Rooted In Faith Family Farmlife

So many times I feel like "Ok, FINALLY I've got this!" and then a curve ball sends me into chaos mode or survival mode, whatever you want to call it. This can last for a few days or weeks or even months! But today I want to share some truth with you so grab that coffee and let's chat. Want Homeschool Help? Not sure where to start or what to do next? Set up a consultation with me at https://www.roo...

Today I am chatting with Silvia Ledon - Wife of 40 years, homeschool mother of 4, childrens book author and lover of Jesus. Don't miss this message about sharing the yoke with Jesus. silvialedon@asigrow.org email https://www.silvialedon.com/   website https://www.facebook.com/singsilvia/ facebook https://www.instagram.com/silvialedon/ instagram   "The Voice of God" - Book https://amzn.to/3OdrCDX  ...

Cultivating the next generation is so important! Today I am chatting with Sandra Cravens - Christian homeschool family, homeschool hub coordinators and curriculum creators and world traveling missionaries about creating disciples within our children.  Want Homeschool Help? Not sure where to start or what to do next? Set up a consultation with me at https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/homes...

This time of year can feel heavy . The cold weather, stir-crazy kids, halfway-through-the-school-year doubts, and the constant juggling of homeschool, farm life, business, and family rhythms can leave us running on fumes (and coffee). Add in sickness making its rounds, and it's no wonder the days feel long. So, let's chat a bit of life realizations and create a mid-point homeschool review with God...

In today's episode we're talking about something that feels rare in today's filtered world:  transparency in motherhood . It's easy to look around and believe other moms have it all together—the calm homes, the well-behaved kids, the seamless homeschooling days. But the truth? We're all carrying different struggles. Scripture calls us to learn from one another (Titus 2:3–5) and to bear each other'...

I am so excited to share with you my chat! Amanda Lancaster is an amazing woman. The goal was to chat about her new book "A Time to be Born" but there was so much more to the conversation!  "A Time to be Born" - Book Heritage Homestead - Her Community Amanda Lancaster - Her Website Amanda Lancaster - Facebook Want Homeschool Help? Not sure where to start or what to do next? Set up a consultation w...

A new year means new goals! BUT why do those goals so often fail in the first few weeks? Why do I feel like my days are always so chaotic? Could it be that we have been looking at our long term goals as well as our day-to-day game plan, in the wrong order? Hear me out... Today I want to chat about the importance of God's Biblical Order for our daily and long term life! So grab your coffee and that...

So often we are told we need to shoot higher, keep hustling to reach the next level, that the next playing field is better and that we should not settle for where we are. But the truth is, it is OK to be happy where you are today! It doesn't mean that you won't move forward if God calls you to; it just means that you have found peace where you are.  As this year wraps up I pray that you can find y...

I loved chatting with Caleb today! Not only was he a wealth of knowledge when it comes to creating a family emergency plan and adding solid communication options for when the phones don't work but he also brought helpful homeschooling tips from the dad-teacher perspective! Here are links to several things we mentioned! Book Series - PULSE: World Gone Dark -  https://amzn.to/4qhSNvx Caleb's Radio G...

No one wants to hear that their baby has turned breech... To be honest, that has always been something I worry about with my babies since the first 2 were! When Logan turned breech we had to start doing research and making choices... so today I wanted to share my experiences and my mindset, as well as what I would do different if we did it over again! Breech Resources https://www.breechwithoutbord...

Adding a new baby is always exciting but also challenging. It has taken my a month to record and edit this episode since the birth of baby number 7! But here it is, the homebirth story of Mr. Logan Wade Spurrier.  I mention a few items that have been game changers with our babies... #1 is the KTan Baby Carrier - https://amzn.to/4nARrKa   #2 is our Cloth Diapers - www.greenmountaindiapers.com use t...

In today's episode I want to share 5 tips to start your homeschool year strong! We just started our 6th year of homeschooling which is crazy to think about, but I have learned a few things each new year and continue to learn! So grab that cup of tea or coffee and let's chat! I mention a few links... Homeschool Planner - https://www.rootedinfaithfamilyfarmlife.com/product/Homeschooling-Journal-2025...

Today I am chatting with Elizabeth Urbanowicz. She is the founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview Christian Curriculum and today we are talking about the importance of teaching our kids not only to know the Bible but to teach them transferable skills so they can decipher WHO God is, what the difference is between truth and feelings, and how to apply discernment as they face an opposing world.  **D...

I am so excited to share my conversation with Alyssa Gale from Busy Mom - Christian Homes Podcast. She is a boymom, former teacher, and now Christian podcast host and blogger! I found her content and love everything she stands for! Join us today as we chat about what it means to raise boys in a Christian home. Little Bit of Lavender Blog  https://littlebitoflavender.ca/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAa...

I was trying so hard to get ahead and recorded this episode 3 weeks ago... Yay for me! But life happens and here we are 3 weeks later! However, I can attest that our new summer routine ideas have been working (there is still more tweaking to do but we are on the right track). Seems silly to think about school now that we just chatted on Summer Routines, but if you're like us... school never stops...

To be honest... chickens terrified me! Give me a 1000 lb animal any day over something that could peck me! BUT after working with these birds for a few years now, I have come to love them. I love having fresh eggs each morning. I love having meat in our freezer that we raised. I love the view of them scratching through the yard each morning as they dig for bugs. So today we are going to chat in ou...

I grew up seeing the most beautiful gardens and I always wanted to be able to accomplish that, but I have come to the realization that a jungle garden will also produce food that I can feed my family and I am ok with that! Today lets chat about some gardening ideas! If Homeschooling is one of those areas you need some direction, I didn't really talk about it in today's episode, but I have added a...

There are so many people wanting to dabble in the homesteading lifestyle but they are afraid to jump in for one reason or another. Today I would like to start a small Mini Series to chat all things homesteading but keeping in mind that you don't need to have grown up on a farm or even own a large piece of land currently. There is so much you can do with a little backyard and a few contacts. So let...

Pregnancy is a wild ride - doesn't matter if this is your first rodeo or your 7th! Let's chat about it!   If Homeschooling is one of those areas you need some direction, I didn't really talk about it in today's episode, but I have added a  Homeschool Consultation Service to the Rooted In - Faith, Family, Farmlife menu! If you need help with paperwork, curriculum, homeschooling struggles or anythin...

Struggles will happen! Today I want to share some insight into our current lives. Life on the outside can look blissful but often folks are struggling with something: kids, marriage, work, faith... Whatever it might be, I want you to know that you are not alone! If Homeschooling is one of those areas you need some direction, I didn't really talk about it in today's episode, but I have added a Home...

Starting to plan your homeschool year can be so exciting but also so terrifying! What if I can't do this? What if I'm not smart enough? What if I miss something? But the truth is... If God has given you this desire, then you need to jump in! Today I want to give some tips on how to get started without feeling like you are drowning! So grab that coffee and let's chat! I mention a few items in this...

Sometimes we just need to have a coffee chat about what's working and what we are learning! Come with me today as we chat about books to read, podcast to listen to, goals to aim for and  ways to be kind to ourselves. I mention a lot of things!  Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms - Podcast -  https://open.spotify.com/show/0LWGYgY9OGckk1oyo4Gl0V?si=961e1b9c6c0e44af Like a River by Granger Smith - https://...

SO... I reposted this episode after I realized there was an edit error! lol So let's try this again :) I am so excited to bring you an interview I just had with Dr. Lea! She has been in the education world for over 20 years. As a former homeschool mom, she found a need for more customized education options. Dr. Lea is the founder of Purpose Prep Academy down in Fl. which provides both In-Person an...

I love gleaming from others and today I want to share with you an amazing chat I had with Brenda Yoder. She is a mama, a former teacher, a current guidance counselor, a dairy farmers wife and an amazing author! In her book, "Uncomplicated - Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life" she gives tangible, Biblical suggestions as to why we need to uncomplicate our lives and how we can do it! So sit back an...

Often... after we deal with a sense of burnout, we hit a wall of overwhelm! Today I want to talk about the importance of calling out our triggers and why we need to let some things go. So grab that cold coffee and heat it one more time in the microwave and let's chat. I would love to hear how these words impacted you; so make sure to leave a written review or send me an email at lindsayspurrier@ro...