The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

Allison L Weeks
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Exploring how homemakers cultivate a place to belong. Seeking to honor and elevate the art of homemaking by highlighting stories of women who have practiced this art over the long haul. Through Homemaker Portraits and Deep Dive episodes on subjects related to keeping the home we hope to encourage listeners to practice their art of making a home with confidence, faithfulness and joy. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday.

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  1. Monday Motivation #52 | Spring Cleaning Motivation: Historical, Modern & Biblical

    EPISODE 1

    Monday Motivation #52 | Spring Cleaning Motivation: Historical, Modern & Biblical

    Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Spring cleaning can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to tackle it without purpose or perspective. In this episode, I'm sharing historical, modern, and Biblical encouragement to help you approach seasonal cleaning as a manageable reset—one step at a time. Join me every Monday this spring for more seasonal cleaning motivation and practical help. We are tackling tools next week, followed by episodes featuring different surfaces of the home working our way from the top, down.  SHOW NOTES: sources Susan Fenimore Cooper, Rural Hours (New York, 1850), pp. 43-44. https://www.wealddown.co.uk/museum-news/victorian-deep-clean/ Modern Cleaning Motivation YouTube hamimommyScandish HomeClean My SpaceAnalog Homekeeping Handbook | Martha StewartHome Comforts | Cheryl MendelsonBiblical History of Spring Cleaning Exodus 11-12 Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    17 min
  2. Homemaker Portrait | Kathlena Rule

    EPISODE 2

    Homemaker Portrait | Kathlena Rule

    Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. We are kicking off Season 28 today a brand new Homemaker Portrait!  I'm starting this episode with some notes from you out of the mail bag, what to expect this season on the podcast and magazine updates!! After those updates, I am chatting with my good friend, Kathlena Rule, about her experience of full time homemaking over the past 42 years. Kathlena’s concept of home was shaped by 2 godly parents and a life of constant moving. She loves the change that moving brings and the fact that there are always new people to meet. She and husband, Ed, lived several years abroad and that experience profoundly shaped her homemaking.  We discuss all of the usual material-strengths, weaknesses, expectations and how to set and keep priorities. Throughout our conversation you’ll hear this theme; the home is a tool, an extension of the people who live there. The people are the point. Home and homemaking provide opportunity and space for unhurried fellowship leading to flourishing relationships with others and with Christ.  You can now text me or leave me a voice mail using the link at the top of this description AND I can text you back! 🎉 SHOW NOTES All resources mentioned in this episode, including Kathlena's signature dish recipe, are on the blog. Click the link below. https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/the-home-is-a-tool-the-people-are-the-point-a-homemaker-portrait-of-kathlena-rule Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    1h 17m
  3. Monday Motivation #53 | Spring Cleaning 2; Tools & Helpers

    EPISODE 3

    Monday Motivation #53 | Spring Cleaning 2; Tools & Helpers

    Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. After over 3 decades of homemaking, I have found there to be 3 Essential Tools and a handful of miscellaneous supplies which will equip you for any type of cleaning in your home; both regular maintenance and seasonal.  I will give you a bit of history on the top 3 as well as information on how to choose the best tools.  Then I want to spend a little time talking about helpers; how to engage the family, when to seek professional help and a few tips for helping yourself to enjoy seasonal cleaning. SHOW NOTES Full transcript with links to favorite tools on the blog! theartofhomepodcast.com/blog > search "MM53" https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/spring-cleaning-essential-tools-helpers Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    18 min
  4. Homemaker Portrait | Carrie Sullivan

    EPISODE 4

    Homemaker Portrait | Carrie Sullivan

    Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Carrie Sullivan has been keeping a home for over 20 years through changing seasons of motherhood, working outside the home, full-time homemaking, grief and growing faith. Now, in her 50’s, with kids nearing launch-time, Carrie has come to view homemaking as a meaningful vocation and true calling from God.  We cover all the usual territory of homemaking strengths, weaknesses, expectations, hospitality, and more.  And as a little bonus, I have some historical homemaking hints for you from a fun early 20th century etiquette guide, Don'ts for Wives. SHOW NOTES All resources mentioned in this episode, including Carrie's signature dish recipe are on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Carrie Sullivan". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/building-cathedrals-to-the-glory-of-god-a-homemaker-portrait-of-carrie-sullivan Connect with Carrie on IG @curatingaliterarylife HHH Segment Ebbutt, Blanche, Don'ts for Husbands, Don'ts for Wives. London: A. & C. Black, 1913 Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    1h 17m
  5. Monday Motivation #54 | Top-Down Spring Cleaning: Ceilings, Fans, Lights & Everything Overhead

    EPISODE 5

    Monday Motivation #54 | Top-Down Spring Cleaning: Ceilings, Fans, Lights & Everything Overhead

    Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. This week, we’re kicking off the “real” work of spring cleaning with a top-down approach—starting with what’s overhead: ceilings, vents, fans, lights, and fixtures.  You’ll learn why cleaning from the top down saves time (and re-cleaning), how overhead dust impacts indoor air quality, and what simple tools make the job safer and easier.  Plus, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step method for dry cleaning first, then safely tackling grime and stains with just a little moisture—so you can freshen your home without creating new problems. SHOW NOTES: The entire transcript of this episode is on the blog along with links to suggested tools and helpful resources. Click below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "MM54". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/top-down-spring-cleaning-ceilings-vents-fans-fixtures Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    21 min
  6. Homemaking Seasonal Ramble | Spring 2026 with Jessica Fisher

    EPISODE 6

    Homemaking Seasonal Ramble | Spring 2026 with Jessica Fisher

    Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Spring has sprung with new life, new growth and a new kind of podcast episode on The Art of Home. Today, I am bringing you the first seasonal ramble with myself and Jessica Fisher.  We kick off this relaxed, mostly unscripted, conversation with some spring-related icebreaker questions, then we chat books and simple seasonal cooking (including lunch prep, yogurt, homemade roast beef, flavored syrups and more).  We cover what we are watching, or not watching, current favorite things, spring home projects and what we are doing to age with grace as 2 menopausal 50-something-year-olds. We even touch a bit on Easter traditions. Like I said, it's a ramble. I hope you enjoy coming along with us! SHOW NOTES All resources and links are on the full show notes post on the blog. Go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Spring Ramble 26" or click link below. https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaking-seasonal-ramble-spring-2026 Connect with Jessica goodcheapeats.com | lifeasmom.com | @lifeasmomdotcom | @goodcheapeatsblog  Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    1h 23m
  7. Monday Motivation #55 | Spring Cleaning: Windows, Doors & Walls

    EPISODE 7

    Monday Motivation #55 | Spring Cleaning: Windows, Doors & Walls

    Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. We are continuing our Spring Cleaning series with a top-down refresh of the “vertical surfaces” that quietly collect dust and grime all year long. In this Monday Motivation, I will walk you through simple, practical steps for cleaning windows (including sills, tracks, and screens), doors, and walls—with the right tools, safe DIY solutions, and tips for avoiding streaks and protecting finishes. You’ll also learn what maintenance issues to watch for as you clean, so you can catch small problems before they turn into big ones. SHOW NOTES The entire transcript of this episode is on the blog along with links to suggested tools and helpful resources. Click below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "MM54". Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    13 min
  8. Homemaker Portrait | Jayms Yon

    EPISODE 8

    Homemaker Portrait | Jayms Yon

    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, I am bringing you a conversation with a young woman who is practicing homemaking in South Africa. After meeting her now husband online in 2020 and developing a relationship long-distance for several years, Jayms left everything she knew in America to be nearer to David in his homeland. She tells about her experience living in a special home for single women for a couple of years and her recent entrance into married life. She loves sharing how homemaking is different in South Africa and why that is not a bad thing, but rather an opportunity to grow in hospitality and Christ-like servanthood.  SHOW NOTES All resources and links will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Jayms Yon". Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    1h 20m
  9. Monday Motivation #56 | Spring Cleaning Linens, Curtains & Spiritual Lessons

    EPISODE 9

    Monday Motivation #56 | Spring Cleaning Linens, Curtains & Spiritual Lessons

    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, we are continuing to spring clean our way through the home with the top-down approach. We’ve covered ceilings and overhead things and all of the hard vertical surfaces, including windows, doors and walls. This week, we will tackle the soft surfaces-primarily window coverings and linens.  I want to start with linens, the move on to window coverings, and finally share with you a little spiritual lesson I learned from neglecting my curtains for nearly a decade.  SHOW NOTES Full episode transcript and helpful product links will be on the blog. Click the link or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "MM56". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/spring-cleaning-linens-curtains-spiritual-lessons Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    22 min
  10. Homemaking Deep Dive | Quilting 101 with Jessica Clark

    EPISODE 10

    Homemaking Deep Dive | Quilting 101 with Jessica Clark

    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 so excited to be bringing you our first deep dive into the world of quilting, with homemaker, quilter, and teacher, Jessica Clark of thelarklife.com and the Handmade Happiness Podcast.  Jessica didn’t grow up with quilts but she did have fond memories of her grandmother’s quilt collection and decided to pursue learning to quilt herself. With hardly any sewing experience she wandered into a local quilt shop’s class and began her lifelong love affair with quilts. Now and avid quilter, Jennifer is passionate about giving others the skills they need to practice the art of quiltmaking.  In This Episode: Quilting as Community Building and StewardshipHow Quilts Unite Through Storytelling Benefits to Embracing the Slowness of Quilting How to Shop for Vintage or Antique QuiltsQuilt CareGetting Started with Quilting—tools, skills, & where to look for solid instructionJessica's Top 5 Quilting TipsSHOW NOTES All links and resources for this episode will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Quilting 101". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/quilting-101-a-homemaking-deep-dive-with-jessica-clark CONNECT WITH JESSICA Website: www.thelarklife.com Handmade Happiness Podcast:  Apple | Spotify Instagram/ Facebook: @The_Lark_Life YouTube: @TheLarkLife Direct Links to Classes: - Homeschool Quilting Class: https://thelarklife.com/foundations-in-quilting - Beginner Quilter Lab:https://beginner-quilt-lab.teachery.co/ - Quilted Slipper: https://quilted-slipper-course.teachery.co/ - Sewing Machine Basics: https://sewing-machine-ba Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled.  theartofhomepodcast.com/guest Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

    1h 17m
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Exploring how homemakers cultivate a place to belong. Seeking to honor and elevate the art of homemaking by highlighting stories of women who have practiced this art over the long haul. Through Homemaker Portraits and Deep Dive episodes on subjects related to keeping the home we hope to encourage listeners to practice their art of making a home with confidence, faithfulness and joy. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday.

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