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

Start your year with a new habit - Grab my FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge !   Episode 225 // Praying for our kids should be the bread and butter of a Christian mom’s time. But sometimes, we can feel stuck on what to pray about. How do we go deep and make our prayer time meaningful?   As we approach the Christmas holiday, there is a special mother on everyone’s mind. So today, let’s take a...

Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner !   Episode 224 // Does PEACE fill your home? You want it to. Every mom does!   There is a Scripture verse that always helps me get my heart and my attitude back on track. Today, I want to share that Scripture with you, along with some practical ideas for how you can live it out in your own home - at Christmas, in the new year, and every day.   Join me today...

Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner !   Episode 223 // As you’re getting ready for a new year, are you ready to CRUSH IT with your goals this year? I’ve tried a lot of different things in my morning routine over the years, and this one is key: a paper planner.   Today, I’m going to convince you that a paper planner is THE value added to your new year! :-) I want to share some of the reasons wh...

Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner !   Episode 222 // I have been really surprised this year to notice the connection between how I’m managing my time (...or not managing it) and how I manage my temper.   But the connection is undeniable.   Find out what that connection looks like, and the way I’m managing my time lately, in today’s episode! It is my prayer that these thoughts and tips will h...

Grab an Advent & Christmas devotional for the whole family!   Episode 221 // There can be great cultural pressure to spend your Christmas focusing on all the usual holiday traditions… and if you do, you might miss the whole point.    Yes, your family may enjoy decorating the tree, making a wish-list for Santa, and driving around to look at Christmas lights. But please don’t forget the true mea...

On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www. LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop    *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *    Episode 220 // Our final day in this week of gratitude! And today we’ll take a quick look at the connection between our anxiety and our thanks-...

On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www. LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop      *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *    Episode 219 // Happy Thanksgiving, friend!! We are continuing our week of gratitude with another short episode to encourage your heart today....

On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www. LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop      *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *    Episode 218 // A week of gratitude! Join me for another quick encouragement in your busy Thanksgiving week. This time, we’re looking at 2 The...

On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www. LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop      *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *    Episode 217 // A week of gratitude! This is a quick episode for a busy week, with a goal to bring you some thanks-filled biblical encourageme...

On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www. LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop    *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *    Episode 216 // A week of gratitude! This is a quick-hit episode to bring some biblical encouragement to your busy Thanksgiving week, and hopefu...

I love the holidays. From the decorations to the food to the music to the gifts... I love it! 🎄   But it's easy to get sidetracked by it all. It's easy to get trapped in seeking the "perfect" holiday moment. And when that happens, I can forget that in the special holiday events, the real priority is family relationships.   And sometimes, prioritizing relationships means leaving the fun event, let...

Episode 215 // More time together means more time for family conflict and stress. It’s simply a reality of the holidays - they can be wonderful, but they don’t always bring out the best in us.   If your family is anything like mine, I expect the holidays to include some sibling squabbles, a few awkward extended-family conversations, a cluttered living room, and kids hyped up on more sugar + less s...

We follow a God of peace. A God who gives us "abundant life" (John 10:10) and wants to grow fruit of the Spirit in us that includes joy, peace, and love (Galatians 5:22-23).   That sounds like a WAY better holiday season than stress, busyness, and chaos!   So, let's ask for it. Join me for a short prayer today, lifting our holiday season and our family life before the Lord. Let's ask him for what...

Episode 214 // The holidays are coming! And sometimes, the overwhelming holiday emotion is… stress.    But that’s not the goal. You want to enjoy the holiday season! Thanksgiving. Christmas. There are memories to be made. Is stress going to interrupt all of that?    Not if I can help it!    Join me today for 12 quick tips to help you manage the stress and enjoy your family more this year.    hugs...

Forgiveness is a requirement for any marriage that wants to be healthy, happy, and holy. It's not easy... but we have to figure out a way to make it happen.   As we've looked at some practical action steps this week that help us move into forgiveness and move forward in our marriages, our #1 help when our marriage is struggling is the Lord.   We need Jesus. We need the Holy Spirit to help us with...

Episode 213 // We can never “forgive and forget” like God does. It’s a common cliche, but we have to wonder if it’s even possible. Should we even try to forgive and forget? How would it actually work, in a real marriage, with hurts and pains, with disappointments and sin?   Today, I’ll share a 5-step process that will help you with forgiveness in your  marriage. As a marriage therapist for 10+ yea...

The Lord is our greatest source of patience, kindness, self-control, and love. He gives us unfailing grace. And when we struggle with our emotions, we need the Holy Spirit to help us!   So join me today, friend, for a short prayer as we seek to manage our big emotions, control our tongues, and love our families well.   hugs & blessings, Jess   Today’s Scripture inspiration is Proverbs 29:11 -...

Episode 212 // Every mom has done it... and every mom wants to stop. Emotions can be hard to manage, but there are things we can do to stop the yelling!    Today, I’ll share 5 super practical things you can do as soon as you notice yourself yelling - quick action steps that will help you control those big emotions and get things back on track.    (Bonus tip… the more you try these tips, the more y...

If you really want to change the communication patterns in your home... let's pray, friend.    Today we'll pray through Ephesians 4:26-27 and ask the Lord to help us manage our emotions, communicate clearly, and seeking his help to CONNECT with our people.   Join me, friend.   hugs & blessings, Jess   Today’s Scripture inspiration is Ephesians 4:25-27 - Therefore each of you must put off false...

Episode 211 // Want to stop the passive aggressive behavior in your home? No one enjoys it, but it can be hard to break bad habits.   Today, I’ve got 6 tips for you to help you make the change. Try these tips and find more connection in your family communication.   We’re unpacking Ephesians 4:26-27 and some practical ways to deal with real issues, never give the devil a foothold, and build healthi...

Episode 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 wh...

Do 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 encourage...

Sure, you want to learn tips and tricks to help your family relationships. And this podcast is full of them!       But no one can offer you strategies or mom hacks that are better than what God offers. His Word is the wisdom you need. His Spirit is your best source of strength, joy, and peace.   So, friend, you're invited to join me today with a short word of prayer! Let's pray together for our ma...

Episode 209 // Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels, trying your best, and just not really getting anywhere? Sometimes family life feels like that. You give and give and give… and we can lose track of why we’re really putting in all that effort in the first place!    So today on the podcast, we’re hitting the pause button. A small reset. Let’s clarify together what it really looks like to lo...

... let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… (Hebrews 12:1 - NIV) The race we are on takes perseverance, friend. We need the Lord's strength. We need his grace. We need his help.  Join me today for a short time of prayer, lifting our families and needs before the Almighty God. May He bless us with ex...