Love Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building
Welcome to the podcast that helps you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships! As a marriage and family therapist, pastor’s wife, and mom of 4 little ones, I know the ups and downs of Christian family life can get overwhelming. We all get discouraged sometimes. And the busy world can distract us from what truly matters. That’s why every week here on the podcast, you’ll find biblical encouragement and practical tips to help you enjoy family life more. Together, we’ll deepen our marriages, strengthen our parenting, and find greater peace in the love of Christ. P.S. - Grab your freebies, devotionals, and more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com Hugs & blessings, friend. I’ll talk to you soon! ~ Jess
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Episode 258 // Prayer is the centerpiece of Christian life. But it’s easy to spend too much time on the day-to-day little things and miss out on praying for the deeper, richer priorities of life.
Today’s psalm will help us get back on track. We’ll take a look at Psalm 139 and consider together how our prayer lives for our family can focus on the biblical truths of what our families need.
This is part of our Summertime in the Psalms series, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s jump in.
(If you’d like to get access to 100+ of these devotional moments, with more coming every week, support this ministry on Patreon inside our Faith Fiver Club!)
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
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Dive into 300+ podcast episodes here or READ them on the blog at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/blog
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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!
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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
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
257 // Psalm 88: How Can We Struggle And Suffer Well? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
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Episode 257 // “But I cry to you for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Why, LORD, do you reject me and hide your face from me?” Psalm 88:13-14.
Not an easy prayer. But this psalm is so REAL for us. We’ve all had these seasons, where we are desperate for the Lord’s help and yet we feel like He is absent and ignoring us.
He’s not ignoring you, friend. He’s not absent.
Join me today for a short devotional looking at these verses for a moment of biblical encouragement in our hardest seasons. This is part of our Summertime in the Psalms series, and I’m so glad you’re here.
(If you’d like to get access to 100+ of these devotional moments, with more coming every week, support this ministry on Patreon inside our Faith Fiver Club!)
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
Grab your FREEBIES at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Find a DEVOTIONAL on family relationship topics at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Dive into 300+ podcast episodes here or READ them on the blog at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/blog
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
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
256 // Psalm 1: Who Is Influencing Your Children? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
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Episode 256 // We’re diving into the Psalms for the month of July, and starting right at the beginning today! Psalm 1 is such a helpful reality check for each of us - for our own lives, but also for our responsibility as moms.
Summer can bring a lot of fun and freedom… so perhaps it’s even more important to be intentional and biblically-minded about how we are allowing ourselves and our children to be influenced.
Join me for a short devotional in Psalm 1 today, for biblical encouragement and some real-life wisdom from God’s Word.
(And if you’d like to get access to 100+ of these devotional thoughts, with more coming every week, support this ministry on Patreon inside our Faith Fiver Club!)
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
Grab your FREEBIES at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Find a DEVOTIONAL on family relationship topics at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Dive into 300+ podcast episodes here or READ them on the blog at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/blog
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
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
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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 🙂
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
FREE: 51 Self Care Ideas List (p.s. - use them with your kids this summer!)
DEVOTIONAL: Stress Relief Workbook For Christian Moms
LISTEN NEXT: Turn Your Day Around With These 2 Key Decisions (Ep 228)
READ MORE: 25 Free Ideas For Family Fun Activities At Home, With Toddlers, Teens, Or Anyone In Between
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
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
254 // 10 Fun Ideas For Family Discipleship Activities This Summer (For Any Age)
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
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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
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
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
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
252 // End Conflict In Your Marriage Quickly (PLUS My Free Cheat Sheet)
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
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
Wednesday May 28, 2025
251 // How A Christian Mom Serves Her Family Well… With A Warning
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
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
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
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
Wednesday May 14, 2025
249 // 3 Ways Satan Is Seeking To Destroy Your Family And Your Faith
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
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