Ep 421: Learning How to Trust God in Unexpected Seasons | Tamra Andress & Jen Jones

Join us for an inspiring episode of The F.I.T. in Faith Podcast as host Tamra Andress sits down with special guest Jen Jones to explore the profound journey of living a significant life rooted in faith.

In this heartfelt conversation, Jen candidly shares her faith story, which was profoundly challenged when her first child, Addie, was born with Down syndrome. This unexpected twist in her life led her to wrestle with her beliefs and develop a more nuanced and authentic faith. After years of reflection and growth, Jen felt a calling to share her story more openly, leading her to launch conferences, groups, and a podcast to help others navigate hardship through the lens of faith.

But the unexpected turns didn't stop there. Jen's husband unexpectedly lost his job after years in ministry, pushing them to pivot and start over in a new city, launching a new church plant and business. Jen, guided by her faith, also transitioned into a career as a health coach, a path she never anticipated. She shares the challenges and rewards of integrating her faith into this new secular line of work.

Throughout the episode, Jen delves into the vital connection between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, highlighting the importance of tending to whole health for a significant life. She shares the power of vulnerability with God and others, the practice of diving deep into Scripture, and the use of breath prayers to recenter on truth.

Jen also discusses the profound impact of raising a child with Down syndrome alongside her other children, fostering greater compassion, empathy, and inclusivity in their family.

Overall, this episode's theme revolves around learning to trust God and lean into unexpected seasons, being obedient in the small daily decisions, and letting Him work His purpose, even when life doesn't align with our plans or vision.

Tune in to this heartwarming conversation and discover how you too can trust God's guidance in the midst of life's unexpected turns. Be prepared to be inspired and encouraged to live a more significant life of faith. #FaithJourney #UnexpectedSeasons #TrustingGod

About Jen:

Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create the life they love on the foundation of faith. Jen and her husband Marcus are living this great adventure with their four children in San Diego, California.

Jen knows what it’s like to experience the unexpected when nineteen years ago she welcomed her first daughter with a birth diagnosis of Down Syndrome. She embraced the unknown and has become an advocate for all people to belong. She helps families identify their core values and champions women to know and own their God-given worth to live a life of significance.

She is a certified health coach, and has built a nationwide health and wellness business. She guides people on a path to help them take control of their health—mentally, physically and spiritually. She is in the personal transformation business.
Jen has appeared as a speaker and coach in numerous conferences, retreats and podcasts, including ABC Family and the Live Out Loud Show. She is also the author of Thrive: Growing Through Life’s Greatest Challenges, Tribe: Building Your Family on What Matters Most, The Five-Minute Marriage Mentor and her most recent release, Divinely Different: Creating a Significant Life When the Way is Unexpected, Unwanted and Unknown.

Where to Find Jen:

jenandmarcusjones.com

divinelydifferentbook.com

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