There’s a tension many of us feel as believers: we want to be bold about our faith, but we also want to be wise, professional, and respected in the workplace. We’ve all heard “preach the Gospel, and if necessary, use words”—but let’s be real, sometimes it feels like even our presence as Christians in corporate spaces is unwelcome. According to a 2023 Barna Group study, nearly half of practicing Christians under age 40 feel conflicted about sharing their faith at work, worried about offending col...
Aug 26, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Let’s be honest: heartbreak hurts enough when nobody knows your name. But when your personal life becomes public fodder—when strangers dissect your story, speculate about your decisions, and cast judgments from behind their screens—the wound cuts even deeper. Here’s the problem: We were never designed to process pain under a microscope. Healing is a sacred, private journey. Yet sometimes God allows our private struggles to spill into public view—not to shame us, but to shape us. Today, I am join...
Aug 19, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Most of us have not been taught how to handle conflict well. We’ve learned how to shut down, lash out, avoid, or pretend—but not how to lean in with love and truth. And this is a problem—because difficult conversations aren’t going away. They’re part of life. Whether you’re dealing with a strained relationship, tension at work, or just trying to talk through different perspectives—learning how to communicate across discomfort is essential. Studies show that, in personal relationships, fear of co...
Aug 12, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Have you ever felt certain God was calling you to do something—but the moment you stepped out, the people you thought would cheer you on either went quiet... or walked away? If you've been there, you're not alone. And you're not crazy. We’re communal beings. We crave belonging. So when doing what God told us to do isolates us, it can leave us wondering: Did I hear Him right? Am I being prideful? Why is no one standing with me? Today’s conversation with Tim Ross is a healing, honest, and holy one...
Aug 05, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In today's episode of The Nona Jones Show, I'm joined by Abby Zachritz to discuss the unique challenges—and yes, the joys—of parenting children with disabilities and complex medical diagnoses. Now, before we get into it, let’s look at the reality: ➡️ In the U.S. alone, 1 in 6 children has a developmental disability. ➡️ Over 3 million children live with complex medical conditions requiring ongoing care. ➡️ And behind every one of those children is a parent—a warrior—often juggling grief, advocacy...
Jul 29, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 12
You know those moments… Someone makes a comment. You see a post online. You walk into a room and suddenly feel like you don’t belong. Your chest tightens. Your thoughts race. You question your worth. And before you even know it, insecurity has hijacked your peace. But what if I told you that insecurity isn’t the problem? The real issue is what we do with those moments—how we interpret them, how we internalize them, and whether we process them or allow them to take root in our identity. That’s wh...
Jul 22, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 11
After nearly twenty years in corporate leadership—serving as an executive at some of the largest companies in the world—I recently made the decision to step away and go full-time into entrepreneurship and ministry, and I know I'm not alone. According to a 2023 McKinsey report, nearly 70% of Americans say they’ve considered leaving their jobs to pursue more meaningful work, and more than 5 million new business applications were filed in the U.S. in 2022 alone. That tells me something: people are ...
Jul 15, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Join my Patreon today and get early access to new sermons, behind-the-scenes vlogs, and more exclusive content! http://patreon.com/nonanotnora We live in a world that celebrates perfection, filters out flaws, and makes it seem like everybody has it all together—except us. But the truth is, insecurity affects everyone, no matter how successful, talented, or confident they might appear. And the real danger isn’t just feeling insecure—it’s pretending we’re not. Because when we hide our struggles, w...
Jul 08, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Join my Patreon today and get early access to new sermons, behind-the-scenes vlogs, and more exclusive content! http://patreon.com/nonanotnora What if I told you that the life you’re living today is a direct result of the thoughts you’ve been thinking? The Bible says in Romans 12:2, ‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.’ This isn’t just spiritual advice—it’s a blueprint for a better life. So today, we’re diving into what it really means to...
Jul 01, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Join my Patreon today and get early access to new sermons, behind-the-scenes vlogs, and more exclusive content! http://patreon.com/nonanotnora Many of us carry wounds from friendships that didn’t go the way we hoped. Maybe you’ve been hurt, betrayed, or even excluded. Maybe you’ve told yourself, "I don’t do female friends," because the pain of past relationships still lingers. Although you may not realize it, the root of this mindset is insecurity. But, despite your past experience, I need you t...
Jun 24, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Join my Patreon today and get early access to new sermons, behind-the-scenes vlogs, and more exclusive content! http://patreon.com/nonanotnora The words that we speak over ourselves shape our self-image, and negative self-talk can keep us bound in cycles of insecurity. Today, we're learning how to overcome that negative self-talk and replace it with God's truth about us! Join my newsletter today to receive exclusive content including early access to new messages! https://www.thenonajones.co Orde...
Jun 18, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Most of us have spent years building our confidence on insecure foundations; things like our achievements, our appearance, and people’s opinions. But real, unshakable confidence can only be built on one foundation: faith in God. If you’ve ever struggled with insecurity, doubt, or feeling like you’re not enough—this conversation is for you. I'm joined by my good friend, Dr. DeeDee Freeman, a woman of faith, strength, and undeniable confidence. Join us as we learn how to see ourselves the way God ...
Jun 10, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Studies show that increased social media use is directly linked to lower self-esteem, higher anxiety, and even depression—especially among young adults and teens. The American Psychological Association reports that excessive social media consumption can distort our self-perception and increase feelings of inadequacy. But here’s the truth: Social media is a tool —it’s not the enemy. The real battle is how we use it and how we allow it to shape our sense of worth. So today, we’re diving deep into ...
Jun 03, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Have you ever felt like you’re just not enough? Not smart enough, not successful enough, not worthy enough? In a world that constantly tells us we need to do more, be more, and have more, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing the lie, "I’m not enough." But here’s the truth: That lie is designed to keep you stuck, small, and scared. Today, we’re dismantling that deception and stepping into the truth that you were created with divine purpose, equipped with everything you need to thrive....
May 27, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In a world where social media gives us a front-row seat to everyone else’s highlight reel, it’s easy to feel like we’re falling behind. But what if I told you that comparison isn’t just unhelpful—it’s toxic? My guest today is a Grammy-winning artist, a scholar, and now an author whose latest book challenges us to climb higher—not by looking at others, but by looking within...Jonathan McReynolds!
May 20, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We live in a world that constantly tells us to measure ourselves against someone else—whether it’s their success, their appearance, their influence, or even their faith journey. The truth is, God never called us to live in the shadow of someone else’s purpose. He called us to live fully and joyfully in the assignment He has given us. Joining me to unpack this is my dear friend, powerhouse Bible teacher, and best-selling author, Priscilla Shirer!
May 20, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Order my new book The Gift of Rejection here: https://www.nonajones.com/books/the-gift-of-rejection I recently released my new book, The Gift of Rejection, and I have been so encouraged and inspired by the number of people who have reached out to say the book has changed their life. After more than a year of carrying this message around the United States and internationally, I can say with complete confidence that rejection is the most common form of human trauma. But, there is hope and healing....
Oct 27, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Today I want to tackle an aspect of rejection that doesn’t get talked about enough and that is how rejection shapes identity. There are people walking this earth who genuinely believe that the reason they do what they do is because it’s just who they are, not realizing that the reason they do what they do is because of rejection pain.
Oct 20, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 7
It is human nature to experience rejection and think something is wrong with us because of another person’s choice, but my hope is that we will begin to seek God for wisdom on how to make rejection serve his purpose for us. And, today, I am joined by my good friend and special guest, Christine Caine, whose entire life is a case study in how to do this with grace. Order my new book The Gift of Rejection here: https://www.nonajones.com/books/the-g......
Oct 13, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 6
When rejection first happens, the pain is so visceral that it’s almost impossible to imagine anything good coming out of it. But, today, I am joined by special guest, Dr. Dharius Daniels, who is going to help all of us see how, in the hands of God, rejection positions you for purpose. Order my new book The Gift of Rejection here: https://www.nonajones.com/books/the-g......
Oct 07, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Order my new book The Gift of Rejection here: https://www.nonajones.com/books/the-g... I can tell you without a doubt that my new book, The Gift of Rejection, is the most important book I’ve ever written. And I believe it will be one of the most important books you will ever read because you will never experience the fullness of joy and purpose that God has for you when you are carrying rejection wounds. You can say, “I’m over it” all you want to, but the fact of the matter is that rejection hur...
Sep 29, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
No matter how psychologically or emotionally strong you may think you are, rejection hurts. And it hurts because we only experience rejection when we thought we were accepted. So, when rejection happens, it doesn’t just injure our pride, it breaks our heart and shatters our hope. Today, I want to talk about the ways rejection expresses itself through us; some ways are subtle and some ways are overt, but the bottom line is that rejection is not something you just “get over.” It is something you h...
Sep 22, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
I recently spoke with several single friends and colleagues who shared their frustration at the state of the dating pool. Some of them had thought they found their person, only to get rejected by the person. Others have simply stopped dating altogether after racking up more rejections and disappointments than they can count. All of them expressed discouragement and confusion by what seemed like relationship dead-end after relationship dead-end. But, what if their dead-ends… were actually detours...
Sep 15, 2024•37 min
Rejection taught me to see myself as disposable. It taught me to see myself as unworthy and, because of that, there have been times in my life when I’ve settled for being treated in ways that are beneath what my humanity deserves. So, this season we’re going deep into the choppy waters of rejection and today I want to start by sharing the revelation that actually set me down this path a little more than a year ago.
Sep 10, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
What do you do when you start to feel uncomfortable in something and sense God may be calling you to leave it, but it’s all you know? Maybe it’s a long-term relationship that isn’t growing with you, or maybe it’s a city you no longer feel you should live in, or maybe it’s a job you feel you’ve outgrown. How do you discern the voice of God from your personal fears or desires? Today, I want to talk about how I have learned to hear the voice of God when he called me to resign from two jobs I loved....
Jun 30, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The term “narcissist” has entered popular culture over the last few years thanks to the work of psychologists like Dr. Ramini and her powerful podcast called Navigating Narcissism. There have also been a number of self-aware narcissists who have created platforms to share their experiences to help people who have been dealing with narcissists heal. Today, I want to shed light on how being raised by a narcissistic parent or parents can prime us to fall victim to a narcissist later in life. And I ...
Jun 24, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 13
You have probably heard the statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce. It’s a grim number, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping people from getting married. Instagram is overflowing with photos of stunning weddings at exclusive locations, featuring couture gowns, and opulent parties. But, after the fairy dust settles, research shows that 72% of couples run into difficulty in marriage because they didn’t understand what a lifelong marriage really requires before tying the knot. Today I’m joi...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In 1960, 17% of boys grew up in homes without their biological fathers; less than 2 in 10. But, in 2022, the Institute for Family Studies found that 32% of boys, 1 in every 3, are now growing up in homes without their biological fathers. 1 in 4 children in the US are growing up in homes without their biological fathers; that is more than 18M children. Well, today I have a special guest with me, Antwan Steele, who is going to talk about his experience grappling with his own father’s absence so th...
Jun 09, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today I want to tackle the issue of cheating because social media has made it easier than ever for people to do it. If you have been cheated on, you know it is a devastating experience that completely obliterates trust. Some people have been so devastated by cheating that they have sworn off the idea of ever trusting someone again. But, I want to share my story and what I learned because my hope is that you will open yourself to the possibility of being loved well one day....
Jun 02, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
I’m an only child and friendship hasn’t always come easily to me because I spent a lot of my time alone as a child. Being alone comes naturally to me; being a friend does not. Yet, I have been blessed with a friendship that has been a source of healing for me and today we’re going to talk about how it happened.
May 27, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
