Love Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building
Welcome to the podcast that helps you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships! As a marriage and family therapist, pastor’s wife, and mom of 4 little ones, I know the ups and downs of Christian family life can get overwhelming. We all get discouraged sometimes. And the busy world can distract us from what truly matters. That’s why every week here on the podcast, you’ll find biblical encouragement and practical tips to help you enjoy family life more. Together, we’ll deepen our marriages, strengthen our parenting, and find greater peace in the love of Christ. P.S. - Grab your freebies, devotionals, and more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com Hugs & blessings, friend. I’ll talk to you soon! ~ Jess
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Rhythms & Routines: My Recent Experiment In Reading Proverbs Daily
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Episode 204 // There are some daily habits that will change your life. Over the past few years as a mom, I’ve found that reading the Bible every day is DEFINITELY one of those habits! And over the past few months, I’ve started reading the Proverbs every day too…
… And I love it.
Do I miss a few days a month? Of course. Is the book of Proverbs the only Bible reading I do each day? Usually not. Am I finding that God is changing me through this daily Proverbs reading?
You bet He is!
God is so good. So faithful. And Proverbs is a GREAT place to dive into daily Bible reading. In today’s episode, I’ll talk through why this is the case and share my own personal experience with reading Proverbs daily. Join me for some biblical encouragement today, friend!
(Read this episode on the blog.)
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREEBIE: FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
DEVOTIONAL: Finding Your Identity In Christ Devotional Workbook
THE HOPE PLANNER: Check it out here; it’s my absolute favorite!! (affiliate link)
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KEEP GOING:
READ NEXT: 10 Great Bible Verses For Your Home And Family
LISTEN NEXT: The Incredible Power Of Becoming A Woman Of Prayer
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GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
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SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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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.
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Friday Aug 02, 2024
A Prayer For Every Christian Mom Who Wants To Go Deeper With Jesus
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Join me for a short time of prayer today, friend, as we reflect this week on the power of God's Word, his presence, and his grace in the stresses of Christian motherhood.
My time this summer reading through the psalms and proverbs has been such a wonderful reminder of God's character. We need that reminder every day!!
So today, we are praying for God's grace to pour out on our families everyday - so we can keep Jesus at the center of family life, even when it's crazy, and enjoy the good, the bad, and everything in between.
Join me.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our August 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Proverbs! ✨
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREEBIE: FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
DEVOTIONAL: Finding Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional on Motherhood
THE HOPE PLANNER: Check it out here; it’s my absolute favorite!! (affiliate link)
READ NEXT: The Ultimate Guide For How A Wise Woman Builds Her Home
LISTEN NEXT: How To Make Difficult Decisions For The Good Of Your Family (Episode #113)
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GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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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.
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Episode 203 // We’re wrapping up the Summertime in the Psalms series today. (For real this time… somehow, I thought July had already ended last week!)
And I want to share my heart with you today, friend.
This summer, I’ve been reading through the psalms and proverbs. It hasn’t been a miraculous, life-changing experience. No magic wands. No a-ha God moments.
But it has been a slow, sweet time with the Lord. It has been TOTALLY WORTH IT spending time in God’s Word, even when daily life is incredibly busy as a mom of 4 little ones.
So today, let’s have a real life, mom-to-mom, sit on the couch with a cup of coffee and chat conversation. I’ll share about my stressful spring, my unrealistic goals for summer, and the power of God’s presence in the Bible through it.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our August 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Proverbs! ✨
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREEBIE: FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
DEVOTIONAL: Finding Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional on Motherhood
THE HOPE PLANNER: Check it out here; it’s my absolute favorite!! (affiliate link)
READ NEXT: The Ultimate Guide For How A Wise Woman Builds Her Home
LISTEN NEXT: How To Make Difficult Decisions For The Good Of Your Family (Episode #113)
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GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Friday Jul 26, 2024
A Prayer For Every Christian Mom Who Feels Weak (Praying Psalm 102)
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Summertime in the Psalms Series!
Psalm 102 is literally labeled "the prayer of an afflicted person." So, how can we not finish out this week without prayer??
Join me today for a sweet time of prayer together, praying through this psalm and the overwhelming emotions that sometimes accompany Christian family life, marriage, and motherhood.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our July 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Psalms! ✨
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREEBIE: FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
DEVOTIONAL: Finding Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional on Motherhood
READ NEXT: 10 Reasons Why You’re Struggling With Out Of Control Emotions As A Christian Mom
LISTEN NEXT: Episode # 131 - 4 Things A Christian Mom Can Do When She’s Feeling Sad Or Depressed
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GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Feeling Weak, Feeling Weary, But Trusting God’s Faithfulness (Studying Psalm 102)
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Episode 202 // Summertime in the Psalms Series!
I love the tagline for Psalm 102. “The prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord.”
What Christian mom hasn’t sometimes felt afflicted? Weak? Filled with lament and struggle?
Today’s episode is for you, my friend. And for me. And for all of us who feel weak and weary sometimes!
Join me for encouragement, hope, and 3 practical takeaways from this beautiful psalm.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our July 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Psalms! ✨
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREEBIE: FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
DEVOTIONAL: Finding Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional on Motherhood
READ NEXT: 10 Reasons Why You’re Struggling With Out Of Control Emotions As A Christian Mom
LISTEN NEXT: Episode # 131 - 4 Things A Christian Mom Can Do When She’s Feeling Sad Or Depressed
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GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Praying Through Discouragement And Hardship (Praying Psalm 62)
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Summertime in the Psalms Series!
Reading the Scriptures is so life-giving. There is so much wisdom, encouragement, hope, and peace!
This week, we've looked at Psalm 62 and the practical action steps it points us toward during seasons of discouragement and hardship. Today, let's take it a step further and pray together through this beautiful psalm.
Join me for a short prayer today, and let's find encouragement together in God's goodness and his Word.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our July 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Psalms! ✨
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREEBIE: FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
DEVOTIONAL: Finding Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional on Motherhood
READ NEXT: Feeling Like A Burnt Out Mom? Here’s How To Enjoy Christian Family Life More
LISTEN NEXT: Episode #171 - 3 Helpful Scriptures For When You’re Feeling Distracted And Need To Re-focus On What Truly Matters In Family Life (Episode #171)
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GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
5 Practical Action Steps For When You’re Feeling Discouraged (Studying Psalm 62)
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Episode 201 // Summertime in the Psalms Series!
You aren’t here to just grit your teeth and survive raising your kids. No way! No, you are here to figure out how to ENJOY family life.
Yes, family life is messy. It’s chaotic. We all get frustrated, we get overwhelmed, relationships can discourage us and life can be really hard.
And Psalm 62 has exactly the wisdom we need for THOSE parts of Christian family life.
So join me today, friend, to take a look at the 5 “R’s” that we find here in Psalm 62. When things are rough, these 5 action steps are straight from God to encourage your heart and keep you on the right path.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our July 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Psalms! ✨
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREEBIE: FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
DEVOTIONAL: Finding Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional on Motherhood
READ NEXT: Feeling Like A Burnt Out Mom? Here’s How To Enjoy Christian Family Life More
LISTEN NEXT: Episode #171 - 3 Helpful Scriptures For When You’re Feeling Distracted And Need To Re-focus On What Truly Matters In Family Life (Episode #171)
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GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Welcome to our Summertime in the Psalms Series!
This week, we've found joy and purpose in Psalm 100. Today, join me as we pray through this psalm together - for ourselves and our families.
May God bless you and your family with joy, peace, and grace that only He can give! May He fill your home with worship and with knowledge of him, and draw you closer to him in thanksgiving and praise.
Join me for a time of prayer today.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our July 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Psalms! ✨
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook
Finding Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Episode 200 // Summertime in the Psalms Series!
We are celebrating 200 episodes today!!! So what better psalm to study together than psalm 100. This is a song of praise, thanksgiving, and celebration of who God is and how we interact with him.
In only 5 short verses, there is so much richness in this psalm. Join me to look at the 3 keys we find here to lead us in Christian family life!
And to celebrate 200 episodes, can I ask you to leave a review of the show? If you’ve listened even to 1 episode and you’ve decided to come back again, a quick click on the “Write a Review” button, click the 5 stars (hopefully!) and leave a short comment - it’s quick, easy, and so meaningful!
Thanks for listening, friend :-) Let’s dive in!
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our July 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Psalms! ✨
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook
Finding Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional on Motherhood
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Seeking God's Blessing In Your Christian Family (Praying Psalm 1)
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Welcome to our Summertime in the Psalms Series!
This week, we've looked for wisdom and encouragement in Psalm 1. Today, join me as we pray through this psalm together.
May God protect your family from the negative influences of the world and give you a desire for more of his Word. May He bless you, lead you, and draw your family closer to Himself.
Join me for a time of prayer today!
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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✨ Join us inside our Patreon community to support the show and dive into our July 2024 focus area - a 30-Day Challenge Diving Into The Psalms! ✨
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREE 45-Day Bible & Prayer Guide
FREE Christian Journaling Prompts
Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook
Finding Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
Manage Emotions
Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨