Book 2 Episode 2: Infertility and God’s Timing (Taylor’s Story)

04/09/25 • 9 min

In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, Taylor Stuart shares her deeply personal story with hosts Kendra and Ellen, along with author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — Jess Connolly. It's a journey marked by doubt and grief, yet filled with hope in God who continues to work in her journey through infertility.

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The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? You’re missing out! Join for free today, and get access to our community, watch exclusive videos by the author, and participate in our Beyond the Pages celebration (it’s how we end every book-reading month!).
If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Snag your copy of Breaking Free from Body Shame.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

Previous Episode

Book 2 Episode 1: Autoimmune Disease and God's Kindness (Melissa's story)

In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, Melissa Taylor, a friend and teammate of hosts Kendra and Ellen, opens up about her personal journey with autoimmune diseases and struggles with body insecurities. The highlight of the episode? Jess Connolly, author of Breaking Free from Body Shame, says something to Melissa that leaves her almost speechless, and it could be just the thing you need to hear too.

Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? You’re missing out! Join for free today, and get access to our community, watch exclusive videos by the author, and participate in our Beyond the Pages celebration (it’s how we end every book-reading month!).
If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Snag your copy of Breaking Free from Body Shame.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

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Book 2 Episode 3: Body Insecurities + Freedom in Christ (Shae’s Story)

In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, Shae Hill opens up to hosts Kendra and Ellen, along with author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — Jess Connolly, about some very relatable struggles. She talks about the constant pressure to "fix" our bodies, the well-meaning but triggering comments from friends, and the challenge of knowing what God says about us but still struggling to fully believe it. Spoiler alert: He loves us anyway.

Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? You’re missing out! Join for free today, and get access to our community, watch exclusive videos by the author, and participate in our Beyond the Pages celebration (it’s how we end every book-reading month!).
If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Snag your copy of Breaking Free from Body Shame.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.