Come Over for Dinner!

Join Mary Ellen Turner as she shares practical, realistic ways to practice hospitality in the busy years of raising little kids. From delicious meals the kids happily devour to a plan for preparing meals for others, Mary Ellen shares numerous tips you'll find very helpful. She discusses a clever cleaning tip, ways to welcome the littlest guests, an after-lunch treat for the adults, and how the freezer can help you stay prepared for hospitality. We also talk about the kitchen tools she reaches for every single day, items you may want to add to your own wish list. We're so glad you're here!

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Join Lorin Grimaldi, mom of six and church potluck coordinator, as she shares practical tips on feeding families at church and at home, teaching kids to help with cleaning, and using clever systems like color-coding to bring order to everyday life. She also shares her five-minute tip, a simple habit that helps you pause and warmly greet your guests. We talk about delicious recipes and the gift of unexpected hospitality, including simple ways to add a thoughtful, surprising extra touch. Plus, we highlight a variety of favorite product picks, including some delicious treats you need to try this summer! We're so glad you're here!

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Join Hero Merkle, a florist, caterer, and recent college grad, as she discusses the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements and shares stress-free strategies for cooking on a large scale. She's coordinated a delicious menu you’ll want to make again and again. Hero reveals a little-known grocery store hack, offers advice on thoughtful communication with guests, and highlights a must-have kitchen item everyone should own. Along the way we tell lots of stories that will have you laughing with us. We're so glad you're here!

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Join Hero Merkle, a florist, caterer, and recent college grad, as she discusses the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements and shares stress-free strategies for cooking on a large scale. She's coordinated a delicious menu you’ll want to make again and again. Hero reveals a little-known grocery store hack, offers advice on thoughtful communication with guests, and highlights a must-have kitchen item everyone should own. Along the way we tell lots of stories that will have you laughing with us. We're so glad you're here!

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Celebrate Easter with a three-day family feast - Feaster! Join Kim and Kristina Hatcher as they discuss how to expand the holiday into a whirlwind of fun, food, and activities for all ages. From starting the week with a Holy Week liturgy to planning a full Feaster schedule and recipes to feed the crowd, this episode is packed with ideas to make your celebration joyous. To cap it off, the Hatchers reveal a family favorite: the Feaster beer garden where adults share beers, kids sip sodas, and each person contributes a Scripture, song, painting, or reading to meditate on Easter. We're so glad you're here!

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Join Annika Haney, a college senior, as we talk about practicing hospitality in the middle of college life — from crêpe nights and roommate dinners that build community to birthday celebrations that make people feel loved. She shares practical ways to host on a budget and a busy schedule, living out her house motto: live with people, not just alongside them. Annika also offers favorite recipes, helpful hosting tips, a must-read book, and online tools that make cooking and gathering easier for any cook, young or old. We're so glad you're here!

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Join me for an inspiring conversation with Alyssa Donovan from Canada, best known for her incredible sourdough creations! We dive into everything from making your own starter to tips and resources for making delicious loaves. She even shares a dessert focaccia recipe! Alyssa talks about the best flours for gluten-free baking, so your baked goods turn out soft and fluffy, and she recommends a site with delicious recipes you'll refer to again and again. We discuss a way to make chores fun for kids, why an air fryer might be a kitchen must-have, and a Brussels sprouts recipe the whole family will love. We're so glad you're here!

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In this episode, Ginger Elmore, mother of nine, joins me with two of her daughters, Courtney and Trinity, to talk about raising capable, confident daughters who help create a hospitable home. Ginger shares wisdom on preparing girls to step in and skillfully take charge in the kitchen and other areas of hospitality, while Courtney and Trinity discuss what they've learned from their mom. Together, they share favorite menus for everything from after-church coffee hour to their weekly Wednesday family and friends dinner. You'll hear insights into large-scale hospitality, must-have items, and how to make every guest, especially the littlest ones, feel welcome. We're so glad you're here!

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Join Lizze Miller as she discusses how to dive into hospitality when you’re new to town (She's moved 7 times in 4 years!) and how to make others feel comfortable. Lizze shares her theory on building a well-balanced dish and menu and how to use a timeline approach. She's known best for cakes. You won't want to miss her famous recipe or her fun ideas for a cookbook club! We're so glad you're here! 

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Join Elizabeth Landis as we discuss her new book, The Forgotten Realm. While church and family are familiar places where we spend much of our time, Elizabeth helps us understand the often-overlooked civil realm and why it matters. She encourages us to make this realm a part of our lives and offers practical advice on where to begin. We then jump back into the family realm for quick, flavor-packed recipes perfect for busy days. Plus, Elizabeth shares a unique dessert idea you definitely won’t want to miss! We're so glad you're here!

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