The Family Room with Billie Jauss

Hey friends… welcome back to The Family Room. In this episode, we are on Step 5 of the 5 steps of the Distraction DETOX   Congratulations!   Determine your internal distractions Evaluate your emotional barriers Terminate the toxins Outline the plan Execute the plan   X: Execute the Plan And finally… You take action. Not perfectly. But faithfully. You begin to walk in what God is showing you. You t...

In this episode, we are on Step 4 of the 5 steps of the Distraction DETOX: Outline a Plan Review of the 5 Steps of the Distraction Detox Determine your internal distractions Evaluate your emotional barriers Terminate the toxins Outline the plan Execute the plan Today is step four, O: Outline the Plan Now that you've cleared space internally… You don't just drift. You get intentional. What is God a...

In this episode, we are on Step 3 of the 5 steps of the Distraction DETOX: Terminate the Toxins. T: Terminate the Toxins This is the turning point. Once you've determined the distractions… And evaluated the barriers… You have to make a decision. Am I going to keep holding onto this? Or, am I ready to release it? Because these emotional toxins… They don't go away on their own. Termination means: Yo...

This episode is Step 2 of the 5 steps of the Distraction DETOX, Evaluate the Emotional Barriers. E: Evaluate Your Emotional Barriers Now we go deeper. Because once you've identified the distraction… You have to evaluate what's underneath it. "   Search me, God, and know my heart;     test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me,     and lead me in the way everlasti...

 In this episode, we begin the five steps of the Distraction Detox. The five steps are: Determine your internal distractions Evaluate your emotional barriers Terminate the toxins Outline the plan Execute the plan This is a process… Not to add more to your life— But to help you experience God's best things. The first step:  D etermine the Distractions This is where it starts. You have to determine...

Have you ever caught yourself reaching for your phone, staying busy, or avoiding quiet… even when you want to be more present? You're not alone, and you're not lacking discipline. In this episode of The Family Room , Billie Jauss gently uncovers what's really driving distraction. Because distraction isn't random, it's often rooted in deeper emotional and spiritual patterns. If you've been feeling...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life God is calling you to… isn't your schedule, but your distractions? In this episode, we're going deeper than surface-level busyness. Because distraction isn't just about being "too busy," it's about the emotional and spiritual clutter that quietly drains your peace, steals your focus, and keeps you disconnected from God, your purpose, and...

What if the biggest barrier to deeper relationships isn't communication… but distraction? In this episode of The Family Room , I'm sharing a powerful experience from the Dominican Republic, sitting on a patio with women I didn't fully share a language with, yet somehow connecting in a way that felt deeper than words. This conversation will challenge the way you think about communication, connectio...

Have you been feeling different lately… but you can't quite explain why? In this episode of The Family Room , we're talking about the quiet, powerful ways God transforms us, often in seasons we don't expect. After returning from the Dominican Republic, I realized something had shifted in me spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. And here's the truth: God may be doing the same thing in you rig...

Welcome back to The Family Room, friend. We are blessed today to have my hubby and fan favorite Dave Jauss back with us. In today's episode, we're talking about the Wedding Week: Leaning In as the mother and father of the groom. The week before the wedding can test your patience, stretch your emotions, and deepen your faith. But it's also one of the most sacred transitions you'll ever experience a...

In this episode, David and Billie share 3 Ways to Welcome His Wife as a Daughter Without Losing Your Son. When your sons get married, it can sometimes feel like you're losing them. What we want to do is encourage you to see it as gaining a daughter. We share three ways you can overcome the cultural assumption that you have to have a divided relationship by loving her well. Generosity Campaign Sche...

When our boys were little, we used to talk about how they treated others, their teammates, teachers, and even their siblings. I didn't realize it at the time, but those small lessons about kindness and respect were the foundation for how they'd one day love their wives. Now that they are getting married and we've watched our oldest over the last year be a husband we've realized… a godly marriage b...

Welcome back to The Family Room ! Today, I've got my favorite guest with me again, my husband, David!   In this episode, we're diving into something really close to our hearts throughout our marriage,  serving and giving together as a couple. It's something that's shaped our marriage over the years, and we hope today's conversation inspires you to find joy and unity in doing the same. Serving toge...

In the last episode of The Family Room, Freedom From Emotional Toxins Has No Borders, I talked about the amazing experience I had there partnering with my friend Pastora Keren Mejia, sharing the Distraction Detox message with the women in the DR. We've seen God bring freedom and healing in ways that only He can—helping women trade inner chaos for peace, shame for grace, and fear for faith. Listen...

In April I traveled back to the DR to speak to seven different groups. I had the privilege of sharing about one of my favorite topics: freedom from emotional toxins and the transforming love of Jesus. Watching women's eyes light up as truth and freedom took root in their hearts… I can't even describe it. God orchestrated every step. From conversations with women who felt stuck in fear or shame, to...

We have a special guest again today! Welcome David! Today, we're talking about praying for and/or with one another It's normal to feel discouraged, unheard, or disconnected at times. But prayer is one of the most transformative ways to shift perspective, invite God's presence into your heart, and strengthen your marriage, without requiring either of you to change first. The Marriage Course Schedul...

Today, we're discussing a season that can be both exciting and challenging: letting your children grow into independence. Whether they're heading off to college, starting a career, or moving into their first home, the natural instinct is to hold on tight. But parenting in this stage is less about control and more about guidance, support, and love. The goal is to let go without losing connection, t...

T oday, we're discussing a transition many women face as our children grow, moving from parent-centered social circles to friendships that are truly their own. For years, school events, sports practices, and playdates naturally connected you to other parents. But as kids become more independent, you might notice those parent groups fading away. Suddenly, your social life feels like it's in flux, a...

Today, I have a special guest! My hubby. Welcome David. We're talking about a season many couples experience without realizing it, when marriage starts to feel more like roommates living under the same roof, or busy with travel schedules, than soulmates sharing life together. Perhaps the laughter has faded, prayer time has become rare, or meaningful conversation has given way to logistics and rout...

Today, we're talking about a transition many women face as their children grow: when the playdates, sports practices, and school events that naturally connected you to other parents end, and suddenly your social circle feels smaller. It's a season that can feel lonely, disorienting, or even intimidating, but it's also a unique opportunity. With intention and courage, you can cultivate meaningful f...

In this episode, we're discussing a season that many moms experience but few prepare for—the moment when your child moves out. Whether it's heading off to college, starting a career, or moving into their first apartment, the nest feels quieter, and that empty chair at the dinner table can tug at your heart in ways you didn't expect. It's normal to feel a mix of emotions, grief, nostalgia, pride, a...

Today, we're talking about a season that can feel both exciting and unsettling: the impending empty nest. When the kids leave home, whether it's for college, a career, or life on their own, your home suddenly feels quieter. The daily chaos that once defined your days is gone, but so is the constant connection you and your spouse had through parenting. This can feel like a loss… or it can be the pe...

Sometimes life changes in a heartbeat. A diagnosis, a child leaving home, a shift in marriage, or even an unexpected loss of identity. Suddenly, what felt steady yesterday feels shaky today. It's in those moments that fear whispers: "You're not going to make it through this." But God has a different word for you. Isaiah 43:2 says: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you...

If you're in a season of transition, whether it's kids leaving home, a shift in marriage, retirement, or just that quiet ache of "something feels different now," this episode is for you. Because change is guaranteed. But living with peace, purpose, and connection? That's a choice. And here's the hope: God has already gone ahead of you. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, "For I know the plans I have for yo...

Today, we're discussing how, even in seasons of change, your purpose remains alive. God is not finished with you. From Change to Calling: Reclaim Purpose in This New Season. Here are a few ways to begin reclaiming your purpose today: Reflect on your gifts . What are you naturally drawn to? What do others thank you for? Pay attention to holy nudges . That tug on your heart? Please don't dismiss it....