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
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.
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
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.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
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.
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
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.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Finding the secret formula for raising (and enjoying!) your Christian family
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
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.
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
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.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
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.








