Love Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building

Dealing with that burst of mom anger… What to do after you’ve yelled at your kids (and a few ideas to stop it from happening in the first place)

Episode 62 // Mom guilt, mom anger, mom anxiety… there can be a lot of stress involved in motherhood! We love our kiddos so much. There is a lot of emotion involved in loving them well. 
 
And sometimes, that emotion boils over and we wind up yelling at our kids. We don’t mean to… but our voice rises, our face gets flush, and the next thing we know, we feel awful. 
 
So what do we do? That’s the focus of our conversation today. Dealing with the “mom anger” that can rise up even for the best of us, and looking at 6 action steps to take after the yelling has occurred. (Or, really, any sin has occurred.) Plus, we’ll look at a few ideas for how to prevent the yelling from happening in the first place! 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/062  
 
Grab the BRAND NEW 40 Day Devotional for Anger and Emotional Control! www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
40 Day Devotional for Anger and Emotional Control - grab it here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40 
The FREE 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools 
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! 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) Your personal spiritual growth is impacting your relationship with your kids: A Devotional

Episode 61.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
Can you say with confidence that whatever happens - whatever craziness or pain or trouble of life comes your way - you’ll respond in a way that looks like Jesus?
 
Today, I’m sharing a short devotional on Philippians 1:27, looking at the connections between our own spiritual growth, emotional reactions, and relationship with our kids. God wants us to love them well - and we want that too! Let’s look together at some of his wisdom for how to do that. 
 
Let’s dive in, friends!
 
Grab the 40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control right here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40 
 
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits 

You have to prioritize your OWN faith if you want to have success with family discipleship

Episode 61 // How is your spiritual growth looking these days, mama? Sometimes, we get so focused on teaching and training our children about the Lord, we forget to invest in our own personal relationship with Him.
 
As moms, we are spiritual leaders of the most precious people on earth - our children. But we can’t replace our own salvation and our own spiritual growth with theirs! 
 
Today, we’re talking about why it matters to prioritize your own faith before focusing on your children’s - along with some practical tips for how to get time for your personal growth even with the busy mom schedule. 
 
Let’s dive in!
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/061 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Brand new! Grab the 40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control right here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40 
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits 
 
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) My goals for 2022 to love my people well (including this podcast community!)

Episode 60.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
I love starting the new year with a batch of meaningful goals. Reflecting on the year past and planning for the year ahead is so helpful! 
 
In today’s quick bonus episode, I’m sharing my 2022 goals with you, from goals with my family, with God, and for this podcast. Dive in and let’s encourage each other
 
>> Find encouragement and get equipped in the free Christian Marriage, Motherhood, & Family Life Facebook Group!
 
>> Grab all of my FREE resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free 
 
>> I use (and love!!) the Hope Planner, and that’s the tool I’ll be using all year to keep these goals on track! Check out the Hope Planner right here. 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. See more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.
I may be an affiliate for some of the resources mentioned above and earn a small commission if you make a purchase.

What if you’re the only one trying? 5 steps to setting goals and creating change in your family relationships.

Episode 60 // Whatever your goals are for this year, I hope that you have a high priority on building or maintaining godly family relationships. We sometimes put a lot of pressure on ourselves to create meaningful goals, to stick with our New Years resolutions, or to change problems in our family relationships in an unrealistic amount of time. 
 
Not today, friend. As a counselor, I help people set goals and work through action plans all the time! Even in our relationships, when we cannot control the other person, we can have meaningful goals and see change happen (even if the other person isn’t a part of it at all).
 
So today, we are looking at some real-life goal setting ideas for your real-life (probably sometimes messy or emotional) family relationships. And I’ve got a simple 5-step plan for how you can create action and see change happen right away!
 
Ready? Let’s dive in, friend!
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/060  
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Hope Planner
Join us inside the private Facebook Group!
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. See more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.
I may be an affiliate for some of the resources mentioned above and earn a small commission if you make a purchase.

(F3) Four powerful prayers for yourself and your family in the new year

Episode 59.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
In this quick bonus episode, let’s wrap up 2021 and kick off the new year with 4 powerful prayers from Scripture. These simple prayers are straight from the Bible. 
 
You’ll find a prayer for your personal walk with the Lord. A prayer for your motherhood and for your marriage. And also, a prayer for your own mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
 
Prayer is incredibly powerful. Let’s dive in!
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/059  
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell

25 quick, practical tips for your family’s year: build a happy marriage, peaceful home, and a great relationship with your kids

Episode 59 // In the chaos of real life, sometimes all a busy Christian mom really wants are a few good tips and tricks to make her family life a little bit better. 
 
Sure, you can set big ambitious new years resolutions. That’s great! But if you’re feeling stuck, or you just want a few quick ideas, this episode is for you.
 
Today I’m giving you a fun, quick list of 25 ideas you can use in the new year to bless and build your family relationships. Make a mental note (or use a post-it) for your favorites, stick them in your favorite planner for a reminder, and have FUN with your family this year!
 
Let’s dive in!
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/059  
 
Check out the resource mentioned in this episode: 
The Hope Planner
Grab all of our freebies
 
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! 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 for some of the resources listed above. At no extra cost to you, I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase.

(F3) Why do we celebrate Christmas? A quick look at the incredible claims of Jesus Christ.

Episode 58.5 (Friday Faith Follow-up)  //
 
During the Christmas services and season, we hear a lot about Jesus’ birth. But why should we care about his birth? Why did Jesus himself say that He came? Who did Jesus say that He was? 
 
In this quick bonus episode, let’s look together at the famous “I AM” declarations Jesus makes in the Gospel of John. We’ll be encouraged together about the incredible truth of Jesus Christ!
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/058 

9 lessons from Jesus’ life about how we can (and should!) love our people well in the modern world

Episode 58 // As we approach the Christmas holiday, we are thinking more closely about Jesus’ birth. So today,  let’s keep the focus where it should be: on who Jesus is and how he loved his people during his life on earth (and continues to love us today).
 
What does Jesus’ life teach us about Christian family relationships in the modern world? He is the only one who can love perfectly, so let’s try to follow him. In today’s episode, we’ll look at his principles, strategies, and actions for loving his people well, and apply them to our busy modern family lives today.
 
Ready? Let’s dive in. 
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/058 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge.
Check out my all-time favorite: The Hope Planner.
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! 
 
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 resources mentioned, and may receive a small commission if you make a purchase (at no extra cost to you).

(F3) Ideas and encouragement for how this podcast can help you, a busy Christian mom, build great family relationships

Episode 57.5 (Friday Faith Follow-up) //
 
We’re talking about my favorite books, resources, and tools this week - so today in this follow-up bonus episode, I want to share some ways that this podcast, this community, and my ministry can help YOU! Find some quick encouragement and get plugged in for a great 2022 and beyond. 
 
Get the FULL show notes with links to all of the resources mentioned at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/057 
 
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 resources mentioned, as discussed in the episode.