305 // 10 Biblical Foundations For Healthy Family Communication

Find Christ-centered support for family communication at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/communication    Episode 305 // We’re tackling the topic of family communication this week, friends. It’s one of the core foundations of a happy, healthy, and holy Christian family. And the Bible has a lot to say about communication!   Today, I’ll share 10 key Bible passages that show us the best principles for family communication. Yes, even Christians struggle with communication. But God cares about it, and He wants to equip us with the skills and perspective necessary to strengthen this area of our family relationships.    Ready? Let’s jump into Scripture together to find encouragement, wisdom, and hope.    hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Grab my free conflict resolution cheat sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict     DEVOTIONAL:  Strengthen your marriage communication with my 40-day devotional for Christian wives: Communicating To Connect. Visit LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/marriage40    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: End Conflict In Your Marriage Quickly (EP 252)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: 6 Tips For How To Stop Being Passive Aggressive In Your Home   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab special bonuses throughout the month!   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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

Find Christ-centered support for emotional control at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/emotions.    Episode 303 // We’re diving into the second foundational piece of happy, healthy, and holy family life: Managing Emotions.    Emotions are a normal part of life, but they can overwhelm us, distract us, and make relationships much harder than we want them to be. From toddlers to teens, with mom hormones alongside the regular ups and downs of life… we need to figure out how to manage emotions well.   Today, we’ll start in Scripture together to find encouragement (and perhaps conviction) from the Lord. As always, this is the best place to start when we’re seeking wisdom, help, and growth.    Let’s dive in.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Manage the hard emotions of relationships with my FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict     DEVOTIONAL:  Learn biblical wisdom for managing hard emotions with the 40-day Keep Your Cool, Mama! Devotional on emotional control at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/anger40    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Gospel Hope + Practical Ideas For The Discouragement, Hopelessness, And Hard Emotions Of Christian Family Life (EP 142)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: 10 Reasons Why You’re Struggling With Out Of Control Emotions As A Christian Mom   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab special bonuses throughout the month!   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Deepen your faith journey with spiritual growth resources at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/faith    Episode 302 // Let’s continue our dive into the first foundational piece of happy, healthy, and holy family life: our own Fruitful Faith and spiritual growth.    Today, we’re outlining 5 key action steps that help me (and so many other moms!!) keep putting Jesus first, keep growing, keep going deeper… even when life is busy, stressful, or difficult.     Want to experience more spiritual growth? Today’s conversation will help. Let’s dive into Part 2 of the Fruitful Faith conversation.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Build your own habit of Bible reading and prayer with the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide: LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits    DEVOTIONAL:  Build your faith with the devotional workbook Finding Your Identity In Christ at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Making Your Bible Time More Meaningful As A Christian Mom (EP 268)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: Mom Hacks For Getting A Devotional Time On The Regular   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab special bonuses throughout the month!   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com  

Deepen your faith journey with spiritual growth resources at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/faith    Episode 301 // We’re closing out this year with a walk through the 6 core foundations of a happy, healthy, and holy Christian family. And today we’re starting at the most foundational: our own personal spiritual growth.   I call this the foundation of a Fruitful Faith.    Why does this matter? How do we grow spiritually when life is so busy? Well, let’s start today by opening the Bible together to find encouragement, some needed reality checks, and godly wisdom.    Let’s dive into Part 1 of the Fruitful Faith conversation.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Build your own habit of Bible reading and prayer with the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide: LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits    DEVOTIONAL:  Build your faith with the devotional workbook Finding Your Identity In Christ at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: What Does Intentional Living Look Like As A Christian Mom? (EP 282)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: You Need To Read Your Bible More: Why, How, & Practical Tips For Busy Christian Moms   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab special bonuses throughout the month!   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Find a freebie to support happy Christian family life at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free    Episode 300 // What?! Episode 300?! Friends, I’m glad you are here. Today I want to share some life updates (where have I been?), some podcast updates (where are we going?) - and I want to encourage all of us with a back-to-the-basics review of the 6 CORE truths for healthy, happy, and holy Christian family life.    Parenting can be hard, Christian faithfulness can be hard, marriage can be hard… but friends, we have Jesus in it with us. We have the hope and truth of the Bible.    Today, I want to bring biblical encouragement and practical wisdom, so we can stand firm and stay the course together in loving our people well!   Thanks for listening - perhaps even for 300 episodes! Let’s dive in.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Lots of free resources for you at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free    DEVOTIONAL:  Several deeper devotionals are available at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: How Romans 12 Helps Me Be A Better Christian Mom (EP 181)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: 10 Great Bible Verses For Your Home And Family   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Get your family ready for the new Fall season with the devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy.   Episode 299 // In Psalm 93, we see such a beautiful picture of praise to our God and King. But can we really get “action steps” for our life today when we read psalms like this? When we just pause and focus on praising God?   Absolutely! These types of Bible passages are NOT separate from our everyday lives. In fact, what we praise will directly shape who we are, what we do, and how we approach family life.    So join me today as we look at Psalm 93 together - short, beautiful, meaningful - and let’s seek the Lord’s wisdom together.    Let’s dive in.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Build your own daily Bible habit with the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits    DEVOTIONAL:  Go deeper for your family with the devotional workbook “Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/home    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: A Real Life Mom-To-Mom Chat About My Stressful Summer And The Sweet Gift Of The Psalms (EP 203)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: 5 Practical Action Steps For When You’re Feeling Discouraged (Studying Psalm 62)   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Build a holy habit with daily Bible reading and prayer - Grab my 45 Day Guide at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits    Episode 298 // Let’s continue our July “Summertime In The Psalms” series with Psalm 53 today. As Christian moms, we can gain a great deal of wisdom from looking at how fools live their own lives, which is exactly what David focuses on here in this psalm.    This is a short but powerful psalm, and I’ve got 2 big take-aways for you that should shape every Christian home. We want to enjoy family life, but that will only truly happen when we are seeking God’s face, following his plans, and living by his wisdom.   Each summer, I like to take a few weeks to dive into the Psalms. To consider the wisdom of this ancient poetry and how it shapes our view of a godly, happy Christian home today. Join me today, friends!   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Build your own daily Bible habit with the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits    DEVOTIONAL:  Build the home life you long for with my devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/home    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Psalm 1: Who Is Influencing Your Children? (Summertime In The Psalms Series) (EP 256)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: Faith-Based Parenting When Life Is Overwhelming   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Deepen your intimacy with Jesus with the “Finding Your Identity In Christ” devotional workbook.   Episode 297 // We are diving into our July “Summertime In The Psalms” series with Psalm 101 today! This is such a beautiful (and short) psalm where we see the connection between what we praise, what we prioritize, and how that plays out day by day to impact us and our families.    Join me today for a look through Psalm 101, and I’ll close with 5 key take-aways that will help each of us more fully live out the family life we want.   Ready? Let’s jump in.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Build your own daily Bible habit with the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits    DEVOTIONAL: Build intimacy with Jesus with my devotional workbook “Finding Your Identiy In Christ” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Psalm 90: Do You Have A Heart Of Wisdom? (EP 259)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: A Biblical Picture Of Godly Relationships In A Christian Home   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Find your Christ-centered marriage resources at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage.   Episode 296 // Ever find yourself wondering what your husband really wants for Father’s Day, his birthday, or any other special event? It doesn’t even have to cost money.    Today, I’ll share 6 tips - from my years as a marriage therapist and my years as a happily married wife - to help you get a little peak inside his brain to know what to get him. Right in time for Father’s Day this weekend!   Ready? Let’s jump in.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Grab my free Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict    DEVOTIONAL: Deepen your marriage communication with my “Communicating To Connect” 40-day devotional for wives - Visit LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/marriage40    INTIMACY: Find online Christian intimacy support in my resources list at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Going Deeper In Your Marriage: Why, How, And Handling Vulnerability Well (EP 279)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: How To Encourage Your Husband On Father’s Day   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com