Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast

Bringing Order to Your Day: The Benefits of a Brain Dump and Daily Plan

As Christian homemakers, wives, and mothers, our days are often filled with countless responsibilities, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the practice of a brain dump—a simple tool that can help clear the clutter in our minds and refocus our hearts on what truly matters: serving the Lord and our families. We’ll also discuss how to pair this with a reliable task management system, enabling us to steward our time and responsibilities more effectively. 
As we walk through these practices together, let’s remember that our worth isn’t measured by our productivity or how perfectly we manage our homes. Our true worth is found in Christ alone. These tools are here to help us be faithful stewards of the time God has given us—not to strive for an impossible standard of perfection. 
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Resisting Gossip: Using Words to Build Up

Gossip is a prevalent and poisonous sin that is often overlooked, but our words have the power to bring either death or life to our relationships. We are diving into what the Bible says about gossip, its consequences, and practical ways to guard our speech to build others up. We'll explore biblical principles and wise practices to resist gossip and use our words to reflect God's love and grace.
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Practical Ways to Cultivate Grace-Filled Speech
EP 67: Speech Seasoned with Grace and Kindness
EP 1: Taming Our Tongues
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Wisely Navigating Our Technology

In today’s world, our smartphones have become almost indispensable. They keep us organized with calendars, to-do lists, and reminders. They keep us connected with family and friends through calls, texts, and social media. They entertain us with games, music, podcasts, and videos.
However, today’s episode isn’t about getting rid of our smartphones; it’s about using them in a way that aligns with the gospel. Matthew 10:37 tells us that whoever loves anything more than Jesus is not worthy of Him. Our first desire must be to be wholly devoted to Jesus, ensuring that our smartphone use reflects that devotion. We need to be mindful of how our phones impact our spiritual lives, making sure they enhance rather than hinder our walk with Christ. We’re going to walk through how we can bring our use of technology back to the gospel, prioritizing our relationship with Jesus above all else.
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50+ Things to Do Instead of Scrolling Social Media
EP 33: Is Your Smartphone Changing You? 
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The Benefits of a Quick Tidy: Transforming Your Home in Minutes

In this episode, we're tackling a challenge many of us face: feeling like our homes are in complete chaos. With busy schedules and active households, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But here's some encouraging news—your home probably isn't as messy as it feels. Join me as I share practical tips for a quick 5-10 minute tidy that can dramatically transform your living spaces without the need for deep cleaning or vacuuming.
We’ll dive into some of my favorite tips, like setting a timer, focusing on high-impact areas, and involving the whole family in tidying up. I'll also cover those notorious "hot spots" in our homes that quickly become cluttered, like the shoes entryway, mail and paperwork, and kitchen counters, and share strategies to keep them under control.
Remember, the goal isn’t perfection—it's about making small, manageable changes that make a big impact. And as we go about our daily routines, let's remember that our ultimate source of peace and order is Jesus.
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Cultivating Biblical Hospitality in Your Home and Life

In this episode, we discuss the theology behind biblical hospitality and explore practical ways to implement it in our daily lives. True hospitality is not about having a spotless home or serving gourmet meals; it's about building relationships and making others feel welcome and loved, always pointing them to Christ. By keeping hospitality simple and focusing on people over details, we allow genuine relationships to develop.
Christian hospitality is a lifestyle, not just a special occasion. It's about serving others sacrificially, even when it's inconvenient. We'll discuss the importance of hospitality in the Christian life and walk through some practical tips for involving our children. Plus, I'll share some simple ideas to keep gatherings stress-free and enjoyable. Join us as we embrace the heart of biblical hospitality together.
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Lessons Learned from My Grandmother

Whenever I am asked, "Who has made an impact on your life?" my mind is drawn to my grandmother. My grandmother is a beautiful woman who had a significant impact on me as a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother.
In this episode, I share some insights into my grandmother's life (she lived to be 102!), the lessons she taught me, and the example she set for me on being a homemaker. 
My hope is that this episode will remind us to cherish each moment, love generously, and reflect God's grace and love in everything we do.
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EP 145: The Influence of Godly Mothers and Grandmothers
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Loving Our Wayward Children: Encouragement for Moms of Prodigals

My dear friends, we are diving into a topic that is near and dear to many of our mama hearts and it’s one that's dear to mine. We are walking through how to love our wayward children. We will discuss the importance of keeping a Gospel focus, connecting with our prodigal children, and trusting in the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation. I pray this episode will encourage you, remind you where your true hope lies, and give some practical guidance too.
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Updates, My Current Time in the Word and Some Favorite Things

In this episode, things are a bit more casual as I share the latest updates on the blog and podcast. I give a peek into my personal time in the Word in the mornings and share a few of my current favorite things. So grab a coffee or tea and come sit with me a bit xoxo. 
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Planning with Purpose: Spiritual Priorities for the New Year

Setting spiritual priorities through a biblical lens helps us focus on glorifying God in every aspect of our lives. We will discuss the impact of such priorities on our daily spiritual growth and provide practical tips for setting and achieving spiritual goals.
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Shopping for Time by Carolyn Mahaney
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The Means of Grace to Grow in Godliness

God's Word, prayer, and fellowship are gifts from the Lord. He uses these to graciously shape us into Christ's image, strengthen our faith, and grow us in godliness.
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The Heart of a Servant: Lessons from Luke 1:38

Mary's humble and obedient servant-like approach inspires Christian homemakers to transform their homes into nurturing spaces of faith and trust, echoing her commitment to serve according to God's plan
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Luke (Reformed Expository Commentary by Philip Graham Ryken
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Setting Our Minds On Things Above: Unpacking Colossians 3:1-4

As we walk through Colossians 3:1-4, we will discuss the importance of setting our minds on things above, walk through what it means to live our lives hidden with Christ in God, and the transformative effect this can have on our earthly and eternal lives
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