EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 34 MIN
Embracing God’s Love in the Middle of Our Mess with Jennifer Thompson
from Moms of Tweens and Teens · host Sheryl Gould
Send a textIn this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Jennifer Thompson—blogger, speaker, and author of Return to Jesus—for an honest conversation about faith, shame, healing, and the unconditional love of God.Jennifer shares her powerful story of overcoming self-worth struggles and performance-based faith, including her experience with post-abortive shame and how a Bible study helped her finally understand that she is fully loved and accepted by God. Through raw honesty and vulnerability, Jennifer reminds us that we don’t have to hide the parts of our story that feel broken—we can bring them to Jesus and find redemption and peace.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt unworthy, distant from God, or unsure of their place in faith. Jennifer’s gentle, compassionate message is a breath of fresh air for weary hearts.You’ll hear about:Why Jennifer believes our hardest struggles are where connection and healing beginHow to move from performance-based faith to a deeper relationship with GodPractical ways to abide with God in everyday life (yes, even in the laundry and late-night feedings)Encouragement for moms who feel unseen, overwhelmed, or ashamed of parts of their pastA beautiful invitation to experience God’s love—no matter where you are in your faith journeyMentioned in this episode:➡️ Jennifer’s new book: Return to Jesus➡️ Connect with her at https://jenthompsonauthor.com/➡️ Read her blog: Truly Yours, Jen - https://trulyyoursjen.com/➡️ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trulyyoursjen/Support the showCheck out What's Waiting For You At Moms of Tweens and Teens Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community HERE. Find awesome resources HERE. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.
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Send a text In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Jennifer Thompson—blogger, speaker, and author of Return to Jesus—for an honest conversation about faith, shame, healing, and the unconditional love of God. Jennifer shares her powerful story of overcoming self-worth struggles and performance-based faith, including her experience with post-abortive shame and how a Bible study helped her finally understand that she is fully loved and accepted by God. Through raw honesty and vulnerabili...
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