The Dr. Nurse Mama Show

Jessica answers questions received from parents at a recent event.

Richard, Mike, and Daniel Blackaby join Jessica to talk about spiritual habits and rhythms that help experience God in everyday life. https://blackaby.org/

Jessica talks about how serving together as a family can combat boredom and entitlement.

Dr. Katy Vogelaar, Baylor Missions, joins Jessica to talk about their recent trip to Kenya. https://naomisvillage.org/

It's Ask Dr. Nurse Mama Friday! Summer is here and Jessica talks about the healthy habit of being in pictures and Homefront Headlines. (MATURE CONTENT)

Dr. Rich Griffith talks with Jessica about reimagining church as family https://d6family.com/author/rich-griffith/

Podcast Host and Producer Paul Hastings joins Jessica to talk about the testimonies of God's faithfulness featured on the COMPELLED podcast. Listen each Sunday afternoon at 2PM Central Time on AFR. https://compelledpodcast.com/

David Pollack, a three-time All-American, College Hall of Fame inductee, and host of the Family Goals Podcast, talks with Jessica about why everyday counts. https://davidpollack.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyGoalsPod

Jessica talks about the recent ruling against Meta and how social media is shaping the worldview of our kids and grandkids.

It's Ask Dr. Nurse Mama Friday! Jessica talks about this week's healthy habit of watching faith-based films together with family and Homefront Headlines. (MATURE CONTENT)

Jessica talks with Kyla Gillespie about her journey to be renewed and transformed from gender confusion, reassignment surgery, and detransitioning. https://kylagillespie.com/

What happens when YouTube's Mr. Beast Philanthropy, Texas A&M University, a rural health clinic and a church work together? Jessica talks with Dr. Natalie Bachynsky, FNP, Timber Wright, FNP, and Pastor Jordan Wilson about bringing access to healthcare to the rural community of Chester, Texas. https://youtu.be/4O8o_uOyeTc?si=TdpfQGZv4Ypm8ZNE

Author and speaker Jennifer Dukes Lee talks with Jessica about how to design a morning that fits your real life so that you can experience God's hope, peace and new mercies whether you love mornings or are allergic to them. https://jenniferdukeslee.com/

Author and Bible teacher Tara Dew talks with Jessica about how we can live a joy-filled life in a world filled with anxiety and weariness. Drawing from John 15, she explains the pathway to overwhelming joy. https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/contributors/tara-dew/

It's Ask Dr. Nurse Mama Friday! Jessica welcomes Pastor Joseph Parker to the show to talk about this summer's Ten Commandments Project. She also talks about this week's healthy habit of reading out loud.

Lauren Groves talks with Jessica about equipping parents to teach biblical truth and her new series "Toddler Theology" board books. https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/toddlertheology_landingpage/

Declutter Diaries. Kathi Lipp joins Jessica to talk about managing the end of school chaos. https://kathilipp.com/

Author and Children's Pastor Shaun Stevenson chats with Jessica about the new action-packed book series for kids set in a town where the parables of Jesus literally come to life. https://shaunstevensonbooks.com/books/parable-port/

Pastor Doug Hankins talks with Jessica about reclaiming singleness as a God-Honoring calling. https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/still-single-still-called/

It's Ask Dr. Nurse Mama Friday! Jessica introduces this week's healthy habit of speaking gratitude, and answers your questions about Mother's Day.

Whitney Vitagliano joins Jessica in the 1st segment to talk about the AFA Activate Summit. David Thomas joins for the 2nd and 3rd segments to talk about teaching your kids the strengths, skills, and strategies to build resilience. https://activate.afa.net/summit https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/

Rachael Groll, author and host of the "Hearing Jesus Podcast", talks with Jessica about hearing from Jesus in those times that test our faith. https://www.rachaelgroll.com/

Dr. Eric Scalise, President of Hope for the Heart, joins Jessica to talk about a biblically sound AI platform and the partnership between Hope for the Heart and PRAY.COM to make these resources available. https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ https://www.pray.com/

Jessica talks with Justin Stuart about walking away from JStu, one of the most successful family-friendly YouTube channels that he co-created to pursue the calling into intentional fatherhood. He also shares about his book series entitled "The Blobs" https://davidccook.org/books/the-blobs-vol-one-crash-land/

It's Ask Dr. Nurse Mama Friday! Jessica introduces the healthy habits of responding versus reacting and naming and claiming emotions. She also talks about this week's Homefront Headlines.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Jessica talks with Heidi Olson, Certified Pediatric Nurse and Certified Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, about protecting our children and how Christian families can respond to abuse with both grace and truth. https://paradigmshifttc.com/

David Pollack, a three-time All-American, College Hall of Fame inductee, and host of the Family Goals Podcast, talks with Jessica about why everyday counts. https://davidpollack.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyGoalsPod

Theologian and author Malcolm B. Yarnell says theology doesn't have to be intimidating. He and Jessica discuss the "Theology for Every Person" series and the overreaching story of the Bible. https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/contributors/malcolm-yarnell/

Jessica talks with Kyla Gillespie about her journey to be renewed and transformed from gender confusion, reassignment surgery, and detransitioning. https://kylagillespie.com/

Jon Acuff, NY Times Best-Selling Author, talks with Jessica about four permissions that work together to make us "procrastination proof" https://jonacuff.com/

Host of the Warfare Parenting Podcast, Laine Lawson Craft shares with Jessica how parents can speak God's truth over a child's identity, purpose, and worth before the world speaks anything else. https://lainelawsoncraft.com/

Dawn Wallis joins Jessica to talk about combining classic Southern sayings and Scripture for her devotional entitled "Southern Sunshine" https://dawnwallis.com/

Laura Petherbridge talks with Jessica about the dynamics of stepfamilies. https://www.thesmartstepmom.com/ https://activate.afa.net/summit

Declutter Diaries. Are you overwhelmed with paperwork, medical records, and other important documents? Jessica talks with Kathi Lipp about systems that will help you tame the chaos of paperwork and how we can have the peace of mind of knowing where our important family documents are located. https://kathilipp.com/

It's Ask Dr. Nurse Mama Friday! Jessica talks about modeling your faith, this week's healthy habit, along with some of the week's Homefront Headlines.

Author, Speaker, and Podcast host Andrea Fortenberry joins Jessica to talk about the realities of motherhood for mothers and for those who support mothers. https://www.andreafortenberry.com/

Jessica explores Homefront Headlines, highlighting current events, their effects on families, and practical responses.

Author and speaker Jennifer Dukes Lee talks with Jessica about how to design a morning that fits your real life so that you can experience God's hope, peace and new mercies whether you love mornings or are allergic to them. https://jenniferdukeslee.com/

Jessica speaks with Jennifer Trafton, author of the new book "If Only We Could See". The book explores the life of missionary Lilias Trotter. https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/contributors/jennifer-trafton/

Marian Jordan Ellis talks with Jessica about a study of the life of Peter and how it can help us become anchored in God's truth. Rx for Hope: Be Anchored in God's Truth https://thisredeemedlife.org/

Shareathon Day 3. Jessica and Wesley wrap up a great week and highlight our amazing AFA supporters. https://www.afa.net/the-stand/magazine/2026/april/a-word-of-appreciation/

Shareathon Day 2. Jessica and Wesley continue the conversation about healthy habits that transform families.

Shareathon Day 1. Jessica and Wesley talk about 52 habits for healthy families.

Pastor, Teacher, Writer, Storyteller and Podcast Host Kyle Worley talks with Jessica about his new children's book that retells the gospel story and introduces kids to the armor of God. https://kyleworley.net/

Elizabeth Woodson, author and Bible teacher, joins Jessica to discuss gospel-centered strategies for resisting the influence of worldly values. https://www.thewoodsoninstitute.org/

Jessica speaks with Lily Ricci from Iran Alive Ministries about being born and raised in a Muslim family in Tehran, Iran and how her life was changed when her family relocated to the US and she was introduced to the gospel. Lily shares insights into the culture and mindset from her personal journey as an Iranian woman and how Iran Alive Ministries is sharing the gospel in Iran.

It's Ask Dr. Nurse Mama Friday (Wednesday Edition)! Jessica introduces this week's healthy habit of apologizing sincerely. She also talks about recent Homefront Headlines.

Jessica talks with Tasha Calvert, Women's Minister at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, about being set apart in a far better way than the world has to offer. http://www.setapartformore.com/ https://tashacalvert.com/

Bunni Pounds joins Jessica to discuss the upcoming "America Reads the Bible" event to be held in Washington DC April 18-25. https://christiansengaged.org/events/ce-americareadsthebible-april-18-25-2026 https://www.americareadsthebible.com/ https://www.bunnipounds.com/

It's Ask Dr. Nurse Mama Friday! Jessica talks about this week's healthy habit of using words of affirmation with your family. She also talks about this week's Homefront Headlines.