

    Have you ever had a dream but had no idea where to start? Today’s guest, Polly Payne, knows a thing or two about how that feels! Polly launched her first Dream Planner with little experience ever creating paper…

  8. 095 | Where Is God When I Feel Weak? with Emily Jensen

    · 50 min · S1 E1

    In our weakness, He is strong. A simple truth so easily forgotten, which is why I am honored to be bringing Emily Jensen on today to discuss weakness and what to do when we feel weak. While no one ever wants to feel…

  9. 094 | Encouragement For The Lonely Mom (and 10 conversation starters for your next mom group or playdate!)

    · 22 min · S1 E1

    Making friends as a mom isn’t easy. You’re busy, you’re tired, and if you’re anything like me there’s a high chance you’re knee deep in the throes of the toddler years and you’ve just about forgotten how to talk to…

  10. 093 | Choosing A Grace Over Guilt Approach to Your Health and Wellness with Robin Long

    · 50 min · S1 E1

    What if you took a different approach to your health this year? What if you chose grace instead of guilt? Today Robin Long, founder of Lindywell and author of Well To The Core, joins us for a conversation on how to do…

  11. 092 | How To Intentionally Approach Discipleship With Your Kids This Year

    · 30 min · S1 E1

    When it comes to our kids, discipleship often feels like this big, intimidating thing that we know we need to do but we’re not quite sure how to do. Right? Here’s the good news, friend: discipleship is actually quite…

  12. 091 | Biblical Boundaries, Burnout, and Loving People Well with Courtney Burg

    · 53 min · S1 E93

    Biblical boundaries, burnout, and loving people well - yep, we’re going there today with Courtney Burg. Courtney is the author of her brand new book Loyal To A Fault and founder of Discover Your Worth, an online…

  13. 090 | Keeping Jesus The Main Character of Your Story This Christmas Season

    · 22 min · S1 E92

    This time of year, there is often a lot of pressure and weight on us mamas to do and be everything for everyone. We’ve got presents to buy, decorations to be hung, parties to host, treats to bake, and the list goes on.…

  14. 089 | Feeling Overwhelmed in Motherhood? This Might Help.

    · 22 min · S1 E91

    Overwhelm is something we all face, but it’s not something we need to try to avoid or outrun. You will experience overwhelm in life, that’s a guarantee, but overwhelm is a feeling to acknowledge, not a place to camp…

  15. 088 | The Basics of Prayer: Breaking Down the How, Why, and What of Prayer So You Can Transform Your Prayer Life

    · 38 min · S1 E90

    We’re all trying our best to handle it all, whatever “it” is for you. Motherhood, family, work life. Balancing home and kids and social activities and all the things. It can feel sort of impossible to handle it all,…

  16. 087 | The Friendship Episode! Chatting All Things Making New Friends, Nurturing Lifelong Friendships, and Healing After Friendship Hurt with Elizabeth Laing...

    · 48 min · S1 E88

    Friendship is TOUGH! There, I said it. Today on the podcast, Elizabeth Laing Thompson is joining us to talk through all the questions we’ve all been asking about friendship - how to make new friends, how to nurture…

  17. 086 | BONUS: Happy 3rd Birthday, Joy Filled!!!

    · 16 min · S1 E87

    Joy Filled turns THREE today!! Listen in for a fun, unscripted episode as we talk about where we've been, where we're going, and all God has done over the last three years. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The…

  18. 085 | Launch Your Own Podcast with Clarity and Confidence with Stefanie Gass

    · 49 min · S1 E86

    Three years ago this month I launched The Joy Filled Podcast after spending just a few short months researching and learning about how in the world I'd actually launch a podcast. In that research, I stumbled upon a…

  19. 084 | Struggling to Feel Motivated to Show Up For Your Life? This One’s For You.

    · 28 min · S1 E85

    I’m sure you’ve been there. You want to show up and be who you’re made to be, step into your purpose, do the things you’re called to do (or even just the things you’re *supposed* to do), but you just can’t find it in…

  20. 083 | Nutrition Can Be Simple, Even as a Busy Mom with Kirsti Troyer

    · 41 min · S1 E84

    One of the things that has been absolutely pivotal for me in motherhood is understanding and prioritizing nutrition and the role proper nutrition plays in my hormones, energy, mood, mental clarity, and so many other…

  21. 082 | The Heart of Homemaking - 4 Simple Truths For The Discouraged Homemaker

    · 26 min · S1 E83

    With the rise of the homemaker "aesthetic" of pretty dresses, beautiful kitchens, and freshly baked sourdough on social media comes *lots* of different feelings - am I right? While it’s a beautiful thing to be inspired…

  22. Mom Burnout - Live Free From Burnout For Good With This One Simple Question

    · 19 min · S1 E82

    Is burnout normal? Does it come with the territory of motherhood? Is this just the way it is? These are all questions I’ve wondered and I’m sure you have too. And while a busy and full life is a part of the deal –…

  23. 080 | How She Used Freelancing to Retire From Teaching and Fulfill Her Dream of Being Home with Her Kids with Micala Quinn

    · 56 min · S1 E81

    If you’ve been searching for a way to start making real money from home so that you can have the freedom to be home with your kids but you have no idea where to start, this episode is for you. Today’s guest is an…

  24. 079 | Homeschooling Littles While Working a Full Time Job with Olivia Walsh

    · 46 min · S1 E80

    I had the privilege to sit down with Olivia Walsh, a homeschooling and work from home mama who works for Classical Conversations, a homeschool company. Olivia was homeschooled herself, and now she homeschools her young…

  25. 078 | Wishing Your Days Were More Productive? Start Here!

    · 24 min · S1 E79

    Do you ever feel like productivity is a mama’s elusive white whale that we can’t ever seem to catch? Yeah, same. And while it won’t ever be easy to be productive with littles around, there are things you and I can do…

  26. 077 | The Life-Changing Benefits of Journaling (And Why It’s Never Too Late to Start!) with Jennifer Dukes Lee

    · 52 min · S1 E78

    My friend, you are in for such a treat with today’s guest on the pod! Her name is Jennifer Dukes Lee. She’s a speaker, author, former reporter, mother, and Jesus follower and she recently released a super fun, quirky,…

  27. 076 | My Story of Body Shame and How I’m Learning to Find Freedom

    · 25 min · S1 E77

    Body shame for me started, like most of us, at a young age. Growing up in purity culture meant that women’s bodies weren’t celebrated as beautiful — they were covered up so as not to cause our brothers in Christ to…

  28. 075 | Couch Chats: Where I’ve Been, What We’ve Been Up To, and Why I’m (sorta) Back on Social Media

    · 19 min · S1 E76

    Hey hey, sister! We’ve had a bit of a break from the pod but I’m back this week to share all the details on where I’ve been, what I’ve been up to, and more. Think of this as a girlfriend chat on my couch, filling you…

  29. 074 | Working Through Overwhelm & Getting Back to God’s Design For Motherhood | Michelle Donnelly

    · 40 min · S1 E75

    If you are struggling with overwhelm in motherhood and wondering if there’s a way to move past it, or if you doubt that God is really at work in the midst of your overwhelm, then you will love getting to hear from our…

  30. 073 | How God Turned an Adoption Fundraiser Into a Thriving, Full Time Business | Katie Lewis of Dear Mushka

    · 43 min · S1 E74

    If you have ever wondered if starting a business is right for you in this season of motherhood, you’re gonna wanna lean in and listen close to today’s guest. Katie Lewis is a Jesus loving mama and founder of the…

  31. 072 | Overcome Mom Fatigue and Step Into a High Energy Life with Hannah Keeley

    · 35 min · S1 E73

    Hannah Keeley is no stranger to the exhaustion, fatigue, and stress that so often comes with motherhood. As a young mom, Hannah struggled with depression, overwhelm, anxiety, and health issues and after looking around…

  32. 071 | Struggling to Keep Your Home Clean? Steal My Super Easy Systems

    · 23 min · S1 E72

    One of the biggest struggles as a mom with young kids is keeping up with their mess! We love those little people so dang much, but they sure know how to make big messes for being such tiny people, am I right?! And if…

  33. 070 | Mom Anxiety: How to Work Through Anxious Moments and Get Back to a Place of Peace

    · 22 min · S1 E71

    Whether you’re a seasoned mom or a brand new mama, you’ve probably experienced mom anxiety at some point. Anxiousness, stress, and worry show up a lot in motherhood and it can be difficult to handle when you don’t know…

  34. 069 | 8 Ways Moms Can Make Money From Home

    · 23 min · S1 E70

    Making the decision to be a stay at home mom comes with a lot of sacrifices, and for a lot of us it means becoming a one income family. Maybe being a stay at home mom was always your plan and you prepared to be a one…

  35. 068 | 3 Tips to Overcome Boredom and Have More Fun as a Stay at Home Mom

    · 17 min · S1 E69

    Do you ever get bored as a stay at home mom? So much of what you do in your day to day life is repetitive - same books, same routines, and if your kids are anything like mine… cooking the same three meals because you…

  36. 067 | Choosing Faith Over Fear No Matter What with Heidi Lee Anderson

    · 44 min · S1 E68

    “What if I don’t have what it takes?” “What do I do when God feels silent?” “What if God’s promises don’t line up with my reality?” “What about when the worst-case happens?” If you’ve ever asked yourself any of…

  37. 066 | How to Approach Your Day With Purpose and Intention So You Can Get Your Free Time Back

    · 20 min · S1 E67

    What would you do with a handful of extra hours each week? Would you start a business? Read more books? Open your Bible more often? Start that workout program? I know it’s easy to feel like you don’t have enough time…

  38. 065 | The Power of a Praying Parent

    · 14 min · S1 E66

    How often do you pray for your kids? Like, really pray intentional, intercessory prayers for them, not just the bedtime prayers or the prayers at mealtimes? For most of us, if we were honest the answer would be not…

  39. 064 | 4 Reasons You Need Community, ESPECIALLY as a Stay at Home Mom

    · 20 min · S1 E65

    Motherhood can be a very lonely time for so many of us. It’s hard to make friends as an adult, and it’s even harder to make friends as a mom. Most of the time, it can feel like it’s not even worth the effort to try to…

  40. 063 | Ditching Anxiety and Exhaustion for Fulfillment and Freedom with Amy Seiffert

    · 31 min · S1 E64

    Amy Seiffert is no stranger to the empty, shameful, anxious feelings that social media often leaves us with. Amy knows that so many of us feel dissatisfied and empty—emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. Our…

  41. 062 | Feeling Guilty for Needing a Minute to Yourself? Here’s How to Rest GUILT FREE

    · 25 min · S1 E63

    Have you ever felt guilty for taking time away from your family to rest, recharge, or do something for yourself? Even if it’s just 30 minutes, there can often be so much guilt that surfaces when we as moms take time…

  42. 061 | Finding God In The Mundane Moments Of Motherhood

    · 16 min · S1 E62

    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…

  43. 060 | 4 Easy Ways To Support Your Mental Health This Winter

    · 19 min · S1 E61

    Winter is... hard. Especially as a stay at home mom. The snow that was once magical, beautiful, and leaving us all full of Christmas wonder in December is now just another annoying reminder that we've still got a ways…

  44. 059 | How to Use Nourishment to Balance Your Hormones and Restore Your Energy

    · 46 min · S1 E60

    Leisha Drews has had her fair share of hormonal issues. From irregular, painful periods to hormonal acne and migraines, she knows the struggle all too well. She also knows that our bodies have the incredible ability to…

  45. 058 | I’m Deleting Instagram For The Year (and maybe forever!) // Getting Honest About My Social Media Struggle and Why I’m Finally Saying Sayonara, IG

    · 23 min · S1 E59

    Happy 2023!! I’m doing something a little crazy this year and DELETING. INSTAGRAM. For the whole year! (and mayyybe forever) Listen in as I share the real and raw truths behind my social media struggle and why I…

  46. 057 | An End of Year Encouragement and Blessing Over You and Your Home

    · 16 min · S1 E58

    Whether this year has been everything you hoped it would be or it was the hardest year of your life, I know you could probably use some encouragement as we gear up for the new year. So today I am speaking…

  47. 056 | 4 Motherhood Lessons From the Mother of Jesus

    · 23 min · S1 E57

    Merry Christmas! In honor of it being Christmas week, we’re diving into the book of Luke to learn 4 valuable lessons from Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary’s willingness to follow the plan of God for her life teaches us…

  48. 055 | How to Help Your Kids Declutter Their Toys and Have Fun Doing It

    · 26 min · S1 E56

    ‘Tis the season to be… up to our ears in toys, am I right? We try to keep our toy collection meaningful and intentional, which is why every year, I do a toy declutter with my kids and today I’m walking you through how…

  49. 054 | Christmas Q&A: Santa, Traditions, and Navigating Family Dynamics

    · 32 min · S1 E55

    You asked, I answered! When it comes to Christmas, everybody wants to tell you how you should or shouldn’t celebrate and that can be so overwhelming in the early years of motherhood as you figure out what is right for…

  50. 053 | Struggling to Find Quiet Time to Read Your Bible? Steal My Super Simple Bible Study Method

    · 22 min · S1 E54

    Finding the time to read your Bible everyday can feel a little impossible with littles around, right? Add in the pressure that social media brings to have the picture perfect quiet time with Jesus each morning, and…

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