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Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships
Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships
A weekly Christian podcast hosted by Jessica Hayes, a licensed marriage and family therapist, pastor's wife, and mom of four. Each episode offers biblical encouragement, gospel hope, and practical counseling tips for mothers who feel distracted or overwhelmed. The show focuses on building a joyful marriage, quality family time, close family bonds, and a deeper walk with Jesus. Listeners also hear about self-care and finding purpose in the hard seasons of Christian family life. Free resources and devotionals are available through the Love Your People Well website.
Episodes
303 // The Key To Enjoying Family Life: Managing The Big Emotions
Find Christ-centered support for emotional control at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/emotions.
Episode 303 // We’re diving into the second foundational piece of happy, healthy, and holy family life: Managing Emotions.
Emotions are a normal part of life, but they can overwhelm us, distract us, and make relationships much harder than we want them to be. From toddlers to teens, with mom hormones alongs
302 // The 5 Core Action Steps For Spiritual Growth As A Busy Mom
Deepen your faith journey with spiritual growth resources at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/faith
Episode 302 // Let’s continue our dive into the first foundational piece of happy, healthy, and holy family life: our own Fruitful Faith and spiritual growth.
Today, we’re outlining 5 key action steps that help me (and so many other moms!!) keep putting Jesus first, keep growing, keep going deeper… even
301 // A Happy Christian Home Rests On A Fruitful Faith Life
Deepen your faith journey with spiritual growth resources at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/faith
Episode 301 // We’re closing out this year with a walk through the 6 core foundations of a happy, healthy, and holy Christian family. And today we’re starting at the most foundational: our own personal spiritual growth.
I call this the foundation of a Fruitful Faith.
Why does this matter? How do we gr
300 // How To Be A Happy Christian Mom (6 Core Truths) + Some Life Updates!
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Episode 300 // What?! Episode 300?! Friends, I’m glad you are here. Today I want to share some life updates (where have I been?), some podcast updates (where are we going?) - and I want to encourage all of us with a back-to-the-basics review of the 6 CORE truths for healthy, happy, and holy Christian family lif
299 // What You Praise Is What You Will Prioritize: Psalm 93 (Summertime In The Psalms)
Get your family ready for the new Fall season with the devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy.
Episode 299 // In Psalm 93, we see such a beautiful picture of praise to our God and King. But can we really get “action steps” for our life today when we read psalms like this? When we just pause and focus on praising God?
Absolutely! These types of Bible passages are NOT separate
298 // Why We Need The Gospel In Our Homes: The Fools Of Psalm 53 (Summertime In The Psalms)
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Episode 298 // Let’s continue our July “Summertime In The Psalms” series with Psalm 53 today. As Christian moms, we can gain a great deal of wisdom from looking at how fools live their own lives, which is exactly what David focuses on here in this psalm.
This is a short but pow
297 // Careful To Live A Blameless Life: Wisdom From Psalm 101 (Summertime in The Psalms)
Deepen your intimacy with Jesus with the “Finding Your Identity In Christ” devotional workbook.
Episode 297 // We are diving into our July “Summertime In The Psalms” series with Psalm 101 today! This is such a beautiful (and short) psalm where we see the connection between what we praise, what we prioritize, and how that plays out day by day to impact us and our families.
Join me today for a
296 // 6 (Free) Things Your Husband Really Wants For Father’s Day
Find your Christ-centered marriage resources at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage.
Episode 296 // Ever find yourself wondering what your husband really wants for Father’s Day, his birthday, or any other special event? It doesn’t even have to cost money.
Today, I’ll share 6 tips - from my years as a marriage therapist and my years as a happily married wife - to help you get a little peak inside
295 // What We Do Instead Of Date Nights To Keep Our Christian Marriage Strong (Even With 4 Little Kids)
Visit LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage for my top resources, tips, and recommendations for 15+ years as a marriage therapist!
Episode 295 // Date nights are wonderful, but my husband and I don’t do them very regularly. Yet, we have a very happy marriage! Even during the crazy season of 4 little kids at home.
Today, I’ll share my personal experience (and my marriage therapist experience!) aroun
294 // Quick Ways To Boost Connection With Your Family
“Joy In The Journey” is a 40-day devotional for finding biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood. Visit www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/motherhood40
Episode 294 // Summer is here, and it’s an excellent time for deepening your family bond and having fun together! Instead of getting distracted by the many activities, camps, trips, and summertime busyness, today I want to share some classic, eas
293 // Taking Your (Negative, Overwhelming) Thoughts Captive To Christ
Go deeper with the Lord with my devotional workbook “Finding Your Identity In Christ” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity
Episode 293 // Negative thoughts usually come with many emotions attached to them. We struggle with angry thoughts, anxious thoughts, bitter thoughts, shameful thoughts… yet, God tells us in the Bible to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
How?!
292 // Conquering 9 Triggers For Conflict In Your Christian Home
Dive into biblical ways to manage your anger and impatience with my “Keep Your Cool, Mama!” devotional.
Episode 292 // One of the biggest threats to happy family life is… conflict. We all deal with disagreements, but that doesn’t mean we are required to argue, get angry, and yell.
It is possible to manage conflict in a healthy, biblical way that actually BUILDS your relationship.
But it’s ea
291 // Celebrating, Reflecting, Prioritizing… And Following The Lord One Step At A Time
Episode 291 // Friend, we are celebrating 100,000 podcast downloads today! WOW. That is incredible. And that makes it a great time to pause and reflect together on the BIG KEYS to happy, healthy, and holy Christian family life.
Today, join me for some reflections on this online ministry as well as encouragement as we look at how to zoom in on what really matters for your family life.
With 15
290 // Our Motives, Our Plans, And God’s Best For Us As Christian Moms (Intentional Living PT 9)
Grab the devotional workbook: Building A Home of Godliness And Joy
Episode 290 // What are the motives of your heart? Why do you focus on the priorities that you do? How are your plans shaped by the Lord?
Many proverbs focus on wisdom and how to live our lives well. But one in particular always stands out to me. Proverbs 16:1-9 reminds us so clearly that God cares about our hearts, our motives
289 // 5 Priorities For A Happy Christian Home… It Doesn’t Happen On Its Own (Intentional Living PT 8)
Find my Easter Scripture Cards and Devotional right here.
Episode 289 // We all want a happy home life. A happy marriage. Happy kids. A family life filled with peace, joy, connection, and fun.
It doesn’t happen by accident, friend. There’s no magic wand. We can’t think that working all day, scrolling on our phones, and feeding the kids enough vegetables will help us bond and enjoy our family.
288 // How To Stop Worrying And Enjoy Today More (Intentional Living PT 7)
Find my Easter Scripture Cards and Devotional right here.
Episode 288 // One of the things that really steals our joy is WORRY. No one intentionally tries to worry about things… but it sneaks up on us. It comes from every angle. It feels so normal in today’s world.
But it’s not God’s plan for his people - and it is stealing your joy and peace in family life today.
What can we do?! Well, toda
287 // How Can Christian Moms Gain A Heart Of Wisdom? (Intentional Living PT 6)
Strengthen family life with the devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy.
Episode 287 // Time passes by much faster than we think it will. It can feel sad to reflect on how quickly our children are growing and how fast each season of life speeds by.
But part of the WISDOM in living intentionally is being realistic about our time. It helps us to cherish the time and take each s
286 // Key Questions Christian Wives Must Ask Themselves (Intentional Living PT 5)
Biblical marriage resources from a Christian marriage therapist.
Episode 286 // I want a happy marriage. A godly marriage. What about you?
It’s not a trick question! Of course you want a marriage filled with good things. A marriage of trust, partnership, and joy.
Today, I want to share some helpful questions we can ask ourselves as Christian wives, and 4 key take-aways from Proverbs 31 and
285 // Fighting Distraction And Discouragement In Christian Family Life (Intentional Living PT 4)
Find more biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with my 40-day “Joy In The Journey” devotional.
Episode 285 // If we want to truly enjoy Christian family life, we have to be intentional about how we approach our busy days. Marriage and motherhood are a long road. There are ups and downs and twists and turns.
But the Lord has great wisdom for us in how to enjoy that long and windy road. T
284 // Are You Making The Most Of Every Opportunity In Your Christian Family? (Intentional Living PT 3)
Build A Home Of Godliness And Joy with the devotional workbook.
Episode 284 // Want the key to enjoying family life? It’s not a secret. In fact, it’s right in Ephesians 5, in a short and simple passage we’ll be looking at together today.
The Lord tells us to “be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise.” He gives us opportunities to love our family and deepen our relations
283 // Make Sure You Have The Right Priorities As A Christian Mom (Intentional Living PT 2)
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Episode 283 // When we aren’t quite on the right track with our priorities, it can feel really frustrating. We find ourselves putting in a lot of effort, and not usually getting much back from it.
But today, we’ll look at what God says about our priorities, and his wisdom for intentional living in our Christ
282 // What Does Intentional Living Look Like As A Christian Mom? (Intentional Living PT 1)
Jump into the New Year with my favorite: The Hope Planner.
Episode 282 // We can’t expect to truly enjoy Christian family life if we are just going through the motions, rushing through our days, or stuck in a rut that isn’t really serving our current season of life.
To enjoy family life and to deepen our relationships, we have to be intentional. How are you using your time? Your energy? The re
281 // Gratitude Reflections For 2025 And Entering 2026 (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 8)
Jump into the New Year with my favorite: The Hope Planner.
Episode 281 // We can’t enter the new year well if we haven’t taken a moment to reflect on the year that is past. What has God done? What season is He sending us into?
Today, I want to wrap up our series on Gratitude Over Grumbling with some overarching principles that help all of us. Plus, I’ll share my own gratitude reflections from
280 // Is A Gratitude List Really Worth The Effort? (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 7)
Get ready for the New Year with my favorite: The Hope Planner.
Episode 280 // One of the most common things that people recommend when you’re trying to grow in gratitude is… a gratitude list.
But is it worth the effort?
I’ve been a counselor for over 15 years. I’ve seen people use gratitude lists well and use them poorly. It’s not a magic wand, but it does have the potential to create big
279 // Going Deeper In Your Marriage: Why, How, And Handling Vulnerability Well (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 6)
Find a Christmas devotional or Advent calendar for yourself, and the whole family.
Episode 279 // Our relationships have a LOT to do with the attitude of our hearts. With healthy, intimate, connected relationships, we grumble less. It’s easier to be thankful, to notice the positive, to feel better.
But… how do we get there?
Today, I want to dive into the topic of marriage (and friendship t
278 // The 7 Key Steps To The Spiritual Discipline Of Gratitude (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 5)
Find a Christ-centered Christmas devotional or Advent calendar here.
Episode 278 // Gratitude is more than just a feeling in our heart or something that happens naturally as we smile more often. If we are truly going to be thankful people even on the hard, stressful, chaotic days… well, this is when we really see that gratitude is a spiritual discipline.
So today, I want to share 7 steps that
277 // How Can I Be Thankful Even When I’m Disappointed, Stressed, And Struggling? (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 4)
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Episode 277 // No matter how hard we try, sometimes life disappoints us. And at the holidays, that can be especially hard! There can be tension, conflict, unmet expectations - and we want to figure out how to still be a thankful, joyful person even in that disappointment.
I hope that your Thanksgiving holiday and Christmas season are
276 // How To Build A Habit Of Focusing On The GOOD In Life (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 3)
Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays.
Episode 276 // Habits are far more powerful than we realize. They anchor our days and have a big impact on our mental health, spiritual growth, and family interactions.
So, how do we crush bad habits like grumbling, and build good habits like noticing the GOOD in life? How can we make this such a normal part of who we are - a habit th
275 // Reality Check: Yes, Your Grumbling Is Hurting Your Christian Family (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 2)
Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays.
Episode 275 // Sometimes, we find our greatest motivation in a reality check about life. And that is my goal in today’s episode: not to discourage, but to encourage all of us to work intentionally on our grumbling hearts.
And we’ll find that encouragement with a reality check about how our grumbling - and our gratitude! - impacts the
274 // A Biblical Call To Be A Grateful Mom… Instead Of A Grumbler (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 1)
Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays.
Episode 274 // Happy November, friend! This is the time of year when we have gratitude on the brain. But is it really in our hearts all year long? As Christians, it should be. As moms, we long for it to be.
So we’re kicking off a mini-series today, diving deep into our calling and desire. How can we become more thankful people? What
273 // 10 Quick Wins For Reducing Stress And Enjoying Christian Family Life More
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Episode 273 // Ever feel a little stressed out? Ha! You’re a mom - of course you do. And heading into the holiday season can sometimes boost our stress level even more.
Today, we’ll look at 10 big-picture areas where you can make a difference in your own mental health, stress level, and your home atmosphere.
We’ll look at 5 things to REMOVE from
272 // Learning To Say NO As A Christian Mom (If You Want Healthy Boundaries)
Go deeper with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook.
Episode 272 // None of us can enjoy family life without having healthy boundaries - with those outside our family and inside it! There are different types of boundaries and they will look different with each person. But they all boil down to the same thing:
What are you willing and able to say NO to?
Saying “no” is
271 // How To Stop Negative Thinking And Change Direction
Get biblical help for those big emotions with the Keep Your Cool, Mama 40-day devotional.
Episode 271 // Getting stuck in a pattern of negative thinking is never helpful. It doesn’t feel good, and it doesn’t help us love our husbands and kids well. But, it’s a really common struggle!
Thankfully, like most areas of life, God has hope for us. There are practical action steps that can help us bre
270 // Building Strong, Happy Relationships When You Have Lots Of Kids
Enjoy my devotional workbook on Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy!
Episode 270 // Every moms wants a deep bond with her kids… and the more kids you have, the harder that can get to manage!
I’ve been a family counselor for 15 years, and I’ve got four little ones of my own: triplets and another little one behind them. They’re all still 5 and under. Life is busy - and I know that if I want str
269 // Strengthening Your Christian Marriage In A Hard Season
Find a great resource to strengthen your Christian Marriage right here.
Episode 269 // Every marriage will go through hard seasons. Those seasons may be big or small, impacting the whole family or just you as a couple. But your goal is to get through it stronger and closer on the other side.
Which is definitely possible. I’ve been a marriage counselor for over 10 years, and I’ve helped a lot o
268 // Making Your Bible Time More Meaningful As A Christian Mom
Build the family life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook
Episode 268 // Personal devotional time or quiet time is a HUGE part of spiritual formation as a Christian. Just because mom life is busy and tiring doesn’t mean our Bible time stops being important!
In fact, I think it’s fair to say it’s even more important for us to get this time as Christian pa
267 // How To Get Alone Time And Make It MATTER For Loving Your Family
Find biblical joy during hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional
Episode 267 // I love my kids. I love my husband. I love my family. But let’s be real… I also love some “me time” when I’m able to get it.
Lots of moms feel guilty about wanting, needing, or enjoying some alone time. Yet, Jesus himself sometimes got away from other people in order to be alone! To
266 // 6 Scriptures You Can’t Ignore If You Want A Christ-Like Home
Build your own daily devotional time with the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide.
Episode 266 // Life is always changing. But the Bible is not.
Scripture never changes! It does not adjust to accommodate our busy schedules or reliance on technology. God does not change his mind on what is good or right just because we don’t understand or like it.
There is a biblical picture of wha
265 // How To Hear From (And Follow!) The Holy Spirit When Your Family Is Entering A New Season
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Episode 265 // We’re entering the fall season. For most of us moms, that means new family routines, and getting back to “regular life.” This is not only the perfect time to consider tweaking and strengthening some family rhythms, but also the time when you might be feeling the itch for something to cha
264 // Wisdom For The Woman Of (Wannabe) Noble Character - Proverbs 31:1
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Episode 264 // Let’s set some goals today for the incoming Fall season of our families’ lives… how do you feel about the Proverbs 31 woman?
She’s intimidating, but she can be a very helpful picture to lead us into setting goals and clarifying priorities for our families.
Hop in to join me for a few devotional thought
263 // Wisdom For The Mom With The (Wannabe) Perfect Plans - Proverbs 16:1
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Episode 263 // What are your plans for the day? Are you SURE they’re God’s plans for your day?
I’ve loved Proverbs 16:1 for a long time, because it challenges my natural desire for lists, schedules, and controlling my own plans. I’ve got 4 little kids… any thoughts of controlling the plans are an illusion.
But God al
262 // Wisdom For The (Potentially) Stupid - Proverbs 12:1
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Episode 262 // No one wants to be thought of as stupid. But none of us really enjoy discipline and correction either. So how do we make sense of Proverbs 12:1 - “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.”
Join me today for a Christian mom-to-mom devotional for encouragement and he
261 // Wisdom For The (Potentially) Quarrelsome Wife - Proverbs 21:9
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Episode 261 // The book of Proverbs gives us wisdom, hope and encouragement. And today, we’ll take a look at Proverbs 21:9 and find wisdom for ourselves as wives.
It’s not an easy proverb to read, but it should hit close to home for all of us: “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsom
260 // Psalm 86: Can I Really Call Out To God And Be Heard? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)
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Episode 260 // God is always with you. He hears every prayer, and He responds.
Of course, that doesn’t always look like we hope it will. And He does not always act in ways that we desire. But our prayer journeys build a connection with God that carries us through hard and difficult seasons.
Join me tod
259 // Psalm 90: Do You Have A Heart Of Wisdom? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)
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Episode 259 // Psalm 90:12 is a powerful verse that should point us not only toward the wisdom and goodness of God, but also toward a reality check for our own busy lives.
Our days are numbered. This may feel especially true when we consider the realities of family life. How long will your children be inn
258 // Psalm 139: Are You Praying For What Really Matters? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)
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Episode 258 // Prayer is the centerpiece of Christian life. But it’s easy to spend too much time on the day-to-day little things and miss out on praying for the deeper, richer priorities of life.
Today’s psalm will help us get back on track. We’ll take a look at Psalm 139 and consider together how our pra
257 // Psalm 88: How Can We Struggle And Suffer Well? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)
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Episode 257 // “But I cry to you for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Why, LORD, do you reject me and hide your face from me?” Psalm 88:13-14.
Not an easy prayer. But this psalm is so REAL for us. We’ve all had these seasons, where we are desperate for the Lord’s help and yet we feel
256 // Psalm 1: Who Is Influencing Your Children? (Summertime In The Psalms Series)
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Episode 256 // We’re diving into the Psalms for the month of July, and starting right at the beginning today! Psalm 1 is such a helpful reality check for each of us - for our own lives, but also for our responsibility as moms.
Summer can bring a lot of fun and freedom… so perhaps it’s even more important t
255 // Don’t Let Summer Slip By! Boost Your Family Bond With A Few Fun (Realistic) Activities
Go deeper with the Stress Relief Workbook for Christian Moms.
Episode 255 // Summertime is a chance for great fun and family bonding… and a chance for extra bickering, cranky kids, and one million repetitions of “I’m bored.”
No more, friend.
Today, we’ll tackle a few angles to Summer Mom Life: a few reality checks about how to manage summer stressors, 10 fun and free ideas for family bondin
254 // 10 Fun Ideas For Family Discipleship Activities This Summer (For Any Age)
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Episode 254 // Family discipleship is a key responsibility for Christian parents. But what does that really mean? What can it look like for toddlers or teens?
As you dive into the summertime, this is a unique chance to try something new and go deeper with your kids. Yes, you want a fun summer - but you also want it to be meaningful!
Join me today for a
253 // A Summer Of Self-Reflection: Tips, Strategies, And Resources From A Christian Family Therapist Perspective
Dive into Scripture and build the home life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook.
Episode 253 // Today, I want to offer a few quick ideas on how to make your summer more meaningful - for yourself and for your whole family!
Yes, do the big vacations and the fun events and the special summer things. But summer is also a unique (and perfect!) time for self-re
252 // End Conflict In Your Marriage Quickly (PLUS My Free Cheat Sheet)
Grab my 40-day devotional on marriage communication: Communicating To Connect
Episode 252 // Did you know that your relationship can grow deeper, closer, and better if you figure out how to handle conflict well?
I’ve been a marriage and family therapist for over 10 years. And in today’s episode, I want to share my process for healthy, happy, and holy conflict resolution.
You can just grab t
251 // How A Christian Mom Serves Her Family Well… With A Warning
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Episode 251 // Can you enjoy a healthy, happy, and holy family life without serving one another out of love?
The idea of serving others is counter-cultural. We think it won’t feel good, it will feel hard, we might get taken advantage of… Yet, this is how Jesus calls on Christians to show their love for each other!
And
250 // You Need To Read Your Bible More: Why, How, & Practical Tips For Busy Christian Moms
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Episode 250 // It’s a cliche in Christian circles… “I should read the Bible more.” Or maybe, “I wish I read the Bible more.” Sometimes we beat ourselves up about it: “Gosh, why can’t I seem to regularly read my Bible?!”
It’s a thing many of us wish to be more consistent with. So why aren’t we? Does it really matter anyway? How
249 // 3 Ways Satan Is Seeking To Destroy Your Family And Your Faith
Deepen your Christian walk with the Finding Your Identity In Christ devotional workbook!
Episode 249 // It’s easy to get caught up in the flow of everyday life. But do you realize that there is an Enemy at war against you? At war against your family?
As Christians, we often think about the power of Jesus Christ in our lives and we pray for the Holy Spirit’s help as we struggle, grow, and journ
248 // Help! How Can I Help My Struggling Child? (10 Tips To Help Them)
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood.
Episode 248 // There’s nothing more painful than watching your kids struggle. But when they are struggling, there are ways that you can help!
Last week, we looked at caring for our hearts when our kids struggle. Today, let’s dive into some practical tips for how to HELP them when they are s
247 // Help! My Kids Are Struggling And I Feel Helpless. (10 Tips To Help You)
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood.
Episode 247 // When you are hurting because your kids are hurting… what can you do?
We usually want to jump to action steps to help them. What should I say? What can I do?
Those things are important… and we’ll tackle that next week :-) But we can’t just jump over the pain that WE experien
246 // Taming Your Tongue: Practical Tips From The Proverbs
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Episode 246 // Want to change your family relationships? Your home atmosphere? Change your words.
What you say, and how you say it, will shape every relationship you care about. Scripture talks often about our words and how we use them. And the Bible gives very specific wisdom about how to use our words to strengthen our relationships, ble
Who Is This Jesus? A Devotional For Holy Week in Colossians 1:15-23 [BONUS]
We are in the middle of Holy Week, friends. The week when we remember Jesus’ last days as He walked toward the cross. We celebrate the forgiveness of our sins on Good Friday and the incredible truth of the resurrection on Easter Sunday.
So today, we’ll pause our usual podcast plans to reflect together. I want to share my “Daily-ish Devotional Thought” from inside the Faith Fiver Club - the Patr
245 // Can You Tame Your Tongue? Wisdom And Encouragement From James 3
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Episode 245 // Scripture offers great encouragements - and great warnings - about the power of our tongue. Words tend to shape the quality of our relationships, and they can slip out quickly.
Our words are shaped by our emotions. And just like our emotions can be hard to manage, our tongues are sometimes even more so!
T
244 // Handling Your Hot Moment: 9 Tips To Start Calming Down In The First 90 Seconds
Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control.
Episode 244 // We all have those moments when we’re about to lose it. How can you cool down when you’re in that hot-button moment?
This is a common mom struggle - even for Christian mamas who are walking closely with Jesus! And we want our words and our reactions to show the fruit of the Spirit in every situation.
So toda
243 // Yes, Your Emotional Struggles Are Impacting Your Family: How, Why, And What To Do
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Episode 243 // Big, heavy, hard emotions are going to happen in life. And one of the problems is that they won’t just impact you. When you’re struggling, your whole family is impacted.
So in today’s episode, I want to share 5 ways that your emotional struggles are impacting your family (despite your best efforts) - AND 5 very practic
242 // Why Emotions Are Tough To Manage, And How To Get Your Heart Back Under Control
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood.
Episode 242 // Do you sometimes feel totally overwhelmed by your emotions? Anxiety. Anger. Sadness. Stress. Every mom has seasons of hard emotions.
But it’s worth asking the question… why. Why are you struggling?
When we understand some of the “why” it’s a lot easier to find some i
241 // Part 2: Spiritual Action Steps To Help You Stand Firm, Feel Better, And Manage Emotions Well
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood.
Episode 241 // Ready for part 2? We’ve looked at the 5 practical steps that help us manage seasons of stress and overwhelming emotions. But what about the spiritual action steps?
Those are even MORE important!
We all go through emotionally hard seasons of life - and it makes a worl
240 // Part 1: Practical Action Steps To Help You Feel Better When You’re Stressed And Emotional
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Episode 240 // Feeling stressed? Pressured? Overwhelmed by big emotions? You are not alone - and there are action steps that will help!
I’m going to divide this conversation into two parts. Today, join me to look at 5 practical things we should all do when we’re in the overwhelming seasons of life. These are steps that I wa
239 // I Can’t Handle These Emotions! Understanding The 4 Most Common Emotional Struggles That Moms Deal With
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood.
Episode 239 // Emotions can be totally overwhelming. But, understanding them can be really helpful in getting them under control - so they stop hurting your family relationships.
Today, we’ll take a look at understanding the 4 most common emotional struggles that Christian moms deal w
238 // A Season Of Stress: 10 Encouragements For Finding Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood.
Episode 238 // Stress is inevitable. It’s not fun - but we know it will happen eventually. And when stress hits us, we need to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
Well, friend, my family has been going through a very stressful season. The past 3 weeks, but even bigger - th
237 // My Favorite Intimacy Tip As A Christian Marriage Counselor
Dive into my recommended online intimacy courses for Christian marriages!
Episode 237 // Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought today that I’d share my favorite tip from 10+ years as a marriage counselor. It’s not complicated (though, simple things aren’t always easy things) and it will make a BIG difference in a happy marriage!
Communication + intimacy are closely tied together - and that’s part of
236 // Solving Your 3 Biggest Marriage Communication Problems
Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to help your marriage communication today.
Episode 236 // Communication is a centerpiece of a healthy and happy marriage. You can’t enjoy intimacy together, stay on the same page as parents, or feel connected and close without good communication.
And in my 10+ years a marriage therapist, there are 3 communication problems that pop up over and over
235 // 5 Scriptures That Show Us What A Good Parent Looks Like
Build your own habit of daily Bible reading and prayer with my FREE 45-day guide!
Episode 235 // I won’t waste your time asking if you want to be a good parent. My real question is… do you have a clear picture of what that would mean?
What is a good parent? What should we be doing, saying, praying about, spending our time on?
This is a wildly important question - and Scripture gives us the
234 // Gospel Hope In Your Grief, Trials, And Hardships
Joy In The Journey is the perfect devotional to help you find biblical joy during seasons of hardship.
Episode 234 // Every family will go through seasons of grief. Seasons that are painful, hard, and threaten to completely overwhelm us.
So what can you do? How can you survive? How can you help your loved ones as they struggle?
Join me today to look at 10 biblical tips for things we can do
233 // How To Ask The Right Questions To Deepen Your Family Relationships: 10 Tips From A Family Therapist
Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to strengthen communication in your home!
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Episode 233 // Relationships grow (or fade) based on our communication and connection with each other. And a centerpiece of those conversations are the questions we’re asking.
You want to enjoy marriage, connect with your kids, have meaningful conversations - and to do that, you need to ask go
232 // Tackle These 3 Roadblocks ASAP And Get Your Goals Back On Track
Grab your FREE ebook! Building Your Mom Toolbox: The 5 Skills Every Mom Needs To Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect
Dive into the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-Day Devotional On Emotional Control.
Episode 232 // Your life is BUSY. But you still have goals that you want to accomplish! Probably a few New Years resolutions, goals, commitments that are still important to you… even at the end
[BONUS] Wisdom & Folly, Life & Death... A Daily-Ish Devotional From Proverbs 9
Friends, today is a quick bonus episode.... to give my voice a break after being sick, and to give you a sneak peak of what's happening inside the Faith Fiver Club in 2025!
This year, the Faith Fiver Club perk is a daily-ish devotional just for Patreon supporters! With a private podcast + emailed devotional, you'll get encouragement for faith and family life every day.
It's never too late to join,
231 // 10 Coping Skills Every Christian Mom Needs In Those Hard Seasons
Find biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional.
Episode 231 // Every mom has hard days. Hard seasons. We get stressed, we struggle - and yes, we’ve all heard about “coping skills”... but that doesn’t mean they are really all that helpful in the crisis moment.
Until now.
Join me today for a look at 10 categories of coping skills that every Ch
230 // Do These 3 Things Today To Build A Happier Christian Marriage
Boost your marriage intimacy with these great Christian online resources from Sheila Wray Gregoire!
Find biblical help for your marriage communication with Communicating To Connect: A 4-Day Devotional For Christian Wives.
Episode 230 // Whether it’s an official new year goal or not, I know that you want a happy marriage! The marriage relationship is a HUGE part of family life. And there is a
229 // The #1 Thing Your Family Needs From You This Year
Strengthen your family relationships with the 5 skills in my FREE ebook: Building Your Mom Toolbox.
Episode 229 // Everyone wants to feel loved. To be noticed. To feel cared for, seen, and valued. And I know that you absolutely feel this about your family - you love them! You notice them. You care for them.
But sometimes, there can be a gap between what we know and believe… and how the other
228 // Turn Your Day Around With These 2 Key Decisions
Find biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional.
Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge
Episode 228 // You make thousands of decisions every day. But we all know that some are more important than others.
Which is why today, we are going to zero in on 2 key decisions that will change what your day is like. These are
227 // Let Proverbs 2 Shape Your Year With 3 Powerful, Practical Action Steps
Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge
Strengthen your home life with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook.
Episode 227 // The secret ingredient to a successful, happy year is… wisdom. The Lord’s wisdom is what will guide you and strengthen you. So, how do you find it?
Today, we’ll take a look at Proverbs 2 and find great wisdom there for
226 // Are Your Priorities Crystal Clear? 5 Steps To Making It Happen… + My Own 2025 Reflections & Plans
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Episode 226 // Setting goals is a great way to start the new year. But if we just jump in blindly, it will be really hard to see if anything really changes.
Join me today to talk through 5 action steps for how to reflect, get realistic, and set clear plans for a new year. Plus, see each step in action as I share my own perso
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