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Love Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building

Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT - Christian Marriage And Family Therapist, Pastor’s Wife, Mom of 4

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Welcome to the podcast that helps you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships! As a marriage and family therapist, pastor’s wife, and mom of 4 little ones, I know the ups and downs of Christian family life can get overwhelming. We all get discouraged sometimes. And the busy world can distract us from what truly matters. That’s why every week here on the podcast, you’ll find biblical encouragement and practical tips to help you enjoy family life more. Together, we’ll deepen our ma ...
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When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like. In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offe ...
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Are you a busy Christian mom struggling to balance motherhood, work, home life, and your faith? Does the lack of a consistent routine leave you feeling overwhelmed, guilty, and afraid you might not be raising your kids the way you hope—strong in their Christian faith? Do you wish you could be present and make the most of family moments, instead of being distracted by the chaos of busy mom life? Sweet momma friend, you are not alone. Welcome to the Treasured Momma Podcast, where you’ll learn ...
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Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here. Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and mothe ...
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** TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ** Do you feel like you are drowning in clutter? Are you embarrassed by how your home looks and avoiding inviting others over because it would take a day and a half to clean, leaving you feeling too exhausted to host when the guests finally arrive? Do you want an organized life but don’t know where to start, or if you did start, wouldn’t know how to stay consistent? Friend! There is an easier way…and a better way to organize your home and life that doesn’t r ...
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Productivity, Parenting, and Education for Moms with Adult ADHD Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending to do list of motherhood? Are you burnt out and barely keeping your head above water? Are you confused and frustrated by how all the other moms make it look so easy? And somehow you're still floundering despite trying even harder... Your purse is as overflowing as your mind, you never feel like a good enough mom, and you don't dare have anyone over to visit to witness your messy home. You ...
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Welcome to the Rooted Working Mom podcast! Find True Rest in Jesus, Rise in Your God-Given Authority & Raise Kingdom Kids Steward & Connect With Your Kids Through Gospel Centered Parenting, as a Busy Working Mom God-Led Wholeness Coaching in Faith, Motherhood, Wellness, & Mindset Find Clarity and Purpose in Your Motherhood Let Go of Working Mom Guilt Say Goodbye to Burnout Hey sweet mama! If you’ve been in a space of overwhelm, exhaustion, struggle, and feeling like you are just not good eno ...
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Text Hannah! https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips由Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
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How can women grapple with society's unattainable standards for beauty, femininity, and motherhood? Nicole Graev Lipson, author of the new book MOTHERS AND OTHER FICTIONAL CHARACTERS, discusses how she has started to divorce herself from these ideas and get more comfortable with uncertainty. Nicole Graev Lipson's essays have appeared in The Best Am…
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Are you ready to break free from the chaos of your daily routine? Today, we will explore the power of Isaiah and Psalm 46 to learn how to steward our time, soak in God’s presence, and shift our perspective for a transformative season of Lent. Join me as I share how Isaiah 54:2 changed my life in 2018 and learn practical tips for creating space in y…
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Ditch the quest for Pinterest perfection and actually get stuff done. In this episode, I’m getting real about how my book proposal is going amidst juggling the whirlwind of parenting and work projects. The highs and lows of writing are kicking in already. Do I need to write multiple books because there's just too much to say? Slow your roll, Patric…
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Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. Episode 239 // Emotions can be totally overwhelming. But, understanding them can be really helpful in getting them under control - so they stop hurting your family relationships. Today, we’ll take a look at understanding the 4 most common …
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If you're a stay-at-home parent, how do you answer to the people who frequently– and annoyingly– ask, "So, what do you do all day?" A listener in our Facebook group posted? "During Covid, I quit my job and I’ve been home. I drive my kids to school, work out, and manage the house and family. I’m very happy and fulfilled, especially knowing that my e…
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Have you ever wondered how suffering can become a source of renewal and joy? As we stand on the brink of Lent and adjust our clocks for Daylight Saving, this meditation invites you to discover how God transforms our trials into hope. In this episode, we explore the paradox of joy in suffering. With Ash Wednesday just a day away and spring on the ho…
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This month's Deep Dive series is about parenting through uncertainty. Listen to all of the episodes in the series with this Spotify playlist. Gloria DeGaetano, parenting expert and founder of the Parent Coaching Institute, recently wrote: "There's almost not a word to express the stress parents are under right now. 'Overwhelmed' doesn't cut it. It'…
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How do we navigate raising children when we were not set a good example by our parents? Melanie Shankle, author of the new book HERE BE DRAGONS, discusses how we can disrupt the harmful parenting patterns that we grew up with and do better by our own children. Melanie Shankle is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, co-host of the…
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Are you tired of high expectations leaving you disappointed? Real love is found in encouragement—not in demanding perfection. Based on Day 27 of the Christlike Love Challenge, "Love Encourages," we dive into key Bible verses like Psalm 25:20 and Matthew 7:4-5 to reveal how setting realistic expectations and focusing on personal growth can transform…
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"People pleaser" is usually both a gendered and pejorative term. Some people really do love taking on the lion's share of work in a given situation. Some people do it but are secretly resentful that they always have to spearhead endless event planning, committees, and get togethers. Here's what "people pleasing" really means and how to unwind yours…
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Are you sick of chaos in your home? Setting priorities—especially forgiveness—can transform your family life. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 2:10, we explore how unforgiveness is like a prison cell for your heart and how choosing to forgive brings freedom and peace. Discover practical tips on how to deliberately practice forgiveness and create more tim…
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Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. Episode 238 // Stress is inevitable. It’s not fun - but we know it will happen eventually. And when stress hits us, we need to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Well, friend, my family has been going through a very stressful …
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The audiobook reviews of HAPPY TO HELP (written and read by our own Amy Wilson!) are in, and they're amazing. Libro.fm has chosen Happy to Help as a "Bookseller Pick," and this week they're giving What Fresh Hell listeners a free audiobook chapter! It's Amy's favorite essay in HAPPY TO HELP, and in the intro she explains why. Libro.fm's review come…
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This month's Deep Dive series is about parenting through uncertainty. Listen to all of the episodes in the series with this Spotify playlist. Is it okay for us to be emotional in front of our kids? Julie, one of our podcast listeners, asked this question in our Facebook group: Is it good for kiddos to see their moms have emotions? And how can we ta…
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Text Hannah! In today’s episode, I'm diving into an important but often overlooked factor that can make all the difference in your VBAC journey: nurse staffing. You might not have considered how hospital staffing levels can influence your VBAC success, but research shows that more nurses could mean fewer C-sections. I dive into: Why your hospital’s…
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How do social media influencers themselves manage their expectations around parenting and their consumption of parenting content online? Renee Reina, creator and host of the "Mom Room" podcast, discusses how her ADHD diagnosis, her PhD in psychology, and her social media presence all shape her parenting. Renee, Amy, and Margaret discuss: How parent…
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Do you ever feel like nothing you do makes you truly worthy of love? In this episode, we dive deep into the truth that Love Is Jesus Christ. Reflecting on Romans 5:6, we learn how Christ’s sacrifice invalidates the lies that tell us we’re unloved and devalued. Discover how embracing Jesus’ unconditional love can transform your self-worth. Learn pra…
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When you’re hiding in the bathroom in a puddle of tears on the floor, what do you do next? When you’ve yelled at your family and said things you regret during a grownup temper tantrum and wish you could hide under a rock forever, what do you do next? When the shame and guilt and overwhelm feel like too much to bear, what do you do now? It’s so comm…
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Did you know? Happy to Help is available on Audible- with Amy doing the narration! Should you brush your teeth with hot or cold water? Do you cut sandwiches horizontally or diagonally? How tightly should you screw on jar lids? We asked our listeners for their most longstanding, totally low-stakes disagreements with their spouse or parenting partner…
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Have you ever felt completely unheard in your marriage or motherhood? Or maybe you’ve caught yourself assuming the worst about your spouse or kids instead of seeking to understand their hearts? In today’s episode i'm unpacking the specifics around how Love Seeks to Understand. Proverbs 3:13 reminds us, "How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and …
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This Deep Dive series is about reflecting on our trajectories as mothers - looking back, reflecting on where we are now, and thinking about the future. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. We are the protagonist in our own story, but what happens when we become the antagonist in stories we weren't even aware of? Or when we assign antagonist rol…
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Dive into my recommended online intimacy courses for Christian marriages! Episode 237 // Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought today that I’d share my favorite tip from 10+ years as a marriage counselor. It’s not complicated (though, simple things aren’t always easy things) and it will make a BIG difference in a happy marriage! Communication + intimacy …
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Anxiety is diagnosed much more frequently than it used to be; that goes for our kids as well. Our parental instincts are usually to reassure them, but as it turns out, that actually isn't the solution to making them worry less. Ashley Graber and Maria Evans, child and family psychotherapists and authors of the new book RAISING CALM KIDS IN A WORLD …
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Are you ready to get real about motherhood, faith, and living intentionally for God's kingdom? Today, we’re talking about Biblical Love Worth Fighting For. As moms, we are constantly pouring out love to our kids, husbands, families, and friends. But love isn’t just an emotion. It’s not something that comes and goes depending on how we feel. Biblica…
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Did you know? Happy to Help is available on Audible- with Amy doing the narration! Should ketchup be refrigerated? Is dryer-lint cleaning a before or after job? We asked our listeners for their most longstanding, totally low-stakes disagreements with their spouse or parenting partner. In this episode, we render judgments. People, we're calling ball…
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Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to help your marriage communication today. Episode 236 // Communication is a centerpiece of a healthy and happy marriage. You can’t enjoy intimacy together, stay on the same page as parents, or feel connected and close without good communication. And in my 10+ years a marriage therapist, there are 3 co…
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Have you ever felt the tension between being busy serving your family and actually cherishing them? It’s so easy to get caught up in tasks, to-do lists, and responsibilities that we forget to slow down and truly treasure the people God has placed in our lives. Today, we’re talking about how love cherishes. We’ll explore what it means to honor, appr…
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This Deep Dive series is about reflecting on our trajectories as mothers - looking back, reflecting on where we are now, and thinking about the future. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. What does it mean to have a midlife crisis? What exactly counts as "midlife," and (yikes) are we already in it? Can we avoid the disenchantment and the rash …
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Build your own habit of daily Bible reading and prayer with my FREE 45-day guide! Episode 235 // I won’t waste your time asking if you want to be a good parent. My real question is… do you have a clear picture of what that would mean? What is a good parent? What should we be doing, saying, praying about, spending our time on? This is a wildly impor…
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So many women feel that when they leave the workforce to become a stay-at-home parent, "Mom" becomes their primary and only identity. But Neha Ruch, author of the new book THE POWER PAUSE, reframes the shift from paid work to stay-at-home parenting—and sometimes back to the workforce— in a way that expands identity and possibilities for women going…
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Have you ever noticed how irritation sneaks up on you in the little moments—spilled milk, shoes left in the doorway, or the never-ending noise of a busy home? Love isn’t just about the big, picture-perfect moments; it’s about choosing joy over frustration in the daily chaos. Today, in the Christlike Love Challenge, we’re talking about how love isn’…
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You chose this person for a reason. You love them. Aaaaand relationships are complicated. Sometimes you may not LIKE your partner as much as you love them. Adding ADHD in the mix is more than another layer of complexity to your relationship, whether it affects you, your partner, or both. As Valentine's Day approaches, here’s a clip from Successful …
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We're talking about some of the topics in Amy Wilson's new book HAPPY TO HELP. Get it in our Bookshop bookstore, or wherever you buy books! Ask most people if women are "just better" at multitasking, and they'll probably agree. Didn't some study say that at some point? Aren't women from Venus and men from Mars? Aren't our brains completely differen…
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Have you ever felt like love is about grand gestures, but in reality, it’s the small, thoughtful moments that matter most? Today, we’re diving into Day 4 of the Christlike Love Challenge—"Love is Thoughtful." We’ll talk about how being intentional and noticing the needs of those around us can transform our homes, our marriages, and even our parenti…
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Joy In The Journey is the perfect devotional to help you find biblical joy during seasons of hardship. Episode 234 // Every family will go through seasons of grief. Seasons that are painful, hard, and threaten to completely overwhelm us. So what can you do? How can you survive? How can you help your loved ones as they struggle? Join me today to loo…
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Text Hannah! https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips由Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
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Amy Wilson's book Happy to Help is out now and available wherever you buy books! Join Amy and Margaret in Philadelphia and San Antonio in February 2025 for their latest "What Fresh Hell Live!" shows. For tickets, head to bit.ly/whatfreshhelltour. This Deep Dive series is about reflecting on our trajectories as mothers - looking back, reflecting on …
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Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to strengthen communication in your home! - - - - - Episode 233 // Relationships grow (or fade) based on our communication and connection with each other. And a centerpiece of those conversations are the questions we’re asking. You want to enjoy marriage, connect with your kids, have meaningful convers…
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How do our experiences in our families of origin shape our own parenting style? Norah Lally, author of the new book BACK TO BAINBRIDGE—and Margaret's best friend!—discusses her own experiences of becoming a mother to three children, born in very different circumstances. Norah Lally is a New York-born, Los Angeles-based writer. Her debut novel, Back…
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Have you ever wrestled with what it means to walk in wisdom with humility, grace, and biblical submission? Proverbs 30 offers a powerful perspective on wisdom rooted in humility and trust in God—reminding us that true wisdom isn’t about proving ourselves but about surrendering to God’s ways. In today’s episode, we’ll explore what biblical submissio…
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I’m writing a book for moms with ADHD. Whoo-hoo! First up, I want your input! What do you wish you had known years ago about having ADHD? What do you wish more people were talking about? Tell me what you want to read about: patriciasung.com/book Are you interested in joining the beta reader team? Fill in the same form and check the beta reader box:…
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You can find Amy's new book HAPPY TO HELP in hardcover, paperback, Ebook, and audiobook (read by Amy !) at bit.ly/happytohelpamazon or wherever you buy books! Have you already failed at achieving your lofty New Year's Resolutions that you set for 2025? The problem isn't you. It's that year after year we resolve to fix the same things about ourselve…
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Is wisdom something you desire? Today, we’ll explore Proverbs 28, a chapter highlighting the importance of wisdom, integrity, and trusting God in all our ways. If you’ve ever felt uncertain or need clarity in decision-making, let’s dive into these verses and invite God’s wisdom to transform our hearts. Stay tuned, at the end, I have a special invit…
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Grab your FREE ebook! Building Your Mom Toolbox: The 5 Skills Every Mom Needs To Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect Dive into the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-Day Devotional On Emotional Control. Episode 232 // Your life is BUSY. But you still have goals that you want to accomplish! Probably a few New Years resolutions, goals, commitments tha…
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Amy Wilson's book Happy to Help is out now and available wherever you buy books! Join Amy and Margaret in Philadelphia and San Antonio in February 2025 for their latest "What Fresh Hell Live!" shows. For tickets, head to bit.ly/whatfreshhelltour. This Deep Dive series is about reflecting on our trajectories as mothers - looking back, reflecting on …
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Many of us grew up believing in that women are particularly biologically designed to nurture—which means that a mother will immediately and instinctively know how to parent, be better at it than the other adults around her and the baby, and that she'd really prefer to do the caretaking work on her own. Nancy Reddy says all of that is THE GOOD MOTHE…
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Friends, today is a quick bonus episode.... to give my voice a break after being sick, and to give you a sneak peak of what's happening inside the Faith Fiver Club in 2025! This year, the Faith Fiver Club perk is a daily-ish devotional just for Patreon supporters! With a private podcast + emailed devotional, you'll get encouragement for faith and f…
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Have you ever felt like life is pulling you in a hundred different directions, making it hard to stay focused on what truly matters? Proverbs 23 is packed with wisdom about priorities, self-discipline, and avoiding the distractions that lead us away from God’s best. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the key lessons from this chapter and uncover how…
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I hope you will enjoy this 'older' but really great episode that we are re-airing today. All the tips and information will help you feel confident asking your kids for more help around the house. No matter their ages! We will be back with FRESH, new organization tips and resources on January 29th with a NEW episode, stay tuned!! Welcome to the show…
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