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Love Your People Well - Motherhood, Marriage, & Family Relationships From A Christian Counselor
Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT - Wife, Mom, Christian, Counselor
Welcome to the go-to podcast for Christian moms who want to truly ENJOY every minute of family life! If you sometimes feel discouraged by how your family relationships look, you’re not alone. We live in a busy world, with a ton of distractions, and relationships really do take work. But there are solutions! And that’s what you’ll find here on the Love Your People Well podcast. I’m Jess Hayes, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a marriage and family therapist, pastor’s wife, and mom of 4 energe ...
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Biblical Keys You Need For Stronger Family Relationships
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Episode 190 // The Bible can sometimes feel a bit abstract. The “spiritual” doesn’t always feel like it’s impacting our everyday lives and our relationships. That’s why I love to explore and consider the practical applications of Scripture for our family life. We’re taking a few weeks here to walk through the Sermon on the Mount. The Bible is not a…
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8 Incredible Blessings That Jesus Wants Every Christian Family To Enjoy
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Episode 189 // Is there anything better than the blessing of the Lord?!? Today, we’re diving into the very beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount - the 8 “beatitudes” or blessings that the Lord promises to those who follow him. What are they? How will they impact your family? Is it even possible to live this way in the modern world? Join me for an…
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How The Sermon On The Mount Will Change Your Parenting
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Episode 188 // Ever feel stuck in your family relationships? We all feel that way sometimes! And Jesus always has the way forward. One of my favorite passages in Scripture lately for focusing in on Christian family life is the Sermon on the Mount. It’s chapters 5-7 of the Gospel of Matthew, and Jesus is so clear about how we are to live! It is coun…
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An Easter Encouragement For Christian Moms
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Episode 187 // Easter is here, friend! This is my absolute favorite holiday of the year. And this year (like it has sometimes in the past), it feels overshadowed by stress and struggle in regular life. Work, church, cleaning, discipline, bills, and so much else can threaten to steal the JOY out of family life and relationships. But guess what? The …
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How Proverbs 10:19 Helps Me Tame My Tongue
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Episode 186 // It’s easy to realize that we should “tame our tongues” and use our communication to bless and encourage our families. But when emotions rise and our stress is building, it can be really tough! Today, we’ll look deeply at a helpful bible proverb that starts to show us some practical ways to take control of our communication with our f…
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A Beautiful Picture Of Christian Family Life When We Learn To Tame Our Tongues
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Episode 185 // Words are powerful. But taming our tongues and using our words well - even in the heat of big emotions and family conflict - seems almost impossible! If you ever feel frustrated or disappointed by how your words impact your family, today’s episode is for you. Join me to see a picture of how your words can bless, nourish, help, and en…
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Making Time For A Devotional Time As A Busy Christian Mom
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Episode 184 // There are probably 89 things you could do today that are productive, helpful, and good. But guess what? None of those things are as important as making time to be with God, grow spiritually, and help your kids know and follow Jesus. There is no better use of your time, my friend. So today, we’ll talk PRACTICAL tips that will help you…
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How To Enjoy Family Discipleship Time With Toddlers... Yes, It Is Possible For Every Christian Mom!
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Episode 183 // I know you want to help your kids follow Jesus. There is busyness and chaos in a normal family day, but at the core of everything going on, you want Jesus to be a priority! But I also know that reading the Bible with your toddlers, teaching your squirmy little ones to sit still and pray, and figuring out what to do for family discipl…
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Feeling Like A Burnt Out Mom? Here's How To Enjoy Christian Family Life More
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Episode 182 // Feeling like a burnt out mom? Wondering why your marriage takes so much work? Christian family life is HARD sometimes, friend! But it is SO WORTH IT. And if you want to truly enjoy your marriage and your motherhood, you need to stand firm on WHY it matters - and have some clarity on how to do it well. Join me today for some real talk…
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How Romans 12 Helps Me Be A Better Christian Mom
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Episode 181 // Does the Bible REALLY help you in your every day life? When your emotions are overwhelming? When motherhood and family life is hard? Yep. The Bible really can help. It is living and active. It is sharp and powerful. Join me today for a devotional time walking through Romans 12 as we consider how these holy truths apply to our daily c…
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How To Deal With Cranky Kids And Be A Peace-Filled Mom In The Middle Of It All
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Episode 180 // No mom enjoys dealing with cranky kids. But eventually, every mom has to! And sometimes the real problem is - when they’re cranky, we get cranky. But it does not have to be that way! Today, I’ll share some tips and encouragement in how to hold onto your own PEACE even when your kids are whining, grumbling, and giving into all of thei…
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Hope For The Struggling Christian Wife
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Episode 179 // Happy marriages take work. And guess what? They aren’t ALWAYS happy. There is still conflict. There are still disappointments. But let’s not forget - God is in it with you, friend. He cares about your marriage and He cares about you. I’ve spent over 10 years helping couples as a Christian marriage counselor, and I’ve seen God do amaz…
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Time For Date Night! 5 Tips For How To Enjoy More Steamy Date Nights With Your Hubby
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Episode 178 // Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s get into the good stuff today, friend - because I know you want a hot and steamy date night with your man this week.. and every other week too. Intimacy is usually not a problem while we’re dating and in the newlywed stage. But then kids come along, we get busy, the bills pile up… what about date nights??…
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How Confident Are You About God's Plan And Purpose For You And Your Christian Family?
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Episode 177 // Hopefully, you believe me when I tell you that God has a purpose for you. You matter! You are not in your family by mistake. And God’s plans are good. But really, you don’t have to believe me. Let’s hear it from God Himself. Today, we’ll walk through 4 amazing Bible verses that remind us of who we are, whose we are, and why this craz…
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Feeling DEFEATED As A Mom? You Are Not Alone - And God Has A Plan For You
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Episode 176 // Are you struggling with the mom guilt, a sense of failure, and just feeling defeated in your family relationships? You’re not alone, friend. This is such a common struggle for Christian moms! And you don’t have to sit in that feeling of being defeated. There are no perfect parents, and God did not mess up when He created you, redeeme…
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[Bonus] Build Biblical Marriage Habits With Us!
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Today is an invitation, friend. As we jump into the shortest month of the year, let's make it count. Join us inside the Faith Fiver Club today and grab your workbook, private podcast, and plenty of resources and encouragement for our February Monthly Challenge - Building Biblical Marriage Habits. hugs & blessings, Jess ❤️ Faith Fiver Club - www.pat…
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How To Use The Bible To Help When You Feel Like You’re Drowning In Overwhelming Emotions
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Episode 175 // The greatest resource that you have for managing hard emotions is the Lord. Is his Holy Spirit growing fruit in your life, like patience and self-control? Are you experiencing the peace and joy that Jesus promises? One of the keys to this type of spiritual growth and deep faith is spending time in the Bible. And the Bible has a LOT t…
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DROWNING In All The Emotions? Steal My Best Counselor Tips To Start Managing Hard Emotions Today
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Episode 174 // Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in all the big emotions of motherhood? You are not alone! Emotions can be hard to manage, and they can make it really difficult to enjoy and embrace everyday family life. So listen in today, because I’ve got some helpful tips to get back on track with managing those hard emotions. This is one of …
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10 Crucial Bible Verses To Help You Build CONNECTION With Your Christian Family
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Episode 173 // When you’re trying to strengthen communication in your family relationships, there is great wisdom to be found in God’s communication with us: The Bible! Join me today to dive into 10 crucial Scriptures that help us understand, improve, and grow in our communication. This is how we build connection as a family - we create a home life…
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Stop Feeling DISCONNECTED And Start Communicating Better With Your Family… Without Even Needing To Talk About It
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Episode 172 // Communication can be a key part of feeling disconnected in family relationships. ANd it’s especially discouraging when you’re trying, and just don’t feel like things are clicking! So today, I want to share some practical ideas for how you can strengthen communication in your home - without even needing to have an awkward sit-down-and…
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3 Helpful Scriptures For When You're Feeling DISTRACTED And Need To Re-focus On What Truly Matters In Family Life
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Episode 171 // Friday Faith Followup It’s hard enough to get clear on the truest, deepest priorities that you have for yourself and your family. But trying to live out those priorities in the middle of a busy, media-filled, stressful day? It can feel almost impossible! While there are plenty of tips and tricks to help us focus on God and grow spiri…
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Mom Hacks To Find Time And Energy For The Lord: Fight DISTRACTION With A Deeper Faith
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Episode 170 // Are you feeling distracted in mom life? It’s so easy to get scattered and off track by the things of life and miss out on what truly matters. You won’t enjoy your family relationships if you’re always feeling DISTRACTED. And the best solution is to refocus onto the true purpose of your life. As you deepen your faith and walk closer w…
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What Do Healthy, Happy, And Holy Family Relationships REALLY Look Like?
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Episode 169 // What do you REALLY want your family relationships to look like? It can seem like a “duh” question… but it is actually really powerful to pause and get clear about what you’re aiming for. As we’re looking this week at 4 really common roadblocks to enjoying family life, let’s make sure we’re also clear about what road they are blocking…
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The 4 Biggest Roadblocks (And Solutions!) To Healthy, Happy, And Holy Family Relationships
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Episode 168 // Feeling stuck in your family relationships? You are not alone, friend. Marriage, parenting, family life - these relationships are so important, but they can be hard and exhausting! Today, we’ll take a reality check about the biggest roadblocks to enjoying and deepening these family relationships. What gets in the way? Why are these p…
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10 Great Bible Verses For Your Home And Family
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Episode 167 // Friday Faith Followup Nothing will be more powerful for your family relationships than learning and living out God’s Word. Are you reading the Bible regularly and considering how it impacts your home? Your family? Dive in with me today for 10 great Bible verses that will encourage and strengthen your home and family. If you want heal…
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My Year-End Review, 2024 Goals, And An Invitation To Join Me For An Intentional Year
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Episode 166 // Happy New Year, friend! This is the perfect time for reflection and goal-setting. So today, I want to share mine with you. Join me for a walk through my 5 focus areas of 2023 and the new goals, priorities, and plans that I’m working on in 2024. You’ll find encouragement for your own season of life, and realize that you definitely are…
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Ideas For Your 2024 Goals... PLUS A Sneak Peak Of Our NEW Community Monthly Challenges!
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Episode 166 // If you’re feeling excited for the new year… but a little stuck on what your goals should be… today’s episode is for you, my friend. Today I’ll share a variety of practical, meaningful goals that you can be working on in the new year - to strengthen your marriage, parenting, communication, faith, and more! Get those creative juices fl…
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How To Make An Action Plan For 2024 Goals In Your Marriage, Parenting, Faith, And Family Life
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Episode 164 // Today is the perfect day to start prepping for a great 2024. If you really want to ENJOY family life in the new year, you can’t just sit back and see how things unfold. Your relationships will grow as you focus intentionally on the things that are most important to you. But how? Last week, we looked at how to set family goals even if…
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Handling The Disappointment Of A Less-Than-Perfect Family Christmas
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Episode 163 // The holidays can be wonderful, fun, amazing… and sometimes, very disappointing. If you’re feeling sad after Christmas, you are not alone. But you can bounce back! Maybe it was some family conflict that upset you. Maybe everyone got sick and the holiday was boring and stressful. Whatever went wrong, you can move forward into the new y…
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Ready To Set Some Great Family Goals For 2024?
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Episode 162 // Setting goals is such a fun part of the new year. And if you want to enjoy family life in the year ahead and deepen your relationships, there are some great goals that can help you do just that! Today, we’ll talk through why it is helpful to set goals, how to think about your plans for your family in the new year, and - perhaps most …
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12 Christmas Prayers For You and Your Christian Family
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Episode 161 // Friday Faith Followup Prayer is so powerful, but it’s so easy to get distracted from it. Especially during a busy holiday season! Yet, this is such a powerful time of year to be praying for our families, our hearts, and our world. Today, I’ll share 12 simple ideas for how to be praying during the Christmas season. Are you looking for…
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5 Sneaky Things To Watch Out For As A Christian Mom, So That You Can Make This A Special Christmas
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Episode 160 // Christmas is such a beautiful time of year to enjoy family relationships. But do you ever find yourself feeling a little distracted? Disconnected? There are so many things that can sneak in and disrupt our holiday time! So join me today for a look at 5 sneaky things that might be influencing you or your family. Sometimes, things that…
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How A Christian Mom Can Think About Santa, Elf hunts, And Common Christmas Traditions
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Episode 159 // Do you sometimes feel confused about how a Christian family should engage with cultural traditions around Christmas? You are not alone! From Santa to every other modern tradition, there is good and bad and everything in between. Often, the question really comes down to why you’re choosing what you do. So let’s talk about that. A few …
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A Christ-Centered Christmas: Family Discipleship Ideas For The Holiday Season
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Episode 158 // Are you trying to keep the holiday season focused on Jesus? As Christian moms, we have to be intentional if we’re going to make this happen! So today, I’ll share some ideas for what discipleship can look like as a family and with your kids during the special Christmas season. Maybe you have some great holiday traditions already, but …
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A Look At Isaiah, The Season of Advent, And How You Can Lead Your Christian Family Into The Christmas Season
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Episode 157 // Are you ready to grow closer to the Lord during this season of Advent? As you and your family prepare for Christmas, have you considered what your time in the Bible, in prayer, and in discussion will really look like? I have found the season of Advent to be so meaningful in my own spiritual growth. Taking time to truly focus on God a…
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Fun And Faith-Filled Christmas Ideas To Make The Season Meaningful For Your Christian Family
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Episode 156 // Do you want to have fun with your family this year… in a meaningful way? You can buy the presents and decorate the tree, but Christmas can be so much more. Today, let’s chat about how to make the most of the Christmas season with your family. How to create special memories that make everyone smile year after year. I’ll share 12 ideas…
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Episode 155 // The Thanksgiving holiday is over, and the Christmas rush has begun. But don’t move too fast! You want to enjoy this season, but the gratitude that you’ve been focusing on for Thanksgiving is still needed, if you want to enjoy Christmas too. Let’s pause for a moment together for a holiday pep talk… and maybe, a reality check for your …
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Help For The Tired Christian Mom During The Holidays
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Episode 154 // There are a few common things that threaten to steal our joy during the holidays. Do any of these sound familiar for you? Family conflict. Grief. Stress. Anxiety and depression. We don’t want to let conflict, grief, or stress ruin our holidays! As you head into Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond, let’s find some practical ways to ha…
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Are Your Christian Kids Thankful... or Thoughtless?
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Episode 153 // It’s a hard question to think about… but a wise Christian mom pays attention to the character that is developing in her kids. And the holiday season gives us very clear opportunities to notice our kids’ hearts! So ask yourself today: Is my child a thankful person? Or… do they struggle with thoughtlessness? I’ll share several things t…
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5 Special Ways To Boost Family Relationships During The Holidays
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Episode 152 // Holiday memories are primarily about… people. YOUR people! And if you want to create special memories for your children and your family today, the holidays give a very unique opportunity to do just that. The holidays can be busy and stressful, but they also allow for really special time together as a family. So let’s focus on that! T…
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Staying Purposeful In The Holiday Season To Keep Your Family Focused On Jesus
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Episode 151 // Friday Faith Follow Up You know that Jesus is “the reason for the season.” But do you ever feel like the spiritual elements of the holidays are an afterthought to all of your other fun activities? I want my family to understand and enjoy the deep biblical truths of gratitude, Jesus’ birth, and everything we celebrate during the holid…
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Don’t Rush Through The Holiday Season! How To Slow Down, Enjoy Family Time, And Make The Most Of This Special Time
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Episode 150 // The holiday season is upon us, my friend. Do you feel behind already? Rushed and busy? The closer we get to Thanksgiving, to Christmas, to the end of the year… it can start to get a little crazy! That’s why today, I wanted to share 10 ideas for how we can be INTENTIONAL during the holiday season. Ideas for how we can slow down, enjoy…
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A Prayer For Deeper Intimacy In Your Christian Family Relationships
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Episode 149 // Is it possible to truly enjoy family life if you aren’t feeling connected with your people? Not really. Intimacy is a key part of healthy and happy family relationships. As we’re tackling the topic of family intimacy this week, join me for a few minutes to pray together for deeper, more meaningful, more connected family relationships…
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[BONUS] Join Us For A 30 Day Gratitude Challenge! Daily Prompts, Extra Encouragement - You Are Invited 💕
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What? Another quick bonus episode? Yep! The timing just works that way sometimes. Today is November 1st, and we are kicking off a 30 Day Gratitude Challenge inside our Patreon community! You are invited to join us, and I hope you will. Just today, I uploaded a Gratitude List as well as 30 days of Gratitude Prompts (some journaling prompts, some act…
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Tips For A Christian Mom Wanting More Family Intimacy
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Episode 148 // Ever have one of those days when you just feel a little disconnected from your people? Maybe even a stretch of time, a season when your family relationships were stuck in a rut and you weren’t really connected? Strong family intimacy is SUCH a joy for Christian families. And even when life is busy and chaotic, it’s possible to build …
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[BONUS!] As Your Kids Get Older… A New Interview
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Hi, friends! 👋 This is just an announcement and encouragement for you to check out the Redeem Her Time podcast - because today, the host (Lissa) is interviewing… me! We chatted about how to strengthen and enjoy your relationship with your kids as they get older, and it was really fun and encouraging to talk with Lissa about this. You can find that …
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Bible Study Tips For How To Read the Bible... And Actually Understand It
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Episode 147 // Reading the Bible can be confusing and difficult. But if you want to enjoy it, if you want to have a deeper relationship with God, you have to read the Bible. So today, I want to share 6 tips to help you not only spend more time reading the Bible but understanding it and enjoying it. I know you’re a busy mom, but first and foremost -…
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How To Stay On The Same Page As A Parenting Team… Even When You Disagree
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Episode 146 // How do you handle parenting conflict? When you’re on totally different pages about how to handle a situation with your kids… is it even possible to stay on the same page? In today’s episode, I’ll share 5 communication strategies to help you navigate parenting conflict. It is definitely possible to be a strong parenting team, even whe…
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Let’s have more FUN in the bedroom, Christian wives!
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Episode 145 // Do you want to have more fun in your marriage? Intimacy is a really important part of a healthy and happy marriage. But is it a FUN part of your marriage? Do you look forward to your time in the bedroom together… or sometimes wish that part of your marriage could get a boost? As a Christian marriage counselor (and a wife!) I know how…
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Quick T.I.P.S. For Handling A Sudden Burst Of Emotion Making You Feel Totally Overwhelmed
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Episode 144 // Ever feel totally overwhelmed? We all do! And these 4 quick TIPS will help you manage it well, so you can stay connected with your people and move forward. No more freezing up. No more outburst of emotion. Try these 4 tips and see how you feel. Ready? Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess * * * * * Love Your People Well is all about …
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