Homemaking with Jesus | Weekly Devotionals, Biblical Application, Simple Living, Home Management, Healthy Relationships

LaKeesha Allen
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  • Christianity
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Feeling distant from God? Overwhelmed by the never ending “To-Do” list? Tired of the mess but don’t know where to start? Are you ready to manage your home without the stress? In this podcast you will find weekly devotionals and biblical application to managing your home without stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. My mission is to equip you with God’s word so you can have a peaceful orderly home through spiritual growth, home stewardship and healthy relationships. If you’re ready to deepen your relationship with Christ and get your home in order without the distractions and procrastination then this is the place for you! Hey there friend I’m LaKeesha. A mom, wife, and Jesus Lover. When I first became a stay at home mom I tried to navigate disorganization, lack of biblical discipline, and loneliness. I always found myself distracted and unmotivated. I finally realized that peace and order doesn’t come without Jesus. I started to discipline myself in my bible study, letting go of things in my home that didn’t serve me or my family and finding community. Applying God’s word and implementing systems into my daily life has given me the freedom and home I’ve always imagined! And I am ready to share with you how you can do it too! If you’re ready to faithfully walk with Jesus as your partner and have a well managed home centered around Christ that brings peace and joy - this podcast is for you! So grab your bibles or to-do list momma and let’s dig in! 

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    06|3 Nightly Habits to Make Mornings Less Stressful

    Tired of stressful mornings? Regret not doing something the night before? Want a peaceful and calm morning? As moms we are always trying to get things done from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed. We often have to choose between chores and rest. And when we choose rest we immediately regret it when we walk out the bedroom door the next morning. But sis, you don’t have to have regretful mornings. You don’t even have to choose between rest and chores. Today I discuss 3 nightly habits that take you from stressful and overwhelmed to peaceful and calm. You deserve a morning that flows so grab your notebook and bibles and let’s dig in! Scriptures Mentioned: Matthew 11:28-30 Take Action: 1. Pre-load Washer: Before bed throw a load in the washer and delay start it so you start the day off with an already washed load! 2. Do a 5-10 Pick up throughout the house. (My favorite spot to do this is in the kitchen and living room because those are the hot spots in my house). Pick up trash, toys, clothes, etc 3. End the day with God to light your heart and unload your days thoughts. Journal, Pray, Bible study, etc. 4. Study Matthew 11:28-30 and write a prayer asking God to give you rest in your day   I pray this episode encouraged, inspired or equipped you in some way friend! Be happy and blessed friends! xoxo, LaKeesha  Next Steps: E-mail me your key takeaways at hello@homemakingwithjesus.com Join the Weekly Newsletter here to receive episode updates, encouragement, and more!

    14 min

  2. 6d ago

    05|Home Stewardship 101: 3 Steps to Home Management for Beginners

    Confused on home management? Want your days to flow? Don’t know where to start? Our homes shouldn’t make us anxious or overwhelmed. They should be peaceful and calm. But that is hard when we don’t know where to start stewarding our home biblically with Jesus. Grab your notebook and bibles as I discuss 3 tangible and practical steps you can start doing to make your home more manageable, peaceful, and glorifying to God. Scriptures Mentioned: Proverbs 24:3-4 Take Action: 1. Pick a room and start decluttering 2. Set up a budget for next month 3. Study Proverbs 24:3-4 Be happy and blessed friends! xoxo, LaKeesha  Next Steps: E-mail me your key takeaways at hello@homemakingwithjesus.com Join the Weekly Newsletter here to receive episode updates, encouragement, and more!

    11 min

  3. Jul 2

    04|Build a Prayer Life With Your Kids that Sticks

    Want your kids to be in prayer? Feeling lost about how to teach your kids to pray? Don't know where to start building a prayer life?   Jesus gave us a model for prayer because he didn't want us lost and confused when coming to the Father in prayer. He wants us to be in constant communication with him and so we need to teach our kids how to do that now so its second nature later. That's why in this episode I will be discussing how you can build a prayer life with your kids. Before we can do anything for our kids we must first model it. So grab your bibles and a notebook and lets dig in. Scriptures Mentioned: Matthew 6:6-131 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Ephesians 6:18 Take Action: 1. Set a time for you to pray daily 2. Pick a time for you to pray with your children (meal or bedtime), you can add other times after getting comfortable with one setting 3. Go in prayer and ask God to help you  4. Study 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and write a prayer thanking God for His blessings Be happy and blessed friends! xoxo, LaKeesha  Next Steps: E-mail me your key takeaways at hello@homemakingwithjesus.com Join the Weekly Newsletter here to receive episode updates, encouragement, and more!

    18 min

  4. Jun 29

    01|Finding Who You Are When You Feel Lost After Marriage and Kids. 4 Steps to Discovering Your Identity and Purpose.

    Don’t recognize yourself when you look in the mirror? Are you only able to identify with mom and wife? Feeling lost after marriage and kids?   Friend you don’t have to feel lost and you shouldn’t. God blessed you with the role of mom and wife but before giving you those roles he gave you gifts, interests, and talents that make you, you. And you so you can use these wonderful gifts to glorify God. In this episode, I’m sharing 4 steps to discovering who you are after marriage and kids so you can use your gifts and talents God gave you to enjoy your roles of mom and wife.  I pray that this episode encourages, inspires or equips you in some way! Be happy and blessed friends! xoxo, LaKeesha  Scriptures Mentioned: Psalm 139:13-14 Ephesians 2:10 Take Action: Complete the 4 steps from the episode Study and journal on Psalm 139:13-14 and Ephesians 2:10 Next Steps: E-mail me your key takeaways at hello@homemakingwithjesus.com Join the Weekly Newsletter here to receive episode updates, encouragement, and more!

    13 min

  5. Jun 29

    02|Organize Daily Tasks by Prioritizing God First

    Tired of feeling overwhelmed by that “To-Do” List? Frustrated because none of the chores are completed? Feeling lonely like your tackling it by yourself?   Completing everyday tasks can give make us anxious and frustrated when the list is a mile long. We often try to tackle the every day things by ourselves and that is not how God wants us to do life. He wants us to be dependent on Him for every need.  In this episode, I’m sharing 5 steps to tackle that to-do list in a way that won’t make you feel overwhelmed or stressed. And sis it all starts with God! I pray that this episode encourages, inspires or equips you in some way! Be happy and blessed friends! xoxo, LaKeesha  Scriptures Mentioned: Matthew 6:33 Proverbs 24:27 Proverbs 16:3 Take Action: Take today’s to-do list and prioritize the top 3 things that you need to get done Ask God to direct your day and what he wants you to accomplish Delegate tasks as needed to older children and/or allow young ones to help Study Proverbs 16:3 and see where else in your life you can apply this verse (finances, relationships, work, etc.) Next Steps: E-mail me your key takeaways at hello@homemakingwithjesus.com Join the Weekly Newsletter here to receive episode updates, encouragement, and more!

    13 min

  6. Jun 29

    03|Build Good Screen Time Habits. Avoid Making Social Media an Idol

    Constantly distracted by social media? Unable to focus and be productive? Want better screen time habits?   Our attention spans for digital tasks average at about 47 seconds while other studies have shown the attention spans of Gen Z have dropped to only 7.2 seconds for short form content! These numbers are constantly dropping with each new trend and influencer. And the reality is the lower our attention span is the less time we can actually focus on what matters…God, our home, and our family. That’s scary sis! That’s why in this episode, I’m sharing 5 strategies we can redirect our focus on Christ before worldly things.  I pray that this episode encourages, inspires or equips you in some way! Be happy and blessed friends! xoxo, LaKeesha  Scriptures Mentioned: Leviticus 19:4 Psalm 135:15-18 Jonah 2:8 Take Action: Pick ONE strategy from today’s episode and start implementing it TODAY Study Jonah 2:8 and ask God to reveal what idols you are placing before him, then ask for help in turning away or limiting those idols Next Steps: E-mail me your key takeaways at hello@homemakingwithjesus.com Join the Weekly Newsletter here to receive episode updates, encouragement, and more!

    22 min

  7. Jun 26

    Trailer

    Feeling distant from God? Overwhelmed by the never ending “To-Do” list? Tired of the mess but don’t know where to start? Are you ready to manage your home without the stress?   In this podcast you will find weekly devotionals and biblical application to managing your home without stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. My mission is to equip you with God’s word so you can have a peaceful orderly home through spiritual growth, home stewardship and healthy relationships. If you’re ready to deepen your relationship with Christ and get your home in order without the distractions and procrastination then this is the place for you! Hey there friend I’m LaKeesha. A mom, wife, and Jesus Lover. When I first became a stay at home mom I tried to navigate disorganization, lack of biblical discipline, and loneliness. I always found myself distracted and unmotivated. I finally realized that peace and order doesn’t come without Jesus. I started to discipline myself in my bible study, letting go of things in my home that didn’t serve me or my family and finding community. Applying God’s word and implementing systems into my daily life has given me the freedom and home I’ve always imagined! And I am ready to share with you how you can do it too! If you’re ready to faithfully walk with Jesus as your partner and have a well managed home centered around Christ that brings peace and joy - this podcast is for you!   So grab your bibles, notebooks, and to-do list momma and let’s dig in!    E-mail: hello@homemakingwithjesus.com Newsletter: Weekly Newsletter

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Feeling distant from God? Overwhelmed by the never ending “To-Do” list? Tired of the mess but don’t know where to start? Are you ready to manage your home without the stress? In this podcast you will find weekly devotionals and biblical application to managing your home without stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. My mission is to equip you with God’s word so you can have a peaceful orderly home through spiritual growth, home stewardship and healthy relationships. If you’re ready to deepen your relationship with Christ and get your home in order without the distractions and procrastination then this is the place for you! Hey there friend I’m LaKeesha. A mom, wife, and Jesus Lover. When I first became a stay at home mom I tried to navigate disorganization, lack of biblical discipline, and loneliness. I always found myself distracted and unmotivated. I finally realized that peace and order doesn’t come without Jesus. I started to discipline myself in my bible study, letting go of things in my home that didn’t serve me or my family and finding community. Applying God’s word and implementing systems into my daily life has given me the freedom and home I’ve always imagined! And I am ready to share with you how you can do it too! If you’re ready to faithfully walk with Jesus as your partner and have a well managed home centered around Christ that brings peace and joy - this podcast is for you! So grab your bibles or to-do list momma and let’s dig in! 

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