The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement

Today I'm breaking down a framework I've never shared before on the podcast! We'll be talking about how to take care of YOU so that you can take care of everything else. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Before you can ever create a thriving home, you must define what thriving means to you. It looks different for everyone, so today we're kicking off the season by answering 5 questions that will help us define a thriving home. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

In the early years of motherhood when life demands so much from us, it can feel like maintaining your relationship with God is just one more thing to add to the list of things on your plate. Which is why today I’m going to give you a few things that I hope will help you strengthen your relationship with God and remember the kind of relationship he wants to have with you. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith LINKS MENTIONED: Spotify Worship Playlist

With motherhood often comes loneliness and it can be tough to find your people as a mom. Which is why today we’re talking all things mom friends, finding community, and what to do in seasons of feeling alone today. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

One of the hardest things to navigate as a parent is cultivating sibling relationships, especially with littles and welcoming a new baby into the family. Whether you’re currently in a season of adjusting to a new baby in the family or you know this is something you’ll experience down the road, my goal is to lend some advice and encouragement for you. We’ll discuss preparing your older kiddos for a baby, God's design for the family unit, and how to help your kids thrive as siblings. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

One of the things that freed me up the most in my motherhood journey was realizing that I don't always have to LIKE every single part of being a mom. I don’t have to like the 3 am wake up calls and poop accidents and toddler attitudes in order to do this job joyfully. If nobody’s ever told you that, let me be the first to fill you in on this secret - loving motherhood and doing it joyfully doesn’t mean you have to like every single part of it! Let’s just be real, nobody likes every single part of it. Today we’re answering the question, “how do i remain joyful even in the parts of motherhood i probably wont ever look back on and miss?” So let's dive in! Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

My favorite part of each episode I sit down to record is at the very end when I get to pray over you. I don’t know if you can tell, but I often get teary and choked up in my prayers over you - it means so much to me to get to do that each week. So today, I simply want to ask… can I take a few minutes and pray over your kids? I would love the honor to do that. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

This one’s for the moms who are tempted to sit on the sidelines - no, would RATHER sit on the sidelines and watch than jump in the pool or go down the slip 'n' slide or play volleyball or tag or whatever else your kids find to do. This one’s for the moms who are more comfortable watching than participating. I feel you. I know you. I am you. But i'm declaring it YES MOM SUMMER, and you can too. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

If you’re a living, breathing mom in today’s society - you’ve probably experienced some form of mom guilt. The question I've been asking myself and trying to answer ever since I became a mom is why? Why do we experience this? While I don't claim to have all the answers, today I want to dive into some of the reasons why you and I experience mom guilt, where it stems from, and what we can do to combat it. Get comfy, get your heart ready to maybe hear some hard truth, because we’re diving head first into the phenomenon of mom guilt today. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

So you wanna live joy filled, but life’s kinda hard.. Is it really possible to be full of joy all the time? Today we’re going back to the very heartbeat of this podcast and diving into the question: is it possible for me to live joy filled? Join me as we take a look at what joy is, what joy isn’t and what the Bible says about joy. It’s a good one today! Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

As mothers, it’s so easy to think of ourselves last and to forget all the wonderful things about ourselves that make us who we are. It’s also easy to only see the hard and the faults in ourselves. Which is why, from one mama to another, I want to share 5 things I know to be true about you, regardless of whether or not you believe them. Because the good news about truth is, it doesn’t care how you feel about it. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Some of the most frequent conversations and frequently asked prayer requests in my DMs and messages are from mamas who are feeling called to stay home with their kids but are worried about leaving their job and their income on the line, and I get it! I’ve been there too. It’s scary becoming a one income family and it can feel like one giant trust-fall with Jesus. But I believe that being called to your home does not mean you have to forfeit bringing in income for your family. God created you and I as women with a unique resourcefulness and creativity and if you allow it, stepping into the role of homemaker and mother full time can actually be an amazing opportunity to let those God-given giftings shine. So today is for you - mama who feels the call but is scared to step into the unknown. I want to give you some encouragement and also give you 10 examples of ways to make money right from your home. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Postpartum… the best of times, and sometimes the worst of times. Am I right? The postpartum season is so full of ups and downs, which is to be expected. The high highs of having a new baby to love will leave you feeling like you can do absolutely anything, but the low lows that can often accompany this life changing time… that part’s a little bit harder to talk about. In this episode I’m sharing with you a little bit of my story when it comes to postpartum and giving you some habits that will help support you if you find yourself struggling. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

If you’ve ever felt as though the work you’re doing as a stay at home mom doesn’t mean very much in the grand scheme of things, or maybe that you should be doing something more impactful with your life, this episode is for you! We’re answering the question - “Am I doing enough?” with Biblical truth and perspective for you. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

What do you want your kids to say about their mom and their childhood when they’re grown? Have you thought about it? It can be difficult to think that far in advance when the present is so all consuming, which is why I’m sharing with you one of my favorite practices to help you keep the end in mind and be the mom you hope to be, everyday. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today and if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the follow button so you never miss an episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

One of the best parts about being a stay at home mom is having the flexibility and freedom to make your own schedule! This week’s episode is all about why I love rhythms and routines more than rigid schedules, how to create your own daily rhythms, and learning to pivot and try new things when you feel something isn’t quite working anymore. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Today we’re diving into the societal pressures that we face as moms and I’m giving you 4 things you need to STOP doing in order to free yourself up and enjoy motherhood without the unnecessary pressure from society because let’s not forget, we are in this world but not of it - and that applies to motherhood just as much as anything else. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

One of the most common reasons I hear people say why they could never stay home with their kids is “I just feel like I don't have a purpose outside of being a mom anymore” and, “I want to have a purpose outside of motherhood.” I want to debunk that myth and encourage you if you’re feeling this way or you’ve found yourself saying something similar. Today I want to share with you the one thing you need to know about finding purpose as a stay at home mom. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

I don’t know about you, but the older my kids get the more I find myself feeling like I hardly even look them in the eyes some days. They are busy toddlers moving from one thing to another at a million miles an hour and I get caught up wrestling babies and chores and to do lists… it’s no wonder I feel like I miss them even when they’re right next to me all day. It’s because we’re lacking true connection. We are coexisting with our kids instead of connecting with them. So on the podcast today I am sharing 3 easy ways to connect and have fun with your kids again and, I promise, they take little to no extra effort on your part! We are all about minimum effort, maximum results around here. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Postpartum is an extremely difficult season to navigate and while I definitely don’t have all the answers, I have learned some things along the way! In this episode I’m sharing 4 easy to implement tools that really changed the game for me when it comes to ditching the stress and overwhelm and thriving in postpartum. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith LINKS MENTIONED: Last week’s episode: 5 scriptures to memorize if you’re feeling weary

To end the year out I wanted to share with you 5 scriptures that have carried me through some of the hardest, most overwhelmed days I've had as a mom. This calling of motherhood isn't easy, but scripture is riddled with verses that we can turn to when it feels too much. I'd recommend writing these down and studying/memorizing them. I love the Enduring Word app for commentary! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith VERSES MENTIONED: Matthew 11:28-30 CSB Isaiah 40:31 KJV Proverbs 31:25-31 CSB Psalm 73:26 ESV Nehemiah 8:10 CSB

Today I am giving you alllll the intimate details on the birth and weeks leading up to the birth of our third baby, Archer Everett. This birth story is very close to my heart and I debated on whether or not I’d even share it, but here we are and I’m so excited to tell you this story. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith RESOURCES MENTIONED: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth @painfreebirth on Instagram Christian Hypnobirthing app

Hi hi! The podcast is back after a bit of a break and it feels SO good to be back talking with you! Today I'm giving you a life + pregnancy update and talking with you about how to know if the dreams and desires in your heart are from God and what questions I ask myself when deciding whether or not to pursue an idea. Thanks for tuning in - praying joy unspeakable over you, friend. xx JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Join me this week as I talk with my friend Ashley Setterlind on motherhood, navigating this season of raising babies at home, “mom boss” culture, and how to honor and remember the Godly fathers who are doing this parenthood thing alongside us. Ashley’s new e-book, Don’t Forget Dad, is out now! It is a 14-Day Journey to Honoring Your Children’s Father based on Ephesians 6:10-18. This resource will teach you how to 1) define the battle, 2) dress in the armor of God, and 3) develop a habit of prayer that intercedes on behalf of your child(ren)’s father, regardless of your relationship with him. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith Grab Ashley’s e-book here! Follow Ashley on Instagram

Today on the podcast, Margot shares with us a few of her favorite rest rhythms for maintaining purposeful and joyful living in the busyness of life, and shares with us the story behind how her wordsearch books came to life! Margot is a breath of fresh air and a light to anyone who comes in contact with her. I so loved getting to chat with her and I know you’ll enjoy this episode! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith Order your wordsearch book with code ‘BECOMING’ for 15% off! Connect with Margot on Instagram

We recently made some small changes to the podcast, and because of that I wanted to take some time today to just share with you the heart and the mission behind the Joy Filled Podcast and answer the question that so many of us ask - how in the world do I reclaim joy? We’re talking about purpose, stewardship, and so much more today. If reclaiming joy is something that you’re in need of and if living “joy filled” feels too good to be true, this episode is for you. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself whether or not you're *actually* claiming the victory Jesus won for you on the cross? This has been on my mind lately, and I wanted to hash it out with you in today's episode. Let's start living as victorious and facing our lives with the confidence that comes from the victory we have in Jesus! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Anyone else ever felt like sitting down to study the Bible can be a little boring and uneventful? Yeah, same girl. Today I'm sitting down with speaker and author Jennifer Edewaard as she walks us through the step by step process she takes to study the Bible in a way that makes it fun and exciting. Enjoy! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith Connect with Jennifer

This week, April 18th - 24th, is National Infertility Awareness Week and today Jenna sits down with Amanda Hogue to discuss her story of infertility, adoption, and God’s redemptive power and love at work in her life as she journeys through life with an infertility diagnosis. Amanda is also a part of I Am Fruitful, a ministry organization designed to support women walking through delayed fertility, baby loss, adopting, and trying to conceive through retreats, Hope Boxes, and community. Whether you are facing infertility yourself or you are in community with someone who is facing infertility, lean into the truth and wisdom that Amanda brings today and allow God to breathe new life into you. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith Learn more about I Am Fruitful Follow Amanda on Instagram

This week's devotional episode is centered around Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (CSB) JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Am I the only one, or does it sometimes feel like it’s impossible to keep good boundaries with our phones? Today we’re talking through what unhealthy phone habits might look like as well as five boundaries you can set today to start forming better phone habits. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

A cute song to sing as a kid or fundamental truth we can stand on? This week we dive into the foundation of the Joy Filled mission - Galatians 5:16-26 - and give you 3 focuses to prioritize as you aim to walk in step with the Spirit. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Do you ever feel like purpose is more confusing than helpful? When someone asks the question, "what is your purpose?" do you cringe? Hey, don't worry, I've been there and today I want to simplify purpose and break down what it actually means to live with purpose. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Why is it that we had no problem taking care of ourselves before we had kids, but now it's the last thing on our minds and a source of guilt? Today I'm sharing with you my thoughts on what self care *actually* is and 5 reasons why you should definitely start prioritizing it. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Ever feel like you can only get things done at the cost of your sanity? I understand. Peace and productivity don’t usually go hand in hand for us mamas, but I’ve gotta believe there’s a better way. Today I’m sharing with you 3 of the tools I’ve implemented in my life to go from chaotic and stressed to peaceful and productive. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

In today’s episode of Joy Filled Mama, Tiffany Stroud of Seeing Sunshine blog joins us to share her story of overcoming hardship and healing from trauma. Tiffany almost lost her life to sepsis last year, and is sharing with us today some amazing tips on how she found healing and hope again after facing hardship. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Today I wanted to share with you a no fluff, super practical look into some of the day to day things that help me steward my home well. To me, stewarding means tending to and caring for consistently. It’s one thing to plan deep cleaning days and meal lists, but it’s a whole other thing to consistently keep up on our homes, daily. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Author and Mindset Coach Hannah Hughes joins us today to talk with us about the progression that needs to occur for habits to change. She shares about how most of us start with trying to change our behaviors, when in reality, there is so much more that needs to happen first for us to successfully change our behaviors and actions. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Have you ever felt like your relationship with Jesus has been on the back burner since becoming a mom? Me too, friend. Today I want to share with you a few things that have helped me walk in step with Jesus even in the craziness motherhood brings. God called us to motherhood, He graced us for it, and our relationship with Him definitely does not need to suffer because of it. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Gratitude is more than just a feeling in our hearts, it is active. It is the expectation of good things. It is thankfulness overflowing out of our hearts and turning into action. As mothers, we get to decide the attitudes, moods, and behaviors that are allowed in our homes. Let's let gratitude be one of them. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

So often, I hear women say these words when talking about postpartum recovery. To some degree, it’s a little impossible to be completely prepared for anything when it comes to having a baby, but I also feel that we do each other a disservice by just not talking about the hard stuff! We are afraid of scaring our sweet pregnant friends or don’t want to be viewed as someone who only dwells on the hard stuff. My friend, you’re in luck, because we’re not afraid to dive into the nitty gritty parts of this thing called motherhood. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

2 under 2......are you crazy?? If you find yourself in this season of life of having babies back to back, this one’s for you! Today let’s talk through some things I learned from having babies close together and some easy things you can do to help big brother or sister welcome the new baby home! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Happy and healthy mama. Happy and healthy baby. That’s the most important thing and the only thing you need to worry about during the fourth trimester. This week we are kicking off a postpartum series titled “The Fourth Trimester” where we’re diving into allll the things you need to know about postpartum. My advice? Don’t overcomplicate it. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Repeat after me: my children are my reason, not my excuse. We are ALL busy, but it doesn't mean we need to neglect ourselves in the process. Self care is less about indulging in the finer things and more about prioritizing practices that are going to benefit our collective health today and long term. Today we dive into what self care really means and practical ways we can start taking care of ourselves! JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Do you ever feel insecure as a mother? Silly question, I know. No matter how you came about motherhood, I think we all doubt ourselves from time to time. This week we dive into a belief that can unlock confidence in ourselves to be exactly the mother we were made to be. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Are you living joy filled? Like really joy filled? Let's explore what it means to live joy filled and the five things I use to keep myself healthy in postpartum, motherhood, and beyond. I believe true joy stems from connection with Christ, others, and ourselves, and these 5 things allow me to stay connected and in turn, live joy filled. Love you, sister. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

Hey mama! Welcome to the very first episode of the Joy Filled podcast. Eeeek! In this episode I share my story, what Joy Filled means to me, and how I hope this podcast helps you. Xo, Jenna JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith