Smith & Steward

By Ellie Smith

Join Ellie Smith and friends every other week for graceful conversations about how we can best steward our homes and the souls inside them. As a young wife and novice homemaker, Ellie asks all the que... more

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How many episodes does Smith & Steward have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Smith & Steward episodes:

July 06, 2023 025 SEASON 2 FINALE: Why Your House Needs a Library
A home that seeks to build up the character and intellect of those who dwell there will naturally be a home filled with books. In this episode, Ellie explores the reasons why it's important to have a library, plus a handful of tips on how to increase both the frequency and quality of your reading habit.

Mentioned in this episode:
Bright Hearth episode "On the Multiplication of Books"
Steward Sparker:
Page Petal handmade floral bookmarks
@pagepetal on Instagram

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Send Ellie an email at [email protected]
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35min
June 22, 2023 024 Your Identity As an Artist: with ELIZABETH LANGSTON
If you're a homemaker, then you should also consider yourself to be an artist! Homemaking is an art form that involves a lot of creative decision-making and problem solving in order to transform your house into a home! This week, artist Elizabeth Langston—host of the Able to Bloom podcast and founder of Elizabeth Langston Art—shares some encouragement and practical tips with each of us when it comes to 1) considering ourselves to be an artist and 2) using artistic methods to beautify and improve our homes.
Resources:
Able to Bloom podcast
abletobloom.co
@abletobloompod on Instagram
Elizabeth Langston Art on Etsy
"consider the lilies" tee shirt
Elizabeth's white sectional couch
Steward Sparkers:
similar llama embroidery kit
Fierce Marriage podcast
a glimpse into Ellie's garden
Follow Smith & Steward on Instagram @smithandsteward
Send Ellie an email at [email protected]

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1h 7min
June 08, 2023 023 Embracing Your Femininity
After discovering the benefits in her own personal life and marriage that came from embracing her feminine identity and role, Ellie was eager to encourage other women to do the same. But what does femininity truly look like? Instead of basing this image on cultural trends and traditions, this episode dives into Scripture—Proverbs 31 in particular—to discover what God says about femininity.

Steward Sparker:
Brian Sauvé on Spotify

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Send Ellie an email at [email protected]
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54min
May 11, 2023 022 The Bond of Motherhood: with MOMMIE B
As we prepare to celebrate the women who raised us on Mother's Day, Ellie sits down for a conversation with her own mom about the joys and trials of motherhood. Whether you're a young mother, an experienced matriarch, or someone who dreams of that bond in the future, we hope this episode encourages you in your role.

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1h
April 28, 2023 021 Homemaking in the Hard Seasons
Whether you've been hit with a bout of sudden sickness (like Ellie was recently), are struggling with depression, or have been enduring another long-term hurt, sometimes there are seasons when homemaking is just harder. In this episode, find encouragement and hope that life does not have to always be perfect, but also discover practical tips for getting through the hard seasons and then discovering your inspiration and love for homemaking once again on the other side.

Referenced in this episode:
Sally Clarkson
The Life Giving Home by Sally and Sarah Clarkson
At Home with Sally podcast
Sally's recent episode "Rainy Days Will Always Come"
But First, Coffee: 2-Hour Home Reset video
Smith & Steward episode 4 "Creating a Cleaning Rhythm"
Smith & Steward episode 10 "Taking Time for Tea"
Smith & Steward episode 17 "Easy Nutrition for Homemakers" with Shelby Lancaster
Smiplified meal-planning notebook
Preppy Kitchen tortellini soup recipe

Steward Sparker:
Honey white bread recipe

Follow me on Instagram @smithandsteward
Send me an email at [email protected]
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44min
April 13, 2023 020 Grounding Yourself in the Garden: with JILL MCSHEEHY
Today, Ellie is joined by guest Jill McSheehy of The Beginner's Garden for a discussion of all things green and growing. Jill shares simple, practical tips for getting started in the garden for those of us who are brand new to the endeavor, drawing from her years of experience stewarding her own plot of land. We also talk about the benefits that gardening has on one's mental and physical health, as well as our spiritual walks.
Learn more about Jill McSheehy:
journeywithjill.com
The Beginner's Garden Podcast
The Beginner's Garden on YouTube
Follow @thebeginnersgarden on Instagram
Dream to Garden course (open through 4/18/23)
Steward Sparkers:
GreenStalk Garden Planter

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Send Ellie an email at [email protected]
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35min
March 30, 2023 019 Easter Traditions
As Easter Sunday approaches, Ellie daydreams about her own plans for the holiday, both this year and in the future. Nostalgia for the past and an appreciation for tradition color today's discussion, which centers around the reason we celebrate rebirth and hope this time of year: the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Mentioned in this episode:
Resurrection Eggs from Christianbook.com

Steward Sparker:
Fatema Hijazi of Crème au Beurre
cremeaubeurre.com
Follow her on Instagram @cremeaubeurre

Follow us on Instagram @smithandsteward
Send Ellie an email at [email protected]
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29min
March 16, 2023 018 Spring Cleaning Made Simple
Don't let spring cleaning stress you out. Ellie shares her thoughts as she approaches her very first spring cleaning session, including tips and inspiration for streamlining your seasonal cleaning routine.
Resources mentioned:
Smith & Steward episode 4 "Creating a Cleaning Rhythm"
Kallie Branciforte of But First, Coffee on YouTube
The Fly Lady
Additional checklist resources:
The Fly Lady free cleaning checklist app
This Gathered Nest downloadable checklist
Martha Stewart 2023 spring cleaning guide
Clutter Bug spring cleaning checklist
Steward Sparker:
Her86m2 on YouTube
@thuydao__ on Instagram
her86m2.com

Follow Smith & Steward on Instagram @smithandsteward
Send Ellie an email at [email protected]
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51min
March 02, 2023 017 Easy Nutrition for Homemakers: with SHELBY LANCASTER
Shelby Lancaster of @simplehomemakermeals joins Ellie today for a discussion of how to make mealtime easier, while still being both delicious and nutritious.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Nourishing Traditions cookbook
Danielle from @jonesroots "bake the bad bread"
recipe box from Hobby Lobby
Learn more about Shelby:
@simplehomemakermeals on Instagram
Back to Homemaking Collective

Follow Smith & Steward on Instagram @smithandsteward
Send me an email at [email protected]
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38min
February 20, 2023 016 Purpose-Driven Homemaking: Biblical Stewardship
In this episode, Ellie shares her thoughts on the big picture: the motivation for your homemaking. Your purpose. The meaning behind what you do. The answer is found when we dive into the concept of biblical stewardship and caring for something that does not, in fact, belong to us in the end.

Referenced in this episode:
Psalm 24:1–2
1 Chronicles 29:11–12
Matthew 25:14–30
@itskellydiane on Instagram and her post that Ellie quoted
Westminster shorter catechism
Bright Hearth podcast episode that mentions catechisms

Steward Sparker:
@telloandrose on Instagram
her post with the bread recipe Ellie used

Follow @smithandsteward on Instagram
Send Ellie an email at [email protected]
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34min

FAQs about Smith & Steward:

How many episodes does Smith & Steward have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.