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

Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT - Christian Marriage And Family Therapist, Pastor’s Wife, Mom of 4

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

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May 6, 2022 · 13 min
(F3) What stresses you out? Whatever it is… God’s got it. Can you trust him?
Episode 77.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up When we’re feeling stressed, we tend to get stuck thinking about the things that are stressing us out, and the hard emotions that come with it. But it is SO MUCH more helpful and encouraging to think instead about the truths God gives us in the Bible. He’s in control. He knows what’s happening. He is good. Today, join me for a quick devotional look at how we can turn away from the things stressing us out and turn TOWARD God - a God who is good, who is powerful, and who always works things out for good… even when we don’t see it or understand it ourselves. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes for this week’s episodes at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/077 Resources for this week’s episodes: Check out the 40 Day Devotionals on Anger & Emotional Control as well as on Communication in Marriage at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals Visit my Etsy shop for quick, simple tools! www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com Get the FREE 51 Self Care Ideas List at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/self-care Get the FREE 10-Point Conflict Resolution Checklist at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
May 3, 2022 · 34 min
Don’t let stress trigger your mom anger: Use my 6 step process to stay calm and keep a peaceful home even during stressful seasons
Episode 77 // Isn’t stress fun? Wait. NO. It is never fun! But, it happens to all of us. And typically, when we start to feel stressed, we also start to be more easily irritated, less calm, and we experience more conflict or struggle in our relationships. Whether it’s a day-to-day moment of stress or we are entering a season of life that will be stressful for awhile, stress is hard. So today, I’m sharing a 6-step process for dealing with stress: the S-T-R-E-S-S formula to build more calm and peace into your life, even if the things that are stressing you out don’t change. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/077 Resources for this episode: Check out the 40 Day Devotionals on Anger & Emotional Control as well as on Communication in Marriage at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals Visit my Etsy shop for quick, simple tools! www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com Get the FREE 51 Self Care Ideas List at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/self-care Get the FREE 10-Point Conflict Resolution Checklist at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Apr 29, 2022 · 14 min
(F3) Biblical ways to handle someone else’s passive aggressive behavior… without losing your cool.
Episode 76.5 // Friday Faith Followup When people are being passive aggressive with us, it can be really frustrating. But, as always, we have control over our response… and for the sake of our family relationships and out of obedience to God, we want to respond well. That’s why in today’s short bonus episode, we’re looking at 4 reminders from Scripture about how to respond to difficult communication in order to move things in a healthy and biblical direction. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes for this week with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/076 Resources for this episode: Get the 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40 Get the free 10-Point Conflict Resolution Checklist here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Check out our series of 40 Day Devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Apr 26, 2022 · 42 min
How to stop being passive aggressive and start expressing yourself with healthy communication in your marriage and parenting
Episode 76 // Communication can be hard work. But it’s the centerpiece of great family relationships! And if passive aggressive behavior is present in your relationship, you simply cannot build the intimacy and closeness that you really want. When we struggle with mom anger, fear of conflict, or anxiety about our relationships, it can be easy to fall back on a passive aggressive communication style. This never actually solves the problem! In today’s episode, we’re looking at not only what passive aggressive behavior looks and sounds like, but why it happens and practical steps to stop. We want to replace it with healthy communication and deeper relationships. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/076 Resources mentioned in this episode: Get the 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40 Get the free 10-Point Conflict Resolution Checklist here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Apr 22, 2022 · 13 min
(F3) Is your home environment a reflection of God’s Kingdom?
Episode 75.5 // Friday Faith Followup I spend a lot of time taking care of my home. The clutter is frustrating, the chores never seems to end, and nothing stays clean for more than five minutes. And yet, this is the home God has given me. This home takes care of the people whom I love the most. But does my home reflect God’s Kingdom? Does my attitude toward my home and the way I use my home honor God? Join me today for a brief reflection on how our homes (and all the “stuff” in them!) impact the Kingdom, and find encouragement and hope for the clutter (or cleanliness!) of your home. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes for this week with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/075 Resources for this episode: Get the FREE 5-day email course: 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools Check out my FAVORITE tool for managing my to-do list and family schedule: The Hope Planner. Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Check out our series of 40 Day Devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Apr 19, 2022 · 40 min
How clutter, cleanliness, and spring cleaning impact your spiritual growth, mental health, and family relationships
Episode 75 // I’m guessing that it is important to you that your family enjoys a peaceful home life. That you want everyone to feel comfortable in your home. That you want to be able to look around the kitchen and the living room and everything in between and have a sense of satisfaction that things are going well for your family. Well, my friend, that means we have to take care of our home! Most of us wind up spending a LOT of time cleaning, decluttering, organizing, and dealing with the daily grind of home maintenance. Today, I want us all to make a shift in how we think about the clutter and cleanliness of our home. How does it impact our RELATIONSHIPS? (Hint: It definitely does!) We’ll look at how our physical environment impacts our spiritual, mental, and relational health. Ready for some encouragement, and a few practical tips along the way? Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/075 Resources for this episode: Get the FREE 5-day email course: 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools Check out my FAVORITE tool for managing my to-do list and family schedule: The Hope Planner. Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Apr 15, 2022 · 15 min
(F3) Finding God’s good in the middle of a really bad situation… a reflection on Good Friday (and the rest of life’s hard moments too)
Episode 74.5 // Friday Faith Followup I’ve been reflecting a lot this week on the wonder of Good Friday. Why do we call it “good” when the most horrible event in human history happened on that day? How do we find God’s good in the middle of the awful, the bad, the scary, the unimaginable? Today is a devotional reflection on the GOODNESS of Good Friday, of God’s plans, and of his timing. Join me for a word of encouragement, and find his hope in the middle of whatever mess you’re going through. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes for this week with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/074 Resources mentioned in this episode: Find our line of devotionals and resources online at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Check out our series of 40 Day Devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Apr 12, 2022 · 32 min
Taking every opportunity for family discipleship: Ideas for celebrating Holy Week, Easter Sunday, and beyond with your family
Episode 74 // Happy Easter, friend! This is my absolute favorite holiday. And it’s one that is easy to skim past… to wear the colorful dress, decorate some eggs, attend a big church service, and then move on with life. Nope. Not around here! If family discipleship is important to you, Holy Week and Easter is an incredible opportunity to go deeper in engaging your children with the gospel. In fact, today’s episode will give you a TON of ideas for conversation starters, activities, and creative ways to connect the truth of God’s Word with your kids’ lives. Any time of year, these ideas will be helpful! So hop in to the episode for some brainstorming, idea generating, and general family encouragement as we look at how to truly celebrate Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection with our Christian family. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/074 Resources mentioned in this episode: Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45 Day Bible & Prayer Challenge at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits Check out our full line of devotionals on various family topics at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals In my Etsy shop, I have a popular Easter Story Cards item you may want to check out! Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Apr 8, 2022 · 18 min
(F3) How does a Christian therapist get through the messy seasons of life? Here’s a sneak peak into the tools that help me manage life when it’s totally overwhelming
Episode 73.5 // Friday Faith Followup As I’ve been walking through a season of overwhelm in my life, I’ve noticed several tools that are helping me get through it. These tools and resources bring a short “ahhh” sigh of relief or pleasure during an otherwise chaotic day. So I want to share them with you! Maybe you’re in a chaotic season of life right now, or maybe you’re just curious what helps a therapist get through her messy seasons of life. Maybe you have a friend who needs some encouragement or ideas. Well, that’s all here in this bonus episode for the week. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes for this week with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/073 Resources mentioned in this episode: Check out The Hope Planner Find a helpful devotional Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Get connected with the Love Your People Well community! Join our free, private Facebook Group Grab our FREEBIES and take action today Check out our marriage resources Find a devotional to help you dive into God’s Word in key topic areas like anger, communication, or finding your identity in Christ. ALL of our resources are online at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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 link, I may earn a small commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love!
Apr 5, 2022 · 43 min
Dealing with the overwhelming seasons of life: practical tips to live by GRACE and replace stress with SUCCESS as a busy mom
Episode 73 // Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Of course you have! We’ve all been through those seasons of life. And if you aren’t feeling stressed and overwhelmed today, you will be sometime in the future… it’s a normal part of life. It might be normal, but it definitely isn’t fun. When we’re overwhelmed, every little thing can get on our nerves. We run the risk of letting an overwhelming season of life derail our most important relationships. My friend, the reality is, I’m in one of these seasons right now. As we speak. There is a LOT going on, and it is definitely overwhelming! So in today’s episode, I’m sharing 9 practical tips from what I'm finding helpful in my current season of overwhelm, to help all of us get through these seasons with grace and success. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/073 Resources mentioned in this episode: Free 5-day email course: 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools Check out our full line of devotionals at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople And I’d love for you to take 30 seconds and leave a written review of the show! Just click on “Write a Review,” leave 5-stars (hopefully!) and a quick blurb about what you like about this podcast. Thank you! Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Apr 4, 2022 · 3 min
BONUS: Hop in for my exciting news!!!
A quick bonus episode to share some of my exciting news!! And to ask for your prayers, sweet friend. God is so good. Hop into this quick bonus episode and get all my latest news!
Apr 1, 2022 · 15 min
(F3) Using the P-R-A-Y method to build your confidence in prayer and teaching your kids to pray
Episode 72.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up Do you want to teach your kids to pray? Wait. Let’s back up. Do you want to feel more comfortable and confident YOURSELF in prayer?? We know that we need to read the Bible, but sometimes we rush past the joy and privilege and responsibility of prayer. But prayer is our lifeline to God! The One with all the wisdom, creativity, patience, joy, and peace that you could ever want is just a prayer away. Prayer does not need to be complicated or difficult. But it does need to be a regular part of our lives, and our family life at home. That’s why in today’s short bonus episode, we’re looking at a simple and practical way to pray. The P-R-A-Y method will help you grow and deepen your spiritual growth and prayer life! Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources for this week’s episodes at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/072 Resources mentioned: Grab my FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits Check out the full line of devotionals, with great topics to help family life, at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Check out our series of devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Mar 29, 2022 · 36 min
A busy mom’s guide to understanding the Bible, applying it to real life, and shaping your family’s spiritual growth
Episode 72 // If you want spiritual growth or family discipleship, you need to know God’s Word and know how to apply it to your life. Yes, life is busy. I know you’re tired. And I know that you’re trying so hard! I also know that the Bible is your best source of wisdom, hope, patience, and encouragement. And if you are a busy Christian mom who wants to lead her family in following Jesus, you can’t do it without diving into the Bible. So in today’s episode, we’re getting practical. When life is so busy, how can we grab time in God’s Word? When the Bible is confusing, how can we understand what it says? What needs to happen to actually apply God’s wisdom to our everyday family life? It’s important stuff, my friend! Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/072 Resources mentioned in this episode: Grab my FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits Check out the full line of devotionals, with great topics to help family life, at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Check out our series of devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Mar 25, 2022 · 16 min
(F3) Why is communication often the most difficult in our family relationships?
Episode 71.5 // Friday Faith Followup Communication can be difficult with anyone - but sometimes, it's hardest within our own family! Why is it that we argue with our husbands in ways we would never argue with anyone else? Or we get upset with our kids for things that we can easily stay calm about for other people? I’ve experienced this in my own life, and I’ve watched it play out for so many families in the counseling room. We often struggle with communication most frequently in our family relationships. In today's quick bonus episode on the podcast, we're talking about why this happens - and what we can do about it. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes for this week with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/071 Resources for this episode: Grab my FREE 10-Point Checklist for Conflict Resolution at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict Check out the 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40 Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Check out our series of 40 Day Devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Mar 22, 2022 · 45 min
Want great relationships? These are the 3 keys to healthy communication in every interaction.
Episode 71 // There is nothing more frustrating than talking to someone you love… and feeling like they just aren’t hearing you. Communication is the key to a great relationship. We simply cannot feel connected with our people if our communication is struggling. It might be conflict, distance, or simply never feeling like you’re quite on the same page. It’s frustrating. That’s why today, I’m sharing the 3 keys to healthy communication. If you start to work on these 3 areas, you’ll find tremendous blessing and encouragement in your most important relationships! Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/071 Resources mentioned in this episode: Grab my FREE 10-Point Checklist for Conflict Resolution at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict Check out the 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40 Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Check out our series of 40 Day Devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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.
Mar 18, 2022 · 15 min
(F3) Why I believe self care is not only healthy for a Christian mom but is biblical, necessary, and good
Episode 70.5 // Friday Faith Followup As we talk about self care this week, let me address a common pushback that I hear in the church. Some people believe that “self care” is not appropriate for Christians. I disagree. And in today’s episode, I want to encourage you with the biblical reasons I see for investing in self care (good, healthy, and genuine self care!) and ideas for how to live it out in the best possible way - for God’s glory and your family’s good. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes for this week with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/070 Resources mentioned in this episode: FREE 51 Self Care Ideas List: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/self-care Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Check out our series of 40 Day Devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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 link, I may earn a small commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love!
Mar 15, 2022 · 43 min
Self care makes you a better mom: Boost your family’s emotional wellness (and reduce that mom anger) with 15 minutes a day
Episode 70 // What do you think about when I say… “self care.” Do you think it’s something selfish? That you’d never have time for it? Is it a buzzword that you’re not really even sure what it means? It is my goal with this podcast that you will love your people well… and a big part of that is loving YOURSELF well. Partly because you matter! But also, let’s be honest, because loving ourselves helps us love others. We can give to our kids when we have the emotional energy to give. We can show patience, kindness, and compassion when we’ve first been filled up ourselves. And a big part of that is self care. So that’s what we’re talking about today, friend. What is “self care” and why does it matter? How does it help you AND your family? Is it realistic for a busy mom? Is it appropriate for a Christian woman? Good questions. Let’s dive in. Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/070 Resources mentioned in this episode: FREE 51 Self Care Ideas List: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/self-care Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources! Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 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 link, I may earn a small commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love!
Mar 11, 2022 · 14 min
(F3) Feeling worn down as a busy Christian mom? Come to Jesus. (A devotional on Matthew 11)
Episode 69.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up Motherhood is exhausting. Hopefully, it is also joyful and fun and meaningful… but at times, it can completely wear us out. What do we do when that happens? When we feel like we’re at the end of our rope, with nothing left to give our kids (or anyone else)? We come to Jesus. Join me today for a short devotional on Matthew 11:28-30 and be encouraged and lifted up, my friend. Get more resources for marriage, motherhood, and family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources Love the show? Support this ministry with Buy Me A Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople Join our private Facebook group for encouragement and support: 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.
Mar 8, 2022 · 40 min
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 Love the show? Support this ministry with Buy Me A Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 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.
Mar 4, 2022 · 16 min
(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.