For many of us, inviting people into our lives and homes feels more like inviting judgment on our entertaining skills and stress on our already maxed-out schedules. But what if you knew that opening your front door had the power to radically change the world? To make an impact and leave a legacy with everyday invitations?

Jen Schmidt has set out to reframe how we think about hospitality and to equip us to walk a road of welcome in our daily lives. Jen knows that every time we choose open-door living—whether in our homes or by taking hospitality on the road just like Jesus—those we invite in get to experience the lived-out Gospel, our kids grow up in a life-lab of generosity, and we trade insecurity for connection.

For the last decade, Jen Schmidt has been encouraging, challenging, and cheering on women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives on her popular lifestyle blog, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. With a variety of topics—from easy dinner ideas and personal finance to leaving a legacy—Jen equips others to live life to its fullest, reminding them it's the little things that really are the big things in life. A popular speaker, worship leader and founder/host of the annual Becoming Conference, Jen shares with humor and authenticity as she invites others to join her on this bumpy, beautiful life journey. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, a few too many animals, and an available sofa for anyone who needs it.

April & Bayleigh talk with Jen about:

• The open door policy of her childhood home
• How she feels most people define hospitality to rigidly
• What hospitality looked like for her as a single woman
• How "opening her door" led to her meeting her husband
• Why it's important to model hospitality for our children
• Easy, practical ways to begin incorporating hospitality into your day-to-day life

Links mentioned:

• Bayleigh's new macrame garland and wooden pom garland she layered
• April's letter board (still 50% off this week!)
• Becoming Conference
• Jen's book: Just Open the Door
• Just Open the Door Bible Study

Where to find Jen Online

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Where to find April & Bayleigh online

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