Mark Tyrrell, therapist of 20 years, will show you how to find the security you need within yourself so your relationship can blossom as it was meant to.
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The Daily Relationship Tips podcast is the perfect show for anyone looking to take their relationships to the next level. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or just new in the relationship world, this show has something for everyone. Each episode focuses on practical advice and strategies to help you build a deeper, more meaningful, loving connection with your partner. For those struggling to progress in their relationships - this is where you need to be! Try The Daily Relationship T ...
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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
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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Grab my Family Faith Challenge on Etsy! Episode 254 // Family discipleship is a key responsibility for Christian parents. But what does that really mean? What can it look like for toddlers or teens? As you dive into the summertime, this is a unique chance to try something new and go deeper with your kids. Yes, you want a fun summer - but you also w…
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253 // A Summer Of Self-Reflection: Tips, Strategies, And Resources From A Christian Family Therapist Perspective
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Dive into Scripture and build the home life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook. Episode 253 // Today, I want to offer a few quick ideas on how to make your summer more meaningful - for yourself and for your whole family! Yes, do the big vacations and the fun events and the special summer things. But summer is…
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Grab my 40-day devotional on marriage communication: Communicating To Connect Episode 252 // Did you know that your relationship can grow deeper, closer, and better if you figure out how to handle conflict well? I’ve been a marriage and family therapist for over 10 years. And in today’s episode, I want to share my process for healthy, happy, and ho…
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Grab the devotional workbook today: Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy. Episode 251 // Can you enjoy a healthy, happy, and holy family life without serving one another out of love? The idea of serving others is counter-cultural. We think it won’t feel good, it will feel hard, we might get taken advantage of… Yet, this is how Jesus calls on Christ…
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Grab your FREE Holy Habits 45-day Bible And Prayer Challenge here! Episode 250 // It’s a cliche in Christian circles… “I should read the Bible more.” Or maybe, “I wish I read the Bible more.” Sometimes we beat ourselves up about it: “Gosh, why can’t I seem to regularly read my Bible?!” It’s a thing many of us wish to be more consistent with. So why…
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Deepen your Christian walk with the Finding Your Identity In Christ devotional workbook! Episode 249 // It’s easy to get caught up in the flow of everyday life. But do you realize that there is an Enemy at war against you? At war against your family? As Christians, we often think about the power of Jesus Christ in our lives and we pray for the Holy…
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Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood. Episode 248 // There’s nothing more painful than watching your kids struggle. But when they are struggling, there are ways that you can help! Last week, we looked at caring for our hearts when our kids struggle. Today, let’s dive into some pract…
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Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood. Episode 247 // When you are hurting because your kids are hurting… what can you do? We usually want to jump to action steps to help them. What should I say? What can I do? Those things are important… and we’ll tackle that next week :-) But we ca…
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Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet today! Episode 246 // Want to change your family relationships? Your home atmosphere? Change your words. What you say, and how you say it, will shape every relationship you care about. Scripture talks often about our words and how we use them. And the Bible gives very specific wisdom about how to use o…
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We are in the middle of Holy Week, friends. The week when we remember Jesus’ last days as He walked toward the cross. We celebrate the forgiveness of our sins on Good Friday and the incredible truth of the resurrection on Easter Sunday. So today, we’ll pause our usual podcast plans to reflect together. I want to share my “Daily-ish Devotional Thoug…
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Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. Episode 245 // Scripture offers great encouragements - and great warnings - about the power of our tongue. Words tend to shape the quality of our relationships, and they can slip out quickly. Our words are shaped by our emotions. And just like our emotions can be hard to manage,…
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Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. Episode 244 // We all have those moments when we’re about to lose it. How can you cool down when you’re in that hot-button moment? This is a common mom struggle - even for Christian mamas who are walking closely with Jesus! And we want our words and our reactions to show the fru…
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Grab a FREE Bible study for managing depression and sadness. Episode 243 // Big, heavy, hard emotions are going to happen in life. And one of the problems is that they won’t just impact you. When you’re struggling, your whole family is impacted. So in today’s episode, I want to share 5 ways that your emotional struggles are impacting your family (d…
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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 242 // Do you sometimes feel totally overwhelmed by your emotions? Anxiety. Anger. Sadness. Stress. Every mom has seasons of hard emotions. But it’s worth asking the question… why. Why are you struggling? When we understand some of…
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241 // Part 2: Spiritual Action Steps To Help You Stand Firm, Feel Better, And Manage Emotions Well
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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 241 // Ready for part 2? We’ve looked at the 5 practical steps that help us manage seasons of stress and overwhelming emotions. But what about the spiritual action steps? Those are even MORE important! We all go through emotionally…
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240 // Part 1: Practical Action Steps To Help You Feel Better When You’re Stressed And Emotional
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Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. Episode 240 // Feeling stressed? Pressured? Overwhelmed by big emotions? You are not alone - and there are action steps that will help! I’m going to divide this conversation into two parts. Today, join me to look at 5 practical things we should all do when we’re in the overwhelm…
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239 // I Can’t Handle These Emotions! Understanding The 4 Most Common Emotional Struggles That Moms Deal With
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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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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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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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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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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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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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233 // How To Ask The Right Questions To Deepen Your Family Relationships: 10 Tips From A Family Therapist
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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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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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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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Find biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional. Episode 231 // Every mom has hard days. Hard seasons. We get stressed, we struggle - and yes, we’ve all heard about “coping skills”... but that doesn’t mean they are really all that helpful in the crisis moment. Until now. Join me today for a look at …
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Boost your marriage intimacy with these great Christian online resources from Sheila Wray Gregoire! Find biblical help for your marriage communication with Communicating To Connect: A 4-Day Devotional For Christian Wives. Episode 230 // Whether it’s an official new year goal or not, I know that you want a happy marriage! The marriage relationship i…
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Strengthen your family relationships with the 5 skills in my FREE ebook: Building Your Mom Toolbox. Episode 229 // Everyone wants to feel loved. To be noticed. To feel cared for, seen, and valued. And I know that you absolutely feel this about your family - you love them! You notice them. You care for them. But sometimes, there can be a gap between…
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Find biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional. Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge Episode 228 // You make thousands of decisions every day. But we all know that some are more important than others. Which is why today, we are going to zero in on 2 key decisions that wi…
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Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge Strengthen your home life with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook. Episode 227 // The secret ingredient to a successful, happy year is… wisdom. The Lord’s wisdom is what will guide you and strengthen you. So, how do you find it? Today, we’ll take a look a…
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226 // Are Your Priorities Crystal Clear? 5 Steps To Making It Happen… + My Own 2025 Reflections & Plans
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Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge Episode 226 // Setting goals is a great way to start the new year. But if we just jump in blindly, it will be really hard to see if anything really changes. Join me today to talk through 5 action steps for how to reflect, get realistic, and set clear plans for a new year. Plus, se…
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[BONUS] Get ahead on your new years goals with 6 FREE RESOURCES from a Christian marriage and family therapist
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A new year is starting... so get a jump start on those goals with one of these FREE resources! As a marriage and family therapist, I have always been a big fan of resources. I like having something to physically give to clients. Things we can all hold in our hands and look back to when we're feeling distracted or overwhelmed. If that sounds pretty …
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Start your year with a new habit - Grab my FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge! Episode 225 // Praying for our kids should be the bread and butter of a Christian mom’s time. But sometimes, we can feel stuck on what to pray about. How do we go deep and make our prayer time meaningful? As we approach the Christmas holiday, there is a special mothe…
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Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner! Episode 224 // Does PEACE fill your home? You want it to. Every mom does! There is a Scripture verse that always helps me get my heart and my attitude back on track. Today, I want to share that Scripture with you, along with some practical ideas for how you can live it out in your own home - at Christmas, in…
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Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner! Episode 223 // As you’re getting ready for a new year, are you ready to CRUSH IT with your goals this year? I’ve tried a lot of different things in my morning routine over the years, and this one is key: a paper planner. Today, I’m going to convince you that a paper planner is THE value added to your new yea…
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Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner! Episode 222 // I have been really surprised this year to notice the connection between how I’m managing my time (...or not managing it) and how I manage my temper. But the connection is undeniable. Find out what that connection looks like, and the way I’m managing my time lately, in today’s episode! It is my…
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Grab an Advent & Christmas devotional for the whole family! Episode 221 // There can be great cultural pressure to spend your Christmas focusing on all the usual holiday traditions… and if you do, you might miss the whole point. Yes, your family may enjoy decorating the tree, making a wish-list for Santa, and driving around to look at Christmas lig…
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On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop * * * * * * * * * * * * * Episode 220 // Our final day in this week of gratitude! And today we’ll take a quick look at the connection betw…
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On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop * * * * * * * * * * * * * Episode 219 // Happy Thanksgiving, friend!! We are continuing our week of gratitude with another short episode t…
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On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop * * * * * * * * * * * * * Episode 218 // A week of gratitude! Join me for another quick encouragement in your busy Thanksgiving week. This…
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On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop * * * * * * * * * * * * * Episode 217 // A week of gratitude! This is a quick episode for a busy week, with a goal to bring you some thank…
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On Sale Now! Grab your Christmas Story Cards for a biblical Advent Calendar or find a Christmas 25-day devotional for mom, dad, kids or a 3-pack family bundle - all ON SALE NOW at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop * * * * * * * * * * * * * Episode 216 // A week of gratitude! This is a quick-hit episode to bring some biblical encouragement to your bus…
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I love the holidays. From the decorations to the food to the music to the gifts... I love it! 🎄 But it's easy to get sidetracked by it all. It's easy to get trapped in seeking the "perfect" holiday moment. And when that happens, I can forget that in the special holiday events, the real priority is family relationships. And sometimes, prioritizing r…
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Episode 215 // More time together means more time for family conflict and stress. It’s simply a reality of the holidays - they can be wonderful, but they don’t always bring out the best in us. If your family is anything like mine, I expect the holidays to include some sibling squabbles, a few awkward extended-family conversations, a cluttered livin…
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We follow a God of peace. A God who gives us "abundant life" (John 10:10) and wants to grow fruit of the Spirit in us that includes joy, peace, and love (Galatians 5:22-23). That sounds like a WAY better holiday season than stress, busyness, and chaos! So, let's ask for it. Join me for a short prayer today, lifting our holiday season and our family…
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Episode 214 // The holidays are coming! And sometimes, the overwhelming holiday emotion is… stress. But that’s not the goal. You want to enjoy the holiday season! Thanksgiving. Christmas. There are memories to be made. Is stress going to interrupt all of that? Not if I can help it! Join me today for 12 quick tips to help you manage the stress and e…
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Forgiveness is a requirement for any marriage that wants to be healthy, happy, and holy. It's not easy... but we have to figure out a way to make it happen. As we've looked at some practical action steps this week that help us move into forgiveness and move forward in our marriages, our #1 help when our marriage is struggling is the Lord. We need J…
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Episode 213 // We can never “forgive and forget” like God does. It’s a common cliche, but we have to wonder if it’s even possible. Should we even try to forgive and forget? How would it actually work, in a real marriage, with hurts and pains, with disappointments and sin? Today, I’ll share a 5-step process that will help you with forgiveness in you…
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The Lord is our greatest source of patience, kindness, self-control, and love. He gives us unfailing grace. And when we struggle with our emotions, we need the Holy Spirit to help us! So join me today, friend, for a short prayer as we seek to manage our big emotions, control our tongues, and love our families well. hugs & blessings, Jess Today’s Sc…
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Episode 212 // Every mom has done it... and every mom wants to stop. Emotions can be hard to manage, but there are things we can do to stop the yelling! Today, I’ll share 5 super practical things you can do as soon as you notice yourself yelling - quick action steps that will help you control those big emotions and get things back on track. (Bonus …
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