How to Make the Most of Communication in Relationships

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The Family Room with Billie Jauss

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Have you ever caught yourself saying “I” a lot in conversations? It’s natural—we all do it. But real connection happens when we shift our focus outward.

Today, we’ll explore how to be intentional with our words, listen with compassion, and communicate with grace.

Speak with Intentionality – Words that Build, Not Break
Listen with Compassion – Seeking to Understand, Not Just Respond
Communicate with Grace – Navigating Hard Conversations in Love

I’d love to hear your thoughts about today's episode! Send me a message, share this with a friend, and let’s keep building relationships that honor God.

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How to Make the Most of Communication in Relationships

published about a year ago

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Have you ever caught yourself saying “I” a lot in conversations? It’s natural—we all do it. But real connection happens when we shift our focus outward.

Today, we’ll explore how to be intentional with our words, listen with compassion, and communicate with grace.

Speak with Intentionality – Words that Build, Not Break
Listen with Compassion – Seeking to Understand, Not Just Respond
Communicate with Grace – Navigating Hard Conversations in Love

I’d love to hear your thoughts about today's episode! Send me a message, share this with a friend, and let’s keep building relationships that honor God.

billie@billiejauss.com

www.billiejauss.com

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63 episodes

#Healthy Relationships

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Welcome to The Family Room —where we talk about faith, relationships, and life in transition. If you’ve ever wondered, ‘What’s next for me?’ —you’re in the right place. Hey I’m Billie, and today I’m sharing my personal story of feeling lost in the middle of massive change and how I found my way back to purpose, peace, and connection. What I’ve learned is that transitions are unavoidable. Whether it’s retirement, an empty nest, relationship shifts, or career changes, we all face seasons where we feel unanchored. But those seasons don’t have to be the end of the story. They can be the beginning of something beautiful, if we have a guide, a little clarity, and some hope. The What's Next Game Plan: 7 Steps to Move From Lost in Change to Living With Purpose 30-minute FREE Discovery Call Instagram Facebook billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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How to Overcome More Doubts as a Mom 23:26

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Have you ever sat with a cup of coffee, staring out the window, wondering... Did I do enough? Am I still needed? Did I fail somewhere along the way? Maybe your kids are grown. Maybe they’re distant. Maybe they live close but emotionally feel far. Or maybe you’re still in the thick of parenting and just wondering... Why does everyone else seem more confident than I feel? Today on The Family Room, we’re talking about what happens when doubt whispers loudest. Because even when your feelings say you’re not enough, God says something entirely different. Distraction Detox Book Free 30-minute Coaching Discovery Call Instagram Facebook billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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You’ve packed the lunches. You’ve wiped the tears. You’ve prayed the prayers they never even knew about. You’ve sat up in the dark, wondering if you got it right. And even when they’re grown or gone, you feel every heartbeat of theirs inside your own. Today, in The Family Room, we’re hitting pause… not to fix anything or figure anything out — but to celebrate you. Because you are the mom God intended for your kids, and that matters more than you know. Here’s to A Lifetime of Uplifting Blessings for Every Beautiful Mom Celebrating Who You Are, Not Just What You Do 30 Minute FREE Coaching Discovery Call Instagram Facebook billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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Have you ever caught yourself lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, wondering… Did I say the right thing? Did I mess that up? Will they ever come back around? Fear is quiet… but it’s heavy. As moms, especially to adult children, we carry that silent weight like a backpack we forgot to take off. In today’s episode of The Family Room, we’re discussing the unspoken fear that shapes the way we mother and how we can finally let it go. If this episode blessed you, would you do two things? Share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more women find freedom, too. Distraction Detox Book Free 30 min Coaching Discovery Call Instagram Facebook billie@billiejauss.com…

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Maybe you’ve struggled with saying no, feeling guilty for needing space, or wondering if setting boundaries is even biblical. Here’s the good news—Jesus Himself modeled healthy boundaries. He loved deeply, served selflessly, but also knew when to step away, rest, and protect His purpose. So today, we’re talking about how Jesus set boundaries and what we can learn from Him to cultivate healthier relationships. Previous episodes about the four relationships Accidental Acquaintance Social Circle Kindred Spirit Forever Family Baseball Family: The 9 Core Qualities for Developing Healthy Relationships English https://amzn.to/4aQcke5 Spanish https://amzn.to/3TP20Mu If you would like to support small businesses, make your purchase from the publishing house, End Game Press. English https://www.endgamepress.com/store/p/baseballfamily Spanish https://www.endgamepress.com/store/p/baseballfamily-spanish Instagram Facebook billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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Today, we’re talking about something that many of us experience but don’t always talk about—loneliness. Maybe you’re in a season where you feel disconnected, isolated, or unseen. Maybe you’re in a new place, facing a life transition, or just longing for deeper friendships. Whatever it is, I want you to know that you are not alone, and this season has purpose. Book your FREE Coaching Discovery Call HERE You are not alone, my friend. Keep trusting, keep hoping, and keep believing—God is working in your season of loneliness. Instagram Facebook billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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How to Make the Most of Communication in Relationships 24:00

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Have you ever caught yourself saying “I” a lot in conversations? It’s natural—we all do it. But real connection happens when we shift our focus outward. Today, we’ll explore how to be intentional with our words, listen with compassion, and communicate with grace. Speak with Intentionality – Words that Build, Not Break Listen with Compassion – Seeking to Understand, Not Just Respond Communicate with Grace – Navigating Hard Conversations in Love I’d love to hear your thoughts about today's episode! Send me a message, share this with a friend, and let’s keep building relationships that honor God. billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com Instagram Facebook…

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Marriage is a journey of change. The person you married years ago isn’t the same today—and neither are you. So how do we grow together instead of drifting apart? In this episode, we’ll dive into how to embrace change, strengthen your connection, and build a marriage that lasts. You’re not the same couple that stood at the altar years ago—and that’s okay. Marriage isn’t about staying the same; it’s about growing together. Keep learning, keep choosing each other, and keep building a love that lasts. ❤️ Marriage evolves, and so should we. The three ways to grow together instead of apart: Recognizing & Embracing Change Communicating Through the Transitions Choose to Grow Together Every Day Follow: Instagram Facebook Email: billie@billiejauss.com Website: www.billiejauss.com…

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Supportive: The Best Lifetime Support for Healthy Relationships 23:00

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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 billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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Inclusion: How to be a Conduit of Connection 21:00

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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.…

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1 year ago24:45

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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 billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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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 billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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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 billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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Being Better by Breaking Free from Painful Insecurity 26:47

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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 billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…

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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…

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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…

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Daring To See Yourself in the World Through God's Eyes 23:30

2 years ago23:30

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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…

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How To Embrace Your Unique Identity and Actually Find Hope 21:58

2 years ago21:58

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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…

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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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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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…

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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…

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