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Love Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building251 // How A Christian Mom Serves Her Family Well… With A WarningGrab the devotional workbook today: Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy.
Episode 251 // Can you enjoy a healthy, happy, and holy family life without serving one another out of love?
The idea of serving others is counter-cultural. We think it won’t feel good, it will feel hard, we might get taken advantage of… Yet, this is how Jesus calls on Christians to show their love for each other!
And no one serves others more than a mom. It’s what we’re famous for! It’s important, ev...2025-05-2825 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building250 // You Need To Read Your Bible More: Why, How, & Practical Tips For Busy Christian MomsGrab your FREE Holy Habits 45-day Bible And Prayer Challenge here!
Episode 250 // It’s a cliche in Christian circles… “I should read the Bible more.” Or maybe, “I wish I read the Bible more.” Sometimes we beat ourselves up about it: “Gosh, why can’t I seem to regularly read my Bible?!”
It’s a thing many of us wish to be more consistent with. So why aren’t we? Does it really matter anyway? How could we get things moving in a direction we’re happy with?
Let’s go there.
2025-05-2129 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building249 // 3 Ways Satan Is Seeking To Destroy Your Family And Your FaithDeepen your Christian walk with the Finding Your Identity In Christ devotional workbook!
Episode 249 // It’s easy to get caught up in the flow of everyday life. But do you realize that there is an Enemy at war against you? At war against your family?
As Christians, we often think about the power of Jesus Christ in our lives and we pray for the Holy Spirit’s help as we struggle, grow, and journey through life. And the Bible is clear that these things are true and good.
But...2025-05-1423 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building237 // My Favorite Intimacy Tip As A Christian Marriage CounselorDive into my recommended online intimacy courses for Christian marriages!
Episode 237 // Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought today that I’d share my favorite tip from 10+ years as a marriage counselor. It’s not complicated (though, simple things aren’t always easy things) and it will make a BIG difference in a happy marriage!
Communication + intimacy are closely tied together - and that’s part of what makes this tip so powerful.
If you want more support with intimacy in your Christian marriage, I recommend these online courses from S...2025-02-1411 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building231 // 10 Coping Skills Every Christian Mom Needs In Those Hard SeasonsFind biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional.
Episode 231 // Every mom has hard days. Hard seasons. We get stressed, we struggle - and yes, we’ve all heard about “coping skills”... but that doesn’t mean they are really all that helpful in the crisis moment.
Until now.
Join me today for a look at 10 categories of coping skills that every Christian mom needs. Build coping into a healthy rhythm of your life, and those crisis moments will be far more...2025-01-2130 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building230 // Do These 3 Things Today To Build A Happier Christian MarriageBoost your marriage intimacy with these great Christian online resources from Sheila Wray Gregoire!
Find biblical help for your marriage communication with Communicating To Connect: A 4-Day Devotional For Christian Wives.
Episode 230 // Whether it’s an official new year goal or not, I know that you want a happy marriage! The marriage relationship is a HUGE part of family life. And there is a lot that you can do to make it stronger, deeper, and happier this year.
Today, we’ll focus on the big 3. The top things th...2025-01-1721 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building[BONUS] Get ahead on your new years goals with 6 FREE RESOURCES from a Christian marriage and family therapistA new year is starting... so get a jump start on those goals with one of these FREE resources!
As a marriage and family therapist, I have always been a big fan of resources. I like having something to physically give to clients. Things we can all hold in our hands and look back to when we're feeling distracted or overwhelmed.
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Yes, I do have several devotionals that I've written over the year...2024-12-3109 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingExamples Of Passive Aggressive Communication In Your Christian HomeEpisode 210 // Passive aggressive communication is a common family issue. We all know it isn’t healthy, it doesn’t make us happy… but it can be hard to talk about hard emotions! We all can struggle.
If you’re struggling with communication in your marriage, with your kids, or in your home, passive aggressive behaviors might have something to do with it. So today, let’s look at some examples of what this might look like in your Christian home… so that next week, we can dive into some tips for how to stop it!
2024-10-1518 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingWelcome To The Love Your People Well Podcast! Let's Build Healthy, Happy, and Holy Family Relationships Together - Christian Motherhood, Marriage, and Family LifeDo you want healthy, happy, and holy family relationships? You are in the right place!
Family life can be busy and chaotic. It’s easy to get distracted in the busyness of life. Relationships can feel discouraging and disappointing sometimes.
But if you want to ENJOY those family relationships even through the ups and downs, this is the podcast for you.
Each episode, you’ll find biblical encouragement and practical, real-life action steps to help you be fully present, full of peace, and find purpose in your role as a Christian wife and mom...2024-10-1401 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building13 Tips For An Exhausted Christian MomEpisode 208 // Every mom has hit that stage of parenting, at some point or another. Exhaustion. Overwhelm. Stress.
Parenting is a lot of work!
And every mom who hits that stage also has the same goal. Get back to enjoying family life again! Bring back the energy and the enthusiasm for it all.
Well, my friend, these tips will help. I’m in that exhausted mom stage right now, and these 13 action steps have been so helpful! I know they will help you too.
Ready to...2024-10-0124 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingA Prayer For Every Christian Mom Who Wants To Go Deeper With JesusJoin me for a short time of prayer today, friend, as we reflect this week on the power of God's Word, his presence, and his grace in the stresses of Christian motherhood.
My time this summer reading through the psalms and proverbs has been such a wonderful reminder of God's character. We need that reminder every day!!
So today, we are praying for God's grace to pour out on our families everyday - so we can keep Jesus at the center of family life, even when it's crazy, and enjoy the good...2024-08-0210 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingA Prayer For Every Christian Mom Who Feels Weak (Praying Psalm 102)Summertime in the Psalms Series!
Psalm 102 is literally labeled "the prayer of an afflicted person." So, how can we not finish out this week without prayer??
Join me today for a sweet time of prayer together, praying through this psalm and the overwhelming emotions that sometimes accompany Christian family life, marriage, and motherhood.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our July 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Psal...2024-07-2606 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingFeeling Weak, Feeling Weary, But Trusting God’s Faithfulness (Studying Psalm 102)Episode 202 // Summertime in the Psalms Series!
I love the tagline for Psalm 102. “The prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord.”
What Christian mom hasn’t sometimes felt afflicted? Weak? Filled with lament and struggle?
Today’s episode is for you, my friend. And for me. And for all of us who feel weak and weary sometimes!
Join me for encouragement, hope, and 3 practical takeaways from this beautiful psalm.
Let’s dive in.
...2024-07-2400 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building3 Keys To Celebrating, Enjoying, And Finding Meaning In Christian Family Life (Studying Psalm 100)Episode 200 // Summertime in the Psalms Series!
We are celebrating 200 episodes today!!! So what better psalm to study together than psalm 100. This is a song of praise, thanksgiving, and celebration of who God is and how we interact with him.
In only 5 short verses, there is so much richness in this psalm. Join me to look at the 3 keys we find here to lead us in Christian family life!
And to celebrate 200 episodes, can I ask you to leave a review of the show? If you’ve listened even t...2024-07-0914 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingSeeking God's Blessing In Your Christian Family (Praying Psalm 1)Welcome to our Summertime in the Psalms Series!
This week, we've looked for wisdom and encouragement in Psalm 1. Today, join me as we pray through this psalm together.
May God protect your family from the negative influences of the world and give you a desire for more of his Word. May He bless you, lead you, and draw your family closer to Himself.
Join me for a time of prayer today!
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside o...2024-07-0507 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingDo You Know Who Is Influencing Your Christian Family? (Studying Psalm 1)Episode 199 // Summertime in the Psalms Series!
Today, we’re diving into Psalm 1 together. Throughout July, we’ll look closely at a few psalms in order to gain wisdom and direction from the Lord in what our family life should look like.
Here in Psalm 1, we find clarity on how to lead our family closer to God. We are shaped every day by the people, voices, and ideas we listen to. Are your family’s influences pointing you in the right direction?
Join me for some encouragement and tips to b...2024-07-0214 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingSabbath VS Self Care… Tips For The Modern Christian FamilyEpisode 198 // Do you sometimes wish there was more time for rest in your life?
Of course you do! Every busy mom longs for a bit more peace, a bit more rest in her regular life. But we get stuck in figuring out how to make it happen, and we feel guilty about the time we think it’s taking away from our family.
As Christians, the Bible tells us clearly that Sabbath is a good blessing God gives us. But do you know how that compares against the self care tips that...2024-06-2528 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow To Do Self Care The Right Way As A Christian WomanEpisode 197 // Self care can be quite a buzzword these days. The world probably prioritizes it too much, but I think that Christians often prioritize it too little. Especially Christian women!
Yes, you’re busy. You’re a mom, a wife, you have a million things to do - but if you never take care of yourself, how long can you keep taking care of these people you love so much?
Join me today for an exploration of what self care really means, why it matters for us, and how to do it well...2024-06-1826 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingSneaky Ways You Can Encourage Your Husband On Father’s DayEpisode 196 // Father’s Day is coming! But really, whether it’s a holiday, a birthday, or a regular old Tuesday - your family life will be blessed when you intentionally encourage your husband.
As we prepare for this holiday, join me for 7 quick and easy ideas for how to encourage your hubby on his special day. Bonus - they’re basically free!
For resources that I mention in the episode, you can find the links below. And now, as they say… on with the show!
Let’s dive in.
2024-06-1022 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building7 Biblical Prayers For Christian Moms When You’re Feeling AnxiousEpisode 195 // Anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed and worn down. It steals your joy from family life. And it is not God’s plan for you!
Join me today as we dive into the Bible together to not only find encouragement and guidance from God’s Word, but to find out how we can PRAY Scripture when we are dealing with anxiety.
We all have moments where worry, fear, and anxiety take over. But the Lord promises us peace. When we struggle, we can turn to him in prayer.
Le...2024-06-0623 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingFeeling Overwhelmed? How To Stand Firm In The Storms Of Life As A Christian FamilyEpisode 192 // We all feel overwhelmed sometimes! And the reality of life is that storms, trials, and struggles will come. It’s just a question of when, not if - and then, what are you going to do about it?
Today, we’ll take a look at some wisdom from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount to help us prepare for the storms of life. How can we stand firm and feel less surprised and stressed? How do we stay connected with our husband and kids when everything feels overwhelming?
Join me, friend, for some...2024-05-0927 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow To Stop Worrying And Start Trusting God More With Every Part Of Christian Family LifeEpisode 191 // It’s really easy as a mom to start worrying about my family. There are so many pieces to juggle. And these relationships are so important!
But Jesus is not trying to make family life difficult. He knows that we struggle, and He has the solutions to help us manage the hard things of life and enjoy our marriage and motherhood more.
Today on the podcast, we’ll look at 4 big things that Jesus tells us to do in the Sermon on the Mount. Four things that will help us to STO...2024-05-0327 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building8 Incredible Blessings That Jesus Wants Every Christian Family To EnjoyEpisode 189 // Is there anything better than the blessing of the Lord?!? Today, we’re diving into the very beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount - the 8 “beatitudes” or blessings that the Lord promises to those who follow him.
What are they? How will they impact your family? Is it even possible to live this way in the modern world?
Join me for an encouraging look at the INCREDIBLE blessings that Jesus has for you, friend.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
2024-04-1829 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingFeeling Like A Burnt Out Mom? Here's How To Enjoy Christian Family Life MoreEpisode 182 // Feeling like a burnt out mom? Wondering why your marriage takes so much work? Christian family life is HARD sometimes, friend!
But it is SO WORTH IT.
And if you want to truly enjoy your marriage and your motherhood, you need to stand firm on WHY it matters - and have some clarity on how to do it well.
Join me today for some real talk about why marriage and motherhood is so hard, why it truly is worth the effort, and my #1 gospel tip for how...2024-02-2721 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow Romans 12 Helps Me Be A Better Christian MomEpisode 181 // Does the Bible REALLY help you in your every day life? When your emotions are overwhelming? When motherhood and family life is hard?
Yep. The Bible really can help. It is living and active. It is sharp and powerful.
Join me today for a devotional time walking through Romans 12 as we consider how these holy truths apply to our daily challenges as Christian moms. May we each find encouragement to live out God’s calling on our lives.
“If it is possible, as far as it depends...2024-02-2317 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHope For The Struggling Christian WifeEpisode 179 // Happy marriages take work. And guess what? They aren’t ALWAYS happy. There is still conflict. There are still disappointments.
But let’s not forget - God is in it with you, friend. He cares about your marriage and He cares about you. I’ve spent over 10 years helping couples as a Christian marriage counselor, and I’ve seen God do amazing things!
Join me today for some encouragement and reality-checks to help you, when you’re feeling stuck and discouraged in your Christian marriage.
hugs & blessings,...2024-02-1617 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow To Make An Action Plan For 2024 Goals In Your Marriage, Parenting, Faith, And Family LifeEpisode 164 // Today is the perfect day to start prepping for a great 2024. If you really want to ENJOY family life in the new year, you can’t just sit back and see how things unfold. Your relationships will grow as you focus intentionally on the things that are most important to you.
But how?
Last week, we looked at how to set family goals even if you’re the only person working on them. Today, we’ll continue that conversation. We’ll look at how to take your goals and break them down...2023-12-2625 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building12 Christmas Prayers For You and Your Christian FamilyEpisode 161 // Friday Faith Followup
Prayer is so powerful, but it’s so easy to get distracted from it. Especially during a busy holiday season! Yet, this is such a powerful time of year to be praying for our families, our hearts, and our world.
Today, I’ll share 12 simple ideas for how to be praying during the Christmas season. Are you looking for more joy, deep memories, and happy family time? Hop into today’s episode and deepen your prayer journey through the holidays.
Let’s dive in.
...2023-12-1511 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building5 Sneaky Things To Watch Out For As A Christian Mom, So That You Can Make This A Special ChristmasEpisode 160 // Christmas is such a beautiful time of year to enjoy family relationships. But do you ever find yourself feeling a little distracted? Disconnected? There are so many things that can sneak in and disrupt our holiday time!
So join me today for a look at 5 sneaky things that might be influencing you or your family. Sometimes, things that are very normal all around us are not actually helpful in our end goal: worshiping God with our family and strengthening those relationships.
Let’s dive in.
P.S. Al...2023-12-1220 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow A Christian Mom Can Think About Santa, Elf hunts, And Common Christmas TraditionsEpisode 159 // Do you sometimes feel confused about how a Christian family should engage with cultural traditions around Christmas?
You are not alone! From Santa to every other modern tradition, there is good and bad and everything in between. Often, the question really comes down to why you’re choosing what you do.
So let’s talk about that. A few thoughts to encourage you this Christmas season. Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
>> My Advent/Christmas Devotionals are on sale now! For mom...2023-12-0815 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingA Christ-Centered Christmas: Family Discipleship Ideas For The Holiday SeasonEpisode 158 // Are you trying to keep the holiday season focused on Jesus? As Christian moms, we have to be intentional if we’re going to make this happen!
So today, I’ll share some ideas for what discipleship can look like as a family and with your kids during the special Christmas season. Maybe you have some great holiday traditions already, but these ideas can deepen your holidays and create meaningful memories and spiritual growth for your kids.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
2023-12-0524 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingA Look At Isaiah, The Season of Advent, And How You Can Lead Your Christian Family Into The Christmas SeasonEpisode 157 // Are you ready to grow closer to the Lord during this season of Advent? As you and your family prepare for Christmas, have you considered what your time in the Bible, in prayer, and in discussion will really look like?
I have found the season of Advent to be so meaningful in my own spiritual growth. Taking time to truly focus on God and prepare myself for Christmas is so helpful!
So today, I’m sharing the first day of my Advent Devotional with you. We’ll read the Scriptures, consid...2023-12-0119 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingFun And Faith-Filled Christmas Ideas To Make The Season Meaningful For Your Christian FamilyEpisode 156 // Do you want to have fun with your family this year… in a meaningful way? You can buy the presents and decorate the tree, but Christmas can be so much more.
Today, let’s chat about how to make the most of the Christmas season with your family. How to create special memories that make everyone smile year after year. I’ll share 12 ideas, and there’s a special invitation for you at the end!
Ready, friend? Let’s dive in.
** P.S. Grab some great Advent & Chris...2023-11-2827 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHelp For The Tired Christian Mom During The HolidaysEpisode 154 // There are a few common things that threaten to steal our joy during the holidays. Do any of these sound familiar for you? Family conflict. Grief. Stress. Anxiety and depression.
We don’t want to let conflict, grief, or stress ruin our holidays! As you head into Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond, let’s find some practical ways to handle these hard things so you can get right back to that quality family time during the holidays.
Today, I’ll share some practical, biblical tips for how to handle these common holiday st...2023-11-2125 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingAre Your Christian Kids Thankful... or Thoughtless?Episode 153 // It’s a hard question to think about… but a wise Christian mom pays attention to the character that is developing in her kids. And the holiday season gives us very clear opportunities to notice our kids’ hearts!
So ask yourself today: Is my child a thankful person? Or… do they struggle with thoughtlessness?
I’ll share several things that you can pay attention to in order to notice your child’s heart and character - so you can praise the good and with God’s help, work with your child on growing...2023-11-1713 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingStaying Purposeful In The Holiday Season To Keep Your Family Focused On JesusEpisode 151 // Friday Faith Follow Up
You know that Jesus is “the reason for the season.” But do you ever feel like the spiritual elements of the holidays are an afterthought to all of your other fun activities?
I want my family to understand and enjoy the deep biblical truths of gratitude, Jesus’ birth, and everything we celebrate during the holidays. Let’s be intentional about that!
Today, I’ll share 3 things that are important during the holidays, to keep your family focused on the true meaning of the holiday s...2023-11-1012 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingDon’t Rush Through The Holiday Season! How To Slow Down, Enjoy Family Time, And Make The Most Of This Special TimeEpisode 150 // The holiday season is upon us, my friend. Do you feel behind already? Rushed and busy? The closer we get to Thanksgiving, to Christmas, to the end of the year… it can start to get a little crazy!
That’s why today, I wanted to share 10 ideas for how we can be INTENTIONAL during the holiday season. Ideas for how we can slow down, enjoy the time, and create meaningful memories with our families.
Ready? Let’s jump in!
Let’s dive in.
hugs & ble...2023-11-0724 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingA Prayer For Deeper Intimacy In Your Christian Family RelationshipsEpisode 149 // Is it possible to truly enjoy family life if you aren’t feeling connected with your people? Not really. Intimacy is a key part of healthy and happy family relationships.
As we’re tackling the topic of family intimacy this week, join me for a few minutes to pray together for deeper, more meaningful, more connected family relationships.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. To...2023-11-0309 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingTips For A Christian Mom Wanting More Family IntimacyEpisode 148 // Ever have one of those days when you just feel a little disconnected from your people? Maybe even a stretch of time, a season when your family relationships were stuck in a rut and you weren’t really connected?
Strong family intimacy is SUCH a joy for Christian families. And even when life is busy and chaotic, it’s possible to build that intimacy!
Join me today for a look at 5 things you can do regularly to build stronger and deeper intimacy with your family. Enjoy family life more as you de...2023-10-3123 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingLet’s have more FUN in the bedroom, Christian wives!Episode 145 // Do you want to have more fun in your marriage?
Intimacy is a really important part of a healthy and happy marriage. But is it a FUN part of your marriage? Do you look forward to your time in the bedroom together… or sometimes wish that part of your marriage could get a boost?
As a Christian marriage counselor (and a wife!) I know how important it is to enjoy the intimacy in your marriage. So let’s talk about it!
Today, I’ll share a few tips...2023-10-1024 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingWhen Your Best-Laid Plans For Your Christian Family Just Aren’t HappeningEpisode 143 // It is so frustrating to have a great plan, to do all the right things, and yet watch things unravel in a different direction.
Your marriage. Your kids. Your health. Your work.
When things just aren’t on track and they’re starting to go south, what do you do? How are we supposed to think about these situations? Where is God in all of it?
He’s right there with you, friend. Let’s take a look together at Proverbs 16 and the wisdom and encouragement it gives us f...2023-09-2623 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingGospel Hope + Practical Ideas For Discouraged And Struggling Christian MomsEpisode 142 // Loneliness. Discouragement. Hopelessness. There are so many hard emotions that moms deal with!
But, my friend, you do not have to deal with them alone.
Today, we’ll dive into gospel hope for our darkest moments, along with 5 practical things we can do when these emotions threaten to overwhelm us. Managing hard emotions is a key to ENJOYING the family life that God has given us. Let’s build those skills together.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
P.S. Grab the NEW 40-day devotio...2023-09-1936 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingFinding JOY In The (Hard, Tiring, Wonderful, Important) Journey Of Christian MotherhoodEpisode 141 // Want more JOY in your journey of motherhood?
We've been looking at some of the hard emotions of motherhood recently, and this week we're tackling stress. But today's topic is actually really helpful for EVERY hard emotion we face.
Today, we're looking at JOY.
If you want to parent joyfully, you're in the right place today. If you're struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, or the trials of life, you need the biblical joy of the Lord - which He wants to give you.
This is a sneak peak into my...2023-09-1517 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingFighting Mom Burnout? Try These Tips For Healthy Boundaries, So You Can get Back To Enjoying Christian Family Life More.Episode 140 // Feeling stressed? Struggling with some burnout? You are not alone.
Parenting is HARD WORK. Between the kids, the house, the bills, your marriage, your work: it’s a lot. And one of the keys to managing the stress and enjoying the hard journey is... boundaries.
Eek. I know. Boundaries. It’s a word that brings up a lot of emotions. But today, it’s a word that will bring hope to your heart.
Today, we’re tackling the topic of stress, burnout, and how to set boundaries to help with it all.
Ready...2023-09-1233 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingFeeling Like A Stressed Out Mom? Try These 9 Helpful Tips.Episode 139 // Nobody loves stress. But everybody deals with it.
So how could we go through a series on hard mom emotions and not talk about stress??!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the messy house, cranky kids, or things just aren’t going right, today’s episode is for you. I’ll share 9 tips that help me through stressful seasons of life, along with some real-life examples so you know you’re not alone!
Stress is not fun, but it does not need to steal your enjoyment of Christian family life. Dive in with me for...2023-09-0533 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingTwo Simple Bible Verses For Christian Anger ManagementEpisode 138 // Friday Faith Followup
Christians have to deal with anger, just like everyone else. But thanks to the Holy Spirit in our lives, we have exactly the right help for dealing with it!
When you’re struggling with anger as a Christian mom, you’re probably also going to struggle with some other mom emotions: mom guilt, mom burnout, mom stress. Anger weighs on our souls and it weakens our family relationships.
But it can be so hard to fight it!
That’s where it is...2023-09-0120 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingDon’t worry, Mama, You CAN Control Those Anger Outbursts. Here’s How.Episode 137 // Anger can be such an overwhelming emotion.
And if you ever find yourself crying out to God for helping, asking yourself “how do I control my anger?!?!” or wondering why you’re still struggling with this emotion… my friend, you are not alone.
So many Christian families struggle with managing anger. It’s awkward to talk about, hurtful to our family relationships, and we just want it to go away.
Well, it is possible to control those anger outbursts. As a Christian counselor, sometimes I think that I should h...2023-08-2925 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building13 Secret Weapons To Stop Overthinking Things And Find More Peace In Your Christian Family RelationshipsEpisode 136 // Friday Faith Followup
Do you want to give your kids your full attention? Connect with your husband even on a busy day? To enjoy the small moments of family life together?
I know I do! And I know that when my brain gets stuck on overdrive, it’s really, really difficult to enjoy life.
Sometimes, it’s just hard to turn our brains off! There are so many things to think about, worry about, stress about, plan for, consider, and focus on… but this overthinking makes it imposs...2023-08-2526 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow To STOP Your Negative Thinking And Enjoy Christian Family Life More (My Favorite Counseling Hacks)Episode 135 // Negative thinking is so common, so tricky, and so hard to stop!
It’s also so hurtful to your goal of enjoying family life.
If you ever find yourself stuck in a pattern of negative thinking, or notice that a negative thought is making you feel depressed, anxious, angry, or stressed - this episode is for you.
Today, I’m sharing the 5-step process that I use in the counseling room to help people STOP negative thinking and START replacing that with helpful thought patterns instead.
...2023-08-2224 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingGod’s Promise, Peace, and Presence In Your AnxietyEpisode 134 // Friday Faith Followup
Yes, Christian moms struggle with anxiety. And you can't fully enjoy family life if you’re stuck in a place of worry. It just isn’t possible! Anxiety sucks the joy from everything we try to do.
So let’s deal with it. We’ve looked recently at practical action steps that we can take to deal with anxiety as Christians. But God promises SO MUCH MORE than just action steps. He promises you his peace, his presence, and his power to overcome these hard emotions.
P...2023-08-1815 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHelp! How Do I Control My Anxiety As A Christian Mom?Episode 133 // Anxiety is such a hard emotion.
So many moms struggle with worry, fear, and anxiety. We almost start to think that it’s normal, because it’s just so common.
But God has a better way. And as you learn to manage anxiety when it pops up, you’ll find more peace and joy in your daily life - and your family relationships will grow so much deeper.
Today, we’re doing a deep dive into the question of how to control anxiety. I’ll share the strategies t...2023-08-1528 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingThe Christian Mom’s 5 Best Bible Verses For DepressionEpisode 132 // Friday Faith Followup
When you’re struggling with sadness and wondering how to control depression, it can feel like God is completely absent.
My friend, He is not absent. He’s right there with you.
Today, we’ll take a look at 5 of the BEST Bible verses for depression. When you’re in the middle of busy mom life and you’re trying to do All-The-Things for your Christian family, you can’t let a season of sadness steal your joy. Open God’s Word and find the hope you’r...2023-08-1117 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building4 Things A Christian Mom Can Do When She’s Feeling Sad Or DepressedEpisode 131 // Emotions are hard.
Sadness and depression are a reality for SO MANY Christian moms. And these hard emotions can make it really difficult to enjoy family life.
So join me today to deep dive into these emotions. Ever wonder how to get past a season of sadness in your life? Find yourself questioning if God is really there for you as you try to figure out how to control depression?
Today’s conversation is for you. We’ll find out what sadness and depression really look like, why...2023-08-0826 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building10 Reasons Why You’re Struggling With Out Of Control Emotions As A Christian MomEpisode 130 // Friday Faith Followup
Did you know that there is a reason you are struggling with out of control emotions? In fact, there might be a few reasons. And the best part is - you can do something about it.
Today, we’ll take a look at 10 reasons why your emotions are out of control. What’s going on? Do these feelings even make sense?
Dive in with me to be reminded that you are not alone. And as you learn more about your out of control emotions...2023-08-0416 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingDepression And The Christian Mom… Seeking God’s Face In Psalms 42-43Episode 128 // Summertime in the Psalms Series
Maybe I’m crazy for closing out our summertime series with a look at depression… But it’s a part of the psalms, it’s a part of many moms’ lives, and it has a huge impact on Christian family life.
So let’s go there.
In today’s episode, we are walking together through Psalms 42-43, trying to find the right perspective between the joy we have in Christ and the hard emotions that are so often part of life. Let’s find encourag...2023-07-2530 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingUnless The Lord Builds The House… How To Build A Biblical Home According to Psalm 127Episode 127 // Summertime in the Psalms Series
If you want to enjoy Christian family life, Psalm 127 is where you need to start. This wonderful psalm gives us such encouragement for building a biblical home! In only 5 short verses, this psalm helps us clarify our perspective on family and home life and shows us how to best approach our family relationships.
This is a short psalm, but so powerful and helpful. Join me today as we dive into Psalm 127 and find godly wisdom for parenting and family relationships.
Ready? Let...2023-07-1821 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingCrying Out To God Together As A Christian Family: Prayer Tips From Psalm 86Episode 126 // Summertime in the Psalms Series
Prayer is your connection with God. It is central to the life of a Christian - and also to the life of a Christian family!
But what should that time look like? How do you call out to God together? Does it really matter to make time for prayer as a family?
Let’s go there, friend. We’re continuing our Summertime in the Psalms series today with a deep dive into Psalm 86. Let’s seek out biblical tips for how your fami...2023-07-1125 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingWhat’s your priority as a Christian mom? A wake-up call from Psalm 49.Episode 125 // Summertime in the Psalms series
What are your priorities, mama?
Okay, I know you’re going to say that your priorities are faith, family, and a few other good things. That’s awesome.
But would your daily decisions show me that these are your priorities? If I looked at your weekly screen time, your bank account, or your family calendar, what might I think your Christian family values really are?
Today, we’re jumping back into our Summertime in the Psalms series with a big...2023-07-0424 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building10 Powerful Ways A Christian Mom Can Create A Pattern Of Prayer For Her Home And FamilyEpisode 123 // Are you praying regularly for your family? For your home?
Every Christian mom wants to be praying more for her family. We know how important prayer is! But in the middle of busy days, it is easy to forget. When life gets crazy, we get off track.
And let’s be honest, sometimes prayer just feels like checking a box off our Christian things-to-do list.
Join me today as we think through 10 easy times that you can be praying for your home and family. Create a powerfu...2023-06-2033 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building6 Small Things You Can Do TODAY As A Christian Mom To Build Healthy Family RelationshipsEpisode 122.5 // Friday Faith Followup
One of the quickest places where moms get stuck in the problem-solving process is in the step of brainstorming ideas for what to do differently.
You might quickly identify what’s wrong and what you want to be different. But if you jump straight to trying a random idea, it’s unlikely to work super well. It’s much more helpful to walk through the process that we talked about in our last episode, so that your action plan is made for YOUR family and the unique situation...2023-06-1617 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow To Solve Common Family Problems That Pop Up In Christian Family LifeEpisode 122 // Problems come up every day. Christian families are not immune to problems! You might not be able to predict what will come up, but you can be confident that something will.
So if you want to enjoy family life and hold onto a happy home with your people, you need to find a way to solve those common problems that come up.
Yes, even when life is busy. Yes, even when you might feel overwhelmed or discouraged.
Problem-solving skills are a key part of mom life, so th...2023-06-1328 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingWant To Boost Family Intimacy In Your Christian Home? Put God First.Episode 121.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Mama, you cannot pour from an empty cup.
I know that you’ve heard that phrase before. It might feel cliche, impossible, or been-there-done-that. But the thing is, as we’re looking this week at how to give our best, focused, positive attention to our family… you can only do that if YOU are experiencing focused, positive attention too.
And that starts with Jesus.
The Lord delights to spend time with you, encourage you, fill you up, and lead you in the b...2023-06-0914 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow To Crush The Top 5 Distractions That Are Stealing Your Attention Away From Your Christian FamilyEpisode 121 // How often are you giving your husband and your children undivided, positive attention?
The days are so busy and our minds can get so distracted, it is easy to miss key opportunities to show our people that we love them. To show them that we are listening and that we care. But this is one thing that MUST be present in your home if you are going to enjoy Christian family life and build up great relationships!
So today, we’ll take a look at 5 common things in our normal ever...2023-06-0643 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building10 Ways To Tear Down Your Christian Family Life Using Only Your WordsEpisode 120.5 // Friday Faith Followup
You probably know that your words matter. They have a huge impact on your family. And hopefully, there are a lot of very positive, encouraging, uplifting words being spoke open in your home!
But today, let’s take a different angle.
The reality is, we all make mistakes. We all get overwhelmed, angry, or frustrated. But if we let bad habits of communication linger in our homes, there will be a big impact.
So join me today to look at the o...2023-06-0213 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingThe Key To A Happy Christian Home: Speaking Encouraging Words For Your FamilyEpisode 120 // Want a happy home life? Well, one of the first things to take a look at is your WORDS. How are you using your words with your husband, your kids, even yourself inside your own head?
In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at why your words matter so much, how they impact the people you love the most, and 6 Scriptures that show us how to best use our words inside our homes.
Friend, nothing will tear down your home faster than harsh words, angry words, thoughtless words… and even...2023-05-3040 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHaving FUN With Your Christian Family! How To Get Quality Family Time Even When Life Is BusyEpisode 119 // Do you ever find it hard to get quality family time? To actually have FUN together in the middle of your busy lives?
Family life can mean a lot of things to us, but one of the important parts (which is so easily overlooked) is that we want to have fun together. You want to enjoy your people! Conversations, activities, and time together should be fun and meaningful.
But when life is busy or we start to feel discouraged, having fun together is usually one of the first things to sli...2023-05-2343 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building(F3) What is Christian forgiveness? The Connection Between Humility, Wisdom, And Admitting When You’re WrongEpisode 118.5 // Friday Faith Followup
One of the hardest things about faith is understanding (and then living out!) Christian forgiveness. It takes so much humility, courage, and godly strength to forgive others!
Apologizing to your husband and your kids is not easy work. It requires you to set aside your pride, admit when you’re wrong, and seek restoration.
None of us can apologize or forgive well if we are not growing in humility. And when our feelings are hurt or we are fuming about something that happened, it take...2023-05-1913 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow To Apologize, Forgive, And Restore Healthy Family Relationships: The Ins And Outs Of Christian Forgiveness In Your HomeEpisode 118 // Do you find it easy to apologize to your kids? What about your husband? And let’s talk about forgiveness… ever have trouble forgiving someone who has hurt you?
Apologies and forgiveness are not easy. But they are a must in a Christian home! Family relationships require us to apologize, forgive, and make things right.
Christian forgiveness is a big topic. Today, we’re looking specifically at the Christian family - mom, dad, kids - and how you can step forward and strengthen your skill and willingness to apologize, forgive, and help...2023-05-1636 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingKeeping A Positive Attitude As A (Busy, Tired, Struggling) Christian Mom: 6 Real-Life Tips To HelpEpisode 117 // Can you enjoy family life when your attitude is crummy?
Nope. Your attitude has everything to do with how your home feels, how you engage with your family, and how you handle frustrating moments of your day.
As Christian moms, we need to figure out how to hold onto a positive attitude even when things aren’t going the way we want. And we don’t want a rose-colored-glasses positive attitude, with a fake smile and bitterness in our hearts. No! We need a genuine, biblical, healthy attitude as we go abou...2023-05-0930 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building(F3) The Daily Habit of Loving God Well… Keep A Right Perspective With This Devotional In Psalm 90Episode 116.5 // Friday Faith Followup
One of your best daily habits as a Christian mom is building a habit of prayer.
Prayer will take you into the Lord’s presence, and invite him to take charge - our Lord who is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-good, and always faithful.
You see, it’s basically impossible to hold onto a positive attitude during hard and frustrating moments of your day… UNLESS you had a right perspective on God.
Who is He? What is his character like? How does He act t...2023-05-0517 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building4 Daily Habits You Need As A Christian Mom To Hold Onto A Godly MindsetEpisode 116 // Your perspective on life has EVERYTHING to do with how much you enjoy life.
And when you hold onto a Christian mindset, a right and biblical perspective on life as a wife, mom, and Christian, you will enjoy family life so much more! There is so much purpose in what we do every day as Christian moms. And there can be so much joy.
But the world is hard. Family life has its frustrations and disappointments. Faith has dry seasons that raise doubts and struggles.
That, my fri...2023-05-0239 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building(F3) Bible Verses To Help You Build Great Christian Family RelationshipsEpisode 115.5 // Friday Faith Followup
How does the Bible play into your home life? Is it a centerpiece, or an afterthought?
If you want to build great Christian family relationships, you have to start with God’s Word. In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at 4 important Bible verses to help us understand godly wisdom for building great family relationships.
Grab the free journaling prompts below to help you dig into these Bible passages, and let’s take a look at how to wisely build our homes.
2023-04-2813 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building4 Key Questions Every Mom Must Answer In Order To Build Great Christian Family RelationshipsEpisode 115 // Today, I’m outlining 4 key questions that EVERY mom needs to have a good answer for. Honestly, whether you’re a Christian mom, a stay-at-home-mom, a new mom, or a tired mom (...we all are…) these questions are worth thinking through.
Consider these questions with me today, and together we’ll build great Christian family relationships. We’re continuing our deep dive into Proverbs 14:1, and these questions will begin to point you toward how to wisely build your home and family life.
Ready, friend? Let’s dive in.
hugs & bl...2023-04-2522 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingWant To Enjoy Home Life With Your Christian Family? Be The Wise Woman In Proverbs 14:1.Episode 114 // How important is it to you to enjoy family life? To feel connected with your Christian family, comfortable in your home, and at peace with those who are most important to you?
It’s almost a trick question, friend. I know it is WILDLY important to you! (Why else would you be checking out this podcast episode??)
As a Christian mom, struggling lately with finding joy and peace in my own home life, I’ve been reading through the proverbs to find wisdom and encouragement. And I’ve been blown away by P...2023-04-1829 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building(F3) Caring for yourself as a busy Christian mom living in a broken worldEpisode 104.5 // Friday Faith Followup
It can sometimes be a lot easier to pour our love, energy, and effort into our kids rather than taking time to care for ourselves. Parenting is work! It calls us to step up and put our children’s needs above our own.
But parenting is hard. Life can be discouraging. And as we seek to be biblically grounded parents, teaching our children how to follow Jesus (along with everything else!) we can struggle with the weight of the brokenness in the world.
We cann...2022-11-1114 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingFighting fair, finding forgiveness, and handling conflict in your Christian marriage.Episode 103 // Ah, conflict. It is no fun! And it can destroy our peaceful home, happy family life, and the witness of our Christian marriage.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have spent hundreds of hours helping couples work through conflict in all its various ways. So today, I’m outlining the 3 phases of conflict and looking at specific Bible passages that help us understand ways to handle those phases well. Ways to fight fair, find resolution, and get back to happiness in our marriage.
Let’s dive in.
h...2022-11-0145 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building(F3) What the Bible tells us about raising kids, managing family life, and living life well as a Christian mom… A devotional thought from EphesiansEpisode 101.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Family dynamics can be overwhelming and complicated… but they don’t have to be. Join me today as we look at Ephesians 5+6 and apply God’s Word to our Christian family life.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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Find ALL of our resources...2022-10-2122 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building(F3) Biblical encouragement for how your Christian family can respond to hard seasons of lifeEpisode 100.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Life is full of ups and downs. How we respond to those ups and downs shapes not only us but also our relationships. As you walk with your family through hardships and celebrations, turning to God and his Word will lead and comfort you.
In this short episode, we’ll look at a simple devotional through 3 Bible passages that offer encouragement, guidance, and truth for our difficult times of family life.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
...2022-10-1519 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingLet’s figure out the best ways to love YOUR people well: the 5 love languages, creativity, and a reality check for the busy Christian momEpisode 99 // There are so many ways to show your people that you love them, yet we sometimes feel like we are spinning our wheels in our relationships! We need creative ideas for how to show our family that we love them, and realistic ways to make that happen.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore Dr. Gary Chapman’s five love languages ideas, dive into some practical examples for family life, and brainstorm creative ways to love your people well in real life.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
hugs & bl...2022-10-0439 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingCreating family rhythms that bring joy and peace to Christian family life... no matter what craziness is going onEpisode 96 // You want a peaceful home. A happy family. You want to get everything done, wear all the hats, and fit in time for family fun.
And healthy family rhythms will get you there.
Whether you like to-do lists or not, have a great morning routine or not, live by strong habits or not, family rhythms will bring peace, order, and joy to your busy life. So that’s what we’re talking about today. Why are rhythms helpful? How do you develop them? What if it all falls apart?
...2022-09-1330 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building(F3) Feeling worn out as a busy mom? A devotional thought from Galatians 6.Episode 95.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
“Let us not become weary in doing good.” Why would God put this encouragement in the Bible? It’s from Galatians 6:9. And it is such an encouragement to the tired, worn-out mom!
Hop into today’s episode for a short devotional on Galatians 6:7-10, with biblical encouragement for the tired Christian mom.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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Grab the free 5 Tools Every Busy Mom N...2022-09-0912 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingEnjoying friendships and hospitality as a Christian family. (Foundational Pillars 101)Episode 94 // We are living in a culture filled with loneliness. Even inside the church, so many people are looking for deeper friendships, authentic community, and meaningful connection. And even though life is busy as a Christian mom, we are called to love the people around us well.
But how? What can this look like practically, in a busy schedule, without short-changing our family life or our own needs?
Today, we’ll tackle 3 practical lifestyle changes that will help you and your family love the people around you well. Ready? Let’s dive in...2022-08-3026 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building(F3) A few of my best resources for the Christian mom just trying to make it through the day AND connect with her kids along the wayEpisode 93.5 // Friday Faith Followup
I feel totally overwhelmed by motherhood sometimes. Well, really, it’s probably most of the time! These little ones are SO important, and yet also SO draining of my emotions, my energy, and my focus.
And I know that as a fellow Christian mom, you get it.
I’m also a big fan of trying new things, finding resources that work, and not trying to live life all on my own. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing a few of my best resource...2022-08-2611 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingParenting tips for the busy mom: 3 ways to love your kids well in the craziness of Christian family life (Foundational Pillars 101)Episode 93 // If you’ve ever described yourself as a “busy mom” then today’s conversation is for you! When we’re busy, it can be a lot harder to stay intentional and focused on building great relationships with our kids. The schedule and daily exhaustion can overwhelm us!
But loving our kids is one of our top priorities as moms - and as a Christian mom, there is an extra joy and responsibility to disciple our kids throughout the busyness and brokenness of this world.
So today, join me as we look at 3 way...2022-08-2321 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building(F3) Trying to love your man well, despite how crazy life is? These 5 simple, low-cost ideas will help.Episode 92.5 // Friday Faith Followup
When life is busy, it’s so helpful to find a good resource that can move things in the right direction. And with all of the time, emotion, and energy that we pour into our Christian marriages, we want to make sure we have the right tools to build and grow together!
In today’s short episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, practical, low-cost resources that will help YOU invest in your Christian marriage in all the right areas.
Let’s dive in.
G...2022-08-1909 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building3 practical ways to invest in your Christian marriage and love your husband well during busy seasons of family life (Foundational Pillars 101)Episode 92 // Did you know that, statistically, the hardest season of marriage is when you have young children in the home? The reality of life is that marriage takes work! It’s not always roses and butterflies.
Even in a healthy Christian marriage, we are easily tempted to focus on other things ahead of our husbands - we get distracted by the kids, overwhelmed by the schedule, and frustrated with chores and communication breakdowns.
So today, we’re looking at 3 practical ways you can love your husband well and invest in your Christia...2022-08-1620 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingForget that mom guilt! Bless your family by taking time for these 3 practical action steps to love yourself well. (Foundational Pillars 101)Episode 91 // Living well as a Christian mom is not always easy - but it is much easier when we keep our priorities straight! And a big part of that means we don’t neglect ourselves while we’re so busy taking care of everyone else.
So today, we’re looking at one of the foundational pillars of healthy Christian family life: loving yourself well. It’s more than just self care. We need to protect our mental health, our physical bodies, our emotions and our hearts… or we’ll burn out as we care for everyone else...2022-08-0923 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow can I help my Christian family enjoy spiritual growth and love God well... even when life is busy and distracting? (Foundational Pillars 101)Episode 90 // Every family has their top priorities in life. Priorities that guide their decisions, schedule, finances, and so much more.
Have you ever thought about what YOUR family priorities are and how you live them out?
When we consider the foundational pillars of a healthy Christian family life, our first priority should be to love God well. But how do we do that when life is super busy? How do we experience spiritual growth when the calendar is full and our kids are driving us crazy?
Today, let’...2022-08-0219 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingHow do you find spiritual growth… and how do you teach your kids to find it too? Wisdom from Psalm 19. (Summertime in the Psalms Series)Episode 88 // I know that as a Christian mom, you want a lot of things for your family - and one of the top ones is spiritual growth. You want intimacy with the Lord. You want to teach your kids who God is and how to love him well. You want your family to be growing with the Lord!
Well, Psalm 19 gives us great wisdom and insight into how to do that. We see so many opportunities here for spiritual growth and family discipleship. Join me today in our Summertime in the Psalms series as we l...2022-07-1936 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingGodly wisdom for the exhaustion, struggle, and loneliness of Christian family life, from Psalm 142 (Summertime in the Psalms Series)Episode 87 // Motherhood is exhausting. We often feel isolated, lonely, and we struggle to make it through the harder seasons of family life.
You know what, friend? God gets it.
He understands.
Today, in our Summertime in the Psalms series, we are digging into Psalm 142. We want to better understand the character of God, the hard realities of our everyday lives, and walk away with some tangible action steps to help us love Christian family life.
Let’s dive in.
Get the FUL...2022-07-1234 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingYou’re not in control, mama: God is. A look at what Psalm 139 teaches us for Christian family life (Summertime in the Psalms Series)Episode 86 // Do you trust God? It can be a tricky question. We know the “correct” answer… but we also know the temptation to manage things ourselves, protect our family by our best standards, and get distracted by the things around us.
So if you want deeper trust in God’s plan for you and your family, join me for today’s Christian devotional through Psalm 139. This is Part 1 of our “Summertime in the Psalms” series. We’re looking to see what we learn about God, about ourselves, and about living the best Christian family life that we can.
...2022-07-0526 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingTry these 12 ideas for a fun & free date night... no babysitter, no cost, but a great investment in your Christian marriageEpisode 80 // Ever felt a little stuck for date night ideas? You’re too busy to plan something, hiring a sitter is a hassle, but you know that it’s important to invest in your marriage…
Well, this episode is for you. These at-home date night ideas are totally free and don’t require you to leave the house, or even get dressed up. They can be as elaborate or as simple as you want - but they will ALL help you connect with that handsome hubby of yours and be a worthwhile investment in your Christian...2022-05-2443 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingDaily sacrifice is the reality of a Christian mom … but how do we do it joyfully?Episode 69 // Do you ever feel like all you do as a mom is give… and give… and give? You probably feel that way because it’s true! Mom life is all about sacrifice. And if we don’t have the right perspective about it, we can find ourselves grumbling about it and feeling discouraged or disappointed… instead of finding the JOY that God intends in our sacrifices.
So let’s talk about it, mama. In today’s episode, we’re laying bare the true struggles of Christian motherhood and the daily sacrifices that it requires. It’s hard, but it...2022-03-0840 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingMy Top 10 Life Lessons for loving Christian family life and growing your most important relationships… PLUS, ENTER THE 10,000 DOWNLOAD GIVEAWAY!Episode 67 // It’s busy, hectic, and sometimes frustrating… but we all want to love our family life. We want to enjoy our people. We want to find peace and purpose at the end of a crazy day. We want to feel connected with our family.
Well, today I’ve got 10 tips - my Top 10 Life Lessons - to help you do all of that. To help you not only get through the busy days, but LOVE family life.
Ready to go deep with your favorite people??
Let’s dive in.2022-02-2239 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingShould you “forgive and forget” within your marriage? A realistic look at forgiveness in Christian family relationshipsEpisode 66 // “Forgive and forget” is a cliche that we’ve all heard. But is it true? Is it something that God wants us to do?
Forgiveness is incredibly hard, but it is also an absolutely necessary part of marriage. Especially within a Christian marriage! Today’s, we’re tackling the question: should we “forgive and forget” in our marriage? And as we forgive… how do we do it?
This is a tough topic, but will be such a blessing to you personally and to your marriage.
Let’s dive in.
2022-02-1531 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building9 hot tips to make sure your Christian marriage has amazing intimacy in the bedroomEpisode 64 // We’re building up our marriages this week, my friends, so get ready for some fun application that you’re sure to enjoy! Over the next 3 weeks, we’re tackling the 3 most common issues that come up in marriage therapy: sex, communication, and forgiveness.
Today, we’re diving into physical intimacy within your marriage, with some fun and spicy tips from a Christian marriage therapist… that’s me! I know you’ll enjoy putting a few of these ideas into action. Don’t worry, everything is G-rated and these are tips I’ve seen work for so many cou...2022-02-0135 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building12 tips to spice up your Christian marriage… building intimacy OUTSIDE of the bedroom.Episode 46 // Intimacy is about so much more than what happens in the bedroom. I’ve been a marriage counselor for over 10 years now, and have seen the power of emotional, mental, and spiritual intimacy… in addition to, of course, physical intimacy!
So let’s spice things up in our marriage today! We’re diving into 12 tips for building intimacy with your husband - outside of the bedroom. Tips that will fit into every day life, and get you more excited for that special time with your husband inside the bedroom.
Ready, my friend...2021-10-1229 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingTake your thoughts captive to Christ.. but how?! Let’s build our intimacy with God and strengthen our own mental health by practicing 4 key steps to controlling our thought life.Episode 39 // One of the hardest things to do as a Christian is to “take our thoughts captive to Christ.” And yes, this is in the Bible! Our thought life not only guides our spiritual growth but it also directly impacts our mental health.
As a counselor, a Christian, and a regular person, I know how quickly our thoughts can move us in a negative, unhelpful, or even untrue direction. But I also know what we need to do about it. So join me today to look at 4 key steps in controlling our thought life.
...2021-09-1730 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingStart resolving conflict in your marriage TODAY by managing difficult conversations with less stress and more peacEpisode 19 // Do you enjoy conflict? It’s almost a trick question. No one likes conflict!
As a marriage therapist, one of the most common things that I do is help couples manage conflict well. Every marriage has its own hot button issues, and conversations about those topics often bring up hard emotions and a lot of emotional baggage. Many couples struggle with anger management, conflict resolution, and fighting fair.
In today’s episode, I’m walking through 4 action steps to help you manage difficult conversations with your husband and the emotions that come with them. These p...2021-07-0627 minLove Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship BuildingWhat does it mean to be a Christian? The 3 things needed to love God well, and 3 impacts on your daily lifeEpisode 3 // Hey friend! Today we are digging into what it means to love God well and why that is meaningful in our everyday lives.
Do you feel close with God? How is your spiritual growth? For most of us, we've hit a season where the Bible was confusing, our prayer life felt awkward, and we've gotten overwhelmed by the checklist of things a Christian "must do."
If this is you, sweet sister, lay it down! Lay that baggage at the foot of the cross.
God gives us only three things that are necessary t...2021-05-1121 min