The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

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Homemaker Portrait | Alecia Doty May 01, 2024

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On to today’s homemaker portrait, I am chatting with Alecia Doty. She was nominated by her friend Tina Bergs. Here’s what Tina had to say about Alecia’s practice of the art of home: "Alecia makes her home a place where children are nurtured in the love of Christ and pointed to what is true, good, and beautiful. She is a welcoming hostess who intentionally uses her home as a place where souls can find rest, and be met with the love of Christ."
After spending an hour or so in conversation with Alecia, I can see why Tina gave such a glowing recommendation. Alecia has such great insight into the art of home. She poignantly explains that homemaking is a beautiful, hard, sanctifying, creative adventure; a high and holy calling which, if we allow, God will use to draw us to himself and transform us into the image of Jesus so that the Gospel will be displayed through our homemaking.
EPISODE NOTES
Companion blog post with ALL episode notes, links, resources & recipes

Allison's Update
- Immersion Stick Blender
- Pastry Blender
Edith Schaeffer, Hidden Art of Homemaking
Sally Clarkson Podcast, At Home with Sally
Alecia's TGC Article; "Dear Younger Self: It Doesn't Matter How He Folds the Bedsheets"
Daily Liturgy Helps
- Every Moment Holy
- The Art of Home 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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Homemaker Portrait | Amanda Turk Apr 24, 2024

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I am chatting with Amanda Turk, mom of 5 and homemaker for 23 years, some of which was done overseas. We talk about how books and head knowledge can be helpful but can also get in the way of learning to trust the instincts God gives us as homemakers and caretakers. Amanda shares the lessons she learned homemaking in a foreign country and why a habit of saying “yes” is crucial to practicing hospitality in her home.

EPISODE NOTES

Companion Blog Post with ALL episode notes, links, resources & recipes
Allison's Update:
Amanda's Mom, Karen Sheppard's Homemaker Portrait on The Art of Home
Focus on the Family Radio Theater, The Chronicles of Narnia series (digital)
YNAB | You Need A Budget software

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Homemaker Portrait | Jan Roueche Apr 17, 2024

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Today I am chatting with Seasoned Homemaker, Jan Roueche. Married for over 40 years, Jan and her husband have raised 10 children, homeschooling them for many of those years…a topic which comes up a good bit in our conversation. When Jan and her husband married the were both new Christians so not only were they learning how to live together and create a harmonious home life, they were both learning how to faithfully walk with Christ, and it wasn’t always easy. We discuss some of the practical need for structure when living in a large family and Jan shares a little about her current season of homemaking which involves caring for her husband as he battles Parkinson’s disease. Jan shares many tips, a lot of practical advice and much wisdom throughout our conversation. I especially love that her advice is centered on the need to cultivate a deep abiding relationship with the Lord.

EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes| with all links, resources and RECIPES https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-jan-roueche-season-19-ep-4
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
YWAM Christian Heroes: Then and Now series
Susan Branch's Blank Family Cookbook is out of print but you can get some copies through eBay or thrift books. Amazon also sells similar blank books by other publishers.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Homemaker Portrait | Jen Thayer Apr 10, 2024

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I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Jen Thayer, about her experience keeping a home for the past 25 years with her husband Dan and their 9 children! Jen is a homeschooling mom with 3 special needs kid, 2 of which are internationally adopted. We talk about how these children are an integral part of their unique family culture, bringing challenges and blessings Jen never expected but thanks God for every day. We cover all the usual ground of beginnings, influences, challenges, fails, wins and favorites, and we bond over our love of literature and the importance of a family library.

EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes with all links, resources and RECIPES https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-jen-thayer-season-19-ep-3
ALLISON'S UPDATE:
Protein Oat Pancake Recipe
Japanese Omelet Pan
Breakfast Sandwich Recipe using similar cooking method for eggs
Traditional Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet)-video
OTHER NOTES:
Wise Words for Moms chart by Ginger Hubbard
12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke
Favorite analog tools-subscribe to Homemaker Happy Mail for more details. For future reference, go to The Art of Home Blog and search "analog tools"
More Episodes on Special Needs: Homemaker Portrait|Laurie Mott and Homemaking Deep Dive|Special Needs in the Home

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Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | Rhythms & Routines Apr 03, 2024

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I am so excited to finally be talking about the 3rd Pillar of Homemaking, Rhythms and Routines, with my friend and past AoH guest, Leslie Lucadou.

We will start with a brief review of the 4 Pillars of Homemaking, then spend some time defining rhythms and routines-talking about the difference between the two and giving some examples of each. Then we look at motivations (or the why) for establishing rhythms and routines, contrasting the world’s ideas vs what God has to say about our why. Next we talk about 4 rhythms of christian living; worship, rest, work and play—what those might look like and how we can use homemaking to help and not hinder these rhythms. Finally we end with a few pitfalls to avoid when establishing rhythms and routines.
EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
Allison's Update Recipes | Subscribe to Homemaker Happy Mail, or for future reference check Newsletter Archive and search this episode title
Related Resources:
Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Rayner
Habits of the Household; Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Earley
Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives by Richard Swenson
Every Moment Holy; New Liturgies for Daily Life (book 1 of 3) by Douglas McKelvey

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Homemaker Portrait | Brea Spires Mar 27, 2024

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I am chatting with newbie homemaker, Brea Spires, who is almost at the 5 year mark in her story of home. She is a mom of two, home baker and content creator. We cover all the usual topics; beginnings and influences on her homemaking, how kids have enriched and challenged her homemaking, setting and keeping priorities, and much more. Be sure to stick around until the end when I will be back with my top takeaways from Brea’s interview as well as some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS about what is coming on the Art of Home this year!

EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes | with all links, resources and RECIPES theartofhomepodcast.com/blog https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-brea-spires-season-19-ep-1
Allison's Update Seasonal Clothing Storage System | My Storage Boxes | Deep Dive Organization Part 2
Brea's kids love to watch old Psalty the Singing Psalm Book videos. You can find videos on YouTube or purchase their products HERE

PILLARS OF HOMEMAKING SERIES (Pillar 3 coming Season 19)

Pillar 1 | Identity
Pillar 2 | Values & Priorities

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Homemaker Portrait | Cathy Bauer Mar 06, 2024

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Today I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Cathy Bauer. Nominated for The Art of Home by her daughter, Laura, Cathy has so much wisdom and practical help to offer homemakers of any age. Even through her college years, her heart's desire was to be a wife, mom, and homemaker and she has been living out that desire for almost 40 years.
We discuss her beginnings and the challenges of learning to cook, the overwhelm that came with baby #2, and the challenges of parenting and running a busy household. Cathy shares how organizing her space and time have helped her over the years and she gives some great suggestions for extending the welcome of home beyond the four walls of our homes.
EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes with all links, resources and RECIPES | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-cathy-bauer-season-18-ep-6
Allison's Update Favorite Cleaning Tools | Steam Mop | Shower & Tub Scrubber | Swiffer Duster
Scripture References | Romans 12:9-13 , NLT

PILLARS OF HOMEMAKING SERIES (Pillar 3 coming Season 19)

Pillar 1 | Identity
Pillar 2 | Values & Priorities

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Homemaker Portrait | LeAnne Stadler Feb 28, 2024

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Today I am talking with seasoned homemaker, LeAnne Stadler, about her experience of keeping a home for 27 years. LeAnne and her husband, Eric, have 6 children and have fostered over 40! In her homemaking journey LeAnne has navigated her children’s special needs, her own chronic illness, adopting 2 foster kids and the recent loss of her 23 year old son. Through it all, God has shown LeAnne His faithfulness. She says, “Sometimes He’s very quiet, but I know He’s still there because He’s never failed me.”

The Stadler family has recently launched a small elderberry farm called Titus Grove in N.Central Ohio. They are founded on Faith & desire to bring Glory to God in all they do. You can follow along on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as they learn the ins & outs, victories & defeats & all that is to come on the Grove. I will link all of the places you can connect with LeAnne in the show notes, so be sure to check that out.
EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes with all links, resources, and RECIPES https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-leanne-stadler-season-18-ep-5
Connect with LeAnne| Blog | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

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Homemaker Portrait | Kerita Fuller Feb 21, 2024

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In this episode I am chatting with Kerita Fuller about her experience keeping a home for the past 10 years with her husband and step children. Kerita worked for the US Air Force for 20 years before retiring and fully embracing her role as full time homemaker and helpmeet to her husband. We talk about her sudden and steep learning curve of become a mom, not to babies, but to teens. She had a very short runway to prepare them to leave the nest as capable young adults and that was a big responsibility. Kerita shares openly how infertility can tempt her to compare to women who have what she doesn’t but that God has taught her that what motherhood looks like is not what she thinks it should look like, but what He says it looks like. I love her perspective on hospitality and how homemaking builds community and she has some fun stories, tips and ideas to share.
EPISODE RESOURCES

Show Notes Blog Post with all links, resources and RECIPES https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-kerita-fuller-season-18-ep-4
At Home with Sally Podcast, Metaphors That Will Inspire For Life (with Joy Clarkson), Feb. 12, 2024
Simple Farmhouse Life Podcast, Are You Overwhelmed and Angry in Motherhood? | Natalie Hixson, Angry Mama Coach, Ep. 224, Feb.13, 2024
Follow Kerita's Knitting Adventures in IG | @mrskeritafuller

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Homemaker Portrait | Lydia Goode Feb 14, 2024

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Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode I share what I've been up to (including my 2nd grand baby's gender 🥰) as well as some thoughts on expectations and Valentine's Day.

In the interview portion, I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Lydia Goode about her 47+ years experience of keeping a home and raising 5 children. Lydia acquired her homemaking skills from the example of older women and from home ec classes in high school and even through college. She is passionate about the Titus 2 model and shares how Titus 2 women ministered to her in the early years of homemaking. Lydia shares about the challenge of their recent move from their home of 32 years in Florida to a new home in Tennessee to be near their son and his family. Through it all, she sees how God has been faithful in every season of her homemaking.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Show Notes Blog Post with all links, resources and RECIPES https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-lydia-goode-season-18-ep-3
Valentine Ideas | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
Sidetracked Home Executives by Pam Young and Peggy Jones

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