Love Your People Well™ is all about helping women grow godly relationships, grateful hearts, and grace-filled lives.Do you sometimes feel stuck? Your home, your marriage, motherhood, friendships – it‘s not quite where you want it to be? Do you desire deep, meaningful relationships? If your faith is running dry, your emotional energy running low, and you find yourself feeling too discouraged or distracted to make the impact you want to have in your life... you are in the right place. I think you’re here because you know that there is more. You know God calls you into a life of joy, peace, and meaning. And this is what you want for you and your people! You desire happiness, intimacy, spiritual growth. You long for peace and purpose in your life. That‘s exactly what the Love Your People Well™ podcast is all about. I’m Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT - a married mama of three with over 10 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist. I have helped so many women deal with these same struggles. As a Christian counselor, I have had the honor of seeing God breathe healing and renewal into relationships. He can do it! I am excited for you to experience that joy too. See, I believe we are all created for relationships. Relationship with God and with each other. Who do you share life with? We do life with our people. Our family, husband, kids, friends, church – these are the people who bring our greatest joy and purpose. So forget the mom guilt. Move past the stress of your too-full schedule. Join us! We’re here for a better marriage, a deep relationship with your kids, and a heart filled with peace, joy, and gratitude. We live by grace, sweet friend. And God has a purpose for you and your people! What will you find in this podcast? Twice a week, I’ll be here with biblical encouragement, mental health tips, and practical strategies to help you strengthen your most important life relationships. We will dig into how we can love God, love ourselves, love our family, and love others. I hope you’ll connect with me online at https://loveyourpeoplewell.com! Real life. Real relationships. Real hope. Join us, friend! Talk to you soon.
The Love Your People Well? - Christian Marriage, Motherhood, and Family Life podcast is a hidden gem that I stumbled upon in a Facebook group. This podcast has quickly become an essential part of my weekly self-care routine, providing me with encouragement and motivation to be the best wife and mother I can be, even when the fatigue sets in. Jess tackles all aspects of relationships with wisdom and grace, offering practical tips and insights that have helped me better understand my husband and kids and deepen our bond. I still have much to learn, but thanks to this podcast, I feel like I am taking steps in the right direction.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Jess's wealth of knowledge and her incredibly encouraging demeanor. Her insight and practical tips are immediately captivating, making you feel like you have a partner or cheerleader guiding you through the ups and downs of life. The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to marriage, motherhood, and family life, providing valuable guidance based on biblical principles.
There aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, but if I had to mention one downside, it would be that episodes can sometimes feel repetitive. While this may not bother everyone, some listeners might prefer more variety in the topics covered.
In conclusion, The Love Your People Well? - Christian Marriage, Motherhood, and Family Life podcast is a blessing for anyone looking to strengthen their relationships while juggling the responsibilities of being a wife and mother. Jess's ministry through this podcast is remarkable; her insights are relatable yet transformative as she seamlessly translates scripture into practical guidance for everyday life. Listening to this podcast feels like sitting down for coffee with a wise friend who offers loving support while challenging you to grow. Whether you are just starting your journey or seeking additional tools to enhance your existing relationship dynamics, I cannot recommend Love Your People Well enough.
Go deeper with the Stress Relief Workbook for Christian Moms. Episode 255 // Summertime is a chance for great fun and family bonding… and a chance for extra bickering, cranky kids, and one million repetitions of “I'm bored.” No more, friend. Today, we'll tackle a few angles to Summer Mom Life: a few reality checks about how to manage summer stressors, 10 fun and free ideas for family bonding, PLUS one big warning - to make sure you can fully enjoy this summer with your family! Hop in, find some ideas, rest in some encouragement, and enjoy your summer
Grab my Family Faith Challenge on Etsy! Episode 254 // Family discipleship is a key responsibility for Christian parents. But what does that really mean? What can it look like for toddlers or teens? As you dive into the summertime, this is a unique chance to try something new and go deeper with your kids. Yes, you want a fun summer - but you also want it to be meaningful! Join me today for a look at what “family discipleship” really means, and 10 ideas to engage your kids in their Christian faith this summer! hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab the Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge DEVOTIONAL: Grab my Family Faith Challenge on Etsy! (a quick printable activity) LISTEN NEXT: 5 Scriptures That Show Us What A Good Parent Looks Like (Ep 235) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon today! - And enjoy this year's PERK of new daily(ish) devotionals this year to encourage your faith & family life in 5 minutes a day! Share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today :-) And while you're here - please leave a 5-star review for the show! What an encouragement! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Dive into Scripture and build the home life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook. Episode 253 // Today, I want to offer a few quick ideas on how to make your summer more meaningful - for yourself and for your whole family! Yes, do the big vacations and the fun events and the special summer things. But summer is also a unique (and perfect!) time for self-reflection. You can continue growing in your walk with the Lord and your family relationships even while enjoying extra sun and vacation time. These ideas will be fun and encouraging, so let's hop in! hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Find ALL the freebies! Head to www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free DEVOTIONAL: Dive into Scripture and build the home life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook. LISTEN NEXT: How To Ask The Right Questions To Deepen Your Family Relationships: 10 Tips From A Family Therapist (Episode 233) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab my 40-day devotional on marriage communication: Communicating To Connect Episode 252 // Did you know that your relationship can grow deeper, closer, and better if you figure out how to handle conflict well? I've been a marriage and family therapist for over 10 years. And in today's episode, I want to share my process for healthy, happy, and holy conflict resolution. You can just grab the FREEBIE of my 10-point cheat sheet right here. But it's definitely helpful to talk it through! So pop in your earbuds and let's dive in for some practical tips and encouragement for your marriage today. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet! DEVOTIONAL: Grab my 40-day devotional on marriage communication: Communicating To Connect LISTEN NEXT: Solving Your 3 Biggest Marriage Communication Problems (Episode 236) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab the devotional workbook today: Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy. Episode 251 // Can you enjoy a healthy, happy, and holy family life without serving one another out of love? The idea of serving others is counter-cultural. We think it won't feel good, it will feel hard, we might get taken advantage of… Yet, this is how Jesus calls on Christians to show their love for each other! And no one serves others more than a mom. It's what we're famous for! It's important, even though it is sometimes taken for granted. It is meaningful, even though we sometimes may grumble about it. So today on the podcast, let's find encouragement together by considering 5 things that a servant does. How can we do those things in our home, with a godly attitude, for the good of our families and the glory of God? Plus, one important warning for us all… to make sure we are healthy right alongside our families. Ready? Let's dive in, friend. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my free e-book and build your family bond! Building Your Mom Toolbox: Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect DEVOTIONAL: Grab the devotional workbook today: Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy. LISTEN NEXT: Gospel Hope + Practical Ideas For The Discouragement, Hopelessness, And Hard Emotions Of Christian Family Life (Episode 142) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab your FREE Holy Habits 45-day Bible And Prayer Challenge here! Episode 250 // It's a cliche in Christian circles… “I should read the Bible more.” Or maybe, “I wish I read the Bible more.” Sometimes we beat ourselves up about it: “Gosh, why can't I seem to regularly read my Bible?!” It's a thing many of us wish to be more consistent with. So why aren't we? Does it really matter anyway? How could we get things moving in a direction we're happy with? Let's go there. Today, those are exactly the questions we're covering. Make sure to stick around to the end for some really practical tips that will help address the biggest struggles we all have with reading our Bible regularly. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE Holy Habits 45-day Bible And Prayer Challenge here! DEVOTIONAL: Dive deeper with the Finding Your Identity In Christ devotional workbook. LISTEN NEXT: Making Time For A Daily Devotional Time (Even As A Busy Christian Mom) (Episode 184) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Deepen your Christian walk with the Finding Your Identity In Christ devotional workbook! Episode 249 // It's easy to get caught up in the flow of everyday life. But do you realize that there is an Enemy at war against you? At war against your family? As Christians, we often think about the power of Jesus Christ in our lives and we pray for the Holy Spirit's help as we struggle, grow, and journey through life. And the Bible is clear that these things are true and good. But the Bible is also clear that we must be careful, alert, sober-minded, and intentional in how we live - because “your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8) If you find yourself struggling against things like distraction, family conflict, big emotions, or other common worldy issues today - there is something bigger going on, and there is something that the Lord wants you to do about it! Join me today, friends, for biblical encouragement along with some practical tips to keep the Lord first in our lives and to care for our families well. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Guide today. DEVOTIONAL: Deepen your Christian walk with the Finding Your Identity In Christ devotional workbook! LISTEN NEXT: How Romans 12 Helps Me Be A Better Christian Mom (Episode 181) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood. Episode 248 // There's nothing more painful than watching your kids struggle. But when they are struggling, there are ways that you can help! Last week, we looked at caring for our hearts when our kids struggle. Today, let's dive into some practical tips for how to HELP them when they are struggling. I've been a family counselor for over 10 years, and I've thought through these tips based on what will help ALL kids - teens and toddlers and beyond. Every person is different, every relationship is different - but there are some tried and true strategies that help all of us. Join me, friend, and let's help each other, encourage each other, take a deep breath, and wade into the dark waters that our kids are sometimes swimming in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Building Your Mom Toolbox: Get Out Of The Ruth And Help Your Family Reconnect free ebook! DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood. LISTEN NEXT: 13 Tips For An Exhausted Christian Mom (Episode 208) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Join us in the Patreon community to support this ministry AND enjoy my 2025 Daily(ish) Devotionals in the private podcast + email every day! Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood. Episode 247 // When you are hurting because your kids are hurting… what can you do? We usually want to jump to action steps to help them. What should I say? What can I do? Those things are important… and we'll tackle that next week :-) But we can't just jump over the pain that WE experience when our kids are struggling. And that's what we're looking at today. When our kids hurt, we hurt. When they are sad, we are sad. When they are anxious, we are stressed. It's hard when they're toddlers, harder when they're teens, and might feel impossible once they're grown and moved out. But it's not impossible to help, and it's not impossible to manage our own big emotions about it all. Join me today for 10 ways you can care for your own heart as you walk with your children through the dark waters they sometimes swim in. These aren't tips that will make it all go away. It won't mean that you stop caring and helping. But hopefully, it can make a difference in allowing the Lord to comfort you and shepherd you through a hard season of motherhood. Let's dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Building Your Mom Toolbox: Get Out Of The Ruth And Help Your Family Reconnect free ebook! DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood. LISTEN NEXT: 7 Biblical Prayers For Christian Moms When You're Feeling Anxious (Episode 195) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Join us in the Patreon community to support this ministry AND enjoy my 2025 Daily(ish) Devotionals in the private podcast + email every day! Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet today! Episode 246 // Want to change your family relationships? Your home atmosphere? Change your words. What you say, and how you say it, will shape every relationship you care about. Scripture talks often about our words and how we use them. And the Bible gives very specific wisdom about how to use our words to strengthen our relationships, bless others, and enjoy family life more and more. Join me to dive into 5 specific, actionable tips straight from the Proverbs - and let's start communicating well with our families today. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet today (from a licensed marriage & family therapist!) DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control or dive into your marriage specifically with the Communicating To Connect 40-Day devotional on marriage communication LISTEN NEXT: How To Stop Yelling At Your Kids When You're Angry (Episode 212) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
We are in the middle of Holy Week, friends. The week when we remember Jesus' last days as He walked toward the cross. We celebrate the forgiveness of our sins on Good Friday and the incredible truth of the resurrection on Easter Sunday. So today, we'll pause our usual podcast plans to reflect together. I want to share my “Daily-ish Devotional Thought” from inside the Faith Fiver Club - the Patreon community supporting this show! Join me as we walk through Colossians 1:15-23 and reflect together on the most important questions of life, which Holy Week is all about: Who is this Jesus? How has He impacted your life? What truly is the gospel? I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter celebration!
Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. Episode 245 // Scripture offers great encouragements - and great warnings - about the power of our tongue. Words tend to shape the quality of our relationships, and they can slip out quickly. Our words are shaped by our emotions. And just like our emotions can be hard to manage, our tongues are sometimes even more so! Today, let's sit together in James 3, seeking the Lord's wisdom and encouragement for how we use our words and manage our tongues. We want to use our words for the blessing of our family and the glory of our God. Join me, friend. Let's dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Guide today. DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. LISTEN NEXT: The Key To A Happy Christian Home: Speaking Encouraging Words For Your Family (Episode 120) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. Episode 244 // We all have those moments when we're about to lose it. How can you cool down when you're in that hot-button moment? This is a common mom struggle - even for Christian mamas who are walking closely with Jesus! And we want our words and our reactions to show the fruit of the Spirit in every situation. So today, I want to share 9 quick tips for what to do as soon as you notice you're getting heated. Hopefully, before you yell. Before you cry. Before you lose it. Jump in with me, friend, and let's find some quick, practical things to help us get control of our big emotions before they lead us down a dangerous path. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your free Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet. DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. LISTEN NEXT: How To Stop Yelling At Your Kids When You're Angry (Episode 212) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab a FREE Bible study for managing depression and sadness. Episode 243 // Big, heavy, hard emotions are going to happen in life. And one of the problems is that they won't just impact you. When you're struggling, your whole family is impacted. So in today's episode, I want to share 5 ways that your emotional struggles are impacting your family (despite your best efforts) - AND 5 very practical, quick things you can do right away to help. This is coming from my 10+ years as a mental health counselor and family therapist - watching families struggle and helping them heal, restore, and strengthen their relationships. It's not an easy topic, but it is worth the effort, friend. Let's jump in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab a FREE Bible study for managing depression and sadness. DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. LISTEN NEXT: Top 10 Coping Strategies Every Christian Mom Needs (Episode 241) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. Episode 242 // Do you sometimes feel totally overwhelmed by your emotions? Anxiety. Anger. Sadness. Stress. Every mom has seasons of hard emotions. But it's worth asking the question… why. Why are you struggling? When we understand some of the “why” it's a lot easier to find some ideas for what to do about it. How to move forward, change things, and begin to heal. Those are the two questions we're tackling in today's episode. I want to share 4 reasons why Christian moms go through seasons of emotional struggles - along with specific tips for what you can do to tackle each of these reasons. Emotions can be strong - but guess what? The God who loves you is even stronger. He's bigger, better, and there is hope and healing as you follow Him. Let's jump in, friend. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab a FREE Bible study for managing depression and sadness. DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. LISTEN NEXT: Reflections On Gospel Hope As An Overwhelmed Mom (Episode 194) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. Episode 241 // Ready for part 2? We've looked at the 5 practical steps that help us manage seasons of stress and overwhelming emotions. But what about the spiritual action steps? Those are even MORE important! We all go through emotionally hard seasons of life - and it makes a world of difference to stand firm in your faith through the storm. These 5 steps are central, friend. In part 1 of our conversation, we looked at practical steps. Today, in part 2, we're looking at spiritual action steps. “As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.” Psalm 139:143 - the Lord's commands bring JOY! Let's find that joy together today. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Guide today. DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. LISTEN NEXT: Feeling DEFEATED As A Mom? You Are Not Alone - And God Has A Plan For You (Episode 176) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. Episode 240 // Feeling stressed? Pressured? Overwhelmed by big emotions? You are not alone - and there are action steps that will help! I'm going to divide this conversation into two parts. Today, join me to look at 5 practical things we should all do when we're in the overwhelming seasons of life. These are steps that I walk through as a counselor whenever someone is overwhelmed by emotions. These steps work. In the next episode, we'll tackle the 5 spiritual things that we also should do when emotions overwhelm us! Both are necessary. Both are good. But for the sake of clarity and time… we'll do part 1 and part 2
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. Episode 239 // Emotions can be totally overwhelming. But, understanding them can be really helpful in getting them under control - so they stop hurting your family relationships. Today, we'll take a look at understanding the 4 most common emotional struggles that Christian moms deal with: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Burnout. What are they? How can we deal with them? I'll share my thoughts from over 10 years as a professional family counselor, to help you better understand what's happening in your own heart - and to offer ideas for what to do that will help. Ready, friend? Let's dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE journaling prompts today. DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. LISTEN NEXT: 10 Reasons Why You're Struggling With Out Of Control Emotions As A Christian Mom (Episode 130) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. Episode 238 // Stress is inevitable. It's not fun - but we know it will happen eventually. And when stress hits us, we need to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Well, friend, my family has been going through a very stressful season. The past 3 weeks, but even bigger - the past year and a half. We're enough on the other side of it that I can look back and see some lessons learned and things that helped. So join me today for encouragement. I want to share my heart with you, along with 10 encouragements that I've noticed comparing the past 3 weeks (of stress!) to the past year and a half (of different stress!) - I've seen the Lord's goodness, and I want to share it with you! Hop in, friend, and let's find encouragement together. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE 51 Self Care Ideas list today. DEVOTIONAL: Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. LISTEN NEXT: Feeling Like A Stressed Out Mom? Try These 9 Helpful Tips. (Episode 139) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Dive into my recommended online intimacy courses for Christian marriages! Episode 237 // Happy Valentine's Day! I thought today that I'd share my favorite tip from 10+ years as a marriage counselor. It's not complicated (though, simple things aren't always easy things) and it will make a BIG difference in a happy marriage! Communication + intimacy are closely tied together - and that's part of what makes this tip so powerful. If you want more support with intimacy in your Christian marriage, I recommend these online courses from Sheila Wray Gregoire. If you want to strengthen communication, try my 40-Day devotional Communicating to Connect or start with my free conflict resolution cheat sheet. Take a look at my most popular blogpost, with 9 hot tips for Christian intimacy! Let's dive into today's short and sweet tip - so you can get back to enjoying your Valentine's Day! hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to help your marriage communication today. DEVOTIONAL: Strengthen marriage communication as you dive into the 40-day devotional Communicating To Connect for Christian wives. GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to help your marriage communication today. Episode 236 // Communication is a centerpiece of a healthy and happy marriage. You can't enjoy intimacy together, stay on the same page as parents, or feel connected and close without good communication. And in my 10+ years a marriage therapist, there are 3 communication problems that pop up over and over again. They are very common - even for couples who love each other deeply, follow Jesus, and work hard on their marriage! When your marriage has communication problems, it can cause some big trouble. You wind up with hurt feelings, lonely people, and no intimacy. Every couple has communication breakdowns sometimes - but you CAN solve those problems, and get things back on track! Today, join me to take a look at these 3 common problem areas - with action steps for each one, so you can strengthen your marriage communication and deepen your bond today. Ready? Let's dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to help your marriage communication today. DEVOTIONAL: Strengthen marriage communication as you dive into the 40-day devotional Communicating To Connect for Christian wives. LISTEN NEXT: Do These 3 Things Today To Build A Happier Christian Marriage (Episode 230) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Build your own habit of daily Bible reading and prayer with my FREE 45-day guide! Episode 235 // I won't waste your time asking if you want to be a good parent. My real question is… do you have a clear picture of what that would mean? What is a good parent? What should we be doing, saying, praying about, spending our time on? This is a wildly important question - and Scripture gives us the answers we need. So, join me today to dive into 5 helpful Bible passages that show us what a good parent looks like. Let's find encouragement and wisdom directly from the Lord! Let's dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Build your own habit of daily Bible reading and prayer with my FREE 45-day guide! DEVOTIONAL: Go deeper in your relationship with Jesus with the Finding Your Identity In Christ devotional workbook. LISTEN NEXT: 13 Tips For An Exhausted Christian Mom (Episode 208) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Joy In The Journey is the perfect devotional to help you find biblical joy during seasons of hardship. Episode 234 // Every family will go through seasons of grief. Seasons that are painful, hard, and threaten to completely overwhelm us. So what can you do? How can you survive? How can you help your loved ones as they struggle? Join me today to look at 10 biblical tips for things we can do during these seasons of grief. Action steps that will help us cling to Jesus and stand on his hope while we struggle. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab a FREE Bible Study on depression and sadness. DEVOTIONAL: Dive into Joy In The Journey: 40-Day Devotional On Finding Biblical Hope During Hard Seasons Of Motherhood LISTEN NEXT: Gospel Hope + Practical Ideas For The Discouragement, Hopelessness, And Hard Emotions Of Christian Family Life (Episode 142) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to strengthen communication in your home! - - - - - Episode 233 // Relationships grow (or fade) based on our communication and connection with each other. And a centerpiece of those conversations are the questions we're asking. You want to enjoy marriage, connect with your kids, have meaningful conversations - and to do that, you need to ask good questions! So today, I want to share some tips from my experience as a family counselor, to help you ask better questions and connect with your family today. We'll tackle 5 tips for what NOT to do, and 5 tips for what to do instead. Ready? Let's dive in! hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet DEVOTIONAL: Dive into the 40-day Communicating To Connect devotional on marriage communication. LISTEN NEXT: 6 Tips For How To Stop Passive Aggressive Behavior In Your Christian Home (Episode 211) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Grab your FREE ebook! Building Your Mom Toolbox: The 5 Skills Every Mom Needs To Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect Dive into the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-Day Devotional On Emotional Control. Episode 232 // Your life is BUSY. But you still have goals that you want to accomplish! Probably a few New Years resolutions, goals, commitments that are still important to you… even at the end of January. So today, let's tackle the 3 most common barriers that get in the way. What are they, and how can we kick those barriers to the curb and make progress on our goals?? I love brainstorming solutions - especially when they really work. Let's dive in, friend. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Building Your Mom Toolbox: The 5 Skills Every Mom Needs To Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect Ebook DEVOTIONAL: Dive into the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-Day Devotional On Emotional Control. LISTEN NEXT: Let Proverbs 2 Shape Your Year With 3 Powerful, Practical Action Steps (EP 227) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Friends, today is a quick bonus episode.... to give my voice a break after being sick, and to give you a sneak peak of what's happening inside the Faith Fiver Club in 2025! This year, the Faith Fiver Club perk is a daily-ish devotional just for Patreon supporters! With a private podcast + emailed devotional, you'll get encouragement for faith and family life every day. It's never too late to join, and your support is a great blessing to me and my ministry! Join the Faith Fiver Club Now! www.patreon.com/loveyourpeoplewell ... ... ... Wisdom & Folly, Life & Death (Proverbs 9:4 & 9:16) “ “Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says…” Proverbs 9:4 and again in Proverbs 9:16 (NIV) This same verse shows up twice in chapter 9 of Proverbs. It shows up twice because the chapter is directly contrasting wisdom and folly. Both are personified as women, both set up their home and table, and both invite the simple to come in and eat with them. The call is the same. But the experience at the table and in the home is very, very different. Wisdom invites the simple, those who have no sense, to learn from her. To walk with her, get to know the Lord with her, learn from her, and ultimately find life by following her ways. Folly, however, offers the temptation of stolen fruit and wine, promising it is delicious. But instead, she offers death. When we consider the final outcome of these two options - wisdom and folly - our decision is obvious. Who would choose death over life and joy? But when we first hear them calling - when we hear wisdom and folly both call to us, “Come to my house!” - in the moment, our temptation is toward what folly offers. Wisdom invites us in, offering us food and wine but also calling on us to leave our simple ways and find life by following wisdom's insight. If we are willing to change, learn, grow, try new things, and put in some effort, we can enjoy the good life she offers. But Folly offers us sweet, wonderful food that we didn't even have to work for. It is stolen - and delicious. It sounds easy and tempting. She does not offer death… but, as the Scriptures tell us, that is the end result. As I read through this chapter and see the repeated invitation - from Wisdom and from Folly - I find a need to humble myself. I must admit that apart from the Lord, I am indeed someone with no sense. It is far easier to accept the stolen, sweet, delicious food than it is to put in effort, be willing to change, and accept the Lord's correction. But I want the life offered. I want that for my family. So do you. Which means, when we hear the invitation, the call to come, we must pray the Lord gives us eyes to see the full picture. Lord, help us to choose wisdom over folly. Life over death. hugs & blessings, Jess © Love Your People Well LLC Visit www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com for free resources, devotionals, and more. This daily-ish devotional is published primarily for paid Patreon supporters. Some days will be made available to the public. No devotionals are published on Sabbaths (Sundays) and I'm confident I will miss other days here and there as well... therefore, daily-ISH.
Find biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional. Episode 231 // Every mom has hard days. Hard seasons. We get stressed, we struggle - and yes, we've all heard about “coping skills”... but that doesn't mean they are really all that helpful in the crisis moment. Until now. Join me today for a look at 10 categories of coping skills that every Christian mom needs. Build coping into a healthy rhythm of your life, and those crisis moments will be far more manageable. Let's dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: 51 Self Care Ideas List DEVOTIONAL: Find biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional. LISTEN NEXT: Feeling Like A Burnt Out Mom? Here's How To Enjoy Christian Family Life More (Episode 182) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Boost your marriage intimacy with these great Christian online resources from Sheila Wray Gregoire! Find biblical help for your marriage communication with Communicating To Connect: A 4-Day Devotional For Christian Wives. Episode 230 // Whether it's an official new year goal or not, I know that you want a happy marriage! The marriage relationship is a HUGE part of family life. And there is a lot that you can do to make it stronger, deeper, and happier this year. Today, we'll focus on the big 3. The top things that I've seen over my 10+ years as a marriage therapist to have a big impact on a happy marriage. In fact, these are things you can strengthen all by yourself, and experience great blessing in your marriage! Ready, friend? Let's strengthen our marriage relationships today! hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet DEVOTIONAL for marriage communication: Communicating To Connect: A 4-Day Devotional For Christian Wives. Enjoy marriage intimacy more with these great Christian online resources from Sheila Wray Gregoire! Find all my marriage resources right here: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage/ LISTEN NEXT: 5 Steps For How To Forgive And Forget In A Christian Marriage (Episode 213) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Strengthen your family relationships with the 5 skills in my FREE ebook: Building Your Mom Toolbox. Episode 229 // Everyone wants to feel loved. To be noticed. To feel cared for, seen, and valued. And I know that you absolutely feel this about your family - you love them! You notice them. You care for them. But sometimes, there can be a gap between what we know and believe… and how the other person experiences that. So today on the podcast, I want to share ONE thing that will change your family relationships this year. It comes up every day in the counseling room. I see it in my kids, and I know you see it in yours too. This one thing will strengthen your relationships and bless the people you love. Plus, it's totally realistic - even for busy, stretched-too-thin moms! Let's dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet FREE ebook Building Your Mom Toolbox: Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect Build the home life you want with my devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy. Find biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional. LISTEN NEXT: How To Crush These 5 Normal Things That Are Distracting You From Giving Positive Attention To Your Family (Episode #121) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Find biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional. Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge Episode 228 // You make thousands of decisions every day. But we all know that some are more important than others. Which is why today, we are going to zero in on 2 key decisions that will change what your day is like. These are decisions you can make every day - on the good days and the bad - to change your faith, your family, and your feelings. Ready to find more joy and purpose in the craziness of family life? Let's dive in, friend. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge Find biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional. Grab the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook to start your new year right GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge Strengthen your home life with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook. Episode 227 // The secret ingredient to a successful, happy year is… wisdom. The Lord's wisdom is what will guide you and strengthen you. So, how do you find it? Today, we'll take a look at Proverbs 2 and find great wisdom there for how to approach our new year. What habits will be helpful? Where should we place our priorities and goals? Join me to dig into 3 practical, powerful action steps - straight out of Scripture - to lead us in God's will. May his peace and grace fill your home this year! hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge Grab the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook to start your new year right GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge Episode 226 // Setting goals is a great way to start the new year. But if we just jump in blindly, it will be really hard to see if anything really changes. Join me today to talk through 5 action steps for how to reflect, get realistic, and set clear plans for a new year. Plus, see each step in action as I share my own personal reflections, goals, priorities, and plans! Let's jump in, friend. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge FREE Journaling Prompts For Christian Moms Grab the Joy in the Journey Devotional to find more joy in the hard seasons of motherhood Grab the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook to start your new year right GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
A new year is starting... so get a jump start on those goals with one of these FREE resources! As a marriage and family therapist, I have always been a big fan of resources. I like having something to physically give to clients. Things we can all hold in our hands and look back to when we're feeling distracted or overwhelmed. If that sounds pretty good to you, I bet this sounds even better... THEY'RE FREE!! Yes, I do have several devotionals that I've written over the years that are also awesome, but not free. And there are some 30-day challenges in the shop and some printables in my Etsy shop. But today, let's talk FREE. Here are the links, if you want to grab one (or all) and jump start those new years goals: FREE EBOOK - Building Your Mom Toolbox: 5 Skills Every Mom Needs To Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Guide FREE Journaling Prompts for Christian Moms FREE list of 100 Ways To Love Your People Well FREE list of 51 free Self Care Ideas And of course... this podcast is FREE so I hope you'll subscribe to the show, leave a 5-star review for encouragement, and copy the link to text it to a friend who could use some biblical encouragement and practical tips in the new year. Welcome to 2025, friend! I'm so glad you're here. hugs & blessings, Jess Find ALL the freebies, devotionals, blog, and other resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
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 look at how Mary prayed, when she discovered she was pregnant with the Lord's Savior. Dive into Luke 1 with me today as we hold onto some takeaways from Mary in how to pray for our children hugs & blessings, Jess ✨ Find a great devotional to start your new year with at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals/ ✨ Grab my FREE Bible & Prayer Guide at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits Listen next: 12 Christmas Prayers For You And Your Christian Family Read next: 10 Great Bible Verses For Your Home And Family Grab a FREEBIE at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Find a helpful family resource at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/loveyourpeoplewell * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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 for not only some biblical encouragement at Christmastime, but practical tips to bless your family and your home. hugs & blessings, Jess ✨ Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner. ✨ Grab my FREE Bible & Prayer Guide at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits Listen next: How To Deal With Cranky Kids And Be A Peace-Filled Mom In The Middle Of It All Grab a FREEBIE at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Find a helpful family resource at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/loveyourpeoplewell * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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 why I love using a paper planner, and how it adds value to my life… so that you can have a GREAT new year with me. hugs & blessings, Jess ✨ Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner. ✨ Put Jesus at the center of Christmas with these easy-to-use Christmas story cards. ✨ Grab my FREE journaling prompts at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/journaling Listen next: How I Set Up My Day For Success Read next: Why I Think The Hope Planner Is The Best Christian Planner Grab a FREEBIE at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Find a helpful family resource at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/loveyourpeoplewell * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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 help you manage your emotions better too. Let's dive in, friend! hugs & blessings, Jess ✨ Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner. ✨ Put Jesus at the center of Christmas with these easy-to-use Christmas story cards. ✨ Grab my FREE Bible & Prayer Guide at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits Listen next: How I Set Up My Day For Success Read next: Why I Think The Hope Planner Is The Best Christian Planner Grab a FREEBIE at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Find a helpful family resource at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/loveyourpeoplewell * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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 meaning of Christmas! This is an incredibly important time of year to disciple our children in the things that TRULY matter. So today, I want to share the Christmas story with you in 7 easy Scripture passages. These Bible passages will walk you through the full Christmas story. They're easy to share with your kids, and they will help you keep your family focused on the true meaning of Christmas. Let's dive in, friend! hugs & blessings, Jess Find a Christmas devotional for yourself, your child, your husband, or grab the family bundle! Enjoy these biblical Advent calendar Christmas story cards Grab one of my *FREE* resources SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON and enjoy our monthly challenges * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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-giving. How does prayer impact our hearts? How does gratitude impact our attitudes? Yes, the Thanksgiving holiday is over for this year. But Christians are called to be thankful every single day. The Lord has given us EVERY good gift! And especially when we are feeling anxious, rushed, overwhelmed, sad… there is gospel power in taking our emotions and laying them at the foot of the cross. Join me, friend. hugs & blessings, Jess
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. Grab a spare minute from your busy holiday to join me for a look at Psalm 100. We'll consider together how our families give thanks. Let's keep our hearts and minds focused on Christ today (and every day). Let's dive in! hugs & blessings, Jess
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 Thessalonians to consider those things for which we are thankful. Join me, and let's give thanks to God together! hugs & blessings, Jess
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 encouragement. Today, we'll take a look at a few short verses in 1 Thessalonians. We'll consider the impact on our family when we CHOOSE to rejoice, pray, and give thanks. Ready? Let's go, friend! hugs & blessings, Jess
Episode 216 // A week of gratitude! This is a quick-hit episode to bring some biblical encouragement to your busy Thanksgiving week, and hopefully a smile to your face. Today, we'll take a look at a few verses in Colossians 3 and consider our gratitude for the gospel message and its impact on our home and family life. Jump in, friend! hugs & blessings, Jess ✨ P.S. My entire shop is on sale this week - Grab some cute Christmas story cards for an Advent calendar, or a Christmas devotional for mom, dad, kids, or even a 3-pack family bundle! It's all at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop FIND ALL MY FAVORITE RESOURCES HERE: Manage Emotions Communicate Well Fruitful Faith Happy Marriage Joyful Parenting Home & Family Life GRAB ONE OF MY **FREE** RESOURCES right here! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON and enjoy our monthly challenges GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE for less than $5 in my Etsy shop FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL to help with common family-related topics * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
I love the holidays. From the decorations to the food to the music to the gifts... I love it!
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 sleep. And if we are ready for the potential toddler meltdowns and family conflict, we'll be able to avoid it, handle it, and protect the beauty and connectedness of the holiday season. So today, I'm sharing 7 tips to help you get ready and protect your family joy during the holidays! Let's dive in, friend. hugs & blessings, Jess Grab an Advent & Christmas devotional for the whole family! (Link to the 3-pack set, with individual devotionals are available too.) Enjoy these biblical Advent calendar Christmas story cards. Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet here. Today's Scripture inspiration is Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” (NIV) FIND ALL MY FAVORITE RESOURCES HERE: Manage Emotions Communicate Well Fruitful Faith Happy Marriage Joyful Parenting Home & Family Life GRAB ONE OF MY **FREE** RESOURCES right here! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON and enjoy our monthly challenges GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE for less than $5 in my Etsy shop FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL to help with common family-related topics * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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 we need to keep this holiday season low-stress, and lots of fun. hugs & blessings, Jess Grab the perfect Advent & Christmas devotional for the whole family! (Link to the 3-pack set, with individual devotionals are available too.) Go simpler with the biblical Advent calendar Christmas story cards. Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet here. Read this one on the blog instead. FIND ALL MY FAVORITE RESOURCES HERE: Manage Emotions Communicate Well Fruitful Faith Happy Marriage Joyful Parenting Home & Family Life GRAB ONE OF MY **FREE** RESOURCES right here! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON and enjoy our monthly challenges GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE for less than $5 in my Etsy shop FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL to help with common family-related topics * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Episode 213 // 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 & blessings, Jess Today's Scripture inspiration is Galatians 6:9 - “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (NIV) Grab the perfect Advent & Christmas devotional for the whole family! (Link to the 3-pack set, with individual devotionals are available too.) Go simpler with the biblical Advent calendar Christmas story cards. Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet here. Read this one on the blog instead. FIND ALL MY FAVORITE RESOURCES HERE: Manage Emotions Communicate Well Fruitful Faith Happy Marriage Joyful Parenting Home & Family Life GRAB ONE OF MY **FREE** RESOURCES right here! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON and enjoy our monthly challenges GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE for less than $5 in my Etsy shop FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL to help with common family-related topics * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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 forgiveness. So, I hope you'll join me today for a few minutes of prayer as we pray for our marriages together. hugs & blessings, Jess Today's Scripture inspiration is 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (NIV) Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet here. Grab my Communicating To Connect marriage devotional. FIND ALL MY FAVORITE RESOURCES HERE: Manage Emotions Communicate Well Fruitful Faith Happy Marriage Joyful Parenting Home & Family Life GRAB ONE OF MY **FREE** RESOURCES right here! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON and enjoy our monthly challenges GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE for less than $5 in my Etsy shop FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL to help with common family-related topics * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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+ years, I know that this is not an easy process - but it is absolutely a worthwhile one. These steps will help you find healing. Your efforts will honor God as you also help your marriage move forward. So let's dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess Today's Scripture inspiration is 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (NIV) Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet here. Grab my Communicating To Connect marriage devotional. Read this one on the blog instead. FIND ALL MY FAVORITE RESOURCES HERE: Manage Emotions Communicate Well Fruitful Faith Happy Marriage Joyful Parenting Home & Family Life GRAB ONE OF MY **FREE** RESOURCES right here! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON and enjoy our monthly challenges GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE for less than $5 in my Etsy shop FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL to help with common family-related topics * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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 - “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet here. Grab my Keep Your Cool, Mama! devotional on emotional control. Read this one on the blog instead. FIND ALL MY FAVORITE RESOURCES HERE: Manage Emotions Communicate Well Fruitful Faith Happy Marriage Joyful Parenting Home & Family Life GRAB ONE OF MY **FREE** RESOURCES right here! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON and enjoy our monthly challenges GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE for less than $5 in my Etsy shop FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL to help with common family-related topics * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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 you'll be able to use them even before you start yelling, and stop yourself before you start!) Ready, friend? Let's dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess Today's Scripture inspiration is Proverbs 29:11 - “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet here. Grab my Keep Your Cool, Mama! devotional on emotional control. Read this one on the blog instead. FIND ALL MY FAVORITE RESOURCES HERE: Manage Emotions Communicate Well Fruitful Faith Happy Marriage Joyful Parenting Home & Family Life GRAB ONE OF MY **FREE** RESOURCES right here! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON and enjoy our monthly challenges GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE for less than $5 in my Etsy shop FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL to help with common family-related topics * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all. ✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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