Recently, I have gotten so many messages from women sharing their desire to homestead, some even asking if I’ve created a guide for aspiring homesteaders! This sounds so fun, and it’s definitely something I’d love to expand on in the future, but so far I’ve never really done much more than this longer essay I shared for paid subscribers a few weeks ago:

Truthfully though, my homesteading journey is so intertwined with my content here even if it’s not always named out loud, because it has taught me so much about men and women in relationship and society and what it means to live in a way that honors our divine design.

So, I created this free episode of The Voice Notes Podcast, sharing what I’d tell you about how to go about becoming a homesteader if we were sitting together on my back porch.

This is the kind of stuff I love to use Voice Notes for, so please let me know if you have specific questions about homemaking, homesteading, family life, or anything else! I’d love to address them in future episodes, since this is where I chat about the more intimate and personal side of A Homemaker’s Manifesto.

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The podcast shares everything I’d do to prepare for homesteading before you have land, because I believe it’s more essential to work on these skills first than be handed land right away!

I meant to mention in the podcast as well that this post would be a great companion piece, as I believe firmly that cultivating these skills of personal stewardship and sensible self-care are also essential skills for homesteaders, homemakers, or any other working woman:

I hope you enjoy the podcast and look forward to talking to you all more about homesteading, stewardship, and how these intersect with our discussions on culture and traditional values.

Happy listening! 🤍

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