Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships

Let’s have more FUN in the bedroom, Christian wives!

Episode 145 // Do you want to have more fun in your marriage?
 
Intimacy is a really important part of a healthy and happy marriage. But is it a FUN part of your marriage? Do you look forward to your time in the bedroom together… or sometimes wish that part of your marriage could get a boost?
 
As a Christian marriage counselor (and a wife!) I know how important it is to enjoy the intimacy in your marriage. So let’s talk about it!
 
Today, I’ll share a few tips and encouragement for how to have more fun with your husband when it comes to your intimacy together. Ready?? Let’s dive in. 
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
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Want more practical help for your marriage intimacy? My go-to is the online courses from Sheila Wray Gregoire. Check them out here. (affiliate link)
 
Read this episode on the blog.
 
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If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
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✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ 

Quick T.I.P.S. For Handling A Sudden Burst Of Emotion Making You Feel Totally Overwhelmed

Episode 144 // Ever feel totally overwhelmed?
 
We all do! And these 4 quick TIPS will help you manage it well, so you can stay connected with your people and move forward. No more freezing up. No more outburst of emotion. Try these 4 tips and see how you feel.
 
Ready? Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
* * * * * 
 
DIVE DEEPER:
 
Faith  |  Marriage  |  Parenting  |  Home & Family  |  Emotions  |  Communication
 
Start with a FREEBIE or grab a DEVOTIONAL.
 
Join us inside our Patreon community to support this ministry and get extra perks!
 
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CONNECT, SHARE, & FOLLOW:
 
If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. 
* * * * * 
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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
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✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ 

When Your Best-Laid Plans For Your Christian Family Just Aren’t Happening

Episode 143 // It is so frustrating to have a great plan, to do all the right things, and yet watch things unravel in a different direction. 
 
Your marriage. Your kids. Your health. Your work. 
 
When things just aren’t on track and they’re starting to go south, what do you do? How are we supposed to think about these situations? Where is God in all of it?
 
He’s right there with you, friend. Let’s take a look together at Proverbs 16 and the wisdom and encouragement it gives us for balancing our plans against the Lord’s purposes.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
* * * * * 
 
DIVE DEEPER:
 
Faith  |  Marriage  |  Parenting  |  Home & Family  |  Emotions  |  Communication
 
Start with a FREEBIE or grab a DEVOTIONAL.
 
Join us inside our Patreon community to support this ministry and get extra perks!
 
* * * * * 
 
CONNECT, SHARE, & FOLLOW:
 
If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. 
* * * * * 
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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
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✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ 

Gospel Hope + Practical Ideas For Discouraged And Struggling Christian Moms

Episode 142 // Loneliness. Discouragement. Hopelessness. There are so many hard emotions that moms deal with!
 
But, my friend, you do not have to deal with them alone. 
 
Today, we’ll dive into gospel hope for our darkest moments, along with 5 practical things we can do when these emotions threaten to overwhelm us. Managing hard emotions is a key to ENJOYING the family life that God has given us. Let’s build those skills together. 
 
Ready? Let’s dive in.
 
P.S. Grab the NEW 40-day devotional Joy in the Journey for encouragement in the hard moments of motherhood.
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
* * * * * 
 
DIVE DEEPER:
 
Faith  |  Marriage  |  Parenting  |  Home & Family  |  Emotions  |  Communication
 
Start with a FREEBIE or grab a DEVOTIONAL.
 
Read this episode on the blog (coming soon).
 
Join us inside our Patreon community to support this ministry and get extra perks!
* * * * * 
 
CONNECT, SHARE, & FOLLOW:
 
If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. 
* * * * * 
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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
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✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ 

Finding JOY In The (Hard, Tiring, Wonderful, Important) Journey Of Christian Motherhood

Episode 141 // Want more JOY in your journey of motherhood? 
We've been looking at some of the hard emotions of motherhood recently, and this week we're tackling stress. But today's topic is actually really helpful for EVERY hard emotion we face.  
Today, we're looking at JOY.
If you want to parent joyfully, you're in the right place today. If you're struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, or the trials of life, you need the biblical joy of the Lord - which He wants to give you.
This is a sneak peak into my latest devotional, Joy In The Journey: A 40 Day Devotional On Finding Joy In The Hard Work Of Motherhood. I know it will encourage you, my friend.
Let's dive in.
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
* * * * * 
 
DIVE DEEPER:
 
Faith  |  Marriage  |  Parenting  |  Home & Family  |  Emotions  |  Communication
 
Start with a FREEBIE or grab a DEVOTIONAL.
 
Join us inside our Patreon community to support this ministry and get extra perks!
* * * * * 
 
CONNECT, SHARE, & FOLLOW:
 
If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. 
* * * * * 
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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
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✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨

Fighting Mom Burnout? Try These Tips For Healthy Boundaries, So You Can get Back To Enjoying Christian Family Life More.

Episode 140 // Feeling stressed? Struggling with some burnout? You are not alone. 
Parenting is HARD WORK. Between the kids, the house, the bills, your marriage, your work: it’s a lot. And one of the keys to managing the stress and enjoying the hard journey is... boundaries. 
Eek. I know. Boundaries. It’s a word that brings up a lot of emotions. But today, it’s a word that will bring hope to your heart. 
Today, we’re tackling the topic of stress, burnout, and how to set boundaries to help with it all. 
Ready? Let’s dive in. 
Oh, and while we’re at it - make sure to grab my BRAND NEW DEVOTIONAL on Finding Joy In The Journey of Motherhood. If you want to parent joyfully, this is the devotional for you.
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
* * * * * 
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
* * * * * 
 
DIVE DEEPER:
 
Faith  |  Marriage  |  Parenting  |  Home & Family  |  Emotions  |  Communication
 
Start with a FREEBIE or grab a DEVOTIONAL.
 
Read this episode on the blog.
 
Join us inside our Patreon community to support this ministry and get extra perks!
* * * * * 
 
CONNECT, SHARE, & FOLLOW:
 
If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. 
* * * * * 
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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
* * * * * 
✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨

Feeling Like A Stressed Out Mom? Try These 9 Helpful Tips.

Episode 139 // Nobody loves stress. But everybody deals with it. 
So how could we go through a series on hard mom emotions and not talk about stress??!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the messy house, cranky kids, or things just aren’t going right, today’s episode is for you. I’ll share 9 tips that help me through stressful seasons of life, along with some real-life examples so you know you’re not alone!
Stress is not fun, but it does not need to steal your enjoyment of Christian family life. Dive in with me for some biblical encouragement and helpful tips.
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
* * * * * 
 
DIVE DEEPER:
 
Faith  |  Marriage  |  Parenting  |  Home & Family  |  Emotions  |  Communication
 
Start with a FREEBIE or grab a DEVOTIONAL.
 
Read this episode on the blog.
 
Join us inside our Patreon community to support this ministry and get extra perks!
 
* * * * * 
 
CONNECT, SHARE, & FOLLOW:
 
If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. 
* * * * * 
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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
* * * * * 
✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ 

Two Simple Bible Verses For Christian Anger Management

Episode 138 // Friday Faith Followup
 
Christians have to deal with anger, just like everyone else. But thanks to the Holy Spirit in our lives, we have exactly the right help for dealing with it!
 
When you’re struggling with anger as a Christian mom, you’re probably also going to struggle with some other mom emotions: mom guilt, mom burnout, mom stress. Anger weighs on our souls and it weakens our family relationships. 
 
But it can be so hard to fight it!
 
That’s where it is so helpful to turn to Scripture. 
 
In today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into 2 great Scriptures that will help you recognize and manage your triggers AND find ways to calm down and restore peace in your family. 
 
The Bible has exactly the wisdom that you need for managing that mom anger, so let’s get right to it. 
 
And don’t forget to grab your 40 Day Devotional on handling anger as a Christian mom: Keep Your Cool, Mama!
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
* * * * * 
 
DIVE DEEPER:
 
Faith  |  Marriage  |  Parenting  |  Home & Family  |  Emotions  |  Communication
 
Start with a FREEBIE or grab a DEVOTIONAL.
 
Read this episode on the blog. (coming soon)
 
Join us inside our Patreon community to support this ministry and get extra perks!
 
* * * * * 
 
CONNECT, SHARE, & FOLLOW:
 
If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. 
* * * * * 
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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
* * * * * 
✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ 
 

Don’t worry, Mama, You CAN Control Those Anger Outbursts. Here’s How.

Episode 137 // Anger can be such an overwhelming emotion. 
 
And if you ever find yourself crying out to God for helping, asking yourself “how do I control my anger?!?!” or wondering why you’re still struggling with this emotion… my friend, you are not alone. 
 
So many Christian families struggle with managing anger. It’s awkward to talk about, hurtful to our family relationships, and we just want it to go away.
 
Well, it is possible to control those anger outbursts. As a Christian counselor, sometimes I think that I should have all the answers. But managing emotions in our own families is hard work! Thankfully, we serve a God who DOES have the answers and who delights to pour out grace when we are struggling. 
 
Want a few tips from a mom who’s been there? From a Christian family counselor? Well, join me today as we dive into some practical and biblical strategies to get your mom anger under control.
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
* * * * * 
 
DIVE DEEPER:
 
Faith  |  Marriage  |  Parenting  |  Home & Family  |  Emotions  |  Communication
 
Start with a FREEBIE or grab a DEVOTIONAL - maybe even my 40 Day Devotional specifically for learning to manage anger and hard mom emotions! That one is called Keep Your Cool, Mama!
 
Read this episode on the blog.
 
Join us inside our Patreon community to support this ministry and get extra perks!
 
* * * * * 
 
CONNECT, SHARE, & FOLLOW:
 
If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. 
* * * * * 
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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
* * * * * 
✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨

13 Secret Weapons To Stop Overthinking Things And Find More Peace In Your Christian Family Relationships

Episode 136 // Friday Faith Followup
 
Do you want to give your kids your full attention? Connect with your husband even on a busy day? To enjoy the small moments of family life together?
 
I know I do! And I know that when my brain gets stuck on overdrive, it’s really, really difficult to enjoy life.
 
Sometimes, it’s just hard to turn our brains off! There are so many things to think about, worry about, stress about, plan for, consider, and focus on… but this overthinking makes it impossible to be fully present in the moment with your family. 
 
In our last episode, we looked at how to handle negative thinking. Today, I’ll share some tips and tricks that can help you stop OVERTHINKING things, so you can get back to enjoying things instead.
 
Ready? Let’s dive in. 
 
hugs & blessings, 
Jess
 
* * * * * 
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY Christian family life. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
 
You’ll find everything at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. 
 
* * * * * 
 
DIVE DEEPER:
 
Faith  |  Marriage  |  Parenting  |  Home & Family  |  Emotions  |  Communication
 
Start with a FREEBIE or grab a DEVOTIONAL - maybe even my 40 Day Devotional specifically for learning to manage hard mom emotions! That one is called Keep Your Cool, Mama!
 
Read this episode on the blog.
 
Join us inside our Patreon community to support this ministry and get extra perks!
 
* * * * * 
 
CONNECT, SHARE, & FOLLOW:
 
If you got value or encouragement from my show, please leave a rating and review! This helps me support more women to enjoy Christian family life and build stronger family relationships. Click here in Apple Podcasts, scroll to the Ratings & Reviews and click “Write A Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! 
 
Also, be sure to follow the podcast, so new episodes pop right up in your library.
 
Then, copy and share the link for today’s episode with a friend who needs encouragement.
 
Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. 
* * * * * 
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 link. Read my disclaimers here.
* * * * * 
✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨