301 // A Happy Christian Home Rests On A Fruitful Faith Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visit LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage for my top resources, tips, and recommendations for 15+ years as a marriage therapist!   Episode 295 // Date nights are wonderful, but my husband and I don’t do them very regularly. Yet, we have a very happy marriage! Even during the crazy season of 4 little kids at home.    Today, I’ll share my personal experience (and my marriage therapist experience!) around how we handle date nights and what we do to keep our marriage strong.    There’s no need to cancel your date nights, but I hope these rhythms and tips that I share will help you and your husband stay connected whether the date nights are happening or not.   Let’s dive in.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Grab my free Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict    DEVOTIONAL: Deepen your marriage communication with my “Communicating To Connect” 40-day devotional for wives - Visit LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/marriage40    INTIMACY: Find online Christian intimacy support in my resources list at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Strengthening Your Christian Marriage In A Hard Season (EP 269)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: 29 Steamy Tips For An Amazing Married Date Night   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

“Joy In The Journey” is a 40-day devotional for finding biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood. Visit www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/motherhood40    Episode 294 // Summer is here, and it’s an excellent time for deepening your family bond and having fun together! Instead of getting distracted by the many activities, camps, trips, and summertime busyness, today I want to share some classic, easy, every-day ideas to strengthen your family relationships.    I’ll share 9 practical tips today that will help not only during the summer, but all year long. Let’s love our people WELL every day.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Grab my free ebook: “Building Your Mom Toolbox” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/tools    DEVOTIONAL: Joy In The Journey is a 40-day devotional for finding biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood. Visit www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/motherhood40    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: 5 Scriptures That Show Us What A Good Parent Looks Like (EP 235)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: 12 Easy Ways To Give More Positive Attention To Your Family   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Go deeper with the Lord with my devotional workbook “Finding Your Identity In Christ” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity    Episode 293 // Negative thoughts usually come with many emotions attached to them. We struggle with angry thoughts, anxious thoughts, bitter thoughts, shameful thoughts… yet, God tells us in the Bible to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”   How?! That sounds great, but it can feel impossible.   Today, I want to share some practical tips from my work as a Christian mental health counselor to help you actually live this out. Real-life action steps for how to take your negative thoughts captive, and what it looks like for our thought life to be obedient to Christ.   Ready, friend? Let’s dive in.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Grab my free mom journaling prompts at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/journaling    DEVOTIONAL: Go deeper with the Lord with my devotional workbook “Finding Your Identity In Christ” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/identity    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: How To Stop Negative Thinking And Change Direction (EP 271)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: The Best Exercises To Stop Negative Thinking In Its Tracks   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Dive into biblical ways to manage your anger and impatience with my “Keep Your Cool, Mama!” devotional.   Episode 292 // One of the biggest threats to happy family life is… conflict. We all deal with disagreements, but that doesn’t mean we are required to argue, get angry, and yell.   It is possible to manage conflict in a healthy, biblical way that actually BUILDS your relationship.   But it’s easiest and best to AVOID conflict when you can.    It feels better, it keeps the calm, and it doesn’t mean we are avoiding important topics - it means we are approaching them at the right time, in a healthy way, for a productive conversation.   So join me today as we look at 9 common triggers for conflict, with two acronyms that will help you remember!    hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Grab my free Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict    DEVOTIONAL: Find my “Keep Your Cool, Mama!” 40-day devotional on managing anger and impatience, at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/anger40    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: End Conflict In Your Marriage Quickly (EP 252)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: 6 Tips For How To Stop Being Passive Aggressive In Your Home   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com