Motherhood requires constant adjustments and flexibility, which makes regular Bible study challenging. How can busy moms find time to be grounded in Scripture? Listen as Jess talks with Lisa Hughes about: What challenges moms face in the study of God’s Word How to grow in your commitment to studying the Bible What we miss out on […]

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 […]

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 […]

Time-outs? Spankings? “Positive Parenting?” Loss of privileges? What constitutes biblical “discipline?” Even self-described “Christian” sources can disagree on what godly parents should do to discipline their children. That’s why believers need to look to God’s Word for our understanding of biblical parenting. Listen in as Jess talks with her friend Wendy about: How God’s Word defines “discipline” Biblical principles […]

Being Mom means embracing a previously-unexperienced level of chaos, and yet, important questions wait for us in the middle of the messes and noise: where is my identity, what are my responsibilities, and how can I find joy? Listen as Jess talks with Emily Jensen (mom of 4 kids, ages 3 and under), about the “discomfort factor” of […]

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, […]

Listen in as Jess talks with Linda Dillow (wife, missionary, author, speaker) about: Why Christian wives SHOULD talk and think about sex What misconceptions and lies Christian women believe How forgiveness and acceptance in Christ can sink down deeper than our heads, into our hearts This episode’s Quick Mom Verse: “I say, walk by the […]

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 […]

Ever wondered, how do we stay engaged with God’s Word over the long haul? What should we do when we hit seasons of lack of desire to study the Bible? Or (gulp!) boredom? Listen as Jess talks with Lisa Hughes about: Which Bible study approaches are useful and effective How to retain the joy of discovery in your […]

The messy kitchen. Recipes. Allergies. Calories. Food groups. Grocery store sales. Sometimes mealtime feels like a puzzle, and at other times it just feels a mundane, relentless task. Do you have trouble seeing mealtime as a ministry? Listen in as Jess talks with Tracy Grossman about: finding sanity in the relentless train of hunger and meals how to have […]

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 […]

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 […]

Extracurricular commitments can benefit our families… or burn us out. How can we make wise decisions, and rightly prioritize the Kingdom of God, in our kids’ activities?  Listen as Jess discusses these things with Shelley Miller: Wisdom for evaluating your schedule & commitments Identifying distraction, discord, and disobedience Embracing the continual work of relationship-restoration This episode’s Quick Mom Verse: “Look […]

As Christian wives, sexual intimacy can be a challenging issue. Worldly influences, shame, sin, and the busyness of life all make it difficult to embrace the beauty and goodness of God’s design for sex in marriage. Listen in as Jess talks with author & speaker Linda Dillow about: if being sexy, and enjoying sex, is OK for […]