Living a Simple Life with a Back Porch View

Julie @ The Farm Wife
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Grab a glass of lemonade and settle in for a visit! Listen to stories designed to encourage, uplift, and help you Live a Simple Life with a Back Porch View. Find out what that means, and how to shift your own lifestyle. Then relax and enjoy while learning the different aspects of a Simple Life - from following your dreams and passions to handcrafting, cooking, tending to the home and garden, and more. And from time to time, there will even be a recipe and freebie or two!

  1. 4d ago

    Serving without Recognition

    Sometimes the most meaningful acts of service happen quietly, without recognition or applause. Serving quietly may not bring attention, but it builds character, strengthens relationships, and reminds us that the true value of service isn’t found in recognition—it’s found in the difference it makes. If you'd like to go deeper into this month’s topic, you can also find the companion workbook in my shop.   Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Podcast Workbooks Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series! Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story) The Search for a Simple Life How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!) Faith & a Simple Life FICTION The Strangers Room

    14 min

  2. Jun 1

    The Sacred Work of Helping

    Sometimes the most meaningful work we do doesn’t look important at all. It’s holding a door, carrying a heavy box, cooking a meal for someone who’s had a long day, or simply stepping in where help is needed without being asked. When helping becomes a natural part of everyday life, it strengthens families, builds communities, and reminds us that even the smallest acts of service can have a lasting impact. If you'd like to go deeper into this month’s topic, you can also find the companion workbook in my shop. Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Podcast Workbooks Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series! Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story) The Search for a Simple Life How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!) Faith & a Simple Life FICTION The Strangers Room

    14 min

  3. May 25

    Practice Peacemaking - Not Just Peacekeeping

    Ever notice how easy it is to keep the peace… and how much harder it is to actually make it? Peacekeeping often avoids tension so everything stays calm on the surface. Peacemaking, on the other hand, chooses honesty, clarity, and care so real peace can grow underneath. Because sometimes the most heroic thing you can do… is address what others would rather avoid. If you'd like to go deeper into this month’s topic, you can also find the companion workbook in my shop. Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Podcast Workbooks Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series! Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story) The Search for a Simple Life How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!) Faith & a Simple Life FICTION The Strangers Room

    14 min

  4. May 18

    Loving People who are Hard to Love

    Ever have someone pop into your mind the moment you hear the phrase “hard to love”? Loving difficult people doesn’t mean pretending they aren’t difficult. It means choosing character, wisdom, and steady boundaries—even when patience is in short supply. Because sometimes the most heroic thing you can do… is respond with grace instead of reaction. If you'd like to go deeper into this month’s topic, you can also find the companion workbook in my shop.   Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Podcast Workbooks Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series! Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story) The Search for a Simple Life How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!) Faith & a Simple Life FICTION The Strangers Room

    14 min

  5. May 11

    How to Be the Calm in the Room

    Ever walk into a room and feel the tension before anyone even says a word? Being the calm in the room isn’t about personality—it’s about steadiness. In a world where people react quickly and emotions run high, choosing restraint and presence can quietly change the entire atmosphere. Because sometimes the most heroic thing you can do… is bring calm where everyone else expects chaos. If you'd like to go deeper into this month’s topic, you can also find the companion workbook in my shop. Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Podcast Workbooks Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series! Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story) The Search for a Simple Life How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!) Faith & a Simple Life FICTION The Strangers Room

    16 min

  6. May 4

    Living Unhurried in a Hectic World

    Ever feel like the whole world is rushing—and you’re expected to keep up? Living unhurried in a hectic world can feel almost impossible sometimes. But choosing a slower, steadier pace may be one of the most quietly powerful things you can do. Because sometimes the most heroic thing you can do… is simply refuse to hurry. If you'd like to go deeper into this month’s topic, you can also find the companion workbook in my shop! Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Podcast Workbooks Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series! Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story) The Search for a Simple Life How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!) Faith & a Simple Life FICTION The Strangers Room

    15 min

  7. Apr 27

    Bearing Another's Burdens

    Listening well often leads us to the edge of someone else’s weight. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to bear another’s burden — not by fixing or carrying everything for them, but by choosing presence over distance. We explore how listening creates space for shared strength, why steadiness matters more than solutions, and how quiet, compassionate presence can be one of the most heroic acts we offer. This conversation gently ties together April’s focus on listening, reminding us that showing up — consistently and with care — can change everything. Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Podcast Workbooks Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series! Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story) The Search for a Simple Life How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!) Faith & a Simple Life FICTION The Strangers Room

    13 min

  8. Apr 20

    Being a Safe Place for Others

    Some people have a way of making others feel at ease — unhurried, unjudged, and free to be honest. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to be a safe place for someone else. We explore how trust is built quietly over time, why presence matters more than perfect words, and how steadiness, discretion, and gentle curiosity create space for real connection. Being a safe place isn’t about fixing or carrying everything — it’s about showing up with care, consistency, and a soft place to land. Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Podcast Workbooks Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series! Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story) The Search for a Simple Life How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!) Faith & a Simple Life FICTION The Strangers Room

    13 min
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Grab a glass of lemonade and settle in for a visit! Listen to stories designed to encourage, uplift, and help you Live a Simple Life with a Back Porch View. Find out what that means, and how to shift your own lifestyle. Then relax and enjoy while learning the different aspects of a Simple Life - from following your dreams and passions to handcrafting, cooking, tending to the home and garden, and more. And from time to time, there will even be a recipe and freebie or two!

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