Fullness of Joy with Jessica Mathisen

Wholehearted: You Can Let Go with Alexandra Hoover

This conversation with Alexandra Hoover is so life-giving. We discuss what it means to let go of offense, which is rooted in pride and making an idol of our pain. She pulls no punches as she tells us how God led her on a journey of learning to forgive, which is a part of living a life of full surrender to Him. If you’re struggling with letting go of past hurts and holding on to pain, this episode is for you! ⁠Alexandra’s Instagram⁠⁠Alexandra’s Website⁠FULL SHOW NOTESFollow along:Jessica’s InstagramPodcast InstagramFacebookNewsletter

Wholehearted: Finding God’s Love in Every Season with Gretchen Saffles

You are in for such a treat today! My friend Gretchen and I have known each other for about fifteen years, and she is as dear as she seems on the internet. Perhaps even more so. Gretchen has a deep love for God’s word and helping women connect it to their everyday lives. She is the founder of the global ministry Well Watered Women, the author of several books, and a mama to three. Our conversation covers spiritual growth, mentorship, and learning to love God’s word. Wherever you are today, this conversation will encourage your heart. FULL SHOW NOTESFollow along:Jessica’s InstagramPodcast InstagramFacebookNewsletterGretchen’s WebsiteWell Watered Women’s WebsiteGretchen’s InstagramWell Watered Women’s Instagram

Wholehearted: Learning to Just Be with Jesus with Bethany Kimsey

This week's guest is my friend Bethany Kimsey. She is a deep well of wisdom, and you are going to want to take notes during this episode. She shares with us about how God has changed her from the inside out over the last few decades of being a wife and mom to eight children. Yes, you read that right, eight children. Through it all, Bethany has learned that the best thing about her is not the roles she fulfills, but rather her identity as a daughter of a loving Heavenly Father. Get ready to be blessed by this episode, friend! Bethany’s friendship and ministry bless my heart immensely, and I know you will love her, too.Bethany's WebsiteUSE CODE FOJ10 for 10% anything on Bethany's website!Bethany’s InstagramFULL SHOW NOTESFollow along:Jessica’s InstagramPodcast InstagramFacebookNewsletter

Wholehearted: More Than Enough with Christine Hoover

The podcast is back with a new series called Wholehearted. This series will focus on what it looks like to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. You will hear from women who have walked through various challenges and come out on the other side saying, “Jesus is worth it.”This week’s guest is Christine Hoover. Christine shares with us about the challenge and blessing of writing a Bible study on 2 Corinthians while her son was walking through a journey with cancer. She vulnerably shares how God met her in the midst of her weakness in her toughest season yet. If you are in a tough season or are walking alongside someone who is, this episode is for you! No matter what you’re walking through, this episode will encourage you and remind you that God is for you, not against you. FULL SHOW NOTESChristine's InstagramFollow along:Jessica’s InstagramPodcast InstagramFacebookNewsletter

No Matter Where I Go: Fostering Hope with Maria Roy

Maria Roy is a registered nurse and a bio, foster, and adoptive mother. She is also the author of the book One Day at a Time: A Story About Big Feelings, Foster Care, and Finding Hope. In this conversation, we chat about her journey into foster care, the challenges and joys of parenting children from hard places, and the impact of her foster care on her family as a whole. FULL SHOW NOTESNo Matter Where I Go: God’s Love for Kids in Foster CareMaria's WebsiteMaria’s InstagramFollow along:Jessica’s InstagramPodcast InstagramFacebookNewsletter