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

Daily sacrifice is the reality of a Christian mom … but how do we do it joyfully?

Episode 69 // Do you ever feel like all you do as a mom is give… and give… and give? You probably feel that way because it’s true! Mom life is all about sacrifice. And if we don’t have the right perspective about it, we can find ourselves grumbling about it and feeling discouraged or disappointed… instead of finding the JOY that God intends in our sacrifices. 
 
So let’s talk about it, mama. In today’s episode, we’re laying bare the true struggles of Christian motherhood and the daily sacrifices that it requires. It’s hard, but it can be (and should be) joyful for us. 
 
We’ve got encouragement as well as practical tips for how to find more joy in the daily sacrifices of mom life - no more mom anger, mom guilt, grumbling, or discouragement. 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/069 
 
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Check out our full line of devotionals here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals
Join us inside the private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
Don’t forget to snag all of my FREEBIES at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/free
 
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) How intimacy with Jesus not only helps your spiritual growth but also boosts your mental health

Episode 68.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
Let’s keep replacing that anxiety with PEACE, my friend. Today, we’re looking at how our intimacy with Jesus helps us manage our mental health… as well as the action steps we need to take today to build that intimacy. 
 
Dive in!
 
If you love the show, support me with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Grab all of my FREE resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
 
Go deeper in God’s Word with our line of devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
 
Get your FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits 
 
Join us inside the free Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
All the usual 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. 

Practical steps for reducing anxiety in our own heart and home… the biblical way

Episode 68 // Ever struggled with feeling anxious? Of course you have. You’re human. You’re a mom. You live in a crazy and messed up world! But God tells us… don’t be anxious. About anything. 
 
If you want to replace the anxiety in your heart with peace, dive into today’s episode. We’re looking at Philippians 4 to study practical action steps that we can take to reduce anxiety in our lives. As we follow God’s commands here, we will not only experience LESS anxiety… we will experience MORE peace. 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/068
 
If you love the show, support me with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Check out our full line of devotionals and go deeper in God’s Word with whatever topic is heavy on your heart in this season: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
Get your FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits 
 
Join us inside the free Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
All the usual 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 #1 most impactful routines in the 4 priorities of my life: spiritual growth, mental health and emotional wellness, marriage, and motherhood.

Episode 67.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
This week, we’ve been celebrating 10,000 downloads of this podcast. WOW! Thank you for listening and for sharing with your friends! (And for entering the giveaway with your review in Apple Podcasts… details below!)
 
Today, we’re going deep into 4 specific routines that help me love MY people well. I want to love God, love myself, love my family, and love others well. Those are the pillars of this podcast, and the pillars of my personal life. 
 
So as a follow-up to this week’s main episode on my Top 10 Life Lessons about loving our people well, I wanted to shared a more personal look at some of my routines that help me do that in my own household. 
Ready, my friend? Let’s dive in.
 
To celebrate 10,000 downloads together, let me share THREE awesome things with you:
 
We’re doing a 10,000 Download GIVEAWAY! Just write a review in Apple Podcasts, take a screenshot before you hit “share” or submit, and then post that screenshot on Facebook or Instagram and TAG ME @loveyourpeoplewell - that tag is your entry into the giveaway! (more details in the episode)
There is a lot going on behind the scenes - adding NEW resources to help you go deeper in this journey of loving Christian family life. Grab all of our freebies and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
We’ve got a lot of extra workshops, FB Lives, and encouragement going on inside our private Facebook Group over the next few months… and you’re invited! Join us at www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
With all of that in mind, don’t forget to grab the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/067 
 
And if you love the show, I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
All the usual 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 links, I may earn a commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love! (Or, that I created myself!)

My Top 10 Life Lessons for loving Christian family life and growing your most important relationships… PLUS, ENTER THE 10,000 DOWNLOAD GIVEAWAY!

Episode 67 // It’s busy, hectic, and sometimes frustrating… but we all want to love our family life. We want to enjoy our people. We want to find peace and purpose at the end of a crazy day. We want to feel connected with our family. 
 
Well, today I’ve got 10 tips - my Top 10 Life Lessons - to help you do all of that. To help you not only get through the busy days, but LOVE family life. 
 
Ready to go deep with your favorite people??
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Oh yeah… and let’s not forget: This podcast just hit 10,000 downloads!!!
 
WHAT?!!? God is doing amazing things. This show would not be growing and fulfilling it’s mission and purpose without YOU. Thank you for listening and sharing with your friends!! Us busy Christian mamas have to stick together :-)
 
To celebrate together, let me share THREE awesome things with you:
 
We’re doing a 10,000 Download GIVEAWAY! Just write a review in Apple Podcasts, take a screenshot before you hit “share” or submit, and then post that screenshot on Facebook or Instagram and TAG ME @loveyourpeoplewell - that tag is your entry into the giveaway! (more details in the episode)
There is a lot going on behind the scenes - adding NEW resources to help you go deeper in this journey of loving Christian family life. Grab all of our freebies, new devotionals, and other recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources
We’ve got a lot of extra workshops, FB Lives, and encouragement going on inside our private Facebook Group over the next few months… and you’re invited! Join us at www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
With all of that in mind, don’t forget to grab the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/067 
 
And if you love the show, I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
All the usual 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 links, I may earn a commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love! (Or, that I created myself.)

(F3) Why should we forgive? 3 biblical truths about forgiveness that impact our marriage, our parenting… and everything else.

Episode 66.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
Forgiveness is not easy! It is painful, difficult, and sometimes feels completely unfair. Yet, it is something that God calls us to - not only in our marriage, but in all relationships. 
 
So today, in our follow-up to our discussion in Episode 66 about forgiveness, we’re looking at what the Bible says about it specifically. We’re diving into 3 biblical truths that we can cling to when forgiveness is difficult. 
 
Let’s dive in. 
 
See the full show notes for this week at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/066 
 
Get all of our marriage resources right here: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Marriage
 
If you need help finding a great therapist to help you deal with unforgiveness in your marriage, check out www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Counseling 
 
Join us inside the Facebook Group for ongoing support and encouragement: www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell

Should you “forgive and forget” within your marriage? A realistic look at forgiveness in Christian family relationships

Episode 66 // “Forgive and forget” is a cliche that we’ve all heard. But is it true? Is it something that God wants us to do?
 
Forgiveness is incredibly hard, but it is also an absolutely necessary part of marriage. Especially within a Christian marriage! Today’s, we’re tackling the question: should we “forgive and forget” in our marriage? And as we forgive… how do we do it?
 
This is a tough topic, but will be such a blessing to you personally and to your marriage. 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/066
 
Get all of our marriage resources right here: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Marriage
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/marriage40
Join us inside the Facebook Group for ongoing support and encouragement: www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
If you need help finding a great therapist to help you deal with unforgiveness in your marriage, check out www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Counseling 
 
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. 

BONUS: As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, let’s consider what the Bible tells us about LOVE.

Happy Valentine's Day, my friend!
In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing a recent Facebook Live recording that I did inside our private online community. As we celebrate Valentine's Day, I wanted to share some reflections and encouragement on what love really looks like. 
Ready to be encouraged in your spiritual growth, family life, and intimacy with the Lord?
Let's dive in!
 
Don't forget, you can join us in the FB Group right here: www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a written review in Apple Podcasts and share the link with a friend!
It's Valentine's Day... grab all of our marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Marriage 
Connect with me on social @loveyourpeoplewell
Want to support this podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" at www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 

(F3) Finding clarity and connection in your communication with your husband (with my favorite marriage therapy technique!)

Episode 65.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
Communication can be tough - especially in marriage. We’re with each other every day, seeing each other at our best and worst, when we have energy and when we’re totally exhausted. Can we really connect and communicate well on a regular basis?
 
Of course we can. But yes, it takes work!
 
In today’s bonus episode, I’m sharing the details of my FAVORITE couples therapy communication exercise. It will definitely be helpful for you and your husband (and probably with other people too) even if your communication is generally pretty good. It will help each of you to feel heard, valued, and understood. 
 
Sounds great, right? So let’s dive in!
 
Get our new 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40
 
Boost physical intimacy in your marriage with my recommended courses from Sheila Wray Gregoire: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/marriage 
 
If you enjoy the podcast, please scroll back up and leave a 5-star written review! 
 
YOU’RE INVITED to join us inside our private Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
 
And you can always hang out with me on Instagram! @loveyourpeoplewell 

To talk or not to talk? Four big reasons why couples struggle to communicate well… and what to do about it.

Episode 65 // Ah, communication. Such a simple word for such a complicated part of life. At least, a potentially complicated part of life. 
 
As a counselor, I spent a Lot Of Time helping couples strengthen or improve their communication patterns. There is a lot that could be said about communication in marriage! Today, we’re looking at 4 big pieces of the puzzle. Four big reasons why couples struggle to communicate well… and, of course, some practical tips for what to do about each problem. 
 
If communication is great in your marriage, that’s awesome. Listen in for encouragement and tips! If communication is a struggle in your marriage, you’re not alone. Dive in with me to better understand what’s going on and what you can do about it. 
 
Ready? Let’s dive in, friend.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/065 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Get our new 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40
Grab the free 10-point Conflict Resolution checklist: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict
Boost physical intimacy in your marriage with my recommended courses from Sheila Wray Gregoire: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/marriage 
 
If you enjoy the podcast, please scroll back up and leave a 5-star written review! 
 
YOU’RE INVITED to join us inside our private Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
 
And you can always hang out with me on Instagram! @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 may be an affiliate for some of the resources above and may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my link. This is at no additional cost to you!