Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships
Welcome to the Love Your People Well Podcast! Every week here on the show, you’ll get biblical encouragement, gospel hope, and practical tips from my work as a marriage and family therapist and my own home life as a mom of 4 littles.
Every mom can struggle with feeling distracted and discouraged. We can start to feel like we’re drowning in all the important things we want to do.
But every mom also wants to ENJOY her family. You want to find purpose in your motherhood. You want a happy marriage, quality family time, and a close family bond. You want more time with Jesus, more self care, and more joy during the hard seasons.
It is my prayer that you will find that here.
Take a deep breath, friend, and listen in for a few minutes today. You’ll get tips, you’ll get encouragement, and most of all, you’ll get God’s Word and the peace, joy, and purpose that He offers you in this crazy journey of Christian family life.
Head to www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com to grab some free resources, check out my line of devotionals, and get more support.
Hugs & blessings, friend. I’ll talk to you soon!
~ Jess
Episodes
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
Happy Mother's Day, friend!
I hope this is a day when you are able to look around your home, look past the chores to be done and the miscommunications that are present, and ENJOY this time with your sweet family.
Join me today for a quick word of encouragement, and a look at Proverbs 31 and how the Lord blesses us each day. Let me pray for you and with you.
And then, let's enjoy this special day with our favorite little people!
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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❤️ Grab plenty of freebies, a devotional, or simply find encouragement for the family relationship struggles you're working through - all over at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
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Thursday May 09, 2024
Feeling Overwhelmed? How To Stand Firm In The Storms Of Life As A Christian Family
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
Episode 192 // We all feel overwhelmed sometimes! And the reality of life is that storms, trials, and struggles will come. It’s just a question of when, not if - and then, what are you going to do about it?
Today, we’ll take a look at some wisdom from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount to help us prepare for the storms of life. How can we stand firm and feel less surprised and stressed? How do we stay connected with our husband and kids when everything feels overwhelming?
Join me, friend, for some biblical encouragement and a few practical action steps you can take TODAY to be ready for the storm that will one day come - so you can keep right on enjoying family life instead of getting swept away in the overwhelm of it all.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Our current CHALLENGE inside the Faith Fiver Club is one I’m super excited about - Living Out The Beatitudes. Join us! ✨
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Free Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet
Free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
Grab the 30-day challenge Building Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life
RELATED blog posts:
Feeling Like A Burnt Out Mom? Here’s How To Enjoy Family Life More (blog)
Tips For Setting Healthy Boundaries When You’re Feeling Burned Out (blog)
Stop Feeling So Stressed Out! Try These 9 Helpful Tips (blog)
FIND GREAT RESOURCES to help you enjoy Christian family life:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5!)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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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.
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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 ✨
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Episode 191 // It’s really easy as a mom to start worrying about my family. There are so many pieces to juggle. And these relationships are so important!
But Jesus is not trying to make family life difficult. He knows that we struggle, and He has the solutions to help us manage the hard things of life and enjoy our marriage and motherhood more.
Today on the podcast, we’ll look at 4 big things that Jesus tells us to do in the Sermon on the Mount. Four things that will help us to STOP worrying so much and start TRUSTING GOD more - in the big and the small, the good and the hard.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Our current CHALLENGE inside the Faith Fiver Club is one I’m super excited about - Living Out The Beatitudes. Join us! ✨
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
Grab the 30-day challenge Building Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life
RELATED blog posts:
A Christian Counselor’s Best Tips For How To Control Anxiety (blog)
The Christian Mom’s 5 Best Bible Verses For Anxiety (blog)
God’s Powerful Promise When You’re Dealing With Anxiety As A Christian Mom (blog)
FIND GREAT RESOURCES to help you enjoy Christian family life:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5!)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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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.
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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 ✨
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Biblical Keys You Need For Stronger Family Relationships
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Episode 190 // The Bible can sometimes feel a bit abstract. The “spiritual” doesn’t always feel like it’s impacting our everyday lives and our relationships.
That’s why I love to explore and consider the practical applications of Scripture for our family life.
We’re taking a few weeks here to walk through the Sermon on the Mount. The Bible is not a mystery. God gives us everything we need for life and happiness - including some very important keys for our family relationships
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Our current CHALLENGE inside the Faith Fiver Club is one I’m super excited about - Living Out The Beatitudes. Join us! ✨
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
Free ebook Building YOur Mom Toolbox
Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-Day Devotional
RELATED blog posts:
10 Great Bible Verses For Your Home & Family (blog)
4 Key Questions Every Mom Must Answer In Order To Build Great Family Relationships (blog)
FIND GREAT RESOURCES to help you enjoy Christian family life:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5!)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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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.
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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 ✨
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
8 Incredible Blessings That Jesus Wants Every Christian Family To Enjoy
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Episode 189 // Is there anything better than the blessing of the Lord?!? Today, we’re diving into the very beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount - the 8 “beatitudes” or blessings that the Lord promises to those who follow him.
What are they? How will they impact your family? Is it even possible to live this way in the modern world?
Join me for an encouraging look at the INCREDIBLE blessings that Jesus has for you, friend.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Our current CHALLENGE inside the Faith Fiver Club is one I’m super excited about - Living Out The Beatitudes. Join us! ✨
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
Finding Your Identity in Christ devotional workbook
RELATED blog posts:
The Ultimate Guide To How A Wise Woman Builds Her Home (blog)
5 Great Scriptures To Pray For Your Family (blog)
FIND GREAT RESOURCES to help you enjoy Christian family life:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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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.
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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 ✨
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
How The Sermon On The Mount Will Change Your Parenting
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Episode 188 // Ever feel stuck in your family relationships? We all feel that way sometimes! And Jesus always has the way forward.
One of my favorite passages in Scripture lately for focusing in on Christian family life is the Sermon on the Mount. It’s chapters 5-7 of the Gospel of Matthew, and Jesus is so clear about how we are to live! It is counter-cultural and life-changing.
But it isn’t exactly easy to live out.
Join me today for a look at how this powerful sermon from our Lord can change you - and change your family relationships - for the better.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Our next CHALLENGE inside the Faith Fiver Club is one I’m super excited about - Living Out The Beatitudes. Join us! ✨
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
Finding Your Identity in Christ devotional workbook
RELATED blog posts:
The Ultimate Guide To How A Wise Woman Builds Her Home (blog)
5 Great Scriptures To Pray For Your Family (blog)
FIND GREAT RESOURCES to help you enjoy Christian family life:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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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.
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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 ✨
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
An Easter Encouragement For Christian Moms
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Episode 187 // Easter is here, friend! This is my absolute favorite holiday of the year.
And this year (like it has sometimes in the past), it feels overshadowed by stress and struggle in regular life. Work, church, cleaning, discipline, bills, and so much else can threaten to steal the JOY out of family life and relationships.
But guess what?
The truth of Easter stands firm. The goodness and grace of the cross, the resurrection, and our eternal future with Christ is not dependent on how we might feel about it today.
Praise be to God!
Join me today for a short encouragement in this busy but oh-so-important season!
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ And make sure to join me in the Faith Fiver Club over on Patreon to support this podcast and ministry AND to get our brand new workbook and deep dive for our April Challenge into Living Out The Beatitudes! I am so excited about this one.
✨ As always, plenty more resources, freebies, devotionals, and the blog are over at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
✨ Since it is almost Easter, grab my popular Easter Story Cards or other fun, quick printables on sale this week for 40% off! Inside my printables Etsy shop.
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life during the busy season of raising little ones at home. Together, we're building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
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DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist 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.
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✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Friday Mar 22, 2024
How Proverbs 10:19 Helps Me Tame My Tongue
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Episode 186 // It’s easy to realize that we should “tame our tongues” and use our communication to bless and encourage our families. But when emotions rise and our stress is building, it can be really tough!
Today, we’ll look deeply at a helpful bible proverb that starts to show us some practical ways to take control of our communication with our family, even when emotions are high.
Join me for a close-up look at Proverbs 10:19 and let’s find encouragement and tips together.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
Grab the FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet.
Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! devotional on anger and emotional control.
Grab your workbook for Preparing Your Heart And Family For Easter inside the Faith Fiver Club this month only! This is our private Patreon community that supports this show while enjoying monthly challenges to deepen your family relationships.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU
❤️ Invest in a Fruitful Faith
❤️ Enjoy your family: Happy Marriage | Joyful Parenting | Home & Family Life
❤️ Tackle roadblocks: Manage Emotions | Communicate Well
❤️ Start with a FREEBIE or find the perfect DEVOTIONAL
❤️ Read the BLOG
❤️ Grab helpful printables for moms in my ETSY SHOP
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you enjoy family life during the busy season of raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships, with Jesus at the center of it all.
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DISCLAIMERS
I am a licensed therapist 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.
* * * * *
✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
A Beautiful Picture Of Christian Family Life When We Learn To Tame Our Tongues
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Episode 185 // Words are powerful. But taming our tongues and using our words well - even in the heat of big emotions and family conflict - seems almost impossible!
If you ever feel frustrated or disappointed by how your words impact your family, today’s episode is for you.
Join me to see a picture of how your words can bless, nourish, help, and encourage your family. We see an amazing picture in the Bible of how our words impact others - for good or for evil. Let’s encourage one another and spur each other on toward love and good deeds in how we use our words with our families.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
Grab the FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet.
Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! devotional on anger and emotional control.
Grab your workbook for Preparing Your Heart And Family For Easter inside the Faith Fiver Club this month only! This is our private Patreon community that supports this show while enjoying monthly challenges to deepen your family relationships.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU
❤️ Invest in a Fruitful Faith
❤️ Enjoy your family: Happy Marriage | Joyful Parenting | Home & Family Life
❤️ Tackle roadblocks: Manage Emotions | Communicate Well
❤️ Start with a FREEBIE or find the perfect DEVOTIONAL
❤️ Read the BLOG
❤️ Grab helpful printables for moms in my ETSY SHOP
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you enjoy family life during the busy season of raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships, with Jesus at the center of it all.
* * * * *
DISCLAIMERS
I am a licensed therapist 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.
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✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Making Time For A Devotional Time As A Busy Christian Mom
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Episode 184 // There are probably 89 things you could do today that are productive, helpful, and good. But guess what? None of those things are as important as making time to be with God, grow spiritually, and help your kids know and follow Jesus.
There is no better use of your time, my friend.
So today, we’ll talk PRACTICAL tips that will help you carve out that devotional time every day - no matter how busy you are. Join me today for some encouragement, biblical hope, and real-life ideas to help your spiritual growth.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
> > Our March Monthly Challenge in the Faith Fiver Club is focused on preparing your heart and family for Easter. Join us! < <
RESOURCES FOR YOU
❤️ MENTIONED TODAY: my free Holy Habits 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge, and my all-time favorite The Hope Planner
❤️ Invest in a Fruitful Faith
❤️ Enjoy your family: Happy Marriage | Joyful Parenting | Home & Family Life
❤️ Tackle roadblocks: Manage Emotions | Communicate Well
❤️ Start with a FREEBIE or find the perfect DEVOTIONAL
❤️ Read the BLOG
❤️ Grab helpful printables for moms in my ETSY SHOP
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you enjoy family life during the long season of raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships, with Jesus at the center of it all.
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com.
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DISCLAIMERS
I am a licensed therapist 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.
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✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨








