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Shine FMRevive Our Hearts Weekend - Sorrowful, Yet Always RejoicingPaul said he was “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing,” but how can this be? Isn’t sorrow the opposite of joy? Well, true, and yet because of Jesus, we have a song for even our saddest days. Hear from Habakkuk, Joni Tada, and Nicole Jacobsmeyer.
2025-08-0200 minAmbassador ProgramsRevive Our Hearts Weekend - Sorrowful, Yet Always RejoicingPaul said he was “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing,” but how can this be? Isn’t sorrow the opposite of joy? Well, true, and yet because of Jesus, we have a song for even our saddest days. Hear from Habakkuk, Joni Tada, and Nicole Jacobsmeyer.
2025-08-0200 minRevive Our Hearts WeekendSorrowful, Yet Always RejoicingPaul said he was “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing,” but how can this be? Isn’t sorrow the opposite of joy? Well, true, and yet because of Jesus, we have a song for even our saddest days. Hear from Habakkuk, Joni Tada, and Nicole Jacobsmeyer.
2025-08-0200 min
Way-Word Writers PodcastEPISODE 76: Mastering Author Branding and Platform Building with PR Strategist Gretchen Schafer and Author Nicole MeyerSend us a textIn this episode of Way-Word Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer discuss the key elements of author branding and platform building with special guests Nicole Meyer and Gretchen Schafer. Nicole and Gretchen, the brains behind 'Bookwork,' share their expertise in book coaching and branding strategies to help fiction writers stand out. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of author platforms, tips for crafting compelling pitches, and navigating the complexities of branding for introverted writers. The episode concludes with actionable advice for authors, emphasizing community-building and the importance...
2025-07-0144 min
GraceStory PodcastJoy: What can I do to cultivate it? - Nicole JacobsmeyerIn this episode of GraceStory Podcast, Nicole Jacobsmeyer is back on the show to share how we can cultivate joy in our lives. She shares how her life has changed over the last few years and the challenges she has overcome since writing her first book on taking back our joy. This is a fresh conversation on the topic of joy in our lives that you will not want to miss!
Find out more about Nicole and purchase her book HERE.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are their...
2025-02-2654 min
Way-Word Writers PodcastEpisode 54: Navigating Awards in the Literary Landscape with USA Today Award Winning Author Nicole EvelinaSend us a textIn this engaging episode of Way-Word Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer welcome USA Today bestselling author Nicole Evelina. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from self-publishing to becoming a hybrid author, detailing her rigorous writing process and the numerous awards she has won, including the North Street Book Prize and Sarton Woman's Book Award. Evelina provides insights on the importance of community, the advantages and challenges of both traditional and self-publishing, and valuable tips on entering literary contests. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for aspiring writers keen on navi...
2025-01-2736 min
Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms | SAHM, Routines, Biblical Motherhood, Balance, Schedules, Work-Life Balance, Productivity42 | The Biology of “Mom Brain” & How to Use That to Your Advantage with Rachael ElmoreHi, friend!
Have you ever felt like you don’t even recognize the person you are now that you are a mom? You knew that new mom life would be full of really big high’s and also really hard challenges, but even though you prepared as much as you could, you’re still asking yourself is it really supposed to be THIS hard?
Maybe mom life isn’t what you expected, maybe balancing it all is making you feel a little crazy, or you just don’t know how to actually take care of yourself a...
2024-10-241h 04
GroundedTake Back Your Joy, with Nicole JacobsmeyerWhat do you do when your summer isn’t full of beach sunsets and barbecues? If you’re walking through a hard season, this episode of Grounded is for you. Learn how to take back your joy with guest Nicole Jacobsmeyer, who shares how you can live out your trials with hope in Jesus. Original Episode: Because He Lives, You Can Live with Joy, with Nicole Jacobsmeyer YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3juzeKdboEo Website: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/grounded/because-he-lives-you-can-live-with-joy-with-nicole/ Connect with Nicole Instagram: @nicole.jacobsmeyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleRJacobsmeyer Website: https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/ Episode...
2024-06-1700 min
Gospel Spice | Awaken Delight in God through faith in Jesus ChristUnmask the performance culture to embrace God’s unique path for you | with Nicole JacobsmeyerHave you ever struggled with comparison, performance, relationships, or the desire to be someone else? Have you ever felt lonely and misunderstood? I sure have. Which is why I am so happy to be joined by my dear friend Nicole Jacobsmeyer today. Nicole and I have had countless conversations this past year as we have sought to deepen our experience and understanding of humility, comparison, suffering, pain, faith, perseverance in Christ, self-awareness, discipline, and the spirit of performance. So, today we are here to invite you into the dance of surrender to discover the attractiveness of true worship.
2023-11-211h 07
The Messenger Movement: Faith, Leadership and Kindgom BusinessEp 399: How to Find Joy in Every Season - Choose Jesus | Tamra Andress & Nicole Jacobs-MeyerIn this episode of The F.I.T. in Faith Podcast with host Tamra Andress, special guest Nicole Jacobs-Meyers takes us on a profound journey of rediscovering joy in the midst of life's challenges. The episode kicks off with the idea that joy and Jesus are intrinsically linked, forming a dynamic duo of happiness and faith. Nicole, an author, shares her inspiring story of how a simple IG message led to a powerful connection and a message of hope. The conversation dives deep into the concept of reclaiming joy, emphasizing that it's not just about doing one...
2023-09-2650 min
Halfway There345: Christopher Grainger and Growing Through Trials
Chris Grainger is the founder of The Lion Within Us and has a passion for serving others. He is building a community that provides Christian men encouragement to become the leaders God intends them to be. Chris connects with others by sharing personal stories of professional success, hurdles encountered and how every circumstance is an opportunity to build the Kingdom. Today, Chris shares how he found Christ as a young man, sensed the Lord’s presence during one of the most difficult moments in his life, and the questions he asked when tragedy struck his family. He al...
2023-07-2447 min
8000 Promises: Contemplative Conversations for Cycle Breakers and Difference MakersSaying Yes! to Biblical Wisdom & Practical Advice for Taking Care of Yourself and Your PeopleAfter becoming a mom in 2012, Rachael fought to overcome postpartum depression in
her own life. When she recovered, she dedicated her life and career to helping new
mothers who didn’t have access to the help she had.
Rachael is one of only three winners of Lysa Terkeurst’s “Book Proposal Bootcamp. Over
the last year, she has partnered with Lysa to bring her new book, “A Mom Is Born
– Biblical Wisdom and Practical Advice For Taking Care of Yourself and Your New Baby”
to life.
Rachael wrote the book she needed during her own struggle with PPD and PPA. She is
a Lice...
2023-07-171h 00
Strong and Free LeadersEpisode 25: Nicole’s Story & How Suffering Can Lead to JoyNicole has a passion for helping others walk in victory and joy in the midst of trials and suffering. She believes that no matter what you’re facing, God is not finished writing your story.
This episode will change the way you think about pain.
We talked about:
Evil, sin, and heartache
Transformation during cancer
Connection between Joy & Suffering
Finding Contentment
Your pain is not wasted
You can get Nicole’s book Take Back Your Joy here: in Canad...
2023-05-0356 min
SHE with Jordan Lee DooleyWhen Life Gives You More Than You Can Handle (Ft. Nicole Jacobsmeyer)When life doesn’t go how we thought it would, it can be difficult to navigate the tension between the hope and faith we have and the pain we are experiencing. How can we learn to trust God even when the outcomes aren’t what we hoped? And how can we lean into joy when our circumstances are far from happy?In this episode, Jordan speaks with author Nicole Jacobsmeyer about how to walk in joy and faith when life seems to give you more than you can handle. Tune in to this episod...
2023-05-0326 min
Truth Talks with TaraFight For Joy Even When Life is Too Much with Nicole JacobsmeyerTrigger warning: We briefly mention abuse, miscarriage, and loss.What's the difference between happiness and joy? What do we do when life is too hard to handle? How do we reclaim our joy when life has knocked us down? Nicole Jacobsmeyer, author of "Take Back Your Joy" is sharing with us her vulnerable testimony of loss, abuse, and healing to point us to the hope and joy we have in Christ, regardless of our circumstances.Check out Nicole's bookConnect with NicoleHave you gotten...
2023-04-2538 min
Heal & GrowEpisode 59 - Take Back Your Joy with Nicole JacobsmeyerThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of be the two™. This week’s guest is Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole is the author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life is More than You Can Handle. Nicole is sharing her story of questioning God in a season of suffering. She equips readers and listeners to fight for their joy in Christ without sugarcoating her struggles or yours. Thank you for rating and leaving a review of how this episode encouraged you. We love reading how be the two™is impacting your life.Subscrib...
2023-04-1920 min
GroundedBecause He Lives, You Can Live with Joy, with Nicole JacobsmeyerBecause Jesus lives, you can have joy in the highs and the lows, on your best days in your worst days, even in the darkest of pits.
2023-04-0500 min
Rebuilding Us: Marriage PodcastFinding Joy in the Midst of Pain - with Nicole Jacobsmeyer Finding Joy in the Midst of Pain - with Nicole Jacobsmeyer Today we are so blessed to have with us one of our new podcast friends. Her name is Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole is a speaker and author and a mom and she is lovely. I loved this conversation that we had today. We talked a lot about joy and what does it mean to have joy? Because so oftentimes y’all, we go through things in our lives and we get knocked down to get back up, maybe in your relationship. You felt like your rela...
2023-03-2134 minRebuilding Us: Marriage PodcastFinding Joy in the Midst of Pain - with Nicole Jacobsmeyer Finding Joy in the Midst of Pain - with Nicole Jacobsmeyer Today we are so blessed to have with us one of our new podcast friends. Her name is Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole is a speaker and author and a mom and she is lovely. I loved this conversation that we had today. We talked a lot about joy and what does it mean to have joy? Because so oftentimes y’all, we go through things in our lives and we get knocked down to get back up, maybe in your relationship. You felt like your rela...
2023-03-2134 min
The Comeback CouchComing Back from Abuse, Rape, Betrayal, and Cancer to Find True Joy w/ Nicole JacobsmeyerGrab the tissues and get ready to sit on the edge of The Comeback Couch for every second of this conversation with Nicole Jacobsmeyer and Kaitlin.
We do want to give a trigger warning for abuse, rape, cancer, and miscarriage in this episode. Little ears may not need to listen!
It’s hard to imagine a person dealing with even one of the hardships Nicole has faced, but she has endured abuse, rape, betrayal, cancer, and miscarriage, all while fighting to stay rooted in Christ and His joy.
She talks about what it me...
2023-03-0933 min
The Daily Grace PodcastWrestling with God w/Nicole JacobsmeyerHave you ever walked through something so dark and difficult that it made you wonder where God was and why He didn’t intervene? Our guest today, Nicole Jacobsmeyer, has! From trauma in her teen years to a cancer diagnosis later in life, Nicole had repeatedly wrestled with the goodness of God in the midst of her suffering. In this episode, Nicole vulnerably shares her story and how God pulled her out of doubt when she was at her lowest. Whether or not you’ve experienced the same kinds of suffering as Nicole, you’ll relate to the honest questi...
2023-02-2828 minGraceStory PodcastTake Back Your Joy - Nicole JacobsmeyerHave you found yourself overwhelmed by life or has the joy in life seemed to be muted lately? Nicole Jacobsmeyer, Author of "Take Back Your Joy" joins GraceStory Podcast and opens up about her emotional and physical trauma to demonstrate how joy must be actively pursued when circumstances threaten to steal it. Throughout a decade of trials—from assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer— Nicole really began to wonder: Is God giving me more than I can handle? In Take Back Your Joy, Nicole shares her story of questioning God while empowering you to fight for your faith and...
2023-02-0741 min
Love Where You Are with Somer ColbertTake Back Your Joy with Nicole JacobsmeyerWelcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! In today’s episode I am joined with Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole is a busy mom of four kids under the age of eight with a husband in the medical field. She describes her life’s mantra as: embrace the chaos. Nicole has a passion for helping moms walk in victory and joy in this life, even with all its ups and downs. In 2016, she started her blog The Embracing Chaos blog and published her first book last year in October, titled Take Back Your Joy. In thi...
2023-01-2340 min
So Can IHow to Take Back Your Joy in 2023 with Nicole JacobsmeyerToday I am joined by Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole has a passion for helping women walk in victory and joy in the midst of trials and suffering. She believes that no matter what you’re facing, God is not finished writing your story. She loves sharing her faith and encouraging women on her website nicolejacobsmeyer.com and on her Instagram page @nicole.jacobsmeyer. Her and her husband have 4 kids under the age of 8 and reside in NC. In this episode we talked about how to take back your joy, surrender control to the Lord, overcome and move on fr...
2023-01-0347 min
The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Managing Emotions and Overwhelm Using Brain Science and Biblical Truth for Calm + Clarity190: Want More Joy? Here's How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Nicole JacobsmeyerEver wondered how to find more joy? You’re not alone. In fact, some of the most searched questions online are about finding joy. Understanding how to access joy, especially joy in hard times, is an important part of creating a Christ-centered mindset. Sometimes we can get stuck in negative thinking and to find more joy we need to learn how to get out of our own way. My friend Nicole Jacobsmeyer recently wrote a book on how to find more joy despite difficult circumstances, and so I invited her on the podcast today to chat about wha...
2023-01-0237 min
Halfway There323: Jon Fugler and the Ditching Performance Christianity
Jon Fugler is the Chief Content Officer with Trans World Radio and has been writing for Christian audiences for 40 years. Today, Jon shares how he found Christ through sports and then applied his performance based mindset to his faith. He was good at it but, as with all performances, it crumbled eventually. That’s when a friend shared a powerful book that redefined his life with Christ and set Jon on a path of enjoying the company of Jesus wherever he goes. Jon shares the strategies he uses to find peace, accept himself, and experience the Lord. Jo...
2023-01-0246 min
Work and Play with Nancy RayMy Top 10 Books of 2022Today I'm sharing my top 10 books of 2022, and why I love them. Listen, I had a great list of books I was gonna read this year, and I read a lot of them, I did, but then I kept getting sidetracked with recommendations from friends, and I would read other books instead. And let me just pause and say I'm so glad that I did. It led to some of the most wonderful books, and I cannot wait to share them with you today. Resources from this Episode: Join the Contentment Challenge!
2023-01-0121 min
Kankelfritz & Friends Podcast188. Huge Love Your Neighbor Response for a ListenerWhen They Say They Don't Want Anything for Christmas - What You Wish For | When They Say They Don't Want Anything for Christmas - Gas Cards | Slow Down and Be in God's Presence | Nicole Jacobsmeyer - Joy in Everyday Things | Love Your Neighbor Christmas - Amy's Story | Good News - Love Your Neighbor Christmas - Patty Wants to Help Amy | Love Your Neighbor Christmas - Mitch Wants to Help Amy | Love Your Neighbor Christmas - Christie and Others Want to Help | Mysti Came Down with RSV | Joy Report - Nicole Got Custody of Her Daughter Back | Up on the...
2022-12-0829 minKankelfritz & Friends Podcast187. New Christmas Traditions and Sally's ConundrumSally's Christmas Tradition Conundrum | Christmas Traditions - Cindy's Skype Baking | Christmas Traditions - Judy's Sleepover and Making Nanny's Balls | Good News - Sherry's Daughter Got a Much-Needed Apology | Nicole Jacobsmeyer - Joy Despite Circumstances | Favorite Bible Verse - Isaiah 41:10 | Joy Report - Prayer Changed Company's Mind about a Job | "Don't Get Me Anything for Christmas" - Gift of Time
2022-12-0714 minKankelfritz & Friends Podcast186. You Have Been Made for Such a Time as ThisCharging for Christmas - Laura Would Want to Know Circumstances | Charging for Christmas - Cindy's Okay with Charging | Nicole Jacobsmeyer - Joy VS Happiness | Good News - Pamellia Cured of Cancer | For Such a Time as This... | Favorite Verses - Cliff's Favorite is "Seek First the Kingdom of God..." | Joy Report - Jeanne's Cancer Markers on Decline | Favorite Verses - Richard Seeks God Every Day
2022-12-0715 minKankelfritz & Friends PodcastNicole Jacobsmeyer: Take Back Your JoyNicole Jacobsmeyer, author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life is More Than You Can Handle, talks about the difference between joy and happiness, why the greatest threat to Christian joy isn't our circumstances, how to live "unoffended," and practical steps you can take toward joy today.
2022-12-0630 min
Fierce CallingNicole Jacobsmeyer: Fighting for a PurposeEver feel your circumstances are more than you can handle? My guest this week is Nicole Jacobsmeyer, and she wants you to know you’re not alone in your suffering. We can learn to suffer well with and for Christ. Nicole’s story includes suffering through rape, cancer, and child loss. She shares a season of questions, darkness, and depression but through it, God was there and she found herself fighting for a purpose. As Nicole says, the enemy wants us to walk away–to get mad at God and ultimately walk away from Christ. But even when life is har...
2022-11-2942 minFierce CallingNicole Jacobsmeyer: Fighting for a PurposeEver feel your circumstances are more than you can handle? My guest this week is Nicole Jacobsmeyer, and she wants you to know you're not alone in your suffering. We can learn to suffer well with and for Christ. Nicole's story includes suffering through rape, cancer, and child loss. She shares a season of questions, darkness, and depression but through it, God was there and she found herself fighting for a purpose. As Nicole says, the enemy wants us to walk away--to get mad at God and ultimately walk away from Christ. But even when life is hard our call...
2022-11-2942 min
The Love OfferingA Little Belief Goes a Long Way with Nicole JacobsmeyerHave you ever wondered where God is when life is hard, joy is gone, and you have more tears than tissues? Does it feel like your circumstances are more than you can handle? YOU’RE NOT ALONE! What if in your darkest moments you could: • Embrace a clear sense of purpose• Stay grounded in God’s Word• Serve others with gratitude• Choose forgiveness—again and again• Discover the freedom of giving up control In today’s episode, Nicole Jacobsmeyer shares how she grew from defeated and ill-prepared for r...
2022-11-2924 min
The SpeakeasyNicole Jacobsmeyer | Take Back Your Joy | Episode 204Blogger and author Nicole Jacobsmeyer joins Blake to talk about whether or not God actually gives us more than we can handle. In her book, she invites you to see your life through a fresh lens as you get a glimpse of the beautiful big picture of God's work. Listen in as they talk about staying grounded in God's word and embracing a clear sense of purpose. Nicole is the author of Take Back Your Joy - available everywhere now! To connect with Nicole: Website: nicolejacobsmeyer.com In...
2022-11-2328 min
Halfway There316: Amy Fritz the Community of the Broken
Amy Fritz is the host of the Untangled Faith podcast, a mom, and wife, with a heart for those hurt by leaders they trust. Today, Amy shares how her somewhat charmed upbringing was shattered when her mom died suddenly, how she ran away to Middle Tennessee, and discovering that all was not as it seemed at a prominent Christian organization. Dealing with the sense of betrayal took time and ultimately gave her compassion for others dealing with the trauma from spiritual abuse. Amy’s story reminds us that God is still good even when the leaders who us...
2022-11-141h 03
Reframing Ministries InterviewsDiscovering Joy in Difficult SeasonsAn Interview with Nicole Jacobsmeyer
2022-11-1000 min
Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorFinding Joy Through Forgiving Unspeakable Trauma, Ft. Nicole JacobsmeyerSend us a textContact AmyContact NicoleBuy The Book, Take Back Your JoyWill you take back your joy? Forgiveness is a good place to start!Debut author Nicole Jacobsmeyer joins the Wednesdays With Watson Podcast to discuss her journey to Joy that included a choice to lean into the sovereignty of God and chose to forgive unimaginable pain."Forgiveness, can you imagine? Forgiveness can you imagine...they are going through the unimaginable"--HamiltonA little about Nicole:A...
2022-11-0253 min
Charisma NewsThe Testimony of Joy Through Abuse, Cancer, and Miscarriage with Author Nicole JacobsmeyerNicole Jacobsmeyer shares her journey of Joy despite cancer, abuse, and a miscarriage. Listen as shares how to discover Joy killers, her testimony, and how you can walk in the Joy of the Lord in every circumstance. For more on Nicole Jacobsmeyer check out: https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/ Take Back Your Joy Book
2022-11-011h 09
Best Day EverEpisode 83: Finding Joy this Holiday Season w/ Nicole JacobsmeyerMentioned in this episode: James 1:2 Phil 3:10 Rom 8:18 Take Back Your Joy Connect with Katy: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Nicole Jacobsmeyer: Website Instagram Facebook This podcast produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media.
2022-11-0128 min
Halfway There314: Nicole Jacobsmeyer and Joy After Suffering
Nicole Jacobsmeyer is a mom of four, wife, and author. Today, Nicole shares how she nearly lost her faith after suffering, the wise woman who encouraged her to serve even while it was messy, and how she learned to trust God in the middle of it all. Through her authenticity and the sharing of her own struggles, Nicole encourages women to keep going when all seems lost. Nicole’s story reminds us that the Lord is personal and present even as we suffer and that, it’s often those moments where we find him.
Listen to N...
2022-10-3143 min
So...What Else?Nicole Jacobsmeyer | Take Back Your JoyKaitlin sits down with Nicole Jacobsmeyer to talk about fighting for purpose when life is more than you can handle. Nicole shares about being raped in college, suffering a miscarriage, and walking through a cancer diagnosis. She has suffered so much trauma and heartache in her life and shares about how she has taken back her joy.
Show Notes:
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Nicole’s Book - Take Back Your Joy
Follow Nicole on Insta → nicole.jacobsmeyer
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2022-10-311h 02
GroundedTake Back Your JoyHas the overwhelm of life muted your joy? Nicole Jacobsmeyer says it doesn't have to stay that way. Hear her inspiring story on this episode of Grounded.
2022-10-2400 min
Connections with Mike Thom and Colleen HoudeNicole Jacobsmeyer: Fighting for purpose when life is more than you can handleTraumatic experiences can leave even the most devoted Christians wondering, Where is God in all this? Loss, disappointment and hardship take a toll, stealing joy and hope from those who need it most. Have you been there? You’re not alone.
In, Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle, Nicole Jacobsmeyer recounts how she felt defeated and ill-prepared for adecade of relentless trials, from sexual assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer. With a heart full of questions about God, Nicole began to doubt. Had God given he...
2022-10-2025 min
Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and TerraEpisode 151: When Life Is More Than You Can Handle with Nicole JacobsmeyerDo you ever feel like God is giving you more than you can handle? In your trials and suffering, do you find yourself doubting and questioning His goodness, or even his existence? Where is God in the suffering? Maybe you are at a loss when it comes to figuring out how to walk alongside others who are in pain? Or maybe you are just tired of the myths around suffering and the trite sayings that come in replacement of true lament? You are not alone. Suffering is one of the number one reasons people leave t...
2022-10-1828 min
The Mary Marantz ShowSanctification through Suffering with Nicole JacobsmeyerWhat do you do when the joy of life seems out of reach? We know life isn't always going to be rainbows and butterflies, but what happens when the pain feels insurmountable? If you're facing new and deeper trials in life, Mary's conversation with Nicole Jacobsmeyer is here to bring to you a respite and a touch of hope for your upcoming days. In her new book, Take Back Your Joy, Nicole Jacobsmeyer shares 10 steps that grew her from defeated and ill-prepared for relentless trials, to living as a joy-filled reflection of God's faithfulness.
2022-10-1152 min
The Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women’s wellnessEp. 178: Take Back Your Joy, with Nicole JacobsmeyerLife can be incredibly challenging, and pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. (I wish they were not.) We will all face difficult times, and when you are a parent, the way you respond to difficulties has an impact on the generations that follow you. Today’s guest, Nicole Jacobsmeyer has faced her fair share of difficulties. From being a medical residency spouse (that’s hard, I know from experience!) to miscarriage, to cancer – all in a short time frame with three little boys in her care. Though Nicole has battled depression and hopelessness, her fa...
2022-10-0545 min
Wild ConfidenceNicole Jacobsmeyer | Take Back Your JoyWe are kicking off season six with my friend Nicole!!! Her book released yesterday and I'm so excited for her!
Through her authenticity and the sharing of her own struggles, Nicole encourages women to keep going when all seems lost. She believes that it’s possible to find lasting joy and purpose in Christ and that He is good no matter what life brings our way. Her and her husband Andrew have 4 kids and reside in NC. They love being outdoors, baking chocolate chip cookies, and playing sports. Connect with her on Instagram @nicole.jacobsmeyer and her website ni...
2022-10-0529 min
Real Talk with Rachael Podcast#153: Take Back Your Joy with Nicole JacobsmeyerThis week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with the author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle, Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Through her authenticity and the sharing of her own struggles, Nicole encourages women to keep going when all seems lost. She believes that it's possible to find lasting joy and purpose in Christ and that He is good no matter what life brings our way. She and her husband Andrew have 4 kids and reside in NC. They love being outdoors, baking chocolate chip cookies, and playing sports. ...
2022-10-0537 min
LIFE Today LIVERediscover Joy - Nicole JacobsmeyerThe author of "Take Back Your Joy" offers simple steps to finding purpose and fulfillment in everyday life.
2022-10-0537 minLIFE Today LIVERediscover Joy - Nicole JacobsmeyerThe author of "Take Back Your Joy" offers simple steps to finding purpose and fulfillment in everyday life.
2022-10-0537 min
Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George233. Take Back Your Joy with Nicole JacobsmeyerTo view shownotes, grab resources, or read the episode transcript, click here!
2022-10-0425 min
Embrace A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Award-Winning.Take Back Your Joy by Nicole Jacobsmeyer, Nicole Zasowski - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/227899to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Take Back Your Joy
Author: Nicole Jacobsmeyer, Nicole Zasowski - foreword
Narrator: Nicole Jacobsmeyer
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
Release date: 10-04-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Family
Publisher's Summary:
In Take Back Your Joy, Nicole Jacobsmeyer tells how she felt defeated and ill-prepared for a decade of relentless trials, from assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer. With a heart full of questions about the God she was raised to love, Nicole began to doubt. Had God given her more than she could handle? But...
2022-10-044h 39
She Speaks Life - Christian Women, Strengthen Your Faith, Bible Study, Grow Spiritually In ChristTake Back Your Joy With Nicole JacobsmeyerAuthor Nicole Jacobsmeyer of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle shares about her relentless trials of assault to depression to miscarriage to having cancer. Regardless of the pain and suffering, Nicole learned the true meaning of hope and discovered her purpose to withstand the hardships. It is an incredible story of how God works in our most crippling afflictions. "And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope." Romans 5:3-4
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2022-09-2836 minWork and Play with Nancy RayBook | Take Back Your Joy with Nicole JacobsmeyerToday I'm talking with my dear friend Nicole Jacobsmeyer, who is a fellow mama of four. She is an author and a kindred spirit. Fun little backstory— she and I met when we went to Great Wolf Lodge and she had three kids and I had three kids and we experienced it together and then connected on Instagram, then connected on Marco Polo, and we have stayed in touch and has been so sweet to find out how connected we are and like-minded we are in so many areas of our lives! Nicole loves Jesus and she ha...
2022-09-2747 min
Anchored by the SwordNicole Jacobsmeyer's Freedom Story!On today's podcast, I am excited to introduce you to my amazing friend, Nicole Jacobsmeyer. We have been online friends for awhile and finally got to meet "in person" via zoom. We go there! When I say there, I mean everything from faith under fire, mental health, suicidal thoughts, cancer and so much more. She is a beautiful person inside and out and you will leave this conversation feeling so encouraged! Her new book, Take Back Your Joy: Fighting For Purpose When Life is More Than You Can Handle, comes out on October 4th and I would highly encourage you...
2022-09-2729 min
She Lives PurposefullyEp. 72 | How to Allow God to Use Your Pain for His Glory with Nicole JacobsmeyerMegan Edmonds talks with Nicole Jacobsmeyer on the show today. Nicole is the author of the upcoming book Take Back Your Joy, about how to allow God to use your darkest pains for His glory.
Nicole has walked through some very dark seasons so we do mention topics that might be triggering for some. Some of these hardships include rape, miscarriage and cancer. While we do not dive into details of each suffering Nicole has walked through, if these are topics you might be triggered by today, friend, know that I am praying for you and feel...
2022-09-2232 min
Confident Woman Podcast with Amanda Pittman025: Take Back Your Joy After Trauma with Nicole JacobsmeyerDid you know that your darkest moments have a purpose? Listen in on my conversation with author, influencer, and cancer survivor Nicole Jacobsmeyer, as we talk about being how to take back your joy after loss, trauma and sorrow.
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2022-09-1943 min
Gospel Spice | Awaken Delight in God through faith in Jesus ChristTake back your joy | with Nicole JacobsmeyerStephanie welcomes like-minded soul sister Nicole Jacobsmeyer for a raw, deep conversation about pain, suffering, God’s role in it, and ours. Though they just met over this conversation, they clicked in deep ways. Throughout a decade of trials—from assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer— Nicole Jacobsmeyer really began to wonder: Is God giving me more than I can handle?Nicole's books is indirectly a powerful answer to the problem of evil and suffering in the world. While it is not a book for Christian apologetics, stephanie highly recommends it for anyone who seeks to answer...
2022-09-0254 min
The Girl Defined ShowThe Most Unexpected Path of Suffering and Choosing Joy in Christ with Nicole JacobsmeyerSend us a textEp 092 - Does life ever seem unfair to you? Do you ever wonder why certain people seem to get an extra dose of suffering? In today's conversation with Nicole, we're going to hear one of those stories of overwhelming suffering. Nicole opens up and shares about the raw and vulnerable moments in her life. The moments she wasn't sure she'd actually make it through. The moments she thought it just might be the end of what she could handle. Let's listen as Nicole shares her story of hope in Christ in...
2022-08-2944 minThe Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Managing Emotions and Overwhelm Using Brain Science and Biblical Truth for Calm + Clarity151: 3 Year Podcast Anniversary! 5 Popular Episodes + a Big AnnouncementLet’s celebrate! It’s our three year anniversary of The Vibrant Christian Living Podcast. Three years ago I started this podcast for Christian women to share about what it means to renew our minds in a very practical sense in this modern world, including equipping women to know how to grow closer to God and understand how our minds work by connecting brain science with biblical truth. I’m so excited to share some fun behind the scenes facts about the show, snippets from five top podcast episodes, and I have a huge, exciting announcement at the end...
2022-01-3129 min
Embracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer22. Family Thankfulness Challenge!Who else is so excited for a new month!? Yay! Join us for a fun family thankfulness challenge. Download here!
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2021-11-0106 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer21. The Complaining IsraelitesJoin us for 5 minutes as we talk about Hebrews 3:7-8. Let's be thankful for our fresh manna this week.
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2021-10-2505 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer20. Are We Pushing People to Christ?I have been CONVICTED! Ugh, join me for a (little longer) chat on what truly matters and if we're pushing people to Christ or to our policies. At the end of the day, knowing Christ and having a relationship with Him is all that matters.
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2021-10-1809 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer19. Prayers to Think ThroughSometimes I find myself starting my week already knowing it's going to be full of chaos. Think through these prayers with me today. Instead of being overwhelmed I pray these help refocus you for a great week, regardless of what happens.
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2021-10-1105 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer18. Social Media and Our PurposeDo you feel like your life isn't as important as those who you see on social media? Does social media bring discontentment or jealousy in your heart? Sometimes our lives can seem purposeless because we're not doing all the things other people are. But be encouraged because YOUR life has just as much value. God sees your work. Cleaning your house, schooling children, being faithful in your job, loving your spouse, etc. are all huge things in the Lord's eyes. We know this, but let's live out our lives walking in this truth.
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2021-10-0406 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer17. God Made YOU Their MamaReminder! You are that child’s mom for a REASON. God has given us these kids as a GIFT and it’s our responsibility to shepherd them well.
If that means school looks different this year, or you’re protecting them from something, standing up to something, or being the one who decides what’s best for them, DO IT. And don’t apologize. God is raising up moms who are clothed in STRENGTH, who are not fearful, who are armed with the armor of Christ, and who are fierce. You’re doing good work mamas!
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2021-09-2706 min
Embracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer16. Anna Bay Hutchison + Forgiving and Walking FREEPosting our last episode of our "women's voices" series! After the pandemic, a baby, and a book, I finally put out this conversation I had with Anna Bay Hutchison last year! We talk about forgiving and walking in the freedom and joy that Christ came to give! I hope you feel encouraged by this!
2021-09-2135 minThe Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Managing Emotions and Overwhelm Using Brain Science and Biblical Truth for Calm + Clarity120: The Truth About Finding Contentment in God During Trials with Nicole JacobsmeyerWe all wonder how to find contentment in Christ when we’re struggling through life challenges, don't we? That’s what my guest Nicole Jacobsmeyer and I talk about on today’s podcast. We share about finding contentment in the Lord when we’re going through difficult seasons. We talk about how joy isn’t a requirement for contentment, the gifts of waiting in the messy middle of a trial, and the power of God’s love that woos us to a deeper understanding of peace and contentment despite life’s circumstances. I love that this conversatio...
2021-06-2950 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer15. Sarah Molitor + Motherhood and MarriageMy conversation with Sarah was so much fun! We talked about her 5 precious boys, struggles in early marriage, homeschooling, the self-care era, and so much more! Follow her on Instagram!This wraps up the end of Season One. We'll kick off Season Two in...
2020-06-0830 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer14. Amy Baker + Walking Through A NightmareJoin Amy today as she shares part of her desperately difficult story. Find Amy on Instagram.Don't forget to find me on IG or my blog!
2020-06-0126 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer13. Tabitha Panariso + Fighting The Good FightToday Tabitha and I talk about all the things. This Colorado mom of 3 has it in her heart to help other women fight the good fight. We discuss passions and loss and things we are learning along the way. Tabitha's InstagramDon't forget to find me on...
2020-05-2532 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer12. Grace Shepard + Finding Hope in the UnknownJoin Grace and I as we talk about what it's like to be a military mom and wife and the patient endurance that you need to get through in this role. Grace's Instagram Don't forget to find me on Instagram or check out my blog!
2020-05-1829 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer11. Bethany Davis + God Is Always CloseJoin my best friend Bethany and I as we talk about doubts we have as Christians. When we take a step back we see that God has always been there and we owe our life to Him. Find Bethany on InstagramDon't forget to find me on Instagram or Facebook,...
2020-05-1125 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer10. Caitlin Houston + Covid-19On this week's SPECIAL EDITION, I had the privilege interviewing my friend Caitlin Houston. She's a busy wife, mama, blogger, and content creator, but her life was turned upside down when she tested positive for coronavirus. Join us as we talk about...
2020-05-0750 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer9. Erin Barsness + Miracles In MotherhoodJoin Erin and I as we talk all things motherhood and the hidden miracles in our every day life. Erin's YouTubeErin's BlogErin's InstagramErin's FacebookDon't forget to find me on Instagram or Facebook, subscribe to this podcast, and give it a rating!...
2020-05-0426 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer8. Ashley Fontaine + ChickFilA and When The Church HurtsToday Ashley and I talk all about her job at Chick-Fil-A and then we get deep and talk about the devastation that comes when you leave a church. It's so difficult to have conflict, drama, pain, and heartbreak in the church when you crave depth and...
2020-04-2738 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer7. Shadell Clark + Depression and Suffering WellShadell Clark and I talk about everything from Catholicism to New Ageism, mental health, when a parent passes away, suffering well, and more! Come join us! I think you'll love her honesty and wisdom as she shares her story. Follow her...
2020-04-2040 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer6. Mikella Van Dyke + Knowing The WordJoin Mikella and I as we talk about knowing God's Word for ourselves. Mikella shares her passion for her ministry and how she started it. All the links below!Chasing Sacred AppJournalBlogInstagramE-CourseGive Them Grace BookDon't forget to rate,...
2020-04-1323 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer5. Allison Ivan + Our IdentityToday Allison and I talk about forgoing our perfection to find our freedom in Christ. Allison shares her story of being stripped of her identity and how beautiful it was to finally be free of her identity that was once found in her accomplishments. Find...
2020-04-0632 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer4. Brittany Goyak + Parental Loss and MotherhoodToday I talk with my dear friend Brittany from Colorado! She is a boy mom and shares practical advice on how to live out the Gospel and show your kids the love of Jesus. Brittany also walked through some extremely difficult things this past year and I...
2020-03-3031 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer3. Lena Sloan + Miscarriage and AlaskaJoin Lena and I as we talk through loss and miscarriage. Lena shares how it feels to be quarantined in Alaska during this time of isolation and shares some tidbits to help you get through difficult times. Below are her links! Lena's Blog Lena's Business Instagram Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and Facebook!
2020-03-2736 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer2. Teresa Gonzalez + Homeschooling ResourcesTeresa and I talk motherhood, working from home, and how we're feeling during the quarantine. She provides helpful resources, wisdom for this crazy season and encouragement for the overwhelmed mom. Here are her links! Instagram Homeschooling Resources Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and let me know if you want to share your story!
2020-03-2527 minEmbracing Chaos with Nicole Jacobsmeyer1. Let's Do ThisWelcome to the brand NEW Embracing Chaos Podcast where every woman has a voice an a story to share. Join me for weekly interviews of women just like you sharing their perspective on life and their personal stories about how God met them in their chaos. Can't wait to dive in, and please message me on Instagram if you want to be on the show! Your story matters and your voice needs to be heard :)
2020-03-1906 min
Beautifully ImperfectEp. 12 - How To Balance Work and MarriageToday, we decided to revisit the topic of marriage. We received a lot of feedback from episode 7 - The Best Tip for a Healthy Marriage , so we thought it would be fun to talk about marriage with a focus on dealing with the busyness of life. Careers, work schedules, home life, and the balance of it all is an ongoing trial that can push any relationship to the brink of crazy. We give our best tips and advice for getting through the seasons of imbalance, frustration, and schedules that can disconnect you from your spouse. This 12th episode wraps up...
2020-03-1622 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 11 - 5 Tips For Keeping SaneToday we want to bring you 5 tips for keeping sane while walking through an overwhelming season! It’s safe to say, we all have walked through times when life can feel so overwhelming, lonely, wonderful, challenging, and everything in between so we thought we'd share some things that help us because we both are currently in that overwhelming time. From daily tasks to mindset tools, this episode is FULL of practical tips to help you “do life”. We love to hear from our listeners! Be sure to comment below with any tips you use to help make life easier or hacks...
2020-03-0827 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 10 - The Prosperity Gospel Is NOT The GospelToday we want to talk about a very controversial topic...and that is that the prosperity gospel is NOT the gospel. We've sprinkled what we believe is true about this topic in a few of our episodes, but today we thought, why not dive in and actually talk...
2020-03-0225 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 09 - Struggling With Mental HealthIn this episode, we open up about our struggles with mental health and difficult seasons we’ve faced throughout our lives.
2020-02-2436 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 08 - Q&A with Emily and NicoleIn this episode we answer questions from our listeners! It’s a fun episode where we talk about a myriad of topics. We love sharing random things about us because we all get to know each other more when we open up about all the nuances of being who we...
2020-02-1735 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 07 - The Best Tip for a Healthy MarriageIn episode 7 we dish on some of our takeaways about marriage so far with SUPER BUSY husbands, kids, work, and all that life brings.
2020-02-1035 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 06 - How To Handle Being a Multi-Passionate MomIn this episode we dive into the delicate line it can sometimes be when balancing motherhood and all the things that make us tick as individuals.
2020-02-0327 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 05 - When Christians Hurt ChristiansWe tackle the hard topic of Christians hurting Christians in order to help people that have been hurt by others in the faith
2020-01-2725 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 04 - Can There Be Joy In Suffering?In this episode we confront the reality that life has A LOT of suffering
2020-01-2027 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 03 - 6 Practical Tips for Daily RoutinesIn this episode, we jump in to practical tips, hacks, and mindset goals to utilize daily for living a more intentional life, giving you the opportunity to live your best life NOW!
2020-01-1327 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 02 - Pitfalls of the EnneagramThe top pitfalls of labeling yourself with the Enneagram and other personality tests
2020-01-1327 minBeautifully ImperfectEp. 01 - Welcome!Welcome to the brand new Beautifully Imperfect Podcast, hosted by Emily Vermillion and Nicole Jacobsmeyer!
2019-12-2618 min
Life Sunny-side UpFinding JOY when life is HARD with Nicole JacobsmeyerAs moms, sometimes we have no other option than to power through everything. We have other people besides ourselves to think about and we put ourselves on the back burner because our kids, our spouse, our families, our job and everything else is more important. For Nicole, the signs of her disease were hidden under the exhaustion of having to raise three little children, and it wasn’t until her oldest son noticed a lump on her neck, that she went to get herself checked up. The news of having cancer came on top of all the...
2019-10-0940 min