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
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
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Episode 64 // We’re building up our marriages this week, my friends, so get ready for some fun application that you’re sure to enjoy! Over the next 3 weeks, we’re tackling the 3 most common issues that come up in marriage therapy: sex, communication, and forgiveness.
Today, we’re diving into physical intimacy within your marriage, with some fun and spicy tips from a Christian marriage therapist… that’s me! I know you’ll enjoy putting a few of these ideas into action. Don’t worry, everything is G-rated and these are tips I’ve seen work for so many couples. I know you’re a busy Christian mama, but we can’t forget to also invest in the intimacy in our marriages.
Ready, friends? Let’s dive in.
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/064
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Grab the BRAND NEW 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Your Marriage! www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40
If you want help for your marriage’s sexual intimacy, check out my favorite digital courses from the “Christian sex lady” Sheila Wray Gregoire.
Don’t forget to 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 may be an affiliate with some of the resources mentioned above. This means I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my link, at no additional cost to you.
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Episode 63.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
Ah, the dream of a peaceful home. You know what? The best way to achieve this dream is to work on becoming a peaceMAKER in your home.
In this quick follow-up episode, we’re turning to Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount to explore one of his beatitudes: “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Why does He say this? How do we become a peacemaker in our home?
Let’s dive in!
Struggling to find peace or become a peacemaker? Get the 40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Grab our FREE Conflict Resolution Checklist at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Episode 63 // Do you want a more peaceful home? I know that I do! Sure, there are days when everything runs smoothly, everyone is happy, and life feels… peaceful. And then there are the normal days, when things are busy and peace feels just a little bit beyond our reach.
Today, we’re looking at 5 things that disrupt our peace, and a specific action step to take for each one. We’re getting practical today! Let’s each walk away with strategies for our family, our home, that will build peace into our home life.
Ready? Let’s dive in!
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/063
Resources mentioned in this episode:
40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control - Grab it here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40
The FREE Conflict Resolution Checklist - www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict
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.
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Episode 62.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
It’s true, my friend. I sometimes yell at my kids. I wish that I didn’t! I try very hard not too. But even just looking at this past week, I yelled at my kids twice. That mom anger got the best of me.
So let’s all learn from my mistakes. Today, in this quick bonus follow-up, I’ve got a Real Life Case Study of my experience yelling at my kids this past week. I hope it will help and encourage you, and give us all some ideas to help us yell less in the week to come!
Grab the BRAND NEW 40 Day Devotional for Anger and Emotional Control right here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40
Find all the freebies on the website at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
I’d love to hang out with you inside our private Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
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.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
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
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
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.
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
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.
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
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.
Friday Dec 31, 2021
(F3) Four powerful prayers for yourself and your family in the new year
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
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








