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

Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog

• 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

HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

• Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail
• Newsletter Archive
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
• Audio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supporters

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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

• Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/bloghttps://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-amanda-turk-season-19-ep-5
• Allison's Update:
  • AoH Deep Dive Sewing Part 1
  • AoH Deep Dive Sewing Part 2
  • FREE AoH Sewing Handbook and Project Journal
  • Allison's YouTube Interview on Naomi Fata Sews
• 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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• Newsletter Archive
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
• Audio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supporters

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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| https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/bloghttps://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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• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
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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 | 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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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

RELATED EPISODES

• Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | Identity
• Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | Values & Priorities
• Homemaker Portrait | Leslie Lucadou
• Homemaking Deep Dive| Wellness with Leslie Lucadou

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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 | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
• 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

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• Pillar 1 | Identity
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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 | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
• 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)

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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

• Connect with LeAnne| Blog | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook
• Show Notes | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog

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