Happy New Year! In this episode we dive into a series about goal setting in the New Year. We talk about reflecting on the past year to analyze what went well and what changes we want to make, then looking forward to setting spiritual and mental goals for 2024.

This week's episode is a shortened version of our podcast in which we encourage you toward Christmas joy, by talking through the common pitfalls that we might have in our attitudes during this season and practical ways to avoid them. We also talk briefly about testing out new family traditions, easy weeknight recipes for this upcoming busy week, and the Lockhart's surprise Christmas gift.

Listen in while you do your late night gift wrapping or early morning cinnamon roll baking... Merry Christmas everyone!

In the style of "A Christmas Carol" we discuss how our past Christmases shape our present way of doing Christmas with our families, and what we look forward to in future Christmas seasons. We talk about vision, attitude, and keeping the focus on Jesus through the holiday season... And, of course, the food of Christmas!

Despite technical difficulties, we chatted this week about submission to our husbands: why it is important, what it looks like practically, and how the culture has twisted the idea of submission.

Also included: the "what's cookin' " section and a debut from Ashley's daughter. Thank you for listening!

In this episode Marissa and Ashley discuss the admonishment in Titus 2 to be "kind". Why does God require this of us as homemakers? What is the difference between joy and happiness? We also chat about situations that come up in which we are tempted to be unkind and the practical solutions to dealing with those temptations. And, of course, we include our "what's cookin'?" section at the end. We hope you enjoy!

Join us as we chat about the Biblical mandate to "work at home". We talk about what it means to live this out practically in all phases of marriage and motherhood (at least the ones we've been through!). Of course, we also have our "what's cookin'?" section in which Marissa gives a family update and Ashley talks about God's purpose for turkeys.

Join Ashley and Marissa as they dive into the topic of working at home found in Titus 2. We pray that it will be an encouragement to you and give you much to think and pray about.

Join our conversation today as we use Titus 2 as the framework for navigating the difference between biblical versus cultural homemaking. As we seek to encourage women in their God given roles we talk about how to separate the lies of the world to the truth found in Gods word. And don’t forget to listen in to the WHATS COOKING section as we discuss Reformation Day, Broccoli Pizza, and the affordability of homemade verses store bought.

Welcome to Joyful Homemaking where the world says the traditional biblical homemaker is undervalued, we take about the beauty and joy God gives the role of Homemaker. Listen in as Ashley and Marissa share encouragement and motivation behind being a joyful homemaker.