The Family Room with Billie Jauss

June is one of those months that brings transition, whether we're ready or not. Graduations. Summer silence. Shifting routines. Maybe your mornings are quieter. Maybe you're packing up a college dorm room or realizing this is the first summer you won't be coordinating swim meets and snack schedules. And in the quiet, something stirs, an ache, a question, maybe even a little fear. Who am I now? Wha...

Welcome to The Family Room —where we talk about faith, relationships, and life in transition. If you've ever wondered, 'What's next for me?' —you're in the right place. Hey I'm Billie, and today I'm sharing my personal story of feeling lost in the middle of massive change and how I found my way back to purpose, peace, and connection. What I've learned is that transitions are unavoidable. Whether i...

Have you ever sat with a cup of coffee, staring out the window, wondering... Did I do enough? Am I still needed? Did I fail somewhere along the way? Maybe your kids are grown. Maybe they're distant. Maybe they live close but emotionally feel far. Or maybe you're still in the thick of parenting and just wondering... Why does everyone else seem more confident than I feel? Today on The Family Room, w...

You've packed the lunches. You've wiped the tears. You've prayed the prayers they never even knew about. You've sat up in the dark, wondering if you got it right. And even when they're grown or gone, you feel every heartbeat of theirs inside your own. Today, in  The Family Room,  we're hitting pause… not to fix anything or figure anything out — but to  celebrate  you. Because you are the mom God i...

Join me as we celebrate moms with a wonderful mom and friend, Bridgett Blankenship, who shares stories of struggles and joys of parenting and marriage. If this episode blessed you, would you do two things? Share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more women find freedom, too. Distraction Detox Book Baseball Family: The 9 Core Qualities for Developi...

Have you ever caught yourself lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, wondering… Did I say the right thing? Did I mess that up? Will they ever come back around? Fear is quiet… but it's heavy. As moms, especially to adult children, we carry that silent weight like a backpack we forgot to take off. In today's episode of The Family Room, we're discussing the unspoken fear that shapes the way we...

Maybe you've struggled with saying no, feeling guilty for needing space, or wondering if setting boundaries is even biblical. Here's the good news— Jesus Himself modeled healthy boundaries. He loved deeply, served selflessly, but also knew when to step away, rest, and protect His purpose. So today, we're talking about how Jesus set boundaries and what we can learn from Him to cultivate healthier r...

Today, we're talking about something that many of us experience but don't always talk about—loneliness. Maybe you're in a season where you feel disconnected, isolated, or unseen. Maybe you're in a new place, facing a life transition, or just longing for deeper friendships. Whatever it is, I want you to know that  you are not alone, and this season has purpose. Book your FREE Coaching Discovery Cal...

Have you ever caught yourself saying "I" a lot in conversations? It's natural—we all do it. But real connection happens when we shift our focus outward. Today, we'll explore how to be intentional with our words, listen with compassion, and communicate with grace. Speak with Intentionality – Words that Build, Not Break Listen with Compassion – Seeking to Understand, Not Just Respond Communicate wit...

Making friends as an adult isn't as easy as it once was. Gone are the days of meeting people in school or sports teams. So, how do we find and build meaningful friendships in this season of life? Today, we're getting real about the challenges of making friends as an adult and how to create lasting connections, all while leaning on biblical wisdom. Instagram Facebook billie@billiejauss.com www.bill...

Building Stronger Relationships: Boundaries, Confidence, and Trust 3 Key Ways to  create a culture of trust and authenticity. Setting Healthy Boundaries Communicating with Confidence Creating a Culture of Trust & Authenticity Strong relationships take intentional effort, but by setting boundaries, communicating with confidence, and fostering trust, you'll build connections that bring joy and peace...

Aurielle is a woman of God with incredible wisdom and knowledge. We talk about handling transitions in life, kids in sports, unexpected moves, being prepared for chaos and identity training…and much more. Aurielle's husband, Josh, played professional baseball for ten years. Korea was a stop in their baseball career. They have four children and are juggling sports life. She talks about their daught...

Billie's talking about how she started podcasting and why.  Spoiler Alert: It's all about and for you! Can you help me make the podcast better? Share with me your thoughts and how we can grow, together, one conversation at a time.  Please email me your answers to one or more of the questions!  billie@billiejauss.com What's the biggest challenge you're facing in your relationships right now? What's...

Have you ever found yourself waiting for an apology that never came? Holding onto hurt, hoping the person who caused it would acknowledge the pain? I've been there. And I learned something powerful— forgiveness isn't about them; it's about you. Forgiveness is for Your Freedom, Not Their Approval Healing Doesn't Require Closure from Them Choosing Peace Over Bitterness If you're struggling to forgiv...

Marriage is a journey of change. The person you married years ago isn't the same today—and neither are you. So how do we grow together instead of drifting apart? In this episode, we'll dive into how to embrace change, strengthen your connection, and build a marriage that lasts. You're not the same couple that stood at the altar years ago—and that's okay. Marriage isn't about staying the same; it's...

Every mom has asked herself at some point— "Did I do enough?" Raising children is a journey filled with doubts, prayers, and endless moments of wondering if all the love and lessons will stick. In today's episode, we're diving into the heart of that question and how to find peace in the process. Listen to the 3 Key thoughts that will encourage you as you raise your kids, ready them for the launch,...

Bonus Episode with Tarah Semien.  Tarah Murrey Semien to be exact. Tarah played college volleyball at the University of California, Berkeley. The youngest of four in a family of athletes, she played on the USA volleyball youth national team at 14. She's seen the ups and downs of sports in her own life. She also played professionally in Italy. Now married to Texas Ranger Marcus Semien, they have fo...

Today, we're talking about one question to strengthen your marriage. It's one simple habit you can start today that can transform your marriage. Communication in marriage often revolves around schedules, tasks, and stress—rarely do we pause to intentionally connect. Especially when we're rangling careers, kids, sports schedules meals and all the things that make a family exist. I thought all that...

Welcome to season 4 of The Family Room! This season I want to dig deeper into communication for in building hope for relationships. If you've ever felt lonely, disconnected, or unworthy in your relationships, you're in the right place. Communication is important for building a culture hope-filled, meaningful connections. Many of us feel increasingly disconnected from genuine human interaction and...

Boundaries are not walls. We are able to be one with them. Community with them, but have own space and property. Property lines need to be permeable enough to allow passing and strong enough to keep out danger. Biblical Boundaries Proverbs 4:23 Mark 7:21-23 John 1:12 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 John 17:11 Baseball Family: The 9 Core Qualities for Developing Healthy Relationships English https://amzn.to/...

Forever Family relationships are incredibly close and trusted friends. They're the ones we pour our hearts out to when we need to vent, knowing they will not judge us or condemn us. They stop everything to rescue us, bringing our favorite junk food and picking the perfect movie. When we need Jesus in skin, they are there at the drop of a hat. They hit their knees and cry out to Jesus for us. They...

When I've talked with people about kindred spirits, they say they don't think there are many. Sometimes we can't get out of our own way because we don't know things can be different. Family experiences are the norm. Past relationships have broken us. "Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world." L.M. Montgomery,  Anne of G...

How do we recognize the gift of opportunities of impact in our social circle? Social Circles are a smaller group than Accidental Acquaintances. Growth in these relationships occurs when there is a deeper desire to know the person. A connection of interest and acceptance is felt between them. A motley crew of people. Mark 3:13-19 Baseball Family: The 9 Core Qualities for Developing Healthy Relation...

Four types of friendships define our connections. We may begin as accidental acquaintances, grow into social sisters, or some are kindred spirits. The very few become forever family. The first type of friend is an Accidental Acquaintance . Matthew 25:35 Morning 'Son'shine Daily Devotion Instagram Facebook billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com    

What makes promising and healthy relationships? After the loss of a relationship that Billie cherished, she questioned what makes promising and healthy relationships. John 13:34-35 When we define the four relationships we encounter every day and the nine core qualities we need to build community, we can have healthy relationships. The next four episodes will discuss the four relationships. The pas...