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If Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastIf Not For Two Alphas Getting MarriedIn this episode, Jess opens up about what turning 45 has brought into focus for her, the beauty of self-acceptance, the power of imperfection, and the ongoing evolution that comes with age. She shares moments from her recent birthday and how they sparked deeper reflection on life, relationships, and the ways we show up for each other.She talks honestly about the ups and downs of marriage,  especially the tough stuff like communication and unmet needs, and how those challenges can lead to greater understanding and growth. This is a conversation about embracing it all: the joy, the m...2025-07-1042 minIf Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastBullets and BridgesThis week, Jess invites you into a story that didn’t go as planned. What was supposed to be a recording session turned into a deep, unexpected conversation with a dear friend, showing how life’s detours often bring the richest moments of connection.She explores what it means to show up in your life’s arena, especially when things feel heavy, and shares gentle tools to help you navigate emotional struggles through movement, vulnerability, and connection. Jess reminds you that even in the hardest seasons, you’re never truly alone.#IfNotForThisPodcast #JessTheHost #Emotional...2025-06-1954 minIf Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastIf Not For the Divorce Our Family Would Not Be HereTurns out, beauty can rise from the ashes (and messy custody schedules). This week, Jess dives into the wild ride of life post-divorce—and spoiler alert—it’s not all doom and gloom.She’s peeling back the layers on her story—messy stepmom moments, blended family chaos, and all. But instead of hiding the cringeworthy bits, Jess is owning them, because healing doesn’t happen on the surface. You’ve gotta dive deep!Along the way, she gives major love to you, the listeners, for your DMs, your support, and your shared stories that make the shame...2025-06-0536 minIf Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastA Big Sigh of Relief for Jess, Velvet Thunder i.e. Jay Norman is HERE!Jay Norman is here! (Jess' man.) They talk about that one wild day when the family cat, Tommy, went missing—and how a simple pet search turned into this unexpectedly emotional rollercoaster. The kids got involved, everyone was on edge, and somehow it all made them reflect on what really matters in a family. Jess and Jay also go off on a tangent about a super awkward public moment—one of those things that’s equal parts mortifying and hilarious—and how showing up as your real, messy self is kind of the bravest thing you can do. Listen...2025-05-2256 minIf Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastText Me When You're Hiding in the Bathroom: Sisterhood Stuff with Amber BerryWhat happens when two high school besties grow up, grow families, and still find time to laugh (and cry) through it all?In this episode, Jess and her soul-sister Amber take a walk down memory lane—complete with awkward teen moments and heartfelt confessions. From navigating the beautiful chaos of blended families to learning how to show up for each other in big life transitions, they crack open what it really means to hold space for someone over the years. It’s refreshing, raw, and a little ridiculous—in the best way. This one’s for the r...2025-05-0855 minIf Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastHealing, Hustling, and Holding On with Meg AndersenThink: less “perfect morning routine” and more “how do I keep going when life is messy and motivation ghosts me?” Jess and Meg are diving deep into the beauty and struggle of caring for our bodies, minds, and hearts, especially in a world full of noise and distractions.Through some soul-baring stories and laughter, Jess and Meg explore the magic that happens when we stop doing it all alone. From gym fails to quiet wins, they unpack the power of connection, community, and showing up for yourself even when it’s hard.If you’ve ever felt li...2025-04-231h 04If Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastThe Fliphouse Takes a Hit, So Jess Takes Up Farming and IntrospectionThis week, Jess gets real about what it’s like to return to her farming roots while juggling home renovations, self-doubt, and the ever-complicated world of family dynamics. From planting multiple varieties of corn (because why do things the easy way?) to learning the art of patience and communication, she shares the highs, the lows, and the unexpected lessons the land keeps teaching her.But this episode isn’t just about farming—it’s about the messy, beautiful tension between chasing personal dreams and showing up for the people around us. It’s about the loneliness that can creep...2025-04-1043 minIf Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastBlame This Strong Friendship On Courtney BensonEver feel like you’re starring in a movie written by your parents? In this episode, Jess and Courtney dive into the messy, beautiful journey of personal growth—unpacking how childhood experiences shape who we become (for better or... let’s be honest, sometimes for worse). They’re getting real about fear, expectations, and those sneaky inherited narratives that hold us back. But don’t worry, it’s not all deep dives and existential spirals—they’re also celebrating the freedom that comes with rewriting our own stories. Because let’s face it: breaking cycles isn’t just for us; it’s for...2025-04-021h 21If Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastBlame This Intercontinental Conversation on Jessie BrowningThis week, Jess and Jessie get real about the magic of community and connection—because let’s be honest, life would be pretty dull without it. They both share the weird and wonderful ways they have built deep friendships despite living miles apart, and how opening up (even when it’s terrifying) has led to some of their most meaningful relationships. Jess and Jessie also geek out about how the internet, for all its chaos, has been a surprising lifeline in bringing kindred spirits together. Listen as Jess and Jessie remind us that if not for the relati...2025-03-131h 12If Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastDeeper Roots; Digging Into The LoreThis week, Jess is digging into the lore. She gets real about how personal memories shape who we are—especially when it comes to motherhood and healing deep emotional wounds. Jess shares a story about her son that haunted her for years, a time when depression had her drowning in shame and self-doubt. It wasn’t pretty. But through therapy, self-reflection, and an unexpected reality check from her own kid, she found a way to break free from that weight. This is a raw, unfiltered look at how our connections with others can heal us in ways we ne...2025-02-2738 minIf Not For This PodcastIf Not For This PodcastYou Can Blame it All on My RootsWelcome to a messy, heartfelt, and slightly chaotic season premiere of the If Not for This Podcast! In the first episode, Jess gets real about why she hit "record" in the first place. She opens up about past struggles—relationships, identity, and the general rollercoaster of life—and how storytelling became her way of making sense of it all.This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a safe space for anyone feeling a little lost, a little curious, or just in need of some honest conversation. So, grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s navigate thi...2025-02-1221 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving On Again Podcast - 59 - Thriving Against the Odds: The Secrets Behind Our Marriage and FamilyThis episode comes off the heels of Jay's favorite weekend of the year, the Amarillo Ranch Rodeo Finals. While there we were able to spend some amazing quality time with our friend, a widow, and her new boyfriend, also a widow. The depth at which the we could share our experiences and feelings about life after loss with each other was incredibly healing and connecting. We both made note at how helpful it seemed for them to be able to speak of their past-spouses, something we have always tried to stay completely away from. The emotional maturity they both...2024-11-2157 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving On Again Podcast - 58 - Blending a Family; Holding Strong through the ClumpsThis week we reflect on the many ways our blended family has matured into a family that can sustain struggle and imperfection instead of burning the house down to start over. Clumps can be totally expected in a blend, and THAT is something that we are grateful for knowing. That tool of simply knowing and accepting imperfection has been invaluable to us to sit back and let the chips fall where they may. Jess's Insta - instagram.com/jess_rush_norman Jess's Tiktok2024-10-3147 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving on Again Podcast - 57 - The Journey of our Faith Beyond the ChurchThis week we unpack our thoughts, feelings, and truth on our current existence outside of the church. It's definitely as black and white as we would have always assumed of this topic. We would LOVE to hear from you on this episode as we continue to surrender this part of our lives to the Lord, and pray that you are able to get further down the path of discovery in your own lives. We love yall! Kam's gofundme here ;)2024-10-0252 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving On Again Podcast - 56 - Kam Elliott Returns; Friendship to the Very EndAs we have watched our two oldest children navigate new environments and brand new relationships it brought up the question of when and how we found our main connections, what is important to us about those connections, and how those friendships enrich our lives. At 34 and 39, Kam and I found each other after a simple DM on Instagram-seemingly the most unconventional of methods but it sure did the trick and here we are doing our whole lives together five years later! We hope you enjoy tonights laughs and conversation, we think of each of you often!2024-09-2053 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving On Again Podcast - 55 - Jay and Jess Duke It Out in Real TimeAs per uge, a dust-up tried to keep Jay and I from the mics on our first scheduled show back, but we decided to take our power back for today, and for any shows in the future that get scheduled in a storm. It's always been our desire to keep our show as real, relateable, authentic, and raw and what better way than to record when we are not yet to fond of one another! We pray this show blesses you and keeps you as it has us, you guys are important to us! You AND your families! Join...2024-09-0651 minIndieRailsIndieRailsCody Norman - Lucky MeCody Norman is a Rails consultant, fly fisherman, BBQ connoisseur, and big fan of the state of Colorado. He joins us to share about getting into software development, his journey to consulting, and his mentorship work. We also chat about his product Spot Squid, his plans for Rawhide Ruby, and his upcoming RailsConf talk on Action Mailbox: Attraction Mailbox - Why I love Action Mailbox. Cody also shared post-show that he's developing a course on Action Mailbox!WebsiteTwitterSpot SquidRawhide RubyAction Mailbox Pro courseRelated LinksAgency...2024-04-0246 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastJay and Jess Discuss Human Existence and Falling in Love with the RideJay has not yet tried to check out from his life, and Jess is constantly trying to find ways to plug back into hers. It makes for some pretty interesting shower conversations, so we thought we would bring one to y'all!  The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace. www.jessrushnorman.com www.instagram.com/norman_agriproducts www.instagram.com/jess_rush_norman www.tiktok.com/jess_rush_norman2024-02-0950 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastBlended Not Stirred a Family Settling Like Sedimentwww.jessrushnorman.com www.instagram.com/norman_agriproducts www.instagram.com/jess_rush_norman www.tiktok.com/jess_rush_norman  2024-01-261h 02Politically Non-binaryPolitically Non-binaryA Lesbian Jew Married to a Palestinian Weighs In - Jess Salomon Comedian Arielle Isaac Norman discusses controversial topics with comedian, Jess Solomon. 2023-11-291h 40The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastSeeing the Grey and Standing In the MiddleReal quick, we live at Jess's IG and Tiktok lately, so it's the best place to find us and our activity of our lives and story after we felt the need to consolidate all of our platforms.  instagram.com/jess_rush_norman Now back to this show! This one came on the heels of a mass shooting that occurred very near our home, while our children happened to be IN that very town without us at a trampoline park close by. As fear and worry has tried to drown all parts of us we desperately c...2023-05-101h 00The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastCan Fighting In Your Marriage Be a Good Thing, and Jess Has Something Pretty Vulnerable to ShareHi! It's me, Jess. I usually type these out in third person to sound, I don't know I guess a little more professional and savvy. This one, however is pretty important to me, and I'd like to take a moment to speak from the heart...well, because at this moment this heart is ready to "cut and run" as fear and shame bang at the door. You guys know that one of my hugest inspirations is Dax Sheperd and Armchair Expert, and this week he said, "I think we all have a fear in what being dead...2023-04-1250 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMatt & Paige, Til' The Wheels Fall Off, Authenticity WinsAfter falling in love at very first sight in 9th grade, Matt and Paige stop by the studio to graciously share the three seperate lives they have lived inside one full marriage. Using their trials and discomfort to propel them forward, tighter knit, and to the heart of God. Matt shares his incredible story of addiction, surrender, and recovery - refering to Paige as his all time lighthouse, before they both explain how God used these lower than low points in their marriage to show them that they can no longer do this life alone. You are going to...2023-03-301h 54The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Word Again, a Styrofoam Cup, and Some PG-13 Laundry TalkJess and an under-the-weather farmer dig a little deeper into the meaning behind the rebrand, with an even lower Velvet Thunder register. There is a Q & A at the end, the first in its family, that will sure to have you laughing and blushing all at the same time! Our God is so so charming!2023-03-0843 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving On Again Podcast - 48 - Camino Cowboys Pt IIWelcome to the second part of the Camino Cowboys with Jacob Gallardo, Shaun Hiller, Jess Norman, and Velvet Thunder. They crew picks right back up where they left off in part I, and you are sure to be blessed by the stories they share!2023-02-221h 34The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving on Again Podcast - 47 - Shaun and Jacob, The Camino Cowboys Pt 1Join Jay and Jess as they have a highly anticipated chat with their buddies, Shaun and Jacob! This is a really important show for the crew as they interview their inner circle on the 45-day spiritual journey they experienced in Spain. Enjoy hearing of their extreme strength as they pushed back against temptations to quit, relish in their sweet stories, and all of the emotion that comes with it when discussing humanity and spirituality across the world.  Follow Shaun here!  2023-02-081h 34The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving On AGAIN Podcast - 46 - We Are Moving On AgainOh man they're back, and have they missed you!  Please enjoy as Jay and Jess return to the mics for this, the most anticipated season, Season 6 of the the new and improved Moving On Again Podcast! 2023-01-2541 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMissing a Flight and Finding a Counselor2022-05-1855 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastOur Not-So-Traditional FamilyThe show notes get thrown out this week as Jay and Jess get to excited discussing the big move at Dust's house this week to stick with the original show plan. Listen in as they try to swerve the train back onto the tracks to only realize they aren't the ones driving. God is so good, and you all mean the world to them. Without you they don't have a show! www.instagram.com/moving_on_podcast www.tiktok.com/jess_rush_norman  2022-04-2956 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastNew Adventures of Jay and Jess In this episode Jay and Jess discuss all the things that they've been up to this past few months, the things the Lord has revealed to them, and the changes they would like to make as they proceed down a brand-new path! And then God said, See I am doing a new thing! www.instagram.com/jess_rush_norman www.tiktok.com/jess_rush_norman  2022-04-1453 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastPain and Butterfly Wings, a Story of Infant Loss with Luke CowenJay and Jess welcome a very special guest this week, their dear friend, Luke Cowen out of Roundrock, Tx. Luke shares his story of growing up in a blended family to walking through a divorce himself, and how all of that shaped him to the man that had to walk through the loss of his daughter and then father. His extremely beautiful story of loss, grief, love, and healing will change you from the inside out. The Normans thank you listening in on this very special show.  www.instagram.com/blades.landscaping www.tiktok.com/h...2021-10-201h 20The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastA True Farmerdoll in Kam ElliottThe Moving On Podcast returns with an in-depth conversation with the infamous tractor-karaoke-singing, farming sensation out of Durango, Co; the one and only Kam Elliott. Kam vulnerably shares her experiences from her childhood and young adulthood that formed her into the individual that she encompasses today, a loving farmer that lives a lot of her life in part for those in need of a strong hand. God's refined her ready to dole out a tough kick in the pants to any He sets on her path, and its a role she's come to take quite pride in. As sitting...2021-10-141h 18The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastJay Norman, American Farmer on Agriculture, Family, and MarriageJess switches spots with the host for an episode you are going to really love!  Get to know the man-of-few-words behind the mic each episode in this in depth interview of Jay's growing up, first marriage, and now blending a family with Jess. This will be a great one to send to your guys! Enjoy!2021-06-0859 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastTeam Landers Through the Good, Bad, and Now BeautifulFor what feels like the most important episode yet, Jess and Jay sit down with Jess's college basketball coach and his lovely wife, the Landers for an incredible conversation about love, loss, and revival of a marriage inside a storm!  This one will change the way you think about several things, as Kenya and Michael bravely, and vulnerably pull back the curtain on a marriage under fire, and explain the heavy importance of communication and honesty within an intimate relationship. This one was quite important for Jess, as she dealt with one of her larger demons at the end o...2021-03-051h 24The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastSharks Don't Swim Backwards, with Rob and Emily Sharkey These beautiful folks, Rob and Emily Sharkey are on our brand-spankin’-new and ON TIME🤣 episode of the Moving on Podcast out now! I have to admit, when the Lord placed them on my heart a few months ago to invite on the show I was apprehensive. I was fearful for us to interview RIGHT in front of seasoned interviewers that host shows DAILY, and on television to boot! No thank you, God, but I appreciate your prompting so much🙈 Thank goodness we asked, and even more thankful they said yes! This power couple is out to c...2021-02-021h 17The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastLet It Start With MeJay and Jess are back for season three. Hallelujah! Please don't let their absence reflect their love for everyone here. To them, the release of this first episode of their third season is just about as exciting as they can find. They want to thank you all for sticking around, and pray that any or all of their words can add to your life in such a way that you may be blessed beyond measure! Here's to 2021 and the amazing things we all can accomplish together in Christ's name!  www.instagram.com/jessie_rush_norman2021-01-2250 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastAll To Jesus I SurrenderJay and Jess sit down this week discuss surrendering to God's will for their lives in order to experience true peace. They want to share the amazing grace that has occurred once they've pushed through the difficult, and uncomfortable days. It's becoming quite obvious that the "easy" does not exist anymore, and/or gets them nowhere.  Nowhere they want to go, more accurately! Surrendering their control after years of trying to obtain it, and learning how to love difficult people...knowing all the while that they too are quite difficult! www.instagram.com/j...2020-11-2849 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastYou Don't Have To Like Your New Family, with Tim Watson - Part 2.....part 2 of their talk with Tim Watson from Blendcredible on "freeing up" your blended family from familiar traps it can easily and quickly fall in! You will love Tim as much as Jay and Jess do, and you can find him over here!2020-10-281h 03Sounding Board ParentingSounding Board ParentingBe the Gardener | Jessica Norman | Episode 31It’s been slightly longer since our last episode. There are several reasons behind that, including taking extra time to make this one extra special as our host, Shaun is joined for an intimate exploring of parenting by his Life Partner, Lover and Wife, Jess. Whether creating the best environment for kids to flourish or facing home truths about taking on the behaviours that our parents showed with us (the good and bad). This chat definitely possesses value for anyone who listens | www.soundingboardparenting.com.au2020-10-2000 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastYou Do Not Have to Like Your New Family, with Tim WatsonThis week Jay and Jess sit down with the brilliant Tim Watson to get real on some very tough topics that nearly all blended families face at one point or another. Tim has a rich arsenal of ideas and practices that can help in navigating THE toughest thing on earth - blending a family! They pray you gain as much wisdom as they did sitting down with Tim in this first of two parts show! Checkout all that is Tim Watson!2020-10-091h 03The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastWe Have Lift OffMeet five amazing friends Canada to Texas, Ok to Utah...and don't forget about our Durango Farmerdoll! Sherri, Ash, Jess, Kam, and B gather for their very first Huddle Co Podcast episode, where they discuss most embarrassing moments, break-ups, growth from struggles, and how each of them have felt most affected by the past six months.  They did not foresee how very loud Brenna's road noise was going to be....and thank the good Lord for that, because her "plane departures" kept them howling throughout the entire episode. They ask that you laugh with...and n...2020-10-011h 03The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastLet's All Get the Heck Off This Stuggle-BusIn the September Return of the Moving On Podcast, Jay and Jess explain where they have been, convince everyone that there is a zero direct correlation between their lack of time recording, and their heavy adoration for each of you! They also apologize for their lengthy absence. They also got you this cookie, and again they're sorry! Jess was also guest spot this week on The Lajoie Society Podcast and would love for you to give Other-Jessie a listen as she is bright, beautiful, and and a breath of fresh air that may or may not have...2020-09-2443 minSpoken Freely PodcastSpoken Freely PodcastEpisode 37 - Jay & Jess NormanAlthough we’ve been home most of this year, we still have been able to stay connected to those we love thanks to our smartphones and social media. You know what I haven’t given much thought to recently? That I can still have conversations with my friends and family, but meeting new people has essentially stopped.    I met today’s guests in an unexpected way. Six days later, I sat down with fellow Texas podcasters, Jay and Jess Norman. We connected right away and I can say I have great new friends that I’ve never m...2020-08-1800 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastBeauty from Ashes, Mrs. Ashley SloanIn this episode, Jay and Jess get the extreme pleasure of interviewing the one and only Ashley Sloan. Ashley is a farmwife out of southern Oklahoma that has endured more in one life than anyone should, but she is here to tell her story of how God has worked it all for good in her life! This one was surely special, as Ashley is one of the best friends that surprised Jess in Jackson Hole that you all heard about in the last episode. In fact, Ash was the one that grabbed two toddlers and drove 19 hours to get...2020-07-291h 01The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastCaught the Devil in a Big Fat LieJay and Jess have FINALLY returned to the mics to pour out the contents of their hearts! Did they use a whole bunch of words? yep! Did all the words necessarily need to be used? nope! They discuss Jess turning 40 and the lies she believed about not having any friends to celebrate causing major anxiety for her big day. Meanwhile Jay was plotting with her three best friends to all meet up in Jackson Hole, Wy proving once again that Satan is a T-total idiot loser. www.movingonpodcast.com2020-07-131h 01The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastDropping Some Ropes We Had Been Pulling On For YearsIn the quiet and stillness of the quarantine we were stripped of our distractions and left to face some glaring negative habits that we had developed in our marriage. If we are going to spend all of this time together, in quarantine, and for the rest of our lives we want to have a healthy and fun marriage devoid of strife and dust-ups! Please visit our friends over at Sharkfarmer Podcast, Midwest Farmwives Podcast, Manure Spreader Podcast, and the Cowgirl Problems Podcast. Tell them we sent ya! We love yall!2020-04-1546 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastFaith Rise UpJay and Jess discuss their feelings, hopes, and heart from inside the walls of their Norman Quarantine. They would like to physically gather with each of you in a gigantic group setting and share food and drink when all of this is over. Please go ahead and lay out your best outfit! We can't wait! www.movingonpodcast.com2020-03-2048 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastBe Famous to Your FamilyJay and Jess are back this week, a little late because of corn-plant, discussing several different topics that have come up around their home lately, and invite you to join them in further discussing these items! Being invited/included. Being famous to your family rather than social media followers. Becoming who you want to BE, NOW. The importance of putting your phone down. Instead of begging for a seat at someones table, building your own table. Leaving and cleaving from your parents after marriage, and how tough...2020-03-0748 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastJust When You Think Things Couldn't Get Any Worse with Cody AaronTake a listen as Cody shares his story bankruptcy, loss, devastation, and an unfortunate mule that decided to add insult to injury. This is a story that you will sure WANT to not only hear but pass along to your friends that are walking thorugh something difficult, and have given up on any type of happy ever after! Cody is a walking, talking, breathing, real-life picture of the Lord's grace and mercy in our lives. We pray you'll be as blessed to hear it as we were.  Check out Cody and Lauren's church below if you're ever i...2020-02-191h 01The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastHard Day's NightWe are back after a long bout with sickness, sore throats and lost vocals....well barely! In this episode the we try to gracefully discuss one of the lowest afternoons we have experienced since the very beginning of blending our family, if not THE lowest.  We thought it was extremely important to share with all of you how the Lord came into our room and into our hearts to prevent what felt like "a world of hurt" in a matter of moments.  We pray that you can hear our story and gain ground from it, also.  We are...2020-02-0958 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Misbehaviors of Some Tired FolksThis week Jay and Jess return from Hawaii on an exhausting red eye flight that sets the tone for a brutal, exhausting week of sickness and addiction deprivation.  Looking back it wasn't their brightest idea, but hindsight is 20/20. They pray you guys can hear all about their idiocy and realize you are actually doing really great after all! Killing it, even!! Recommended in this podcast:  Armchair Expert Podcast, Conan Obrien Needs a Friend Podcast, and anything and everything Bob Golf! www.movingonpodcast.com drop us a line and let us know yo...2020-01-2345 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Road to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions2020-01-0853 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving On Podcast - 24 - Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!  Thanks to Lee Mahler for the title on this one!!  I've still got my extra long Vegas nails and can't type so I have got to keep this short, but we want you guys to know that we absolutely cherish the pants off of ya!! Thank you for all of your love, kindness, and support!2019-12-1858 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastTeaching Grace to the Youngins'The beautiful Bob Goff once said, "it's much easier to bring up a child in Christ than it is to fix a broken man". We've set out to teach our children the concepts of grace, humility and compassion at a much younger age than when we learned it!    www.movingonpodcast.com  2019-11-061h 02The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMoving On Podcast - 22 - Preachers, Police, and the Penitentiary with Jason NortonThis week Jay and Jess speak with the King's Trail Cowboy Church head pastor, Jason Norton as he shares his incredible story of survival and growth throughout the most difficult seasons of his life. They have been counting the hours to share this powerful message of struggle and hope with all of you, and cannot wait to hear how each of you were blessed. This one is incredibly important, and they pray that each of you are ready and willing to hear what the Lord is wanting to say to you this week. It's never too late, too bad...2019-10-231h 10Bad Soccer DadBad Soccer DadSetting and Scoring Goals with Jess McDonaldJess McDonald plays for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League and is a member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team. She won an NCAA title with the North Carolina Tar Heels, 2 NWSL titles with the North Carolina Courage, and the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Jess was gracious enough to host my daughter Naomi and I for this interview at the North Carolina Courage training facility. A few days before we recorded this, my wife Kelly and Naomi saw the Jess and USWMNT play the Korea Republic te...2019-10-2226 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastIgnoring the Speck in Someones Eye to Address the Cross Tie in our OwnIt's back to just Jay and Jess this week, as they discuss anger issues within their marriage, in parenting, and in general life lessons. They talk about learning to study their anger for what it truly represents rather than riding the wave of rage into destruction. They're learning that Apocalyptic Arguments over the laundry probably have very little to do with the actual laundry and what they can do to smoke out the real issues. This way they can grow into healthier forms of personal growth and conflict resolution, further avoiding gigantic flames of "2nd marriage" annihilation. They also...2019-10-0949 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Power of Christ and the Support of a Good Woman with Jerry SearlsJay and Jess host their very first guest, their dear friend, Jerry Searls as he describes his battle with alcoholism, and the destruction it brought to his life and family. This true survivor story will take you through the ups and downs of his life, to the deepest of the darkest pit, as he describes how he wasn't, of course, able to kick the habit on his own. He experienced the power of Christ with the Lord coming in and kicking it for him, changing him from the inside out to the loving, happy, crazy, fun-loving man they call...2019-09-251h 15The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastTo Each His OwnThis episode barely made it to the editing table! Jay and Jess got a little sideways, said some things they wish they could take back, but they picked themselves up by their bootstraps, got it done and are moving on! This week they talk about comparisons, and how incorrect it is "to compare what we don't know about someone's lives to what we do know about our own". {That quote came from their pastor John Mckinzie at Hope Fellowship in McKinney, TX} Comparison can be the thief of all joy, and the Normans discuss what they can do to...2019-09-1041 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastYour Past Does Not Mean a Hill of BeansIn this episode Jay and Jess discuss the three reasons for their WHY for their podcast. They also share some of their favorite farm, life, and heart hacks. Near the end the discussion turns back to a recurring topic, physical fitness and it's beneficial role in fighting off stress, depression, and anxiety. When finished here, we would love to send you over to some other amazing podcasts, The Midwest Farmwives Podcast, Sharkfarmer Podcast/Radio, or What the Farm Podcast. www.movingonpodcast.com2019-08-2856 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastDecisions, DecisionsJay and I discuss the state of the Farming Industry and what some of our "heavy hitters" are doing on social media to shed light on our industry, the farms, and the families the farms represent! We also talk about the healthy ways we can "seek wise counsel" before making important decisions, and how detrimental it can be to constantly fly solo and make life-decisions based on feelings that are not fact!2019-08-1456 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastStealthy StepparentingWe just returned from the best vacation we have ever had as the seven of us!  Jay and I worked out the entire week! We spent time in the Word, in meditation, viewing sunsets/sunrises, talking to the Lord, talking to each other, and anything else that would help to "fill our cups" so that we could pour over the kids each day all day! Jay and I figured out a few things about our relationships with our stepchildren, and we ultimately came up with a plan to grow each of those relationships while leaving our own r...2019-07-311h 06The Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastI Get My Way, and You Get YoursThis is where I get stumped, this is my fifth draft. Do any of you actually read these, anyways? I am not great with grammar/spelling, and I use an awful lot of unnecessary commas. That makes me very self-conscious. It is hard for me not to be able to use emojis to complete my sentiments. Like incredibly hard. Jay has never had to sit down and write one of these, and he seems so happy. This episode is the FIRST one from the new studio. My favorite thing we discussed in this episode was how we walked through...2019-07-1754 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastA Raw and Uncut Episode on GraceAn early morning conversation about our week in the sweet corn field, and how to establish healthy habits by using your "sets"- things you do everyday without thinking about it. +Stepping into the shower and stretching. +Shutting the dryer door and calling your mom, dad, or sibling. +Flushing the potty and drinking a bottle of water. +10 deep breaths before laying down to go to bed. +Waking up and going on a run. +Putting your car into park and texting a friend to ask them about their...2019-07-0348 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastHey! Get Out of Your Way!We discuss the many ways our pride can keep us from truly enjoying the amazing things that are waiting for us, and how simply getting out of our own way can open our lives up to an abundance of happiness, fulfillment, and love! www.movingonpodcast.com www.instagram.com/moving_on_podcast  2019-06-1945 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastAs Many Reps As PossibleThis week we discuss the benefits of exercise and physical activity in reaching new levels of health, happiness, and clarity that are SURE to help us thrive in each of our relationships with our families, friends, and ourselves!2019-06-0545 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastSeein' About Each OtherIn Episode 11 we discuss capturing a funny blooper video, nearly dying crossing a muddy bridge, and appearing on XM radio. Most importantly we tell our mommas how much we love and adore them!  We had some really good ones! Still do! Jess got the opportunity to appear on Sharkfarmer Radio, XM 147. {listen here} Something she considered a dream come true quickly became pretty horrifying as nerves set in, and we discuss walking through that fear to get to the truth. Jay talks about his tough week when one of his children through a curveball and wa...2019-05-2243 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastInvesting In Each Other To Push Through the Tough StuffWe discuss in this episode how each of us are created with a yearning to help others, and the further away we get from this original plan the more anxious and depressed we can come.  Thinking of other people before ourselves, and doing things for others in service can be therapeutic and needs to be sought out when dealing with hard times/seasons.  The quickest way to stop the negative thought loops is the redirect the attention from our own lives and replace is with concern/though for other people.  Serving others can be medicinal for our own depression and...2019-05-0839 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastPuppies and Panic AttacksIn episode 9 we discuss how each of us deals with anxiety and the affects it can have on us physically, mentally, and emotionally. We discuss different tricks and tactics that we use in defense to anxiety, and also the very physical ways anxiety can manifest physically in the form of anxiety attacks and panic attacks. Jessie describes what she experiences physically when having her anxiety attacks, and encourages others to do the same so that we can take the stigma away. Anxiety can cause us to feel broken, isolated, lonely, and alienated and we want to open up the...2019-04-2448 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastGrace After TraumaWe discuss two different powerful quotes in this episode, and what they mean to us in our lives. "Go and love someone exactly as they are. And then watch how quickly they transform into the greatest, truest version of themselves. When one feels seen and appreciated in their own essence, one is instantly empowered." -Wes Angelozzi "Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering." -Peter Levine2019-04-1036 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastFrom Pit to Party BarnIn this episode we take a journey back, for a bit, to discuss our experiences in the darkest times of our lives. It was difficult to imagine a bright future from the bottom of a "pit", but we want to be a voice of hope for those that are struggling and stuck. We discovered that we had to shut our mouths, put our heads down in determination, and move forward at all costs to climb out of the 'mud" and step into our best lives! A few quotes that we discuss: "Heal yourself and you...2019-03-2741 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastNo Hill For A ClimberListen in as we discuss how fear has blocked ambitions, pushed back timelines, shelved dreams, and crippled passions in our own lives. We all know that the mind is programmed to protect us from uncertainty, but we also know that everything we have ever wanted is right on the other side of those scary moments!  When it comes to worry and fear, it is common for us to get stuck. Whether your children are starting a new school, or anything new for that matter! Or maybe you are wanting to make a life-change but are terrified what your friends a...2019-03-1335 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastCrazy Horse-Thankful for TrialsWe discuss the idea of gratitude, and how practicing it has changed our lives. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful, and the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. We feel like keeping gratitude at the forefront of our minds can fight off thoughts of self-loathing and negativity. One of the scariest events in our lives is simultaneously something we are most thankful for, and we describe in detail how it occurred. After walking through those moments we learned how to flip trials on their heads, and look at them from entirely different angles. The Lord...2019-02-2750 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastFairly HeavyThis week we answer some questions that have been sent in by listeners, as we take a deeper look at some of the things we introduced in our previous episodes. Do we actually say, "drop the rope" to each other? Should we tell our spouse something is bothering us OR should we "drop the rope"? What do we do about "dropping the rope" when we are on the verge of divorce, or our problems are not so simple? We take a look at each of these, as we explain what we've learned after walking through our divorces and what...2019-02-1339 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMechanic'n with HumilityWe talk about humility's role in dropping the rope in this episode recorded from the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS, and have a few great laughs on the way Jay and I fumbled through the past couple of weeks with the greatest of INTENTIONS! 2019-01-3033 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastMonkey Pissin' in the OceanOur second episode takes a broader look at grace, specifically the amount of grace we extend to ourselves, or the lack thereof, rather. We discuss negative self-speak and the daily conversations we have with ourselves, and how harmful that can be. Also, the holidays proved to be a large to-do this year and we wanted to share how lowering expectations, having a whole lot of grace for ourselves and others helped us each to enjoy this year more than any year to date!2019-01-1752 minThe Moving On Again PodcastThe Moving On Again PodcastGRACEJay and I have walked through some difficult seasons in our lives and want to share, through stories of love and laughter, how grace changes our lives, and the lives' of our little family on a daily basis.  We want to encourage "dropping the rope" in relationship with each other, in how we treat ourselves, and in our case, blending a family together!  2019-01-0650 minThe Crimson WaveThe Crimson WaveSled Island - Cheryl Hann and Steph TolevOn this week's episode of The Crimson Wave your hosts Jess Beaulieu and Natalie Norman record live from Sled Island, the music festival, in Calgary! Their guests for the episode are the amazing comedians Cheryl Hann and Steph Tolev. They chat about #menstruation #periods #dating #love #sex #90s #ShaniaTwain #aliens #IUDs #pregnancy #ovulation AND SO MANY OTHER WONDERFUL THINGS!  To learn more about Cheryl follow her on twitter @CherylHann To learn more about Steph follow her on twitter @StephTolev To learn more about The Crimson Wave follow us on twitter @TheCrimsonWave F...2016-07-1252 min