Love Your People Well - Christian Family Life, Marriage, Motherhood, and Mental Health

#113. Making Difficult Decisions For The Good Of Your Family … And A Podcast Announcement!

Episode 113 // No one enjoys making difficult decisions. But they are a necessary part of Christian family life! And sometimes, the things we want and plan don’t wind up lining up with what God seems to be asking us to do. 
 
Those decisions are not easy. They typically aren’t fun. But when our deepest goal is to follow Jesus alongside our family and do what is truly best for them, it sometimes means making decisions that put a hold on our personal desires or plans.
 
Hard stuff. Important stuff. So how do you go about making these difficult decisions? How do you move forward when there might be some disappointment? That’s what we’re talking about today.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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(F3) Why “I’ll Pray For You” Is A Powerful Thing

Episode 112.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
How often have you heard people say “I’ll pray for you”? Yes, there are prayer warriors who genuinely go home and put your situation on their prayer list and they take it before the Lord regularly. But is that the norm? 
 
Is that how we really pray for each other? Or is your experience more like mine… that “I’ll pray for you” is just a cliche way to end a conversation, at best followed up with a quick prayer later on when you actually remember what was said. 
 
As we’ve looked at this week, prayer is powerful. Prayer is action. Prayer matters. And so today, let’s challenge each other to be more genuine in how we pray for others. Let’s encourage each other to deepen this area of our lives, for our good and the good of others.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. You can find helpful info at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.

#112. The Incredible Power of Becoming A Woman Of Prayer… Especially If You’re A Busy Mom

Episode 112 // Why is it that when we’re really busy, we’re less likely to pray? These times when we most need God’s help, when we are seeking wisdom and desperate for peace, we fill our schedules and often cut short our prayer time in the process. 
 
Eek. Well, one of my goals for this new year is to develop a lifestyle of more consistent and robust prayer. But why? Why does prayer really matter as a busy Christian mom? 
 
That’s where we’re going today, my friend. We’re taking a look at the power of prayer and its impact on our everyday busy lives.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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✨ Get the full blog-style show notes with links to every recommended resource at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/112 
 
✨ Check out the resources that I mentioned in today’s episode: the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge, our available Devotionals, and my printable Daily Prayer Journal.
 
✨ Grab my FREE resources for spiritual growth, conflict resolution, self care, and more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free 
 
✨ Find ALL of my resources and favorites for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
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Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. You can find helpful info at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 
I may be an affiliate for some of my recommended products (because they’re my favorites!) and my disclosures and disclaimers info is at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com.

#111.5 (F3) If God Is In Charge, Do Your Goals Even Matter? A Look At Proverbs 16.

Episode 111.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
You’ve probably set some helpful goals for the new year. A few things that you want to change, or grow in, or experience. 
 
And yet, you know that the Bible tells us that God is ultimately the one in charge. So do your goals really matter? Do your action plans make a difference? How do your schedule, your habits, and your plans line up against the reality of God’s plans and purposes?
 
Spoiler alert… your plans do matter. But we have to approach them in the right way. Let’s look at Proverbs 16 together for encouragement and help along the journey.
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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✨ Check out The Hope Planner that I use every day to help me move forward on my goals and keep life under control(ish).
 
✨ Grab my FREE resources for spiritual growth, conflict resolution, self care, and more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free 
 
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Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. You can find helpful info at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 
I may be an affiliate for some of my recommended products (because they’re my favorites!) and my disclosures and disclaimers is at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 

#111. Taking Action And Seeing Progress Toward Your G.R.E.A.T. Goals For The New Year

Episode 111 // Happy New Year! Are you excited about the goals that you have for this new year? Maybe you’ve picked a word of the year, or you have a few resolutions - or maybe there are Big Crazy Goals that you want to see happen in your life. 
 
Well, my friend, let’s make that happen. Okay, okay - the Lord is the one who truly makes change happen. But as we come alongside him in the work He is doing, we want to know what practical steps will help us move FORWARD toward these goals that we have. 
 
Ready to get tactical, get practical, and get things done for yourself and your family in the new year?
 
Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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WANT MORE?
 
✨ Get the full blog-style show notes with links to every recommended resource at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/111 
 
✨ Check out The Hope Planner that I use every day to help me move forward on my goals and keep life under control(ish).
 
✨ Grab my FREE resources for spiritual growth, conflict resolution, self care, and more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free 
 
✨ Find ALL of my resources and favorites for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
✨ Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. You can find helpful info at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 
I may be an affiliate for some of my recommended products (because they’re my favorites!) and my disclosures and disclaimers is at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 

#110.5 (F3) We are always a work in progress: These are my G.R.E.A.T. goals for 2023

Episode 110.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
We’ve been talking about how to set G.R.E.A.T. goals for yourself and your family, so today I want to encourage you (and maybe give a few ideas!) by sharing my 5 goals for the new year. 
 
Hop in, my friend, and let’s encourage one another!
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 
I am an affiliate for some of the products that I recommend. If you make a purchase through my link, I may earn a small commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love!

#110. How to set GREAT goals for your family life, and some ideas to get you started

Episode 110 // It’s that time of year again. Do you just love new years resolutions? The chance to start a new year fresh, try some new things, and make every moment count with your favorite people?
 
I love it. I love the fresh blank paper planner. I love the time to reflect on what’s happened and to pray for what is ahead. I love that feeling that anything could happen.
 
But if we aren’t careful, we can linger in the feelings and not actually get anything done! 
 
Well, that’s why today we’re talking about how to set goals for the new year - goals for yourself, for spiritual growth, for your family life, for anything! How should we think about goals, what are G.R.E.A.T. goals, and a few ideas to get you started.
 
Ready? Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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Get the full show notes at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/110  
Grab the free 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy 5-day email course
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Join our free online community at www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
Find ALL of our resources for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
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Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 
I am an affiliate for some of the products that I recommend. If you make a purchase through my link, I may earn a small commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love!

#109.5 (F3) How Christmas connects to our daily experience as Christian moms

Episode 109.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
This most magical time of year can be fun and meaningful, but sometimes it makes the rest of our “regular” lives feel unimportant. Mundane. Routine. 
 
The thing is… that’s not true. And the story of Christmas proves it.
 
Join me for a short devotional today, thinking through the incredible nature of the Christmas story and its connection to our everyday regular lives. It all matters, my friend.
 
Merry Christmas. :-) Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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#109. Tips to prevent your family holidays from turning into a disaster… and ideas for what to do if things fall apart anyway

Episode 109 // Anytime there is a special event going on, there is extra space for things to fall apart. Emotions are higher, schedules are disrupted, memories are being made… and sometimes that means hurt feelings, conflict, and disappointment. 
 
Christmas does not always create the memories that we want. 
 
So today, we’re looking at 4 practical tips to AVOID disaster in your family holiday, plus 4 tips for how to RESPOND in the aftermath of disaster if it does happen. If things fall apart and feelings get hurt, there is hope. 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 

#108.5 (F3) What does it really mean that my life is now hidden with Christ in God?

Episode 108.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
My friend, emotions are tough. Raising little ones is tough. Living in this broken world is tough! And we talked this week already about how God’s Word, his Holy Spirit, and his wisdom can love our people well while managing hard emotions.
 
We looked briefly at Colossians 3, but today I want to dive deeper. The verses we talked about can be a bit mysterious! Even if it’s clear enough what it means to set your heart and mind on the things above, what does it really mean that our lives are “hidden with Christ in God”? 
 
And what the heck does that mean for our emotional regulation, our anger management, or how we interact with our family?
 
Great questions. Let’s dive a little deeper into these verses together today.
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 
I am an affiliate for some of the products that I recommend. If you make a purchase through my link, I may earn a small commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love!