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

(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. 

How to enjoy a family vacation without sibling rivalry, family conflict, or a frustrated mama

Episode 82 // Summertime is all about fun family time - so you don’t want to let conflict and bickering ruin it! 
 
With all the effort that goes into planning a great family vacation, you want to make sure that sibling rivalry or changes in the plans don’t throw everything out the window. Today’s tips will help you ENJOY your family trip and create some great memories in the process.
 
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. 
 

(F3) Family discipleship opportunities during the summer break… and engaging your kids in growing your faith together

Episode 81.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
The school break that our kids get to enjoy during the summertime is a really special opportunity for family discipleship. It doesn’t need to be overwhelming, but there are so many ways we can get creative!
 
If you’ve been relying on vacation Bible school or summer camps to dive deep into faith with your kids this summer, let me encourage you to think bigger, my friend. 
 
Today, we’re talking about 3 important ways that we can engage our kids in faith-building activities during the summer break (and at other times too!) along with 3 specific activity ideas that might be a great fit for your family this summer.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/081  
 
Resources for this episode:
Visit my Etsy shop at www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com for quick practical tools to help you manage and enjoy family life… and use the discount code SUMMERBREAK during June 2022 for 25% off! 
Grab my free resources at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/free 
 
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. 

Creative ideas for summer break, rainy day activities, and everything else to crush the “I’m bored” mom guilt

Episode 81 // Summer is a time of “fun in the sun”... but it can also be a hard season of Christian family life with so much unstructured time! If you’re tired of the “I’m bored” conversations with your kids or dealing with some mom guilt that you can’t entertain them for every minute of the day, this episode is for you. 
 
We’re diving into 12 creative ideas for how your family can enjoy some activities together - and maybe even better, ideas that your kids can take the lead on and entertain themselves. 
 
It’s a win-win!
 
Whether you’re tired of the rainy day blues or the no-school summer break, try out these ideas and get some creative juices flowing to keep your kids entertained in meaningful ways. 
 
Ready? Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/081  
 
Resources for this episode:
Visit my Etsy shop at www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com for quick practical tools to help you manage and enjoy family life… and use the discount code SUMMERBREAK during June 2022 for 25% off! 
Grab my free resources at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/free 
 
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) Date nights with your husband are a blessing to your kids… here’s how.

Episode 80.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
There are a lot of ways that date nights help your marriage. In fact, even if you are very inconsistent with date nights, you’re probably already aware of some of the ways it could help your marriage! 
 
So today, we’re looking in a different direction.
 
What about our kids?
 
Do our date nights impact them… beyond having a babysitter for a few hours?
 
Yes. Our date nights definitely impact our kids, and they are a big blessing for our kids. Take a few minutes with me today to look at why that is, and find encouragement and help for your Christian marriage today.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/080 
 
Resources for this episode:
Check out the courses on improving physical intimacy from Sheila Gregoire on our marriages resource page: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/marriage 
Grab a copy of our 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40
Is conflict a problem? Our free Conflict Resolution Checklist will help. Visit 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. 
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!

Try these 12 ideas for a fun & free date night... no babysitter, no cost, but a great investment in your Christian marriage

Episode 80 // Ever felt a little stuck for date night ideas? You’re too busy to plan something, hiring a sitter is a hassle, but you know that it’s important to invest in your marriage…
 
Well, this episode is for you. These at-home date night ideas are totally free and don’t require you to leave the house, or even get dressed up. They can be as elaborate or as simple as you want - but they will ALL help you connect with that handsome hubby of yours and be a worthwhile investment in your Christian marriage.
 
Plus, I’ll give a few additional ideas for how to mentally and emotionally look forward to and enjoy date night, even during the stressful or chaotic seasons of family life.
Ready for a little romance? Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/080 
 
Resources for this episode:
Check out the courses on improving physical intimacy from Sheila Gregoire on our marriages resource page: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/marriage 
Grab a copy of our 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40
Is conflict a problem? Our free Conflict Resolution Checklist will help. Visit 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. 
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!

(F3) Fighting the temptation to think (or expect) that we’ve got it all together as Christian moms… A devotional thought on 1 Corinthians 10.

Episode 79.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
We’ve been talking this week about the temptation to try to “do it all” as a mom. Which… is impossible. And even more than that, it isn’t at all what God wants (or expects) for us!
 
So let’s pause and take a look at how easily we experience temptation. 
 
On the podcast today, I’m diving into 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 to take a look at what temptations we struggle with as moms, why we struggle with it, and what we can do about it.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes for this week’s topic, with episode highlights and recommended resources, at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/079 
 
Resources for this episode:
Are you on our email list for the discount code?? Visit www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/email 
Join our free online community at www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
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. 

You can’t do it all, mama… But you can do what God has called you to do. PLUS - Our ONE YEAR Anniversary Celebration!

Episode 79 // Is your to-do list a mile long? Are you stressed about multiple things at the same time and nothing feels like it’s really going that well? Do you place concepts like “productivity” or “success” on a pedestal?
 
This episode is for you, mama. 
 
I have been really challenged by the Lord lately in the reality check that I can’t do it all. Even many of the good things in my life and on my priority list don’t actually belong on my priority list! 
 
But I can get done the things God himself puts on my priority list. 
 
Listen in, be encouraged, and don’t forget to join us this week for the One Year ANNIVERSARY of the podcast!!
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/079 
 
Resources for this episode:
Are you on our email list for the discount code?? Visit www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/email 
Join our free online community at www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
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.