The Nona Jones Show

There’s a moment in every leader’s life when the assignment that once felt like destiny starts to feel like disobedience. You’re still producing. You’re still respected. But inside, there’s a quiet whisper that says: It’s time to move on.The problem? We often confuse disruption with failure. Especially when we’ve built a name, a reputation, or even an identity around what we do. The idea of stepping away—especially from something successful—can feel like stepping into the unknown with no map and no guarantee.But what if disruption isn’t the end? What if it’s actually the beginning? Today’s conversation is for anyone sensing that nudge to pivot, but unsure how to let go of what’s familiar without falling apart. Because when God says it’s time to shift, obedience is your strategy—and dignity is still possible.

We live in a world obsessed with image. Social media filters, curated feeds, and brand “personas” make it easier than ever to project a version of ourselves that looks good—but isn’t real.The problem? When we hide, we hurt. We disconnect from God, from others, and from our own calling because authenticity is the soil where purpose grows. Living behind a mask might protect you in the moment, but it will suffocate you in the long run.Today’s conversation is for anyone tired of pretending—tired of chasing approval and ready to live in alignment with who God says they are.

We all love the idea of “better.” A better job. A better marriage. A better season. But what we don’t love is the journey it often takes to get there. Because more often than not, the road to better is bumpy, full of unexpected twists, and nothing like the path we imagined.The truth is, some of God’s greatest gifts come wrapped in hardship. The very thing you’re asking Him to remove might be the thing He’s using to refine you, redirect you, and prepare you for the promise.Today’s conversation is about embracing the bumps, not resenting them. Because if you only measure God’s goodness by how smooth the road is, you’ll miss the beauty of how He uses the rough terrain to strengthen your faith.

According to a 2023 report from McKinsey & Company, women remain significantly underrepresented in senior leadership roles, holding only 28% of C-suite positions. And when they do rise, they’re twice as likely to be mistaken for someone more junior, or labeled “aggressive” rather than assertive.The message is clear: lead, but not too boldly. Speak up, but not too loudly. Be strong, but not so strong that you make people uncomfortable.But here’s the truth: the world desperately needs women who are willing to lead with power, confidence, and integrity—all at the same time. Women who refuse to shrink, soften, or silence themselves to fit someone else’s comfort level.Today’s conversation is for every person who’s ready to lead without apology. Because power isn’t the problem. The problem is when we believe we have to abandon ourselves to achieve it.

Offense is one of the enemy’s sharpest weapons — a silent trap that steals your attention, drains your energy, and chains your purpose. It doesn’t just distract you; it hijacks your focus and turns it toward bitterness, resentment, and dishonor. Too many of us are carrying offenses that are holding us back from God’s best. In this message, you will learn how to break the grip of offense, live unoffendable, and keep your heart and mind locked on what truly matters to God.

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 colleagues, jeopardizing relationships, or risking professional consequences.And yet, Jesus never called us to compartmentalize our lives. He didn’t say, “Represent Me only on Sundays.” He said, “Go into all the world.” That includes the conference room, the sales floor, the teacher’s lounge, and the corporate headquarters.Today’s conversation is for anyone wrestling with how to show up fully as a believer in spaces where faith might be met with skepticism. Because the truth is, the world might not be asking about Jesus, but it’s desperately looking for the hope, integrity, and compassion that comes from Him.

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 joined by Samantha Lee, who is going to talk about what it takes to heal when the whole world seems to be watching. Because while your pain might be public, your healing belongs to you—and to God alone.

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 conflict is one of the top reasons people avoid necessary conversations, often leading to resentment, broken trust, and missed opportunities for growth.So today, we’re digging into how to not just have those conversations—but how to hear them with grace and self-awareness. And my brilliant guest today does this work for a living.

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. We’re talking about how to build the courage to go it alone—not because you want to be isolated, but because sometimes obedience will isolate you.

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, financial stress, and loneliness… all while trying to hold their families together.But here’s the thing: in the middle of that storm, there is beauty. There is strength. And there is purpose. And today’s guest is someone who embodies all of that and more.If you are a parent walking through this journey—or if you know someone who is—this conversation is your invitation to breathe, to be seen, and to know: you are not alone.