Return to Jesus Podcast

Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 2, Episode 15): The Power of Story and Community with Leslie Means

 
Hey friend,
I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation with my friend Leslie Means. If you’ve ever read a post on Her View From Home, then you’ve already been impacted by her work. Leslie is the founder of that beautiful community and platform, and she’s spent years creating space for women to share their honest, real-life stories, especially the ones tucked into the ordinary moments of motherhood and midlife.
In today’s episode, Leslie and I talk about the surprising joys that come with slowing down, the beauty of storytelling, and how the simplest moments often hold the most meaning. We talk about what it means to keep showing up, even when life feels loud or a little lonely, and how choosing vulnerability can be the very thing that opens us up to deeper connection.
A couple takeaways I hope stay with you:
✨ It’s okay to hold both joy and sadness. Life is layered and messy, and God meets us in all of it.
✨ Your story matters. Sharing what you’ve lived through might be the very thing that helps someone else feel less alone.
About Leslie Means:Leslie is the founder of Her View From Home, a platform that invites women to share their personal stories of motherhood, faith, grief, and growth. She is a writer, speaker, and community builder who believes that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for connection and healing. Her work has encouraged millions of women to embrace their stories and know they aren’t alone.
Leslie’s wisdom and warmth are such a gift, and this episode will leave you breathing a little deeper and remembering the beauty of simply showing up in your own life.
Truly Yours,Jen
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Check out Her View From Home - https://herviewfromhome.com/
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Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 2, Episode 14): Jesus, Therapy & Joy: Embracing Healing with Tabitha Yates

Hey friend,
You are going to love this conversation with Tabitha Yates. She is an author, speaker, and mental health advocate who is passionate about bridging the gap between faith and emotional wellness. Her book Jesus and Therapy invites readers to explore healing through both spiritual practices and therapeutic tools. Tabitha is also a mom, and she shares how motherhood has been one of the most powerful catalysts in her journey of self-love and growth.
In this episode, we talk about the deep kind of joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances, but one that’s discovered through healing. Tabitha shares her story of walking through trauma, the challenges of writing her book, and how she’s learned to embrace continued healing without shame. It’s an honest, powerful conversation about how God meets us in our pain and invites us into wholeness.
Here are a couple of things I hope you carry with you:
Your story, even the painful parts, has purpose. Sharing it might be the very thing someone else needs to hear so they can take their next step toward healing.
 Healing is ongoing and holy work. There’s no shame in needing time, space, therapy, or community. God is present in every part of that process.
If you’ve ever felt like your pain disqualified you, or wondered how God could use your story, this conversation is for you. Let’s keep returning to Jesus, even in the hard places.
Truly Yours, Jen
 
Grab your copy of Jesus and Therapy and check out more from Tabitha Yates! 
Jesus and Therapy- https://a.co/d/hjmRica
Website- www.theredeemedmama.com
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheRedeemedMama
Instagram- Tabitha Yates (@tabitha_yates_author) • Instagram photos and videos
Tik Tok- Tabitha Yates, Author (@tabitha.yates.aut) | TikTok

Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 1, Episode 13): The Last Episode of the Season with Host, Jen Thompson

This is the last episode of the season! Thank you for tuning in to Season 1 of the Return to Jesus Podcast. Stay tuned for a bonus episode between Seasons 1 and 2 with author, Laura Smith.
 
Thank you for all the ways you continue to support me and this journey. My heart is so grateful!
 
Also, my book, Return to Jesus: An Invitation to Abide with Him in Every Beautiful, Stressful, or Tedious Moment is officially released! Yay! Be sure to grab your copy today! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747877/return-to-jesus-by-jen-thompson/

Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 1, Episode 12): Grief and Grace with Author, Natasha Smith

In this episode of the Return to Jesus Podcast, host Jen Thompson, talks to author, Natasha Smith, about all things related to grief and grace. 
Natasha Smith is a Certified Grief Educator, grief advocate, speaker, and podcast host. She shares from a place of 30-plus years of lived grief experience, research, and biblical study. Her work has appeared in Guideposts, Propel Women, Influence Magazine, HerBible, and elsewhere. She and her husband, Clinton, have four children and live outside of Raleigh, NC.
Her book Can You Just Sith With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life and Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness are available wherever books are sold. Connect with her at imnatashasmith.com.
This is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 

Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 1, Episode 11): Emotional Stability and Healing with Emotional Stability Coach, Jill Howell

In this episode of the Return to Jesus Podcast, host Jen Thompson, talks to emotional stability coach, speaker, somatic healing practitioner, and founder of Dancing in the Mess, Jill Howell about all things related to learning to heal and regulate your mind, body and spirit - and of course, grace.
 
Jill has overcome Complex PTSD, chronic pain, IBS, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression. She guides women to transform the relationship they have with themselves + embody peace and joy again. Jill’s holistic mind-body-spirit coaching equips women to listen to their body, rewire their nervous systems, heal mind-body symptoms, + break free from survival mode + the negative patterns of emotional suppression.
 
Jill can be found on Instagram + Facebook @Dancinginthemess and online at www.dancinginthemess.com

Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 1, Episode 10): A Conversation Between Mother and Daughter with Sophia Thompson

In this episode of the Return to Jesus Podcast, host, Jen Thompson, talks with her oldest daughter, Sophia Thompson, about all things related to parenting, grace, the teenage years and relationships between siblings and parents. This is conversation you won’t want to miss! 

Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 1, Episode 9): Grace in Marriage and Parenting with My Husband, Patrick Thompson (Part Two)

This is the second part of host, Jen Thompson’s, interview with her husband about all things related to grace, marriage and family. 
This is a fun conversation that you won’t want to miss....especially if you’ve been waiting for that cliffhanger to be answered! 

Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 1, Episode 8): Grace in Marriage and Parenting with My Husband, Patrick Thompson (Part One)

In this episode of the podcast, host Jen Thompson, talks with her husband, Patrick Thompson, about all things related to marriage, grace and raising a family. 
This episode had some recording mishaps - so it’s real life grace in action. Sometimes, this is life, folks. It’s real. It’s messy. And we learn to roll with the punches as they come. 
 

Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 1, Episode 7): When Things Don’t Go According to Plan

This episode of the Return to Jesus Podcast is short and sweet. Host, Jen Thompson, talks with her listeners about going with Plan B when life throws you a curve ball, and learning how to give yourself grace when things don’t go as planned. 
This wasn’t the episode that was intended, but this is real life and this is real grace in action. 
Tune in next week for a conversation between Jen and her husband, Patrick, about all things grace, family and marriage. 

Return to Jesus Podcast (Season 1, Episode 6): Taking a Leap of Faith with Business Owner, Bob Stanton

In this episode of the Return to Jesus Podcast, host, Jen Thompson, talks with business owner and CEO of Nuss Partners, Bob Stanton, about all things related to taking a leap of faith, family and of course - grace.
 
Bob Stanton is an accomplished senior executive with a diverse background and proven track record in operations, IT, and metrics. With over thirty years of experience in the insurance industry and now as a leader in the food industry, Bob has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and operational excellence across multiple sectors.
 
Bob is the current CEO of Nuss Partners, a holding company with a clear mission to reinvigorate interpersonal connections through the food industry. Nuss Partners focuses on empathy, integrity, and innovation while prioritizing people as its most valuable asset. Under Bob’s leadership, Nuss Partners acquired its first business, Jones Meat & Locker, a historic meat processing company known for its high-quality products and deep community roots. As CEO of Jones Meat & Locker, Bob is overseeing the company’s transformation, implementing operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives to ensure it thrives in a modern, competitive market.
 
Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University, where he studied Mathematics/Statistics and Actuarial Science. Throughout his career, Bob has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead teams, transform businesses, and drive strategic growth, most recently expanding his leadership into food processing and retail with Nuss Partners and Jones Meat & Locker.
 
You can learn more about Bob through his website - www.nusspartners.com and his Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/jonesmeatandlocker. You can also email him at robert.stanton@nusspartners.com