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
Episodes
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Episode 91.5 // Friday Faith Followup
When life is busy (and when isn’t it busy??) it’s easy to start prioritizing the people around us, the schedule, and the crazy to-do list. But what about taking care of yourself??
In today’s short episode, I’m sharing 4 resources that help ME love myself well and take care of myself… even as a busy mom with four little ones at home. Want some encouragement and help? This episode is for you!
Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/091
Resources for this episode:
Get the FREE 51 Self Care Ideas list at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/self-care
Go deeper in loving yourself with the devotional workbook Finding Your Identity in Christ - www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/identity
Build an attitude of gratitude with my simple Gratitude Journaling Template in the Love Your People Well Etsy shop
The book Search for Significance has been so helpful for many of my counseling clients, and you can find it at your favorite bookstore.
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
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.
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Episode 91 // Living well as a Christian mom is not always easy - but it is much easier when we keep our priorities straight! And a big part of that means we don’t neglect ourselves while we’re so busy taking care of everyone else.
So today, we’re looking at one of the foundational pillars of healthy Christian family life: loving yourself well. It’s more than just self care. We need to protect our mental health, our physical bodies, our emotions and our hearts… or we’ll burn out as we care for everyone else.
Ready for some practical ideas for how to love yourself well in the busyness of family life? Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/091
Resources for this episode:
Get the FREE 51 Self Care Ideas list at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/self-care
Go deeper in loving yourself with the devotional workbook Finding Your Identity in Christ - www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/identity
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
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.
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Episode 90.5 // Friday Faith Followup
You want spiritual growth. You want your whole Christan family to experience spiritual growth! And you know that loving God well is a key priority for your family.
But life is busy.
Mama, I get it. Kids take a lot of energy and work, and our days are not always as predictable as we wish they were. Plus, the Bible can be confusing and prayer can feel so dry sometimes! Spiritual growth is an investment over time - and there are resources that can help.
Today, I’ll share about 3 distinct resources that help ME love God well even as a busy mom with four little ones at home and a hectic schedule. Want some help and support? This episode is for you.
Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/090
Resources for this episode:
Grab the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge
Check out our devotionals for various topics in family life
Try out my favorite, The Hope Planner, - to keep your spiritual growth first AND the daily to-do list running smoothly
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
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!
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Episode 90 // Every family has their top priorities in life. Priorities that guide their decisions, schedule, finances, and so much more.
Have you ever thought about what YOUR family priorities are and how you live them out?
When we consider the foundational pillars of a healthy Christian family life, our first priority should be to love God well. But how do we do that when life is super busy? How do we experience spiritual growth when the calendar is full and our kids are driving us crazy?
Today, let’s lay out this foundational pillar and identify 3 practical steps that will help us love God well, even in the busy seasons of life.
Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/090
Resources for this episode:
Grab the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge
Check out our devotionals for various topics in family life
Try out my favorite, The Hope Planner, to keep your spiritual growth first AND the daily to-do list running smoothly
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
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!
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Episode 89.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Christian family life is hectic. Busy. And sometimes, filled with trouble and hardship. Jesus promised that we would have trouble in this world! (John 16:33) But He also promised to give us peace, rest, and joy.
Join me today as we pray through Psalm 91 for our families, seeking the rest and peace that God promises as we trust in him.
Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/089
Resources for today’s episode:
Dive into God’s Word in our devotionals
Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge
Find practical simple tools to help your daily walk with the Lord in my Etsy shop.
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
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.
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Episode 89 // Ever struggle with trying to control what’s happening for your family? As Christian moms, we take so much ownership of what’s happening in our marriage, our home, and our children’s lives.
Yes, we need to take those things seriously. Yes, we have responsibilities to our family. But, mama, you are not in control. And that’s what we’re looking at today as we dive into Psalm 91 in our Summertime in the Psalms series.
Who is in control: you… or God? Who do you really want to be in control: you… or God?
Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/089
Resources for today’s episode:
Dive into God’s Word in our devotionals
Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge
Find practical simple tools to help your daily walk with the Lord in my Etsy shop.
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
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.
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Episode 88.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Reading God’s Word is good… and praying through it might be even better! Today, we are praying through Psalm 19 as an opportunity to pray for our families. We’re seeking humility, intimacy, and grace as Christian moms.
Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/088
Resources for today’s episode:
Grab some simple, practical tools in the Love Your People Well Etsy shop
Build spiritual growth into your daily and weekly planner with my favorite - The Hope Planner.
Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
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 with some of the resources mentioned above. This means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my link. I never recommend products I don’t love!
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Episode 88 // I know that as a Christian mom, you want a lot of things for your family - and one of the top ones is spiritual growth. You want intimacy with the Lord. You want to teach your kids who God is and how to love him well. You want your family to be growing with the Lord!
Well, Psalm 19 gives us great wisdom and insight into how to do that. We see so many opportunities here for spiritual growth and family discipleship. Join me today in our Summertime in the Psalms series as we look at what we learn about God, ourselves, and Christian family life… from Psalm 19.
Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/088
Resources for today’s episode:
Grab some simple, practical tools in the Love Your People Well Etsy shop
Build spiritual growth into your daily and weekly planner with my favorite - The Hope Planner.
Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
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 with some of the resources mentioned above. This means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my link. I never recommend products I don’t love!
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Episode 87.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Psalm 142 teaches us that in the hard seasons of life, when our emotions are drained and overwhelming, we can do nothing better than cry out to God.
So today, we’re doing just that. Join me in this short episode as we pray through Psalm 142 for our families.
Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/087
Resources for today’s episode:
Check out the 40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40
Find practical tools such as a Stress Relief Workbook, Prayer Journaling Sheets, and Gratitude Lists at www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com
Built a daily habit of Bible reading and prayer with the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
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.
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Episode 87 // Motherhood is exhausting. We often feel isolated, lonely, and we struggle to make it through the harder seasons of family life.
You know what, friend? God gets it.
He understands.
Today, in our Summertime in the Psalms series, we are digging into Psalm 142. We want to better understand the character of God, the hard realities of our everyday lives, and walk away with some tangible action steps to help us love Christian family life.
Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/087
Resources for today’s episode:
Check out the 40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40
Find practical tools such as a Stress Relief Workbook, Prayer Journaling Sheets, and Gratitude Lists at www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com
Built a daily habit of Bible reading and prayer with the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
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.