Raising Rices

RaisingRices

Building Households that serve the LORD

  1. 2d ago

    Family Rhythms That Bring Peace to Your Home | Biblical Homemaking Without the Hustle

    How do you create a peaceful, intentional Christian home when there is always more laundry, another meal to make, children who need you, homeschool lessons to finish, and unexpected interruptions? In this episode of the Raising Rices Podcast, Marissa Rice shares why healthy family rhythms can be more helpful than rigid schedules—and why the goal of biblical homemaking isn't getting everything done. It's faithfully stewarding the people, relationships, responsibilities, and opportunities God has entrusted to you. Marissa shares practical examples from her own household, including morning rhythms, Habits of Grace, family meals, homeschooling, family worship, Sunday rest, marriage, and intentionally creating margin for meaningful conversations with your children. You'll also hear an important reminder for moms who love productivity and intentional living: biblical homemaking is not hustle culture with a Christian label. Our schedules should serve our relationships, not cause us to steamroll the very people we're trying to love and disciple. In this episode, we'll talk about creating household anchors, building margin into your days, protecting your marriage and family relationships, prioritizing family discipleship, and evaluating whether your daily rhythms actually reflect what you say your family values. And as Raising Rices gets closer to becoming The Heritage Household Podcast, Marissa shares more about the heart behind the transition: helping Christian women move beyond simply managing their homes and begin intentionally building households rooted in biblical faithfulness, discipleship, stewardship, and long-term vision. If you're a Christian mom looking for practical encouragement in homemaking, homeschooling, motherhood, family discipleship, household routines, biblical productivity, or creating a peaceful home, this episode is for you. Be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss Part 2 of this family rhythms series—or the upcoming transition from Raising Rices to The Heritage Household Podcast.

  2. Aug 10

    More Than Chores: Raising Faithful Stewards Training Children to Steward Responsibility, Part 2

    In Part 2 of this series on raising children to steward responsibility, Marissa moves from the biblical foundation to the practical application of building a family team. Discover why household responsibilities are about far more than getting work done—they are opportunities to shape character, cultivate faithfulness, and prepare children for adulthood. In this episode, Marissa shares why not every chore should be paid, how to teach children the difference between family responsibilities and opportunities to earn money, and why serving one another is a vital part of Christian discipleship. Through stories from her own family and farm, she explains how meaningful work gives children purpose, builds confidence, and helps them become faithful stewards of everything God has entrusted to them. If you've ever wondered whether it's easier to simply do everything yourself, this conversation will encourage you to think long-term. Every towel folded, meal prepared, animal cared for, and act of service is helping shape the men and women your children are becoming. You'll also hear about the upcoming launch of The Heritage Household Blueprint, a brand-new course and workbook designed to help Christian families build intentional, Christ-centered homes where faith, responsibility, and discipleship flourish for generations to come. Topics include Christian parenting, biblical stewardship, family teamwork, raising responsible children, teaching children to work, chores and character, family discipleship, biblical homemaking, intentional parenting, preparing children for adulthood, and building a Christ-centered household.

  3. Aug 3

    Raising Contributors, Not Consumers. Training Children to Steward Responsibility, Part 1

    In this first episode of a two-part series, Marissa shares why Christian parents should focus on raising contributors instead of consumers. Children were not created simply to be entertained, served, or kept comfortable. They were created to grow in responsibility, faithfulness, service, and stewardship. This episode explores the biblical purpose of work, why household responsibilities are an important part of discipleship, and how chores can become one of God’s classrooms for building character. Marissa also explains why parents must think beyond childhood and intentionally prepare their children for adulthood. You will hear practical encouragement for building a family team, assigning age-appropriate responsibilities, teaching children to notice needs, and helping them understand why their work matters. Whether your children are toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, this episode will encourage you to begin training them to faithfully steward what God has placed in their care. If it feels easier to do everything yourself, this conversation will help you step back, think long-term, and remember that the goal is not merely getting the work done. The goal is raising capable, Christ-centered adults who know how to serve their families, churches, workplaces, and communities. Topics include Christian parenting, biblical responsibility, children and chores, raising capable kids, family teamwork, stewardship, discipleship in the home, teaching children to work, preparing children for adulthood, and building an intentional Christian household.

  4. Jul 27

    How to Build a Christ-Centered Household | The Foundation of Family Discipleship

    Welcome back to the Raising Rices Podcast! In this special episode, we're talking about one of the most important truths God has been teaching our family over the past several years: Your home is your first ministry. As Christian parents, it's easy to become consumed with schedules, school lessons, sports, chores, and the never-ending demands of everyday life. But what if the ordinary moments we're living every day are actually the very places where God intends to shape the hearts of our children? In this episode, Marissa shares stories from life on the family farm and explains how building fences, planting gardens, welcoming neighbors, and simply working together have reminded her that the greatest thing we're building isn't a homestead—it's a household. Together we'll explore: • Why ordinary family life is one of God's primary tools for discipleship • What Deuteronomy 6 teaches us about everyday parenting • How the small, unnoticed moments shape the hearts of our children • Why our goal isn't simply raising well-behaved children, but raising children who genuinely love Christ • How faithful households become a lasting legacy for generations to come If you've ever wondered whether the everyday work of parenting, homemaking, homeschooling, or serving your family really matters, this episode is a reminder that God often does His greatest work through ordinary faithfulness. This conversation also marks the beginning of an exciting new season for this ministry. Over the coming weeks, you'll hear more about our transition from Raising Rices to The Heritage Household, a ministry dedicated to helping families intentionally build Christ-centered households that serve the Lord for generations. Scripture Mentioned Deuteronomy 6:4–9 Joshua 24:15 Matthew 12:34 Philippians 4:8 Galatians 6:9 Connect With Me I'd love to continue encouraging you throughout the week! 🌿 Instagram: @theheritagehousehold 🎙️ Podcast: The Raising Rices Podcast (soon becoming The Heritage Household Podcast) 📧 Join the email newsletter for biblical encouragement, family resources, and ministry updates. 🌾 Visit the Heritage Home Family Farm for farm updates, events, teas, spices, and more. Coming Soon This fall we're excited to launch: • The Heritage Household Podcast • The Heritage Household Blueprint • A brand-new Patreon community featuring bonus episodes, exclusive teachings, downloadable resources, and practical encouragement for building a Christ-centered home. Thank you so much for listening. If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another family? Every share helps us encourage more households to faithfully serve the Lord. Because we're not just raising children—we're building households that will glorify God for generations to come.

  5. Jul 20

    Why Christian Families Need Household Culture | Building a Christ-Centered Home

    This week on the Raising Rices Podcast, we're talking about one of the most overlooked aspects of Christian parenting: household culture. Every home has a culture. Every family is teaching something. The question is whether that culture is being built intentionally or accidentally. In this episode, Marissa Rice explores why Christian families need more than good intentions. They need a clear vision for the kind of household they are building and practical rhythms that reinforce biblical values every day. We'll discuss how culture is formed, why children learn more through observation than instruction, and how ordinary moments like family dinners, Saturday chores, hospitality, and family worship become the building blocks of a lasting family legacy. If you've ever felt like your family is drifting, reacting to life instead of leading it, or struggling to create the kind of home you envision, this episode will encourage you to take one small step toward intentionality. In This Episode • What household culture actually is • Why every home already has a culture • How children absorb values through everyday life • The role of rhythms, routines, and traditions • How intentional culture protects families from drift • Why ordinary moments shape future generations • Creating a heritage worth passing down This episode is also part of the exciting transition from the Raising Rices Podcast to The Heritage Household Podcast, launching this fall. Scripture "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15 Follow Along Instagram: @TheHeritageHousehold Website: Raising Rices Formerly Raising Rices, The Heritage Household exists to help families build intentional, Christ-centered homes that leave a legacy of faith for generations to come. Coming Soon The Heritage Household Blueprint A practical framework designed to help families move from reactive living to purposeful living through biblical vision, family culture, household systems, discipleship rhythms, and intentional habits. SEO Keywords Christian family culture, Christian parenting, Christian home, Christ-centered home, family discipleship, biblical parenting, Christian motherhood, family traditions, intentional parenting, Christian family values, household culture, Christian homemaking, biblical homemaking, Christian podcast, homeschool family, family mission, raising godly children, Christian living, family legacy, household that serves the Lord, Joshua 24:15, Heritage Household, Christian mom podcast, Christian family discipleship.

  6. Jul 13

    Every Home Is Discipling Someone: Building a Christ-Centered Family Culture

    Many Christian parents focus on teaching biblical truth, but few realize that discipleship is happening every moment of every day. Long before children understand theology, they absorb the culture of their home. In this episode, Marissa Rice explores how every household is shaping the hearts, habits, and beliefs of the next generation. You'll learn why family culture matters, how daily rhythms form lasting values, and practical ways to build a Christ-centered home that reflects your family's mission. Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, this conversation will encourage you to think intentionally about the legacy your household is creating. In this episode: • Why every home is already teaching something • How family culture is formed • The role of rhythms, routines, and traditions • What your children learn from what you celebrate • Why vision is essential for Christian parenting • How to build a household that serves the Lord This episode also marks the beginning of an exciting transition as the Raising Rices Podcast prepares to become The Heritage Household Podcast later this year. "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." — Joshua 24:15   If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to connect with you beyond the podcast. You can find me on Instagram at @TheHeritageHousehold, where I share encouragement for Christian homemaking, biblical parenting, homeschooling, hospitality, and building households that serve the Lord. Visit my website at Raising Rices for articles, resources, and updates on the upcoming Heritage Household Blueprint, a step-by-step guide to creating a Christ-centered home culture. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes as we officially transition from the Raising Rices Podcast to The Heritage Household Podcast later this year. And if this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review and share it with a friend? Every share helps us reach more families who desire to build households that honor the Lord. Remember: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15

  7. Jul 6

    Will Your Life Bear Fruit? The Final Lesson of Proverbs 31

    In this final episode of the More Than Virtue podcast series, we conclude our verse-by-verse study of Proverbs 31 by exploring Proverbs 31:31: "Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates." This beautiful closing verse reminds us that a life of faithful obedience to God will eventually bear fruit. Throughout Proverbs 31, we've seen a woman marked by wisdom, diligence, stewardship, kindness, generosity, and faithfulness. But this final verse reveals the result of a life lived in the fear of the Lord: a legacy that blesses others and brings glory to God. In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ What it means to bear fruit in God's Kingdom ✔️ Why faithfulness matters more than fame or recognition ✔️ The connection between biblical womanhood and lasting legacy ✔️ How ordinary acts of obedience shape future generations ✔️ The importance of perseverance in motherhood and homemaking ✔️ Why God values faithful stewardship over worldly success ✔️ The true legacy of the Proverbs 31 woman Whether you're a wife, mother, homemaker, homeschool mom, or simply seeking to live faithfully for Christ, this episode will encourage you to focus on the fruit that matters most: a life surrendered to God. 🌿 The End of More Than Virtue... and the Beginning of Something New This episode marks the conclusion of the More Than Virtue series, but it is also the beginning of a new chapter. This fall, the Raising Rices Podcast will be transitioning into The Heritage Household Podcast. The vision is simple: To help families build households that serve the Lord for generations. Through The Heritage Household, we'll continue exploring: Christian homemaking Biblical marriage Family discipleship Homeschooling Parenting with purpose Hospitality Legacy building Raising households that serve the Lord If you've enjoyed this Proverbs 31 series, I think you're going to love what's coming next. 📖 Continue the Study 📱 eBook More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://raisingrices.com/product/more-than-virtue-the-gospel-in-her-work-worth-ebook/ 📚 Amazon Paperback More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://a.co/d/0aJ50tQ2 💛 Connect With Me 🌐 RaisingRices.com Subscribe for encouragement on: Biblical womanhood Christian motherhood Homemaking Marriage Family discipleship Homeschooling Legacy-focused living   Proverbs 31 woman, Proverbs 31 explained, biblical womanhood, Christian homemaking, Christian motherhood, family discipleship, biblical motherhood, Christian wife, biblical femininity, legacy building, Christian family, faithfulness, Christian living, Proverbs 31 study, Christian podcast, homemaking encouragement, homeschooling mom, raising godly children, Christian legacy, biblical stewardship

  8. Jun 30

    Overwhelmed Mom? Renew Your Mind and Find Peace in Motherhood | Featuring Alicia Bennett

    Why do so many Christian moms feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and emotionally exhausted—even when they love the Lord and desire to faithfully serve their families? In this episode of Raising Rices, Marissa sits down with Christian motherhood mentor Alicia Bennett, founder of Mobilizer Mom, to have an honest conversation about the mental load of motherhood, the lies that quietly steal our peace, and how renewing our minds with God's truth transforms the atmosphere of our homes. Together they discuss: • Why summer often feels overwhelming for moms • The difference between guilt, conviction, and unnecessary pressure • How our thoughts shape the atmosphere of our homes • Why biblical rhythms and routines matter—but aren't enough by themselves • Finding your identity in Christ instead of your performance as a mother • Practical ways to renew your mind through Scripture and lead your family with greater peace If you've ever felt like you're failing as a mom, this conversation will remind you that God's grace is sufficient and that lasting transformation begins by allowing Him to renew your mind. Connect with Alicia Bennett Website: www.MobilizerMom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/MobilizerMom Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MobilizerMom 🎁 Free Gift for Raising Rices Listeners Download Alicia's Peaceful Mom Reset here: https://mobilizermom.myflodesk.com/reset Thank you for listening to Raising Rices! Don't forget to subscribe because exciting things are coming! In the coming months, Raising Rices will officially become The Heritage Household, where we'll continue equipping families to build intentional, Christ-centered homes for generations to come. You'll also begin hearing more about The Heritage Household Blueprint—a comprehensive course designed to help you establish biblical discipleship, practical household systems, purposeful family rhythms, and a long-term vision for building a home that serves the Lord. Until next time, keep building a home that points your family to Christ.

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