The Jess Connolly Podcast

Jess sits down with counselor and author Debra Fileta to talk about her newest book, People Skills, and what it looks like to build healthier, more peaceful relationships. From emotional triggers to communication habits, this honest conversation will help you grow in self-awareness and change the way you show up, so you can experience more peace in every relationship. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Order Debra Fileta’s Book, People Skills. Grab Jess’s favorite bedding and loungewear from Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com and use the code JESS for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here. Preorder Jess’s Book: You Can’t Be Brave Until You’re Scared Join us at Brave 2026! A two-day gathering for Kingdom women in Charleston, SC Grab your ticket! Jess partnered with the Dwell Audio Bible App to create a 5-day devotional, Mothering as a Daughter of God, to help you be filled, held, and rooted in His love. Listen now at dwellbible.com/jess for up to 50% off.

What does it actually look like to have peace in your marriage, not just on the easy days, but in the middle of conflict, disappointment, and even crisis? In this deeply honest conversation, Jess sits down with her sister, marriage pastor, and trusted voice, Katie Walters, to talk about cultivating biblical shalom in marriage. Together, they discuss why peace can feel so elusive, how brokenness shows up in even the healthiest relationships, and what it looks like to fight for peace daily. Whether your marriage is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this episode will meet you with both truth and grace. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Grab Jess’s favorite bedding and loungewear from Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com and use the code JESS for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here. Preorder Jess’s Book: You Can’t Be Brave Until You’re Scared Join us at Brave 2026! A two-day gathering for Kingdom women in Charleston, SC Grab your ticket! Connect with Katie Walters

We talk about peace a lot. But what does it actually look like to live with it? In this conversation, Jess sits down with pastor and author Alex Seeley to talk about her newest book, The Divine Counselor, and what it looks like to truly walk with the Holy Spirit as our counselor, companion, and constant guide. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Order Alex Seeleys Book, The Divine Counselor. Grab Jess’s favorite bedding and loungewear from Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com and use the code JESS for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here. Preorder Jess’s Book: You Can’t Be Brave Until You’re Scared Join us at Brave 2026! A two-day gathering for Kingdom women in Charleston, SC Grab your ticket!

What if decluttering your home is the first step toward real, lasting peace? In this episode, Jess sits down with Liz LaVoie to talk about the powerful connection between our homes and our hearts, and how decluttering both can lead us to true, lasting peace. This isn’t about becoming a minimalist. It’s about becoming content. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: The UCLA Study Guide on clutter and stress levels mentioned in today’s episode. Grab Jess’s favorite bedding and loungewear from Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com and use the code JESS for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here. Preorder Jess’s Book: You Can’t Be Brave Until You’re Scared Join us at Brave 2026! A two-day gathering for Kingdom women in Charleston, SC Grab your ticket! Join Liz’s Declutter Discontent Course! Connect with Liz! Explore her resources, YouTube, and email newsletter.

We say we want peace. We pray for it. We look for it. We try to build lives that might finally give it to us. But if we’re honest? Peace can feel just out of reach. This week in Shalom Season, Jess sits down with theologian and friend Dr. Joel Muddamalle to talk about something we don’t often connect with peace, but should: spiritual warfare. Together, they explore how the unseen battle impacts our everyday lives, our fears, and our ability to live in true, lasting shalom. Don’t Miss: Enjoy luxury bedding and loungewear from Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com and use the code JESS for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here. Order Dr. Joel Muddamalle’s book, The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare, the Three Rebellions, and Christ's Victory Over Dark Powers. Preorder Jess’s upcoming book, You Can’t Be Brave Until You’re Scared, and then follow the directions to receive a special discount to join us at Brave 2026.

In this episode of Shalom Season, Jess sits down with her husband, Nick Connolly, to talk about anxiety. Especially when it shows up physically, not just mentally. Nick shares about his recent battle with anxiety, how it differed from past experiences, and what it looked like to pursue peace in the middle of it. Together, they explore the tension between caring for your health and becoming consumed by it, the role of community and prayer, and the shift from striving to receive God’s love. This conversation is a reminder that even when your body feels overwhelmed, true biblical peace, shalom, is still possible. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Enjoy luxury bedding and loungewear from Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com and use the code JESS for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here. Preorder Nick’s newest book, Bible Promises for Dads. Preorder Jess’s upcoming book, You Can’t Be Brave Until You’re Scared, and then follow the directions to receive a special discount to join us at Brave 2026. If you’re curious about your health, Function Health offers comprehensive lab testing that helps you understand what’s going on in your body, without the guesswork. Try Function today.

We’re back! The Jess Connolly Podcast is kicking off a brand new season, and this time, you can watch along too. That’s right, the podcast is now available on video as well as audio, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. Welcome to Shalom Season. In this first episode, Jess introduces the heart of the season and explores the deeper meaning of biblical peace… shalom. While the world often defines peace as comfort or the absence of conflict, the Bible describes something far richer: wholeness, restoration, and right relationship with God. If you’ve been longing for more peace in your mind, body, relationships, or everyday life, this episode lays the foundation for the conversations ahead. Throughout Shalom Season, we’ll explore what it looks like to experience God’s peace in our homes, marriages, motherhood, community, and more. Follow along and subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode this season. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Enjoy luxury bedding and loungewear from Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com and use the code JESS for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here. Spend time in Scripture this Lent with Dwell, the audio Bible app designed to help you listen to and meditate on God’s Word. You can head to dwellbible.com/jess for up to 50% off your subscription. Preorder Jess’s upcoming book, You Can’t Be Brave Until You’re Scared, and then follow the directions to receive a special discount to join us at Brave 2026.

It’s the final episode of 2025 and the closing chapter of our Bible Babes study in James. In this episode, Jess walks through the last verses of James 5 and the invitation it offers us: to wait well, watch our words, pray in every season, live in community, and courageously love others back to life. This episode wraps the year with encouragement, perspective, and a call to simple, steadfast, Spirit-filled faith. We’ll be taking a short break, but big things are coming in 2026. Thanks for spending this year in the Word with us! Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Listen on the go with the Dwell Bible App and save 25% on a one-year or 50% on a lifetime subscription: www.dwellapp.io/jess. Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, body image, and fertility loss. Please listen with care. In this double-feature episode, Jess talks with Jordan Lee Dooley about her new book Be Good to Your Body, a biblical and sustainable vision for caring for the body without obsession or shame. Then she sits down with Erica Gwynn, author of That’s Just Not True, to expose the subtle lies women believe and replace them with God’s unchanging truth. Two timely books, one powerful conversation. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Grab Be Good to Your Body and That’s Just Not True for a powerful pair of books that will reshape how you see your body, your health, and the truth you live by. ⁠Signed books on sale 📚 Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

What happens when we stop calling sin, sin? Jess and Pastor and author Jamin Goggin discuss confession, healing, and the grace that meets us when we stop hiding and tell the truth. This isn’t condemnation, it’s coming home. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Grab Jamin’s book, Pastoral Confessions. Signed books on sale 📚 Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Today, Jess is joined by her daughter, Glory, to walk through James 4 & 5 and talk about studying Scripture in real life. They share simple ways to stay rooted in the Word, surrender our plans to God, and trust Him with what’s ahead, even in busy or changing seasons. In This Episode: • Simple Bible study tools • Holding plans with open hands • Money, desire, and trust in James 4-5 Let’s go. Don’t Miss: This fall, let Scripture move with you! Listen on the go with the Dwell Bible App and save 25% on a one-year or 50% on a lifetime subscription: www.dwellapp.io/jess. What Comes Next is out now, and you’re invited to join our next 40 Days Reading Group! We’ll read through the book together, share prayers and prompts, and encourage one another along the way. This starts Monday, November 10th. Grab a copy, join us, and take steps toward what comes next! Join the group here. So many of you asked how to love on Glory as she heads to college (😭), here’s her dorm wishlist if you’d like to bless her! Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

This week, I sit down with my husband, Pastor Nick, to talk about our upcoming sabbatical. We share why stepping back to rest, repair, and delight in God is so needed, for pastors and for all of us. If you’ve ever felt tired but loved what you do, this episode will hit home. Let’s go. Resources & Links: Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

What does it look like to walk wisely through Halloween? Jess shares how to honor God, love your neighbors, and stand firm in the truth that darkness is real, but already defeated. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out! Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Feeling stuck in past hurts or carrying hidden offense? In this episode, Jess sits down with Alexandra Hoover, author of You Can Let Go, to talk about how old wounds, rejection, and offense shape our lives, and how to finally release them. You’ll hear practical ways to recognize offense, process pain without becoming a victim, and walk in freedom. If you’re ready to stop replaying old hurts and step into a life of healing and purpose, this conversation is for you. Let’s go. Resources & Links: You Can Let Go by Alexandra Hoover Learn more & sign up for the Greece trip:https://www.premierisrael.com/jessconnolly Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

What kind of wisdom are you living by? In this Bible Babes episode, Jess is joined by her friend Amanda Wyse to unpack James 3, wrestling with pride, humility, and the quiet strength that comes from walking in God’s wisdom. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Still hoping to finish the Bible in a Year? The Dwell Audio Bible App makes listening easy to help Scripture sink in. Start a 90-day plan, like The Bible Recap: New Testament in 90 Days, The Historical Plan, or The Straight Thru Plan, and let the Word go with you wherever you go! You can get 25% off your yearly subscription at ⁠www.dwellapp.io/jess. Learn more & sign up for the Greece trip:https://www.premierisrael.com/jessconnolly Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out! Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

​​Nick Connolly is back on the podcast! We start this conversation with what it looks like to live as Kingdom people in a heavy, divided world, staying steady, compassionate, and focused on what really matters. Then we switch gears with five spicy date night questions. Get ready for honest laughs, real talk about marriage, and the unexpected ways we support each other. Encouragement for the hard days and inspiration for your next date night await in this episode! Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out! Other books mentioned in this episode: The Bible is for You, by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams Learn more & sign up for the Greece trip:https://www.premierisrael.com/jessconnolly Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!

Burnout isn’t just tired; it’s deeper. In this episode, Jess unpacks how to spot burnout, why it affects so many people, and gentle ways to move toward healing and hope. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Jess’s newest book, What Comes Next, is now out! Grab your copy + Claim your bonuses today! (Burnout Guide) Other books mentioned in this episode: Tired of Being Tired by Jess Connolly Take the Maslach Burnout Inventory test. Listen to Episode 99: Are Your Boundaries Selfish? Learn more & sign up for the Greece trip:https://www.premierisrael.com/jessconnolly Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!

We made it to 100 episodes of The Jess Connolly Podcast! Jess and the director of Go + Tell Gals, Anna Victorson celebrate this milestone with a behind-the-scenes look at book launches, the story behind Jess’s new devotional What Comes Next, and lessons from 100 episodes of living fully awake. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: 🎉 Giveaway time! 🎉 We’ve got something special for you in this episode. For all the details + to enter the giveaway, all you need to do is fill out this form. Pre-order What Comes Next + get exclusive bonuses: https://www.jessconnolly.com/whatcomesnext Learn more & sign up for the Greece trip:https://www.premierisrael.com/jessconnolly Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

What if boundaries aren’t selfish, but a way to honor God and love people better? In this episode, Jess explores what the Bible actually says about limits, how Jesus modeled them, and why healthy boundaries bring freedom. She also shares five simple questions to help you discern if a boundary in your life is Spirit-led. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Preorder Jess’s new book, What Comes Next, and get access to exclusive gifts like the audiobook, practical guides, and a spot in the first 40 Days with What Comes Next group. Claim your bonuses today! Books listed in this episode: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst +, Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Bible Babes is back, and this week Jess is joined by her friend Katie Oballe to walk through James 3. This passage doesn’t hold back, reminding us that our words can spark life or lead to destruction. Together, Jess and Katie talk honestly about why taming the tongue feels so hard, how the Holy Spirit meets us in our weakness, and what it looks like to choose words that bless instead of break. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: 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. Become a part of the Fully Awake Women’s Club! Calling all women who have ever felt weary, defeated, heavy, or tired. We’re starting a club, and you’re invited. Join Here. Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com