Our Home-Centered Life Podcast

This might just be one of the most important episodes we've recorded so far. Why? Because it gets to the HEART of how we stay unified as a couple and as a family unit. Too many families just live parallel lives with one another. But that's not how we believe families thrive. Listen in to hear how we prioritize shared goals as a family and how those shared goals UNITE us. Follow us on Insta...

Have you thought of raising poultry for your family but you're not sure what to choose? In this episode, we walk you through our top Pros and Cons of raising Turkeys versus Chickens for meat. Whether you're a beginner or just curious about learning more about poultry in general, this episode is for you! Follow us on Instagram @ourhomecenterelife

Do you struggle knowing what foods to eat that will both taste good AND fuel your body? Food can be really confusing in the world we live in- with too much information out there that all seems to conflict. Today we share OUR Top 5 foods that we eat, literally every day! In hopes of helping YOU to have a healthy and thriving body, our favorite foods to help take the guess work out of fueling and su...

In today's episode, we share alllll the lessons we learned from raising our own chickens for meat! Starting in the brooder stage, all the way to meat in your freezer, we walk you through the steps we took and the mistakes we made- so you don't have to! Follow us on Instagram  @OurHomeCenteredLife  ​

Hello friends! In today's episode, we talk about DREAMS- not the ones you have at night, but the ones you think about and have deep inside of you. Those dreams, we believe, are created for a purpose and for good in this world. We share that creating margin to dream is really the first step- life can't be too busy or too full- otherwise you won't have the space to dream. Once you have the margin in...

Well friends, this is a short and sweet episode in which we talk about the new chapter of life we're entering into as a family... We're moving! We talk about what lead us to finding our land and why we chose to move, even though we've LOVED our home we've lived in for the past 5 1/2 years. We also share some ideas for those of you who have similar dreams to buy land and build, as w...

If you're a mom who's in a season of feeling alone in motherhood, I want you to know, friend, that you're not alone. So many moms in today's world feel like they have to do this alone, and yet you don't- and you shouldn't. In this Mini-sode, Christina shares her own experience of feeling alone during seasons of motherhood and how she's working towards finding community....

In this episode, we walk you through step by step some practical ways that you and your family can live a more home-centered schedule, every day! We share big picture ideas and frameworks for designing your schedule and get into some of the nitty-gritty details that help us to live a more home-centered life! Follow us on Instagram  @OurHomeCenteredLife  ​

Friends! Today's episode is so exciting to us... We're talking about Flattening the Happiness Curve! Ok, some of you might even be asking- What IS the happiness curve? We'll talk about what it is, and how we made simple (and big!) shifts in our every day life to flatten it and create more joy in our every day lives- not just in the events of life. Follow us on Instagram  @OurHomeCenter...

Are you a new mom or dad? Or are you expecting your first little one? Or maybe you're a veteran parent who just needs some reminders and encouragements about showing up well for your kids? In today's episode, we share our top 10 tips about newborn life! Those first months can feel so hard as a new mom or dad, but this episode is a reminder that you're not alone! Sometimes we ALL just n...

Today, we have something near and dear to our hearts that we want to share with you all... Our family guiding principles! We discuss what Guiding Principles are, how they guide and lead our family, and why they're so important. Michael leads this one and walks through how you can create your own Guiding principles in your own home! Follow us on Instagram @ourhomecenteredlife

Friends! In this episode, we share some daily, practical habits that we keep as a couple to keep the love alive in marriage. Marriage can be hard, and finding time to connect with one another can be even harder with young kids. This episode is an encouragement for anyone who wants to find simple ways to show up well in your relationship or marriage- every single day! Follow us on Instagram @ourhom...

It's been almost four years now since either of us has had a sip of alcohol. In this episode, we share why (and how) we made this choice as a couple for the greater good of our family. Michael shares why he wanted to stop drinking as a support to Christina when she became a mom and how it's helped us both to show up better as individuals and parents. Follow us on Instagram @ourhomecentered...

In today's episode, we do something a little different. Michael shares a quote that really impacted him, and we discuss how it helped him to see a profound truth in our lives. As people who generally feel like they have lower limits than most, we have found that creating rest and margin in our every day lives has been one of the biggest blessings for us as people and parents. We talk about mar...

In this episode, Christina shares her very intimate and personal experience with giving birth. From birthing our first child unmedicated in a birth center to birthing at home and learning to love it. If you have ever wondered what home birth is like, or you're curious for your own family, listen to this episode! As always, we're here to support and encourage you. This is simply us sharing...

So much of homesteading and living a more home-centered life is being able to continue to learn and grow- through the ups and downs, the mistakes and the successes. We've had so many beautiful moments on our homesteading journey, but we've also had some really hard ones too. In this episode, we share our Top 7 Lessons from Homesteading! Spoiler: We share that if you learn from your mistake...

Did you know it took us almost THREE YEARS to figure out how to Sabbath as a family! Some of you might even be asking What IS a Sabbath and Why is it important? Wherever you're at in your faith, we believe that ALL humans would benefit from taking one intentional day to rest, slow down, and reconnect with themselves (and those they love). In this fast-paced, crazy world, honoring the Sabbath f...

In today's world, the topic of FOOD can cause people a ton of stress, which makes a ton of sense! Food is vital to not only surviving, but thriving, and yet so few people are thriving in their health. By sharing our own journey with food and over a decade of learning and growing, researching, and now even growing/raising our own food, we hope to provide you some encouragement- especially if yo...

Do you ever wonder how you and your family can live life differently? Maybe you're tired of trying to live like everyone else, and you're ready to try living life in a new way? In this episode, we talk about how you can write a better story for your life and how you can begin to live every day with more joy. Living a life set apart is not just about being different for different's sake...

Have you ever dreamed of being a chicken lady (or gent?) If so, this is the episode for you! We share our journey with going from 0 to 10 chickens, buying pullets, then chicks, and ending up with over 100 chickens! It can feel overwhelming or even scary to start something new, especially when it comes to getting animals. We share practical tips and mindsets to have when starting out with ANY new h...

Do you ever think about just how much power we hold in our tongues? To give life, to bless, or to curse. That's what we talk about today. As parents, we have the extreme privilege and also responsibility to harness the power of our words and choose language that blesses and encourages our children. We share some important reminders as well as personal examples of how we do our best to choose our w...

There are no shortages of opinions on if/when you should have kids. In this episode, we share our motivation for waiting to have kids and why we're so glad we did. This isn't intended to tell you what you should do; rather it's simply us sharing what we did in hopes that you have more examples of what's possible. Christina also vulnerably shares her anxieties and years of fear that...

Most people have a "to do" list. But what about a "don't do" list? Living in alignment with your values is just as much about what you DON'T do with your time, energy, and money. In this episode we outline the 10 most surprising things we DON'T do. From not owning a TV, to not drinking alcohol, you might be surprised (and encouraged) by the things we choose NOT to d...

Who even are we?! In this episode, we introduce ourselves, share our story, and explain why we're making this podcast! From living in a tiny apartment to owning 22 acres and raising our own food, we share our journey of moving towards living a more simple and home centered life, every day. If you've ever dreamed about homesteading but feels like it's far away or will never happen, this...

Have you ever struggled to work out consistently? You're not alone. In this episode we discuss why working out at HOME overcomes the most common obstacles people face. From saving time and money to allowing you to prioritize your family-working out at home is the best! Follow us on Instagram ⁠@ourhomecenteredlife