The Jessica Jená Podcast

What if the very thing you prefer is the thing holding you back? In this episode, we’re having a real conversation about how our preferenceslwhat we like, what feels comfortable, what we’re used to, can sometimes get in the way of what God is trying to do in our lives. Because let’s be honest… we love control. We love what makes sense to us. We love what feels good. But what happens when God’s plan doesn’t match our preference? I’m sharing how choosing comfort over obedience can delay growth, keep you in cycles, and even cause you to miss what God has already prepared for you. This is your reminder that purpose will require stretching, surrender, and sometimes saying no to what you want so you can receive what you need. So ask yourself:Are you choosing what’s familiar… or what’s faithful?

In this episode, we’re getting real about distractions. What they look like, how they show up, and how they can quietly pull us away from who God is calling us to be. I’m talking about choosing not to settle… especially when it comes to relationships. Waiting on a man of God is not always easy, but it’s necessary when you know your worth and your assignment. This is your reminder that loneliness is not a reason to lower your standards. As we step into a new quarter, I also want you to ask yourself: What version of me am I feeding?Is it the old habits, old mindset, and old cycles… or the woman God is calling you to become? We’re diving into: Knowing the season you’re in Showing up for yourself in every area of your life Asking God to reveal what’s been distracting you And having the discipline to starve those distractions on purpose This episode is for the woman who knows she’s meant for more but is ready to do the work to align with it. Take a moment after listening and sit with God. Ask Him to reveal what needs to go and trust Him enough to let it go. xoxo, Jess

Have you ever had that quiet knowing in your spirit that your life is supposed to look different? Like you're doing well and checking the boxes, but something inside you keeps whispering that there’s more? In this episode, I share how a blog post I recently read deeply inspired me and stirred something in my spirit about purpose, identity, and trusting the process of becoming who God has called you to be. I reflect on the journey of feeling out of place, the frustration of ambition without clarity, and why sometimes the biggest shift we need isn’t a new opportunity, it’s a new identity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living in the in-between season, this episode is for you. xoxo, Jess https://diaryofahighachiever.substack.com/p/to-the-woman-who-always-knew-she?r=2kmu3d&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true

Purchase your devotinal here: https://payhip.com/b/o2t1l There’s a season many of us don’t talk about, the season where you’re still believing God, but quietly wondering if He has something more for you… or if you should be further along by now. In this episode of the Jessica Jená Podcast, we’re talking about that in-between space: when the promise feels quiet, comparison starts to creep in, and waiting begins to test your faith. I’m sharing encouragement for the woman who’s still showing up, still praying, but wrestling with doubt, delay, and unanswered questions. This episode is for the woman who needs to be reminded that silence isn’t absence, waiting isn’t wasted, and God hasn’t changed His mind about her life. If you’re learning how to trust God again, steward your season well, and believe Him for more....even when you can’t see it yet, this conversation is for you.

In this Waiting to Exhale, Pt. 2 episode, I’m sitting with a question from the opening scene of Waiting to Exhale that hit different as an adult: Do you know where you want to be tonight, and do you know where you want to be next year? This conversation is for the person who’s tired of settling with a smile and calling it patience. We’re talking about being honest with God, defining where you want to be this time next year, and learning to partner with Him rather than passively waiting. If you’re ready to stop surviving your season and start breathing on purpose, this episode is for you.

Watching Waiting to Exhale as an adult hits differently. In this episode, I reflect on the powerful life lessons we can pull from Savannah, Bernadine, Robin, and Gloria, and how their journeys around love, healing, identity, and self-worth mirror seasons many women experience today. This conversation explores the difference between waiting and settling, choosing peace over pressure, rebuilding after heartbreak, and learning how to exhale without abandoning yourself. If you’re navigating singleness, healing, boundaries, or trusting God in a season of waiting, this episode will meet you right where you are. xoxo, Jess

I pray that this episode reaches whoever needs it. xoxo, Jess