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

Find Christ-centered support for family communication at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/communication Episode 305 // We’re tackling the topic of family communication this week, friends. It’s one of the core foundations of a happy, healthy, and holy Christian family. And the Bible has a lot to say about communication! Today, I’ll share 10 key Bible passages that show us the best principles for family communication. Yes, even Christians struggle with communication. But God cares about it, and He wants to equip us with the skills and perspective necessary to strengthen this area of our family relationships. Ready? Let’s jump into Scripture together to find encouragement, wisdom, and hope. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my free conflict resolution cheat sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict DEVOTIONAL: Strengthen your marriage communication with my 40-day devotional for Christian wives: Communicating To Connect. Visit LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/marriage40 RELATED ON THE PODCAST: End Conflict In Your Marriage Quickly (EP 252) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 6 Tips For How To Stop Being Passive Aggressive In Your Home GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab special bonuses throughout the month! Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Find Christ-centered support for emotional control at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/emotions . Episode 304 // Let’s continue diving into the foundational piece of family life: Managing Emotions. Last episode, we looked at a bit of what Scripture tells us is important in our emotional control. Today, let’s turn toward some practical action steps that can help us better understand our emotions, manage them well, and keep the hard ones under control. Let’s dive in, friend. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Manage the hard emotions of relationships with my FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict DEVOTIONAL: Learn biblical wisdom for managing hard emotions with the 40-day Keep Your Cool, Mama! Devotional on emotional control at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/anger40 RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Quick T.I.P.S. For Handling A Sudden Burst Of Emotion Making You Feel Totally Overwhelmed (EP 144) RELATED ON THE BLOG: Feeling Like A Stressed Out Mom? Try These 9 Helpful Tips. GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab special bonuses throughout the month! Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 alongside the regular ups and downs of life… we need to figure out how to manage emotions well. Today, we’ll start in Scripture together to find encouragement (and perhaps conviction) from the Lord. As always, this is the best place to start when we’re seeking wisdom, help, and growth. Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Manage the hard emotions of relationships with my FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict DEVOTIONAL: Learn biblical wisdom for managing hard emotions with the 40-day Keep Your Cool, Mama! Devotional on emotional control at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/anger40 RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Gospel Hope + Practical Ideas For The Discouragement, Hopelessness, And Hard Emotions Of Christian Family Life (EP 142) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 10 Reasons Why You’re Struggling With Out Of Control Emotions As A Christian Mom GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab special bonuses throughout the month! Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 when life is busy, stressful, or difficult. Want to experience more spiritual growth? Today’s conversation will help. Let’s dive into Part 2 of the Fruitful Faith conversation. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Build your own habit of Bible reading and prayer with the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide: LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits DEVOTIONAL: Build your faith with the devotional workbook Finding Your Identity In Christ at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Making Your Bible Time More Meaningful As A Christian Mom (EP 268) RELATED ON THE BLOG: Mom Hacks For Getting A Devotional Time On The Regular GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab special bonuses throughout the month! Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 grow spiritually when life is so busy? Well, let’s start today by opening the Bible together to find encouragement, some needed reality checks, and godly wisdom. Let’s dive into Part 1 of the Fruitful Faith conversation. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Build your own habit of Bible reading and prayer with the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide: LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits DEVOTIONAL: Build your faith with the devotional workbook Finding Your Identity In Christ at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity RELATED ON THE PODCAST: What Does Intentional Living Look Like As A Christian Mom? (EP 282) RELATED ON THE BLOG: You Need To Read Your Bible More: Why, How, & Practical Tips For Busy Christian Moms GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab special bonuses throughout the month! Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Find a freebie to support happy Christian family life at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free 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 life. Parenting can be hard, Christian faithfulness can be hard, marriage can be hard… but friends, we have Jesus in it with us. We have the hope and truth of the Bible. Today, I want to bring biblical encouragement and practical wisdom, so we can stand firm and stay the course together in loving our people well! Thanks for listening - perhaps even for 300 episodes! Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Lots of free resources for you at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free DEVOTIONAL: Several deeper devotionals are available at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals RELATED ON THE PODCAST: How Romans 12 Helps Me Be A Better Christian Mom (EP 181) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 10 Great Bible Verses For Your Home And Family GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 from our everyday lives. In fact, what we praise will directly shape who we are, what we do, and how we approach family life. So join me today as we look at Psalm 93 together - short, beautiful, meaningful - and let’s seek the Lord’s wisdom together. Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Build your own daily Bible habit with the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits DEVOTIONAL: Go deeper for your family with the devotional workbook “Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/home RELATED ON THE PODCAST: A Real Life Mom-To-Mom Chat About My Stressful Summer And The Sweet Gift Of The Psalms (EP 203) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 5 Practical Action Steps For When You’re Feeling Discouraged (Studying Psalm 62) GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Build a holy habit with daily Bible reading and prayer - Grab my 45 Day Guide at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits 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 powerful psalm, and I’ve got 2 big take-aways for you that should shape every Christian home. We want to enjoy family life, but that will only truly happen when we are seeking God’s face, following his plans, and living by his wisdom. Each summer, I like to take a few weeks to dive into the Psalms. To consider the wisdom of this ancient poetry and how it shapes our view of a godly, happy Christian home today. Join me today, friends! hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Build your own daily Bible habit with the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits DEVOTIONAL: Build the home life you long for with my devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/home RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Psalm 1: Who Is Influencing Your Children? (Summertime In The Psalms Series) (EP 256) RELATED ON THE BLOG: Faith-Based Parenting When Life Is Overwhelming GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 look through Psalm 101, and I’ll close with 5 key take-aways that will help each of us more fully live out the family life we want. Ready? Let’s jump in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Build your own daily Bible habit with the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits DEVOTIONAL: Build intimacy with Jesus with my devotional workbook “Finding Your Identiy In Christ” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Psalm 90: Do You Have A Heart Of Wisdom? (EP 259) RELATED ON THE BLOG: A Biblical Picture Of Godly Relationships In A Christian Home GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 his brain to know what to get him. Right in time for Father’s Day this weekend! Ready? Let’s jump in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my free Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict DEVOTIONAL: Deepen your marriage communication with my “Communicating To Connect” 40-day devotional for wives - Visit LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/marriage40 INTIMACY: Find online Christian intimacy support in my resources list at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Going Deeper In Your Marriage: Why, How, And Handling Vulnerability Well (EP 279) RELATED ON THE BLOG: How To Encourage Your Husband On Father’s Day GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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!) around how we handle date nights and what we do to keep our marriage strong. There’s no need to cancel your date nights, but I hope these rhythms and tips that I share will help you and your husband stay connected whether the date nights are happening or not. Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my free Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict DEVOTIONAL: Deepen your marriage communication with my “Communicating To Connect” 40-day devotional for wives - Visit LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/marriage40 INTIMACY: Find online Christian intimacy support in my resources list at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Strengthening Your Christian Marriage In A Hard Season (EP 269) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 29 Steamy Tips For An Amazing Married Date Night GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

“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, easy, every-day ideas to strengthen your family relationships. I’ll share 9 practical tips today that will help not only during the summer, but all year long. Let’s love our people WELL every day. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my free ebook: “Building Your Mom Toolbox” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/tools DEVOTIONAL: Joy In The Journey is a 40-day devotional for finding biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood. Visit www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/motherhood40 RELATED ON THE PODCAST: 5 Scriptures That Show Us What A Good Parent Looks Like (EP 235) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 12 Easy Ways To Give More Positive Attention To Your Family GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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?! That sounds great, but it can feel impossible. Today, I want to share some practical tips from my work as a Christian mental health counselor to help you actually live this out. Real-life action steps for how to take your negative thoughts captive, and what it looks like for our thought life to be obedient to Christ. Ready, friend? Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my free mom journaling prompts at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/journaling DEVOTIONAL: Go deeper with the Lord with my devotional workbook “Finding Your Identity In Christ” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity RELATED ON THE PODCAST: How To Stop Negative Thinking And Change Direction (EP 271) RELATED ON THE BLOG: The Best Exercises To Stop Negative Thinking In Its Tracks GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 easiest and best to AVOID conflict when you can. It feels better, it keeps the calm, and it doesn’t mean we are avoiding important topics - it means we are approaching them at the right time, in a healthy way, for a productive conversation. So join me today as we look at 9 common triggers for conflict, with two acronyms that will help you remember! hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my free Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict DEVOTIONAL: Find my “Keep Your Cool, Mama!” 40-day devotional on managing anger and impatience, at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/anger40 RELATED ON THE PODCAST: End Conflict In Your Marriage Quickly (EP 252) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 6 Tips For How To Stop Being Passive Aggressive In Your Home GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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+ years as a marriage and family therapist, plus my own life experience as a pastor’s wife and mom of 4 little kids, I am so thankful the Lord is using my knowledge and experiences to help moms just like you! Thank you for listening - and I hope you’ll leave a 5-star review and written review of the show right now to celebrate with me! hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Find all my free resources at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free DEVOTIONAL: Find my devotionals at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals RELATED ON THE PODCAST: A Summer Of Self-Reflection: Tips, Strategies, And Resources From A Christian Family Therapist Perspective (EP 253) RELATED ON THE BLOG: The Ultimate Guide For How A Wise Woman Builds Her Home GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 for why we do the things we do. So today, we’re taking a look at these verses and pulling out 5 meaningful reflections that we should wrestle through with the Lord. We want to enjoy family life, and we must live intentionally if that’s going to happen… so let’s reflect purposefully with the Lord. This is Part 9, the finale of our series “Intentional Living As A Christian Mom.” Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU EASTER: Grab my Easter Scripture resources and devotionals at loveyourpeoplewell.com/holidays FREE: Get my free journaling prompts at loveyourpeoplewell.com/journaling DEVOTIONAL: Dive into God’s Word for wisdom in building a happy home life with my devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy at loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/home RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Want To Enjoy Home Life With Your Christian Family? Be The Wise Woman In Proverbs 14:1. (EP 114) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 4 Christian Journaling Prompts To Help You Build Great Family Relationships GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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. God alone has the keys to happy Christian family life. Today, we will dive into Colossians 3 and pull out 5 specific action steps that will get us there. The Lord isn’t trying to hide his wisdom or make us suffer through trial and error in our homes. He has the words of eternal life - and the words of peace and blessing for our families. Join me! This is Part 8 of our series “Intentional Living As A Christian Mom.” Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU EASTER: Grab my Easter Scripture resources and devotionals at loveyourpeoplewell.com/holidays FREE: Build a Bible reading habit for yourself with my FREE 45-day guide: loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits DEVOTIONAL: Dive into God’s Word for wisdom in building a happy home life with my devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy at loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/home RELATED ON THE PODCAST: 6 Scriptures You Can’t Ignore If You Want A Christ-Like Home (EP 266) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 5 Powerful Bible Verses To Improve Your Family Relationships GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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, today I want to talk through Jesus’ wisdom for us in Matthew 6. Plus, I’ll share 6 practical ideas from my counseling work that will help you with the “how to” of trying to stop worrying. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Let’s focus intentionally on today, use this time well, and trust God to handle the rest. This is Part 7 of our series “Intentional Living As A Christian Mom.” Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU EASTER: Grab my Easter Scripture resources and devotionals at loveyourpeoplewell.com/holidays FREE: Grab my free Christian mom journaling prompts at loveyourpeoplewell.com/journaling DEVOTIONAL: Dive into God’s Word for wisdom in building a happy home life with my devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy at loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/home RELATED ON THE PODCAST: God’s Promise, Peace, and Presence In Your Anxiety (EP 134) RELATED ON THE BLOG: How To Trust God More And Worry Less GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 season of life seriously. We can’t get time back, and we can’t make it slow down, but we can make it count for everything God intends. Join me today to dive into Psalm 90:12 and find encouragement in the the moment of family life God has you in today. This is Part 6 of our series “Intentional Living As A Christian Mom.” Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my free ebook Building Your Mom Toolbox: Get Out Of The Rut And Reconnect at loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools DEVOTIONAL: Dive into God’s Word for wisdom in building a happy home life with my devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy at loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/home RELATED ON THE PODCAST: 10 Quick Wins For Reducing Stress And Enjoying Christian Family Life More (EP 273) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 6 Scriptures You Can’t Ignore If Your Want A Christ-Like Home GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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 the wisdom we find there about the marriage relationship. Enjoying our family life starts with our marriage. With intimacy, connection, unity, and faithfulness. Join me for some encouragement and tips today. This is Part 5 of our series “Intentional Living As A Christian Mom.” Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my free Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet at loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict DEVOTIONAL: Build marriage communication with my 40-day devotional Communicating To Connect at loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40 INTIMACY: Enjoy intimacy more with private online Christian courses from Sheila Wray Gregoire . RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Do These 3 Things Today To Build A Happier Christian Marriage (EP 230) RELATED ON THE BLOG: 5 Powerful Bible Verses To Improve Your Family Relationships GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest 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 . MISSION Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days. Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com