The Jess Connolly Podcast

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This season on the podcast, we want to answer the questions you’re already asking. This episode, we dive into one that can be hard to answer: How do I live up to my potential? Jess and GATG team member, Henslee, sit down and chat about living into your ‘potential.’ We turn this topic every which way and strip it down to the bare bones: you should not be worried about living up to your potential as each season comes with its own capacity, freedom and constraints. If you are trying to decide how much God can get from your life, you will probably either think about it too much and be disappointed or think too little and get stuck - so we’ll encourage you to stop thinking about it. When your heart is set on the Lord, in Jesus’ name, you cannot mess this up. Let’s actively live out this promise that changes our whole perspective on capacity and potential if we trust God and trust what He says about our life. He is mighty in you. Don’t miss: A favorite pastor of Jess’, Erwin McManus’ book The Genius of Jesus dives into the genius in each of us and this episode implores us to stop asking what our potential is. Excited for our new merch? We are too! Use code ONMISSION for 10% off your order - exclusively for our podcast listeners. Want to win a one-hour free coaching call with Jess this month? Leave a review wherever you are listening, fill out this form, and we will reach out to the winner at the end of the month! Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This season on the podcast, we want to answer the questions you’re already asking. This episode, we answer: how do women with a full life practice sabbath? Jess sits down with GATG team member, Caroline, to answer this question. While this conversation is just the tip of the iceberg, Jess and Caroline share the whys and why-nots of practicing sabbath, and provide some beginner how-tos on obeying sabbath in our everyday lives. We’re talking heart postures, celebrating the abundance of God and the sweetness of sabbath. While it will look different for each woman practicing, we are excited to be on this journey of intentionally practicing sabbath together. If you’ve wondered about best ways to honor sabbath, you are not alone, and we’re ready to move His kingdom forward together through rest. He is mighty in you. We’ll see you next week! Don’t miss: Buy or get the audiobook for The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, practical advice on how to unplug and step away from the culture of hurry we’re engulfed in. A chance to read a couple books by Ruth Haley Barton that center on rest - Sacred Rhythms, Invitation to Retreat and Solitude of Silence. Want to win a one-hour free coaching call with Jess this month? Leave a review wherever you are listening, fill out this form, and we will reach out to the winner at the end of the month! Our Fall into Freedom Guide! If you are looking to start this Fall off with reflection, intention, and strategy then this guide is for you! Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! This season on the podcast, we want to answer the questions you’re already asking. This episode, we answer: what do I do in a spiritually dry season? Jess sits down with her mom, Deb Hopper to answer this question. Deb recently spoke at Bright City Church on this topic and if you want to dive deeper into this, you can hear her speak here! Maybe you’re noticing internal or external doubt in your life, and maybe you feel spiritually dry or maybe you feel a spiritual hunger. We hope that this episode encourages you in the season that you currently are in. He is present and never leaves you, and He is mighty in you. We’ll see you next week! Don’t miss: Access a free audio bonus here. If you’re in a dry season, get extra encouragement from Jess in this free download here. Want to win a one-hour free coaching call with Jess this month? Leave a review wherever you are listening, fill out this form, and we will reach out to the winner at the end of the month! Think the Go + Tell Gals Coaching Certification Program is for you? Apply here as a prayer!  Our Fall into Freedom Guide! If you are looking to start this Fall off with reflection, intention, and strategy then this guide is for you! Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Welcome back to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! We took the summer off and we’re so excited to be back, going deep with you this fall. Harvest is here and we’re digging in with you in mind. This next season on the podcast, we want to answer the questions you’re already asking. We’re starting today with a big one: what is my calling? On this episode, Jess and GATG team member, Anna, give some updates from our summer podcast sabbatical before jumping in the deep end to talk about all about calling. Whether you're in a season of transition in your early adulthood, you’re settled but sensing something new on the horizon, or even if you’re questioning if you heard God wrong – this episode is for you. We’re defining what we believe calling is (biblically) and asking some questions to help you practically think through your own calling. Download our free “What’s My Calling” guide to help you journal through the questions we ask in this episode. He has called you, and He is mighty in you. We’ll see you next week! Don’t miss: Want to win a one-hour free coaching call with Jess this month? Leave a review wherever you are listening, fill out this form, and we will reach out to the winner at the end of the month! Think the Go + Tell Gals Coaching Certification Program is for you? Apply here as a prayer!  Our Fall into Freedom Guide! If you are looking to start this Fall off with reflection, intention, and strategy then this guide is for you! Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Summer is here for team Go+Tell Gals and we are signing off for the summer to rest and recharge but also to prepare for the next season of this podcast. Jess and our team sit down to talk about what we are looking forward to this summer but also to dig in a little deeper about our prayers and rhythms as we jump into summer. This season looks different for each of us and maybe yours does too. Maybe this summer is packed full or maybe it's meant to be a season of rest. Either way, we hope this episode serves to encourage you to see this summer as your summer and not anyone else’s. Need help prepping for summer? Check out our Summer to Thrive Guide preview here! This guide serves women who want to embrace every ounce of fun and freedom the summer has to offer, while also bringing some intentionality to the new season ahead. We are cheering you on and pray that this summer is truly the summer where you thrive right where God has planted you. See you in the Fall! Don’t miss: Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Have you ever had your hopes up and been massively disappointed? And because of that, have been put to shame? Romans 5:5 says this: And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Hope does not put you to shame. Because our hope is in the Lord. Let’s talk about expectancy and expectations. Expectations are specific, it’s us having a clear idea of what God is going to do and creating an idea of how it will happen and when it will happen. However, with expectancy, your hands are a little more open, eyes are on the bigger horizon. You have more of an expectancy on how God could potentially move. Here’s your reminder to check on your expectations. Expectations of other people, yourself, your memories, etc. Are they serving you? And then check in on your expectancy; are you expectant for how God could move or might move right now? Are our hopes in his hand moving in some particular way OR are our hopes in his true character. Even if what we hope will happen doesn't, we get to bring it all to God. Cause when we talk to God about it, we exercise intimacy and there is no shame in entering the throne room with our Father. Bring ever desire, every fear, every frustration, every delight, bring it all to him, get your hopes up and talk to Him about it. You will not be put to shame. We are grateful for you and we’ll see you Thursday!

Summer is quickly approaching, and we want to enter a new season intentionally. In today’s episode, Jess sits down with her sister, Katie Walters, on how we can do just that, no matter what our life stage looks like. Katie is an entrepreneur and CEO of Francis and Benedict, a mom of 7, a wife, a sister, a daughter, and a friend. Hear them share their struggles and excitements regarding summer, and the encouragement that this is your summer to thrive. Maybe this summer feels like a struggle with work and routines, maybe you’re dreading this summer because of how you feel about your body, maybe summer is your favorite season ever and you truly can’t wait. However you’re coming into it, this episode is for you. We encourage you to think intentionally about your summer and as you prep and plan, ask yourself: what can I simplify as I head into a new season? We’re grateful for you and we’re cheering you on as you step into your calling right where you are. You can get the free Summer to Thrive Guide preview here and we’ll even text you throughout the summer to check in to see how you are doing! Don’t miss: Are YOU the girl for this job? Team GATG is looking for interns! We’re equipping and encouraging the next generation of women leaders to step into their God-given mission to go and tell. Applications close Sunday, May 22 and you can apply here! Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Let’s start this week off with some good news. Listen to this Monday Mini podcast episode for some quick and practical encouragement to kick off your week and ground you in your calling. No matter what this upcoming week brings our way, we can start it off by centering ourselves on the good of others and the glory of God. This episode we are talking about imposter syndrome and will give you some tools to fight it. First things first you’re not an imposter if you don’t act like the expert, if you don’t act like you’re the hero. There is no imposter syndrome for you because you aren’t faking it. 2 Corinthians 10:4 says, We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ. Our tools are ready at hand for clearing the ground of every obstruction and building lives of obedience into maturity. These 4 tools will help you fight imposter syndrome: Ask questions. Say sorry when you’re wrong. Bless other people. Don’t pretend, ever. We don’t have to pretend that we have it all together, we don’t have to be the hero because God is the hero. God is righteous.  God is the source of life. And His power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9) You aren’t an imposter, you are a child of God. So continue to declare His goodness and his glory. God is the hero. See you Thursday.

This month on the Go and Tell Gals podcast, we’re focusing our conversations on motherhood for all. Whether that means literal motherhood or spiritual motherhood, we’re talking about it –  because it’s a huge topic of conversation for women on mission. On this episode, GATG team member Henslee joins Jess to talk about the idea of motherhood and balance. This is kind of THE question around motherhood, so we’re looking at it from two different stages and perspectives of motherhood. This episode is wildly encouraging if you are: caught in the comparison game in regards to your stage of motherhood frustrated by your own pace and/or capacity stuck in a place of striving trying to balance motherhood and mission wanting to support the mothers around you We get to be cheerleaders for those around us and we get to speak life into others, right where we’re at. Look around and assess what you have to give, and for the good of others and the glory of God, and go for it. We’re cheering you on! Don’t miss: The Breaking Free from Body Shame Bible Study is here! We’re ready to worship, to fight, and to see as many women as possible walk in the freedom that is there for the taking so grab your women, open the Bible Study, and let's break free. Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Let’s start this week off with some good news. Listen to this Monday Mini podcast episode for some quick and practical encouragement to kick off your week and ground you in your calling. No matter what this upcoming week brings our way, we can start it off by centering ourselves on the good of others and the glory of God. Do you ever get caught up in your destiny? Your potential? Wondering how you’ll make a mark or what you’re here for? What if we told you you didn’t have to worry about that any longer, it’s absolutely 100% real that you’re going to change the world. Today.  1 Peter 2:9 says, You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. You change the world when: you walk into work when you love your kids when you greet your neighbors.  You change the world when:  you post on social media  when you drive your car Don’t stress over your positioning, your capacity, your destiny - these are God’s. Seek His face. Acknowledge His power and His presence in the spaces where you show up. You are changing the world.