Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships
Welcome to the Love Your People Well Podcast! Every week here on the show, you’ll get biblical encouragement, gospel hope, and practical tips from my work as a marriage and family therapist and my own home life as a mom of 4 littles.
Every mom can struggle with feeling distracted and discouraged. We can start to feel like we’re drowning in all the important things we want to do.
But every mom also wants to ENJOY her family. You want to find purpose in your motherhood. You want a happy marriage, quality family time, and a close family bond. You want more time with Jesus, more self care, and more joy during the hard seasons.
It is my prayer that you will find that here.
Take a deep breath, friend, and listen in for a few minutes today. You’ll get tips, you’ll get encouragement, and most of all, you’ll get God’s Word and the peace, joy, and purpose that He offers you in this crazy journey of Christian family life.
Head to www.LoveYourPeopleWell to grab some free resources, check out my line of devotionals, and get more support.
Hugs & blessings, friend. I’ll talk to you soon!
~ Jess
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 379
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Should you break up with social media? Here are 3 ways Facebook, Instagram, and the rest are impacting you - the good and the bad!
Episode 36 // I have a love-hate relationship with social media. But the reality is, every piece of technology can be used for good or for bad - from how we use a pen and paper to how we use our Face…
Do you want happy relationships? Let’s talk about the need for REALISTIC expectations of yourself and others.
Episode 35 // Our expectations shape our experience of life. What do you expect from your husband? Your job? What about your expectations of yourself, or of God?
Unmet expectations creates disappoint…
How can we intentionally shape our family life? Psalm 1 in the Bible gives wisdom and biblical encouragement to the busy mom.
Episode 34 // Lately, as I’ve been memorizing Psalm 1, God has pointed me to big lessons for how I lead and shape my family life. Sometimes, life gets so busy that I get stuck on autopilot and forget…
Part 2: What is mental health counseling? How do I find a Christian counselor? Is a life coach a therapist? All your questions answered!
Episode 33 // Counseling can raise a lot of questions for us. Should Christians go to counseling? What is a life coach? Is therapy the same thing as counseling? Do I need counseling? How do I find a …
Part 1: What is mental health counseling? How do I find a Christian counselor? Is a life coach a therapist? All your questions answered!
Episode 32 // Counseling can raise a lot of questions for us. Should Christians go to counseling? What is a life coach? Is therapy the same thing as counseling? Do I need counseling? How do I find a …
Keep your cool, mama! Here’s my quick 4-step process for handling frustration and impatience with my kids… no yelling, door slamming, or anger management necessary.
Episode 31 // We love our kids… but sometimes, they drive us crazy! That’s just real life. We all get frustrated, impatient, and angry at times. But we want to handle those emotions well. We want to …
Deepen your marriage in 5 minutes a day with this simple and fun activity … which is also foundational to a healthy relationship and happy marriage
Episode 30 // How well do you REALLY know your spouse? This question is central to your marriage. You simply cannot have a meaningful, healthy, lasting, joy-filled marriage without a deep knowledge o…
The incredible benefits of writing things down! How journaling, gratitude lists, and using a written planner can strengthen your mental health, spiritual growth, and family life.
Episode 29 // When was the last time you picked up pen and paper? It’s worth doing every once in awhile! Actually, as a Christian counselor, there are a lot of things that I recommend to my clients t…
Using time management strategies to boost your relationships: My 3-step process to a successful weekly schedule that strengthens my relationships AND gets the to-do list checked off!
Episode 28 // Do you feel good about how you spend your time? What about how you spend your energy and emotions? These are precious resources, and we want to give them to the things that matter most:…
How to grab some quick ‘Me Time’ in your daily schedule... without dealing with mom guilt about your self care!
Episode 27 // Mom guilt is real, my friend, and it is no fun. But you know what? It’s also not necessary. What IS necessary is taking time to care for yourself! Whether you think of it as self care, …
Handling the conviction of the Holy Spirit WITHOUT condemnation and WITH an action plan
Episode 26 // When you decided to follow Christ, the Holy Spirit came to live in you. A big part of his role in our life is to convict us of sin.
Eek! This is not an easy experience. How do we know …
Improve your communication skills with these 5 helpful tips to become a great listener
Episode 25 // Do you sometimes wish you could communicate more clearly with people? With your spouse, your kids, your friends, your co-workers? The best way to connect with people is to have great co…
Do you want to have a great relationship with your kids when they grow up? Then let’s look at how to be a purposeful parent TODAY.
Episode 24 // Spoiler alert, mama… your kids are growing up. Have you thought about the relationship that you want to have with them when they’re older? Every mom wants to parent great kids, who turn…
BONUS episode! 5 tools to help busy moms stay connected with their family as the new school year is starting
The school year is starting, and life is about to get B-U-S-Y!
What I've found as a counselor over the years is that busyness leads to routine which leads to a rut. We get stuck on autopilot. That mi…
Why we all need intimacy in our family relationships - and how to get there!
Episode 23 // Meaningful relationships don’t happen without intimacy. We limit ourselves when we think it's just about the marriage relationship and what happens behind our bedroom doors. Sure, that’…
Is your busy schedule hurting your family relationships? 3 risks you might not be thinking about… and 3 ideas to find a great balance
Episode 22 // It is so easy to fill the family calendar. We want to give our kids every opportunity! We want them to have fun new experiences. We want our own time for volunteering, work obligations,…
Ignore Pinterest! 7 simple ways to celebrate the people you love… without spending a lot of money, fuss, or time
Episode 21 // Nothing is better than making someone we love smile. That’s the photo-worthy moment right there! The thing is... we sometimes put so much pressure on those moments to be photo-worthy th…
Finding joy in the Lord during seasons of pain and sadness
Episode 20 // Reading through the Bible, it is very clear that God calls us to be joyful people. Our lives are meant to be defined by gratitude and thanksgiving, worship and praise, rejoicing and lov…
Start resolving conflict in your marriage TODAY by managing difficult conversations with less stress and more peac
Episode 19 // Do you enjoy conflict? It’s almost a trick question. No one likes conflict!
As a marriage therapist, one of the most common things that I do is help couples manage conflict well. Every…
4 quick tips to family boundaries when you’re an overwhelmed and busy mom! - PLUS ENTER THE FREE “BOUNDARIES” BOOK GIVEAWAY!!
Episode 18 // I often find that the summertime is a season of way too much busyness for our family. There is so much going on, so many fun family activities, but it is easy for things to pile up. We …