Today my incredible grandmother, Mary Ellen Judson aka Nomi, is on the podcast! We talk about everything: her 50+ year marriage, her beloved three children and nine grandchildren, her amazing "sister the Sister," and how she's shared her God-given gifts at different stages of her life. Nomi is often my first call when I need advice, and I'm over the moon to share her with you all today! Enjoy! About The SundayMonday: Follow The SundayMonday: @thesundaymonday_ Visit our website: www.thesundaymond...
Apr 27, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Today we welcome Missy Brassie to the FOCUS Fridays series! This episode is contagiously joyful, and both Elli and I gained so much from Missy’s courage, faith, and trust. Missy shares how the cultural virtues of FOCUS have continued to serve her in her professional career: Personal excellence, joyful sacrifice, and vital unity. It’s a great episode, and Missy has so much to share about her journey into the secular workforce after a career with FOCUS! Missy Brassie is a Phoenix-based thirty-some...
Apr 23, 2021•33 min
Wow, can you believe we’re already at episode 20?! I am so grateful to everyone who has been listening and also to my wonderful friends who said yes to joining me on the show! If you’ve missed any of the past episodes, I encourage you to go back and listen now. To celebrate 20 episodes, I thought it would be fun to do a Q&A about The SundayMonday and faith/work/life! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions through Instagram, Facebook, and the email list. I had a great time answering th...
Apr 20, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Our first guest on the FOCUS Fridays series is Greg Schmidt! Greg is the Director of Development for the Capuchin Friars in the Western America Province. He funds the work of the 42 friars that serve schools, parishes, and the poor in California and Northern México. An avid golfer, Greg lives with his wife Elli in sunny Santa Barbara, California. In this episode, Greg shares how he received the call to FOCUS, reminisces on his great experiences on staff, and shares how he initially deleted the e...
Apr 16, 2021•20 min
“I have an image of God to bear this week, and not an image of myself to build.” My incredible friend, Jacquelyn Clark, is on the podcast today, and we’re talking about all sorts of things! Jacquelyn is a second year (2L) at the George Washington University School of Law, where she’s learning how to balance her faith, work, and life like a superstar every day! We talk about her journey to law school, what it’s like to find balance in her crazy schedule, and how her contagious joy has affected he...
Apr 13, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
I am over the moon to launch this series with my co-host, Elli Schmidt! In this series, we’re exploring the career paths of former missionaries who have moved into new roles in both the private and public sectors. Buckle up and get ready for this amazing series, launching Friday, April 16!
Apr 09, 2021•7 min
In a world obsessed with identity, achievement, and prestige, moving on from something that we've held as our identity is hard. After spending her childhood dancing, Kelly found herself on the biggest of stages as a professional dancer for the NFL. But after achieving such an incredible milestone, Kelly found herself asking, "Is this what God is asking of me?" Her journey through a transition out of a lifetime of competitive dance is so beautiful, and I know her story will increase your trust an...
Apr 06, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What's the point of Young Adult Groups? Will I be welcomed? Isn't YAG just a place to husband hunt? Buckle up folks, because we're tackling these questions (and more) in today's episode. If you've ever been in a Young Adult Group, or have an interest in joining, this podcast breaks down the best ways to plug in, find your people, and create a community of people who will call you higher and help you grow. Joining me is my friend, Kendra, who I met in a San Francisco Young Adult Group! Kendra sha...
Mar 30, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What does it look like to live a life of order? What habits, routines, and disciplines can we implement to live a full, bold, and courageous life, with clear priorities and vision? My guest today is a fount of wisdom when it comes to this very topic, and I'm so thrilled to share her with you today! On this episode, Mary Ellen shares her "Olympian" mentality, how she's made space for silence, the habits that have had the biggest impact on her life, and why a life of order isn't boring. I know thi...
Mar 23, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this minisode, we're tackling uncertainty. Uncertainty is a fact of life – we are simply not in control. How do we marry our uncertainty with our faith? Is it wrong to face doubt and anxiety about the future? Today, I'm talking all about how we can face uncertainty by bringing our fear and worry into the light! I'm sharing two actionable responses to uncertainty, as well as scripture and my absolute favorite prayer to whip out when things get shaky. Give this episode a listen, save it for the...
Mar 18, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Today I’m welcoming Emily St. Paul to the podcast! Emily works for Christ in the City, and has spent the past year and a half working closely with the poor and loving those who she meets on the streets. In this episode, Emily shares her journey to becoming a Christ in the City missionary, offers insight into how we can best love those we encounter in our daily lives, and shares some of the stories and lessons she’ll take away from her time as a missionary. We are called to “know, love, and serve...
Mar 16, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The brilliant and beautiful Schyler Smith is here today to talk all about embracing motherhood and mission in the workplace! Schyler spent the past seven years working for FOCUS, but she's starting a new adventure as a real estate agent in sunny Santa Barbara! Schyler shares her discernment process, how she tackled the transition from mission-centric work to mission-inspired work, and how she fights lies about her value as a working wife and mother. I promise she'll leave you feeling so excited ...
Mar 09, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Today, my girl Hayley is on the show to talk about keeping the faith in Hollywood! Her first feature film appearance is out tomorrow, in Netflix's Moxie, and she shares the crazy God moments that led to her featured role in the film. She also talks about her journey to acting and shares reflections on what it takes to pursue a big dream. Whether you have Walk of Fame aspirations or not, this is a podcast episode that will fire you up for whatever challenge you're getting ready to tackle next! Ab...
Mar 02, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Does the idea of networking make you squirm? Do you envision awkward cocktail tables and quiet zoom happy hours? Well, we're here to bust those networking myths and offer ideas that could even make you look forward to building out your network! Today, I have Sophie-Anne Baril on the show and we're tackling networking. Sophie-Anne shares her story, how she's found a lot of joy and success through developing her network, and her advice to early- and mid-career professionals who are looking to buil...
Feb 23, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this Minisode, we're tackling a big topic: what are you doing with your life? The question seems overwhelming, but we've all asked it of ourselves – and usually not in a kind, encouraging way ;) How can we approach this question through the lens of faith and take proactive steps to explore what we are called to do and who we are called to be? This episode offers three new questions and three actionable ways you can experience the joy, adventure, and purpose God has in store for your life! Abo...
Feb 18, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Happy Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras!! If you're listening on the day we release this, tomorrow kicks off the liturgical season of Lent, forty days during which the Church is invited to pause, reflect, and offer praise, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for our Lord's passion and resurrection. If you're like me, you might not quite know what you're giving up yet. But good news! Today's podcast is all about how we can discern and decide how God desires to grow closer to us this season. My guest toda...
Feb 16, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week, my guest is the inimitable Julie Larkin! Julie is the founder and executive director of Girl Talk , an organization dedicated to building a sisterhood of self-worth through personal storytelling, deeper conversation, and authentic friendship. Girl Talk inspires every woman - from middle schoolers to moms - to recognize and radiate her inherent dignity. We talk about how to move forward when you have a dream or goal that you want to pursue. Julie shares her story of building Girl Talk ...
Feb 09, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This is an episode I'm so stoked to share. My delightful roommate (and friend of 19 years) Kayla is on the show today, and we talk all about how to have respectful and engaging interfaith discussions. Kayla is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (also referred to as the Mormon Church) and I'm Catholic. We grew up together and have seen each other grow and lean into our faiths, and now that we live together, we talk about our faith all the time. Kayla shares a bit about he...
Feb 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week I'm joined by Elli Schmidt to talk all about making decisions with the Holy Spirit! It's only fitting since Elli is a major reason for my desire to invest in my own relationship with the Holy Spirit, a relationship that's poured out so much grace and peace in my life (and in my decision making!) Elli shares how she grew to know the Holy Spirit, shares a story of her own decision making and discernment, and offers encouragement and practical steps to deepen and develop our relationships...
Jan 26, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Tough days happen to all of us. The question is - how do you handle them? In our first minisode, I offer three practical steps to respond, three thoughts on disappointment, and three scripture verses on working well in the midst of frustration. My hope is that this episode will help you deal with whatever disappointment you're facing while continuing to glorify God in your work. What sets us apart as Christians is our ability and desire to stand up for truth, beauty, and goodness, to forgive, an...
Jan 20, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
My dear friend Sarah and I are both in the graduate school application process and we're deeeep in seasons of waiting. What better time to talk about it! No matter what you're waiting on (a job, school, meeting someone, starting a family), waiting is hard. Sarah shares how God has been so present to her in this season and past seasons of waiting. We talk about practical ways to find gratitude in the present and stay grounded no matter what the outcome might be. We also share perspectives on look...
Jan 16, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode is all about creating community! Let’s be real: it’s hard to make friends as an adult. So I went to my resident friendship expert, Mad Stoll, to get all the details on how she builds such incredible community no matter where she goes (4 moves in 4 years!). Mad is a former travel nurse and current burn unit nurse who now calls Austin home. In this episode, she shares helpful and practical tips for introverts and extroverts alike, and we talk about the importance of showing up as we a...
Jan 12, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today I'm sitting down with Julie Barham to talk all things faith and work! Julie ( @district__jules ) shares her career journey from a bakery to her dream job as a consultant! We dive into being intentional and setting up organizational systems, and Julie shares why Bullet Journaling works for her and how it helps her bring God into her work week. There's also a bit of commiserating over the life of a procrastinator ;) . We also discuss sharing our faith in the workplace through living as joyfu...
Jan 06, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the SundayMonday Show! I'm so happy to have you here as we launch the official podcast of the SundayMonday Community. This episode is an introduction to Jane and The SundayMonday, and a quick sneak peek of what's in store for this podcast! Send in a Voice Message here: Voice Message Instagram: @thesundaymonday_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesundaymonday...
Dec 31, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
