Rooted In Faith Family Farmlife

Peace... It is something I want my boys (wild and feral as they may be) to be able to have; not the "roll over" "no conflict" type of peace, but biblical! Today I am chatting with Linda Degree; dairy farming wife, former teacher, grandmother and now published author! We are talking about her book "The Spirit of Christmas is Peace".

Grab your copy at https://link.amazon/B0cP6nNbS

With so much to do, how can we find time to have passion projects, start businesses, or maybe just breath and do nothing? Today I am chatting with Erin Meinel. She is a former educator and life coach turned homeschool mom who is now also helping moms find the margin in their day-to-day life for the things they feel called to do.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erinmeinel/

Website https://erinmeinel.com/rooted

Podcast https://erinmeinel.com/category/podcast/

Book Reference - "Hold On to Your Kids" by Gordon Neufeld and...

Education happens every day. As homeschool families, we want to make sure that our child gets everything they need to succeed but that path doesn't always look traditional. Today I am chatting with Jennifer Pepito - Christian mama to 7, homeschooling teacher and curriculum creator and author about how to create a truly Inspired Homeschool!

Lots of links for you all! We talked a lot about books :)

Raising kids is no joke but especially for our boys... there is so much confusion! Today I am chatting with Dr. Jonathan Rogers the author of "The Charlatans Boys", as well as The Wilderking Trilogy about teaching our boys what it means to be heros in a biblical sense. Come along for our chat!

Here is my review of "The Charlatan's Boy" https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/the-charlatan-s-boy-by-jonathan-rogers-a-book-review

"The Charlatan's Boy" - https://link.amazon/B0fTzfOeI

"The Bark of the Bog Owl" - https://link.amazon/B0cP4V6dr

"The...

I am so excited to share my chat with Kelli Foreman. She is a Christian mama to 3 boys in Alaska! Here and her husband run a micro-dairy, a whale watching business and so much more! We chatted all things marriage, balance, boys, motherhood... You name it. So grab that cup of coffee and come listen for a bit.

Kelli Foreman - Website www.thelastsmallfarm.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kodiakgoatdairy/

Want to chat more with me? I would love to hear from you at [email protected]

It's been a hot bit but I am so thankful for YOU! Today I want to share a bit about where we have been, what's been happening, and where we are headed. So grab a hot cup of coffee and enjoy this UNSCRIPTED episode. I know, I know.... this is not my normal but it is good stuff.

**I mention a "Bible" Study several times, I should clarify I meant BOOK study :)

Links mentioned in this episode

"The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom LINK

"The Lie you don't know you...

So many times I feel like "Ok, FINALLY I've got this!" and then a curve ball sends me into chaos mode or survival mode, whatever you want to call it. This can last for a few days or weeks or even months! But today I want to share some truth with you so grab that coffee and let's chat.

Today I am chatting with Silvia Ledon - Wife of 40 years, homeschool mother of 4, childrens book author and lover of Jesus. Don't miss this message about sharing the yoke with Jesus.

[email protected] email

https://www.silvialedon.com/ website

https://www.facebook.com/singsilvia/ facebook

Cultivating the next generation is so important! Today I am chatting with Sandra Cravens - Christian homeschool family, homeschool hub coordinators and curriculum creators and world traveling missionaries about creating disciples within our children.

This time of year can feel heavy. The cold weather, stir-crazy kids, halfway-through-the-school-year doubts, and the constant juggling of homeschool, farm life, business, and family rhythms can leave us running on fumes (and coffee). Add in sickness making its rounds, and it's no wonder the days feel long. So, let's chat a bit of life realizations and create a mid-point homeschool review with God as our CEO.

"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain…" – Psalm 127:1-2

If God called you to homeschool, He has a plan for it. The ups...

In today's episode we're talking about something that feels rare in today's filtered world: transparency in motherhood.

It's easy to look around and believe other moms have it all together—the calm homes, the well-behaved kids, the seamless homeschooling days. But the truth? We're all carrying different struggles. Scripture calls us to learn from one another (Titus 2:3–5) and to bear each other's burdens (Galatians 6:1), not to compete or compare.

I want to share with you about a recent "dumpster fire" day—sibling arguments over muffins, chore delays, monkey wrenches that delayed our plan, schoolwork battles, and th...

I am so excited to share with you my chat! Amanda Lancaster is an amazing woman. The goal was to chat about her new book "A Time to be Born" but there was so much more to the conversation!

"A Time to be Born" - Book

Heritage Homestead - Her Community

Amanda Lancaster - Her Website

Amanda Lancaster - Facebook

A new year means new goals! BUT why do those goals so often fail in the first few weeks? Why do I feel like my days are always so chaotic? Could it be that we have been looking at our long term goals as well as our day-to-day game plan, in the wrong order? Hear me out... Today I want to chat about the importance of God's Biblical Order for our daily and long term life! So grab your coffee and that laundry that needs folded, and let's chat!

There are lots of verses mentioned in todays...

So often we are told we need to shoot higher, keep hustling to reach the next level, that the next playing field is better and that we should not settle for where we are. But the truth is, it is OK to be happy where you are today! It doesn't mean that you won't move forward if God calls you to; it just means that you have found peace where you are.

As this year wraps up I pray that you can find your contentment.

I loved chatting with Caleb today! Not only was he a wealth of knowledge when it comes to creating a family emergency plan and adding solid communication options for when the phones don't work but he also brought helpful homeschooling tips from the dad-teacher perspective!

Here are links to several things we mentioned!

Caleb's Radio Gear Suggestions - https://amzn.to/4oxqN5E

Family Connect System: Free Travel Planner- https://www.familyconnectsystem.com/

Prep Comms Blog: https://hamradionetwork.com...

No one wants to hear that their baby has turned breech... To be honest, that has always been something I worry about with my babies since the first 2 were! When Logan turned breech we had to start doing research and making choices... so today I wanted to share my experiences and my mindset, as well as what I would do different if we did it over again!

Breech Resources

https://www.breechwithoutborders.org/

https://www.spinningbabies.com/

Adding a new baby is always exciting but also challenging. It has taken my a month to record and edit this episode since the birth of baby number 7! But here it is, the homebirth story of Mr. Logan Wade Spurrier.

I mention a few items that have been game changers with our babies...

#1 is the KTan Baby Carrier - https://amzn.to/4nARrKa

#2 is our Cloth Diapers - www.greenmountaindiapers.com use the code ROOTEDPFW10 - For your cloth diapering needs!

In today's episode I want to share 5 tips to start your homeschool year strong! We just started our 6th year of homeschooling which is crazy to think about, but I have learned a few things each new year and continue to learn! So grab that cup of tea or coffee and let's chat!

I mention a few links...

Homeschool Planner - https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/product/Homeschooling-Journal-2025-2026-DOWNLOADABLE

Homeschool Consultation Service - https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/product/Homeschool-Consultation-Services-Advanced-Option

Today I am chatting with Elizabeth Urbanowicz. She is the founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview Christian Curriculum and today we are talking about the importance of teaching our kids not only to know the Bible but to teach them transferable skills so they can decipher WHO God is, what the difference is between truth and feelings, and how to apply discernment as they face an opposing world. **DISCLAIMER at 20:48 we do discuss her new book coming out for parents on discussing the sticky topic of Understanding God's Design on Gender and Sexuality**

If you loved this...

I am so excited to share my conversation with Alyssa Gale from Busy Mom - Christian Homes Podcast. She is a boymom, former teacher, and now Christian podcast host and blogger! I found her content and love everything she stands for! Join us today as we chat about what it means to raise boys in a Christian home.

Little Bit of Lavender Blog https://littlebitoflavender.ca/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadb2BceqGIpiJWFg1IBUjnUw5yRpMhk54MqfQqRtkxjeO3RPW_a_zG76xPalg_aem_oJZ-m_C_ZTTlAp8tXhHtiw

Alyssa Gale's Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1r4Ap8jicW7FXDnaDPTBNR...

I was trying so hard to get ahead and recorded this episode 3 weeks ago... Yay for me! But life happens and here we are 3 weeks later! However, I can attest that our new summer routine ideas have been working (there is still more tweaking to do but we are on the right track).

To be honest... chickens terrified me! Give me a 1000 lb animal any day over something that could peck me! BUT after working with these birds for a few years now, I have come to love them. I love having fresh eggs each morning. I love having meat in our freezer that we raised. I love the view of them scratching through the yard each morning as they dig for bugs. So today we are going to chat in our mini homesteading series about your chicken options!

Need an incubator for those fertilized eggs? This is a great...

I grew up seeing the most beautiful gardens and I always wanted to be able to accomplish that, but I have come to the realization that a jungle garden will also produce food that I can feed my family and I am ok with that! Today lets chat about some gardening ideas!

There are so many people wanting to dabble in the homesteading lifestyle but they are afraid to jump in for one reason or another. Today I would like to start a small Mini Series to chat all things homesteading but keeping in mind that you don't need to have grown up on a farm or even own a large piece of land currently. There is so much you can do with a little backyard and a few contacts. So let's jump in!

Butter Making Recipe! - https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/making-butter

Pregnancy is a wild ride - doesn't matter if this is your first rodeo or your 7th! Let's chat about it! If Homeschooling is one of those areas you need some direction, I didn't really talk about it in today's episode, but I have added a Homeschool Consultation Service to the Rooted In - Faith, Family, Farmlife menu! If you need help with paperwork, curriculum, homeschooling struggles or anything in between then I want to encourage you to reach out! Send me an email at [email protected] and we can talk about all the program options to find what...

Struggles will happen! Today I want to share some insight into our current lives. Life on the outside can look blissful but often folks are struggling with something: kids, marriage, work, faith... Whatever it might be, I want you to know that you are not alone!

If Homeschooling is one of those areas you need some direction, I didn't really talk about it in today's episode, but I have added a Homeschool Consultation Service to the Rooted In - Faith, Family, Farmlife menu! If you need help with paperwork, curriculum, homeschooling struggles or anything in between then...

Starting to plan your homeschool year can be so exciting but also so terrifying! What if I can't do this? What if I'm not smart enough? What if I miss something? But the truth is... If God has given you this desire, then you need to jump in! Today I want to give some tips on how to get started without feeling like you are drowning! So grab that coffee and let's chat!

I mention a few items in this podcast and here are the links!

Learning Style Quiz - https://www.learningstylequiz.com/

Sometimes we just need to have a coffee chat about what's working and what we are learning! Come with me today as we chat about books to read, podcast to listen to, goals to aim for and ways to be kind to ourselves.

I mention a lot of things!

Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms - Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0LWGYgY9OGckk1oyo4Gl0V?si=961e1b9c6c0e44af

Like a River by Granger Smith - https://amzn.to/41t2OKV

Captivating - Unveiling the Mystery...

SO... I reposted this episode after I realized there was an edit error! lol So let's try this again :)

I am so excited to bring you an interview I just had with Dr. Lea! She has been in the education world for over 20 years. As a former homeschool mom, she found a need for more customized education options. Dr. Lea is the founder of Purpose Prep Academy down in Fl. which provides both In-Person and Online educational options for families looking for something better. She is also the host of the EducateHer's Sanctuary Podcast. So grab a...

I love gleaming from others and today I want to share with you an amazing chat I had with Brenda Yoder. She is a mama, a former teacher, a current guidance counselor, a dairy farmers wife and an amazing author! In her book, "Uncomplicated - Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life" she gives tangible, Biblical suggestions as to why we need to uncomplicate our lives and how we can do it! So sit back and enjoy our conversation.

Helpful links from today's episode...

"Uncomplicated" - https://amzn.to/3R1ligR

"An Anxious Generation"...

Often... after we deal with a sense of burnout, we hit a wall of overwhelm! Today I want to talk about the importance of calling out our triggers and why we need to let some things go. So grab that cold coffee and heat it one more time in the microwave and let's chat.

We've all been there... and it can be such a struggle to get out of the burnout stage! Everything seems like too much and we just don't have the energy or the motivation to find a solution. Today I want to chat with a few tips that helped me to get out of my latest burnout episode; hopefully, these can help you too!

When we try to take things into our own hands we may end up with the results that we want... but we are going to miss out on so much more! When we let God be in control, the reward is so much sweeter, but that is hard! It takes courage to give everything to God so today I want to chat about just that!

In this episode I mention a 30 Day Daily Prayer Guide to help you focus your prayers. If you would like a copy, feel free to grab my Free Downloadable at https://www...

The holidays are over and now it is time to jump back into a good schedule BUT we are all dragging our feet somedays and it has been hard! Here are 5 tips to get back into a good flow! So grab a cup of coffee or that tea (it may be in the microwave still from being reheated... or maybe that's just me!) and let's chat!

Welcome to Season 4! I have so much planned for this coming season and I thought the best way to start it was to share my story... So grab a cup of coffee or that tea (it may be in the microwave still from being reheated... or maybe that's just me!) and let's chat! Join my Brand New Podcast Subscription at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/.../Rooted-In... Grab our 2025 Rooted In Planner - https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/sto.../search... A few of our favorites... www.mypillow.com They have the most amazing slippers! I am not joking when I say these will...

The new year is right around the corner, and that always gets me in the mood to start something new BUT new can be scary! Today I want to share with you what is happening with the Rooted In Podcast for this coming year but also I want to share with you 3 Tips to take the SCARY out of starting something new!

Join my Brand New Podcast Subscription at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/product/Rooted-In-Podcast-Subscription

Reading has always been something I have always enjoyed and I wanted to make that a passion for my children. When we finished our first year of homeschooling the evaluator made the comment that we should try more read alouds; I struggled to find the right way or the best time to fit this in. I was treating it like an assignment rather than promoting it as a passion. So let's chat about 2 lessons I learned along the way that may make your reading time with your kids, better!

I mentioned a few books in this episode...

With so many homeschooling options now days it can be a challenge to know which way is "best"... I want to share with you a chat that I had a few weeks ago with Charlene Notgrass! She and her husband Ray homeschooled, followed God's lead, and eventually started a family business known as the Notgrass Homeschool Curriculum! She brought me so much inspiration during our chat and I believe you will gleam a lot as well! So grab your coffee and join our conversation!

Want to know more about Charlene and Notgrass History? Check these out!

It is hard to believe we are already a quarter of the way through the school year! I thought it would be a good idea to walk you through what we are doing to give our homeschool a checkup. I also have a downloadable for you to go with this. Grab it at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/product/Homeschooling-Checkup-Downloadable-FREE

God has designed women so different from men and although sometimes the hormone ups and downs that we face each month can feel more life a curse... it really can be our superpower IF we are willing to work with it! I never thought about the fact that our society pushes the 9 to 5 daily "rinse and repeat" cycle while woman don't work that way naturally. Today I want to chat about how we can link our phases to our life activities within homeschooling and homemaking. I believe God wants us to enjoy life. He made us to thrive not...