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Leaving behind what's holding us back and moving forward in our faith, family, and friends. The Family Room is a place for women to be encouraged in Biblical truth and motivated with practical tips to leave behind what holds us back and move into how we can live life to the fullest. Billie Jauss is an author, speaker, baseball wife, and mom who brings truth, laughs, and encouragement to each episode.
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start small Believe Big Podcast encourages listeners to value the significance of small beginnings finding confidence and peace in the big God who knows, sees, and loves us deeply. In each episode, Billie shares personal stories providing practical and useful biblical guidance. Tune in each week and learn to live life with meaning; one step, decision, and action at a time.
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Boundaries are not walls. We are able to be one with them. Community with them, but have own space and property. Property lines need to be permeable enough to allow passing and strong enough to keep out danger. Biblical Boundaries Proverbs 4:23 Mark 7:21-23 John 1:12 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 John 17:11 Baseball Family: The 9 Core Qualities for Develop…
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Forever Family relationships are incredibly close and trusted friends. They’re the ones we pour our hearts out to when we need to vent, knowing they will not judge us or condemn us. They stop everything to rescue us, bringing our favorite junk food and picking the perfect movie. When we need Jesus in skin, they are there at the drop of a hat. They …
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When I’ve talked with people about kindred spirits, they say they don’t think there are many. Sometimes we can’t get out of our own way because we don’t know things can be different. Family experiences are the norm. Past relationships have broken us. “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many …
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How do we recognize the gift of opportunities of impact in our social circle? Social Circles are a smaller group than Accidental Acquaintances. Growth in these relationships occurs when there is a deeper desire to know the person. A connection of interest and acceptance is felt between them. A motley crew of people. Mark 3:13-19 Baseball Family: Th…
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Four types of friendships define our connections. We may begin as accidental acquaintances, grow into social sisters, or some are kindred spirits. The very few become forever family. The first type of friend is an Accidental Acquaintance. Matthew 25:35 Morning 'Son'shine Daily Devotion Instagram Facebook billie@billiejauss.com www.billiejauss.com…
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What makes promising and healthy relationships? After the loss of a relationship that Billie cherished, she questioned what makes promising and healthy relationships. John 13:34-35 When we define the four relationships we encounter every day and the nine core qualities we need to build community, we can have healthy relationships. The next four epi…
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What is your hesitation in being more generous? God is the most generous in dispensing love. As we have gone through the first eight of the Nine Core Qualities, we’ve directed our Christ-like love to others. The core quality, generous, begins with God’s overwhelming, never-ending love. Generous love is giving more affection and tenderness than is n…
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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 min…
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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 mi…
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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! Wh…
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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 mini…
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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 f…
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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 quali…
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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…
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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 lov…
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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 …
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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 billie@billiejaus…
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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 a…
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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 pain…
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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 …
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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 durin…
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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…
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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…
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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 acce…
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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 livi…
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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. …
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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 …
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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 cea…
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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! Y…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 be…
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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…
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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, j…
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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 learne…
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It’s the 200th episode of the start small BELIEVE BIG. What started as a suggestion because I had a book coming out has turned into a wonderful way to serve the Lord in a new way. Thank you for being here for this episode or if you’ve been around since the beginning. In today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG, we will learn about Executing the p…
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Have you ever made a plan and God redirects it? Well let’s just say God throws me curveballs a lot. Thinking we’re staying with a team for a while and not. Buying a house we think is forever, and move. A friendship that I thought was life-giving takes a turn for the worse. I’m not usually one not wanting to step into a new adventure and friendships…
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The longer we live with the toxins of unbelief, guilt and shame, the more we create anxiety, self-pity, self-doubt, and low self-esteem. It is hard to let go of these toxins, but if you do, God is ready to fill you with His peace. Terminating toxins takes time and focus. With our vertical gaze fixed on Jesus, we know we are not alone as we rid ours…
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God is moving. Come along for the ride. Join the detox. Acrostic for D E T O X Define Examine Terminate Outline a Plan eXecute the plan Never let the barriers keep you from accepting what God wants to do in and through you. E-evaluate the toxins of Unbelief and Guilt/Shame Satan loves it when we have questions or doubts about God, and his hope is t…
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For the next 5 episodes, I will be digging into two of the most prevalent emotional toxins…Unbelief and Shame…we will walk through the 5 step process to freedom and peace of mind using the DETOX acrostic. In today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we define the toxin of Unbelief and Guilt/Shame. I love that many of you have been on this journey …
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