Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast
Thankful Homemaker podcast exists to provide gospel-driven encouragement to each other in the role that the Lord has called us to as women, wives, and mothers as we talk about how God’s Word impacts every area of our lives as Christian women.
Pray Until You Pray: Finding Focus in Distracted Mornings
Some mornings I sit down to pray and the words come easily. Other mornings, my Bible is open and my prayer list is in front of me, but my mind is already moving into the day ahead.
I’ve learned not to rush on those mornings. Sometimes I just need to pray for a while before I’m truly praying. Today I’m sharing a little encouragement for those times when our hearts are slow to settle before the Lord.
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Jesus Is Enough: Resting in Christ’s Sufficiency
Practical help can make our days run more smoothly, but it cannot do the work that only Christ can do in us.
This episode is a reminder that Jesus is enough—not only for our salvation, but for every part of daily life. His grace is sufficient, and we can depend on Him in whatever He has placed before us today.
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Already Blessed: Our Spiritual Blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-14)
In Ephesians 1:3–14, Paul reminds us of all that is already ours when we belong to Christ. We have been chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sealed by the Holy Spirit—all according to the riches of God’s grace and to the praise of His glory.
In this episode, we’ll consider what it means to be blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ and how remembering these truths can help us when our circumstances are difficult, our plans don’t go as we hoped, or we’re tempted to focus on what we don’t have...
Why Your Ordinary Days Matter to God
Most of our lives aren’t lived in extraordinary moments. They’re lived in ordinary ones.
We spend our days making meals, caring for our families, opening our homes, answering emails, paying bills, and taking care of all the responsibilities that come with everyday life. Because these are the things we do day after day, it’s easy to overlook their significance.
Yet Scripture reminds us that the Lord isn’t only accomplishing something through the work He’s given us to do. He’s also accomplishing something in us. He’s using the ordinary days He’s give...
Holding Our Expectations with Grace: When People Disappoint Us
Disappointment is something all of us experience. Sometimes it comes because we’ve been genuinely hurt. Sometimes it comes because someone has failed us. And sometimes it comes from expectations we didn’t even realize we were carrying.
How do we respond when someone doesn’t react the way we hoped? What do we do when disappointment begins to take root in our hearts?
One reminder that has helped me over the years is this: We see a moment. God sees the whole picture.
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Busyness Is Not Godliness: Finding Rest in Christ
Life feels full for so many of us. There are responsibilities to manage, people to care for, work to do, ministries to serve in, and homes to tend. And while those things are often good gifts from the Lord, busyness and faithfulness are not always the same thing.
Sharing some encouragement from God’s Word for those seasons when life begins to feel hurried and spiritually weary, when our hearts slowly become distracted in the middle of full days.
My prayer is that this episode encourages you to slow down a bit, rest in Christ, and...
What Does It Mean to Be the Aroma of Christ? (2 Corinthians 2:14–16)
I’ve been spending time in 2 Corinthians 2:14–16, where Paul says that as believers we are the aroma of Christ. It’s such a beautiful and sobering picture to think about how our lives, our words, our attitudes, and even the atmosphere of our homes are meant to reflect Him.
In this episode, we talk about what it means to carry the fragrance of Christ in the ordinary moments of everyday life. The hidden faithfulness, the quiet sacrifices, the ways the Lord is shaping us through our daily work, our relationships, and even the moments where we feel our ne...
Biblically Caring for Our Aging Parents
Doug and I are walking through the next season the Lord has for us right now, and it has me reflecting on so much. It’s a season we walked through 14 years ago when Doug’s parents were living in our home and we were caring for his sweet mom in her final days. And now we find ourselves here again, this time with his dad.
As I share a bit of what this season has looked like for us, I want to come back to the truths that have anchored me, and what God’s Word says a...
Reclaiming Ordinary Life in a Distracted World
In a world that moves quickly, it’s easy to live at a pace that leaves our hearts hurried and distracted.
In this episode, I’m sharing reflections from a slower season away and what the Lord has been teaching me about the pace of my days. It’s easy to fill every quiet space with noise and constant input. But when I look at the life of Jesus, I see something different. I see presence. Unhurried conversations. Intentional time with people. Quiet moments in prayer.
The pace of our days doesn’t just affect our sche...
Encouraging Your Husband’s Leadership in the Home with Doug Ferrell
How can we encourage our husband’s leadership in our homes?
In this episode, Doug joins me for an honest conversation about spiritual leadership in the home. We talk about how wives can strengthen their husbands through prayer, encouragement, respect, and trusting God’s sovereignty.
We walk through nine practical ways to build up leadership in our homes and remind ourselves that Jesus Christ is the true Head of our home.
Obedience in the small, everyday moments really does strengthen a marriage — and we hope this episode encourages you in yours.
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Life Lately at Our House
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple life update from around our home as we step into a new year. Just a look at what we’re settling back into, what we’re enjoying, and a few areas we’re slowly working through in this season of life.
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Putting Off the Old and Putting On the New (Ephesians 4:22-24)
Ephesians 4 shows us how change happens in the Christian life: we put off the old self, renew our minds with God’s truth, and put on the new self created in Christ. In this episode we talk through that pattern and how it plays out in marriage, parenting, friendships, our time, and our words.
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Killing the Sin of Selfishness
Selfishness is one of those quiet sins that can easily slip into our hearts and homes. It often hides behind good intentions or small excuses, but God’s Word doesn’t leave us there. In this episode, we’ll look at what the Bible says about selfishness and how the gospel frees us to love others with the heart of Christ.
We’ll spend time in Philippians 2 and talk about what it means to deny ourselves daily, serve as Jesus served, and find joy in living for Him. My prayer is that this conversation helps you see the ever...
Do You Have a Meek and Quiet Spirit
A gentle and quiet spirit isn’t weakness. It is strength under God’s control. It reflects trust in His sovereignty, not striving to be seen or heard. This kind of beauty doesn’t fade with age. It is lasting, Christlike, and precious in God’s sight (1 Peter 3:3–4).
If you’re struggling to cultivate this spirit in your own life, you’re not alone. Ask the Lord to grow it in you. Spend time in His Word. Look to Christ. He is gentle and lowly in heart, and He is faithful to complete the work He begins in us.
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Biblically Communicating With Our Children
Biblical communication isn’t just about getting our children to listen or obey—it’s about shepherding their hearts. It’s discipleship.
This episode is for every parent or grandparent who has ever struggled to know what to say, how to say it, or when to say it. We’re looking at what it means to communicate with grace, listen with patience, and speak the truth in love—whether with toddlers, teens, or adult children.
God has given us the beautiful calling of pointing our children to Christ—and one of the most powerful tools He’s given us...
Determining the Best Choices for Your Family
We’re all navigating decisions for our families in a world that feels louder and more opinionated than ever. But your standard isn’t someone else’s story—it’s Christ.
The best choices for your home are shaped by God’s Word, by prayer, and by the unity you and your husband seek before the Lord. This encouragement is for the young mama in the thick of it—and for the older woman who’s walked through those seasons and learned to lean on the Lord. It’s a call to seek wisdom, walk in grace, and trust that Jesus tru...Encouraging Your Husband: Biblical Wisdom for Building Him Up with Grace
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the gift and calling we have as wives to build up our husbands with our words. Whether your husband is leading well or you’re in a harder season, God’s Word gives us wisdom and grace for how we can encourage, strengthen, and come alongside the men He’s called to lead our homes.
I’m also sharing a brand new free resource with you — Encouraging Your Husband: A 40-Week Journey to Build Him Up— designed to help you take small, meaningful steps each week in loving and supporting your...
Only A Few Things Are Important: Anchoring Your Heart in What Matters Most
In a world that tells us to do more and be more, Elisabeth Elliot reminds us that only a few things are truly important. Let this be a quiet encouragement to fix your eyes on what matters most.
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30 Ways to Not Waste Your Summer
Summer can slip by so quickly if we’re not careful. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 30 simple and intentional ways we can make the most of these summer days—growing in the Lord, building family memories, and enjoying the sweet gifts He’s given us in this season. Whether you’re looking for spiritual encouragement or simple ideas to be more intentional with your time, I pray this episode encourages you to redeem the days and savor the season.
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Time in God’s Word: How Christian Women Make It Work in Every Season
In this episode, I’m joined by eleven dear friends who share what their time in God’s Word looks like in their current season of life. You’ll hear from women in different stages—homeschooling moms, empty nesters, full-time workers, caregivers, young adults—each finding simple, real-life ways to stay in the Word.
Their routines may look different, but their hearts are the same: to draw near to Christ. My prayer is that their honest, grace-filled reflections encourage you right where you are and remind you that spending time with the Lord isn’t about perfection—it’s about mee...
Preparing a Place of Peace and Joy: The Life-Giving Role of a Christian Homemaker
Homemaking is so much more than just cooking and cleaning—it’s about creating the atmosphere of our homes. In today’s shorter devotional episode, I’m sharing a refreshed blog post that reminds us of the life-giving role the Lord has entrusted to us as Christian women.
True peace in our homes doesn’t come from having everything just right or crossing off our to-do list. It comes from Christ reigning in our hearts. The more we abide in Him—through His Word, prayer, and obedience—the more His peace flows into how we love and serve our fami...
When We Waste Time: Honoring the Lord with the Moments We’re Given
Time is a gift from the Lord—but if you’re anything like me, you’ve had those days where it feels like it just slipped away. In this episode, I’m sharing some real-life examples (yes, the dryer fluff cycle makes an appearance!) and walking through five simple, biblical ways we can be more intentional with the time God’s given us.
You’ll find encouragement to live wisely, practical tips to stay focused, and a gentle reminder that we’re not aiming for perfection—but faithfulness.
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Living in Light of the Resurrection: How the Risen Christ Transforms Your Daily Life
Because Jesus lives, every part of our lives is changed—not just our future but our everyday moments. His resurrection gives us hope when we’re weary, strength when we feel weak, and purpose in the unseen work of daily life. The empty tomb isn’t just something to celebrate once a year—it’s the foundation we build our lives on. How does the resurrection shape the way we trust God, love others, and walk through trials? This episode will encourage you to live in the light of this glorious truth every single day.
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Walking in Wisdom: Living with an Eternal Perspective
What does it mean to walk in wisdom with eternity in view?
So much of life is fleeting, but God calls us to set our hearts on what will last forever (Colossians 3:1-2). In this final episode of the Walking in Wisdom series, we’re stepping back to see the bigger picture—how wisdom not only guides our daily decisions but prepares us for eternity.
✅ Are we investing in what truly lasts—knowing Christ, growing in holiness, and pointing others to Him?
✅ Are we storing up treasures in heaven instead of being consumed by what will fad...
Walking in Wisdom: Practical Steps for Everyday Faith
This is the second episode in our Walking in Wisdom series, where we’re looking at how biblical wisdom shapes the way we live each day. Wisdom isn’t just for the big decisions—it’s for the small, everyday choices that shape our lives.
In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to walk in wisdom in our daily routines, responsibilities, and relationships. How do we choose faithfulness over busyness? How can we speak with wisdom and listen with grace? What does it look like to seek God’s priorities in the middle of everyday lif...
Walking in Wisdom: Living Wisely in a Distracting World
Wisdom isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about living in a way that honors the Lord in our daily choices. In a world full of distractions, how do we stay focused on what truly matters?
In this episode, we begin a three-part series on Walking in Wisdom, looking at what biblical wisdom really is, how it differs from worldly wisdom, and how we can seek the Lord’s guidance in our everyday lives. We’ll explore Ephesians 5:15-16, where Paul urges us to walk carefully, making the best use of our time because the days are evil.
...Thinking the Best of Others: A Biblical Approach to Love and Grace
It's so easy to assume the worst about others—to misread a friend’s words, question someone’s motives, or let suspicion take root in our hearts. But 1 Corinthians 13:7 reminds us that love “believes all things” and “hopes all things.” What does that look like in daily life? It’s not about ignoring wisdom or discernment, but about extending grace, choosing trust over doubt, and reflecting the love of Christ in how we think about and respond to others.
In this episode, we discuss why believing the best matters, why it’s often difficult, and how we can live this out...
Building Strong Marriages & Families with Tony & Bre Wood
I’m thrilled to share a special episode with you. I had the joy of sitting down with my dear friends Tony and Bre Wood—two people who have deeply encouraged me and so many others through their ministry and their new book, The Little Red Book of Marriage and Family: 12 Principles for Relational Thriving. Tony and Bre bring warmth, biblical wisdom, and practical encouragement to every conversation, and this one is no exception.
Whether you're a newlywed or have been married for decades, their insights on marriage, family, and walking faithfully in today’s challenging culture will b...
5 Christ-Centered Priorities for a New Year
As we step into the new year, I've been reflecting on how to keep Christ at the center of our lives this year. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice on productivity and goal-setting, but as believers, our ultimate goal is to glorify God in all we do.
In today's episode I’m sharing five key areas to help us anchor our hearts in Christ: renewing our minds, redeeming our time, serving with humility, walking in gratitude and contentment, and keeping an eternal perspective. These priorities have been on my heart, and I pray they en...
The Beauty of Simple, Faithful Service: A Lesson from Acts 9
Tabitha’s story in Acts 9 is a powerful example of simple, faithful service. Her life reminds us that every act of love—no matter how small—can glorify God and make an eternal impact. In this episode, we’ll reflect on her example and explore practical ways we can use our gifts in everyday life to serve others and point them to Christ.
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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 m...
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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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 smartpho...
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...
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...
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.
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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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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