The Jess Connolly Podcast

It’s the final episode of 2025 and the closing chapter of our Bible Babes study in James. In this episode, Jess walks through the last verses of James 5 and the invitation it offers us: to wait well, watch our words, pray in every season, live in community, and courageously love others back to life.This episode wraps the year with encouragement, perspective, and a call to simple, steadfast, Spirit-filled faith.We’ll be taking a short break, but big things are coming in 2026. Thanks for spending this year in the Word with us!Let’s go.Don’t Miss:Listen on the go with the Dwell Bible App and save 25% on a one-year or 50% on a lifetime subscription: www.dwellapp.io/jess.Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, body image, and fertility loss. Please listen with care.In this double-feature episode, Jess talks with Jordan Lee Dooley about her new book Be Good to Your Body, a biblical and sustainable vision for caring for the body without obsession or shame. Then she sits down with Erica Gwynn, author of That’s Just Not True, to expose the subtle lies women believe and replace them with God’s unchanging truth. Two timely books, one powerful conversation.Let’s go.Don’t Miss:Grab Be Good to Your Body and That’s Just Not True for a powerful pair of books that will reshape how you see your body, your health, and the truth you live by.⁠Signed books on sale 📚Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

What happens when we stop calling sin, sin? Jess and Pastor and author Jamin Goggin discuss confession, healing, and the grace that meets us when we stop hiding and tell the truth.This isn’t condemnation, it’s coming home.Let’s go.Don’t Miss:Grab Jamin’s book, Pastoral Confessions.Signed books on sale 📚Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Today, Jess is joined by her daughter, Glory, to walk through James 4 & 5 and talk about studying Scripture in real life. They share simple ways to stay rooted in the Word, surrender our plans to God, and trust Him with what’s ahead, even in busy or changing seasons.In This Episode: • Simple Bible study tools • Holding plans with open hands • Money, desire, and trust in James 4-5Let’s go.Don’t Miss:This fall, let Scripture move with you! Listen on the go with the Dwell Bible App and save 25% on a one-year or 50% on a lifetime subscription: www.dwellapp.io/jess.What Comes Next is out now, and you’re invited to join our next 40 Days Reading Group! We’ll read through the book together, share prayers and prompts, and encourage one another along the way. This starts Monday, November 10th. Grab a copy, join us, and take steps toward what comes next! Join the group here.So many of you asked how to love on Glory as she heads to college (😭), here’s her dorm wishlist if you’d like to bless her! Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

This week, I sit down with my husband, Pastor Nick, to talk about our upcoming sabbatical. We share why stepping back to rest, repair, and delight in God is so needed, for pastors and for all of us. If you’ve ever felt tired but loved what you do, this episode will hit home.Let’s go. Resources & Links:Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

What does it look like to walk wisely through Halloween? Jess shares how to honor God, love your neighbors, and stand firm in the truth that darkness is real, but already defeated.Let’s go. Don’t Miss:Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out!Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Feeling stuck in past hurts or carrying hidden offense? In this episode, Jess sits down with Alexandra Hoover, author of You Can Let Go, to talk about how old wounds, rejection, and offense shape our lives, and how to finally release them. You’ll hear practical ways to recognize offense, process pain without becoming a victim, and walk in freedom.If you’re ready to stop replaying old hurts and step into a life of healing and purpose, this conversation is for you.Let’s go. Resources & Links:You Can Let Go by Alexandra Hoover Learn more & sign up for the Greece trip:https://www.premierisrael.com/jessconnollyInterested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

What kind of wisdom are you living by? In this Bible Babes episode, Jess is joined by her friend Amanda Wyse to unpack James 3, wrestling with pride, humility, and the quiet strength that comes from walking in God’s wisdom.Let’s go.Don’t Miss:Still hoping to finish the Bible in a Year? The Dwell Audio Bible App makes listening easy to help Scripture sink in. Start a 90-day plan, like The Bible Recap: New Testament in 90 Days, The Historical Plan, or The Straight Thru Plan, and let the Word go with you wherever you go! You can get 25% off your yearly subscription at ⁠www.dwellapp.io/jess.Learn more & sign up for the Greece trip:https://www.premierisrael.com/jessconnollyJess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out!Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

​​Nick Connolly is back on the podcast! We start this conversation with what it looks like to live as Kingdom people in a heavy, divided world, staying steady, compassionate, and focused on what really matters. Then we switch gears with five spicy date night questions. Get ready for honest laughs, real talk about marriage, and the unexpected ways we support each other. Encouragement for the hard days and inspiration for your next date night await in this episode!Let’s go. Don’t Miss:Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out! Other books mentioned in this episode: The Bible is for You, by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams Learn more & sign up for the Greece trip:https://www.premierisrael.com/jessconnollyInterested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!

Burnout isn’t just tired; it’s deeper. In this episode, Jess unpacks how to spot burnout, why it affects so many people, and gentle ways to move toward healing and hope.Let’s go.Don’t Miss:Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out! Grab your copy + Claim your bonuses today! (Burnout Guide) Other books mentioned in this episode: Tired of Being Tired by Jess ConnollyTake the Maslach Burnout Inventory test.Listen to Episode 99: Are Your Boundaries Selfish?Learn more & sign up for the Greece trip:https://www.premierisrael.com/jessconnollyInterested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!