Hey friend! I’m Nikki Smith—wife, mom of three, entrepreneur, and host of A Heart That Beats for Home. Over the years, God has used marriage, motherhood, business, and everyday life to stretch me, grow me, humble me, and draw me closer to Him. This space is a reflection of the journey I’m still on—growing, learning, and leaning into much-needed grace. I have a heart to keep investing intentionally in my marriage of 26 years with the man God has given me as a partner and best friend, to walk faithfully toward the season of empty nesting, and to grow deeper in relationship with my adult and soon-to-be adult children. More than anything, I’m passionate about drawing closer to my Heavenly Father—truly knowing Him in a way that is real and active in my everyday life—and reflecting Him in all my relationships, actions, and plans.
Each episode is a real, hope-filled conversation about the things that matter most: building strong families, walking faithfully in the gift of marriage, parenting intentionally through every stage, and keeping Christ at the center of it all. Alongside my own story, you’ll hear from amazing guests who share a deep passion for nurturing strong families where Jesus is glorified. Their wisdom, vulnerability, and encouragement will remind you that you’re not alone in this journey.
Whether you’re single, newly married, raising little ones, building a business, or walking through a new season, you’re welcome here. This is a space for women who love their families fiercely and want to lead with purpose—honoring God in the roles He has placed us in, faithfully shepherding the souls in our homes, and nurturing an environment that reflects the fruit of the Spirit and a life that glorifies Him.
One day at a time, may we become women who cultivate hearts that beat for home.
Thanks for being here,
Nikki
Your friends love and support you with all your scaly critters but do you ever feel like you’re the wild type? Listen in to be a part of the reptile girlies where we talk about trends in the hobby and life as female keepers. In a community full of guys, this one’s for the girls. New episodes every Tuesday!
Hosted by Lyssa’s Lizards and Neptune the Chameleon.
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In honor of Michele Parkins, join Occupational Therapist and mom, AnnMarie Murphy, on a journey into the world of sensory-emotional processing on our weekly podcast. Meet people who live with, work with, support, and love children with these differences. In short episodes, you’ll learn ways to navigate tricky situations, hear insights, heartwarming stories, tips, and ways that we can playfully engage with children (and each other) to enhance social-emotional and sensory-motor experiences to bring about regulation, engagement, and ultimately joy in our relationships – and so much more.
Three moms providing a space where myths and stereotypes of homeschooling are shattered while we share what we’ve learned, and are still learning, on our adventure from paper and pencil work to the wide-open world of barefoot education. Expect new episodes twice a month and check out our Redo and Resource segment where we will share with you a mistake from the week along with a treasured resource.
Bedtime Stories/Relaxations and Kindness Challenges for Children
Meet Opal. Curious, brave and persistent. At age 11, she already has her own thriving mystery-solving business helping neighbors find anything from lost pets to missing packages. Follow along as Opal uncovers buried clues and confronts a family mystery, her most challenging case yet.
Opal Watson: Private Eye is a Parents’ Choice Gold Winner created by Natasha Tarpley and Nerissa Holder Hall.
Listen to this show and many more at pinna.fm.
We are Miranda Rake and Sarah Wheeler, two friends, mothers and professional writers on the parenting beat. The Mother Of It All is a podcast where we dive deep into the culture of modern motherhood. Expect warmth, humor and over-considered takes on hot topics, fresh takes on old ones, expert guests and good times.
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Managing the challenges of daily parenting, with pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
This podcast is about finding the sweetspot between the textbooks and real life when it comes to parenting. Dr Billy (a developmental pediatrician) and Nick (a developing parent) are a couple of dads having honest discussions about parenting day to day
We’ll be using iconic TV and cinema scenes from the 80’s & 90’s to give context to Billy’s parenting advice.
Please subscribe and tell us what parenting topics and movie scenes we should talk about next
Join Zach from Keys for Kids for the Countdown to Christmas! This Christian kids podcast is tailor-made for kids 6-12.
As we mark off the days until Christmas, Zach reads a story every day in December to help your kids grow in their faith through the Advent season. These stories help families stay connected to the true significance of Christmas – the birth of Jesus.
But there’s more! After each story, Zach invites kids to join in and share their thoughts. It’s a fantastic opportunity for your children to hear from kids their own age, exploring the reasons why Jesus came to earth.
Your family can join the discussion when you download the Countdown to Christmas Advent cards at https://www.keysforkids.net/countdown.
Each day’s card has the same discussion questions from that day’s episode, plus the Key Verse to memorize and reflect on. Take time to listen to each episode and talk about it with your kids.
Let’s celebrate Advent together. Join Zach on the Countdown to Christmas from Keys for Kids Radio at keysforkids.net.
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