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Life as a mom of young children can be chaotic and challenging. Let’s talk about the ideas and practices that can help us embrace this important season of motherhood.  Listen as Jess talks with Emily Jensen (mom of 4 kids, ages 3 and under), about the lies we sometimes believe about being a mom of littles connecting with kids…

Sometimes it happens to us (postpartum depression), and sometimes we do it to ourselves (unrealistic/high expectations), but no matter what, postpartum is a challenging time! Let’s discuss: what practical things can we do to make it better?  Listen as Jess talks with Mandi Ehman (work at home mom of 6), about setting realistic postpartum expectations identifying areas and…

If you’ve been a mom for more than 30 minutes, you’ve been there. Motherhood can be overwhelming. Let’s talk about practical ways to get THROUGH the stress of mom life. Listen in as Jess talks with Mandi Ehman (work at home mom of 6) about how to tackle daily life amidst feeling overwhelmed practical ways to simplify and get…

You weren’t made to walk alone. Look around, listen, and learn! God means for you to lean in to the wisdom of godly women around you. Mom on Purpose host, Jess Connell, shares why you can LEARN to be the mom you want to be what her Titus 2 relationships have looked like, practically how to identify, and get,…

It’s easy to be filled with zeal and purpose when they first put that baby in your arms… but how can we stay engaged and intentional as moms, over the long haul? In Episode 1, Mom on Purpose host, Jess Connell, shares: why she left a job she loved, to be a stay-at-home mom. how she thinks through…

“OH my goodness, what a sweet squish ball you are! Can you say, ‘I’m a Pumpkinhead?’” 2-year-old Theo: “I a punkinhead.” This short, silly encounter with my precious, repeat-anything son made me think. As believers, we need to fervently repeat what our Father tells us, even when we don’t yet understand or have a clue what…

Last week, after an afternoon where I took 30 minutes out to play and be silly with my kiddos on the trampoline, my 8 year old daughter said: “Mama! I’m so glad you’re back…”  I smiled, thinking I knew what she meant, but asked to be sure. She answered, “it’s just… you’ve been nursing, and taking care…

Will you help me by taking a simple 10-question survey? Click here, or on the image, to access the survey: It is an extremely big help for me (and for Doug & I together, as we sit down regularly to discuss the direction/timing/aim of my writing endeavors) to hear specific feedback from you! I look forward…