Answering Your Questions on Faith, Parenting, Marriage and More!
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- Today I'm answering YOUR questions and it's my most personal Q and A yet. I'm dishing about my faith journey, giving out marriage advice, talking about raising twins and more, including my Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and I'm so glad you're here!
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I do admire your distinction between faith and church. I think the world would be a better place if more people shared your perspective. Have a good day, my friend.
It took me a few years to reconcile it, honestly. A lot there to unlearn and at first I thought I had to give up my faith because the church had so agressiously let me down, but I've now realized that God pre-dates the church. By like A LOT.
Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge so true!! I love my faith and the relationship I have with God, but it’s the church and the culture of the church that I can’t really deal with right now. My opinions and views don’t align with the church
Omg!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH Jen for acknowledging the difference between OCD and being particular! It drives me nuts to hear people say “I’m so OCD”! Those kind of statements totally minimize the seriousness of OCD. It is a serious mental health condition that is debilitating for many people and nothing to joke about. My husband has struggled with OCD for the last 5 years, it can take over your life and take you down a hole that you feel you can never get out of. It is a daily struggle for so many people. Thank you again! 🙏🙏👏👏.
Thank you for that. OCD is terribly debilitating and not a joke. Seeing someone struggle with it just saddens my heart. Prayers for them all.
Yes- I think in the USA we have taken actual mental health conditions and turned them into colloquial terms, which minimizes the suffering of those who have the condition. Using “I am OCD” to mean “I am particular”. & “It gives me anxiety” to mean “I don’t like it” are prime examples.
Natalie Exactly, and sadly it is the same in Canada.
What appeals to me about your videos as opposed to many other peoples' is that we always know we are getting the "real deal Jen L" every time, regardless of what the subject matter is. There is no persona or affect that you put on just for your public presentations. I know I've said this before, but your authenticity is your greatest asset. I really enjoyed this today - was a great way to wake up on a Saturday and feel like I was embraced by a big warm hug of joyful content. :-)
Thank you so much, Charlie. That means the world to me.❤️
I love these sessions! When I watch your videos, I always feel like I’m just chatting with a friend... but even more so with the q&a’s. I love how upbeat and honest you are. It’s very refreshing! Thank you! :)
Thank you so much, Karla, that's such a kind comment!!!!!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing part of your faith journey with us. I left the "Church" about 5 years ago and still struggle with the loss of what I thought was a loving & inclusive community.
You totally need to write a book titled “70% Parenting “ Being a nanny to multiples multiple times shaped my parenting for the better.
Seriously we put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect and it's exhausting! And also not possible with multiples, especially!❤️
Who has two thumbs and was first to comment on this video?? This girl!! That's who.
Awwww.....thanks, Jess!❤️❤️❤️
Oh my goodness. I did not realize how particular I was until I had kids...but it’s mentally exhausting trying to keep everything “just so.” Good enough is good enough-I like it. I remember you said something a couple of months ago about not feeling bad about letting your kids watch TV for awhile, and that your kids watched TV and they’re just fine. My kids have had some movie marathon days here and there, and your statement about TV has helped me not feel so bad. Thank you for that encouragement!
In these times, especially, Rebecca, it's GRACE for the win!
I'm so sorry to hear about you and the church. I am also sorry for whatever it was that made you need to step away. I'm glad that you and Jesus are doing well though. I hope and pray that you'll be able to someday return to a church.
I really enjoyed and appreciated hearing a bit more about your faith journey. I’d love to hear more about how you approached faith parenting outside of a church. I also consider myself a person of faith but no longer attend church. As I was raised going to church, I don’t really know how to help my children develop their faith outside of that context.
Hi, Jen. New subscriber here. I've had Hashimoto's for years now; however, over time other autoimmune illnesses came onboard as well. Too long of a list to go into. Just want to share, be aware that one autoimmune illness quite often carries others with it, so doctors can get them under control quickly. Like you, I've learned to recognize flares. There are so many due to the overlapping of mine. All of us who have one or more of these illnesses really do need to, as you say, take chill time, as much as necessary until flares pass. I highly recommend Epsom Salts baths: eucalyptus, lavender etc. Wonderful for muscle aches, pain and relaxation. Note: sugar and high and refined carb diets cause serious inflammation. Curiosity question, since I'm a late subscriber: how did you and your husband meet?
I unsubscribed...I am not sure I can trust some of what you say, from the perspective of your view of the church. All the best to you.
Trying to watch all the videos since it is for such a good cause, but YT put a 16 minute plastic surgery ad right at the end. I just couldn’t do it. 16 minutes?!
I don't have any control over that but absolutely I would have skipped too!
Praying for you. I don’t know and can’t imagine what you went through as a teenager at your church, but I’m sure it’s something that has affected you your whole life. Hoping that Jesus continues to be with you and guides you to where you need to be. 😊
Thank you so much!❤️
Your Disney and DVC videos are the most informative compared to all the others 💕
I agree with you Jen on the Church thing. Faith can happen anywhere and it’s hard to put 100% into something when their values don’t line up with yours. Thanks for the Q&A and being vulnerable, I love watching your content. It seems to bring me peace and joy.
I have 2 little ones right now and I am currently on that struggle bus. Everything you've talked about has been very educated, eloquent and the parenting talk is 100% what I needed right now❤️ Thank you
Loved this Jen, I actually think there's a couple topics that would be so great to chat with you about in more depth over tea...I appreciate you sharing
Thanks for watching and for always being so supportive, Tammy!
Just wanted to say that the church issue is a large one for my family. My wife and I have been together for 15yrs and have a son that I have tried to raise in a church because I was . Being gay and being raised a Christian in Ga created lots of emotional struggles. We live in a small town and finding a local church that affirms has been impossible for us. We have been welcomed in a couple..but being allowed to lead has been their stopping point. I have given up for a while trying to find a church that is affirming...so thank you for your support!❤🧡💛💚💙💜
It’s a strange thing sometimes to even figure out what a church believes, honestly, and I completely understand. There is a website somewhere that keep track of fully affirming churches and I hope if that’s what you desire you can find one!
Please do more Q & A’s. I really enjoyed your video! ❤️
Loved this video! Thank you so much for clarifying the OCD comment. I saw that and took everything in me not to say something, cause ya know, mental health worker here😬 Felt like we got to know you a lot more in this!
Yeah I don’t know why we use something that causes so many people pain as a punchline? Thank you as always for your support, Nataly! Hope you’re feeling well!!❤️❤️❤️
Whats the difference between LGBTQ affirming and LGBTQ accepting? I googled it but couldn't find a difference.
Affirming means the church will ordain LGBTQ people. Accepting means you can attend but you cannot be involved at all levels and they will not ordain gay men or women.
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Thanks for explaining.
The REAL AUTHENTIC JEN ..come out to share and play 👏👏🎃🍁🎃👏👏
I was soo SURPRISED ( by your faith journey ) ..but NOW it makes sense on the ENERGY CONNECTION ..in sooo many ways✝️🕊✝️
I’m an intuitive too. We share a lot of the same personality traits. Your astrological sign HAS to be Cancer. (Mine too ) 🦀 😉
100% Cancer
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Yes! 🙌🏻 💜
When my twins were born, there was a 17-year-old, a 15-year-old, and a 10-year-old in the house. Working full time and being 41 years old, I knew sitting on the floor and playing with the twins was more important than a perfectly clean house.
Jen, as a fellow ultra-sensitive empath I am right there with you. My kids are still little (4,3, and 4 months) so between the weight of the world and the big feelings of tiny humans, it is a LOT. I’m sending lots of love your way. Also, thank you so much for your statement about OCD. I have OCD, and it is definitely hell. When people tell me they are “so OCD” because they like to be organized, I have to take deep breaths or else I will turn into a giant Maleficent-esque rage dragon. Thank you for getting it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I know this video is older...but I also had twin boys when my oldest son was 3 1/2...and I taught kindergarten and my husband travelled a lot. (I also had *surprise* a daughter when twins were 9 years old). My advice was always it doesn’t get easier...you just get better at letting things go.
Hearing you say being willing to except good enough is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Thanks Jen
Absolutely my pleasure, Ashlyn! It's what gets me through a lot of hard days!
My grandma long said about her marriage “the first 37 years are the hardest.” I remember clearly her daughter/my stepmom being frustrated that at 37 years things weren’t somehow better. I finally asked my grandma what was magical about 37 years and she replied “oh, that’s when we went to marriage counseling.” Mic drop, truly. Explained a lot.
I originally came from your Disney UA-cam and love your Joyful Living channel. Sooo happy you started this channel. (Especially during this time of the Great Unpleasantness! ) xoxo
Thank you for sharing! I hear you about being a woman of faith who doesn’t necessarily show up to church. Jesus is everywhere 😊 thank you for saying that you are LGBTQ affirming because you don’t always hear that from people of faith and it’s important. I also really appreciate your parenting advice as I am planning to start a family. Going to make my husband watch that part! You have been doing a great job lately and have been an inspiration for me!
thank you so much, Laura! I think a lot of people may be googling right now "affirming vs accepting" and that's a big deal to me because it's a HUGE distinction. Thank you so much for your encouragement!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Does this mean you acknowledge but do nor accept?
Does LGBTQ affirming mean you acknowledge but don’t agree? I tried to look it up but I have seen varying degrees of interpretation based on source
Generally in church terms, “affirming” means the church gives those in the LGBTQ community the same status as any other member and gives them full access to positions such as pastor or elder. Accepting is how I would define acknowledge but not agree. Hope that helps!
Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge thank you so much for the reply - I want to understand/learn as much as possible - this helps!!
I’m glad you’re on that journey!! It’s a lot, I totally get it.❤️
'Bout time you spoke about your faith journey. (teehee) I appreciate your transparency and sensible approach. The church scene and personal faith is definitely two different things. God Bless you.
My husband and I did wait until we needed a marriage counselor. That said it truly saved our marriage over 36 years ago! We have now been married 49 years 🙂. Love your candor ❤️
Great stuff.
(This was a much longer comment - but I read it and realised what a pompous man I can be..!)
comment on the church question. church is just a building. your actions outside of church is what jesus sees!! and from following you for over a year now i can truly tell you are a woman of faith💛
Enjoyed hearing your answers. The more of these I watch the more I think we would be friends in “real” life
I'm sure we would be!!
Me too Lisa! I always feel like we are chatting as I watch the video lol!
I love spending time with you. Thank you for sharing. Continued health and success.
I've been patiently waiting to hear your faith journey. Is it wrong for me to be celebratory that you still have a relationship with Jesus? But I totally get the church thing. Ive met some of the most extraordinary people through church. But I feel they get it wrong at times. Enjoyed the video!
I can totally relate to the creative stuff. My brain is always on 😂😂
It’s exhausting right?!🤣❤️
We loved learning more about you - thanks for sharing! The fun thing that happened was, while my hubby and I were watching, we prob stopped it about 3 times and had discussions about ourselves and our lives along with what you were talking about!
Terrific advice! Truly. Your joy really comes through:). Thank you for sharing you.
I can relate to the having to take a break from church as I grew up Roman Catholic but have had to break due to a combination of medical and knowing multiple priests who were guilty of clerical misconduct
Thanks for answering my question yet again, Jen! Fellow empath here too & that has been a huge thing I've had to work through & explore more on & related to during the great unpleasantness. Also, that parenting advice is ace. I would love to hear more about that topic.
Loved the video. I have a son named Jack also! And we are right there with you about the sports - he's never been that into it and that's fine by us. Way too many families I know that spend all their time at games and the kids aren't even into it. But my son started running and seems to be into that, which is cool to think that can be a life long hobby! Thank you for all the insight and honesty :)
I loved this so much! Thank you especially for sharing a few thoughts on your faith. I've been on an interesting journey for a few years now and having a "break" from church during this time has frankly been good timing. I'm anxiously sitting on the sidelines waiting to see what viewpoint churches in our area take on topics that are so important.
First off: Walter 💗! I am with you on the 70% parenting too, I know I can’t (and shouldn’t) do it all. Thankfully my husband agrees, and even tells me to take solo trips to Disney, for my mental health of course lol. I’m also an empath, and right now being at home with them all the time I am feeling their stress (and every other emotion) 24 hours a day and it’s exhausting for me. I will finally have alone time next week as they go to my in-laws house so I can prepare our house to go on the market, and even though I’ll be cleaning i at least have some time recharge my batteries.
I'm not the only one!!! I also purchased my current house sight unseen so the first time I saw it in person was the day before closing 🤣🤣🤣 It's for a lot of the same reasons you listed and it has been great.
Love the marriage advice especially!!!! I so love Max. I'm a big dog gal sorry haha
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Empath and introvert here! I feel exactly as you have during this time- for me, it has meant all the feelings with little alone time to process, regroup, and recharge.
Love your honesty and authenticity. This was such a fun video!!
Love a good Q and A! Always nice to get to know creators better. Great vlog, Jen! 😊😂
I’m so sorry to hear about your experience with the church but I am so happy that you didn’t let it come between you and Jesus. That is what really matters.
Good enough and taking care of my self well I feel like something is coming on have both been hard but I’ve gotten a lot better with. I also support my friends to do the same but social media most find it very hard to slow down!
Can't believe I missed this video! GREAT ONE! Maybe it was posted while I was in Orlando... Take care of you, everything else will fall into place!
But see it gave you something new to watch! I’m late in getting this weeks video up!❤️
Okay. You have the best voice. Hearing about your performing background makes sense. I went to SMU - a long time ago, in a galaxy far away. And I love Dallas. I now live in Madison, 50 miles east of Atlanta. And I grew up 30 mins from WDW. My one confession is I make an intentional effort to be positive. It is not natural to me like my husband. Love your authenticity. Thanks so much.
Jamie, thank you so much for the lovely comment! And yes to being self aware and knowing our blind spots! It's part of the maturing process that I rather like!
Your puppy is the cutest! I love WALTER!!!!
I love your videos and overall perspective on life. Watching your videos is like talking with a friend and I always learn something. Thanks 😊
What a lovely comment, Ada! Thank you so much.
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So so good, Jen! I think for the church question it’s probably a super common question for you, but I’ve heard that over and over again that people have been hurt by the church. It’s not okay, and things have to change to better align. Love you and so thankful you are who you are! ❤️
Thank you so much, Friends.❤️
I think I can empathize with you on the church issue. I also had an experience (in junior high school) that has affected my view of church. I tried for years to attend faithfully but I have not been to church in more than 5 years. Jesus is my Lord and Savior and I feel secure in that. I don't know that I will ever be a regular church goer.
I'm sorry that happened to you, Roxanna. It's not OK. The amount of abuse that has happened within our churches is horrific and unacceptable on every level.
Such a great video! Loved the insight into you and I always love listening to you.
I loved this video, getting to know the real you even more, your realness is one of the main reasons I watch your videos x
I know. I know. Im late to this one. Ive been so busy this summer and Ive been longing to catch up on your videos. I found myself nodding my head so much in this video. Thank you for sharing. As a twin mom, who has hashimotos, and also a person who is done with organized religious but focuses more on my relationship with Jesus... so many thumbs up on this one. Love ya! Stay well.
Megan I’m so happy to hear from you!!
I asked the question about what you do to shake off a bad day. Started watching this video earlier and two minutes in a child runs in and yells “The kitchen is flooding!!”. Yup, entire kitchen flooded. All cabinets and drawers, filled with water. Sigh.... Turns out I needed your answer today. A cup of my favorite chamomile spearmint tea it is.
Oh Ashlee I am so sorry!! Sending calming thoughts and hopes for a quick clean up your way!!😫🥰❤️
I hear what you say about the twins, mine are 12 now and I had a 6 year old and 16 year old aswell, I would have gone mad if I had obsessed with how everything looked. Looking back they were great times though, I miss not having babies 😢
And I love that it just sort of changes you (for the better!) from then on out!
Thanks for another great vlog! I love this channel you make me think more deeply about different subjects and always love hearing someone else's point of view. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍❤❤😍 Never apologize for your fur babies they always bring us joy in our life. ❤🐾❤🐾🐕🐶
That makes me very happy, Pamela, thank you.❤️
My new favorite form of self care while parenting 3 kids during this “great unpleasantness”.... Balega socks! OMG Jen Lefforge, thank you!! They are great for running, and even better for being on your feet on hard wood floors all day! Thank you 🙏🏻
They will change your life!!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing! You prompted me to check my own church’s position (UCC) to ensure it matched my own beliefs. You are so right as you truly can be spiritual and have faith without attending a church. Not attending church often does not change how often I talk to God, as I truly feel God the most when out in nature while marveling at his creation.
Love that so much, Katelyn, and also super proud of you for checking out your church: so many don’t and assume the wrong things!❤️
Since you love disney why don't you live in florida
Well we love to vacation there but have no desire to live there. And even if we did my husbands job and out children’s colleges are here in Georgia. Florida is where we vacation not where we live.
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge I guess if you lived there it might not be as much fun as it is now as a vacation
I loved this video Jen, great questions and answers! I'm glad I finally got to see it. I especially loved so much Max screen time, panting and all! Lol!! 🥰
He's SUCH. a diva, Shannon! LOL
Thanks for your time, effort, and sage advice. Watching your videos always bring a smile and a desire to do better!! SO Happy to be here!!!
Aww thank you so much, Carrie!
What a great video Jen! I want to thank you for sharing details of your life that are very personal like you are chatting with a friend. You share so much of your life with your viewers, and we all appreciate it greatly. I think that is why your channel grows in spite of the "great unpleasantness" . Thank you also for making me have to learn something, because I had absolutely no idea what lgbt affirming was. You do learn something new every day, if you pay attention. I have issues with organized religions to a certain degree, but I must admit that it is the people who practice said religions that are most problematic for me. Especially those who wish to tell everyone else how to do whatever, while they themselves do not practice what they "preach". As always, I look forward to the next Jen Lefforge creation :-)
You’re not alone in not knowing that distinction but in church circles it’s a big difference in philosophy. I’m so honored to have you in this community!
Loved this content! I feel you regarding your faith/church journey. I am kind of in a weird place right now, just trying to lean on God's leading.
Hang in there, Trish!
I got the email that you uploaded and ran to you tube to see your video 😂. I always love FAQ videos. Thank you for sharing what you did about your faith journey. As a Christ follower it makes me so sad when I “meet” so many people who have been hurt by the church. I have some church hurt myself, but very different from what I know of yours. I wish we could do more sharing and following Jesus.
thank you, Corrie! i'm so glad you liked the video and thank you for your kind words.❤️
I just wanted to say that I really appreciate how you answered some of those questions, especially the faith based ones. I think people feel like they either have to fully answer the question with all (or most of) the details or just not answer it at all. So I love that you found a way to share where you are now and some information about how you got there any why without giving out more information than you feel comfortable with.
I have a history with the church that has a lot of similarities to yours, and while I’d enjoy going to the right church and I think my husband would like to go to back to church, I’m not sure if there’s one that would be what aligns with my beliefs. If ever you feel comfortable talking more about your faith, I’d be very interested in hearing what it looks like in your life right now. Like do you/how do you currently study the Bible. If so, what resources do you use. I feel like growing up in the church (very conservative southern baptist) if we’re not actively going to church and talking about God all the time, we can’t possibly still have a strong faith. (Oh and don’t forget, we’re obviously failing our kids for the lack of indoctrination 😒)
What a nice comment, Becca, thank you!
LOVE this video. Thank you for sharing so much and being so honest. I really related to having strong faith but not being involved in organized church - if you did a follow up video, I'd love to hear ways you independently practice (could use some insight) ALSO love your parenting chat at the end. I am a mom with 2 under 2. There have been many nights where my 2 year old eats chicken nuggets or mac and cheese with blueberries for dinner because that's all she will eat. Food can be a battle that I don't always have the energy to fight. I always felt so much guilt those nights. Your words were reassuring and exactly what I needed to hear this Saturday morning
Absolutely over the moon when I can give a great mom permission to relax a little! we put way too much pressure on ourselves and it's an energy suck. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!
I love that you are so open with who you are. I too am an impath which has helped tremendously in my career as an LCSW. Though sometimes being hyper sensitive has been challenging, that's for sure. Totally get your feelings on the church and I feel that I don't need organized religion to be spiritual and to have a relationship with God. Really great video and I couldn't hear Max panting over the panting of my large, dog. ;) Nice to know more about you.
Yes, the impath thing is a double edged sword FOR SURE but I wouldn't trade the good for the bad, if that makes sense? I'm sure you feel the same way. We just have to know when to protect ourselves a bit more.❤️
70%, I love it! I love these videos. This was very entertaining. Definitely consider writing a book. I enjoy reading and something about your videos puts me in a happy place. I feel like I’m having coffee with a friend. I usually watch your videos in the morning with coffee. I think I need an evening addition with a glass of wine 😊
What a nice compliment, Jessica, THANK YOU!
Oh wow that’s amazing you healed your thyroid. What do you attribute to that? I have Hashimotos too, it’s a rough road. I’ve been up and down for 8yrs. I also have no thyroid due to cancer so I have no choice to take thyroid meds. Loving your channel. So happy to find some over 50 channels I can relate too!
Oops I guess you are not over 50, I just assumed you were since you said in another video your husband was 57, I thought to myself she looks younger than 50 😬😬
He's not 57 he's only 54 . . boy, I hope I didn't say he was 57 he won't be happy with that! And I turn 50 in 2 weeks so it's all good.
Just the other day, I got a shot from the dr's office, and my body kind of fought me on it. I rested for 2 days straight. I'll just say we've been really busy and the shot just wasn't having it for me. I am such the believer on going outside, take a walk, but then I also believe in the POWER nap. It has worked wonders for me. Just no tv,, no phone, for 2 days and just laying on the couch worked wonders for me.
Yeah, unplugging from all the electronic stimuli can definitely do wonders! Glad you're feeling better.
Your definitely a very happy and positive person! ❤️
I loved this video. I have decided that you are my new virtual BFF. Thanks for sharing!
Oh wonderful, Kris! Thank you!
Thanks for putting a name to my entire parenting philosophy...70% parenting for the win! I am constantly telling people “that is just not on the list of things I can care about right now.” 🤷♀️
Oh my word, Susan, that’s genius! Stealing!🤣🥰
Love the 70% parent! In the back of my head I worry I'll have to start making lunches (not by choice) when school goes back. I must say I find myself especially now giving myself permission to do (or not do) things with the mindset "it brings me joy", a sincere thank you for that!!!
Oh my word it’s a game changer, isn’t it, Erin??? Grace for the win!❤️
Your comments on parenting overall and parentings are spot on. As a single mom of twins, I went straight to acting like a second time around mom because I just had to make things simple and not stress any more than necessary. If my kids get to go back to the actual school building, they'll be buying lunch again as that will just be one less thing for me to do.
Yes, we HAVE to pick our battles, Amy! It's about survival for everybody!
Morning Jen. This is one of my favorite videos so far. It is wonderful to keep getting to know you. The more you share, the more we like you (if that’s even possible 😀)!!!
Thank you, Maureen!!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for answering my question! I am glad to hear that you love living in Atlanta and it makes me so much more excited to hopefully move there next year if I can get a teaching job in the area. And what a funny story about the purchase of your home!
I know so weird right?!?🤣❤️
Always love the Q and A videos 🥰❤️😍🥳🤩
As always a great video. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and voice of reason... with some humor sprinkled in.
Life is too hard to take ourselves TOO seriously, right, Denise? Thank you for watching!
Yay you answered my question about having twins! Loved the 70% rule idea - I need to adopt that into my parenting as sometimes I do tend to worry about the small stuff which in the grand scheme of things is not really that important! 😊
We all need to give ourselves more grace, Kelly!!❤️❤️❤️
Love the 70% rule! I need to remember that on my hard days... which is a lot lately with a 6, 3, and soon to be newborn. Thanks, Jen!
Oh, Girl, YES AND YES for you! Maybe even 60%????❤️❤️❤️❤️
Terrific Q&A! Loved the 70% parenting quote, was just what I needed today. Thank you!
These are tough times and I think you are not alone in that! We need some grace! Thanks for watching.❤️
Thank you for sharing some of your Faith story.💜
Of course it was entertaining! Love these chats.
Thank you so much for this video....it is absolutely what my soul needed tonight! So much deeply resonated with me, but the 70% parenting is what I truly needed to hear! I now don’t feel like the total failure I felt an hour ago.....so from the bottom of my heart thank you! Sending deep gratitude from Saskatchewan Canada ❤️🙏🏻
Michelle I have been there!! You are doing such a great job HANG IN THERE!!❤️❤️❤️
Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge I truly cant thank you enough! ❤️💜
Great video. Being an empath makes parenting so so so much harder.
Amen and amen.
I have recently left my church for the same reason. I did not like the direction that my church was going. It was hard but had to be done for me
I'm sorry, Marlene. I know all too well how much it hurts.
Jen, because of the age of this video I’m not sure if you will see this comment but I felt led to respond. I appreciate the gracious way you described where you are in your faith journey. I am so sorry for whatever happened in your past that caused so much hurt. I am thankful that you haven’t let the failings of the church keep you from a relationship with Jesus Christ. I know you know God‘s word tells us to not for sake the assembling of believers. But I also know and I’m confident beyond a shadow of a doubt that God‘s grace is big enough to cover when someone is dealing with the kind of trauma you must have dealt with that has made church an unsafe place for you. May healing shower down on you from our Heavenly Father. Sending you big hugs!
I’m saying this to help you in the future, but gently reminding me not to disobey the Bible is not supportive for my journey nor is it appreciated. I’m sure you’re coming from a good place, but the Bible says a lot of things and I don’t appreciate strangers on the Internet admonishing me.
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge thank you for your response. Please know it was in no way meant as an admonishment. I clearly missed the mark since I worded it in such a way that it came across that way. I hope you can forgive my poor choice of words. I tried to be very careful in my words and intended convey support for your journey as I know there are a lot of people who have been injured by the church, and their decision to take a break from church is often judged as being wrong. I wanted to convey support for your decision to take care of yourself as you are the best person to do that.
Thank you.
Such a great video I could listen for hours! I didn't even notice Max panting but even if I did that wouldn't bother me at all, I think it's really sweet how much you love your dogs, they are part of the family! Great questions and great answers, thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you, Kim! Our dogs have really been more like our in house counselors during these difficult days!❤️❤️❤️
Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge You are so right they truly are! ❤️❤️❤️
I liked hearing about your faith. I thought your wording was great!
Thank you, Gina!