The Family Room with Billie Jauss

This is the eighth of nine episodes, digging deeper into the 9 core qualities for developing healthy relationships. These qualities help us in our relational exchange with others. The 9 core qualities are: Selflessness Inclusion Supportive Peacemaker Encouraging Compassionate Respectful Trustworthy Generous These are all things Jesus did in His ministry to others while He was on earth and still does. To develop Healthy Relationships, we have to cultivate these qualities with everyone we encounter. Today we are discussing the eighth quality for developing Healthy Relationships. Trustworthy Proverbs 3: 5-6 Take the Greatest Relationship Strength Assessment now! Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

Today's the seventh of nine episodes, digging deeper into the 9 core qualities for developing healthy relationships. These qualities help us in our relational exchange with others. The 9 core qualities are: Selflessness Inclusion Supportive Peacemaker Encouraging Compassionate Respectful Trustworthy Generous These are all things Jesus did in His ministry to others while He was on earth and still does. To develop Healthy Relationships, we have to cultivate these qualities with everyone we encounter. Today we are discussing the seventh quality for developing Healthy Relationships. Respectful Romans 12:15-16 Baseball Family: The 9 Core Qualities for Developing Healthy Relationships Baseball Family Spanish Translation Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

This is the sixth of nine episodes, digging deeper into the 9 core qualities for developing healthy relationships. These qualities help us in our relational exchange with others. The 9 core qualities are: Selflessness Inclusion Supportive Peacemaker Encouraging Compassionate Respectful Trustworthy Generous Today we dig deeper into Compassionate! What does it mean to be a compassionate Christian? Colossians 3:12 Being a compassionate Christian requires being more like Jesus every day. Asking the Lord to break our hearts for the things that break His is a great prayer for each morning. Your Greatest Relationship Strength Assessment Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

This is the fifth of nine episodes, digging deeper into the 9 core qualities for developing healthy relationships. These qualities help us in our relational exchange with others. The 9 core qualities are: Selflessness Inclusion Supportive Peacemaker Encouraging Compassionate Respectful Trustworthy Generous These are all things Jesus did in His ministry to others while He was on earth and still does. To develop Healthy Relationships, we have to cultivate these qualities with everyone we encounter. Today we are discussing the fifth quality for developing Healthy Relationships. Encouraging Ephesians 4:29 1Corinthians 13 Love Your Greatest Relationship Strength Assessment Follow me! Instagram Facebook Email me! [email protected] Website www.billiejauss.com

It's the fourth of nine episodes, digging deeper into the 9 core qualities for developing healthy relationships. These qualities help us in our relational exchange with others. The 9 core qualities are: Selflessness Inclusion Supportive Peacemaker Encouraging Compassionate Respectful Trustworthy Generous Today we are discussing the fourth quality for developing Healthy Relationships. Peacemaker Isaiah 9:6 Peacemaker: using God's love to create healthy relationships even when chaos reigns. Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

Welcome to the third of nine episodes, digging deeper into the 9 core qualities for developing healthy relationships. These qualities help us in our relational exchange with others. The 9 core qualities are: Selflessness Inclusion Supportive Peacemaker Encouraging Compassionate Respectful Trustworthy Generous Today we are discussing the third quality for developing Healthy Relationships. Supportive Exodus 17:12–13 Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

We're digging deeper into the 9 core qualities for developing healthy relationships. These qualities help us in our relational exchange with others. The 9 core qualities are: Selflessness Inclusion Supportive Peacemaker Encouraging Compassionate Respectful Trustworthy Generous These are all things Jesus did in His ministry to others while He was on earth and still does. To develop Healthy Relationships, we have to cultivate these qualities with everyone we encounter. Today we are discussing the second quality for developing Healthy Relationships. Inclusion Where have you felt included? Excluded? Romans 12:15-21 Many people sit for decades waiting for others to connect with them. I want to challenge you to be that conduit of connection, a channel of love to other people.

Do you value others above yourself, or do you worry that if you don't take care of yourself, you will be taken advantage of by others? Philippians 2:1-4 Building relationships takes a lot from us. Being filled with the love of Christ, the ultimate self-care, allows us to pour it out to others. Jesus is the best example of a servant, a vessel of love. Listen to hear some tips to love others selflessly. Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

Question for you. What are you personally responsible for in cultivating healthy relationships? We are responsible for: Being devoted to God. Being an example of love. Being connected to God's command to love. Romans 12: 9-10 Building Loving Friendships by Identifying the Types of Friends We Encounter Be back next week to start the Series of the 9 Core Qualities of Healthy Relationships. Listen to hear some tips to love challenging relationships anyway. Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

It's time for the holidays! Many of us find life challenges become bigger during the holidays. We cannot control the issues in our families during our time together, but we can find contentment in all circumstances. Philippians 4:12-13 Listen to hear some tips to find contentment in unvelievable life challenges. Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

Some connections are easy, while others take time. Some are in passing, others for a lifetime. When we know a connection may not be deep, we can still genuinely connect. We can impact our community when we genuinely connect with others. The more we connect with Jesus, the easier it is to make an impact. In this episode, Billie shares Romans 12:10 and four practical things we can do to impact genuine connections. Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

Over the years, Billie has struggled with insecurity. She's been overwhelmed with uncertainty, fear and doubt. In today's episode, Billie shares when we fix our eyes on Jesus, we become confident that God is a peace-giver, living in us, a promise keeper, and sovereign over all things. Repeat these four statements to continue to break free from painful insecurity. · I am accepted in Christ. · I am secure in Christ. · I am significant in Christ. · I am loved by Christ. Distraction Detox Quiz Instagram Facebook [email protected] www.billiejauss.com

After a recent phone call with a friend, I reflected on how I handled things with my kids during their Senior Year of High School and beyond. I confess I didn't do it well at times. But God... He directed their steps. In this episode, I share how I didn't think the direction of my son's college decisions was setting him up for success. But looking back, each step has taken him exactly where God intended! Distraction Detox Quiz Instagram Facebook

After attending a podcast conference, the Spark Media Ignite Conference, I was strengthened and challenged by the speakers and fellow podcasters. I want to serve you, my friends, well. After a year of The Family Room I need your help. Listen to how you can be an integral part of the podcast moving forward. I'm being vulnerable and transparent during the episode sharing how I need your wisdom so that I serve you well. The Family Room Podcast Poll Facebook Instagram

All of us are born with a deep need to belong. We desire to be accepted just the way we are, with no strings attached. At times, all we receive is a counterfeit of belonging, an opportunity to merely fit in if we have something someone wants. God's invitation to us is not based on where we work, the family in which we were born, or how we look. All that matters is that God fearfully and wonderfully created us. He longs to have a relationship with each of His children. Have you asked Christ to make you a new person? When we do, we can say...I am God's child. "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—" John 1:12 We are accepted by Him. God sees, knows, and loves us. He doesn't want to leave us where we are but to guide us to grow more like Him. I share 5 Tips on how to continue to grow, daring to see ourselves through God's eyes of acceptance and belonging. Distraction Detox Quiz Follow Billie on Facebook and Instagram Distraction Detox book Billie's Amazon Store

Have you discovered how amazing your life in Christ is meant to be? Can you Embrace Your Unique Identity and Actually Find Hope? Scripture reveals the truth about who God created you to be and how He wants you to live! There are three statements we need to embrace our unique identity and actually find hope because you are seen, known, and loved by a loving God who created you, to be you! I am accepted in Christ. I am secure in Christ. I am significant in Christ. I am accepted: John 1:12 John 15:15 Romans 5:1 1Corinthians 6:17 1 Corinthians 6:20 Ephesians 1:5 Ephesians 2:18 Colossians 2:10 I am secure in Christ. Romans 8:1-2 Romans 8:28 Romans 8:33-35 2 Corinthians 1:21 Colossians 3:3 Philippians 1:6 2Timothy 1:7 Hebrews 4:16 I am significant in Christ. Matthew 5:13-14 John 15:1, 5 John 15:16 Acts 1:8 2Corinthians 6:1 Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 3:12 Philippians 4:13 The Distraction Quiz Take this FREE Quiz to receive your Distraction Action to rediscover freedom from the heaviness and live your best! Follow me on: Facebook Instagram

Have you ever felt like you struggle with feeling disconnected and uncertain? Today, you'll hear about a woman who felt unseen and unwanted and what transformed her life. I think it can help you too! John 4:1-28, 39-42 The Distraction Quiz Follow, Review and Rate the Show on Apple Podcast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Have you been struggling with being tired? Tired of what's going on around you. Tired of waiting. Tired of negativity. Tired of a struggling marriage. Tired of another walking away from their faith. Tired of being tired. Learn the three steps to finding strength when we're tired Isaiah 40 Bible Gateway Bible Reference Facebook Instagram Twitter

Often I respond in fear and react with anxious thoughts when my kids share what their friends are doing or decisions they've made. I had to learn how to pray first and respond in wisdom. Today I share the four things to pray when our kids or sharing or when we feel we've failed. Matthew 6:6 Distraction Detox Book Facebook Instagram Twitter

As we learn to be empathetic listeners, we strive to understand before being understood. When we listen, we immerse ourselves fully in the other person and what they are experiencing. As we listen not as a technique but from our hearts without agendas, we give before we receive when developing a loving relationship. Our intent listening allows the other person to open up and share. James 1:19 Facebook Instagram

Today Billie shares the 3 Tips to Speak Live Giving Words of faith to our family and friends. Be encouraging. Understand who they are. Think with wisdom. Mentioned in the episode Distraction Detox James 3 T is it true? H is it honest? I is it inspiring? N is it necessary? K is it kind? Facebook Instagram

I've had a bunch of people asking me about my faith journey. Have I been a Christian all my life? What was I like before being a Christian? Did you have it all together before you started going to church? I have to laugh sometimes when I realize how rotten I really was before I accepted Jesus. But He accepted me right where I was. Listen in for all the crazy details of my faith journey. Then share with me what yours is like!

The end result of the Holy Spirit's work in our lives is deep and lasting peace. Unlike worldly peace, which is usually defined as the absence of conflict, God's peace is confident assurance in any circumstance. We have no need to fear the present or future when we have Christ's peace. Jesus says He will give us that peace if we are willing to accept it from Him. If you are full of stress this Christmas season, listen about how you can allow the Holy Spirit to fill you with Christ's peace.

In a time of great darkness, God promised to send a light who would shine on everyone living in the shadow of death. He is both "Wonderful Counselor" and "Mighty God." The message of hope was fulfilled in the birth of Christ and the establishment of his eternal kingdom. He came to deliver all people from their slavery to sin. Could you imagine living in a time of despair and sacrifices with no hope of being saved? They had to work to gain forgiveness. Jesus came to earth to be the sacrifice for us. There is great hope in believing in Him. In our gloom and despair, we often fear that our sorrows and troubles will never end. But there is great hope in Jesus guiding and leading us through. Wonderful Counselor: He is exceptional, distinguished, and the one who gives the right advice. Mighty God: He is God himself. Everlasting Father: He is timeless. He is God our father. Prince of Peace: His government is one of justice and peace. Which of these names makes you feel hopeful? Join me for a 21 Day Challenge a Distraction Detox for the New Year

How do you prepare for the Christmas season? The considerable debate every year is when do you put up your tree? Decorating for Christmas was my mom's thing. She bought a tree. Then placed it in front of the picture window in our living room, which was only used at Christmas. There was an entire Christmas village, including a train under the tree. She went all out. My family attended church for Christmas but didn't prepare spiritually for the season. When I committed my life to the Lord, that first Christmas was so exciting because I knew the joy of the coming of Jesus. The anticipation of celebrating His birth. Listen to learn the 5 Tips to Prepare for the Christmas Season. For the next four episodes, I will be digging into the Advent themes. Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. I hope you come back to listen. I have a free download that I think will help you during the week when you feel like you're completely done! 7 Calming Prayers for Women to Overcome Being Overwhelmed Morning 'Son'shine

Do we all have stories of difficult family members? My brother used to pull up in the yard with the same question each holiday. "Who's fighting now?" There was always some scuffle between a couple or more of the family that only escalated during the gathering. My first instinct was to defend everyone. Then someone would turn on me, and I would run to a safe place. When it was me fighting with another family member, I would battle until the bitter end when one of us would leave, slamming doors behind us. It doesn't have to be that way! Make a plan to have a peaceful gathering. Billie's books

Most of the time I am a very happy and joyful person I see the goodness of God and feel pretty peaceful, then life happens. In the last couple of years, I've lost 4 people in my family. My sister and her husband, my brother then my mom. I found it hard to be thankful happy, and peaceful at times. As a believing Christian, I know to pray without ceasing, but sometimes when I don't get answers or my worries overwhelm God's wisdom, I get tired and frustrated. Have you ever been in a place where you have no peace and you aren't thankful or happy? Faith shouldn't die if the answers come slowly, for the delay may be God's way of working His Will in our lives. When you feel tired of praying, know that God is present, always listening, always answering, maybe not in ways you had hoped but in ways that he knows are best. Billie's books

As a mom of adult children, I've had time to look back over all the years of being a mother. There are times in my motherhood that have left me shaking my head at how bad I was at it. Then there are times when I focus on the joys and celebrations. Listen in as I share 11 Things Every Mom is Thankful For in Parenting I think you'll like this list! You've got this, mama! You will survive. Do you know about the daily devotion I send out Monday through Friday mornings? Start your day with a little Morning 'Son'shine. It's a scripture, a short teaching, and a prayer to get you focused on Jesus before starting your day. They are quick and easy! Sign up here.

In this episode, I want to share with you the #1 thing I'm most thankful for in my writing journey. I never wanted to be a writer. But God had a different plan. Listen to hear. Could you do me a huge favor and rate the show on Apple Podcasts? It's super easy: 1 Click to open The Family Room in the Apple Podcasts app 2 Click the + (plus sign on the top right) to Follow 3 Scroll to the bottom until you see "Ratings & Reviews" 4 Click the star rating of your choice and write a quick review. And if this podcast has encouraged you, let a friend know so they can listen.

I'm going to be honest. I don't always know why things happen. Why do good people have to suffer? Why do children die? Why is that abuse? Why did a hurricane have to destroy my community? Why did I not have damage? I struggled before I dedicated my life to Christ, and I still struggle at times now. Going through seas of difficulty will either cause you to drown or force you to grow stronger. They are times to see purpose and opportunity. If you go in your own strength, you are more likely to drown. If you invite the Lord to go with you, He will protect you. Even if the outcome is not what you thought it should be. How do we Trust God When We Don't Understand? Listen to hear. I have a book that I believe can help you? Distraction Detox: Release Emotional Barriers, Restructure Priorities, Realize God's Best

Most days, I'm a pretty strong woman. But then there are the times when I feel defeated and weak. Usually, it's when I'm trying to be in control of my environment and accomplish things on my own. What does woman need to be a strong woman of God? Listen to hear the 5 Keys to Being a Strong Woman of God. Could you do me a huge favor and rate the show on Apple Podcasts? It's super easy: 1 Click to open The Family Room in the Apple Podcasts app 2 Click the + (plus sign on top right) to Follow 3 Scroll to the bottom until you see "Ratings & Reviews" 4 Click the star rating of your choice and write a quick review. And if this podcast has encouraged you, let a friend know so they can listen. Thank you in advance! I have a free download that I think will help you during the week when you feel like you're completely done! 7 Calming Prayers for Women to Overcome Being Overwhelmed

I've had many crises in my life. That's how life goes. The most recent being a hurricane. I've lived through hurricanes in NC and our first as a married couple in Florida with Hurricane Andrew. Through many of those, I've been extremely anxious. I tend to worry, predict and plan for the worst. However, when I've been practicing managing my thoughts and stopping the negative ones when they start I can control the downward spiral. I've learned that prioritizing the things that help in my everyday life helps me to redirect the doomsday thinking. How can we change our thoughts to be ready when a crisis hits? Listen to hear the 3 Keys to begin carefully changing your thoughts to help when a crisis hits. Did you know I have 2 books that I believe can help you? Making Room: Doing Less So God Can Do More Distraction Detox: Release Emotional Barriers, Restructure Priorities, Realize God's Best Make sure to Follow the podcast The Family Room and me, Billie Jauss, on Instagram and Facebook. Also, hit follow, leave a review and share the podcast with a friend. I pray your week is filled with clear passion and purpose.

The Christian life involves hard work. It requires us to give up whatever endangers our relationship with God, to run with endurance and to struggle against sin with the power of the Holy Spirit. To live effectively, we must keep our eyes on Jesus. We will stumble if we look away from him to stare at ourselves or at the circumstances surrounding us. A passionate life flows from fixing our eyes on Jesus. He is the catalyst for everything, and from Him, purpose and passion flow through to His followers. Listen to learn the five reasons why fixing our eyes on Jesus helps us find passion and purpose.

I've been doing a lot of thinking about friendships. I have some amazing friends, and then there are some I'm not so close with. Others cause drama that I can get caught up in because I want to salvage the relationship. Then there are friends that support you in everything you do. The best of friends support you and challenge you when you're on the path. It's really hard to determine who is going to be that kind of friend. And it's also hard not to retaliate or retreat when things don't go our way. My biggest problem is I think everyone should like me because I'm nice. God commands us to love one another no matter our feelings. He calls us to love our enemies, which is even harder. I've found there are different types of friends we are in contact with. Once I learned to delineate the types of friends I was able to love more like Christ. Listen in to hear about the four types of friends. I have a free download that I think will help you during the week when you feel like you're completely done! 7 Calming Prayers for Women to Overcome Being Overwhelmed

At the ten-year mark of our marriage, we were broken. My husband was chasing his career, and I was chasing three boys. We were going in two different directions. I knew I needed to figure out who I was. I needed help. When we have an important decision to make or change, we can feel that we can't trust anyone, not even God. But God knows what is best for us. He is a better judge of what we want than even we are. The Hebrew word for trust means to lie down on-put your entire weight on something. Do you trust God in your marriage? For yourself? Listen in to hear the things we need to remember in our marriage. I have a free download that I think will help you during the week when you feel like you're completely done! Click below for the free download. 7 Calming Prayers for Women to Overcome Being Overwhelmed

YES, you can!!! Social comparison is when we compare certain aspects of ourselves (e.g., our behavior, opinions, status, and success) to other people to assess ourselves better. Or, as I do too often, a worse assessment of myself. When my kids were little, I beat myself up so much because I wasn't as organized as the mom, who had seven kids and two dogs, but still showed up to all the games of multiple kids with makeup on and cute shoes! Then there was the mom who decorated cakes like those shows on tv now. She was so talented and always brought the perfect season-appropriate cakes decorated just so perfect. I thought those moms were much better than I was as a mom. I felt like I didn't belong when I was near them. Social media gets the blame for many issues, but if you are like me, I can find things to compare my life with at every turn. Comparison will steal your joy and leave you feeling unfulfilled. Be fiercely confident in who God has created you to be and where He has placed you! I have a free download that I think will help you during the week when you feel like you're completely done! Click below 7 Calming Prayers for Women to Overcome Being Overwhelmed

Welcome to the first episode of the family room. How Women Can Gain Control When We First Feel Overwhelmed? A little explanation of the name. In baseball, the family room is a room where we gather to do Bible Study, leave our kids with a babysitter, and chat with each other while we wait for our husbands after a game. It's a safe place to gather, just like my family room at home. I love to invite people in to spend quality time together. We juggle a lot of hats as women. During an argument with my husband, I yelled about all the things I do that get no recognition. I told him he couldn't afford to hire someone to do all that I did. Listen in to learn, How can we gain control when we first feel overwhelmed? I also have a free download for you. Click on the link below. 7 Calming Prayers for Women to Overcome Being Overwhelmed I pray your week is filled with joy and peace!

The Family Room Trailer: It's a place for women who feel overwhelmed to sit for a while, be encouraged in Biblical truth, and be motivated with practical tips so they can learn to live life to the fullest right where they are. We'll talk about faith, marriage, motherhood, and of course a little baseball. Billie is a baseball wife and mom who learned a lot of lessons over 33 years of marriage raising three boys. So grab a cup of coffee and sit with Billie, in The Family Room.