Joyful Homemaking

Room by Room : Office This week we continued our tour through the home by chatting about the office. Often, the office is more of a space than an actual room for the homemaker. We discussed the importance of keeping your office space separate from the place you have your Bible and prayer time. We also chatted about practically how to safeguard your children when they are using the computer, and we...

Room by Room : Kitchen The kitchen can be a loaded topic for the homemaker! In this episode we talk about the importance of incorporating the whole family in the kitchen, and how we need to change our mindsets from it being "mom's kitchen" to the family kitchen. As usual, we chat about the sin issues that can arise in this room and give practical tips for working in the kitchen... Thank you for li...

Room by Room : Dining Room Sometimes this is a formal room, sometimes it's a table tucked into the kitchen - but whatever it may look like, your dining table is often the center of family life. Meal time, especially dinner, is the time that the whole family comes together to connect, relax, and enjoy fellowship. In this episode we talk about what furniture meets our family's needs in the dining ar...

Room by Room : Front Room Sitting room, living room, parlour, front room... Whatever you may call it, in this episode we chat about the room that you invite guests into, but also in which you spend intentional family time. We talk about intentionality in decor and in practical function of this high-traffic room. Thank you for listening to Joyful Homemaking and don't forget to follow along on Insta...

Episode 22 // Room by Room : Front Porch and Entryway Join us for our new series in which we go room by room through the home talking about applying family vision to each space, as well as setting up each space to function practically for our families. In our first episode we talk all about the front porch and entry way. Thank you for listening!

Meals and Mealtime This week we chat about why family meal time is important and the logistics of getting food on the table. We both talk about the meal habits that each of our family's prioritize before, during, and after meal time. We hope this conversation blesses your family's table fellowship!

This week we chat about the temptations of homemakers, specifically those with little children. Oftentimes this phase of motherhood can feel boring and/or overwhelming. Giving into those feelings can lead to sinful attitudes. We chat about ways to combat these attitudes as Christian homemakers. Thank you for listening!

This week we talked about making decisions. We discussed decisions big and small and how to go about this as women who seek to obey God's Word. Thank you for listening to Joyful Homemaking and don't forget to follow along on Instagram @joyfulhomemakingpodcast

Transitioning into Spring Happy Spring! In this episode we talk about how we are working in our homes to reflect the changing of seasons. We are spring cleaning, spring cooking, and looking ahead at the new season so that we can be prepared for all the changes that it brings. Thank you for listening!

Organizing Schedules This week we talked practically about our family's schedules and the organization there of. We hope this subject is helpful and doesn't bore you terribly... if it does, we hope our usual chit-chat about food and livestock animals will redeem the episode ;-) Thank you for listening to Joyful Homemaking and don't forget to follow along on Instagram @joyfulhomemakingpodcast

In this episode we talked about vacations, holidays, traditions, and keeping the fun in the atmosphere of your home. We talked about how to approach fun with intentionality as well as temptations that can come when we think of "fun". As a bonus feature, tune in to learn all about the water distribution system of Southeastern Idaho (Ashley was fascinated)... Thank you for listening to Joyful Homema...

This week's chat was all about friends, family, and ministry. As homemakers, our children and husband are our first priority. So what should our relationship to our extended family look like? What about friendships with both believers and unbelievers? Thank you for listening to Joyful Homemaking and don't forget to follow along on Instagram @joyfulhomemakingpodcast

Warning! You may want to save this episode for a time your kids are not listening with you- we talk about family relationships, and that includes your marriage, so we all know what that means! We also talk date night, one on one time with kids, being a servant, and so much more... Thank you for listening to Joyful Homemaking and don't forget to follow along on Instagram @joyfulhomemakingpodcast

The topic this week was SO massive that we barely scratched the surface. We talked about supporting our husbands in their careers and continuing education. We also discussed over-arching goals for our children's education. Additionally, Ashley hangs up on Marissa twice and gets sidetracked asking questions about kombucha techniques... Thank you for listening!!

In this episode we discussed the overarching characteristics of our households as we strive to have households that love and serve God. As homemakers, how do we cultivate places of peace, fellowship, and productivity in our homes? Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow along on IG @joyfulhomemakingpodcast

This week we talked about a necessity that can lead us into sin in so many ways: money.  We discussed how to analyze spending habits and ultimately how we can use this resource to the glory of God. We wrapped up by chatting about keeping a pantry stocked and cooking from your pantry when you can't leave the house or you don't have a meal plan... Thank you for listening!

In the second part of our goal setting series we talk about all things physical health - food, fitness, and overall wellness. We discuss transitioning your fitness depending on your season of life, thankfulness and comparison in food goals, idols and idleness, and so much more! As always, thank you so much for joining us!

Happy New Year! In this episode we dive into a series about goal setting in the New Year. We talk about reflecting on the past year to analyze what went well and what changes we want to make, then looking forward to setting spiritual and mental goals for 2024.

This week's episode is a shortened version of our podcast in which we encourage you toward Christmas joy, by talking through the common pitfalls that we might have in our attitudes during this season and practical ways to avoid them. We also talk briefly about testing out new family traditions, easy weeknight recipes for this upcoming busy week, and the Lockhart's surprise Christmas gift. Listen i...

In the style of "A Christmas Carol" we discuss how our past Christmases shape our present way of doing Christmas with our families, and what we look forward to in future Christmas seasons. We talk about vision, attitude, and keeping the focus on Jesus through the holiday season... And, of course, the food of Christmas!

Despite technical difficulties, we chatted this week about submission to our husbands: why it is important, what it looks like practically, and how the culture has twisted the idea of submission. Also included: the "what's cookin' " section and a debut from Ashley's daughter. Thank you for listening!

In this episode Marissa and Ashley discuss the admonishment in Titus 2 to be "kind". Why does God require this of us as homemakers? What is the difference between joy and happiness? We also chat about situations that come up in which we are tempted to be unkind and the practical solutions to dealing with those temptations. And, of course, we include our "what's cookin'?" section at the end. We hop...

Join us as we chat about the Biblical mandate to "work at home". We talk about what it means to live this out practically in all phases of marriage and motherhood (at least the ones we've been through!). Of course, we also have our "what's cookin'?" section in which Marissa gives a family update and Ashley talks about God's purpose for turkeys.

Join Ashley and Marissa as they dive into the topic of working at home found in Titus 2. We pray that it will be an encouragement to you and give you much to think and pray about.

Join our conversation today as we use Titus 2 as the framework for navigating the difference between biblical versus cultural homemaking. As we seek to encourage women in their God given roles we talk about how to separate the lies of the world to the truth found in Gods word. And don’t forget to listen in to the WHATS COOKING section as we discuss Reformation Day, Broccoli Pizza, and the affordab...