Front Porch Life

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Front Porch Life episodes

  • Episode 44: What's Saving YOUR Life

    My favorite question to ask my podcast guests is, "What is saving your life?" And this time YOU got to answer! From Ms. Rachel on Youtube to satin PJ's, you are guaranteed to find something in this episode that you can add to your life TODAY. And who knows, it just might save your life too! 


    Connect with Front Porch Life: 

    Instagram

    Facebook


    Links:

    Stanley Cup

    Satin PJ's

    Jesus Listens by Sarah Young

    Strawberry Liquid IV

    19 min
  • Episode 43: Celebrating Advent as a Family

    In the Christian calendar, we are now in the season of Advent. You might be wondering, what is Advent and why should I celebrate it? Let's talk about it! In this episode I explain the reason for Advent, why it matters, and some practical ways you can observe advent both as a family and individually. 


    Resources Affiliate Links: 

    Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas 

    Sounding Joy

    Jesus Storybook Bible

    Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always

    She Reads Truth Advent Devotional

    The Manger Mission

    Advent Blocks

    28 min
  • Episode 42: BROVEMBER - Becoming a New Dad with Ben Smoker

    To continue our Brovember series....I got to chat with my BIL, Ben Smoker. Ben is married to my sister, Kara, and they recently had their first baby. Ben and I get to chat about following your dreams, changing careers, bringing ministry into your workplace, and the challenges and joys of becoming a new father. 


    Connect with Front Porch Life: 

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Website


    Sponsors:

    LOME Family Technology

    Anchor

    38 min
  • Episode 41: BROVEMBER - Living a Maxed Out Life with Thomas Steel

    We're kicking off BROVEMBER with my brother-in-law, Thomas Steel. Thomas and I go wayyyyy back to doing high school musicals and marching band together. When I met my husband, Mike, I first knew him as "Thomas' brother".  Thomas helped launched Vineyard Finneytown, a new church in 2021, is on leadership for Revive Ministries in Mason, and works at an accounting firm. In his free time he enjoys photography, hiking, being active, and many other adventures.  


    Listen in as I chat with Thomas about living life to the fullest, finding community, and practicing Sabbath. 


    Resources:

    Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

    Subversive Sabbath by AJ Swoboda


    Sponsors: 

    LOME Family Technology 

    Anchor


    Connect with Thomas: 

    Instagram

    Photography Instagram


    Connect with Front Porch Life:

    Instagram

    Facebook

    Website

    44 min
  • Episode 40: A Front Porch Life Pep Talk

    Today I'm giving you a FPL Pep Talk! Listen as I process through the purpose and intention of this podcast and how we can be living a Front Porch Life as a mom. In our most important season of life, let's know that we are not alone! 


    Connect with Front Porch Life: 

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Website

    23 min
  • Episode 39: An Adoption Story with Lorie Yarro: LEMONS + ZEST

    Lorie Yarro creates simple, family friendly recipes for today’s busy family. She loves to be in the kitchen and is chasing her son Sam if she isn’t there. Lorie and her husband Anthony are adoptive parents and share the experience with her follows along with all the food! In this episode, we dive deep into the process of adoption and Sam's adoption story.


    Connect with Lorie: 

    Facebook

    Website

    Instagram


    Connect with Front Porch Life: 

    Facebook

    Website

    Instagram

    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 38: A Fostering Family with Alison Kleibscheidel

    Alison Kleibscheidel is a wife to Joe and a mama of 4. Alison and her family live in Oxford, Ohio and are on staff with Athletes in Action at Miami University. Alison shares in this episode how she and her family were called into foster care and what their experience has been like. 


    Connect with Alison:

    Facebook


    Connect with Front Porch Life

    Facebook + Instagram @frontporchlifepodcast

    www.frontporchlife.net

    44 min
  • Episode 37: Supporting Single + Pregnant Women through Embrace Grace with Amy Ford

    Amy Ford is the President of Embrace Grace, Inc., a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of providing curriculum and leadership support for churches nationwide to open their arms and hearts to young women with unplanned pregnancies. Embrace Grace is utilized by over 700 churches across the nation and world. She is also the author of Help Her Be Brave, releasing January 2021, and A Bump in Life. Amy and her husband, Ryan, have been married for over 22 years and together they have 4 children. She and her family reside in Arlington, Texas.


    Connect with Amy: 

    Instagram

    Embrace Grace 

    Amy's Website


    41 min
  • Episode 36: Unhurried Life + Fall Rhythms from YOU

    Fall is in full swing and I am HERE for it! In this episode, Rachel talks about slowing down, eliminating hurry, and making time for simple moments this fall. Also, check out Episode 13: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice for even more fun fall ideas. 


    Facebook + Instagram @frontporchlifepodcast

    www.frontporchlife.net

    24 min
  • Episode 35: Your Body Series - Supporting Your Postpartum Body with Shyla Schomaeker

    In the last episode of our Your Body series, I sat down with Shyla Schomaeker. Shyla is a wife & mama in the 2 under 2 club. As a former health coach, Shyla has been sharing her postpartum weight loss journey on Instagram to encourage other mamas and show them that they're not alone during their postpartum health journey. She helps women to see their bodies through God's eyes.


    Topics Discussed:

    - postpartum healing

    - mom guilt

    - mourning your old life

    - body image postpartum

    - postpartum fitness


    Connect with Shyla: 

    Instagram


    Connect with Front Porch Life

    Facebook + Instagram @frontporchlifepodcast

    www.frontporchlife.net

    40 min

About Front Porch Life

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Hi Friends! Welcome to the Front Porch Life Podcast. My name is Rachel Steel and I’m really glad you are here. The Front Porch is where we practice hospitality, empower others to share their stories,…