The Jess Connolly Podcast

If you like the idea of rest, if you're tired of being tired, if you're ready to stop living exhausted, this episode is for you. But what in the world do you do about your community? What do you do about your spouse who has a different schedule than you? How do you handle rest if you’re an overwhelmed caregiver of small kids? These questions are ones that Jess gets asked all of the time. So, let’s talk about it! This episode is all about community and rest and how we can have both, together. God has placed us where we are on purpose. And what if all of that was so compelling that it started a wave in our communities? One woman willing to rest changes her life. A group of women resting changes the world. Let’s go. Don’t miss:  Tired of Being Tired is out on April 9! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your community. When you order 5 copies, you can get my ⁠Rest Retreat Guide⁠ with short teaching videos to host your own version of Soul Camp! If you want to dive into Tired of Being Tired, join me for our book club, ⁠⁠⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠⁠⁠ When you join, you'll receive a suggested reading plan, additional Q&A, and a space to call in and share your thoughts on the podcast! Don’t forget to use my code JESS20 for 20% off at Lindsay Letters! My friend Lindsay is my go-to for beautiful artwork for my home. She's got hundreds of pieces of art to choose from in all different styles, color schemes, and sizes - I promise you'll find a piece you love. Take a peek!

This episode is for all the tired women, who have a million valid reasons to keep going at the pace that is currently making them tired. If you know you’re exhausted but have no idea how to get off the hamster wheel of doing too much, this episode is for you. This episode is all about everything that keeps us from resting. Jess prays that this episode is a blessing to you, and after you listen to this episode, your heart softens, and you believe this truth: God gives rest to those He loves, and He loves you more than you can imagine. Let’s go  Don’t miss:  Pre-Order 1 Copy of Tired of Being Tired⁠ and I’ll send you the audiobook for free (with bonus content) and Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series I recorded with incredible women from all walks of life.  Life School is a new coaching community for men and women who are tired + want to keep going. Get your first month of Life School for free when you pre-order two copies of Tired of Being Tired! Let us know here that you’ve preordered and you’ll get your first month of Life School. Don’t forget to shop on Lindsay Letters and see the most special and beautiful abstract artwork, with color palettes ranging from subdued neutrals to bright and bold. There are over three hundred pieces of art to choose from, including landscapes, vintage reproductions, and some meaningful words. They are available as small-scale art prints large-scale framed canvases, and everything in between. Use my code JESS20 for 20% off your purchase.

Everything in the world tells us we have to earn our place and go to extremes to be rewarded. We live in a culture that praises "the hustle", but that is the antithesis of the gospel.  Friend, you do not have to burn out and check off all the boxes or work to extreme limits to earn your place in the Kingdom. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing enough for God, this episode is for you. If you already want to play devil’s advocate and say, "Well… what about??" - this episode is for you!    Let’s go.  Don’t miss:  Looking to Find Your Sabbath? Preorder 1 Copy of Tired of Being Tired and get The Sabbath Guide for FREE.  When you preorder 1 copy of Tired of Being Tired, we will also send you Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series I recorded with incredible women from all walks of life.  Life School is a new coaching community for men and women who are tired + want to keep going. Get your first month of Life School for free when you pre-order two copies of Tired of Being Tired! Let us know here that you’ve preordered and you’ll get your first month of Life School.

If your brain feels fried or you’re lacking mental clarity and peace, this episode is for you. And - you’re not in the minority, sadly, most of us feel this way.  All of our brains are overstimulated. The default setting for women in our current culture is overwhelmed, but that doesn’t have to continue to be our reality. We don’t have to keep consenting to live distracted, confused, and mentally exhausted.  This podcast is for you. It’s not my podcast, it’s ours. It’s for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It’s for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what’s next. Let’s Go. Don’t Miss:Pre-Order 1 Copy of Tired of Being Tired⁠ and I’ll send you the audiobook for free (with bonus content) and Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series I recorded with incredible women from all walks of life.

Whether you love to talk about boundaries, you have no idea how to say no, or even if you’re unsure if this entire conversation is biblical - this week’s episode is for you. Jess won’t be teaching you; she won’t become one more voice telling you what to do, but she does share what she’s learned, and together, we can hold it all up to God to see what He might say. Let’s Go. Don’t Miss: Pre-Order 1 Copy of Tired of Being Tired and I’ll send you the audiobook for free (with bonus content) and Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series I recorded with incredible women from all walks of life.

In this episode, Jess interviews Deb Hopper, author of, ‘Simply Pray,’ and Jess' mom. You’ll hear them discuss how Deb went through asking, seeking, and knocking in her own life as a single mom and how every concern, big and small, is worth bringing to God.  Join Jess’ Leaders are Learners book club and dive into this book with us; join and share your thoughts through email or voice message! Let’s Go. Don’t Miss: ⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠ Join Jess’s book club ⁠here⁠, where you’ll read transformative books together. We are currently reading ‘Simply Pray’ by Deb Hopper. You’ll get an additional Q&A from the author and a space to call in and share your thoughts on the podcast! Looking for a prayer journal? Get the 5-Year Prayer Journal mentioned on this episode.

We don’t love to talk about our mistakes, our regrets and on this episode, you’ll hear Jess share 5 of her biggest mistakes she’s made so far in motherhood. As a mom for 17 years of 4 teenagers, Jess has mothered for years and you’ll hear from her first, she’s no expert on this topic but she'll humbly share what she's learning along the way. If you’re a mom, we hope you’ll feel seen and equipped. If you’re not a mom, we think all of these mistakes are rooted in general truth that we could all learn from.  Let’s go. Don’t Miss:  Download a copy of our family game nights here.  Interested in seeking therapy? Listen to this Jess Connolly episode with Kobe Cambell! Kobe gives these resources for those seeking therapy: Open Path Collective, the Scattered Joy Project, and  The Loveland Foundation. Life School is a new coaching community for men and women who are tired + want to keep going. Get your first month of Life School for free when you pre-order two copies of Tired of Being Tired! Let us know here that you’ve preordered and you’ll get your first month of Life School.

In this episode, we're talking all about Sabbath. We all notice the stressors surrounding Sabbath that prevent us from truly resting in God’s gift, and on this episode, we can promise you– no stress here!  Jess shares why we Sabbath, how we practice Sabbath in different seasons, AND answers questions from YOU about Sabbath!  Want to Find Your Sabbath? Preorder a copy of Tired of Being Tired, and you’ll get this guide to designing your own Sabbath.  We hope this episode blesses you and gives you the freedom to rest and enjoy your Sabbath no matter your life stage. Let’s go! Don’t miss:  Looking to Find Your Sabbath? Preorder 1 Copy of Tired of Being Tired and get The Sabbath Guide for FREE.  Struggling to read your bible? Listen to God’s word effortlessly using Dwell. The Jess Connolly Podcast is partnering with Dwell, and you can get 25% off your year subscription at www.dwellapp.io/jess Life School is a new coaching community for men and women who are tired + want to keep going. preorder: Get your first month of Life School for free when you pre-order two copies of Tired of Being Tired! Let us know here that you’ve preordered and you’ll get your first month of Life School.

This episode is for the tired gals, the overwhelmed of us who want to honor God and grab hold of all He has for us - but we’re wondering if celebrating Lent will feel life-giving or life-taking.  This podcast is for you if you’d like to understand the history of Lent, why people celebrate it in the first place, or for those who totally get it but want to participate in a more gentle and compassionate way.  Looking to dive in further? Download these FREE journaling questions while you prepare to participate in Lent this year.  Don’t miss  Get Jess’ journaling prompts with additional Lent Resources to your emai here! Download the first chapter of Tired of Being Tired here Struggling to read your bible? Listen to God’s word effortlessly using Dwell. The Jess Connolly Podcast is partnering with Dwell and you can get 25% off your year subscription at www.dwellapp.io/jess Life School is a new coaching community for men and women who are tired + want to keep going. Get your first month of Life School for free when you pre-order two copies of Tired of Being Tired! Let us know here that you’ve preordered and you’ll get your first month of Life School.

If you’ve ever wanted to give up something that matters, this episode is for you. On this episode, Jess interviews Nick Connolly, husband, father, pastor, and author of his first book, ‘Don’t Give Up Just Yet’. You’ll hear them talk about befriending resistance, perceived silenced from God, and what to do when you want to quit. If you’ve ever felt defeated or discouraged to the point where you fantasize about shutting it down and walking away - this episode is for you. If you want to keep going, or even if you don’t - this episode is for you.  Let’s go. Don’t miss:  ⁠Leaders are Learners!⁠ Join Jess’s book club ⁠here⁠, where you’ll read transformative books together. We are currently reading Don’t Give Up Just Yet by Nick Connolly. You’ll get insider info from the authors and a space to call in and share your thoughts on the podcast! Join Go Teams! Go Teams is for the women who are called (specifically to small business, writing, ministry, or business) and need equipping. It’s for the women who are desperate to make their callings about God and His glory. It’s for the women who feel stuck — before they start or once they’re in the thick of it. Register and use JESS100 for $100 off!