Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships

Episode 101 // When you have more than one child, the family dynamics just get more and more hectic. Even in a Christian family, relationship-building takes work and intentionality! How do you truly connect with each child as a unique individual?   Today, we’re looking at 8 realist strategies to help you build those relationships one child at a time, while also managing the dynamics of a large fam...

Episode 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, an...

Episode 100 // We all want happiness in life. We want peace, security, purpose, and fun. But we also promise in our wedding vows “in sickness and in health” for a reason.    Because life will throw curveballs at us.    Life will have its hard seasons. And the reality is, these are often seasons when we can most strengthen our family relationships! Through the good and the bad, the fun and the hard...

Episode 99.5 // Friday Faith Followup   The world tells us a lot about love… but what does God say? What are the biblical principles for loving our family, showing them how we care about them, and building these relationships?   Let’s dive into God’s Word to find his wisdom and practical ideas for showing our people we love them.   hugs & blessings, Jess   * * * * *    WANT MORE?   Get the full sh...

Episode 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 b...

Friends, we are THISCLOSE to episode 100! How incredible. And we are going to celebrate! In this quick episode you can get all the details of the 100th Episode Giveaway. Get your entry in between Oct. 3-Oct. 10 to win an Amazon gift card + books + coffee + free resources... great stuff! And THANK YOU for listening and sharing over these 100 episodes! You can get ALL the info on the ministry over a...

Episode 98.5 // Friday Faith Followup   Even when you’re committed to your Christian marriage, it can sometimes get… boring.    Don’t worry, friend. If this is you, you are not alone - and there is hope.    God designed marriage for our good. He wants us to enjoy our marriage relationship and to bring him glory and honor as we love each other. But what about these seasons where it just feels blah?...

Episode 98 // How often do you and your hubby talk about your sex life? If you’re like most couples… not very often!    But I know that you want a great, fun, meaningful intimate relationship with your husband. You want your Christian marriage to defy the odds and grow closer and happier over time… which means your sex life will be growing and strengthening too.    In the counseling room, most cou...

Episode 97.5 // Friday Faith Followup   God cares deeply about our relationships. That’s one of the reasons why He addresses our emotions so often - because they have a huge impact on our relationships!    A great section of Scripture to help us understand what God wants for our anger and our response to it can be found in Ephesians 4. Let’s dive in for a short devotional and God’s wisdom in handl...

Episode 97 // I know you love your kids, mama… and I also know that, sometimes, they drive you crazy. That’s just real life! And those feelings of impatience, frustration, and anger make sense. The question is, how do you handle those emotions in the moment?   Yes, in an ideal world you’d be able to take a break, get away for a bit, and do something calming and relaxing. You’d get a manicure, take...

Episode 96.5 // Friday Faith Followup   It’s never fun to find your best plans flying out the window. But we don’t have to let it spiral our family out of control! You can still enjoy a peaceful home, meaningful family connections, and healthy family rhythms in these unexpected seasons of life.    In today’s short episode, we’re looking at God’s wisdom and encouragement for handling these moments....

Episode 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 t...

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   * * * * *    WANT MORE?   G...

Episode 95 // Feeling tired, mama? You’re not alone! We ALL go through seasons of life where we are tired, worn out, and just plain don’t have the energy anymore.    And yet, even in those hard seasons, we don’t want our relationships to suffer. We don’t want to be cranky, grumpy, or short-tempered. So what can we do?   Well, that’s what we’re tackling today. We’ve got encouragement and practical...

Episode 94.5 // Friday Faith Followup   There will always be a million excuses to not invite people into your home, to reschedule the coffee date with your friend, or to say no to service opportunities in your church or community. If your excuse list is anything like mine, it includes things like “the house is too messy” and “my schedule is crazy right now” … and yet, do these things ever really c...

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...

Episode 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 a...

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 t...

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...

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 w...

Episode 91.5 // Friday Faith Followup   When life is busy (and when isn’t it busy??) it’s easy to start prioritizing the people around us, the schedule, and the crazy to-do list. But what about taking care of yourself??   In today’s short episode, I’m sharing 4 resources that help ME love myself well and take care of myself… even as a busy mom with four little ones at home. Want some encouragement...

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...

Episode 90.5 // Friday Faith Followup   You want spiritual growth. You want your whole Christan family to experience spiritual growth! And you know that loving God well is a key priority for your family.    But life is busy.    Mama, I get it. Kids take a lot of energy and work, and our days are not always as predictable as we wish they were. Plus, the Bible can be confusing and prayer can feel so...

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...

Episode 89.5 // Friday Faith Followup   Christian family life is hectic. Busy. And sometimes, filled with trouble and hardship. Jesus promised that we would have trouble in this world! (John 16:33) But He also promised to give us peace, rest, and joy.    Join me today as we pray through Psalm 91 for our families, seeking the rest and peace that God promises as we trust in him.   Let’s dive in.   G...