Introduction

25 quick, practical tips for your family’s year: build a happy marriage, peaceful home, and a great relationship with your kids // Episode 59

What are we talking about today? In the chaos of real life, sometimes all a busy Christian mom really wants are a few good tips and tricks to make her family life a little bit better.  Sure, you can set big and ambitious goals for your family. That’s great! But if you’re feeling a little …

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My 10 favorite books, tools, and free resources (aka… gift ideas!) from marriage to biblical worldview and beyond // Episode 57

What are we talking about today? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 10 list of recommended resources for busy Christian moms. As a family therapist, I often get asked about my recommendations for books, tools, or ideas to help women strengthen their family relationships. Most of them are free, others are definitely low-cost… and …

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Want more quality time with your kids? Here are my 5 secret weapons to finding those great bonding moments // Episode 48

What are we talking about today? You want to have great relationship with your kids. Of course you do! But does it sometimes feel like it’s a shot in the dark to enjoy real, deep quality time with your kids? We sometimes try so hard to make it happen, and it’s really frustrating when that …

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Improve your communication skills with these 5 helpful tips to become a great listener // Episode 25

Do you sometimes wish you could communicate more clearly with people? With your spouse, your kids, your friends, your co-workers? The best way to connect with people is to have great communication skills. The skills that make them feel heard, valued, understood, and loved.  One of those key communication skills is active listening. I teach …

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Why we all need intimacy in our family relationships – and how to get there // Episode 23

Meaningful relationships don’t happen without intimacy. We limit ourselves when we think only about intimacy in our marriages, physical intimacy that happens behind our bedroom doors. Sure, that’s part of it! But family relationships all require intimacy. If we want to be a purposeful parent and develop close relationships with our kids, we must build …

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Top 10 list for how to have deep friendships, connect at church, and enjoy your community life // Episode 10

Today, we’re wrapping up our mini series walking through the What, Why, and How of the four pillars of this podcast. We are looking at a top 10 list of practical action steps we can take to answer the question: HOW do we love others well? How do you care for your friends? What about …

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Five reasons why it’s important to have deep friendships and community connections // Episode 9

How are your friendships these days? Do you feel connected in your church? What about your workplace and your neighborhood? Are you invested in your community? These relationships are hugely important in our lives. That’s why we’re digging into them in today’s podcast episode! Loving OTHERS well is the fourth pillar of this podcast, and …

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5 practical strategies for building quality family relationships and deepening your family bond // Episode 8

Our family relationships are the most important in our lives. We not only spend a ton of time with them, but they are relationships that last for life!  Trust me, your family sees you at your best… and your worst. It’s hard to be vulnerable with our husbands. It’s frustrating when our kids are defiant, …

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Who do you see everyday? Your family. Let’s dig into what it means to love them well, and why it matters // Episode 7

Who do you see every day? Who sees you at your best… and your worst? Drum roll please… Your family. Your husband. Kids. Mom. Dad. Sibings. Grandparents. In-Laws. The people you grew up with and the people you live with today are the people we have the deepest and longest-lasting relationships with. Today, we’re digging into …

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Are you too busy for self care? Here are 3 practical, realistic action steps to love yourself well // Episode 6

You’re busy. Maybe even overwhelmed. Between family, work, errands, church, and all of your life obligations, it’s hard to find time for yourself.  But it is so important! In today’s episode, we’re tackling this very topic. In all of our busyness, how can we take action to love ourselves well? What are some practical, real-life …

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