Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships

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Episode 288 // One of the things that really steals our joy is WORRY. No one intentionally tries to worry about things… but it sneaks up on us. It comes from every angle. It feels so normal in today’s world.

But it’s not God’s plan for his people - and it is stealing your joy and peace in family life today.

What can we do?! Well, today I want to talk through Jesus’ wis...

Strengthen family life with the devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy.

Episode 287 // Time passes by much faster than we think it will. It can feel sad to reflect on how quickly our children are growing and how fast each season of life speeds by. 

But part of the WISDOM in living intentionally is being realistic about our time. It helps us to cherish the time and take each season of life seriously. 

We can’...

Biblical marriage resources from a Christian marriage therapist.

Episode 286 // I want a happy marriage. A godly marriage. What about you?

It’s not a trick question! Of course you want a marriage filled with good things. A marriage of trust, partnership, and joy. 

Today, I want to share some helpful questions we can ask ourselves as Christian wives, and 4 key take-aways from Proverbs 31 and the wisdom we find there about the ...

Find more biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with my 40-day “Joy In The Journey” devotional.

Episode 285 // If we want to truly enjoy Christian family life, we have to be intentional about how we approach our busy days. Marriage and motherhood are a long road. There are ups and downs and twists and turns. 

But the Lord has great wisdom for us in how to enjoy that long and windy road. Today, we’ll dive into Hebrews 12:1-...

Build A Home Of Godliness And Joy with the devotional workbook.

Episode 284 // Want the key to enjoying family life? It’s not a secret. In fact, it’s right in Ephesians 5, in a short and simple passage we’ll be looking at together today. 

The Lord tells us to “be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise.” He gives us opportunities to love our family and deepen our relationships - this is how we enjoy them mo...

Build a habit of Bible reading and prayer with my free 45-day Bible and Prayer Guide.

Episode 283 // When we aren’t quite on the right track with our priorities, it can feel really frustrating. We find ourselves putting in a lot of effort, and not usually getting much back from it. 

But today, we’ll look at what God says about our priorities, and his wisdom for intentional living in our Christian homes. In fact, we’re going all...

Jump into the New Year with my favorite: The Hope Planner.

Episode 282 // We can’t expect to truly enjoy Christian family life if we are just going through the motions, rushing through our days, or stuck in a rut that isn’t really serving our current season of life.

To enjoy family life and to deepen our relationships, we have to be intentional. How are you using your time? Your energy? The resources God has given you and your ...

Jump into the New Year with my favorite: The Hope Planner.

Episode 281 // We can’t enter the new year well if we haven’t taken a moment to reflect on the year that is past. What has God done? What season is He sending us into?

Today, I want to wrap up our series on Gratitude Over Grumbling with some overarching principles that help all of us. Plus, I’ll share my own gratitude reflections from this year. As Christians, we want t...

Get ready for the New Year with my favorite: The Hope Planner.

Episode 280 // One of the most common things that people recommend when you’re trying to grow in gratitude is… a gratitude list. 

But is it worth the effort? 

I’ve been a counselor for over 15 years. I’ve seen people use gratitude lists well and use them poorly. It’s not a magic wand, but it does have the potential to create big change in your heart. 

So today, ...

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Episode 279 // Our relationships have a LOT to do with the attitude of our hearts. With healthy, intimate, connected relationships, we grumble less. It’s easier to be thankful, to notice the positive, to feel better. 

But… how do we get there? 

Today, I want to dive into the topic of marriage (and friendship too) and help us see how leaning in ...

Find a Christ-centered Christmas devotional or Advent calendar here.

Episode 278 // Gratitude is more than just a feeling in our heart or something that happens naturally as we smile more often. If we are truly going to be thankful people even on the hard, stressful, chaotic days… well, this is when we really see that gratitude is a spiritual discipline. 

So today, I want to share 7 steps that walk us closer and closer toward t...

Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays.

Episode 277 // No matter how hard we try, sometimes life disappoints us. And at the holidays, that can be especially hard! There can be tension, conflict, unmet expectations - and we want to figure out how to still be a thankful, joyful person even in that disappointment. 

I hope that your Thanksgiving holiday and Christmas season...

Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays.

Episode 276 // Habits are far more powerful than we realize. They anchor our days and have a big impact on our mental health, spiritual growth, and family interactions.

So, how do we crush bad habits like grumbling, and build good habits like noticing the GOOD in life? How can we make this such a normal part of who we are - a habit that fills our hearts and spills out ...

Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays.

Episode 275 // Sometimes, we find our greatest motivation in a reality check about life. And that is my goal in today’s episode: not to discourage, but to encourage all of us to work intentionally on our grumbling hearts. 

And we’ll find that encouragement with a reality check about how our grumbling - and our gratitude! - impacts...

Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays.

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 ...

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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 thin...

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 sayi...

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 ...

Enjoy my devotional workbook on Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy!

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...