That's Just What I Needed Podcast

Hey Friend!   What happens when the parent-child relationship transforms into an adult-to-adult connection? Join me and my son, Taylor Jones, as we unpack the complexities of this transition, which can be a landmine for even the best of us!    Taylor, a teaching pastor and father of three little ones, brings his wealth of experience to our discussion, shedding light on how our backgrounds and fami...

Hey Friend!   How can mothers-in-law build lasting and meaningful relationships with their sons-in-law?    In this insightful episode, I sit down with my son-in-law, Tim Healy, to explore the dynamics of mother-in-law and son-in-law relationships. We discuss how to foster strong, respectful bonds between generations. The episode highlights the importance of open communication, especially during se...

Hey Friend!     We’re continuing our series on healthy family relationships, and this week, I’m joined by the newest member of our family–my brand new son-in-law, Kyle Weber. Conflict happens in every family and in every family relationship (that’s normal and real-life), but  Kyle and I discuss common ways we make family conflict and drama worse than necessary.   Drawing from Chapter 10 of "Health...

Hey Friend!   Have you ever noticed that disagreements with our family members can escalate quickly? This week, I sit down with my oldest daughter, Kylie Jones Healy, to unravel the mysteries behind our emotional triggers. Drawing from insights in my latest book, "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life," we dissect the three primary reasons for anger: blocked goals, unmet desires, and perceived wrongs. K...

Hey Friend!   What makes the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship so challenging, and how can we navigate it gracefully?    Join us as I uncover the intricacies of this often complex dynamic with the help of my insightful daughter-in-law, Becca Marshall-Jones. Becca shares her unique perspective on why this relationship is pivotal in family dynamics, and we emphasize the importance of li...

Hey Friend!   Ever wonder how you can navigate the often challenging teen years and come out on the other side with a solid and strong relationship with your child? Do you wonder why some relationships seem to have more conflict than most and want to know what you can do to lessen the conflict?    Join us as my youngest daughter, Ashton Weber, and I crack open the complexities of the mother-daught...

Hey Friend! All of us face times where something outside our relationship affects what’s going on inside our relationship–whether it’s drama at work, with an extended family member, child, or friend. People rarely talk about what to do when this happens–until now!  Join me as I kick off our new series on healthy conflict and peaceful living with my pastor/hubby, Dr. JP Jones, the founding senior p...

What if unlocking the secrets to a successful life started with understanding the crucial role of fathers in their daughters' lives?  In honor of Father’s Day, we are shedding light on the importance of fathers in a girl’s/woman’s life.  Join me and my special guest, Dr. Michelle Watson-Canfield, as we explore the many long-term benefits of intentional connection between dads and their daughters a...

What if you could transform your cluttered space into a serene sanctuary with just a few mindful decisions? Join us as bestselling author Kathi Lipp shares her compassionate and practical strategies for organizing and decluttering your space. Even if you’re neat rather than messy, you likely have more stuff cluttering your space than you realize (think pantry, make-up drawer, closets) and you’ll b...

Hey Friend!   I know you’ve heard people say, “Praise the Lord!” You may have even said it yourself. But what is praise, exactly? How would you explain it to your child or a new believer?    Since praising God is mentioned hundreds of times in scripture, we need to understand what it is, why it’s important, and how it can change our lives.     Today’s episode promises to leave you inspired to elev...

Hey Friend! Could your marriage use a spark of joy and a deeper connection? My guest this week is  Belah Rose, the heart behind Delight Your Marriage Ministry, who guides us toward a relationship brimming with love and intimacy. With candid revelations from her own life's journey, Belah gets to the heart of what women and men truly need from their partners.  Discover how the quest for emotional sa...

Hey Friend!   Have you ever doubted whether your daily grind could actually align with a divine calling?    Prepare for an enlightening conversation with my guest, Rebecca George, the powerhouse behind Radical Radiance and author of "Do the Thing." Our heart-to-heart promises to lead you through the fog of everyday chaos and the clarity of living a purpose-driven life. We're not just talking theor...

Hey Friend! In honor of Mother’s Day, I had a conversation with my mom, Carol Riley, and my daughters, Kylie Jones-Healy and Ashton Jones-Weber, three generations of women, who discuss living a life worth passing on.  You’ll be encouraged by my mom’s wisdom–especially if your own relationship with your mom was less than ideal. You’ll be inspired by what my daughters have learned from their “Grammy...

Could overcoming jealousy and comparison truly transform your life? This is the second in a two-part series because, let’s just be honest, most of us deal with comparison and the resulting backlash of jealousy, insecurity, defeat, and discouragement that comparison brings. Since comparison steals so much of our joy, I decided it’s time to figure out what God instructs us to do about it.  Spoiler a...

Are jealousy and comparison stealing your joy and sabotaging your relationships? This week, we unpack the emotion that gnaws at our contentment and learn how to navigate its tricky waters. "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life" has already touched countless lives with its wisdom on conflict resolution, and now we're diving into insights on jealousy because jealousy can incite conflict with others and w...

Unlock the secrets of your true purpose and potential as my pastor and husband, Dr. JP Jones joins me in a profound exploration of identity in Christ.  JP often says, “The truest thing about you is what God says is true.” In my experience, most of us nod our heads in agreement with this but find it hard to believe in real life. Instead, we believe what others say about us, what culture tells us, o...

Many women struggle with emotional eating at some point in their lives. It can become easy to turn to food when we’re sad, lonely, angry, or bored. In today's episode, I chatted with Danna Demetre, author and registered nurse, who helped us unlock the secrets to a healthier relationship with food.  Listen in to discover how to gain control over emotional eating and liberate yourself from guilt and...

Ever felt like you're talking, but no one's listening?  You're not alone! It can be frustrating and even hurtful when we feel like our concern, opinion, or perspective is dismissed. So, what do we do when we find ourselves in situations like this?  Our latest episode is here to arm you with the tools for transforming those frustrating encounters into opportunities for growth and connection.  Join...

Have you ever wrestled with the heartache of making a really stupid choice?   Umm…who hasn't?   Molly Stillman, podcast host of "Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder" and author of the book "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry," graces our airwaves to share her journey of laughter through tears. We peel back the layers of her memoir's divine inspiration that takes the trials of life and turns them into beacons of...

Easter is just around the corner, and I have a special episode for you. (You'll love it if you listen after Easter, too!)!   I share my family's cherished egg-hunting festivities and how these playful traditions anchor us to the essence of this joyful season. But there's more to Easter than just the hunt; we’ll explore how the gospel's promise of hope and encouragement can blossom in our lives, no...

Discover the profound journey of embracing sensitivity in a world that often misunderstands it!   Today, I’m joined by speaker, author, and pastor's wife, Cheri Gregory, for an intimate conversation about what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Her co-authored book, " Sensitive and Strong ," offers a beacon of understanding for HSPs and those who love them, work with them, or do life...

Have you ever found yourself caught in a heated debate with a loved one and wondered why it went wrong?  Or have you ever wondered why one person drives you nuts while another person doesn’t?   Most of us never pause to consider how our conflict style might be at the heart of the issue.   On today’s episode we explore the complexities of conflict styles to help us understand how they shape our rel...

Hey Friend!   If you haven’t heard, my latest book has just been released!!  If you haven’t grabbed your copy of Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: a Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret, get your copy today! You’ll find it everywhere books are sold!    And now…onto today’s episode…   When the dissonance of today's culture threatens to d...

You want all your relationships to thrive, don’t you?   I know you do. Me, too.   This week, expect to be moved and motivated by today's episode, where I not only celebrate the launch of my latest book, Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life, but give you some behind-the-scenes personal thoughts about what I consider to be the most important chapter in the book.  We discuss the one quality no relationshi...

Valentine's Day often comes with a suitcase full of expectations, but have we ever stopped to unpack what love truly means beyond the roses and chocolates?    On today’s episode, we embark on a journey through the week of love, taking a sharp turn from the usual commercialized romance to explore the depths of authentic love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. Inspired by an insightful email, this ep...