Significant Life

Living Wonder FULL is all about how we can live with a sense of awe and gratitude and expectancy. But sometimes painful experiences threaten to empty the joy from our hearts. Today, we’re talking about why we’re here. And the redemptive power in our pain, if we will let God do His healing work in us. Marcus shares a harrowing story that nearly took his life, and the hope available to all of us in the midst of difficulty. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect @jeremynicks

How do you parent during seasons of change? Today's episode is all about navigating uncharted waters as a mom or a dad, and who we ARE in the middle of that process. Our special guest is Jeremy Nicks, Jen's brother, and a dad who recently sent his son away to college for the first time. Today, we explore what we do with parenting regret, sadness, hope, expectancy and even our sense of identity in the midst of seasons of change. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect @jeremynicks

Today, Jen interviews Marcus about his physical health journey, and tackles the controversial question: "Should Christians care about their bodies?" We'll look at the Biblical perspective, get honest about the obstacles and explore ways for you to move toward YOUR optimal best. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

A significant life is a surrendered life. You matter because you are a child of God. Today, Marcus interviews Jen on the meaning of significance and why that word even matters to her. PLUS, a special next step opportunity just for women to level up in their faith. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: SignificantConference.com JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

Calling isn’t limited to a select few. Legacy is an invitation for everyone. It is a gift. How do you build a tribe that is a legacy-leaver? Today, we’re talking about the purpose-filled intention to be tribe that impacts the lives of others, builds great memories and brings a smile to the face of God and one another. It’s purpose that makes you pound the table. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

Families are forever. And they can leave “forever” legacies. But one of the foundational powers of our tribes is BELONGING. How do you build a Tribe that never forgets who they belong to? Today, we’re talking about the core value of belonging, and how we can make the determination today to speak life and health and connection into our most important relationships. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

What does it look like to build a tribe that has a passion to make a difference? Today, we’re talking about purpose, and the practical decisions we can make to see that become reality in the world around us. We are moving beyond a life of good intentions toward actions that leave a legacy of transformation. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

What does it mean to STRETCH into the person God created you to be? Growth is an essential ingredient in building a TRIBE. And this series of podcasts is all about helping you build your Tribe on what matters most--establishing the core values that will strengthen your circle no matter what life throws at you. Build your Tribe. Love them well. And everything will be an outpouring of what happens there. Today, we’re talking about GROWTH, and the value of stretching into the person God created you to be. We’re joined today by special guest (and our oldest daughter), Addison Jones. She shares her experience of having Down Syndrome and what it means to try your best and grow in the process. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

You need a TRIBE. And this series of podcasts is all about helping you build your family, community, organization or circle on what matters most--establishing the core values that will strengthen your circle no matter what life throws at you. Today, we’re talking about the core value of COURAGE, with a special guest (our second daughter), Tatum Jones. This down-to-earth interview with one of our high schoolers is all about how to overcome fear and live up to the purposes God has for us with intrepid faith. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

Our lives are made better when we help others win. Today, on Leading a Significant Life Podcast, we’re in a series all about developing the core values of your TRIBE. This week is all about PEOPLE. How can we live a life that prioritizes service to others and pours courage into those around us? We are joined by our son, Brody, as a special guest interview. We’re discussing what this value means to him as a member of our Tribe, and how we can each grow in our love for others. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

You cannot fully develop your relationship with God outside of a community because you were built for a circle. You need a TRIBE. And this series of podcasts is all about helping you build your Tribe on what matters most--establishing the core values that will strengthen your circle no matter what life throws at you. Build your Tribe. Love them well. And everything will be an outpouring of what happens there. Today, we’re talking about Living Out Loud, and the power of walking in integrity. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

RESISTANCE is a major force in our lives. No matter what choices you make, you’re going to confront obstacles along the way--and that’s what we’ve been looking at broadly over the past several episodes. Today, we’re talking about FACING FEAR AND FIGHTING TO WIN. Fear is one of our most dominant obstacles. We’re digging into how we face that fear and fight through it to win on the other side. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

Shame is a major force of resistance in our lives. We all endure challenges, obstacles, set-backs, delays, even injuries--and SHAME tells us we are stuck there. How do we refuse to stay stuck in our shame? And how do we take steps to move through that resistance into the purposes God has for us? That’s our topic this week: How to Say NO to Shame. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

We all endure challenges, obstacles, set-backs, delays, even injuries. It’s just a fact of life. But how can we best RESPOND to resistance when it shows up? How do we turn overwhelm into overcoming? Today, we’re talking about how RESISTANCE is actually an essential part of the ROAD TO LEGACY in our lives. This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect

We are in a series all about the REALITY OF RESISTANCE in our lives. This week, we’re talking about HOW TO RESPOND TO RESISTANCE when we face it. We all endure challenges, obstacles, set-backs, delays, even injuries. It’s just a fact of life. But how can we best RESPOND to resistance when it shows up? How do we turn overwhelm into overcoming? This episode is brought to you by JenJonesDirect.com, where we help you level-up in your faith, your family and your whole health. Click JenJonesDirect.com to receive a free health assessment and get on the path to creating the life you love. Don't forget the important links: JenJonesDirect.com @jenjonesx4 @marcusjonesdirect