The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

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We are gearing up for the premier of our 4th and final Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive, Community later this season. So this week I am re-publishing the first three Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive episodes so you can refresh your memory, or listen for the first time. This episode on the 2nd pillar, Values & Priorities, originally aired June 28, 2023.

Yep, this is a loooooooong one! But you don't have to listen all in one sitting. Take your time digesting this deep dive into the second pillar of homemaking, Values & Priorities. I am chatting with Karen Sheppard and Joi Welch, two familiar homemaker voices, about how this pillar impacts our experience in the home, for better or for worse.

In This Episode: 

• What Are Kingdom Values, What Are Personal Values, and What is the Relationship to One Another
• How Values shape Priorities & Expectations in the Home
• How Values Shape Rhythms & Routines (Pillar 3)
• How Values Shape Community (Pillar 4)
• Practical application for how to know, state and practice your values in homemaking and in life

NOTES & LINKS

• Homemaking Pillar 1| IDENTITY
• Karen's Episodes: Homemaker Portrait, Deep Dive|Words in the Home Part 1, Deep Dive|Words in the Home Part 2
• Joi's Episodes: Homemaker Portrait, Deep Dive|Organization Part 1, Deep Dive|Organization Part 2
• Values Assessment Quiz

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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We are gearing up for the premier of our 4th and final Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive, Community later this season. So this week I am re-publishing the first three Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive episodes so you can refresh your memory, or listen for the first time. This episode on the first pillar, Identity, originally aired April 5th, 2023.

I am diving into the first pillar of homemaking, Identity, with my good friend, author, speaker and podcaster, Susan Macias. This deep dive is the first in a series on Four Pillars of Homemaking: Identity, Values & Priorities, Rhythms & Routines, and Community. We are going to contrast what God has to say about identity with what the world has to say about where to find your identity. Then we will look at some common identity thieves—things homemakers may be tempted to look to for identity and how to avoid falling into those traps.

NOTES & LINKS

Pillars of Homemaking Intro and Overview, 2nd Birthday Episode, S11:E6
Susan's Homemaker Portrait, S1:E6

Connect with Susan

• Website, susankmacias.com
• Podcast, We're Not Done Yet
• Putting Jesus On; My Identity Devotional
• NEW BOOK! Finding Home, Releasing Fall 2023 

Episode Mentions & Quotes

• None Like Him, and  In His Image by Jen Wilkin
• Dwell Scripture Listening App
• YouVersion Bible App with audio options
• C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity (New York: Harper Collins, 1952/2001), 226-227

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• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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As we prepare for the upcoming deep dive on the 4th Pillar of Homemaking, Community, we have been revisiting the other pillars; Identity, Values, and Rhythms. 

Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at rhythms of rest, worship and work. 

Today we turn our attention to a rhythm that may surprise you….we will talk about the need for rhythms of play. 

We will look at examples of play in God’s creation and in His Word to see what we can learn about the value of play. Then I will give you some practical suggestions for implementing regular rhythms of play into your home life.

NOTES & LINKS

Sources & Scripture Mentioned:

• Psalm 96:1-12, The Message Translation
• Isaiah 55:12, Christian Standard Bible
• Proverbs 8:30-31, CSB
• Psalm 19, CSB

Jordan, James B. "Play and the Christian Perspective," Christianstudylibrary.org, Reformed Perspective, 1982. 2 pages. https://www.christianstudylibrary.org/article/play-christian-perspective. Accessed 16 April, 2025.

Questions to Consider:

1. Do you regularly enjoy God's presence, blessings and creation through lighthearted play? If yes, how? 
2. Which of the above suggestions would you like to explore as a means of practicing play? How will you implement it into your weekly rhythm? 

RELATED RESOURCES:

Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive| Rhythms & Routines

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• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Georgetta Christensen, who was nominated by her daughter Lydia Vest. Here’s some of what Lydia had to say about her mom. 

“My mother used every opportunity available to spread the Gospel, to be a light-—from our neighbors, teachers, the pest control guy, and anyone who came into our home! She was ready to share and build genuine relationships.” 

From my time spent interviewing Georgetta, I can absolutely see her passion for spreading the love and good news of Jesus through her homemaking. She has faithfully served her family in the home for over 4 decades, through many trials and very difficult situations. 

As we discuss everything from simple daily challenges of running a home to navigating a severe mental health crisis with her son, Georgetta is always quick to acknowledge God’s provision and goodness through it all. 

NOTES & LINKS

Mental Health Resources:

• SMI Support Group | p82homes.org
• Strength for His People; A Ministry for Families of the Mentally Ill by Steven Waterhouse

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

SUPPORT & CONNECT

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We are in the 3rd week of diving deeper into Homemaking Pillar #3, Rhythms & Routines. 

We’ve talked about the difference between a rhythm and a routine. We’ve talked about starting our homemaking from a place of rest, and last week we discussed the importance of establishing a rhythm of worship in the home. 

Today we are going to tackle the topic of work. How do we create healthy rhythms of work when we live in our place of work? How do we learn to prioritize working on First Things First when we'd rather be doing secondary things?

NOTES & RESOURCES

Questions to Consider: (Send me a text with your thoughts!)

• How well are you attending to First Things first in your homemaking?
• Which areas are most often neglected?
• How could you better attend to those neglected First Things in a way fitting to your personal values, strengths, talents and resources?

Related Resources

Deep Dive Pillars of Homemaking | Rhythms & Routines

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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In this episode I am chatting with newbie homemaker, Mallori Tinkler. After working a while as a nurse, Mallori came home full time when her daughter was born. 

We talk about the challenges of going from 2 incomes to 1 and the importance of a budget that both husband and wife can faithfully participate in. 

We discuss unrealistic expectations for postpartum life (based on social media comparison) as well as  our tendency to overcorrect one way or the other with the “Just a homemaker” and “superwoman” mentalities. 

This is a lovely conversation filled with all the usual stories of Mallori’s influences, strengths & weknesses, wins, fails, and favorite resources.

NOTES & LINKS

USPS Click-n-Ship

Favorite Ship From Home Supplies

• Full Sheet Stickers for large labels
• Smaller label sheets (can be fed back into printer until all are used)
• kitchen scale for weighing packages

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• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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We are continuing to revisit the 3rd pillar of homemaking, Rhythms & Routines in our Monday Motivations. Last week we talked about beginning our homemaking from a place of rest and establishing regular rhythms of rest in our home. This week we will look at how to establish Rhythms of Worship in the home.

We will discuss what it looks like to have a home culture saturated with a reverence and awe for God. I will give you some ideas for family worship times including Bible reading & discussion, singing, and prayer.

NOTES & LINKS

"Religion in the Home", Chapter 8 of Homemaking by JR Miller | Episode with Complete Audio of Chapter 8 | Companion Study Guide Questions for Ch. 8

Blog Post for this Episode: Includes Bible Reading Questions, Prayer Guidelines & ACTS Prayer Model

Scripture Mentioned:

 Deuteronomy 6:4-9

1 Peter 3:1-2, 14-17

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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Hello Homemaker! After a little update on what I was doing last month on my podcast break, I've got a brand new In-the-Trenches Homemaker Portrait for you! 

About today's guest, Emily Baxter: She’s a busy homeschool mom of 5, she’s a writer and a lover of all things home and homemaking. Emily has a passion for creating beauty in her home and cultivating a space that is a welcoming and peaceful place to land. WE chat about her life at the edge of an 80 acre forest in upstate New York, including tapping maple trees for sap to make syrup, how bravery in homemaking is skill and what it’s like to be married to a lineman who is called out at all hours, day or night to literally keep the lights on for their community. 

NOTES & LINKS

MM #9 Read Great Books with Friends: Start a Virtual Book Club

CONNECT WITH EMILY

Substack | emilysbaxter.substack.com

JOIN FACEBOOK GROUP, HOMEMAKER FORUM

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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This season we will be doing a Deep Dive on the 4th and final pillar of homemaking, community. In preparation, I wanted to revisit the other 3 pillars-Identity, Values & Priorities, and Rhythms & Routines. Last season, in Monday Motivation we covered Identity and I will be revisiting Values & Priorities in the newsletter soon.

Today, let's tackle Pillar 3, Rhythms & Routines. I will begin with a brief explanation of the main concepts; what is it and what it means for the homemaker. Then I will talk about the first of 4 Essential Rhythms of Christian life, REST.

NOTES & LINKS

Episode Blog Post

Deep Dive Pillars Series

• Identity with Susan Macias
• Values & Priorities with Karen Sheppard and Joi Welch
• Rhythms & Routines with Leslie Lucadou

Monday Motivation Identity Series

• Who Are You, Homemaker? Identity Pt.1
•  Rehab for Your Heart, Identity Pt. 2

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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Welcome to the first long-form episode of Season 24! Today you'll get to meet In-the-Trenches Homemaker, Rachael Bomsta of Healing Home. I am also answering a mail bag question about my favorite cleaning products. 

About Today's Guest: Rachael  is a very busy mama to 4, soon to be 5 little boys, She works full time as a church staff member and as a content creator with her business, Healing Home. Racheal and her husband, Dan, also run a 40 acre homestead in Minnesota. 

Before they met, Dan suffered a traumatic brain injury that has affected every aspect of their lives, yet, God gives them what they need each day to make the home-centric life they desire for their family work. 

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

CONNECT WITH RACHAEL

Websites| healinghome.com & healinghomerecipes.co

Instagram | @healing_home_

YouTube | @healinghome

Bible Reading Plans and Prayer Plans 

Homemaking Planner (with a membership upgrade) 

Einkorn Sourdough Guide 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Homemaking Deep Dive | Cleaning 101, Season 23, E4

Allison's Favorite Cleaning Products

• Kitchen All-Purpose: Mrs. Meyer's concentrate + microfiber
• Kitchen Sink: Barkeeper's Friend + Scrub Daddy
• Glass: Windex + microfiber
• Bathroom & Disinfecting: Pine Sol Concentrate + Water (1:4 ratio)
• Dusting: Swifer duster or feather duster, Pledge + cloth diaper
• Floors: first, dry clean with swifer or vacuum, then steam mop using only water, but put drops of lavender essential oil on removable steam mop pad

Redeeming Childbirth | Angie Tolpin

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

• Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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