EP 49:The Gift of Rejection (Ft. Nona Jones)

Join Me, Megan Ashley for a transformative episode as we welcome back Nona Jones, our first repeat guest, to share her journey from a thriving executive role to embracing full-time ministry. Nona opens up about the challenges of redefining her identity beyond her career and how leaving behind a steady paycheck deepened her faith and reliance on God.
We discuss living out your faith daily, especially when God's plans take unexpected turns, and explore how ministry can extend beyond the church into every aspect of life, including the marketplace. Nona's personal reflections highlight the power of faith to guide us and draw others to inquire about Christianity.
The conversation also delves into the topic of rejection. Nona shares insights from her book The Gift of Rejection: Harness Your Pain to Propel Your Purpose , explaining how rejection-often seen as a form of trauma-can be transformed into a gift when stewarded well. Drawing from biblical stories like David and Joseph, we explore how rejection can lead to greater purpose, offering strength, healing, and growth through faith.
Other Topics You will Hear:
-Faith
-Transformation
-Ministry
-Identity
-Purpose
-Rejection
-Biblical Examples
-Healing
-Unexpected Blessings
-Living Out Your Faith
-Corporate World
-Divine Purpose
-Growth
-Resilience
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[@polaramondi5305]

This episode was for me. I've received nothing but rejections this year. I have basically not accomplished much in my career and I was finally giving up. This message made me want to carry on because I want to see what purpose all those rejections positioned me for. Thank you Meghan and Nona. Thank you Jesus for speaking to me.

[@alberthayes8018]

This statement is life changing: Guilt is the idea that I made a mistake, shame is the idea that I am a mistake.

[@lemogangmonnahela9091]

"Pain denied doesn't go away, pain denied simply gets absorbed and comes out in other ways." this hit me like a train... Immediately downloaded the Audio book. Meg sis we need Stephanie Ike and Dahter on the pod. Make it happen sis💞

[@sakoyia2780]

I have to watch this in sections, a little a day. This is so edifying and has brought me to tears several times in one sitting. Thank you guys for this conversation. I pray God continues to do his perfect work in the both of you. Sending love, joy, and perfect peace you ladies way 🤎

[@unique1t35]

This entire episode was a download for me! I thank God for this podcast. Many blessings to the both of you!

[@kimberlybunting2691]

This !!!

[@EOOgunro]

Yesss Nona is making her rounds on these podcasts/shows!! Love it

[@Kimone.C.Smith.]

“God uses rejection.” Absolutely! “Pain is rejection’s wrapping paper. The gift is on the inside.” Wow! Sounds like a basic statement but it’s a powerful statement! “You cannot get free from a bondage you haven’t acknowledged!” 😮‍💨 Okay?? The rejection mindset can really keep us in bondage but if we truly view if from the eyes that God is sovereign and all knowing, we can rest in the fact that even in rejection, He is working all things for the good and His glory. This episode was sooo good! Sooo very helpful!♥️ 🤍🤍🤍🛖🛖🛖🤎🤎🤎

[@bbmkstudio]

This was great! You always pick the BEST guests, Megan ❤ Just ordered Nona’s book

[@shelbyspellman3046]

Don’t mind me, just taking notes and marking timestamps that touched me 26:44 “instead of going inward, go upward” … so true ! 34:12 “In order to experience rejection, you have to first have the hope you’ll be accepted” … this makes so much sense 37:45 42:45 “you’re just the avenue in which they decided to release their anger” (43:10) 👏🏾… it’s so easy to forget that hurt people will hurt people . 47:15 51:56 “what they care about is protecting an “image” “What is this rejection positioning me for?”

[@christinatait58]

Can you do this for every episode of the podcast ? This was so good and helpful 🙌🏾Thank you.

[@shelbyspellman3046]

@@christinatait58 awww you’re welcome ! I’ll try my best to remember to take notes & leave em’ on KZbin while I’m listening to the episode.

[@llaw8760]

“What do you need, what can I pray about”?? Now THIS is someone that God has personally assigned for you, and even though it may seem like well why would they care? God has you Megan!! Keep pushing

[@august8158]

Poweful episode! Thank you for this encouraging word❤

[@gcasanova9123]

This was really relatable as a corporate employee and navigating rejection through and outside the workplace.

[@keyonnadorsey6441]

I love this! I can't wait to get the book and dive in.

[@Luvdowtin]

Journey prompt: What is the next step to process this pain. Name your next step in whatever situation you're in. Name your next step!

[@TericaCarter13]

I thank God for these podcast; I love every episode!

[@asialynn1999]

Literally!!

[@stephanieparkssmith609]

43:01 spoke volumes to me❤I needed to hear this

[@MichaelPeterson-w2j]

You have a gift for explaining difficult concepts!

[@ChristianEvans-x1u]

This was so good! Nona thank you for sharing your story and letting God use you in this way! We are all definitely dealing with some form of rejection and mine definitely led me into sin. I need this book!

[@michellecruse7763]

Absolutely loved this episode! Just ordered the book! Can't wait to read!

[@MaryBrown-qp6iw]

Feeling very discouraged, recently found out I won’t be going permanent for a job. I have been for 5 months now, and they just told me this.

[@kardeen9837]

This was good!!! 🤎🤎🤎

[@hawanyaroshon6903]

Whewww!!! Secret Shame! That's the part. Allowing people to continue to live in SIN...My God that just freed me up!

[@Mynamemeansjoy]

Such a great informative conversation

[@icecolecut8491]

Wow, this was powerful

[@kjohnson3908]

This was awesome ❤

[@cieragriffin3793]

“A light in lit places” 😱🔥😩

[@Luvdowtin]

Wow, that is powerful, Nona!! Sometimes rejection may be putting you in the position that God wants you. How would we know if another situation is right for us if we don't allow ourselves to walk away from the current one! Amen! Amen! Amen!

[@renee2120]

Very powerful ❤

[@Jassellssc]

Powerful conversation!

[@Sino688]

Watching from 🇿🇦

[@hotzd23]

What's a good prayer to God while trying to cast your cares on to him after rejection and acknowledging that you are hurt by someone or being rejected by someone?

[@shelbyspellman3046]

Lord, it says in your Word to caste my worries on You & you’ll take the burden(s). I’d be dishonest if I say I don’t feel the pain & negative emotions of rejection. Please don’t allow these feelings to turn me away from Your protections. Whatever is removed or unavailable, remind me You’ll replace it tenfold. Hold my hand through rejection and when I gain my strength, help me to understand Your perfect will will never lead me astray.

[@MrsCeCeCooper]

Pray for me yall because I’m upset at her Mom 😢

[@jackielynn3540]

What if the adds were promoting Christian music, clothing brands, skincare brands, christian fitness (AND CHRISTIAN WORKOUT CLOTHES FOR WOMEN), CHRISTIAN MUSIC please Lord. It's hard to be Christian in totality! Specially being young! Searching for things that don't convict me! I have found some things and im grateful Heavenly Father! I would be overjoyed if the christian stuff I watch could lead me to more christian things to enjoy!!!! Thank you kindly for reading! Love the pod

[@Taylor55149]

My faves omg

[@shamiso_t]

0:38 "ncaww" 😂😂

[@vkulumba]

This is awesome ❤💯🥹

[@prayingmomma29]

59:32 peace in the pain ❤

[@hlonigambu5172]

❤❤

[@EvolvingMama_]

Love thisss! I’ve been seeing Nona everywhere on my subscription pages 🥹👏🏾 Grateful to have learned about her through your first interview with her🙏🏾💓

[@ChantelKeona1]

💞💞💞💞

[@Nnuola_]

How's your eye Megs?

[@InTheDeepLane]

Im wondering why the friendship with bsimone ended

[@AsiaEvans-uz6wb]

Unequally yoked

[@taylavie883]

💯

[@TheAshleyNicoleBrand]

🤍🤍🤍

[@taylavie883]

🛖 ❤ #IYKYK

[@promisejackianja8458]

Just the Word I needed 🤍

[@user-lh5io3gm6j]

No waayyy what are the chances that I just finished her 5 day plan "The Gift of Rejection" on the Bible App🥹

[@ajakeanna]

I love me some Nona. 🥹I am so glad she’s back again

[@Luvdowtin]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@She.is.Shaina]

🛖🤎

[@Fb-vm9xw]

❤❤❤❤