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Godly wisdom for the exhaustion, struggle, and loneliness of Christian family life, from Psalm 142 (Summertime in the Psalms Series)

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!
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Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
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Quick Tools: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.etsy.com 
Everything: 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. 
 

(F3) Praying Scripture for our Christian families: Psalm 139. (Summertime in the Psalms Series)

Episode 86.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
The greatest thing that we can do for our family is to pray for them. As we’re looking at the psalms this month in our Summertime in the Psalms series, we not only want to learn and apply God’s truth to our lives… we want to use his own words to lead us in prayer!
 
So join me in today’s short episode to pray through Psalm 139 for our families. 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/086  
 
Resources for today’s episode:
If you don’t yet have a daily time reading the Bible, grab my FREE Holy Habits: 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge at 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. 

You’re not in control, mama: God is. A look at what Psalm 139 teaches us for Christian family life (Summertime in the Psalms Series)

Episode 86 // Do you trust God? It can be a tricky question. We know the “correct” answer… but we also know the temptation to manage things ourselves, protect our family by our best standards, and get distracted by the things around us.
 
So if you want deeper trust in God’s plan for you and your family, join me for today’s Christian devotional through Psalm 139. This is Part 1 of our “Summertime in the Psalms” series. We’re looking to see what we learn about God, about ourselves, and about living the best Christian family life that we can.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/086  
 
Resources for today’s episode:
If you don’t yet have a daily time reading the Bible, grab my FREE Holy Habits: 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge at 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. 

(F3) Are you confident in your identity in Christ? It’s the #1 way to love your people well.

Episode 85.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
Who are you? What is your identity? How do you think about yourself on the crazy days of life?
 
If we truly understand our identity in Christ, our experience of daily life is so much richer. God created us, loves us, and defines us. Today, let’s take a look at 3 incredible truths about who we are in Christ.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/085  
 
Resources for this episode:
Grab the Finding Your Identity in Christ Devotional Workbook at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/identity 
If you want some changes in your family dynamics, try the FREE 5-day email course: 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools 
 
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.

Finding the secret formula for raising (and enjoying!) your Christian family

Episode 85 // Hey, mama. Do you want to live the good life? Enjoy your family, enjoy your marriage, and make it through the good and bad times with a sense of peace?
 
That’s exactly what we’re talking about today. 
 
Jesus promises us an abundant life. How do we live into that when life is hectic and overwhelming?
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/085  
 
Resources for this episode:
Grab the Finding Your Identity in Christ Devotional Workbook at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/identity 
If you want some changes in your family dynamics, try the FREE 5-day email course: 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools 
 
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. 

(F3) The local church matters - and you matter in your church. The what, why, and how of being part of the body of Christ

Episode 84.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
As we consider the value of hospitality and friendship in our lives, we cannot ignore the role of the local church. Are you plugged in? Connected? Growing? Serving?
 
Today, we’re taking a look at why your involvement in a local church matters, and what to do when you’re looking for a church home or feeling discontent with your current church. 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/084  
 
Resources for this episode:
Get 25% off anything in the Love Your People Well Etsy shop during June 2022 using discount code “SUMMERBREAK” www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com 
 
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
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. 

How you can find time, energy, and money for hospitality even as a busy Christian mom (and why you absolutely should!)

Episode 84 // You’re busy. Of course you are! You’re a mom, a wife, with a thousand things to do everyday and time only to do about half of the to-do list… if that.
 
And you know what? It is still worth the time and energy to open your home and your life for hospitality. To invest in friendships. To offer connection to your church and community. 
 
But how? Well, that’s what we’re tackling today. We’re taking a look at why hospitality and friendship are important, and 10 practical how-to steps to build relationships even during the busy seasons of life.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/084  
 
Resources for this episode:
Get 25% off anything in the Love Your People Well Etsy shop during June 2022 using discount code “SUMMERBREAK” www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com 
 
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
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. 

(F3) A practical guide for setting healthy boundaries around screen time in your Christian marriage and family life

Episode 83.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
Is technology impacting how peaceful your home is? How connected you are with your husband or kids? How present you are with your family?
 
Screens have a huge impact on our lives. Today, I’m sharing my best tips from years of experience as a marriage and family therapist to give specific action steps and resources that will help you protect your family from possible negative impact of screens, technology, and social media.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/083  
 
Resources for this episode:
Get 25% off this month (June 2022) only in the Love Your People Well Etsy Shop with discount code “SUMMERBREAK” - and get some helpful resources to enjoy the summertime! www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com 
If you’re feeling disconnected with your family lately, grab my FREE 5-day email course: 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy - www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools 
 
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. 

How screen time is impacting your family, and what you can do about it to have a peaceful home

Episode 83 // You want a peaceful home, where your family can connect, unwind, and thrive. But how much is screen time impacting that? 
 
We often underestimate not only how much screen time we have, but how it is changing us. And, friend, don’t think that it isn’t changing you! 
 
Today, we’re looking at the impact screens have on us individually and in our family relationships. And don’t worry, we’re also tackling some practical ideas for how to make sure your family is using screen time in the best, healthiest way - so your Christian family can enjoy a peaceful home life.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/083  
 
Resources for this episode:
Get 25% off this month (June 2022) only in the Love Your People Well Etsy Shop with discount code “SUMMERBREAK” - and get some helpful resources to enjoy the summertime! www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com 
If you’re feeling disconnected with your family lately, grab my FREE 5-day email course: 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy - www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools 
 
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. 

(F3) Creating special moments for your family during summer break… without breaking the bank or adding to your stress

Episode 82.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
One of my favorite things about summertime is the extra time and space for family bonding. We all want to enjoy those quality time moments with our hubby and kids! But if we really want them to happen, we need to be intentional about creating the opportunities.
 
Today, we’re looking at 4 strategies that will help you create those special family moments no matter what you have going on this summer break.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/082 
 
Resources for this episode:
This month only (June 2022) don’t forget to use the code SUMMERBREAK in the Love Your People Well Etsy shop to get 25% off! www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com 
Grab the free Conflict Resolution Checklist to crush conflict on this year’s family trip: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict 
 
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.