While You Wait
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In this heartfelt episode of The Jessica Jená Podcast, host Jessica Jená reflects on her recent vacation, her journey back to reading physical books, and the powerful spiritual discipline of waiting on God. She shares her personal triumph of reaching chapter nine in Sadiqa Johnson's 'Keeper of Lost Children'—a milestone she celebrates as a victory over distraction and ADHD. Drawing from her faith, she emphasizes the importance of checking one's hope during seasons of waiting, urging listeners to anchor their hope in God rather than circumstances. She meditates on Isaiah 40:31 and Psalm 27:14, using them as anchors to encourage perseverance, surrender, and trust in God’s perfect timing. Jessica also shares a transformative practice she adopted from a fellow reader—writing life lessons from fictional characters on sticky notes—and calls listeners to celebrate small personal victories. The episode closes with a spiritual charge, a prayer for renewal, and an invitation to join her virtual 'Cultivated Session' on April 20th.
Celebrate small personal victories, like finishing a chapter in a book, as evidence of growth and focus.
Check your hope: if you're weary, your hope may be misplaced—anchor it in God, not circumstances.
Use the waiting season to release what no longer serves you, making space for God’s perfect will.
Apply spiritual disciplines like prayer, scripture meditation, and intentional media consumption to stay in position.
Fictional stories can offer real-life wisdom—capture lessons from characters using sticky notes or journals.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Welcome Back & Personal Update
Jessica welcomes listeners back, shares her recent vacation with her daughter, and expresses gratitude for rest and renewal before diving into her personal journey of reading.
The Power of Reading Physical Books
“I'm so proud of myself. So what are you proud of? Or what are you proud of for yourself for in this season?”
Celebrating Yourself in the Waiting Season
“I really want you to tell yourself, good job. Like y'all would think that I'm back in fourth grade trying to make it to the pizza party because I'm so proud of myself.”
Scripture for the Waiting: Isaiah 40:31 & Psalm 27:14
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.”
Releasing What No Longer Serves You
“Ask God, God, is there anything that I need to release so that there'll be room for what it is that you want to bring in my life.”
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.”
“I'm so proud of myself. So what are you proud of? Or what are you proud of for yourself for in this season?”
“Wait for the Lord. Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Host
Jessica Jená
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Father God
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Jesus
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Sadiqa Johnson
person
Psalm 27:14
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Holy Spirit
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Keeper of Lost Children
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Isaiah 40:31
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Virtual Cultivated Session
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Satan
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