Finding Joy in Your Home
Tools, inspiration, and encouragement to craft a gospel centered home.
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46:01
2024-03-25
It's that time of year again! It's time to start thinking through next year's homeschool curriculum. In this episode, Jami walks you through her 6 step process for evaluating curriculum needs, dissecting the current year, and planning ahead for next year!...
22:06:08
2024-03-18
Phew! 2024 has majorly changed in just about every area that we were not expecting even come January. We are having a baby this year (we found out on New Year's Day we were expecting), we are now moving and we are relaunching the biggest project we’ve e...
43:42
2024-03-11
In this episode, Jami gets real and shares her method for moving forward even when stuck in a time when you feel burned out. Listen in!
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57:24
2024-03-02
In this episode, Jami talks about your best first step to cut your grocery budget. Listen in!
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46:06
2024-02-26
In this episode, Jami chats with Jenn Lormand of Tighten Your Tinkler all about pelvic floor issues and how to correct them. Listen in!
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35:49
2024-02-19
In this episode, Jami some of her best tips on the topic of freezer cooking. Listen in!
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22:00:31
2024-02-12
In this episode, Jami talks about how she (attempts) to manage the chaos in her life. Listen in!
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43:08
2024-02-05
In this episode, Jami chats with Jamerrill Stewart about gardening, homesteading, and more. Listen in!
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51:15
2024-01-29
In this episode, Jami talks about slow food in a fast food world. Listen in!
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53:07
2024-01-22
In this episode, Jami shares encouragement for the mom who feels trapped by all the expensive things. We also chat about aging with grace and body changes from having babies. Listen in!
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41:14
2024-01-15
In this episode, Jami shares her average daily routines, battling morning sickness, and how to get everything done. Listen in!
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58:25
2024-01-08
In this episode, Jami chats with her husband Jason about their plans and goals for their reading for 2024. Listen in!
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57:07
2023-12-30
In this episode, Jami chats with her husband Jason about their theme for 2024 and their new goals. Listen in!
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41:48
2023-12-24
In this episode, Jami talks about how to set goals in your homes as we transition into a new year. Listen in!
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37:22
2023-12-21
In this episode, Jami talks about how to choose a theme for your year, how it can help, and how it's not the same thing as new year resolutions. Listen in!
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22:08:34
2023-12-18
In this episode, Jami reviews her year and gives lots of good advice and encouragement. Listen in!
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58:26
2023-12-11
In this episode, Jami talks about The upcoming holidays & time management. How do we juggle all the good things coming up, while making memories for our family, and doing it with joy? Listen in!
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59:11
2023-12-02
In this episode, Jami talks about budgeting for groceries and everything that is involved with that. Listen in!
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38:55
2023-11-28
In this episode, Jami chats with Jason about planning and productivity for the end of the year. Listen in!
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55:39
2023-11-23
In this episode, Jami chats with Jason all about how to navigate through changing theological beliefs with your spouse. Listen in!
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22:03:09
2023-11-18
In this episode, Jami gives her top tips, tricks, and encouragement for holidays and hospitality. Listen in!
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44:40
2023-11-13
In this episode, Jami is interviewing Lisa from Organize 365 about how to plan will for the holidays. Listen in!
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53:40
2023-11-03
In this episode, Jami is interviewing Mindy from Advent Prep Club all about preparing for the advent season with joy and peace!
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49:51
2023-10-30
In this episode, Jami talks about building your own home library for you and your kids to enjoy. Listen in!
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42:27
2023-10-20
In this episode, Jami gives some of her top tips for reading as well as her favorite reads so far this year. Listen in!
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56:55
2023-10-11
In this episode, Jami chats with Felicia from Grains and Grit all about grinding your own grains and making delicious, healthy bread. Listen in!
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22:02:54
2023-10-04
In this episode, Jami gives her top 5 tricks for upgrading your food and saving money at the same time. Listen in!
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45:10
2023-09-26
In this episode, Jami chats with Lyndsey Mimnagh of Treehouse Schoolhouse all about finding and managing the balance between homeschooling and homemaking. Listen in!
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47:47
2023-09-19
In this episode, Jami chats about her list of top 10 books that have impacted her as a homemaker. Listen in!
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42:23
2023-09-13
In this episode, Jami interviews the lovely Phylicia Masonheimer about anxiety and how to battle it biblically. Listen in!
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47:11
2023-09-05
In this episode, Jami shares her own battle with anxiety and her journey through it. Listen in!
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41:17
2023-08-29
In this episode, Jami skirts around the controversial topic of parenting, particularly comparing older versus newer ways of doing it. Listen in!
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41:31
2023-08-22
In this episode, Jami chats with the fantastic Alex from Sweet Siestas all about helping to solve children's sleep issues. Listen in!
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56:08
2023-08-15
In this episode, Jami continues the planning discussion from episode 1 and digs into all the ways she's planning for the upcoming Fall season. Listen in!
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43:49
2023-08-07
In this episode, Jami chats with the wonderful Melissa K. Norris all about food preservation. Listen in!
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49:42
2023-08-02
In this first episode of Season 3, we're chatting about time wasters, and how to stop it. Listen in!
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48:00
2023-07-30
In this final episode of Season 2, we're going to talk about learning to cook, bake, and make all sorts of things. Listen in!
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51:18
2023-07-24
What is tea, and the difference between types of tea? What are the nutritional values of tea and how are the nutrients found in true tea good for you? Jami interviews tea expert Marla in today's episode to answer all those questions and more. Listen in!
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47:23
2023-07-16
For many years, I’ve functioned well with a loose meal planning system. I needed my days to be extremely flexible and it’s worked well for the most part. This past year or so I’ve felt the need to take my meal planning to a new level but getting thi...
36:23
2023-07-10
In today’s episode, Jami chats with Jason all about their mid year reading goal statuses. They also discuss their plans to read more classics, as well as introduce them to their kids, as well as how they are raising their kids to love reading as much as...
39:56
2023-07-02
In today’s episode, Jami interviews Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead all about growing community and her upcoming book, Old-Fashioned on Purpose. Listen in!
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43:28
2023-06-25
In today’s episode, Jami interviews Brettnay Brazzell of No Higher Calling all about hymns and the value of teaching them to your children. Listen in!
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51:13
2023-06-19
In today’s episode, Jami answers lots of your questions about meal planning. Listen in!
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42:53
2023-06-12
In today’s episode, Jami is going to share her fun plan for making a year's worth of meal plans and how to do it simply! She shares 5 steps she's using to create these plans. Listen in!
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37:35
2023-06-04
In today’s episode, Jami is sharing 3 seasons of waiting that her family has walked through, and what God has taught them along the way. Listen in!
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54:43
2023-05-28
In today’s episode, Jami answers your questions on all things homeschooling. Listen in!
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38:39
2023-05-22
In today’s episode, Jami invites Jason on to the show to discuss all things tech. They each share what they're currently doing to control tech in their lives, and they also go into details on how they handle tech with their kids. Listen in!
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40:37
2023-05-15
In today’s episode, Jami fills you in on allllllllll her homeschool plans for the next school year. Listen in!
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43:12
2023-05-08
In today’s episode, Jami welcomes Jason on and together they discuss their secrets, superpowers, and kryptonite when it comes to productivity. Listen in!
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52:33
2023-04-30
In today’s episode, Jami gives a good peek into her planning process and thoughts for the coming months. Listen in!
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44:04
2023-04-24
In today’s episode, Jami goes into detail on her top 5 ways she's planning to cut costs this year. Listen in!
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41:57
2023-04-17
In today’s episode, Jami shares the Balmet family's tips and encouragement for traveling and adventuring with kids, whether on a big road trip or just a simple day out. Listen in!
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39:07
2023-04-09
Are you feeling frazzled right now? Maybe overwhelmed as you look to the end of the year and a start of a new one? I've been feeling that a lot this year so I had to remind myself: There is important Kingdom work for me to do each day. I just need to refo...
55:53
2023-04-03
In today’s episode, Jami answers listener questions about homeschooling, housekeeping, attending conferences with kids, sleep training, and more. Listen in!
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49:18
2023-03-27
In today’s episode, Jami talks all about what homeschooling has looked like for the Balmet family lately, and she also shares some of things she's changing up for the upcoming school year. Listen in!
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41:56
2023-03-20
In today’s episode, Jami interviews Jason about family worship and how he handles it. Listen in!
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40:46
2023-03-13
In today’s episode, Jami introduces her new series here on the podcast and answers a handful of listener questions. Listen in!
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36:26
2023-03-06
In today's episode, Jason and Jami are chatting about their 2023 reading challenge, where they are at, their favorite books of the year, and their reading themes for the rest of 2023. Listen in!
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51:50
2023-02-26
One of the primary things that God has tasked us with is managing our homes well. But managing our homes is actually quite a large task. How do we do this well? What do we do in overwhelming seasons? How can be pivot and make changes on the ground when ne...
45:39
2023-02-20
One of our family goals is so learn real life, hands-on skills. We want to learn together as a family and teach our kids who can pass this on to the next generation. In today's episode, we are going to chat about the WHY behind this and some practical way...
38:50
2023-02-13
I've got some big household/family goals for this year. They revolve around food preservation, routines, and even some gardening. Listen in as I discuss my 5 household goals for this next year.
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34:22
2023-02-06
If you feel like your schedule is out of control and you are doing too much, but you don't know how to simplify, then this episode is for you. I got the chance to sit down with Alyssa from Your Unbusy Life and she shared how she plans 2 weeks at a time, h...
30:46
2023-01-30
In the last few years, I've been working on building up a bulk pantry. I've been working on learning how to cook more from scratch and bulk buy raw ingredients to make it more affordable! Today we are discussing WHY building a bulk pantry can be amazing f...
33:26
2023-01-23
Welcome to our annual life and ministry update! Jason is joining me on this episode. Today we are debriefing about all our travels and business projects from 2022 and settling in Oklahoma. Then looking ahead to all that we are planning for 2023 - and beyo...
45:23
2023-01-16
Woohoo! I am so excited to be finally sharing our 2023 Christian Reading Challenge with you. In today's podcast episode, we are looking back over our 2022 reading challenge, discussing our favorite books we read, and sharing our new goals for 2023! Listen...
59:49
2023-01-09
How do we build our homes as Christian women? How do we juggle the housework and taking care of our families WHILE actively building our homes and future generations? How can we be legacy minded with routines and schedules? Let's dive in!
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36:20
2022-12-26
It's that time of year: goal setting, planning, and starting fresh in the New Year! Last week we discussed my first step in goal planning: brainstorming! Today Jason is joining me to discuss 2022. We chat about what we thought this year would look like (a...
32:28
2022-12-19
The New Year is just around the corner and we are kicking off a new mini series all about planning. We are going to start off today in the brainstorming phase. Jason will join me next to discuss how we take our individual brainstorming into business and f...
54:09
2022-12-12
Today I'm sharing our more treasured Balmet family Christmas traditions AND the new traditions we are starting this year. Our traditions are a work in progress and I'm also sharing a good perspective to have during the hard or overwhelming years. Listen i...
37:54
2022-12-05
It's the absolute best time of year to be thinking about how to use our time intentionally. We can finish December strong and head into the new year strong. But it all starts with some intentionality and some planning. Join Kayse and I in this interview t...
29:52
2022-11-28
Cooking with kids can be hard. It can also be so rewarding. And something I try to do more and more with my own kids. This episode is tips from a mom of 7 who is in the trenches, trying to bring her kids into the kitchen more, and the tips she has learned...
35:27
2022-11-20
Today we are tying our mini series, In the Kitchen, to all the upcoming holidays! How can we build a strong family culture in our homes, around food? That's what we are diving into and Jami is going to share 7 practical ways they implement this in our hom...
57:17
2022-11-14
We are taking a one episode break in our kitchen series, to talk about something very important: The upcoming holidays & time management. How do we juggle all the good things coming up, while making memories for our family, and doing it with joy? Listen i...
56:00
2022-11-07
In our episode last week, we talked about what your goal(s) for your kitchen is. This is an important first step in figuring out what to work on and when! This week, we are breaking down some of those goals into baby steps and addressing some starting poi...
30:27
2022-10-31
We are kicking off a new section in our series here in season 2 of The Productive Household. We are turning to different areas of our home. And the first we will be diving into is really thinking thoroughly about our kitchen. This new mini series will be ...
22:01:19
2022-10-24
We've started a new habit in our weekly schedule this year called Project Fridays and it's change the way we get to household projects AND fun projects we want to do. This episode is for all homeschoolers especially, but really for anyone who wants to get...
52:52
2022-10-17
In this series of the new season, we are chatting about having productive households. One key component of a productive household, is stewarding our health (and our mental health) in a way that we can be productive in the season God has called us to. Toda...
40:33
2022-10-09
In this episode of our new series, The Productive Household, we are tackling the issues of boredom. I'm going to challenge your mindset when it comes to feelings of boredom, fulfillment, and a good days work within our homes. Let's dive in!
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47:20
2022-09-26
In the last episode we chatted about having a good work ethic and really working unto the Lord. God calls us to hard, fulfilling work. But that's all balanced out with true, Biblical rest.
Our discussion today is going to start to dig into what this mean...
48:45
2022-09-19
Welcome back to the second episode in season 2! We are kicking off a mini series here on the podcast called The Productive Household. This series is going hand in hand with our new 12 month home economics program we are doing in My Homemaking Mentor (my o...
47:20
2022-09-12
Welcome back to season #2 of the podcast. We are back with a practical and exciting new series on the podcast all about The Productive Household. Listen in to hear how we can recapture joy and meaning within our homes.
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22:00:06
2022-05-23
Are you struggling to find Sunday's restful? Do you desire to make Sunday about Church and fellowship but end up just feeling burnt out and even more tired? Do you sometimes wonder what the purpose in our rest is? In this practical episode, Jami tackles t...
57:14
2022-05-09
We got such a great question in our Finding Joy Community this week. The discussion that ensued was so rich that I figured it was a great one to share here on the podcast. We dive into some hot topics within healthy living: taking care of our families for...
35:42
2022-04-24
Welcome back to the next episode in our practical homemaking series. We haven't had an episode on marriage in a while, so today is a fun one (and maybe a much needed discussion)! We are chatting about how to keep (or reestablish) fun in your marriage. I'm...
56:29
2022-04-11
We are not expert movers yet, but we have had our fair share of moving, downsizing, deciding what to keep, and unpacking into new homes. Today I am going to share my 6 tips for moving! Listen in:
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22:01:51
2022-04-04
We are diving head long into our new mini series here on the podcast: A Practical Homemaking Deep Dive! We've got some fun & practical episodes coming up to help all of us in the practical parts of running and managing a home, but of course, all for God's...
22:03:43
2022-03-28
Looking for ways to cut costs has been on all of our minds this year. Rising gas prices, rising food prices, and a supply chain that feels unstable as led many of us to ask, "what else could we be doing?" In today's episode, I'm sharing some FUN life upda...
48:56
2022-03-21
We are continuing our Family & Culture series today with an important chat about finding (and creating) peace in our home in unstable times. Instability can come in the form of emotional, every day instability and larger, world instability. How do we prot...
53:11
2022-03-14
Do you ever feel like you open your mouth and out comes complaints? Do you feel like you too often dwell on the negative and want to focus more on the positive? Today Jami will dive into 6 ways we can turn from being a complainer into a praiser! Listen in...
46:19
2022-03-06
I've loved tackling some BIG issues in our family and culture series this year. Things like fear, anxiety, social media, a good perspective on the future...but today I want to turn a little more practical. I want to discuss some ways we can put our heads ...
55:45
2022-02-28
We need some real talk this week ladies. Who else is feeling overwhelmed with ALL the news going on? I've had a heavy heart the past 2 weeks and it can be a struggle to get online. SO we are having an honest chat today about where we draw the line with so...
22:09:13
2022-02-21
This is a fun and (hopefully) inspiring episode. Whether you find yourself homeschooling or supporting your child's education while they attend another form of school, one thing is certain, moms play a vital role in their children's education. I want to i...
22:09:52
2022-02-14
THIS is an important topic for me right now as I'm 11 weeks pregnant and TIRED. I've done a version of this talk in the past, but each time I feel like it gets better as I go through more stretching and busy times. Does any else feel like each passing yea...
43:35
2022-02-07
Well the title of this episode kind of gives it away! We are expecting our 7th child in September 2022 and as I'm in the throws of the first trimester, I thought I would share a little bit of the journey with you.
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49:58
2022-01-24
I love setting goals for the new year. It usually happens for me in December, but better late than never! If you haven't set goals for the year yet, don't despair, let's jump in together! Listen in to my 12 goals for 2022:
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55:31
2022-01-17
Welcome to our kind of annual life and ministry update! Jason is joining me on this episode. Today we are debriefing about all our travels and business projects from 2021. And looking ahead to all that we are planning for 2022. Join us for a fun and excit...
22:00:22
2022-01-10
We have a tradition around here. Each year when our annual online homemaking conference launches, I always share the first session for free here on the podcast. I always pour my heart and soul into that first talk and I love being able to share it with ev...
51:53
2022-01-03
For the past several years, I've picked word for my year. This word kind of revolves around all of my goals for the year and helps to give me some direction. But this year, I've chosen a theme for my year instead of just a single word. Listen in to find o...
31:00
2021-12-25
It's finally that time of year again: We are here today to announce the 2022 reading challenge and chat about this year's reading. We will discuss our goals, making new goals, and some exciting changes to the 2022 reading challenge (it's going to be so mu...
43:32
2021-12-20
Are you ready to get planning for 2022? Maybe you are like my guest today who has already done all her 2022 planning, or maybe you are like me and you've done zero planning yet 😅 Either way, you are going to love this interview with Elizabeth Santelman...
53:52
2021-12-12
Welcome back to the 3rd episode in our mini series: The Family & Culture: How to bring glory to God within our households in a hostile culture. Last week we talked about how we can learn to be BRAVE women in our current age (And why it's so important to d...
39:45
2021-12-06
Welcome to the second part in our new series: The Family & Culture: How to bring glory to God within our households in a hostile culture. Last week, we took a deep dive into the joys & duties of a Christian household and it was a good introduction to this...
45:48
2021-11-29
Welcome to my new series here on the podcast: The Family & Culture: How to bring glory to God within our households in a hostile culture. We are at a time, as a society and as the Church, where we need to be thinking really critically about our families, ...
48:29
2021-11-22
In between series here on the podcast, we are sneaking in a holiday episode. Are you READY and excited for the holidays? Or perhaps dreading the effort and the time coming up? Whether you feel excited or are dreading the upcoming holidays, we can all use ...
45:27
2021-11-15
Whew! We are here. Today we are wrapping up our 25 foundational episodes to kick off the relaunch of my podcast. These 25 episodes are to stand as the foundation of the idea of Finding Joy in Your Home. Go back and catch up on the ones you missed. Next ...
43:37
2021-11-08
As a newer Christian, I often struggled knowing how to have a deeper prayer life. Even a 3 or 4 minute prayer could get boring and I didn't know how to make it deeper or what a truly rich prayer life looked like. In this episode, we are going to discuss a...
32:40
2021-10-31
In this episode, we are going to dive into some practical ways to be in God's Word more. But first, we are going to discuss WHY it's so important to be in His Word often. Let's dive into this practical episode!
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31:52
2021-10-25
Being faithful in everyday life can be tough. Add in a busy or exhausting season and it can sometimes feel impossible. Today's episode is meant to give you encouragement in those busy seasons, while also directing you to getting into God's Word more! List...
36:32
2021-10-18
Welcome back to the second part of our everyday faithfulness mini series. Last week we talked about becoming a student of God. Now we are chatting about finding joy in God's Word with our special guest, Brittany Ann from Equipping Godly Women.
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37:26
2021-10-11
Today we are kicking off a mini series on Spiritual Disciples & drawing closer to the Lord. We will dive later on to practical Bible study tips and a deeper prayer life. But today we are talking about what it means to practice everyday faithfulness. I mi...
38:54
2021-10-04
This is an encouraging episode, I promise! Something I've been wrestling with a lot in my own life, is how much input from social media, news, and other sources that I'm letting in. Today we are chatting about when it's Biblically appropriate to carry eac...
49:57
2021-09-27
Anyone else feeling like you need some encouragement in your parenting? Anyone else feeling like you are struggling with connecting with your kids or making sure you are meeting their needs? If you need some Biblical grace filled parenting encouragement, ...
59:43
2021-09-20
Family worship and family discipleship are two areas in our home that we've always wanted to be intentional about. But in the beginning of our marriage, we struggled knowing what this looks like. It's been a journey through the years developing this cultu...
55:09
2021-09-13
I've gotten some really random questions lately that didn't build into an entire episode themselves and so I decided to turn them into a little stand alone episode. I love when Allie Beth Stuckey does this! So let's jump in.
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49:44
2021-09-10
If you are needing some encouragement for where is our world headed? Then tune into this second part series of A Theology of Hope. You can listen to part 1 here.
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51:45
2021-08-30
Anyone else feeling super stressed and overwhelmed with everything going on? I've seen countless posts this week about how heavy everything feels and all of the stress of this world. But how do we, as Christians, face this present age, and the future to c...
30:43
2021-08-19
When I began looking into hospitality about 12 years ago, I felt totally overwhelmed. It felt like such a big thing to be, because I just didn't know what it looked like or how to practice it. So in today's last episode of our hospitality mini series, we ...
28:56
2021-08-14
We are doing a little mini series right now on hospitality. In the last episode, we took a look at hospitality in the Old Testament and why it was important to them. We have to start first with the Old Testament because their view of hostility greatly inf...
29:59
2021-08-04
In the last episode we discussed ways in which we can serve within our homes. Today we are going to kick off a little mini series on hospitality. When looking at practicing Biblical hospitality, lets begin at the beginning, in the Old Testament.
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28:11
2021-07-29
We spent the first 10 episodes of our 25 Foundational Episode series chatting about routines, habits, and how we can find joy in our homes all for God's Glory. The last part of what we want to focus on in our homes, is serving! Today we are going to talk ...
39:25
2021-07-26
We've been really working on routines around here. It's been one of those seasons where I need to tighten up our routines and habits for the whole family. In episode 9, we discussed a solid morning routine which will make your day go so much smoother. But...
34:23
2021-07-19
For the past couple of months, I've been focusing on meal planning and getting my kitchen under control. And while there are so many fantastic practical things we can talk about when it comes to meal planning, the biggest thing I want to talk about is the...
30:33
2021-07-12
I have become very passionate about establishing a solid morning routine in my day because it makes such a huge difference in the work I can get done in a day but also attitudes! Tune into this episode to hear about my morning routine and how I use it to ...
29:41
2021-06-28
In the past episode, we discussed redeeming our time for God's Glory. Next we are going to dive into developing good morning and evening routines. But before we do, I want to pause and take a little look at the Proverbs 31 woman and something she can teac...
43:40
2021-06-20
As we kick off our next mini series on productivity and routines, we first need to start with the concept of our time. How do we use our time to serve the Lord? How can we redeem our time all for His glory and in finding joy in our homes? Let's dive into ...
43:56
2021-06-11
Ever year, I do a recap of our homeschool year to share what has been working well and sharing all the resources we used. Listen to to a fun homeschooling convo today.
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43:00
2021-06-03
In the last episode, we talked about the Biblical idea and encouragement behind Biblical REST. God wants us to rest and in fact, we need to rest in Him. Resting in Him will produce more rest in our life overall. What how do we go about cultivating true re...
44:20
2021-05-31
Rest is a topic that Christian women are not talking enough about. In fact, we tend to glorify busy. We glorify perfection, and doing more, and sometimes we even glorify a too full messy life over a more restful life. Today we are going to dive into what ...
48:41
2021-05-24
We are on a quest here with this ministry...to find joy in the everyday. And that's no easy task. We've talked about. 1. The Ministry of Home 2. How the Gospel Impacts Our Homes. 3. Finding Glory in the Mundane Moments. And now, practical ways to find joy...
41:17
2021-05-17
In episode #1 (of our new relaunch of the podcast) we talked about the ministry of home and #2 focused on how the Gospel impacts all we do. Today we are chatting about finding glory in the mundane moments.
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43:47
2021-05-10
Last week we talked about our ministry at home. We need to have a focus on Christ that is all encompassing of our life. And this leads us to our 2nd foundational episode: The Gospel as our central focus within the home.
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35:39
2021-05-06
Welcome!! It's relaunch day of our podcast! For 330 episodes, we've been the Homemaking Foundations Podcast. But we are rebranding everything under our new name, including the podcast. So welcome to season 1, episode 1 of the Finding Joy in Your Home podc...
57:42
2021-05-03
As we've embarked on full time travel this past year, we've learned so much! As of the day I'm recording this, we have been traveling full time for exactly 11 months. And while I feel like we are always refining the process, we've also gotten so much bett...
34:42
2021-04-26
Mother's Day is coming up in a few weeks. And while we may look forward to the day (or not), it can also be hard with expectations and a lot of emotions.
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39:43
2021-04-19
Anxiety is no stranger to both Phylicia and myself. In this episode, my guest Phylicia Masonheimer, is going to share her journey with battling anxiety from a Biblical and practical stand point. It's a very encouraging chat. Let's dive in!
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35:08
2021-04-10
In our culture, we run from hard things. We tend to think that hard = bad or wrong. But today I'm going to give you some encouragement that hard doesn't necessarily mean bad. In fact, God often does His biggest work in Hard. Listen in!
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26:23
2021-03-29
We hear all the time that "you are enough" or "just believe in yourself." But what happens when you are NOT enough? When you can't just make it happen or work it all out? We run headlong into trouble in our life when we start relying on OUR strength inste...
40:51
2021-03-22
Mentoring is such an important topic in the Church today, but it's to still feel left wondering what it looks like. In today's episode we are going to discuss some different ways that mentoring can look in real life and a call to the importance of the loc...
36:05
2021-03-15
My reading time has fluxuated greatly in the past year. And after only hitting 50% of my reading goal in 2020, I knew I wanted to really dive back into better reading habits this year. And so far, I'm smashing my reading goals and have formed some new hab...
28:50
2021-03-06
In this episode we are going to be discussing what it means to serve others with a heart of humility. We will focus on laying aside pride and putting on humility...in all areas of our lives! Listen in:
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50:32
2021-02-27
Here in our 5th and final part of our eschatology series, we are going a Q&A wrap up. Jason and I are sharing where we've landed on this whole debate (maybe), determining churches based off Eschatology (should we??), viewing current events, and where do w...
48:53
2021-02-20
Welcome to the fourth part of our Eschatology series: A look at the end times. In part 1, we covered WHY you should care about Eschatology and why it’s worth spending our time on. Then in part 2 we covered the Premillennial viewpoint and part 3 we cov...
27:44
2021-02-17
Welcome to the third part of our Eschatology series: A look at the end times. In part 1, we covered WHY you should care about Eschatology and why it's worth spending our time on. Then in part 2 we covered the Premillennial viewpoint. Now we are going to d...
49:37
2021-02-16
Welcome to the second part of our Eschatology series: A look at the end times. In part 1, we covered WHY you should care about Eschatology and why it's worth spending our time on. Now we are going to deep dive into the first viewpoint: Premillennialism. T...
47:41
2021-02-06
Jason and I have done a deep dive study into eschatology this year. And what was once a very confusing theological idea has turned into a very rich and profitable theological point for both of us. We are kicking off this mini series (A Look at the End Tim...
44:23
2021-01-30
Last week we talked about getting to the bottom of WORK, leisure, and what's the point? Today we are looking at the next logical topic: building out your schedule and the importance of taking care of yourself. Listen in here:
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51:59
2021-01-21
If you want to get more productive in life, then a really important place to start is our view of work (and leisure). How we view the work we do (especially those mundane moments of our day) has a really big impact on how we craft our own habits and routi...
52:43
2021-01-11
Are you finding yourself needing to fight for JOY this year? In this episode we are going straight to the Bible to see what our source of Joy is and how we can find steadfast joy and peace this year and beyond. Listen in for some deep encouragement today!...
41:31
2021-01-10
It's here! We are finally diving into our 2021 Christian Reading Challenge! If you've followed along with us, you know this is our 5th year in a row issuing a reading challenge (and taking one on ourselves). This year we've changed it up a little bit to m...
38:23
2021-01-02
Today I'm sharing my top 10 books that I read this last year. I love reflecting back over the books I've read and I've got some good ones to recommend to you today. Listen in!
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34:36
2020-12-24
I love setting goals for the new year! For 2021, my goals are based off of my word for this year and the focus I want to have. Listen in to my 12 goals I'll be working on this year!
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34:00
2020-12-21
This is my 7th year picking a word for my year. Last year I expressed that I always love picking my word for the year but I had difficulty in picking one for 2020. Well that's true again this year. I thought and prayed about it a lot but I think I landed ...
39:41
2020-12-19
Church with littles in tow can be tough. Worth it, but tough. In this episode we are going to chat about the importance of being in Church as a family and some tips for making it easier.
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42:44
2020-12-11
This week we are chatting about DATING your husband. Having more fun together as a couple and how to bring the laughter (and the fun!) back into your marriage. Listen in!
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44:03
2020-12-04
This month we are going to be chatting a lot about reading, how to read more, and WHY we would want to read more. Today I'm giving some reasons for investing in reading and some tips for reading more...no matter what that means for YOU! Listen in!
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37:54
2020-11-29
My kitchen has changed dramatically over the past few years as I've gotten into good habits of batch booking. In this episode, I'll share how I use batch cooking in a busy schedule and some terrific resources for doing it in your kitchen as well. Listen i...
37:28
2020-11-21
In hard seasons, in mundane moments and everything in between, the Gospel needs to shape our responses, our attitude and our home. Often we think of the Gospel as something that was important at that moment of salvation. Christ died for me, I'm forgiven...
36:38
2020-11-13
I have one big goal in my kitchen: nourish my family with good, nutritious food so that we all have the energy and vitality to serve the Lord. BUT it has to be simple and easy or I'll never be able to do it. So in this episode I'm going to share a bit beh...
44:24
2020-11-08
Are you feeling frazzled right now? Maybe overwhelmed as you look to the end of the year and a start of a new one? I've been feeling that a lot this year so I had to remind myself: There is important Kingdom work for me to do each day. I just need to refo...
32:19
2020-10-29
It's November and the Holiday's are almost here. I don't know about you, but once November hits, I feel like we hit fast forward on the year. So as we look forward to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and making memories as a family...I want to be intentional! Her...
23:31
2020-10-23
It’s been such an insane year. And one thing has been clear to me: I haven’t been making relationships in my life a big enough priority. Listen in to the 3 areas I'm working on relationships in my life: in my parenting, in my marriage, and in my frien...
27:25
2020-10-12
It's been a rough year. Am I right? But 2021 doesn't have to be. Let's head into this next year with JOY! Here's what I'm working on:
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31:16
2020-10-10
We are gearing up for our 7th annual online homemaking conference. As we've been sharing about it this week, I thought I would share a little history of our online conferences, how they came to be, and some sneak peeks of what's coming up in our ministry ...
38:27
2020-10-01
Helping our kids know God's Word (and hopefully come to cherish it) is such an important task! But it can also be a very overwhelming task. In this episode, we will share some some great resources for helping our kids know God's Word. Listen in!
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43:58
2020-09-26
There's never been a more important time to be in God's Word. But I know so many of us struggle to make that a habit in our own lives and also to help our kids make it a habit in their own life. In this episode, we'll hear from Laura & Emily from Risen Mo...
45:01
2020-09-18
When I started my healthy living journey, I was so overwhelmed. It felt like there were so many areas I wanted to work on from diving into non-toxic products in my home, to healthy cooking, to figuring out healthy hormones and more. So today's episode is ...
45:32
2020-09-10
I'm taking a stand this year. 2020 is the year of directing my family back to Christ and making a Gospel Centered, Christ focused atmosphere in my home. In this episode I share 7 resources we've been enjoying for helping in that regard!
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28:12
2020-09-03
I've talked about morning baskets here on the podcast before, but usually when we talk about them, we are referring to reading more with your kids and/or homeschooling. But today we are going to chat about this morning basket concept and how everyone can ...
30:17
2020-08-27
In the last episode I jumped right into sharing new habits & routines I've been working on for this new season. In this episode we go back to the beginning of HOW do we figure out what these new habits and routines should be. It all starts with the baby s...
46:30
2020-08-20
I am in a season of building routines and finding a good rhythm. Slowly, things are coming together as we head into the rest of the year. In this episode, I'm going to share some tips on building out a good routine and what is working well for us in this ...
39:53
2020-08-13
In the last episode, we discussed what it means to meditate upon God's Word (and why this practice is so important)! In this episode, we are going to get practical and look at HOW we mediate and incorporate it into daily life. Listen in!
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27:39
2020-08-07
Are you struggling with a good perspective right now? Are you letting fear or anxiety crowd your mind? In this episode we are going to look to the puritans to give us a fresh perspective on meditation and creating a battle plan for the mind! Listen in:
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39:37
2020-07-18
We have been living in a renovated 32 foot travel trailer as we travel full time around the United States. While it's been amazing, it has also come with it's own challenges in living tiny. In today's epsiode I'm going to share some of the important lesso...
41:46
2020-07-16
Are you struggling to find joy and peace in your life right now? Me too! In this episode we will break down some practical ways we can learn to grow in the Lord when it comes to trust and peace! Listen in:
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43:27
2020-07-10
Are you struggling this year to trust in the Lord? Are you wrestling with fear and anxiety? Today we are going to look to Scripture to see how we can learn how to trust in the promises of God. Listen in:
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39:06
2020-06-27
Welcome to part 2 in my series on homeschooling. In this episode I am going to share our unhurried approach to homeschooling and what our daily routine looks like. Listen in!
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50:13
2020-06-26
I know many people have questions about homeschooling right now. How to do it, what the different approaches are, what does an easy homeschool day look like and more. Listen in to Part 1 today where we go over the reasons why we chose to homeschool and 5 ...
34:18
2020-06-13
This month we finally hit the road. After 18+ months of planning, we are finally traveling around the United States in our renovated 32 foot travel trailer. Today I'm sharing what our first two weeks of being on the road have been like! Listen in here:
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36:49
2020-06-11
We've been talking a lot lately about extending hospitality. But how do we extend hospitality during unusual seasons? In this episode we are chatting about creative ways to extend hospitality and love our neighbors. Listen in!
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36:22
2020-05-28
The Bible has a surprising lot to say about hospitality throughout both the old testament and the new testament. In today's podcast episode, are going to take a journey through the bible to discover what it has to say about Biblical hospitality.
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40:54
2020-05-15
What does it mean to practice hospitality in a radically ordinary way? What if we started to view our homes as jumping off points for the Gospel and as very powerful forms of ministry? In today's episode we discuss all of that and more! Listen in:
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36:45
2020-05-07
Do you ever have those days where you feel like a failure? When things just don't seem to work and you get so discouraged? I was having one of those days today and decided to turn that into a little episode on encouragement...Listen in!
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42:54
2020-05-01
My biggest desire for my home is to make it centered around Christ. And one of the best things you can implement in that regard is regular and consistent family devotions. In this episode, Jenn shares with us some tips and encouragement for joyful and con...
43:07
2020-04-25
In today's episode we are going to cover some practical tips for when life feels crazy or overwhelming. In those ordinary days and in the extraordinary (like having a new baby like we did this week)! Listen in here:
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37:37
2020-04-17
Could you use some encouragement today? Are you struggling with financial stress, family issues, welcoming a new baby into the home soon, chronic illness, or any other number of things that can make life a bit more stressful? I think most of us are strugg...
53:06
2020-04-11
Meal planning is something that most of us could use help on these days! Thankfully, we have Stacy Meyers from Humorous Homemaking helping us out today with her tips for finding balance in meal planning. Listen in here:
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29:49
2020-04-10
Are you hoping to read more in 2020? It's been such a busy time around here the last few weeks that I haven't really been reading. So join me in today's episode for some reading motivation as well as my favorite books I've read so far in 2020!
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29:10
2020-04-09
Are you looking for some good resources for teaching your kids about God? Are you looking for some ways to entertain them that are GOOD resources? Today I'm sharing all my favorite Biblical resources for kids. Listen in here (and then share your own)!
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41:21
2020-04-07
Are you struggling to work from home right now? Is it all new and you are wondering how to get work done? Jason and I have been working from home for 5 years and we share what has worked (and what hasn't worked for us) in this episode! Listen in:
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59:01
2020-03-26
It's been a long month for all of us and one in which many of us have been looking for ways to entertain our kids (and try to get some things done around the house or for work)! In today's episode, we are going to chat about some of my favorite ways to ke...
41:21
2020-03-19
Are you suddenly finding yourself stuck at home with a bunch of people who also can't leave the house? It's quite an adjustment period for all of us right now but especially when you are not used to everyone being home all the time. Jason and I have been ...
36:09
2020-03-10
It's been a tough month for many of us and we are facing the unknown of what Spring & Summer are going to bring. In the last episode we talked about what it means to be dependent on God and today, we are going to chat about how we can bring more JOY into ...
44:07
2020-03-09
So many of us are facing a lot of fear, panic, anxiety, and the unknown right now. Today's episode is meant to serve as some encouragement in this fearful time. When we get anxious, where should we turn? HOW do we learn to trust in God more and become dep...
57:31
2020-03-05
We are a few weeks away from meeting baby #6 and we are getting excited! However, it also hit me this week that I really haven't prepped anything for his arrival. So this week I'm sharing all my newborn essentials as I gather this stuff all together mysel...
54:48
2020-02-29
It's super hard to use our time well. There are so many things that we can spend our time on each and every day. So how do we start to use our time well? Especially when we want to work on new habits or routines. Let's chat today about how we can use our ...
35:48
2020-02-27
It's been a bit of a stressful year so far. We've had sickness and lots of unusual things going on and we are moving. Yet, there is also a ton of other stuff we've had to get done. So today's episode is going to be all about: how to get things done (and b...
49:10
2020-02-26
We have some very exciting plans coming up for 2020! Our family is planning on starting full time travel around the United States. Our goal: to visit all 50 states. In this podcast episode, Jason will be joining me to share our plans and do a fun Q&A on w...
42:37
2020-02-14
Loving our husbands feels like something that should just come naturally. But once you've been married for longer than 10 minutes, you realize that loving your husband takes real, intentional work and thought. Today on the podcast we are going to be discu...
55:33
2020-02-12
Do you want to raise your children to be readers? In this episode we are going to dive into encouragement and resources for creating a culture of reading in your home - for kids and mom!
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41:11
2020-01-24
The Bible calls us to encourage one another in Christ. We are to be there for those in our lives and we are to encourage them. But what does this look like on a practical level? This episode will explore how we can be encouragers to those in our life and ...
33:41
2020-01-23
It might sound funny to assign goals for my spiritual disciplines this year. But I want to make sure I'm being intentional with my relationship with the Lord in 2020. So here are my 4 spiritual goals that I'll be working on this year. Listen in!
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33:37
2020-01-16
One of my big goals this year is to establish a better morning routine. I have 3 areas I want to tackle in my new morning routine and in today's episode, I'm going to share my new 21 minute morning routine that is simple to implement! Want to join me, lis...
43:29
2020-01-09
This week on Instagram we've been chatting a lot about routines, getting more done, and saving time. So in today's podcast episode, I'm sharing my 5 tips for how to be more productive...when you have no time.
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31:11
2020-01-03
If you are looking for the MEN'S companion reading challenge for 2020, you can find it here! Happy reading!!
Welcome to the 2020 reading challenge! It's my favorite time of the year and I am so excited to see how many books we all read this year. Th...
57:24
2019-12-27
This is a long-requested episode! Today I'm sharing all my pregnancy favorites but I'm sure I missed some, so make sure you share all your favorites as well over on Instagram.
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2019-12-19
One of my big goals for 2020 is getting into a better fitness routine. I know that if I can work on my physical health, it can help me have more energy for my family and ministry. Listen in to this awesome interview today between myself and Beth Learn!
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38:15
2019-12-14
For the first time in 3 years, Jason and I are both hitting our reading goal this year! Next week we are releasing our 2020 reading challenge and I'm preparing for that by reflecting on my favorite books from 2019. Listen in for some good books to add to ...
42:33
2019-12-13
I love this time of year! It's time to make new goals for next year and I have 5 areas I want to work on as we head into 2020. Another great episode to listen to in conjunction with this one is my Word for 2020.
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48:45
2019-12-05
This is my 6th year picking a word for my year. It's always a tough decision to nail down my word, but this year was particularly hard because I had a hard time really pinpointing what I wanted to work on in 2020. I felt a little all over the place trying...
37:11
2019-11-27
This is a super fun episode and next installment in our series, Finding Joy in Your Home. Today we are chatting about specific hobbies and ideas for investing in yourself. I'm going to share ideas from YOU guys on what you do for fun. Listen in!
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43:54
2019-11-26
An important part of this series we are working through here on the podcast is finding more joy and peace in your life and home. A HUGE part of that is turning to the Lord and making him of ultimate importance. But there are some other things to consider ...
40:27
2019-11-22
As women, we have a unique ability to set the tone in our homes - for the good or the bad! With our thoughts, actions, and speech we can either drive our family towards God or tear them away from Him. this lesson is going to cover what it looks like to se...
38:45
2019-11-22
Intentional, Biblical rest is an important part of finding more joy in our home and in our lives. In this next installment of our series, we will dive into the WHY behind getting rest and the HOW to make it happen.
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36:21
2019-11-18
Do you have people always looking to you for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks? Jamerrill will show you how real life freezer cooking can help you streamline and simplify your family meal times. She will show you freezer cooking strategies, tips for bi...
37:12
2019-11-12
Developing a mission statement for your life, for your family, and for your home can be a powerful tool to help give you clarity and direction. It doesn’t have to be a long or complicated process, with just a few minutes, you can put some real thought a...
46:31
2019-11-07
Welcome to the next installment in our Finding Joy in Your Home Series. Today we are chatting about a topic that is easy to overlook but SO important: How to figure out those BIG priorities are for your family so you can start building your ideal schedul...
35:43
2019-10-29
Part two of our brand new series, Finding Joy in Your Home is focused on taking care of ourselves physically so that we can thrive mentally, emotionally and spiritually! It's a key piece of finding more joy and peace in the every day.
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40:15
2019-10-24
Welcome to episode #1 of our brand new 12 week series: Finding Joy in Your Home. We are kicking off this super practical series by laying the groundwork for everything we will talk about: what do you do when you struggle to find joy? Where do we turn? L...
30:17
2019-10-21
I am SO excited to be kicking off this series on Finding Joy in Your Home. Over the next 12 weeks we are going to dive into this topic and cover some really helpful lessons. I can't wait to dive into. This introductory episode will set us up well for les...
37:37
2019-10-10
Join Jason and I in this episode as we share our journey with family worship. Hint hint: It did NOT happen naturally and we didn't know what it was suppose to look like. We've got some great resources to share in this episode.
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39:51
2019-10-04
Do you ever feel like your day is drudgery? Do you wake up facing another un-important feeling day? What about when you are just not sure why you work so hard day in and day out? If you identify with any of these - listen in today for some encouragement a...
50:25
2019-09-26
Are you stuck in a season of not being in God's Word? I know I go in and out of seasons of being in the daily habit of reading God's Word and faithful prayer and then I have super dry seasons. In this episode we are going to cover some simple ways you can...
56:41
2019-09-23
Are you dealing with fatigue, stress, over daily overwhelm? Then this episode is for you! In it we are going to cover physical as well as some emotional and mental tips you can do to overcome that daily fatigue and stress. Get ready, this is going to be...
55:11
2019-09-12
Our big aim and goal this year with homeschooling is instilling a love of learning in our kids. That's a tall order but also a fun goal to work towards. In this episode I am going to share our homeschooling picks and curriculum for this year and how we ar...
52:54
2019-09-05
Self care is a popular term and discussion item right now. But what about self care from a Biblical perspective? Should we invest in ourselves? Do we need to think about self-care? In this episode we are going to talk about three important topics: spiritu...
46:13
2019-08-30
It's that time of year again: back to school! And over on Instagram all week we've been doing homeschooling Q&A's and it's brought up a ton of fun discussions. So we are bringing the Q&A to the podcast. Listen in:
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48:42
2019-08-22
This has been a BIG topic the past few months in our house: How to create a Gospel Centered Home! In today's episode we are going to chat about 4 important ways to do this: 1) Centering yourself on the Gospel, 2)Centering your home on the Gospel, 3) Using...
29:45
2019-08-09
As we head into the Fall, I'm desperate and ready for some better routines! I really want to tackle better morning routines, but I know that that morning routine needs to first start with a better evening routine FIRST. So today I'm sharing a little encou...
38:28
2019-08-02
In the past episode we talked about what happens when we grumbling and complaining take over our home. We discussed the heart of the issue and why we need to address grumbling in the home. Today, we are going to dive into some practical resources and idea...
36:41
2019-08-01
We all know how destructive grumbling and complaining can be. We want to cover our ears when our kids are complaining in the back seat of the van that they are hungry. We roll our eyes when our husbands complain again about the air conditioner making that...
47:42
2019-07-26
I've been on a long time quest for a healthier kitchen. A couple of years ago I took a giant step in that quest that has become one of the best things I've ever done in my kitchen: I started grinding my own grains. And while that might sound crazy, it's...
55:20
2019-07-12
Meal planning and grocery shopping can be so hard to fit into a busy schedule. But one mom I know does it beautifully (and she has 8 kids)! Listen in to the podcast today as Jammerill Stewart from Large Family Table shares her tips for getting food on the...
55:30
2019-07-12
I've got my favorite guest back on the show today! My husband Jason is cohosting with me to do a little Q&A. We are going to chat about date nights, strengths and weaknesses in marriage, what our thoughts were finding out we were having twins, our upcomin...
53:48
2019-07-08
Are you feeling burnt out? Do you often feel overwhelmed? Do you lack joy on a daily basis? I've experienced all of those. And I've also learned some really good ways to avoid that burn out and overwhelm. Listen in today for tips on creating a culture in ...
36:15
2019-06-28
Friendships are so hard for so many of us! And figuring out how to balance friendships and relationships well is a life long struggle! I know this is something I've been wanting to grow in for a long time. Join my friend Angie on this episode as she share...
47:06
2019-06-27
Social media, and the internet at large, can be very helpful tools (such as listening to this podcast)! They can also waste massive amounts of time and become problems. How do we evaluate if we are spending too much time online? And how can we use social ...
49:25
2019-06-27
Today we are chatting about all our favorite natural summer tips and ideas! I've got my sister Sienna on the show today and between the two of us we have (almost) 8 kids 6 and under and we are always on the look out for new summer favorites. Here are the ...
51:08
2019-06-21
STRESS, lack of sleep, and hormonal imbalances have been very big struggles for me over the past few years. I found myself struggling with health issues that I didn't know how to identify and didn't know how to start researching them. Here I am over two y...
36:19
2019-06-20
There is not place like the family...for conflict and fights to rage! It's easy to let home life and family relationships suffer form unresolved conflict and failing to know how to deal with these issues in a Biblical way. In today's episode we are going ...
41:52
2019-06-14
I'm on a mission this year to recapture the joy and passion in my motherhood (and family as a whole)! I want to make sure I am not letting these years pass me by by being too busy to stop and chat or read a book with the kids. Toady we are going to chat a...
50:40
2019-06-13
I am not naturally very good at keeping up on the home but as I've learned some tricks over the years it has helped so much! In this episode, Marci is going to share some of those practical tips and systems for keeping up on your home without all the stre...
51:15
2019-06-07
Marci Ferrell from Thankful Homemaker has been a huge encouragement and mentor in my own personal life. And today, she is on the podcast sharing encouraging with all of us on loving and cherishing our homes (all aspects of it)! Listen in:
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38:30
2019-06-06
We kicked off a reading challenge this week with our kids and it's been rally fun! We built in some goals and incentives and the whole family is on board and excited to our reading goals. Every member of the family has their own reading goals - including ...
39:25
2019-05-31
I want to be really intentional this summer with my time in the Word. I crazy sweet moments with the Lord and time set aside to do this. So whether you are facing a realizing and calm summer, or more likely, a crazy and hectic one...let's all brainstorm t...
44:31
2019-05-30
I have a passion and a dream this summer to make more space to hang out as a family, go on more hikes together, and make sure that we are creating the time and the space to teach our children about the Lord. I want to slow down this summer and make more t...
34:46
2019-05-24
It's been on my heart a lot lately to make sure that I have a proper view of motherhood. I know in my head how important motherhood is and the grand end goal of raising up these kids. But it's really easy to forget how important the every day average mom...
22:05:46
2019-05-23
I am wrapping up this current homeschool year and starting to plan and collect resources for next year. So now is a great time to do a little recap of our homeschool curriculum we've used the past 2 years and what we will be using going into next year! I'...
41:44
2019-05-20
I love doing Q&A episodes here on the podcast because it allows me to cover a bunch of smaller/random topics that we don't normally get to cover. So join me today as we chat about our RV life update, my ideal weekly/daily schedules, our church denominatio...
43:17
2019-05-16
Rest has been a big battle for me. Finding the time for rest, knowing the best way to rest throughout my week, and not feeling GUILTY about taking adequate rest. In this episode we are going to look at how Biblical rest is a necessary part of your day and...
29:09
2019-05-09
It's easy to feel overwhelmed and under-appreciated on a regular basis. Do you ever wonder "I wish they would just notice all I do this for this family?" or do you feel think "If only they realized how much I work and all I do?"
You are not alone in thes...
55:43
2019-05-03
Are you struggling to develop new habits and routines (I'm over here raising my hand!)? Listen in to this episode today and Kat will share how just 3 minutes (yes, really just 3 minutes) can change your morning routine and have a big impact!
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48:20
2019-05-02
One of my favorite books of all time is Refresh by Shona Murray. It's a reminder to live a grace-paced life in all we do. And today she is on the podcast sharing with us how to do just that!
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36:23
2019-04-26
I talk about reading a LOT. It’s a hobby of mine but it’s also an important tool I use in my Spiritual growth. Because I read a lot and talk about it a lot, I get a ton of questions about reading and the best ways to fit it into a busy homemaker’s ...
50:44
2019-04-25
I got a comment from a friend who was feeling overwhelmed and like her work in the home is just plain pointless sometimes. And my heart went out to her!
Last week I addressed the first part of her question: When Your Work Just Doesn’t Feel Worthwhil...
37:42
2019-04-19
Last week I shared an episode giving some tips for dealing with busy hectic seasons and it's been a really popular one! I just posted it last week and I've already heard from several people who have listened to the episode multiple times.
And I think I k...
35:08
2019-04-17
One of my big reading goals this year is reading more classics. The next series I've reading is Little House on the Prairie and I've fallen in love with this series! It's been teaching me a lot of life lessons and cementing the importance of other lesson...
37:54
2019-04-15
For the past month we've been renovating our house getting it ready to sell and we got really really sick. It hasn't been the worst month but we have been in a busy season the last 3-4 weeks. Because of this, I've been getting a ton of questions about how...
38:05
2019-04-05
It's health week here on the podcast! In the previous episode we focused on healthy eating, and today we are talking about establishing other healthy habits. This is a fun topic to talk about (and SO motivating)!
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44:43
2019-04-04
This week on the podcast we are talking about all things healhy! In the next episode we will be chatting about getting moving and exercise. Today on the show we are chatting about cooking healthy food and how to make it yummy!
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29:46
2019-03-29
One of my big reading goals for this year (that I kind of forgot about) is reading more classic books. I recently got back on the band wagon and I've read 3 classic books and I'm loving it! Join me in this episode today as I share what I've been learnin...
22:00:19
2019-03-23
Do you ever have seasons where it just feels harder to connect with God? Have you (or are you) walking through a difficult or particularly busy season and you just don’t know how to fit it in or where to find the time? Jump into this episode today to d...
50:49
2019-03-07
One of the best things we can do when raising our kids is teach them essential life skills. One of those is cooking and getting comfortable in the kitchen. In this practical and hands on episode, Laura Coppinger shares her secrets for getting kids to help...
44:43
2019-03-06
I've read 25 books so far this year out of my goal of 104 books. Today I'm sharing my top 9 books I've read so far this year:
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41:59
2019-02-28
Contentment has become a major theme in my life. It's something that I keep coming back to again and again - especially in the past 2 years. Today I'm sharing about contentment, discontentment, trusting in God, and 3 questions to ask yourself to determine...
30:39
2019-02-18
A good evening routine is KEY to a good day and routine for me! But it took me along time to figure this out. I focused so long on an effective morning routine but I finally discovered that the key to a good morning, is an awesome and functional evening r...
39:49
2019-02-16
The podcast is ALL about productivity and organization this week and we are kicking off the discussion with one of my favorite planning gals, Laura Smith from i Heart Planners. She's share her 6 secrets for staying organized!
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43:46
2019-02-14
When life is hard - you add another baby, you lose someone close to you, financial or job loss hits, and the list goes on - it can be hard if you don't know where to turn. In today's episode I'm sharing a bit about some of my struggles over the past 6 yea...
51:01
2019-02-09
The idea that I need to return to again and again in my life and daily routine: is treasuring the Gospel in my home. So in today's episode, we will be discussing what it means to make the Gospel known in your home and some practical ideas for making it a ...
42:12
2019-02-07
With 5 young kids, a house to take care of, and a growing business people often ask me how I find the time to bake or read a book. And while I don't have a lot of extra time for any of these things, I do manage to find a little bit of time in my daily ro...
28:02
2019-01-25
Wanting to work on goal setting this year or getting your year off to a good start? We have 3 fabulous books for you today that take you through a great system for planning...and doing it all according to God's priorities for our days! Listen in here:
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28:53
2019-01-23
I've been having a lot of fun this year planning out my goals for our family, business, and even my crazy reading goals! But throughout this process, it leads me to one discussion again and again. And that discussion is - what is my ONE THING and my own m...
21:00:00
2019-01-17
We are back today with our second book discussion. This time Jason and I are chatting about Charles Spurgeon's book All of Grace. If you haven't read the book yet, no problem! Jump into this episode anyway because we give a reading challenge update, chat...
27:19
2019-01-16
I really love the start of a new year! It's a fresh slate to make goals, plan for a terrific year, and plan in the most important things in life. Listen in to the 9 goals I'll be working on in 2019.
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21:00:00
2019-01-12
It was my birthday last week and I've seen a few of these fun lists going around lately so I figured it was the perfect time to take a pause in the podcast and share a fun little chatting episode. Here are 29 very interested (AKA random things I think abo...
34:13
2019-01-11
During 2018, our family had a huge emphasis on healthy eating (in fact, I think it's one of the areas that I actually did really well in - and a large part of that was out of pure necessity)! You can read about my health struggles from 2017-2018 here. I ...
21:00:00
2018-12-30
This is my fifth year picking a word for my year and I am just as excited as that first time to pick a word and a general direction for my year. In today's episode I am going to share my word for the year, what goals and ideas this will entail, and then I...
24:19
2018-12-23
I'm so excited to have Jason taking over my blog today. I shared my own 2019 Christian Reading Challenge for Women earlier this week. If you're a man, feel free to follow along with this challenge by yourself OR wrangle your wife into the women's compan...
21:51
2018-12-20
If you are looking for the MEN'S companion reading challenge for 2019, you can find it here! Happy reading!!
Welcome to the 2019 reading challenge! This is our 3rd year in a row running our reading challenge and it's been a blast. Jason and I have alway...
27:31
2018-12-13
Today we are wrapping up our November and December read aloud: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. Listen along to if you finished the book or you just want to listen to us chat about the lesson's we've been learning about contentment in our lives. L...
41:42
2018-12-09
Over the course of our marriage, we've noticed one very important thing about staying best friends: we love to laugh and play together! The busyness of life can choke out those good intentions though, so today we are chatting about our favorite games toge...
45:35
2018-12-08
Out of the 80 some books I've read so far this year, 10 stand out as clear favorites. Tune in today to hear my top 10 favorite books of 2018. And then go back and listen to my top 10 favorite books of 2017.
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21:00:00
2018-11-30
As a busy mom, it can feel so hard to know how to keep up on pictures and preserving family memories! What's a busy woman to do today and what are some cool new ideas for doing this? I'm glad you asked, listen in today:
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21:00:00
2018-11-28
Anger within the home can be a really hard problem to address and deal with. With a large family of 10, and as an adoptive mom of 7, Tricia knows a thing or two about battling anger in the home. In this episode, Tricia and I will discuss anger in the home...
56:55
2018-11-24
This is a departure from my normal topics, but since we have two sets of twins, it's something I get asked about all the time. So today I'm sharing all of my favorite tips for life with twins, multiples, or just surviving early motherhood! Listen in for o...
49:19
2018-11-21
It's the season to be thankful...but what do we do when troubled times have hit and it's not so easy to focus on being thankful, grateful, or joyful? In today's episode we are focusing on how we can choose thankfulness even in the tough times...all throug...
39:18
2018-11-20
Are you struggling to stay motivated in your home and priorities? Do you struggle with the energy or even the desire to want to get into better habits and routines? I get it. I've been there and today we are going to talk about what happens when that lazi...
41:16
2018-11-16
We get asked a lot about our favorite marriage and parenting books. So we complied a list of our favorite books broken up by category: marriage, family life, and parenting. Listen in to hear Jason and Jami discuss their favorites:
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43:52
2018-11-13
As we venture into homeschool life in our family, one thing has become clear: the organizing of it all can be a hassle...and I am only homeschooling two of my kids so far! Today I'm chatting with Lisa Woodruff all about how to organize our homeschool from...
33:15
2018-11-09
When I got married, I had zero cooking skills. I had no idea what I was doing in the kitchen and felt like I had a lot of catch up to do. So today we are going to chat about my favorite cookbooks, tips, and other resources for cooking on a budget!
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35:40
2018-11-07
The Christmas season is almost here and can bring wonderful family times and memories. Or it can be full of stress and unmet expectations. In today's episode, Victoria shares how we can be intentional with our holiday planning and expectations.
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28:19
2018-11-07
The holidays are almost here and it's time to start thinking about your holiday traditions and what you want to accomplish over the next 2 months. Listen in today as I share what we are hoping to accomplish (and focus on) this holiday season.
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16:21
2018-11-05
We have got some exciting news around here for all you readers (or those who want to read more)! Jason and I have a brand new podcast launch on Monday November 5th - listen in today for all the amazing details!
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28:17
2018-10-29
God's design for the family is a good and wonderful gift...and vary widely! From the single mom, to the family adopting, to the single gal, to the couple trying to conceive, and so many more situations.
In today's episode we are going to open up the d...
21:00:00
2018-10-23
I've got my favorite guest back on the show today (and my partner in crime) Jason! Today we are chatting about how to cultivate friendship within marriage and what has worked well for us to actually have FUN together. Listen in here:
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38:32
2018-10-20
For October, I've slowly been working on making better habits in my day. After a busy Summer and busy September, I'm desperate for some better routines in my day. And today I'm sharing what those things are that I'll be working on.
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52:27
2018-10-14
It's been almost a year since I revolutionized my kitchen and started grinding my own grains. I know it sounds crazy that I grind all my own grains. I originally had the idea that grinding my own grains would be hard, complicated, and more importantly tak...
53:15
2018-10-01
Is your life feeling out of order? Does your home feel like it's in constant chaos? There's a really good chance that you need to DECLUTTER! And decluttering isn’t just for the junk drawer - when you figure out how to declutter all the areas of your lif...
26:34
2018-09-22
Earlier this week on the podcast we started talking about the first 4 ways to cultivate meaningful relationships. Today we are going to discuss the second 4. Listen in here:
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30:52
2018-09-20
Cultivating meaningful relationships is pretty high up there on many of our priority lists. But it can feel so hard to know how to go about doing that. In today's episode we are going to explore what it means to care for one another in Gospel-centered rel...
45:01
2018-09-19
As a mom of many littles (5 kids 5 and under), I know how HARD and exhausting it can be to manage a house full of littles one. That's why I always love and value Amy Robert's input as an experienced mom with a house full of littles. Listen in today and sh...