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| A Prayer For Discipling Our Children | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:06:21 | |
Discipling our kids is important... and it can feel totally overwhelming.
When something really matters, it's easy to start worrying about it. Stressing about it. Sometimes we feel paralyzed by how big it feels, and wind up not doing very much at all.
Thankfully, God is bigger! He is the One who tells us how important it is to love him, follow him, and share about him with others. He gave us our children, and gave us the calling to teach them about the gospel and show them what a relationship with Jesus looks like. He promises to give us wisdom (James 1:5), to give us the right words (Luke 12:12), and to be with us always (Matthew 28:20).
So, join me today for a short prayer for our sweet kiddos. Let's pray together for our words, for their faith, and for the Lord to bless every discipleship effort in our homes.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| Rhythms & Routines: Intentionally Discipling Our Children | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:19:55 | |
Episode 207 // There are a lot of things that feel important as a parent. Things that really are important! But as Christian parents, there is one true priority in our parenting - discipling our kids.
“Bring [your children] up in the training and instruction of the Lord,” Ephesians 6 tells us. “Impress [my commandments] on your children,” Deuteronomy 6 tells parents.
But life is busy! The days are full! Kids have tiny little attention spans! How do we do it??
Today, I want to share 5 things that my husband and I prioritize in our daily rhythms to ensure that discipling our kids is a priority. It might be loud and crazy, and it rarely looks like the perfect picture in my head, but it’s happening. And it matters.
Join me today for some encouragement in parenting your sweet little ones for the glory of Christ!
hugs & blessings, Jess
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I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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| A Prayer For Every Christian Mom Who Feels Weak (Praying Psalm 102) | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:06:35 | |
Summertime in the Psalms Series!
Psalm 102 is literally labeled "the prayer of an afflicted person." So, how can we not finish out this week without prayer??
Join me today for a sweet time of prayer together, praying through this psalm and the overwhelming emotions that sometimes accompany Christian family life, marriage, and motherhood.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
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I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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| 5 Great Scriptures To Pray For Your Family | 23 Jun 2023 | 00:16:45 | |
Episode 123.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Do you ever feel stuck on what to pray for your family? Sometimes we say the same things again and again, and it can start to feel a little dry. We know there must be more.
Well, open the Bible with me today and take a look at 5 powerful passages of Scripture that are wonderful prayers for your family!
Lifting God’s own Word before him as you pray for your husband, children, home, and family is a wonderful way to be confident and consistent in your prayer life.
Ready? We’ll jump into each Scripture and pray together for our families. Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies - grab the Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge! ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith - grab my simple prayer journaling template on Etsy ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| 10 Powerful Ways A Christian Mom Can Create A Pattern Of Prayer For Her Home And Family | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:33:12 | |
Episode 123 // Are you praying regularly for your family? For your home?
Every Christian mom wants to be praying more for her family. We know how important prayer is! But in the middle of busy days, it is easy to forget. When life gets crazy, we get off track.
And let’s be honest, sometimes prayer just feels like checking a box off our Christian things-to-do list.
Join me today as we think through 10 easy times that you can be praying for your home and family. Create a powerful pattern of prayer in your daily life, and watch the impact on your family relationships.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies - grab the Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge! ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith - grab my simple prayer journaling template on Etsy ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| 6 Small Things You Can Do TODAY As A Christian Mom To Build Healthy Family Relationships | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:17:17 | |
Episode 122.5 // Friday Faith Followup
One of the quickest places where moms get stuck in the problem-solving process is in the step of brainstorming ideas for what to do differently.
You might quickly identify what’s wrong and what you want to be different. But if you jump straight to trying a random idea, it’s unlikely to work super well. It’s much more helpful to walk through the process that we talked about in our last episode, so that your action plan is made for YOUR family and the unique situation you’re in.
But coming up with ideas of what to try can feel tricky.
So today, I want to jump start that process for you. I’ll share 6 small things that you can do TODAY (and every day) that will boost your family relationships
No matter what problem you might be facing, these ideas will be helpful. And they’re really just a jumping off point!
Grab my free e-book for deeper help in problem-solving the things that are getting in the way of building healthy family relationships. You’ll get lots of support there with brainstorming (and really, with the whole process). But today, let’s get a few quick ideas out there.
Ready to get started? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| How To Solve Common Family Problems That Pop Up In Christian Family Life | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:28:54 | |
Episode 122 // Problems come up every day. Christian families are not immune to problems! You might not be able to predict what will come up, but you can be confident that something will.
So if you want to enjoy family life and hold onto a happy home with your people, you need to find a way to solve those common problems that come up.
Yes, even when life is busy. Yes, even when you might feel overwhelmed or discouraged.
Problem-solving skills are a key part of mom life, so that you can keep things running smoothly and protect the relationships that are so important to you. And today, we’ll look at a 5-step process to help you figure out what’s going wrong, decide what to do about it, and take action.
Plus, grab the NEW free e-book that will walk you through this whole process!
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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| Want To Boost Family Intimacy In Your Christian Home? Put God First. | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:14:03 | |
Episode 121.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Mama, you cannot pour from an empty cup.
I know that you’ve heard that phrase before. It might feel cliche, impossible, or been-there-done-that. But the thing is, as we’re looking this week at how to give our best, focused, positive attention to our family… you can only do that if YOU are experiencing focused, positive attention too.
And that starts with Jesus.
The Lord delights to spend time with you, encourage you, fill you up, and lead you in the busy days of motherhood. He is always ready to listen and respond.
Join me today for a short devotional looking at how important it is (and how we can do it) to build intimacy with God before we try to pour energy into building intimacy with our family.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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| How To Crush The Top 5 Distractions That Are Stealing Your Attention Away From Your Christian Family | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:43:10 | |
Episode 121 // How often are you giving your husband and your children undivided, positive attention?
The days are so busy and our minds can get so distracted, it is easy to miss key opportunities to show our people that we love them. To show them that we are listening and that we care. But this is one thing that MUST be present in your home if you are going to enjoy Christian family life and build up great relationships!
So today, we’ll take a look at 5 common things in our normal everyday lives that are stealing your attention away from your family. Then, we’ll tackle 5 action steps you can take to get your attention back, and give it to the people who matter the most.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| 10 Ways To Tear Down Your Christian Family Life Using Only Your Words | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:13:23 | |
Episode 120.5 // Friday Faith Followup
You probably know that your words matter. They have a huge impact on your family. And hopefully, there are a lot of very positive, encouraging, uplifting words being spoke open in your home!
But today, let’s take a different angle.
The reality is, we all make mistakes. We all get overwhelmed, angry, or frustrated. But if we let bad habits of communication linger in our homes, there will be a big impact.
So join me today to look at the opposite side of the coin. Here are 10 things NOT TO DO if you want to have a happy home life! But, if you’re curious what the foolish woman of Proverbs 14:1 might say in her home… well, probably everything on this list.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| The Key To A Happy Christian Home: Speaking Encouraging Words For Your Family | 30 May 2023 | 00:40:14 | |
Episode 120 // Want a happy home life? Well, one of the first things to take a look at is your WORDS. How are you using your words with your husband, your kids, even yourself inside your own head?
In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at why your words matter so much, how they impact the people you love the most, and 6 Scriptures that show us how to best use our words inside our homes.
Friend, nothing will tear down your home faster than harsh words, angry words, thoughtless words… and even the silent lack of encouraging, compassionate, kind words.
So let’s look together at how to boost our family’s happiness by using our words well.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| 25 Free Ideas For Family Fun Activities At Home, With Toddlers, Teens, Or Anyone In Between | 26 May 2023 | 00:25:31 | |
Episode 119.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Ever feel stuck on what to do with your family? How to sneak in a little quality time, make everyone smile, and have some fun on a rainy day?
There are a million ideas for how to have fun together, but it’s still really easy to feel stuck. Every family tends to find their routine, figure out what works, and then just keep coming back to the same favorites again and again.
Well, sometimes, we need to branch out! Try new things. Increase the quality time that we’re enjoying with our people.
That’s why today on the podcast, I’m sharing 25 simple ideas for family fun activities you can do at home. These ideas are free, realistic, and they work for toddlers or teens, without needing to always hop in the car or turn on technology to have fun together.
Want a few new ideas? Let’s dive in!
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? Grab some of the printables that I mentioned right here in my Etsy shop. You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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| Having FUN With Your Christian Family! How To Get Quality Family Time Even When Life Is Busy | 23 May 2023 | 00:43:28 | |
Episode 119 // Do you ever find it hard to get quality family time? To actually have FUN together in the middle of your busy lives?
Family life can mean a lot of things to us, but one of the important parts (which is so easily overlooked) is that we want to have fun together. You want to enjoy your people! Conversations, activities, and time together should be fun and meaningful.
But when life is busy or we start to feel discouraged, having fun together is usually one of the first things to slip off the radar.
Well, not after today, my friend! Today, we’re looking at 5 reasons why having fun together matters for your quality family time, plus 5 strategies for how to actually make it happen when life gets busy and overwhelming.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| Feeling Weak, Feeling Weary, But Trusting God’s Faithfulness (Studying Psalm 102) | 24 Jul 2024 | ||
Episode 202 // Summertime in the Psalms Series!
I love the tagline for Psalm 102. “The prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord.”
What Christian mom hasn’t sometimes felt afflicted? Weak? Filled with lament and struggle?
Today’s episode is for you, my friend. And for me. And for all of us who feel weak and weary sometimes!
Join me for encouragement, hope, and 3 practical takeaways from this beautiful psalm.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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GET HELP ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
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SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON (and enjoy our monthly challenges!)
GRAB A QUICK PRINTABLE in my Etsy shop (most items under $5)
FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL (dealing with many family-related topics)
I’d love your encouragement with a 5-star written review! And make sure to copy the link to this episode and text it to a friend to encourage her too.
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DISCLAIMERS: I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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| (F3) What is Christian forgiveness? The Connection Between Humility, Wisdom, And Admitting When You’re Wrong | 19 May 2023 | 00:13:54 | |
Episode 118.5 // Friday Faith Followup
One of the hardest things about faith is understanding (and then living out!) Christian forgiveness. It takes so much humility, courage, and godly strength to forgive others!
Apologizing to your husband and your kids is not easy work. It requires you to set aside your pride, admit when you’re wrong, and seek restoration.
None of us can apologize or forgive well if we are not growing in humility. And when our feelings are hurt or we are fuming about something that happened, it takes wisdom to step back and work toward resolution.
These are important topics, and we all need some encouragement in how we handle apologies and forgiveness in our homes. So join me today for a look at how humility, wisdom, and courage play a role in this important aspect of Christian family life.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies - Including the Conflict Resolution Checklist! ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions - Including a 40-day devotional on emotional control! ✔️ Communication - Including my 40-day devotional on marriage communication! 🔗 Don’t forget to share the link to today’s episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. 💯 While you’re at it, subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review, and join us for more inside the Faith Fiver Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/loveyourpeoplewell 👉 Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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| How To Apologize, Forgive, And Restore Healthy Family Relationships: The Ins And Outs Of Christian Forgiveness In Your Home | 16 May 2023 | 00:36:00 | |
Episode 118 // Do you find it easy to apologize to your kids? What about your husband? And let’s talk about forgiveness… ever have trouble forgiving someone who has hurt you?
Apologies and forgiveness are not easy. But they are a must in a Christian home! Family relationships require us to apologize, forgive, and make things right.
Christian forgiveness is a big topic. Today, we’re looking specifically at the Christian family - mom, dad, kids - and how you can step forward and strengthen your skill and willingness to apologize, forgive, and help restore healthy relationships.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies - Including the Conflict Resolution Checklist! ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions - Including a 40-day devotional on emotional control! ✔️ Communication - Including my 40-day devotional on marriage communication! 🔗 Don’t forget to share the link to today’s episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. 💯 While you’re at it, subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review, and join us for more inside the Faith Fiver Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/loveyourpeoplewell 👉 Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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| (F3) Find Encouragement In 3 Biblical Examples Of Jesus Keeping A Positive Attitude In Really Difficult Situations | 12 May 2023 | 00:21:00 | |
Episode 117.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
We struggle with our thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and interactions. They aren’t always as positive and godly as we want.
So to get a little perspective, let’s flip open our Bibles and take a look at 3 examples from the life of Jesus. Examples of times when he faced really difficult, painful, emotional situations… and dealt with it in a positive and godly way.
Of course, we’ll never handle things perfectly. Only Jesus was tempted and never sinned! We are tempted and try to sin less and less. As we try to become more and more Christ-like, looking at his example helps us get ideas for how to handle the realities of our lives in more God-honoring ways.
Ready for some encouragement? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| Keeping A Positive Attitude As A (Busy, Tired, Struggling) Christian Mom: 6 Real-Life Tips To Help | 09 May 2023 | 00:30:44 | |
Episode 117 // Can you enjoy family life when your attitude is crummy?
Nope. Your attitude has everything to do with how your home feels, how you engage with your family, and how you handle frustrating moments of your day.
As Christian moms, we need to figure out how to hold onto a positive attitude even when things aren’t going the way we want. And we don’t want a rose-colored-glasses positive attitude, with a fake smile and bitterness in our hearts. No! We need a genuine, biblical, healthy attitude as we go about the good and hard moments of Christian family life.
So today, we’re taking a look at 6 real-life tips to help you maintain a biblical perspective, a healthy mindset, and a positive attitude.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions 👉 And I hope you’ll join me in our new Faith Fiver Club as part of our Patreon community, to support the show and get some fun extra perks! 👈 Read this episode on the blog here! And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| (F3) The Daily Habit of Loving God Well… Keep A Right Perspective With This Devotional In Psalm 90 | 05 May 2023 | 00:17:03 | |
Episode 116.5 // Friday Faith Followup
One of your best daily habits as a Christian mom is building a habit of prayer.
Prayer will take you into the Lord’s presence, and invite him to take charge - our Lord who is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-good, and always faithful.
You see, it’s basically impossible to hold onto a positive attitude during hard and frustrating moments of your day… UNLESS you had a right perspective on God.
Who is He? What is his character like? How does He act toward us, and what’s the impact on our daily lives?
Well, friend, join me for a devotional today through Moses’ prayer in Psalm 90. As we build a right perspective on God, we’ll find it much easier to hold onto a Christian mindset and positive attitude in our day-to-day family life.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| *BONUS* Celebrate Our 2-Year Anniversary, And Grab Some New Perks! | 04 May 2023 | 00:07:42 | |
My friend, we are here to celebrate! I had to hop on for this quick bonus episode to celebrate with you. Today is this podcast's 2-year anniversary, and there is a lot to be thankful for - including a new ANNOUNCEMENT that will get you some fun new perks of the show! Tune in with me today - and thank you for listening! 🎉🎉🎉 hugs & blessings, Jess . . . . Get ALL your resources for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com - freebies, devotionals, and more! . And join me today inside our NEW Patreon community! For just $5/month you can support the show inside the Faith Fiver Club, and get access to some great new perks: ✔️ exclusive access to our new private podcast ✔️ behind-the-scenes look at my life & ministry ✔️ weekly devotionals and gospel encouragements ✔️ how-to tutorials digging into counseling skills I mention on the show ✔️ more fun stuff every month... book clubs, Q&As, and more! Just head to www.patreon.com/loveyourpeoplewell | |||
| 4 Daily Habits You Need As A Christian Mom To Hold Onto A Godly Mindset | 02 May 2023 | 00:39:30 | |
Episode 116 // Your perspective on life has EVERYTHING to do with how much you enjoy life.
And when you hold onto a Christian mindset, a right and biblical perspective on life as a wife, mom, and Christian, you will enjoy family life so much more! There is so much purpose in what we do every day as Christian moms. And there can be so much joy.
But the world is hard. Family life has its frustrations and disappointments. Faith has dry seasons that raise doubts and struggles.
That, my friend, is when these daily habits will help you most.
If you can build your habits from the things that are truly most important to you, those habits will keep you focused and purposeful when life is not going according to plan.
So today, we’re taking a look at 4 daily habits that will help you maintain a biblical perspective, a godly mindset, and a positive attitude.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies - including the new journaling prompts! ✔️ Devotionals - including the new Building A Home of Godliness and Joy! ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions Read this episode on the blog here! And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| (F3) Bible Verses To Help You Build Great Christian Family Relationships | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:13:29 | |
Episode 115.5 // Friday Faith Followup
How does the Bible play into your home life? Is it a centerpiece, or an afterthought?
If you want to build great Christian family relationships, you have to start with God’s Word. In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at 4 important Bible verses to help us understand godly wisdom for building great family relationships.
Grab the free journaling prompts below to help you dig into these Bible passages, and let’s take a look at how to wisely build our homes.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies - including the new journaling prompts! ✔️ Devotionals - including the new Building A Home of Godliness and Joy! ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Find this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
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| 4 Key Questions Every Mom Must Answer In Order To Build Great Christian Family Relationships | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:22:38 | |
Episode 115 // Today, I’m outlining 4 key questions that EVERY mom needs to have a good answer for. Honestly, whether you’re a Christian mom, a stay-at-home-mom, a new mom, or a tired mom (...we all are…) these questions are worth thinking through.
Consider these questions with me today, and together we’ll build great Christian family relationships. We’re continuing our deep dive into Proverbs 14:1, and these questions will begin to point you toward how to wisely build your home and family life.
Ready, friend? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies - including the new journaling prompts! ✔️ Devotionals - including the new Building A Home of Godliness and Joy! ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| (F3) Taking A Break, Changing My Perspective, And Finding Joy In My Home Life Thanks To Proverbs 14:1. | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:20:06 | |
Episode 114.5 // Friday Faith Followup
I am loving being back from our podcast hiatus, my friend! It feels good to be behind the mic again and chatting with you about Christian family life. Marriage, motherhood, faith - there are so many important elements of a happy home life!
We’re kicking off a mini-series this week, digging into how to be the wise woman of Proverbs 14:1 who builds up her home… and how to avoid being the foolish one who tears it apart with her own hands.
But first, sit with me for a bit to hear more about how God used this 10 week hiatus in my life (and in this podcast!) and find some encouragement in his wisdom, his Word, and his faithful love.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies - including the new journaling prompts! ✔️ Devotionals - including the new Building A Home of Godliness and Joy! ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| Praying Through Discouragement And Hardship (Praying Psalm 62) | 19 Jul 2024 | ||
Summertime in the Psalms Series!
Reading the Scriptures is so life-giving. There is so much wisdom, encouragement, hope, and peace!
This week, we've looked at Psalm 62 and the practical action steps it points us toward during seasons of discouragement and hardship. Today, let's take it a step further and pray together through this beautiful psalm.
Join me for a short prayer today, and let's find encouragement together in God's goodness and his Word.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| Want To Enjoy Home Life With Your Christian Family? Be The Wise Woman In Proverbs 14:1. | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:29:52 | |
Episode 114 // How important is it to you to enjoy family life? To feel connected with your Christian family, comfortable in your home, and at peace with those who are most important to you?
It’s almost a trick question, friend. I know it is WILDLY important to you! (Why else would you be checking out this podcast episode??)
As a Christian mom, struggling lately with finding joy and peace in my own home life, I’ve been reading through the proverbs to find wisdom and encouragement. And I’ve been blown away by Proverbs 14:1.
“A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.” (NLT)
Want to enjoy home life? Join me today to dive into what it really looks like to build our homes well, like the wise woman here of Proverbs 14:1.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
* * * * * Want more? You’ll find everything for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. ✔️ Freebies - including the new journaling prompts! ✔️ Devotionals - including the new Building A Home of Godliness and Joy! ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Read this episode on the blog here! Prayer requests? Questions? Topics you want me to cover? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget: I am a licensed therapist, but the podcast and resources from Love Your People Well LLC are not professional or personal advice. Some of my links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. Read my disclaimers here. ✨ Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨ | |||
| (F3) Making Good Decisions Matters For Your Christian Family... But Why? | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:17:18 | |
Episode 113.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up We're back, friends! After a 10-week hiatus, today we are following up on our conversation about making difficult decisions for the good of your family. Because the thing is, it's not just about making "difficult" decisions. It's ultimately about making GOOD decisions. Healthy decisions. Biblical, godly decisions. You're here because you want to enjoy family life. And I'm here for the same reasons! We're here to enjoy family life. To invest in building relationships that matter. We want to use our time well, manage our emotions well, communicate well, and build a home life that is joyful, meaningful, and godly. So, jump in and let's consider together WHY it matters that we're making good decisions today - not only for the good of our families, but for God's glory and our good as well. Ready? Let's dive in. *** Want more? I've spent part of this hiatus updating the website, with some great (new!) resources for you! Check it all out at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✔️ Freebies ✔️ Devotionals ✔️ Faith ✔️ Marriage ✔️ Parenting ✔️ Emotions And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a written review (hopefully 5-star!), and share the link to today's episode with a friend who could use some encouragement. Can I be praying for you? Email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com. . .. ... and don't forget my disclaimer: I am a licensed therapist, but I'm not your therapist. The Love Your People Well podcast and resources are educational and information, not professional or personal advice. Grab tons of resources and biblical encouragement today at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com! | |||
| [BONUS] Finding Value In Silence...+ A Podcast Hiatus | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:07:23 | |
Hi friends! This is just a quick bonus episode to chat about a few things: ✔️ the podcast hiatus going on through Easter ✔️ asking for your feedback on what you want this podcast to look like, sound like, or focus on when we return (just email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com - I would LOVE to hear from you!) ✔️ some thoughts on how the Lord has been using SILENCE in my life over these past few weeks *unexpectedly* for meaning and value
Hop in for a few minutes with me today, and make sure to subscribe to the podcast so it pops up in your library when we're back from hiatus!
And grab your free resources, devotionals, printables, past episodes, and more on the website at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com.
hugs & blessings, Jess | |||
| Making Difficult Decisions For The Good Of Your Family … And A Podcast Announcement! | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:34:03 | |
Episode 113 // No one enjoys making difficult decisions. But they are a necessary part of Christian family life! And sometimes, the things we want and plan don’t wind up lining up with what God seems to be asking us to do.
Those decisions are not easy. They typically aren’t fun. But when our deepest goal is to follow Jesus alongside our family and do what is truly best for them, it sometimes means making decisions that put a hold on our personal desires or plans.
Hard stuff. Important stuff. So how do you go about making these difficult decisions? How do you move forward when there might be some disappointment? That’s what we’re talking about today.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| (F3) Why “I’ll Pray For You” Is A Powerful Thing | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:11:15 | |
Episode 112.5 // Friday Faith Followup
How often have you heard people say “I’ll pray for you”? Yes, there are prayer warriors who genuinely go home and put your situation on their prayer list and they take it before the Lord regularly. But is that the norm?
Is that how we really pray for each other? Or is your experience more like mine… that “I’ll pray for you” is just a cliche way to end a conversation, at best followed up with a quick prayer later on when you actually remember what was said.
As we’ve looked at this week, prayer is powerful. Prayer is action. Prayer matters. And so today, let’s challenge each other to be more genuine in how we pray for others. Let’s encourage each other to deepen this area of our lives, for our good and the good of others.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| The Incredible Power of Becoming A Woman Of Prayer… Especially If You’re A Busy Mom | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:35:07 | |
Episode 112 // Why is it that when we’re really busy, we’re less likely to pray? These times when we most need God’s help, when we are seeking wisdom and desperate for peace, we fill our schedules and often cut short our prayer time in the process.
Eek. Well, one of my goals for this new year is to develop a lifestyle of more consistent and robust prayer. But why? Why does prayer really matter as a busy Christian mom?
That’s where we’re going today, my friend. We’re taking a look at the power of prayer and its impact on our everyday busy lives.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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✨ Get the full blog-style show notes with links to every recommended resource at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/112
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✨ Grab my FREE resources for spiritual growth, conflict resolution, self care, and more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
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| (F3) If God Is In Charge, Do Your Goals Even Matter? A Look At Proverbs 16. | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:12:48 | |
Episode 111.5 // Friday Faith Followup
You’ve probably set some helpful goals for the new year. A few things that you want to change, or grow in, or experience.
And yet, you know that the Bible tells us that God is ultimately the one in charge. So do your goals really matter? Do your action plans make a difference? How do your schedule, your habits, and your plans line up against the reality of God’s plans and purposes?
Spoiler alert… your plans do matter. But we have to approach them in the right way. Let’s look at Proverbs 16 together for encouragement and help along the journey.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| Taking Action And Seeing Progress Toward Your G.R.E.A.T. Goals For The New Year | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:39:52 | |
Episode 111 // Happy New Year! Are you excited about the goals that you have for this new year? Maybe you’ve picked a word of the year, or you have a few resolutions - or maybe there are Big Crazy Goals that you want to see happen in your life.
Well, my friend, let’s make that happen. Okay, okay - the Lord is the one who truly makes change happen. But as we come alongside him in the work He is doing, we want to know what practical steps will help us move FORWARD toward these goals that we have.
Ready to get tactical, get practical, and get things done for yourself and your family in the new year?
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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✨ Get the full blog-style show notes with links to every recommended resource at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/111
✨ Check out The Hope Planner that I use every day to help me move forward on my goals and keep life under control(ish).
✨ Grab my FREE resources for spiritual growth, conflict resolution, self care, and more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
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| (F3) We are always a work in progress: These are my G.R.E.A.T. goals for 2023 | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:17:26 | |
Episode 110.5 // Friday Faith Followup
We’ve been talking about how to set G.R.E.A.T. goals for yourself and your family, so today I want to encourage you (and maybe give a few ideas!) by sharing my 5 goals for the new year.
Hop in, my friend, and let’s encourage one another!
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| How to set GREAT goals for your family life, and some ideas to get you started | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:36:34 | |
Episode 110 // It’s that time of year again. Do you just love new years resolutions? The chance to start a new year fresh, try some new things, and make every moment count with your favorite people?
I love it. I love the fresh blank paper planner. I love the time to reflect on what’s happened and to pray for what is ahead. I love that feeling that anything could happen.
But if we aren’t careful, we can linger in the feelings and not actually get anything done!
Well, that’s why today we’re talking about how to set goals for the new year - goals for yourself, for spiritual growth, for your family life, for anything! How should we think about goals, what are G.R.E.A.T. goals, and a few ideas to get you started.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| 5 Practical Action Steps For When You’re Feeling Discouraged (Studying Psalm 62) | 16 Jul 2024 | ||
Episode 201 // Summertime in the Psalms Series!
You aren’t here to just grit your teeth and survive raising your kids. No way! No, you are here to figure out how to ENJOY family life.
Yes, family life is messy. It’s chaotic. We all get frustrated, we get overwhelmed, relationships can discourage us and life can be really hard.
And Psalm 62 has exactly the wisdom we need for THOSE parts of Christian family life.
So join me today, friend, to take a look at the 5 “R’s” that we find here in Psalm 62. When things are rough, these 5 action steps are straight from God to encourage your heart and keep you on the right path.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| (F3) How Christmas connects to our daily experience as Christian moms | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:13:27 | |
Episode 109.5 // Friday Faith Followup
This most magical time of year can be fun and meaningful, but sometimes it makes the rest of our “regular” lives feel unimportant. Mundane. Routine.
The thing is… that’s not true. And the story of Christmas proves it.
Join me for a short devotional today, thinking through the incredible nature of the Christmas story and its connection to our everyday regular lives. It all matters, my friend.
Merry Christmas. :-) Let’s dive in.
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| Tips to prevent your family holidays from turning into a disaster… and ideas for what to do if things fall apart anyway | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:31:23 | |
Episode 109 // Anytime there is a special event going on, there is extra space for things to fall apart. Emotions are higher, schedules are disrupted, memories are being made… and sometimes that means hurt feelings, conflict, and disappointment.
Christmas does not always create the memories that we want.
So today, we’re looking at 4 practical tips to AVOID disaster in your family holiday, plus 4 tips for how to RESPOND in the aftermath of disaster if it does happen. If things fall apart and feelings get hurt, there is hope.
Let’s dive in.
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| (F3) What does it really mean that my life is now hidden with Christ in God? | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:14:10 | |
Episode 108.5 // Friday Faith Followup
My friend, emotions are tough. Raising little ones is tough. Living in this broken world is tough! And we talked this week already about how God’s Word, his Holy Spirit, and his wisdom can love our people well while managing hard emotions.
We looked briefly at Colossians 3, but today I want to dive deeper. The verses we talked about can be a bit mysterious! Even if it’s clear enough what it means to set your heart and mind on the things above, what does it really mean that our lives are “hidden with Christ in God”?
And what the heck does that mean for our emotional regulation, our anger management, or how we interact with our family?
Great questions. Let’s dive a little deeper into these verses together today.
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| Don’t let mom anger, mom guilt, or mom busyness steal your Christmas... Try this 1 tip instead | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:33:22 | |
Episode 108 // Christmas is full of joy and family memories… and stress! Sometimes, our schedules get so full and our expectations get so high that our emotions can take over. Anger. Guilt. Frustration.
Not this year, mama. Today we’re talking about why the holidays can trigger stress and hard emotions, what to do about it, and 1 biblical action step to help us ENJOY the Christmas season with our families.
Let’s dive in.
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| (F3) What God thinks about your family’s Christmas wish lists | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:10:25 | |
Episode 107.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Do you ever look around your home during the Christmas holidays and wonder what God really wants you to prioritize during this special time of year? Or maybe you glance down at your to-do list, review the family calendar, and find yourself wondering if this is really what the holidays are all about.
God does care about the holiday season, and He wants you to care about it in the right ways too. Let’s take a few minutes together to look at what that means for your Christian family this year.
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| Loving your children well at Christmas is not about the gifts | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:22:53 | |
Episode 107 // I know what you want for Christmas, mama. You want the same thing that I want - the same thing we ALL want. You want a peaceful, memory-making, joy-filled holiday with your family!
That’s it. Is it really so much to ask? To have a peaceful home during the holidays? A meaningful time with your kids? It’s definitely do-able… but not if we follow the cultural program for busyness, gifts on top of gifts on top of gifts, and stressing about finding the best sale.
Today, we’re chasing after a meaningful Christmas. A peaceful home for the holidays. And we’re taking a look together at the only two things that you need to give your kids this year for Christmas.
Let’s dive in.
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| (F3) Questions to ask your kids during the Advent and Christmas season | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:17:17 | |
Episode 106.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Hopefully, you are getting some extra family time during the Christmas holiday season! The kids are out of school, family travel is happening, and there are so many once-a-year events that allow us to make great memories together.
As you’re enjoying that extra family time, make sure that you’re not only using it to have fun, but also to disciple your children. The Christmas season is the perfect time for some deeper conversations and teaching about Jesus. It is celebrating his birthday, after all!
In this quick episode, I’ll share 6 questions that can help your family discipleship during the holidays. Let’s dive in!
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| 10 simple ways to keep Jesus, family time, and gratitude at the center of your holiday season | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:35:49 | |
Episode 106 // The holidays are great… but they are often so busy! And it’s way too easy to get distracted from the important things that you want your family time to focus on for Christmas.
Maybe you’re distracted by the presents, maybe it’s all the extra parties and gatherings, or maybe it’s simply a busier to-do list. Whatever it is, let me encourage you today to set it aside. Refocus. Be realistic, and make time for what is actually most important for you as a Christian mom.
If you’re anything like me, those most important things include Jesus, family time, and gratitude. So today, I’m offering 10 simple tips for how to keep these things at the center of your family’s holiday season. Don’t spend a lot of money, don’t spend a lot of time, but DO be intentional with the time and money that God’s given you.
Let’s dive in.
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| [Bonus FFF] Do you live as if you’re truly thankful for Jesus? Let’s look at Luke 7. | 27 Nov 2022 | 00:10:32 | |
The holiday season has a lot of focus on gratitude... but a lot of focus as well on wish lists, good sales, and all the stuff. Is there a gap there? Maybe culturally, sure. But what about in your own heart? I know there's a gap in my heart. I've been challenged this week by a passage in Luke 7, as I consider my own heart of gratitude and how I live out the love that I've received. Join me, friend, for a look at this passage and a biblical encouragement (and challenge!) that every Christian mom needs. hugs & blessings, Jess
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| [Bonus] A practical encouragement for gratitude within the busyness of the holidays | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:09:57 | |
Happy Thanksgiving! This short bonus episode is an encouragement, my friend. The holidays are upon us, and it can be easy to get lost in the travel, activities, and to-do list. So pause with me for a moment to consider the small things in life that fuel our relationships - and join me for a practical step into gratitude! Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess
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| A Prayer For Purpose And Joy In Your Christian Family Relationships (Praying Psalm 100) | 12 Jul 2024 | ||
Welcome to our Summertime in the Psalms Series!
This week, we've found joy and purpose in Psalm 100. Today, join me as we pray through this psalm together - for ourselves and our families.
May God bless you and your family with joy, peace, and grace that only He can give! May He fill your home with worship and with knowledge of him, and draw you closer to him in thanksgiving and praise.
Join me for a time of prayer today.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| (F3) What to do when your own parents are the difficult in-laws | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:13:46 | |
Episode 105.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Family life can be rough when we have tension with our in-laws. But what if those difficult in-laws are your own parents? How can you best navigate those muddy waters and maintain a great relationship with ALL of your people?
Let’s consider today, my friend. Dive right in.
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| Loving your in-laws when you just aren’t on the same page (during the holidays, or any other time of the year!) | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:37:26 | |
Episode 105 // Relationships with the in-laws can be tricky. There is often a lot of baggage and emotion in these parts of the Christian family experience, and it can be really difficult to navigate these relationships well!
Whether you love your in-laws or tolerate them, you have certainly had moments when you disagreed with them. When you just weren’t quite on the same page. And this often doesn’t just stay in that in-law relationship, but goes on to create tension in your marriage.
Today, we’re looking at some practical tips for handling these in-law dynamics in a biblical way that also strengthens your marriage and improves family life.
Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings, Jess
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| (F3) Caring for yourself as a busy Christian mom living in a broken world | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:14:31 | |
Episode 104.5 // Friday Faith Followup
It can sometimes be a lot easier to pour our love, energy, and effort into our kids rather than taking time to care for ourselves. Parenting is work! It calls us to step up and put our children’s needs above our own.
But parenting is hard. Life can be discouraging. And as we seek to be biblically grounded parents, teaching our children how to follow Jesus (along with everything else!) we can struggle with the weight of the brokenness in the world.
We cannot love our children well without making the effort to take care of ourselves first. Let’s consider together why that matters, how we can do it, and find encouragement in the One we are serving along the way.
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