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

261 // Wisdom For The (Potentially) Quarrelsome Wife - Proverbs 21:9

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Episode 261 // The book of Proverbs gives us wisdom, hope and encouragement. And today, we’ll take a look at Proverbs 21:9 and find wisdom for ourselves as wives. 
 
It’s not an easy proverb to read, but it should hit close to home for all of us: “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.” Proverbs 21:9
 
Eek. No one wants to be married to a quarrelsome wife… and none of us want to BE one either! Join me today for a short devotional thought on this provoking proverb, and let’s find encouragement together. 
 
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hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
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260 // Psalm 86: Can I Really Call Out To God And Be Heard? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)

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Episode 260 // God is always with you. He hears every prayer, and He responds. 
 
Of course, that doesn’t always look like we hope it will. And He does not always act in ways that we desire. But our prayer journeys build a connection with God that carries us through hard and difficult seasons. 
 
Join me today for a devotional thought from Psalm 86, and let’s deepen our personal walks with the Lord as we consider his Word together. 
 
This is part of our Summertime in the Psalms series, and I’m so glad you’re here!
 
(If you’d like to get access to 100+ of these devotional moments, with more coming every week, support this ministry on Patreon inside our Faith Fiver Club!)
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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Grab your FREEBIES at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
 
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Support the show on Patreon today! - And enjoy this year’s PERK of new daily(ish) devotionals this year to encourage your faith & family life in 5 minutes a day!
 
Share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today :-) 
 
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DISCLAIMERS
  
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
 

259 // Psalm 90: Do You Have A Heart Of Wisdom? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)

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Episode 259 // Psalm 90:12 is a powerful verse that should point us not only toward the wisdom and goodness of God, but also toward a reality check for our own busy lives. 
 
Our days are numbered. This may feel especially true when we consider the realities of family life. How long will your children be innocent in childhood? How long until they leave the home? How much time do you really have to influence and teach them? To build deeper relationship with them?
 
Today, I’ll share a short devotional to offer us all some biblical encouragement and real-life clarity for family life. 
 
This is part of our Summertime in the Psalms series, and I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s dive in.
 
(If you’d like to get access to 100+ of these devotional moments, with more coming every week, support this ministry on Patreon inside our Faith Fiver Club!)
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
RESOURCES FOR YOU
 
Grab your FREEBIES at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
 
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Dive into 300+ podcast episodes here or READ them on the blog at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/blog 
 
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Support the show on Patreon today! - And enjoy this year’s PERK of new daily(ish) devotionals this year to encourage your faith & family life in 5 minutes a day!
 
Share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today :-) 
 
And while you’re here - please leave a 5-star review for the show! What an encouragement!
 
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DISCLAIMERS
  
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

258 // Psalm 139: Are You Praying For What Really Matters? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)

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Episode 258 // Prayer is the centerpiece of Christian life. But it’s easy to spend too much time on the day-to-day little things and miss out on praying for the deeper, richer priorities of life. 
 
Today’s psalm will help us get back on track. We’ll take a look at Psalm 139 and consider together how our prayer lives for our family can focus on the biblical truths of what our families need.
 
This is part of our Summertime in the Psalms series, and I’m so glad you’re here.
 
Let’s jump in.
 
(If you’d like to get access to 100+ of these devotional moments, with more coming every week, support this ministry on Patreon inside our Faith Fiver Club!)
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
RESOURCES FOR YOU
 
Grab your FREEBIES at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
 
Find a DEVOTIONAL on family relationship topics at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
 
Dive into 300+ podcast episodes here or READ them on the blog at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/blog 
 
GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW
 
Support the show on Patreon today! - And enjoy this year’s PERK of new daily(ish) devotionals this year to encourage your faith & family life in 5 minutes a day!
 
Share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today :-) 
 
And while you’re here - please leave a 5-star review for the show! What an encouragement!
 
FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest
 
DISCLAIMERS
  
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

257 // Psalm 88: How Can We Struggle And Suffer Well? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)

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Episode 257 // “But I cry to you for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Why, LORD, do you reject me and hide your face from me?” Psalm 88:13-14.
 
Not an easy prayer. But this psalm is so REAL for us. We’ve all had these seasons, where we are desperate for the Lord’s help and yet we feel like He is absent and ignoring us. 
 
He’s not ignoring you, friend. He’s not absent. 
 
Join me today for a short devotional looking at these verses for a moment of biblical encouragement in our hardest seasons. This is part of our Summertime in the Psalms series, and I’m so glad you’re here.
 
(If you’d like to get access to 100+ of these devotional moments, with more coming every week, support this ministry on Patreon inside our Faith Fiver Club!)
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
RESOURCES FOR YOU
 
Grab your FREEBIES at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
 
Find a DEVOTIONAL on family relationship topics at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
 
Dive into 300+ podcast episodes here or READ them on the blog at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/blog 
 
GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW
 
Support the show on Patreon today! - And enjoy this year’s PERK of new daily(ish) devotionals this year to encourage your faith & family life in 5 minutes a day!
 
Share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today :-) 
 
And while you’re here - please leave a 5-star review for the show! What an encouragement!
 
FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest
 
DISCLAIMERS
  
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
 

256 // Psalm 1: Who Is Influencing Your Children? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)

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Episode 256 // We’re diving into the Psalms for the month of July, and starting right at the beginning today! Psalm 1 is such a helpful reality check for each of us - for our own lives, but also for our responsibility as moms.
 
Summer can bring a lot of fun and freedom… so perhaps it’s even more important to be intentional and biblically-minded about how we are allowing ourselves and our children to be influenced. 
 
Join me for a short devotional in Psalm 1 today, for biblical encouragement and some real-life wisdom from God’s Word. 
 
(And if you’d like to get access to 100+ of these devotional thoughts, with more coming every week, support this ministry on Patreon inside our Faith Fiver Club!)
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
RESOURCES FOR YOU
 
Grab your FREEBIES at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
 
Find a DEVOTIONAL on family relationship topics at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
 
Dive into 300+ podcast episodes here or READ them on the blog at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/blog 
 
GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW
 
Support the show on Patreon today! - And enjoy this year’s PERK of new daily(ish) devotionals this year to encourage your faith & family life in 5 minutes a day!
 
Share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today :-) 
 
And while you’re here - please leave a 5-star review for the show! What an encouragement!
 
FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest
 
DISCLAIMERS
  
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

255 // Don’t Let Summer Slip By! Boost Your Family Bond With A Few Fun (Realistic) Activities

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Episode 255 // Summertime is a chance for great fun and family bonding… and a chance for extra bickering, cranky kids, and one million repetitions of “I’m bored.”
 
No more, friend. 
 
Today, we’ll tackle a few angles to Summer Mom Life: a few reality checks about how to manage summer stressors, 10 fun and free ideas for family bonding, PLUS one big warning - to make sure you can fully enjoy this summer with your family!
 
Hop in, find some ideas, rest in some encouragement, and enjoy your summer 🙂
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
RESOURCES FOR YOU
 
FREE: 51 Self Care Ideas List (p.s. - use them with your kids this summer!)
 
DEVOTIONAL: Stress Relief Workbook For Christian Moms
 
LISTEN NEXT: Turn Your Day Around With These 2 Key Decisions (Ep 228)
READ MORE: 25 Free Ideas For Family Fun Activities At Home, With Toddlers, Teens, Or Anyone In Between
 
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Share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today :-) 
 
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DISCLAIMERS
  
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

254 // 10 Fun Ideas For Family Discipleship Activities This Summer (For Any Age)

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Episode 254 // Family discipleship is a key responsibility for Christian parents. But what does that really mean? What can it look like for toddlers or teens?
 
As you dive into the summertime, this is a unique chance to try something new and go deeper with your kids. Yes, you want a fun summer - but you also want it to be meaningful!
 
Join me today for a look at what “family discipleship” really means, and 10 ideas to engage your kids in their Christian faith this summer!
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
RESOURCES FOR YOU
 
FREE: Grab the Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge
 
DEVOTIONAL: Grab my Family Faith Challenge on Etsy! (a quick printable activity)
 
LISTEN NEXT: 5 Scriptures That Show Us What A Good Parent Looks Like (Ep 235)
 
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Support the show on Patreon today! - And enjoy this year’s PERK of new daily(ish) devotionals this year to encourage your faith & family life in 5 minutes a day!
 
Share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today :-) 
 
And while you’re here - please leave a 5-star review for the show! What an encouragement!
 
FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest
 
DISCLAIMERS
  
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

253 // A Summer Of Self-Reflection: Tips, Strategies, And Resources From A Christian Family Therapist Perspective

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Episode 253 // Today, I want to offer a few quick ideas on how to make your summer more meaningful - for yourself and for your whole family!
 
Yes, do the big vacations and the fun events and the special summer things. But summer is also a unique (and perfect!) time for self-reflection. You can continue growing in your walk with the Lord and your family relationships even while enjoying extra sun and vacation time.
 
These ideas will be fun and encouraging, so let’s hop in!
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
RESOURCES FOR YOU
 
FREE: Find ALL the freebies! Head to www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
 
DEVOTIONAL: Dive into Scripture and build the home life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook.
 
LISTEN NEXT: How To Ask The Right Questions To Deepen Your Family Relationships: 10 Tips From A Family Therapist (Episode 233)
 
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DISCLAIMERS
  
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
 

252 // End Conflict In Your Marriage Quickly (PLUS My Free Cheat Sheet)

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Episode 252 // Did you know that your relationship can grow deeper, closer, and better if you figure out how to handle conflict well?
 
I’ve been a marriage and family therapist for over 10 years. And in today’s episode, I want to share my process for healthy, happy, and holy conflict resolution. 
 
You can just grab the FREEBIE of my 10-point cheat sheet right here. But it’s definitely helpful to talk it through! So pop in your earbuds and let’s dive in for some practical tips and encouragement for your marriage today. 
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
RESOURCES FOR YOU
 
FREE: Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet!
 
DEVOTIONAL: Grab my 40-day devotional on marriage communication: Communicating To Connect
 
LISTEN NEXT: Solving Your 3 Biggest Marriage Communication Problems (Episode 236)
 
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DISCLAIMERS
  
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
 
MISSION
 
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
 
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com