#38: Devoting your Life to Serve Others with Jess
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In this episode we are chatting with Jess, an amazing wife, mom, and friend. Often during November, we take time to reflect on the things that we are thankful for. Jess is a wonderful example of a woman who exudes gratitude. In this episode, she talks about how she got to this point in her life by taking intentional time to work on herself, her knowledge of God and what he says, and her relationship with God in order to fill herself up. From that time, she emerged as a person able to choose and nurture meaningful connections. When Jess met her husband, they both shared a common goal - they wanted to give their lives away to bigger causes. They did just that - committing their time and efforts to serving others. Through challenging seasons, Jess stayed connected to God and others. She is an inspiration to everyone who is blessed enough to know her. I hope her story encourages you.
Episode Highlights:
● Jess’s background story
● Jess’s year of fasting from friendship
● Creating a solid foundation on God
● Gift of singleness
● Prayer, dating, and marriage
● Phil and Jess’s time in Indonesia
● Dealing with isolation, grief, and loss
● Slugs and Bugs Modern Kid album - Cell Phone Jones song
● Homeschooling - origin story, academics, relationship, and value of co-op
● Community support and nurturing relationships
● Family Vision - Your Happiest Home - Online Community for moms
● Phone app Mighty Networks - search for Your Happiest Home
● Jess authored this book - Adelina Aviator and this one Marshmallows and Toast (soon)
● Pray asking for guidance
Connect:
● With Jess on IG @jess_vana and on her website JessVana.com
● With Karla on IG @karla_osorno and on her website KarlaOsorno.com
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