Just Love Them

This beautiful bonus episode is a meditation that can be used to accompany the "Junk Journaling" method for the last 10 minutes, or can be used as a stand-alone meditation any time you want to use it. This meditation is a gift for you.

Alyce Jeppesen is an interfaith chaplain, devoted wife, and mother to a beautifully blended family of seven. Her life story includes seasons of deep pain and profound growth—abuse, divorce, remarriage, blending families, cancer, having multiple family members leave the church, and courageously questioning her own faith. In this tender and honest conversation, Alyce shares her journey through heart...

Welcome to Season 3 of Just Love Them . This season is an invitation to find peace, heal relationships, and learn to trust God with the people we love—especially those who have stepped away from our faith. In this episode, we explore a powerful truth that brings deep comfort: God’s love and help are not reserved for just the obedient or the “faithful.” God is aware of every one of His children and...

The original of this powerful episode aired on Feb. 24, 2025. Faith and hope are essential to belief—but what happens when we anchor our hope in the wrong thing? This week, Melonie Mullen joins us to share her journey, the hard lessons she’s learned, and the incredible transformation that comes when we shift our hope to the right place. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about perspective, tru...

The original of this powerful episode aired on January 6, 2025. Understanding how people give and receive apologies differently can be a game-changer, especially when faith differences create tension or distance. We’ll discuss the five apology languages, how they can help bridge misunderstandings, and ways to use them to foster healing and connection with those you love. If you're feeling hurt...

Welcome to Episode 100 of the Just Love Them podcast! What a perfect topic to celebrate it with: JOY . At Christmastime we see the word everywhere, but real, lasting joy goes far deeper than holiday décor or happy moments. Tune in to this episode to learn how joy is different from happiness, and how to get more of this deep and fulfilling feeling into your life - regardless of what you are current...

Today’s episode is all about the promises you have access to right now . Did you know that the promises we read about in scripture weren’t just for ancient people—but are extended to you, personally, today? Julie Hawkes, a master scriptorian, joins me to share powerful stories from the scriptures alongside experiences from her own life. Together, we explore how God steps into impossible situations...

We’ve all had a moment when a tiny pebble sneaks into our shoe and makes it almost impossible to keep walking. We stop, we remove it, and we move forward. But what about the pebbles in our hearts —old hurts, resentments, memories, or disappointments that stay hidden until something shakes them loose? In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of discovering a pebble I didn't know I still...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Roseanne Dawes, a mother whose journey through heartbreak, surrender, and unexpected grace will stay with you long after the episode ends. Roseanne shares the deeply personal story of the eight months when her son broke all contact with her—months filled with uncertainty, fear, and the pain of not knowing how to move forward. What began as a devastating ex...

In this deeply personal and faith-affirming episode, Shiree shares tender stories of young people—and her own experience—wrestling with God’s silence. From a returned missionary praying on a mountainside for a butterfly that never came, to a young woman pleading in the celestial room for assurance, to Shiree’s teenage prayers that seemed to go unheard for months, we explore the painful question so...

Join Shiree and special guest Michelle D. Craig , former First Counselor in the General Young Women Presidency, for a heartfelt conversation about the pain, growth, and unexpected beauty that can come from life’s hardest seasons. Together they explore what it means to feel the feelings without losing hope, how to recognize Christ’s hand in the smallest details of our lives, and the powerful differ...

CORRECTION: The book "Feelings Buried Alive Never Die" mentioned on this episode is by Karole K. Truman. We’ve all had those moments when a small thing unexpectedly stirs up a big emotional reaction. One minute you’re fine, and the next you’re blindsided—hurt, frustrated, or in tears—without fully understanding why. In today’s episode, Shiree shares a personal experience that exposed a l...

You can't choose your trials, but you can choose your attitude. That is the main message of today's guest, Vanessa Kyrobie, who faced sudden and extreme medical challenges that threatened her life after years of perfect health. While her trials may be very different from the ones you are facing, her profound message may inspire you to see your own life and trials in a different light. Ness...

Last week, I got triggered. One unexpected moment sent my emotions spiraling — hurt, confusion, and frustration all at once. If you’ve ever been blindsided by a wave of feelings you didn’t see coming, you know exactly what that feels like. In this episode, I share a personal experience of being emotionally triggered and the process I used to work through those painful feelings and find genuine pea...

In this heartfelt conversation, Shiree sits down with her close friend Melonie Mullen to explore what it means to "give them what they want", and how doing so can heal us as well as the people we care about. Melonie shares how she learned to read and respect her loved ones’ non-verbal cues , and how choosing to honor what they were actually communicating —even if it wasn’t said outright—...

Guilt is something we all wrestle with—but did you know not all guilt is the same? Sometimes it can guide us toward healing and growth, and other times it traps us in shame and emotional bondage. In this episode, Shiree shares a personal story she carried for years, and how she learned to recognize the difference between what she calls “Satan’s guilt” —the kind that humiliates, isolates, and keeps...

This episode is a little different—instead of Shiree interviewing a guest, she shares an interview where she was the one answering the questions. With permission, Shiree airs her recent conversation with Chad Shober, host of The Pneuma Meditation podcast. Chad’s podcast is non-denominational, created to bring people of different faiths together through Christ-like love, respect, and understanding....

Have you ever felt pressured to say “yes” when everything inside you wanted to say “no”? Maybe you worried about disappointing someone, being judged, or letting someone down. Those moments can feel like walking through a thick fog—confusing, disorienting, and hard to see clearly. In this episode, Shiree shares real-life stories that illustrate how easy it is to get stuck in the trap of FOG: Fear,...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jeanna and David Hepburn, who share their remarkable story of healing, redemption, and love. For years, David wrestled with the pull of pornography, the burden of guilt, and 20 years spent away from God. Ultimately, God gave Him a miracle as great as "parting the waters of the Red Sea". In another state, Jeana walked her own path of heartache, learning to t...

Did you know you have your own personal stained glass window? In this episode, I talk about the beautiful symbolism of light — how we’re each a unique vessel for reflecting Christ’s light in our own way. When we choose to let His light shine through us, we can bring hope, warmth, and clarity to the lives of those we love, even when they make choices that are different from our own. Being a living...

Today’s guest is Stephanie Francom —an accomplished author, personal and writing coach, publisher, co-host of the  Anchored Podcast , and mother of seven. Some of Stephanie’s children have chosen a different path than the one she raised them in, and she knows firsthand the heartache that can bring. In this conversation, Stephanie shares her story with honesty and hope. She opens up about the strug...

When conflict shows up, most of us fall into one of two patterns: we’re either a pursuer , wanting to talk it through until it’s resolved, or a withdrawer , wanting to pull away, process alone, and move on. Both styles are natural, and both have strengths—but what happens when emotions get stuck inside, unresolved? In this episode, I introduce you to a powerful tool I call the Gentle Release Metho...

In this eye-opening episode, Shiree is joined by fellow life coach Emily Cheney to explore one of the most powerful tools for improving relationships: understanding the difference between facts and the stories we tell ourselves. Emily breaks down how our brains interpret experiences, why it matters, and how becoming aware of our internal narratives can lead to deeper connection and less conflict....

In this follow-up to the episode “Boundaries - Why We Need Them and How to Hold Them” with Julie Hawkes , Shiree takes the conversation one step further by introducing the concept of two-way agreements —an essential next layer in boundary work. You’ll learn how boundaries can be more effective and relationship-building when they are not just declared but mutually agreed upon. Shiree shares the 3 C...

This episode is all about boundaries —what a boundary is (and isn’t), why we need them, and how to hold a healthy one. Shiree is joined by return guest and Energy Coach Julie Hawkes , who brings warmth and insight to the conversation. Julie shares helpful examples from the scriptures to illustrate how boundaries can be both loving and essential. Together, they talk through what it looks like to se...