Ep. 12
Finding Rest When Life Won't Slow Down
In this episode, Jen talks about the practical and spiritual side of finding rest — not just physical rest, but soul rest — in the middle of a busy, demanding life.
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Return to Jesus Podcast
Honest, encouraging conversations about faith, life, and what it looks like to abide with Jesus every single day.
Return to Jesus Podcast
with Jen Thompson
About the Podcast
The Return to Jesus Podcast is a place where we have real, honest conversations about faith and life. No pretending everything is perfect. No spiritual performance. Just two friends talking about what it looks like to actually walk with Jesus in the middle of real life.
Each episode is designed to encourage you, challenge you, and point you back to Jesus — whether you're in a beautiful season, a stressful one, or somewhere in between.
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Recent Episodes
Ep. 11
What Does It Mean to Abide?
Abiding is one of those words we hear a lot in Christian circles, but what does it actually look like in everyday life? Jen unpacks John 15 and shares what abiding has meant in her own walk with Jesus.
Ep. 10
When You Feel Far from God
Have you ever felt like God is distant — like your prayers aren't getting through? Jen shares vulnerably about seasons of spiritual dryness and what she has learned about returning to Jesus in those moments.
Ep. 9
The Gift of Ordinary Moments
We often wait for the big, dramatic moments to encounter God. But what if He is right there in the ordinary, everyday moments of your life? Jen explores how to find Jesus in the mundane.
Ep. 8
Letting Go of Spiritual Performance
So many of us are exhausted from trying to be 'good enough' Christians. In this episode, Jen talks about the freedom that comes from letting go of spiritual performance and simply returning to Jesus.
Ep. 7
Grace for the Hard Seasons
Life doesn't always go the way we planned. Jen shares about the hard seasons she has walked through and how God's grace has met her in every single one.
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