Episode 34 - Cultivating Meaningful Relationships with Billie Jauss

Date: June 4, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Billie Jauss   Story Highlight: Join us on The Women Behind the Word as we dive into the busy life of Billie Jauss. Billie is an international speaker, author, and podcast host with over 35 years of experience navigating life as the wife of an MLB coach. Moved by her love for Jesus, Billie’s passion is to help women conquer distractions, find peace amidst life’s busyness, and connect with people so they can share God's love with those He places in their lives. Billie's journey into this mission stemmed from a profound personal experience. After a devastating end to what she thought was a deep connection, she realized there was a better way to relate to others. This epiphany led her to reflect deeply on the relationships and friendships she had formed over the years. Her "baseball family" proved to be a wellspring of insight, teaching her invaluable lessons about fostering healthy relationships. Now, Billie shares these insights through her speaking engagements, writing, and podcast episodes, encouraging women to cultivate meaningful connections and live out their faith authentically. Her message is clear: through understanding and intentionality, we can overcome the distractions of daily life and focus on the purposes God has set before us, nurturing relationships that reflect His love and grace.   About the Guest (Bio): Billie Jauss is an international speaker, author, and podcast host with over 35 years of experience navigating life as the wife of an MLB coach. Billie is on a mission to help women conquer distractions, find peace in life’s chaos, and connect with people so they can share God with those He has placed in front of them wherever they are.   Book Spotlight: Baseball Family: Nine Core Qualities for Developing Healthy Relationships Life is a whole lot like baseball. As the wife of a Major League Baseball coach, Billie Jauss discovered firsthand that what happens on the field…often takes place outside the ballpark as well. In the baseball world, we don’t get to choose the friends we spend time with during the baseball season. They come with the team. Still, the community must be built and relationships fostered. Navigating the different connections is challenging. How much can we share with those in our circles? Who are our true, close friends, and who are those who we will only spend time with for a season? Baseball Family explores four distinct relationships we often encounter: accidental acquaintance, social contacts, kindred spirits, and forever family. Readers will learn the starting nine core qualities to strengthen each type of relationship. When we learn the virtues of selflessness, inclusion, support, peacemaker, encourager, compassion, respect, trustworthiness, and generosity, we can help cultivate loving relationships with people we may or may not choose. Step up to the plate and prepare yourself for how to make all your relationships—close and far—flourish.   Connect with Billie:  Author, Speaker, Podcaster www.billiejauss.com Newsletter FB: Billie Jauss Twitter: @billiejauss Instagram: billie_jauss   Stay Connected: Subscribe to Debbie Dufek’s newsletter for updates on new podcast episodes, monthly insights, and upcoming events. Stay engaged and informed with all of Debbie’s inspiring projects