Come Over for Dinner!

Join Jenny Brown, a pastor's wife with many years of experience in opening her home to others, as she shares practical wisdom on everyday hospitality. Jenny talks about letting go of excess stuff, numerous uses for sourdough, and why doing the small stuff is a big deal. She offers encouragement to prep in advance, but also to know when to let go of the prep work and the expectations that come with it. Plus, Jenny shares how making your home more inviting can bless your family every day, not just when guests come over. You'll also hear why you might need a sous vide! We're so glad you're here!

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Join Anna Stoltzfus as she discusses why she believes hospitality is an important part of community. She shares how her church’s hospitality home rotation, where families take turns hosting Sunday lunches, creates meaningful fellowship beyond a quick visit Sunday morning. Anna walks through how she prepares in advance to welcome extra guests, offers a clever tip for toy management when kids visit, and explains how her own children join in the clean-up. From setting out drinks and appetizers to choosing the right recipes, she covers the little touches that help guests feel immediately at home. Plus, you’ll walk away with several tried-and-true dishes you’ll want to add to your regular rotation. We're so glad you're here!

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Join Lavinia Belyavskiy and Mary Spatarel as they share mouthwatering dishes and beloved treats from their Moldovan and Ukrainian heritages. They talk about how to be prepared for spontaneous hospitality, blessing others with a meal, and maintaining a heart posture of service. We discuss the difference between hospitality and entertaining, how to involve kids in the kitchen, and ways to welcome children with special needs. We end with funny stories including some of our boys and their many shenanigans. We're so glad you're here!

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Join Carmen Horner as she shares her favorite mouth-watering recipes (and why she always doubles or triples them), a hot tip for finding Staub on sale, and a memorable story that will reveal why she works ahead when planning for company! A seasoned hostess, she offers advice on greeting guests, creating cozy lighting and décor, and including kids in growing food. Plus, we reveal our 10/10 favorite kitchen products! We're so glad you're here!

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Join Carmen Horner as she shares her favorite mouth-watering recipes (and why she always doubles or triples them), a hot tip for finding Staub on sale, and a memorable story that will reveal why she works ahead when planning for company! A seasoned hostess, she offers advice on greeting guests, creating cozy lighting and décor, and including kids in growing food. Plus, we reveal our 10/10 favorite kitchen products! We're so glad you're here!

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In this episode, Johanna Ohmes shares practical and encouraging tips for showing hospitality when you're single, especially when hosting overnight guests. She covers simple ways to make guests feel welcome, including thoughtful touches, easy go-to meals, and the importance of good timing and planning. You'll hear how hospitality isn’t reserved for married life and how developing these skills now prepares you well for the future. Plus, get her favorite bathroom cleaning tips and a reminder that perfection isn’t the goal. Just start where you are and go for it! We're so glad you're here! 

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Join Christy Steel as she tells how her knowledge went from making boxed mac and cheese to being able to confidently host an event for her entire church. She shares the joy of hosting a yearly Bible Reading Challenge kickoff party, Titus 2 Taco Nights, and welcoming military families from nearby bases into her home. Discover her favorite easy, fast, and delicious recipes, plus practical tips like making a to-do list to involve your family. Christy encourages you to exercise your hospitality muscle and shares a new favorite cookbook along with must-have kitchen essentials you’ll want doubles of! We're so glad you're here! 

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Join Allison Weeks from The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers, where she encourages and inspires others in homemaking. She joins me to discuss how homemaking is something we learn and practice over time. Allison explains backwards planning and emphasizes the importance of flexibility and realistic expectations when it comes to hospitality. As homemakers, we're creating a sense of belonging, not just for our families, but also for the guests we welcome into our homes. Allison shares practical tips on how to do this well. She also talks about a must-have kitchen item you’re going to love—Souper Cubes! We're so glad you're here! 

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Jessica Fisher, host of the blog Good Cheap Eats, shares her top tips for saving time and money when preparing meals. She highlights the importance of shopping sales, using what you have, and stocking your freezer. When having groups over, Jessica's favorite routine is a pasta or pizza night. She discusses tips to make guests feel at home and tools to make the job easier. If you're on a budget, this is an episode you don't want to miss! We're so glad you're here!

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Join Bekah Merkle and Bess Hawthorne as we continue to talk about the rich traditions of Easter. This episode features stories that are sure to make you laugh, including an Easter egg hunt gone wrong and the best lamb Bekah ever had that can never be duplicated. And we finally talk about food! Join us as we explore two different menus and share numerous recipes. You're sure to find something to add to your Easter table! 

If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen! In part 1, we discuss practical ways to plan, prepare your heart, and embrace the work with joy. Bekah encourages budgeting cleanup as part of the festivity rather than resenting it. We also consider how Easter celebrations vary across different life stages and what to wear! We're so glad you're here! 

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