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We've spent five weeks digging into mom guilt and shame, and I wanted to close this series out differently. Instead of more heavy heart work, I just want to encourage you. It's so easy, especially with social media, to feel like you should be somewhere else, further along, or making a different decision than the one you made.  But today I'm reminding you of four things I know are true about you, straight from your creator: you are divinely chosen, you're right where you're supposed to be, you're not doing this alone, and the joy of the Lord is your strength. Wherever your feet are, that's where God wants you. You're on assignment right now. Shame Off You: A Guilt-to-Grace Reset for Moms — 34 pages of prompts, scripture, and encouragement. It's $17 and live right now. GET THE GUIDE Substack: With Joy: weekly notes for ordinary faithfulness  Jenna's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennamariegriffith/  Joy Filled Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfilledpodcast/  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennagriffithco

Often when we say the words "I feel like I'm not enough," there's usually something deeper going on underneath. Whether it's insecurity, comparison, or more often than not, some kind of shame that's taken root in our hearts. In today's episode, we're diving into a section straight out of my brand-new guide, Shame Off You, walking through the process of digging beneath the surface of "not enough" to find, and name, what's really going on. Because we can't heal what we won't name. We walk through this process and more in depth in my new guide, Shame Off You: A Guilt-to-Grace Reset for Moms — 34 pages of prompts, scripture, and encouragement. It's $17 and live right now. GET THE GUIDE Subscribe to Jenna's new substack: With Joy: weekly notes for ordinary faithfulness  Jenna's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennamariegriffith/  Joy Filled Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfilledpodcast/  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennagriffithco

I remember dropping to my knees on the nursery floor, sobbing because I couldn't get my own baby to sleep, and thinking: maybe I'm just not cut out for this. This week we're naming the quiet lie almost every mom carries — that a good mom should just know — and the shame that grows when motherhood turns out to have a learning curve. I get honest about that lowest postpartum moment, why a learning curve is not proof you're failing, and the truth that motherhood is learned and Holy Spirit partnered — He fills the gaps you can't. Plus a simple practice for when the lies creep in: name the lie, trace it to the root, trade it for truth, and tend it, over and over again. This is the exact process I walk you through in my new guide, Shame Off You: A Guilt-to-Grace Reset for Moms — 34 pages of prompts, scripture, and encouragement. It's $17 and live right now. GET THE GUIDE Subscribe to Jenna's new substack: With Joy: weekly notes for ordinary faithfulness  Jenna's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennamariegriffith/  Joy Filled Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfilledpodcast/  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennagriffithco

Not all mom guilt is shame, and not all of it is bad. This week we’re breaking down the real difference between guilt, shame, and conviction: guilt says I did something wrong, shame says I am something wrong, and conviction is the Holy Spirit's nudge toward change. We talk about what it looks like to make things right with your kids, why conviction always gives you a way out while shame just locks you in, and I get honest about my own struggle with phone time and doom scrolling and share a simple practice for naming a lie, tracing it, and replacing it with truth. Subscribe to Jenna's new substack: With Joy: weekly notes for ordinary faithfulness Jenna's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennamariegriffith/ Joy Filled Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfilledpodcast/ Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennagriffithco

After a short summer break, The Joy Filled Podcast is BACK with a brand new series! If you've ever said the words "I feel like I'm failing as a mom" or thought to yourself "my kids deserve a better mom", this one's for you. Over the next few weeks, we're diving deep into the lies so many moms face, how the enemy uses "mom guilt" to keep us stuck, and how can drop the shame and walk in freedom once and for all. Subscribe to Jenna's new substack: With Joy: weekly notes for ordinary faithfulness Jenna's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennamariegriffith/ Joy Filled Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfilledpodcast/ Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennagriffithco

If you've found yourself wishing for community, longing for a mom friend group that just gets you, or waiting for the invite, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about community, learning the skill of hospitality, and the hard truth that maybe we've all been approaching community wrong this entire time. An abundant, vibrant life is lived with people. When we approach community asking how we can live as openly and generously as possible, everything gets better. Let's learn how together. Cozy Earth - Save 20% when you use my code: JOY20 Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

If motherhood has been feeling repetitive, unseen, or just a little heavy lately, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking about what it looks like to find joy right in the middle of the ordinary — not by changing your circumstances, but by changing your focus. We’re diving into contentment, “joy hunting,” and learning to notice God’s presence in the small, everyday moments of your life. Because joy isn’t found in a perfect season — it’s found right here. Cozy Earth - Save 20% when you use my code: JOY20 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 your life looks different than you thought it would, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking about unmet expectations, waiting seasons, and the quiet grief that can come when dreams feel delayed or stories take an unexpected turn. I want to remind you that God is not done with your story — He is still writing, even in the wilderness. This is a gentle, hope-filled conversation about trusting God in the in-between, staying faithful in the waiting, and learning to see the new things He’s doing right now. 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 opened Instagram for “just a minute” and walked away feeling worse about your life? Like suddenly your home, your motherhood, your body, or your routines don’t quite measure up? In this episode, I’m talking about the comparison trap so many of us fall into — especially in motherhood — and how it quietly steals our joy without us even realizing it. Because comparison doesn’t just make us admire someone else’s life… it often makes us distrust our own. If you’ve been feeling stuck in comparison, questioning yourself, or struggling to stay present in your own life, this episode will gently call you back to peace, purpose, and joy — right where you are. Cozy Earth - Save 20% when you use my code: JOY20 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 does it actually look like to feel alive again in motherhood? In this episode, I’m talking about what a vibrant, full life really looks like — not in a perfect, put-together way, but in a real, everyday motherhood kind of way. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, stuck in survival mode, or like you’re just going through the motions, this conversation will help you take a deep breath and come back to what matters. We’re walking through simple, life-giving rhythms that help you feel more like yourself again — from staying rooted in Jesus, to caring for your body, tending to your emotional health, and learning to notice joy in the small, ordinary moments of your day. This is a gentle, grace-filled invitation to stop overcomplicating it and start living the full life Jesus offers you — right here, right now. 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 motherhood has started to feel more like survival than truly living, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the subtle lie that moms have to put their whole personhood on pause — that your joy, your health, your creativity, and the parts of you that make you you can wait for a later season. I’m sharing a gentle but honest perspective on burnout, “martyr mom” culture, and the difference between true surrender and self-erasure. This is a hope-filled invitation to step out of survival mode and into the full, vibrant life Jesus offers you right here in the middle of motherhood — not someday, but now. Cozy Earth - Save 20% when you use my code: JOY20 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 been feeling like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the identity shift that happens in this season — how easy it is to feel disconnected from who you used to be, and the quiet question so many moms carry: who am I now? I want to gently remind you that you’re not disappearing… you’re becoming. This is a hope-filled conversation for the mom who feels overwhelmed, stretched, or unsure of her identity, and a reminder that God is still shaping something beautiful in you right 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

If motherhood has been feeling more like survival mode than abundant life lately, this episode is for you. In this season opener, I’m sharing the heart behind this spring series and talking about what Jesus actually meant when He said He came so we could have life to the full. Through the lens of John 10:10, I want to encourage the Christian mom who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or like she’s lost herself in motherhood with the reminder that abundant life is still available — even in the middle of the ordinary, messy, beautiful work of raising kids. This episode is a hope-filled conversation about motherhood, identity, joy, and becoming the woman God is shaping you 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

If you’re overwhelmed and craving structure but feel like routines never stick — this episode is for you.   Today I’m sharing the weekly and monthly rhythms that are sparking joy in my life right now — but more importantly, I’m walking you through how to build rhythms that actually work for your season.   Because rhythms aren’t one-size-fits-all. What worked six months ago might not work now. In this episode we talk about: The mindset shift required before habits will stick Why consistency + discipline matter more than motivation My simple monthly check-in rhythm My Sunday weekly reset How to create daily flow so your day feels intentional instead of reactive You don’t need to copy my rhythms. You need to build ones that serve your goals and your 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 today’s episode, I’m pulling you in close for a cozy couch chat — a little life update, a little peek behind the curtain, and a lot of honesty. The truth? The transition to four kids hasn’t been as “easy breezy” as I hoped it would be. I’ve been navigating postpartum life, mental health struggles, sleepless nights, and the humbling reality that I can’t do it all — even though sometimes my pride wishes I could. In this episode, I’m sharing: What the last few months have really looked like behind the scenes How my mental health quietly took a hit The pressure to be the “effortless mom” — and why I’m letting that go What God is teaching me about presence in this season Why I’m choosing to stop counting down milestones and start soaking up the now If you’ve ever found yourself wishing away a season… If you’ve felt like you’re barely keeping your head above water… If you’re in a rhythm-reset moment… You’re not alone. This is your reminder that you don’t need to be perfect — just present. Refill your coffee. Fold the laundry. Take a walk. Let’s sit side by side for a bit. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith