Jennifer Rothschild Show

Have you ever thought, "This is what I prayed for—so why am I struggling with it?" Maybe your prayer was answered, but now you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or even sad. It can be confusing, right? Well, be encouraged, my friend, because today, author Melissa Miller helps us understand why living in God's "yes" can sometimes be harder than we expected. Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, and her own experience, Melissa explains why blessings can be both beautiful and difficult at the same time. She'll help you put words to what you're experiencing and see that just because you're struggling doesn't mean you're ungrateful or shouldn't feel the way you do. So, if you're living in a season you once prayed for but wondering why it feels so hard, listen in. You may discover that the mess doesn't mean something has gone wrong—it may simply mean you're still learning how to live in the blessing. *** LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Hope of Heaven Tour Get Melissa's book, But I Prayed for This: What to Do When Living in God's Yes Is Harder Than You Expected Visit Melissa's Website RELATED EPISODES Can I Feel Grief and Gratefulness at the Same Time Can I Trash Expectations and Still Be Happy? With Amanda Held Opelt Can I Get Rid of Unrealistic Expectations? Can I Build a Life I Love Without Having Everything I Want? With Meghan Ryan Asbury Can I Still Trust God When Everything Seems To Go Wrong? With Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright Can I Uncover the Purpose of an Unexpected Season? With Nicole Unice SUBSCRIBE Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE

What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you hoped—and you're left wondering, "Where are You, God?" Singer-songwriter, author, and my friend, Tammy Trent, knows that question personally. When a devastating tragedy struck, Tammy had to grieve not only what she had lost, but also release the life she thought she would have. It wasn't easy, but as she walked through her deep pain and loss, she learned to trust God's presence and character. So today, Tammy gives us biblical insight and practical tools for facing the hard questions we all ask in seasons of pain and disappointment. We talk about navigating unmet expectations and unanswered prayers, grieving without losing hope, and finding the strength to endure when life feels impossible. If you've ever felt like God is silent, distant, or nowhere to be found in the middle of your pain, Tammy will remind you that your questions don't disqualify your faith—and that you are never alone. *** LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Listen to Tammy "spill the beans" with Ann Voskamp, Annie F. Downs, Liz Curtis Higgs, and Shaun Groves Get Tammy's book, Where Are You Now, God? Discovering the Unshakable Truth that You're Never Alone Visit Tammy's Website God is Just Not Fair: Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense - book by Jennifer Rothschild Missing Pieces: Real Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense - Bible study by Jennifer Rothschild RELATED EPISODES Can I Survive a Lifequake and Trust That God's Got Me? With Tracie Miles Can I Survive the End of the World As I Know It? With Amy Lively Can I Make It Through the Hard Days? With Ann Voskamp Can I Still Thrive When My Life Falls Apart? With Niki Hardy Can I Find Grit to Show Up When I Want to Shut Down? With Lisa Whittle Can I Hold On When I Want to Let Go? With Sheila Walsh Can I Get Through Spiritual Disappointment? With Dr. Alicia Britt Chole SUBSCRIBE Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE

Praying the same prayer every day might sound repetitive or rigid, but when Pastor Matt Smallbone made the radical decision to pray the Lord's Prayer every day for a year, it changed much more than his prayer routine. It changed his daily walk with God. In this episode, Matt talks about his "prayer experiment," sharing what he discovered about the barriers that keep us from prayer, how the Lord's Prayer gives us a framework without becoming a formula, and what he would say to those who feel reluctant or discouraged about prayer. And then… we're not just going to talk about prayer; we're going to pray together as worship leader and songwriter Michael O'Brien sings over us the Lord's Prayer. So, if you're wondering whether you're praying the "right" way, struggling to pray consistently, or questioning whether your prayers really make a difference, this conversation will meet you right where you are. *** THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Prayer Experiment: How Praying Like Jesus Realigns Everything - Our Thoughts, Our Hearts, and Our Posture Toward God and the World by Matt Smallbone When You Pray: A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible The Lord's Prayer - song by Michael O'Brien RELATED EPISODES Can I Develop a Prayer Habit? With Jennifer Tucker Can I Get Unstuck in My Prayer Life? With Kyle DiRoberts Can I Start a Morning Prayer Routine? With Tara Beth Leach Can I Pray Scripture Over My Life? With Jodie Berndt Can I Start Small Habits To Grow Big Faith? With Hanna Seymour Can I Overcome My Struggle With Prayer? With Anne Graham Lotz SUBSCRIBE Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE

What do you do when your relationship with your adult child isn't what you hoped it would be? Maybe your child is struggling and you want to help, but your advice comes across as criticism. Maybe you disagree with their parenting choices, worry because they've walked away from the faith, or feel heartbroken because they've cut off contact altogether. In this conversation, Dr. Kathy Koch offers biblical wisdom and practical help for navigating these complicated relationships. You'll discover how your relationship with your children needs to change as they become adults, what heart posture to have toward them, and how to communicate in ways that build connection instead of conflict. Dr. Kathy also shares specific things to avoid saying when you're trying to coach an adult child, along with a few communication hacks to help you relate to them more effectively. Whether you're frustrated, discouraged, or grieving a relationship that isn't what you thought it would be, this conversation will remind you that there is still hope—and that you can love your adult children well, even when the relationship is hard. *** LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Heaven for Today: 60 Devotions on How the Life to Come Changes Your Life Right Now - book by Jennifer Rothschild Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children: Strategies and Conversations that Work - book by Dr. Kathy Koch RELATED EPISODES Can I Navigate the Path of Parenting Adult Kids? with Mary DeMuth Can I Live a Full Life With an Empty Nest? With Jill Savage Can I Redefine the Second Half of My Life? With Dawn Barton Can I Find Purpose in My Next Season of Life? With Shayne Moore and Carolyn Castleberry Hux Can I Stop Being a Control Freak Mom? With Crystal Paine Can I Drop the Good Mom Myth? With Alli Worthington SUBSCRIBE Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE

Last week, KC caught me off guard with a series of thoughtful questions I never saw coming. Well... we're back with Part 2! In this episode, our conversation continues as KC asks who I really am when the microphone is off, what might surprise you about my walk with God, whether I'm really as confident as I seem, which biblical figure I'd most want to share a cup of coffee with, and the one thing I hope every listener knows about God. By the end of our conversation, I was reminded how valuable it is to simply sit down with someone over a cup of coffee and ask meaningful questions. Because the more we learn about each other, the more we learn about ourselves—and ultimately, the more we learn about God. So after you listen, I hope you'll do just that. Grab a friend, pour a cup of coffee, and maybe even borrow a few of KC's questions. You never know what you might discover! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/aboutJR2 Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey You've laughed with Tim Hawkins for years—but today, you get to meet the man behind the comedy. In episode 413 of the 4:13 Podcast (wink!), Tim shares the story behind his journey into comedy, the failures that shaped him, and what he's learned about making people laugh. And (spoiler alert!) it's not about being witty or delivering the perfect punchline. You'll also find out how he decides which jokes become part of his routines (including his popular song parodies), which topics don't make the cut, and how his family feels about becoming part of the act. But more importantly, you'll get to hear Tim's heart. He's clever, thoughtful, and passionate about using the gifts God has given him well. Because, as C.S. Lewis says, "joy is the serious business of Heaven," and it should be at the heart of how we live out our calling. CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/413 Read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey Delighting in God changes everything. It changes how you experience faith, relationships, and even your circumstances. But what if you've lost your delight in God—or what if you've never really experienced it in the first place? Well today on the 4:13, Stephanie Rousselle explores what it really means to "delight yourself in the Lord" (Psalm 37:4). She shares her remarkable journey from atheism to faith and explains how her French background gave her a fresh understanding of what it truly means to "taste and see that the Lord is good." You'll discover that delighting in God isn't another thing to add to your spiritual to-do list. It's the very thing your soul has been craving! CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/412 (including the TRANSCRIPT) Claim your FREE GIFT or ENTER THE GIVEAWAY Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

In this very special BONUS episode, I'm sitting on the front porch with my beautiful mom, Judith Jolly. She's a vibrant 84-year-old who raised me and helped shape who I am today—but more than that, she leaves a lasting impact on everyone she meets. You'll hear us talk about the importance of genuine community, how her experiences during World War II shaped her perspective, and the values that stand the test of time. She also shares timeless wisdom on being authentic, taking initiative in forming relationships, loving neighbors and strangers alike, and finding joy in everyday life. My mom is leaving an enduring legacy through her lifelong commitment to loving others, and I just know you're going to learn so much from her! RECIPE: Get Mom's Amazing Pound Cake Recipe SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/frontporchwisdom Read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.