274 // A Biblical Call To Be A Grateful Mom… Instead Of A Grumbler (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 1)
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Episode 274 // Happy November, friend! This is the time of year when we have gratitude on the brain. But is it really in our hearts all year long? As Christians, it should be. As moms, we long for it to be.
So we’re kicking off a mini-series today, diving deep into our calling and desire. How can we become more thankful people? What will it take to stop the grumbling in our hearts and our negative thinking?
Well, it starts by grounding ourselves in Scripture.God repeatedly tells his people to be thankful and joyful instead of grumbling and anxious. That’s where everything good and wise in life starts - with the Bible itself!
Dive in with me today, friend, as we look deeply at Scripture to set the biblical stage for our dive into Gratitude Over Grumbling.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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DEVOTIONAL: Find a Christmas devotional or Advent calendar for yourself or the whole family!
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: How To Stop Negative Thinking And Change Direction (EP 271)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: 12 Quick Tips For A Low-Stress Holiday Season
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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.
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
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273 // 10 Quick Wins For Reducing Stress And Enjoying Christian Family Life More
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Episode 273 // Ever feel a little stressed out? Ha! You’re a mom - of course you do. And heading into the holiday season can sometimes boost our stress level even more.
Today, we’ll look at 10 big-picture areas where you can make a difference in your own mental health, stress level, and your home atmosphere.
We’ll look at 5 things to REMOVE from your life and 5 things to ADD to your life, to lower stress and bring more joy and peace to family life.
Each one could be its own big topic, but you can make a quick change or two and see a big difference!
Ready, friend? Let’s jump in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
FREE: Grab my free e-book Building Your Mom Toolbox to learn 5 key skills that help every mom.
DEVOTIONAL: Go deeper with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook.
WORKBOOK: Grab the Stress Relief Workbook for Christian Moms to walk through 5 steps to help reduce stress.
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Practical Action Steps To Help You Feel Better When You’re Stressed And Emotional (EP 240)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: Feeling Like A Stressed Out Mom? Try These 9 Helpful Tips
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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.
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
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272 // Learning To Say NO As A Christian Mom (If You Want Healthy Boundaries)
Go deeper with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook.
Episode 272 // None of us can enjoy family life without having healthy boundaries - with those outside our family and inside it! There are different types of boundaries and they will look different with each person. But they all boil down to the same thing:
What are you willing and able to say NO to?
Saying “no” is a skill that we can build. And saying “no” without the guilt and the awkwardness is an art form that we can practice! Even as Christians, the wise and good thing is to learn when (and how) to say NO and set healthy boundaries.
Today, you’ll get a family counselor’s perspective on the topic of boundaries, along with some practical tips to make saying no more realistic in your own life.
Ready? Let’s do this!
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
FREE: Grab my free e-book Building Your Mom Toolbox to learn 5 key skills for every mom.
DEVOTIONAL: Go deeper with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook.
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Finding JOY In The (Hard, Tiring, Wonderful, Important) Journey Of Christian Motherhood (EP 141)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: 4 Ways To Fight Mom Burnout Symptoms With Real-Life Boundaries
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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.
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
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271 // How To Stop Negative Thinking And Change Direction
Get biblical help for those big emotions with the Keep Your Cool, Mama 40-day devotional.
Episode 271 // Getting stuck in a pattern of negative thinking is never helpful. It doesn’t feel good, and it doesn’t help us love our husbands and kids well. But, it’s a really common struggle!
Thankfully, like most areas of life, God has hope for us. There are practical action steps that can help us break this cycle of negative thinking and start fixing our minds and hearts on the things above, where Christ is (Colossians 3). As the Lord works in us, He purifies us. Helps us. Changes us.
Today, I want to share 8 real-life tips that I’ve found so helpful with folks in the counseling room. There’s no magic wand here, but there is the grace and power of God to change your life. And for many of us, that starts inside our own thought life.
Dive in with me, friend.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
FREE: Build your own habit of Bible reading and prayer with my FREE 45-day Holy Habits: Bible and Prayer Guide: LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Holy-Habits
DEVOTIONAL: Get biblical help for those big emotions with the Keep Your Cool, Mama 40-day devotional.
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: God’s Promise, Peace, and Presence In Your Anxiety (EP 134)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: 13 Secret Weapons For How To Stop Negative Overthinking
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Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to our 2025 perk of daily(ish) devotionals!
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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.
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
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270 // Building Strong, Happy Relationships When You Have Lots Of Kids
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Episode 270 // Every moms wants a deep bond with her kids… and the more kids you have, the harder that can get to manage!
I’ve been a family counselor for 15 years, and I’ve got four little ones of my own: triplets and another little one behind them. They’re all still 5 and under. Life is busy - and I know that if I want strong relationships with each of them, I have to be intentional!
Today, I want to share some tips and encouragements for how to balance everything going on in life and still prioritize that family bonding. How can we go deeper with each of our kids when we don’t have as much time as we’d like?
Let’s get practical, and let’s lean into these oh-so-precious relationships. Join me, friend.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
FREE: Grab my free e-book! Building Your Mom Toolbox: Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect
DEVOTIONAL: Go deeper with the Lord in my devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: 7 Rhythms That Keep Me Connected With My Husband And Kids Even On Crazy Days (EP 206)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: 3 Keys For Christians To Enjoy Family Relationships More
GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to our 2025 perk of daily(ish) devotionals!
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
About 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.com 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
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