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The Resilient Pastor60 | Nona Jones on Embracing Rejection & Finding Strength in MinistrySend us a textSharon Hodde Miller talks with Nona Jones about how rejection can shape your purpose and strengthen your ministry. Drawing from her own experiences in leadership, Nona shares how pastors can process hurt, set healthy expectations in relationships and stay resilient in the face of challenges.Episode LinksDownload Barna's Thriving Church booklet for 15 key dimensions of church health at barna.com/measuring-what-matters.Check out Nona Jones's book, The Gift of Rejection, wherever books are sold.Watch this episode on Barna’s YouTube Channel.View all Resilient Pastor po...2025-05-0846 min
B. Lifted Up!"INTENTIONAL LIVING" w/ Nona Jones | B. Lifted Up! RadioAs a Preacher, Business Executive, Author, and Entrepreneur -- Nona Jones knows about the grace of God. Since being licensed into the gospel ministry at the age of 17, Nona has preached around the world. As a business executive and entrepreneur, she has been profiled by ESSENCE Magazine as an “Under 40 Woman to Watch” and Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida’s “30-Something All-Stars.” She has sold tens of thousands of books, including “Killing Comparison” and “Success from the Inside Out” – and her latest, “The Gift of Rejection”. Nona has lived the transformational power of The Divine. In her own words, “But God!” Yo...2025-02-0246 min
The Wow FactorNona Jones | Global Ambassador for YouVersion, Bestselling Author, and Advocate for Faith-Based Leadership | Leading in Times of TensionNona Jones is a rare combination of preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur. She currently serves as Global Ambassador for YouVersion, publicly championing its family of 715M+ downloaded Bible Apps. Her corporate leadership experience includes serving as Chief Content & Partnerships Officer at YouVersion, Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta (formerly Facebook), and Chief External Affairs Officer for a multi-state school for at-risk girls. Nona is the bestselling author of Killing Comparison and Success from the Inside Out and her latest book, The Gift of Rejection, which was released in October 2024. A graduate of the University of F...2025-01-1539 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastNona Jones: Why Rejection Is a Gift From GodGet notes on this podcast here: Nona Jones joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she came to see it, not as an enemy, but as a gift. Dr. Jody Dean joined us last week to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking away from ministry’s personal side, administration supports and empowers pastoral care. Check out our conversation with him here: ► Listen on Apple: Visit ChurchLeaders Website: Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: Follow ChurchLeaders on X: Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest...2024-12-0428 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastNona Jones: Why Rejection Is a Gift From GodGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501752-nona-jones-rejection-gift-god.html Nona Jones joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she came to see it, not as an enemy, but as a gift. Dr. Jody Dean joined us last week to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking away from ministry’s personal side, administration supports and empowers pastoral care. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501014-jody-de...2024-12-0428 minThe Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastNona Jones: Why Rejection Is a Gift From GodGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501752-nona-jones-rejection-gift-god.html Nona Jones joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she came to see it, not as an enemy, but as a gift. Dr. Jody Dean joined us last week to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking away from ministry’s personal side, administration supports and empowers pastoral care. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501014-jody-de...2024-12-0428 min
Faith Driven EntrepreneurEpisode 319 - Nona Jones: Why Rejection Makes Better EntrepreneursIn this engaging conversation, Justin Forman and Nona Jones explore the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship. Nona shares her remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in corporate America and now in ministry. They discuss the importance of recognizing God's guidance in our lives, the balance between faith and fear, and the distinction between being called and driven. Nona emphasizes the need to overcome comparison and celebrate others' successes while also reframing rejection as a gift that can lead to growth and purpose. In this conversation, Nona Jones discusses the transformative power of rejection, emphasizing that...2024-12-0339 min
Servant Leadership PodcastNona Jones: The Power of Rejection in Building Resilient LeadersToday on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Nona Jones, an accomplished leader, speaker, and author who has spent her career at the intersection of faith, technology, and leadership.
From her pioneering role as the Head of Global Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook to her impactful work at YouVersion, Nona has been a trailblazer in helping organizations and leaders leverage technology to create meaningful connections.
In this episode, Nona shares her extraordinary journey, overcoming trauma and rejection to become a voice of hope and empowerment for leaders around the world.
00:00 Nona Jones Intro
00:48 Welcome Nona Jones
01:04 Nona's Career Journey
05:04 The...2024-11-1934 min
Success Story with Scott D. ClaryNona Jones - Tech Executive, Author & Speaker | Harness Your Pain to Propel Your Purpose➡️ Start Here: https://stan.store/scottdclary ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The GuestNona Jones stands as a formidable force at the intersection of faith, technology, and leadership, transforming lives through her multifaceted career as an author, speaker, and executive leader. Rising above childhood adversity, she made history as Meta's Head of Global Faith-Based Partnerships, where she revolutionized how religious organizations engage with digital platforms. Her bestselling books, including "S...2024-11-1552 min
WHOA That's Good PodcastHow You Can Reframe Your Rejection & Begin the Healing | Sadie Robertson Huff & Nona JonesNona Jones brings a word in today's episode where she candidly shares with Sadie about her incredibly traumatic and abusive childhood. Nona talks about being told she was unwanted by her mom and how she was forced back into an abusive situation with her mom's live-in boyfriend — but how she's learned, with God's help, to work through the overwhelming feelings of rejection she's experienced. Rejection IS painful — we all experience it in different ways — but what lessons can we learn from it too? As Nona says, "Pain is just the wrapping paper" and encourages us to dig deep and observ...2024-10-231h 02
In Totality with Megan AshleyThe Gift of Rejection (Ft. Nona Jones)Join Me, Megan Ashley for a transformative episode as we welcome back Nona Jones, our first repeat guest, to share her journey from a thriving executive role to embracing full-time ministry. Nona opens up about the challenges of redefining her identity beyond her career and how leaving behind a steady paycheck deepened her faith and reliance on God. We discuss living out your faith daily, especially when God's plans take unexpected turns, and explore how ministry can extend beyond the church into every aspect of life, including the marketplace. Nona's personal reflections highlight the p...2024-10-081h 04
Chrystal Evans Hurst#501 - Nona Jones - Overcoming Rejection
Have the wounds of rejection caused you to believe that you’re not enough? Maybe rejection has left you feeling that you will never be enough.
My friend Nona Jones returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book, “The Gift of Rejection.” She shares how she has overcome the pain of rejection and stepped into her purpose.
And I want that for you too. When you are willing to get to the root of painful experiences, you can let go of bitterness to become a better you.
Highlights from Today’s Episode
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Have the wounds of rejection caused you to believe that you’re not enough? Maybe rejection has left you feeling that you will never be enough.
My friend Nona Jones returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book, “The Gift of Rejection.” She shares how she has overcome the pain of rejection and stepped into her purpose.
And I want that for you too. When you are willing to get to the root of painful experiences, you can let go of bitterness to become a better you.
Highlights from Today’s Episode
Ide...2024-10-0748 min
Together We Rise PodcastS2. Ep1 THE GIFT OF REJECTION with Nona JonesWelcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. In our Season 2 premiere episode, we're excited to speak with special guest Nona Jones.Nona Jones is a rare combination of tech executive, author, speaker, and preacher. She currently serves as Global Ambassador for You version and has served as their Chief Content and Partnerships Officer as well as as Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta. Nona is the best-selling author of Killing Comparison and Success fr...2024-09-1450 min
Women of ImpactBig Signs He's Not the One For You! Nona Jones PT 2Welcome back to part 2 of this frikin’ powerful conversation with preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur, Nona Jones. Now I know for a frikin’ fact that you have been rejected at some point in your life, because in all honesty, who the hell hasn't? But the question is, how do you respond to that rejection? In this episode, Nona Jones is actually changing the way that we think about rejection, and I'm telling you, it is such a damn empowering tool that you're going to want...2024-09-0558 min
Christine Caine's Life & Leadership Podcast with Propel WomenDon’t Waste Your Down Time with Nona JonesLearn more about Trevecca Nazarene University here.
Joining us today on the podcast is Nona Jones from The Bible App. In today's episode, Nona shares what Sabbath rest looks like to her and how to not waste your down time. Christine Caine and Rachel Hunka with Propel Women glean principles on how to experience renewal in purposeful ways. Nona's wisdom runs deep - you will be simultaneously blessed and encouraged by this episode!
Follow Nona on Instragram @nonanotnora, check out her article on PropelWomen.org: A Fresh Vision for Social Media, and check out her books...2024-09-0518 min
Women of ImpactBig Signs He's Not the One For You! | Nona Jones PT 1Have you ever been hit so hard by rejection that it felt like your entire world was falling apart? Whether it’s getting passed over for that dream job, being ghosted after a date you thought went great, or dealing with a partner who betrayed you – rejection can be absolutely soul-crushing.But what if I told you that rejection could actually be your secret weapon?In this episode of Women of Impact, preacher, business executive, and author Nona Jones is sharing how she mastered the a...2024-09-0453 min
The Nona Jones ShowHow to Stay Fly As You AgeIn this episode of Nona Jones, Nona will interview her Godmother about her life and corresponding lessons on love, friendship, courage, style, and more!2024-04-221h 12The Nona Jones ShowKnowing When to Let GoIn this episode of Nona Jones, Nona will share lessons she has learned about how and when to let go after being disappointed by people and/or situations.2024-04-1536 minThe Nona Jones ShowMother Wounds: My Healing JourneyIn this episode of The Nona Jones Show, Nona will share her personal journey to healing from the deep wound of abandonment by her mother and the critical role forgiveness plays in healing the hurts that linger in our hearts.2024-04-0843 minThe Nona Jones ShowWho is Nona Jones?In this episode of the Nona Jones Show, Nona will introduce herself to viewers and listeners, starting from early childhood through marriage, career, and ministry.2024-04-0145 min
The Messy Table with Jenn JewellEP. 147 | Nona Jones [The Flip Side of Rejection]Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? And maybe it was more than mere feelings—you were legitimately abandoned, unwanted, dismissed, or devalued. But did you also know there’s a flip side to rejection?
Our fabulous guest for today’s episode at The Messy Table wears all the hats and does all the things. Nona Jones is a wife and mother, innovator and survivor, and a rare combination of preacher, business executive, author/speaker, and entrepreneur. But despite her personal success, she’s also known deep rejection—describing herself as a statistically improbable product of God’s grac...2024-03-0556 minIn Totality with Megan AshleyMind, Body, and Spirit (Ft. Nona Jones)Join me, Megan Ashley, as I sit down with the remarkable Nona Jones. Together, we explore the rejuvenating feeling of 2024, sharing our sense of hope and the refreshing idea of surrendering to a higher power's plan. Our candid discussion reveals how both of us are entering this new chapter with optimism, despite past hardships. As we warm up with some light-hearted icebreakers, Nona's passion for reading and love for a diverse array of cuisines shine through, alongside our mutual adoration for Thai food and running as a preferred way to stay fit.Listen in...2024-02-061h 30
The Common Good PodcastNona Jones on Her Calling to Facebook, YouVersionNona Jones, Chief Content and Partnerships Officer at YouVersion, discusses her role and the mission of YouVersion. She explains that YouVersion is not just the Bible app, but a family of apps that aim to encourage and challenge people to seek intimacy with God every day. Nona also shares how people can use the various YouVersion apps to stick to their New Year's resolution of reading the Bible and growing in their intimacy with God. The conversation also touches on the debate between digital and physical Bibles, and Nona shares about her ministry and her upcoming book, 'The Gift...2023-12-0709 min
Beautiful ChurchNona Jones | Discovering God, Our Identity, In A Social Media AgeIn this episode we talk with Nona Jones.
Nona Jones is a rare combination of preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur. She currently serves as the Chief Content & Partnerships Officer at YouVersion, maker of the 500M download Bible App. Her corporate leadership includes serving as the Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, Chief External Affairs Officer for a multi-state school for at-risk girls and Public Policy Director for a multi-service utility company. She is the bestselling author of three books, including Killing Comparison, Success from the Inside Out and From...2023-11-101h 00
I Dare You PodcastEpisode 79: Three Ways to Kill Toxic Comparison with Nona JonesNona Jones is a rare combination of business executive, best-selling author, preacher, and entrepreneur. She currently serves as the Chief Content & Partnerships Officer at YouVersion, and her corporate leadership experience includes serving as the Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta. Nona is also the bestselling author of three books, including Killing Comparison, Success from the Inside Out and From Social Media to Social Ministry, the globally acclaimed guide to digital discipleship for churches.
As a business executive and entrepreneur, she has been profiled by ESSENCE Magazine as an “Under 40 Woman to Watch” and Florida Trend Magazine as on...2023-07-2538 min
The Holy Post556: Teen Mental Health Revisited & Digital Discipleship with Nona JonesFeedback on the recent episode about the teen mental health report by the CDC was so strong that the Holy Post gang revisits the topic. Jonathan Haidt says three untruths that fuel depression were embraced by progressives ten years ago, but now they’re commonplace among conservatives too. Then, in 1976, Jimmy Carter represented a biblically-rooted evangelicalism that was also politically progressive. So, why did white evangelicals abandon him—or did they? And former Facebook executive, Nona Jones, explains why social media companies say their mission is to create community but their business models do the opposite. Jones still believes ther...2023-03-151h 30
Moms UnscriptedE38 - Nona Jones | Killing ComparisonNona Jones is a rare combination of preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur. Her corporate leadership includes serving as the Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, Chief External Affairs Officer for a multi-state school for at-risk girls and Public Policy Director for a multi-service utility company. Our conversation with Nona spans many topics including rejection, comparison, how to be "successful," health and wellness, and more. Listen in! Show NotesFor more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.Find a MOPS group: 2023-01-3137 min
The His and Her Money ShowHow to Kill Comparison and Live Confident with Nona JonesWhen we compare ourselves to others, it's easy to get caught up in their successes, good fortune, and happiness. But when we focus on how much happier they are than us, how much more successful they are, and how much more money they have than us, it can make us feel worse about ourselves and our lives. Moreover, this can lead to jealousy, bitterness, and resentment. It can also lead us to make bad decisions that could ultimately hurt us financially, physically, and mentally. But how do we stop ourselves from feeling bad about our own lives...2023-01-1139 min
The Making Sunday Happen PodcastEPISODE 378: Killing Comparison with Nona JonesDo you struggle with comparing yourself to others and find yourself lacking? How do we identify that? Why does it matter to us?
How can the Holy Spirit help us deal with it?
We’ll talk about this today on the show with Nona Jones.
Nona is a much in demand author and speaker. She works for Meta or Facebook. Nona and I could talk about a lot of different topics, but we chose one that really roars its ugly head with a lot of us and that is insecurity and comparison. Feeling li...2022-11-2833 min
Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness313: Nona Jones on Falling Prey to Insecurity and Comparison, The Beauty of Being Overlooked, and the Priority of Strengthening Yourself in the LordThis week, my good friend, Nona Jones is back to talk about why people consistently fall prey to insecurity and toxic comparison, and along with that, she will unpack her strategy for renewing the mind. If you enjoy this episode with Nona, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 310: Dharius Daniels on Emotional Intelligence, Living Outside Your Identity, and the Misguided Pursuit of “Your Best Self” 308: Two Narratives that Shape Us, Core Motivations, and Why We are More Than Our Enneagram Type (feat. Beth & Jeff McCord, Your Enneagram Coach) ++++++ Episode Links: Nona's Website | Inst...2022-10-1950 min
Where Ya From? Podcast"Killing Comparison" with Nona Jones“What we believe in our hearts matters more than what we know in our minds,” says Nona Jones, well-known preacher, executive, entrepreneur, and writer of Killing Comparison. She joins VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast to share how the trajectory of her life dramatically changed when she began believing in her heart that she truly is who God says she is. Join us to learn how to be inspired—rather than expired—by people we compare ourselves with, and see how Nona was able to push past the comparison game.Guest Bio:Nona Jones is a...2022-10-1853 min
True North Leader with Bobby Albert#55: Abundance In Christ Over Comparison with Nona Jones The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy and one sneaky way he gets to Christian leaders is through the mental battle of comparison. Guest Nona Jones talks about her new book, "Killing Comparison: Reject The Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident In Who God Made You To Be." In a world that values speed, Nona has done the self-reflective and spiritual work to anchor her self-image in Christ. And that is host Bobby Albert's hope for you! Tune in for biblical lessons on being a living tabernacle and knowing that you are the right person for...2022-09-2829 min
The Conversation with Adam WeberEpisode 175 - How to Kill Comparison with Nona JonesIn this episode, Adam sits down with author, speaker & head of faith-based partnerships at Facebook (aka Meta), Nona Jones. Nona and Adam talk about comparison, insecurities, and why we’re so tempted to define ourselves by our accomplishments. Specifically for leaders, Nona shares the ideas that have taken her own leadership to the next level in business and in ministry. Get a copy of Nona’s new book, Killing Comparison, here:2022-09-2828 minWHOA That's Good PodcastDon't Let Comparison Rob You of the Reason You Were Created | Sadie Robertson Huff & Nona JonesMany people were born an original, but they'll die a duplicate. Sadie and Nona Jones, Meta executive and author, are here to remind us that we were created originals. God doesn't make duplicates, so don't live your life as someone else! Can't escape the cycle of toxic comparison? Nona reveals how you can break free. She also helps us understand where insecurity really comes from. Don't believe lies that counter the truth of God's Word and who He says we are. That's toxic! Nona's book "Killing Comparison" is available now. Learn more about your ad...2022-09-2851 min
Open Your Mind, Open a Free AudiobookKilling Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be Audiobook by Nona JonesListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 570582
Title: Killing Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be
Author: Nona Jones
Narrator: Piper Jones
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6:35:13
Language: English
Release date: 09-27-22
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Counseling & Inspirational
Summary:
Read by the author.
It's time to leave behind the discontent of comparative thinking and discover a free and joyful life in the security of God’s love.
If you find yourself filled with feelings of insecurity, sure that ot...2022-09-276h 35
All It Takes Is A GoalATG 92: The Unexpected Gift of Rejection - My wildly hopeful conversation with Nona JonesIs it really possible to change the future or do our pasts dictate who we are destined to become? Nona Jones would tell you that the future is yours to shape, no matter the circumstances you come from. She had the sort of childhood no one expects good things to come from, so she flipped the script on the world.Nona is now an international speaker, preacher, author, and the head of global faith-based partnerships at Facebook. She is a graduate of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program and was named one of Essence Magazine’s “Under 40 Women to W...2022-09-2638 min