What’s a mom to do when dad approaches discipline differently? Can we get on the same page? And how do we reach out to find the parenting wisdom we desperately need? Listen as Jess talks with Emily Jensen (mom of 4 kids, ages 3 and under), about thinking through parenting issues alongside our husbands how we can tell when we’ve…
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October 2016 Round-Up: Podcasts & Posts
Did you miss something? Catch up and get the encouragement your heart needs. BABY WATCH & MY WRITING/PODCASTING SCHEDULE Sometime in the next 4-6 weeks, God willing, we’ll meet our new little person. Yippee! 🙂 At that point, my blogposts will slow to 1 post a week. Mom On Purpose podcasts will continue to be released once a week, every…
Ep. 04: Set Realistic Postpartum Expectations
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…
Ep. 03: When Motherhood is Overwhelming
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…
Ep. 02: Lean in & Learn from Other Women
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,…
My Podcast
Mom on Purpose was a weekly podcast (in 2016-2017) dedicated to intentional motherhood. As the mom of a large family, I’ve spent a huge part of my life learning from older, wiser women about motherhood. Through Mom on Purpose, I’m doing that in a way that lets YOU listen in and learn alongside me. 🙂 Every…
End of Summer, Back to School (and a rant about extracurricular commitments)
Well, this year we had a long summer. Longer than normal. And it was fabulous. Here are some highlights: Our family of 9 spent 12 days on a backpacking trip around Mt. Rainier. We were completely phone/internet disconnected during those days, and lived off of (1) what we could carry, and (2) what we stashed in 2 food/fuel…
All The Posts Since the Beginning of Time
Since December 2013, I’ve written hundreds of articles to help moms like you find biblical, practical solutions for their homes, marriages, and families. Sometimes that makes it hard to navigate, and tough to find an old favorite post if all you remember is a phrase or general idea. So here’s the full list. The newest are…
How I Record Podcast Interviews (and a Special Announcement!)
So I’ve been working on recording podcast interviews for my new Podcast– titled (announcement!) “Mom on Purpose.” Here’s the podcast cover you’ll see on iTunes– eeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! I’ll be launching soon. And I actually need your help. Will you join my Mom on Purpose Promo Team ? Once it’s ready for release, I need readers and listeners who are willing to share…
About Jess Connell
Hi there. I’m Jess Connell. I seek to write things that are true, so that I (and any women reading) can live with ever-increasing God-confidence. Here are some things you might want to know about me– Doug is my husband, and we’ve been married since October 2000. He’s a kind, faithful man and I praise God…