Raising Rices

“Boys will be boys.” But what kind of men are they becoming? In this episode of The Heritage Household Podcast, Marissa Rice explores how to raise boys into responsible, courageous, and considerate men without discouraging the adventure, wrestling, competition, and energy that make boyhood such a delight. We’ll talk about why masculinity does not require crudeness, how to address potty language an...

Should you make your kids share everything? In this Q&A episode of The Heritage Household Podcast, Marissa Rice answers a practical parenting question that nearly every family faces: What do you do when your children fight over toys? In our family, we distinguish between communal toys that belong to the whole family and personal belongings that belong to an individual child. But this episode g...

What if one of the best things you could add to your family routine was simply… quiet? In this episode of The Heritage Household Podcast, I’m sharing why we still practice quiet time in our home with eight children, including older kids and teenagers, and why this simple afternoon rhythm has become such a gift to both my children and me. We’ll talk about how we transitioned from nap time to quiet...

Does what we wear to church really matter? Can the way we dress for Sunday worship actually influence the way we think, behave, and teach our children to approach the Lord’s Day? In this episode of The Heritage Household Podcast, Marissa Rice continues the conversation about biblical beauty by asking a potentially controversial question: has our increasingly casual church culture affected our sens...

Has our culture’s obsession with appearance caused Christian women to become suspicious of beauty itself? Beauty and vanity are not the same thing. In this episode of The Heritage Household Podcast, Marissa Rice explores a biblical view of beauty, femininity, modesty, and stewardship, and why beauty can actually be a way of serving and refreshing the people around us. We’ll talk about the differen...

How do we raise children who can do hard things, persevere when life gets difficult, and respond with biblical character when they fail? In this episode of The Heritage Household Podcast, Marissa Rice shares a phrase her family has been using at home: character counts twice. Character matters while we are working toward something difficult, but it matters all over again when we fail, face disappoi...

The advice every Christian mom hears about "just managing the house" is too small. Your home is not a checklist,  it's a legacy in motion, and Marissa Rice is naming the bigger mission behind it. After years of sharing under Raising Rices, Marissa introduces the new Heritage Household vision and explains why this rebrand is more than a new name. She lays out the heart behind the podcast: helping w...

How do you build family rhythms that actually work for your household—not someone else's? In Part 2 of this series on family rhythms, Marissa Rice moves from the “why” behind household rhythms to the practical “how.” Instead of copying another mom's schedule or trying to overhaul your entire household overnight, you'll learn how to identify what matters most to your family and create simple anchor...

How do you create a peaceful, intentional Christian home when there is always more laundry, another meal to make, children who need you, homeschool lessons to finish, and unexpected interruptions? In this episode of the Raising Rices Podcast, Marissa Rice shares why healthy family rhythms can be more helpful than rigid schedules—and why the goal of biblical homemaking isn't getting everything done...

In Part 2 of this series on raising children to steward responsibility, Marissa moves from the biblical foundation to the practical application of building a family team. Discover why household responsibilities are about far more than getting work done—they are opportunities to shape character, cultivate faithfulness, and prepare children for adulthood. In this episode, Marissa shares why not ever...

In this first episode of a two-part series, Marissa shares why Christian parents should focus on raising contributors instead of consumers. Children were not created simply to be entertained, served, or kept comfortable. They were created to grow in responsibility, faithfulness, service, and stewardship. This episode explores the biblical purpose of work, why household responsibilities are an impo...

Welcome back to the Raising Rices Podcast! In this special episode, we're talking about one of the most important truths God has been teaching our family over the past several years: Your home is your first ministry. As Christian parents, it's easy to become consumed with schedules, school lessons, sports, chores, and the never-ending demands of everyday life. But what if the ordinary moments we'r...

This week on the Raising Rices Podcast, we're talking about one of the most overlooked aspects of Christian parenting: household culture. Every home has a culture. Every family is teaching something. The question is whether that culture is being built intentionally or accidentally. In this episode, Marissa Rice explores why Christian families need more than good intentions. They need a clear visio...

Many Christian parents focus on teaching biblical truth, but few realize that discipleship is happening every moment of every day. Long before children understand theology, they absorb the culture of their home. In this episode, Marissa Rice explores how every household is shaping the hearts, habits, and beliefs of the next generation. You'll learn why family culture matters, how daily rhythms for...

In this final episode of the More Than Virtue podcast series, we conclude our verse-by-verse study of Proverbs 31 by exploring Proverbs 31:31: "Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates." This beautiful closing verse reminds us that a life of faithful obedience to God will eventually bear fruit. Throughout Proverbs 31, we've seen a woman marked by wisdom, dilige...

Why do so many Christian moms feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and emotionally exhausted—even when they love the Lord and desire to faithfully serve their families? In this episode of Raising Rices, Marissa sits down with Christian motherhood mentor Alicia Bennett, founder of Mobilizer Mom, to have an honest conversation about the mental load of motherhood, the lies that quietly steal our peace, and...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:29: "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all." At first glance, this verse can sound like a competition among women. But when we look closer, we discover a beautiful truth: biblical excellence is not about outperforming others. It is about faithfully living out the calling God has given you. In a world fille...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we arrive at what many consider the most important verse in the entire Proverbs 31 passage: Proverbs 31:30 "Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." After studying the diligence, wisdom, stewardship, kindness, and faithfulness of the Proverbs 31 woman, we discover the foundation beneath it all: The fe...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:28: "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." This beautiful verse gives us a glimpse into the fruit of faithful motherhood, biblical parenting, and long-term discipleship. In a world focused on quick results and instant success, Scripture reminds us that raising children is a long game...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:27: "She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." What does it mean to truly steward a home well? In a culture filled with distraction, busyness, and overwhelm, the Proverbs 31 woman offers a powerful example of intentional living. She is attentive to the needs of her family, diligent in...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:24 and what it reveals about biblical homemaking, productivity, and purposeful work. The Proverbs 31 woman is not idle—she is intentional, creative, and fruitful. She works with her hands, produces something of value, and extends that work beyond her home in a way that blesses others. But what does this look like for women tod...

What is family worship—and why do so many Christian families struggle to make it a consistent part of their home? In this episode of Raising Rices, Marissa walks through the biblical purpose of family worship and how it serves as a foundation for raising children in the knowledge and fear of the Lord. Many parents desire a Christ-centered home but feel unsure where to begin. This conversation brin...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we walk through Proverbs 31:23 and explore the powerful connection between a godly wife, a strong marriage, and a respected husband. “Her husband is known in the gates…” — this verse gives us a glimpse into how a woman’s faithfulness in the home impacts far more than just her daily tasks. It shapes the strength, confidence, and leadership of her hus...

What if the strength of your faith—and your children’s faith—was not built on occasional moments, but on daily habits? In this episode of Raising Rices, Marissa shares the importance of cultivating Habits of Grace within the home and why Christian families must move beyond inconsistent devotionals into intentional, structured discipleship. In a culture that prioritizes feelings and convenience, th...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we take a closer look at Proverbs 31:22 and what it reveals about biblical homemaking, dignity, and intentional living. What does it mean for a Christian woman to create a home that reflects peace, order, and beauty—without falling into comparison or perfectionism? The Proverbs 31 woman is not defined by outward appearance, but her life reflects som...