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If you\u2019re trying to figure out how the boys (and men) in your life operate, this week\u2019s guest on the podcast is a <\/span>must-listen<\/span><\/i>. <\/span>Jenilee Samuel<\/span><\/b>, host of the popular podcast <\/span>Java With Jen<\/span><\/a>, offers heartfelt tips\u2014including one question she and her husband have learned to ask that is nearly <\/span>guaranteed<\/span><\/i> to dial down conflict.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Who doesn\u2019t like a guarantee?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jenilee covers priceless ground, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>I also appreciated Jenilee\u2019s transparency in crossing into a topic that has been an area of research interest for me: the so-called \u201cfragile\u201d male ego. If you\u2019re a boy mom, or want to understand your husband better, you\u2019ll want to <\/span>listen to our exchange<\/span><\/a>. Jenilee had an epiphany one day, part of which I\u2019ll share here:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe thing that made me come around to actually humbling myself enough to be like, \u2018I just need to learn how (men) work\u2019 was the fact that I found myself telling my boys, you have to learn how a woman works if you\u2019re going to be able to treat her right. If I\u2019m expecting that from them, I should be willing to do the same thing. It\u2019s not love for me to expect that but not be willing to offer that \u2026 But I had to work through a whole lot of my own resistance.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Jenilee also shared a very direct answer to the question we sprung on her at the end: What is the hardest thing the Lord has asked you to as a woman who is surrounded by testosterone.\u201d Her answer may sound like yours\u2014and you\u2019ll be so encouraged by how she navigated it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Mostly, I think you\u2019ll find practical hope for how to engage with the men and boys in your life in healthy, productive ways without diminishing who <\/span>you<\/span><\/i> are!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By the way, just like that, we\u2019re at the end of season one of our <\/span>I Wish You Could Hear This<\/span><\/i><\/a> podcast! Thank you for listening, sharing with your friends, and supporting us! Your encouragement means the world.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>You can learn more about how to support us practically (and financially) in the notes below. We\u2019ve had a lot of fun with the podcast, and view it as an honor that you\u2019ve brought us into your cars, gym workouts, and whatever other places you listen to podcasts. Season two is coming up. Look for details soon!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f\u202f\u202f <\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>Episode 12 Release Date: June 17, 2025\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Duration: Episode11: 44 minutes \u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f\u202f<\/span>Summary<\/span>:<\/span> Shaunti, Jeff, and Jenilee Samuel (host of the Java with Jen podcast) explore the complexities of being a woman leader in ministry, the challenges of marriage, and the importance of understanding the male psyche. Jenilee shares her journey from being a missionary kid to a co-pastor and her experiences with raising boys. The discussion emphasizes the need for empathy, learning, and the balance between strength and sensitivity in both personal and professional realms. Jenilee also shares her insights on parenting teenage boys, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy marriage.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f\u202f<\/span>Link Mentioned:<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Java with Jen <\/span>Podcast<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jenilee Samuel Website<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Hearing God\u2019s Voice for Everyday Life Journal<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For Women Only<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Support the Show:\u202f<\/span>Our podcast thrives on the support of our incredible listeners<\/span><\/b>. So\u202f<\/span>subscribe to our podcast<\/span><\/b><\/a>,<\/span><\/b>\u202fshare your favorite episodes, leave us a review, or\u202f<\/span>send us an email<\/span><\/a>\u202fto start a conversation about sponsoring an episode or an entire season.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Connect with Us: We love hearing your thoughts, stories, and voices. Connect with us on\u202f<\/span>social media<\/span><\/a>\u202for email us at\u202f<\/span>webcontact@shaunti.com<\/span><\/a>. Your story could be on the next\u202f<\/span>I Wish You Could Hear This<\/span><\/i>\u202fepisode.<\/span> \u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our new podcast,\u202f<\/span>I Wish You Could Hear This<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u202f<\/span><\/b><\/a> is live now with episode 12! Listen, follow, and share with your friends <\/span><\/b>on\u202f<\/span>YouTube<\/span><\/a>, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platforms.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On<\/span>\u202fI Wish You Could Hear This,<\/span><\/i>\u202fJeff and I offer proven steps to help you thrive in your life, faith and relationships. In other words, we\u2019ll offer the practical help you\u2019ve grown accustomed to right here in this blog space.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll take away specific steps that help you today.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll hear not only from us but from fellow authors and friends (so you hear the good behind-the-scenes stuff!), marriage and relationship experts, everyday people, ministry leaders, and other researchers. (We\u202f<\/span>promise<\/span><\/i>\u202fto keep that last one fun and fascinating, not boring!)\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>If you are interested in having Shaunti bring research-based strategies, practical wisdom and biblical principles to your next event, please contact <\/span><\/b>Nicole Owens<\/span><\/b><\/a> at <\/span><\/b>nowens@shaunti.com<\/span><\/b><\/a>.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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