It's been a hot bit but I am so thankful for YOU! Today I want to share a bit about where we have been, what's been happening, and where we are headed. So grab a hot cup of coffee and enjoy this UNSCRIPTED episode. I know, I know.... this is not my normal but it is good stuff.

**I mention a "Bible" Study several times, I should clarify I meant BOOK study :)

Links mentioned in this episode

"The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom LINK

"The Lie you don't know you Believe" Jennie Allen LINK

Our Podcast Friend for today - Christianbooks.com LINK

Other Great Links

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So many times I feel like "Ok, FINALLY I've got this!" and then a curve ball sends me into chaos mode or survival mode, whatever you want to call it. This can last for a few days or weeks or even months! But today I want to share some truth with you so grab that coffee and let's chat.

Want Homeschool Help? Not sure where to start or what to do next? Set up a consultation with me at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/homeschool-consultation-services Join my Brand New Podcast Subscription at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/product/Rooted-In-Podcast-Subscription Grab our 2026 Rooted In Planner - https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/store-search/search?keyword=Planner Check out our Podcast Friends! Blake's Hillside Charm - For all your homemade needs! I love her Blueberry Honey Soap and Chapstick! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576586255740 www.mypillow.com They have the most amazing slippers! I am not joking when I say these will change your day! Make sure to use the code ROOTEDIN for up to 66% off your purchases! You won't regret it! For all your breastfeeding accessible clothing needs check out https://www.nursingqueen.com/?ref=rootedin For all your deodorant and lotion needs I love https://toupsandco.com/lindsayspurrier and use the code ROOTED10 for a discount! www.greenmountaindiapers.com use the code RootedinFaith10 - For your cloth diapering needs! NEW CODE!!! Hair, Skin and Wellness Products - www.lindsayspurrier.mymonat.com Homeschool Materials from Christian Books at https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool Some of the above links are affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you use them. As always, that you for your support of this podcast and in turn our family! Love, Lindsay Spurrier

Today I am chatting with Silvia Ledon - Wife of 40 years, homeschool mother of 4, childrens book author and lover of Jesus. Don't miss this message about sharing the yoke with Jesus.

[email protected] email

https://www.silvialedon.com/ website

https://www.facebook.com/singsilvia/ facebook

https://www.instagram.com/silvialedon/ instagram "The Voice of God" - Book https://amzn.to/3OdrCDX Want Homeschool Help? Not sure where to start or what to do next? Set up a consultation with me at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/homeschool-consultation-services Join my Brand New Podcast Subscription at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/product/Rooted-In-Podcast-Subscription Grab our 2026 Rooted In Planner - https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/store-search/search?keyword=Planner Check out our Podcast Friends! Blake's Hillside Charm - For all your homemade needs! I love her Blueberry Honey Soap and Chapstick! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576586255740 www.mypillow.com They have the most amazing slippers! I am not joking when I say these will change your day! Make sure to use the code ROOTEDIN for up to 66% off your purchases! You won't regret it! For all your breastfeeding accessible clothing needs check out https://www.nursingqueen.com/?ref=rootedin For all your deodorant and lotion needs I love https://toupsandco.com/lindsayspurrier and use the code ROOTED10 for a discount! www.greenmountaindiapers.com use the code RootedinFaith10 - For your cloth diapering needs! Hair, Skin and Wellness Products - www.lindsayspurrier.mymonat.com Homeschool Materials from Christian Books at https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool Some of the above links are affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you use them. As always, that you for your support of this podcast and in turn our family! Love, Lindsay Spurrier

Cultivating the next generation is so important! Today I am chatting with Sandra Cravens - Christian homeschool family, homeschool hub coordinators and curriculum creators and world traveling missionaries about creating disciples within our children.

Want Homeschool Help? Not sure where to start or what to do next? Set up a consultation with me at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/homeschool-consultation-services Join my Brand New Podcast Subscription at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/product/Rooted-In-Podcast-Subscription Grab our 2026 Rooted In Planner - https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/store-search/search?keyword=Planner Check out our Podcast Friends! Blake's Hillside Charm - For all your homemade needs! I love her Blueberry Honey Soap and Chapstick! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576586255740 www.mypillow.com They have the most amazing slippers! I am not joking when I say these will change your day! Make sure to use the code ROOTEDIN for up to 66% off your purchases! You won't regret it! For all your breastfeeding accessible clothing needs check out https://www.nursingqueen.com/?ref=rootedin For all your deodorant and lotion needs I love https://toupsandco.com/lindsayspurrier and use the code ROOTED10 for a discount! www.greenmountaindiapers.com use the code ROOTEDPFW10 - For your cloth diapering needs! Hair, Skin and Wellness Products - www.lindsayspurrier.mymonat.com Homeschool Materials from Christian Books at https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool Some of the above links are affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you use them. As always, that you for your support of this podcast and in turn our family! Love, Lindsay Spurrier

This time of year can feel heavy. The cold weather, stir-crazy kids, halfway-through-the-school-year doubts, and the constant juggling of homeschool, farm life, business, and family rhythms can leave us running on fumes (and coffee). Add in sickness making its rounds, and it's no wonder the days feel long. So, let's chat a bit of life realizations and create a mid-point homeschool review with God as our CEO.

"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain…" – Psalm 127:1-2

If God called you to homeschool, He has a plan for it. The ups and downs, the struggles, the questions—they are not wasted. This episode is a reminder that we are not doing this alone.

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Check out our Podcast Friends! Blake's Hillside Charm - For all your homemade needs! I love her Blueberry Honey Soap and Chapstick! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576586255740 www.mypillow.com They have the most amazing slippers! I am not joking when I say these will change your day! Make sure to use the code ROOTEDIN for up to 66% off your purchases! You won't regret it! For all your breastfeeding accessible clothing needs check out https://www.nursingqueen.com/?ref=rootedin For all your deodorant and lotion needs I love https://toupsandco.com/lindsayspurrier and use the code ROOTED10 for a discount! www.greenmountaindiapers.com use the code ROOTEDPFW10 - For your cloth diapering needs! Hair, Skin and Wellness Products - www.lindsayspurrier.mymonat.com Homeschool Materials from Christian Books at https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool? Some of the above links are affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you use them. As always, that you for your support of this podcast and in turn our family! Love, Lindsay Spurrier PS You can find all these words in my coordinated Blog Post at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/homeschool-check-up-and-planning-for-the-next-year!

In today's episode we're talking about something that feels rare in today's filtered world: transparency in motherhood.

It's easy to look around and believe other moms have it all together—the calm homes, the well-behaved kids, the seamless homeschooling days. But the truth? We're all carrying different struggles. Scripture calls us to learn from one another (Titus 2:3–5) and to bear each other's burdens (Galatians 6:1), not to compete or compare.

I want to share with you about a recent "dumpster fire" day—sibling arguments over muffins, chore delays, monkey wrenches that delayed our plan, schoolwork battles, and the emotional spiral that followed.

We've all been there. The question is: How do we move forward when everything feels like it's falling apart?

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I am so excited to share with you my chat! Amanda Lancaster is an amazing woman. The goal was to chat about her new book "A Time to be Born" but there was so much more to the conversation!

"A Time to be Born" - Book

Heritage Homestead - Her Community

Amanda Lancaster - Her Website

Amanda Lancaster - Facebook

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A new year means new goals! BUT why do those goals so often fail in the first few weeks? Why do I feel like my days are always so chaotic? Could it be that we have been looking at our long term goals as well as our day-to-day game plan, in the wrong order? Hear me out... Today I want to chat about the importance of God's Biblical Order for our daily and long term life! So grab your coffee and that laundry that needs folded, and let's chat!

There are lots of verses mentioned in todays episode... Want to read them all again? Check it out at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/understanding-and-applying-god-s-biblical-order-to-our-life-podcast-recap

In this episode I also mention my chat with Alyssa Gale! Make sure to check out that episode at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-16-boymom-a-calling-not-a-catch-phrase-with-alyssa-gale/id1601006218?i=1000715631100

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So often we are told we need to shoot higher, keep hustling to reach the next level, that the next playing field is better and that we should not settle for where we are. But the truth is, it is OK to be happy where you are today! It doesn't mean that you won't move forward if God calls you to; it just means that you have found peace where you are.

As this year wraps up I pray that you can find your contentment.

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I loved chatting with Caleb today! Not only was he a wealth of knowledge when it comes to creating a family emergency plan and adding solid communication options for when the phones don't work but he also brought helpful homeschooling tips from the dad-teacher perspective!

Here are links to several things we mentioned!

Book Series - PULSE: World Gone Dark - https://amzn.to/4qhSNvx

Caleb's Radio Gear Suggestions - https://amzn.to/4oxqN5E

Family Connect System: Free Travel Planner- https://www.familyconnectsystem.com/

Prep Comms Blog: https://hamradionetwork.com/blog

His Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/5n5qOZwzKQOZq3hDh0tMQT?si=cd7faa3b385f4ca4

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