The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In a world of hot takes and subjective partisan media it is very easy to become goaded or feel defeated by the inflammatory stories, reels and “reporting” that floods our screens day after day. How can we responsibly be informed about what is happening in our nation and around the world without become inflamed, apathetic, or isolationist? It starts by being the...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. I am chatting with seasoned homemaker of 45 years, Pam Stockdale. Pam was nominated by her daughter, Kristen Howard, who was a guest on The Art of Home several years and ago and who has written a few pieces for our newsletter. Pam is genuine, forthright and her love for her husband, home and family is only outshined by her love for Jesus. We talk about her whirlwind romance...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Today marks the beginning of a 6-part series on Acts of Courageous Homemaking. Today we will look at our foundation for courageous homemaking in a crazy world and then each proceeding week will look at 5 specific acts of courageous homemaking. As we embark on a new year and already the cultural, political and global chaos threatens our peace and even our sense of security, ...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for the first Homemaker Portrait of 2026. I'm chatting with In-the-Trenches homemaker, Colleen Rockwell, about homemaking, homesteading and homeschooling. After working many years as a full-time nurse, Colleen left her job to stay home with her 3 children. They moved to a more rural area, got some animals, started homeschooling and haven't looked back. Colleen admit...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Historically, for homemakers, winter was not a time of inactivity, but of different activity; making and mending, close to the hearth, to prepare for the busier days of spring, summer and fall. Today I want to share some ideas for cultivating your soul, mind and skills through the practice of winter homemaker culture. Full Show Notes on the Blog: https://www.theartofho...