Homesteading for the Kingdom

This week, Lisa Bass from Farmhouse on Boone is joining me to talk about holiday decorations without expectations. We talk about utilizing the great outdoors for free and beautiful decor, how to keep littles from touching "all the things", and how it's really about the memories, not about the glamour.  Visit Lisa online at https://www.farmhouseonboone.com  Visit this series online at htt...

This week I have guest Jamerrill Stewart with me, as we walk through how you can have Christmas without all the chaos—with a large family or a small family! We'll talk tips and tricks, our own family traditions, gift giving, and how to set boundaries with extended family. We even dive into some food talk and how you can make food super easy on Christmas Day! Also, how to really embrace the holiday...

This year has been one of the most complicated, frustrating years most of us have had in a long time. In this week's episode, Michelle Barringer from Farm Life Outfitters and the Heart at Home podcast, joins me to talk about how we can be thankful this Thanksgiving when we intentionally choose thankfulness. We'll walk through some scriptures, and some encouragement, for you as a wife, mama, woman,...

In week 3 of the Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays series, I'm welcoming my friend and podcast host, Melissa K. Norris, to be our co-host this week! We're talking all about food, traditions, memories, recipes, and more! We'll also give into some tips and tricks to make the food of the holiday seasons a little easier to prep for. And we'll even talk about navigating those icy waters with family...

In episode 2 of the Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays, we're talking about how a cluttered and untidy home can actually be a reflected of a cluttered and untidy heart. But sometimes, a clean home isn't just about cleanliness. Listen to this week's episode as we take back our homes for the holidays! Want to support the podcast? You can do that by clicking here . • Learn more about the series her...

Feeling kind of frantic and crazy after the year we've had? Well wake up, sister! It's about to get even crazier with the holidays! But does it really HAVE to be crazy? Now, more than ever, we need to find rest, purpose, inspiration, and peace during the holiday season. In this 9 part series, we'll walk through the holidays with ease. This will be the BEST holiday season you've ever had, because w...

Scrolling through your newsfeed only to walk away stressed out, angry, upset, bitter, jealous, or tired? Have you ever wondered if your social media life isn't reflecting God's will for your life, and maybe that's why you feel the way you do? Check out this episode of Choosing Simple, where I talk about recently unfollowing a lot of "friends" and influencers online, how it has changed my life, and...

What is God doing in the midst of all the rioting, virus outbreak, hatred, and calamity? Today I dive into what God has been pulling me to say for a few weeks now after learning about a Christian friend who recently lost some contracts with businesses because of who he is and what he believes. And we discover that even through all the hardship, God is walking in the midst of us all. We may not und...

Have you ever felt like being a parent is inconvenient? We always have other things to do—clean the house, get work done. Whatever it is, sometimes, as parents, we feel like we're just trudging along at a pace we're not ok with. But what is the standard pace as a parent, after all? In today's podcast we break down a few scriptures, and we learn just what Jacob meant when he said in Genesis that he...

Do gender roles have a place in the Christian home and on the homestead? My response might surprise you! In this episode I break it down for you, and talk about how the family unit is a team first, rather than a list of gender roles. And while we're a team, we are also naturally created differently, with our own strengths and weaknesses.  • • FROM THIS EPISODE • • Join my Homestead Homemaking...

Sometimes the garden can teach you more than just how to prune and harvest. In this episode, I go over how the garden teaches us so much more about life, because the same God who created us, created the garden. We were created to be gardeners. And just like tomatoes, we need constant and meticulous pruning to be the most efficient we can be.  • • FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE • • FACEBOOK Y...

If you've suddenly found yourself a homeschooler due to recent current events, or just because you've always wanted to homeschool, NOW is the time to plan! In this episode I talk about how we homeschool, what we use, why you need to plan right now, and some of our struggles and successes.  • • LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE • • A.C.E Curriculum OR Visit the ACE Website HERE MasterBooks Cur...

In 1 Samuel, Israel pleaded Samuel for a King. They wanted someone who could protect them, simple because they suddenly became fearful of a neighboring nation. What they had forgotten is that God had gone before them and fought every battle before they went into battle. Could we be like Israel in the United States? Could the chaos, adversity, riots, disease and more simply be a people group demand...

Motherhood can be challenging. With mom guilt, comparison, and more, sometimes we feel guilty for asking for help or tips. In this episode we talk about the reality of motherhood, but more than anything, I read off some of my favorite expert mom tips from mamas and grandmamas that have followed me on social media for years! You won't want to miss this episode, mama. Grab a cup of coffee, lock your...

The sad reality is that, in this Christian life, even though we preach hope...most of us don't believe God is going to show up during the hard times and moments in our lives. This week we talk about the current events, mandated "things", fear, and more. And how God shows up, especially when WE show up. •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

I hear it all the time, the excuse called "I can't afford to homestead". When the reality is that, if you took a good hard look at your budget, you'd find that homesteading is absolutely attainable for your life. Let's talk about it all in this podcast. Because homesteading isn't just a "thing", it's a lifestyle! •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

We're talking real life and day dreaming about money we could spend on the homestead! In this episode I walk you through some practical things to think about when you think about putting that stimulus check to good use on the homestead. And then, we get super fun and start day dreaming about what we "could" get, even if it cost way more than a stimulus check could pay. Join in the fun with me on t...

Are you contemplating having a natural childbirth? In this episode I go over both of my natural childbirth experiences and show you just how different my hospital birth and birth center birth was. We'll talk about some pain management tips, and how you can have the best natural childbirth of your life! RESOURCES FROM THIS PODCAST The Birth Story of Everett: https://youtu.be/P3kf4rWh8H4 •• Join me...

Where have I been? Sorry for being MIA the last couple of weeks, but I've had good reason. In this episode I share my heart with you on why I've stepped away from the podcast recently. I also share about being quiet in a very loud world, and we dive a bit into Holy Week. •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

You know what I really don't do well with? Feeling overwhelmed. In this episode I go through a few steps that help me to not get to the point of feeling overwhelmed. I also talk about what I do when the burden of being overwhelmed is unavoidable, and I have to navigate through it.  RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Finding Joy in the Midst of Chaos (Episode) -- https://anchor.fm/amy-fewell/episodes...

In the midst of the chaos of the recent pandemic, peace can only be found in a perfect Savior. Also, in this episode, we talk about choosing empathy over apathy, and taking people under our wings to help them lessen the fear in their lives. SCRIPTURE IN THIS EPISODE: John 16:33 HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD Video series: https://homesteadersofamerica.com/ grow-your-own-food-series / Join me online–– F...

Are you waiting on something? Are you waiting for your marriage to get better, the perfect spouse to come along, your first (or third) baby, a health issue to get resolved? Whatever it is, sometimes God chooses to make us wait for a reason. Other times, waiting is just something we have to go through. But whatever it is, let's talk about some of the easy, and hard, things I've had to wait on in li...

While this could be controversial, let's not make it so. It's time to face the facts that, whether we like it or not, politics and homesteading go hand in hand. If you want to keep your food freedoms and freedom to live this homesteading lifestyle, it's time to show up! I have recently been asked why we're continuing to host the Homesteaders of America conference in a state were most people don't...

BONUS EPISODE -- With fears rising about the recent coronavirus, I wanted to take a moment to speak some common sense information into your life. Talk to you about naturally preventing the virus. And just having some real life talk about the virus and the epidemiology of it all.  >> Elderberry and Astragalus Syrup Recipe: https://thefewellhomestead.com/elderberry-astragalus-syrup/ >&...

In a society filled with pressures and burdens, the last thing you need as a woman and mama is to have the burden of "looking pretty". In this episode, Amy talks about something she recently experienced, and how the judgements of other women can weigh heavy. We take a look at 1 Peter 3, and what God has to say about true beauty. We encourage one another to do what makes us happy, not what burdens...