The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers Allison L Weeks

On to today’s homemaker portrait, I am chatting with Alecia Doty. She was nominated by her friend Tina Bergs. Here’s what Tina had to say about Alecia’s practice of the art of home: "Alecia makes her home a place where children are nurtured in the love of Christ and pointed to what is true, good, and beautiful. She is a welcoming hostess who intentionally uses her home as a place where souls can find rest, and be met with the love of Christ."

After spending an hour or so in conversation with Alecia, I can see why Tina gave such a glowing recommendation. Alecia has such great insight into the art of home. She poignantly explains that homemaking is a beautiful, hard, sanctifying, creative adventure; a high and holy calling which, if we allow, God will use to draw us to himself and transform us into the image of Jesus so that the Gospel will be displayed through our homemaking.

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Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
Allison's UpdateImmersion Stick BlenderPastry BlenderEdith Schaeffer, Hidden Art of HomemakingSally Clarkson Podcast, At Home with SallyAlecia's TGC Article; "Dear Younger Self: It Doesn't Matter How He Folds the Bedsheets"Daily Liturgy HelpsEvery Moment Holy The Art of Home Deep Dive Rhythms & RoutinesHOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT
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I am chatting with Amanda Turk, mom of 5 and homemaker for 23 years, some of which was done overseas. We talk about how books and head knowledge can be helpful but can also get in the way of learning to trust the instincts God gives us as homemakers and caretakers. Amanda shares the lessons she learned homemaking in a foreign country and why a habit of saying “yes” is crucial to practicing hospitality in her home. 
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Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/bloghttps://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-amanda-turk-season-19-ep-5Allison's Update:AoH Deep Dive Sewing Part 1AoH Deep Dive Sewing Part 2FREE AoH Sewing Handbook and Project JournalAllison's YouTube Interview on Naomi Fata SewsAmanda's Mom, Karen Sheppard's Homemaker Portrait on The Art of HomeFocus on the Family Radio Theater, The Chronicles of Narnia series (digital)YNAB | You Need A Budget softwareHOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT
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Today I am chatting with Seasoned Homemaker, Jan Roueche. Married for over 40 years, Jan and her husband have raised 10 children, homeschooling them for many of those years…a topic which comes up a good bit in our conversation. When Jan and her husband married the were both new Christians so not only were they learning how to live together and create a harmonious home life, they were both learning how to faithfully walk with Christ, and it wasn’t always easy. We discuss some of the practical need for structure when living in a large family and Jan shares a little about her current season of homemaking which involves caring for her husband as he battles Parkinson’s disease. Jan shares many tips, a lot of practical advice and much wisdom throughout our conversation. I especially love that her advice is centered on the need to cultivate a deep abiding relationship with the Lord.

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Show Notes| https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/bloghttps://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-jan-roueche-season-19-ep-4Webster's 1828 DictionaryYWAM Christian Heroes: Then and Now seriesSusan Branch's Blank Family Cookbook is out of print but you can get some copies through eBay or thrift books. Amazon also sells similar blank books by other publishers.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18HOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT
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I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Jen Thayer, about her experience keeping a home for the past 25 years with her husband Dan and their 9 children! Jen is a homeschooling mom with 3 special needs kid, 2 of which are internationally adopted. We talk about how these children are an integral part of their unique family culture, bringing challenges and blessings Jen never expected but thanks God for every day. We cover all the usual ground of beginnings, influences, challenges, fails, wins and favorites, and we bond over our love of literature and the importance of a family library. 

EPISODE NOTES
Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-jen-thayer-season-19-ep-3ALLISON'S UPDATE:Protein Oat Pancake RecipeJapanese Omelet PanBreakfast Sandwich Recipe using similar cooking method for eggsTraditional Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet)-videoOTHER NOTES:Wise Words for Moms chart by Ginger Hubbard12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony ReinkeFavorite analog tools-subscribe to Homemaker Happy Mail for more details. For future reference, go to The Art of Home Blog and search "analog tools"More Episodes on Special Needs: Homemaker Portrait|Laurie Mott and Homemaking Deep Dive|Special Needs in the Home WRITE FOR THE ART OF HOME
Editorial Guidelines, Topics & ScheduleHOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT
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I am so excited to finally be talking about the 3rd Pillar of Homemaking, Rhythms and Routines, with my friend and past AoH guest, Leslie Lucadou.
We will start with a brief review of the 4 Pillars of Homemaking, then spend some time defining rhythms and routines-talking about the difference between the two and giving some examples of each. Then we look at motivations (or the why) for establishing rhythms and routines, contrasting the world’s ideas vs what God has to say about our why. Next we talk about 4 rhythms of christian living; worship, rest, work and play—what those might look like and how we can use homemaking to help and not hinder these rhythms. Finally we end with a few pitfalls to avoid when establishing rhythms and routines.

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Show Notes | theartofhomepodcast.com/blogAllison's Update Recipes | Subscribe to Homemaker Happy Mail, or for future reference check Newsletter Archive and search this episode titleRelated Resources: Redeeming Your Time by Jordan RaynerHabits of the Household; Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin EarleyMargin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives by Richard SwensonEvery Moment Holy; New Liturgies for Daily Life (book 1 of 3) by Douglas McKelveyRELATED EPISODES
Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | IdentityPillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | Values & PrioritiesHomemaker Portrait | Leslie LucadouHomemaking Deep Dive| Wellness with Leslie LucadouBE OUR GUEST (OR NOMINATE A FRIEND) closes April 5, 2024
Apply YourselfNominate a Friend NEW!! WRITE FOR THE ART OF HOME
Editorial Guidelines, Topics & ScheduleHOMEMAKING RESOURCES
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I am chatting with newbie homemaker, Brea Spires, who is almost at the 5 year mark in her story of home. She is a mom of two, home baker and content creator. We cover all the usual topics;  beginnings and influences on her homemaking, how kids have enriched and challenged her homemaking, setting and keeping priorities, and much more. Be sure to stick around until the end when I will be back with my top takeaways from Brea’s interview as well as some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS about what is coming on the Art of Home this year! 
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Show Notes | theartofhomepodcast.com/blogAllison's Update Seasonal Clothing Storage System | My Storage Boxes | Deep Dive Organization Part 2 Brea's kids love to watch old Psalty the Singing Psalm Book videos. You can find videos on YouTube or purchase their products HERE PILLARS OF HOMEMAKING SERIES (Pillar 3 coming Season 19)
Pillar 1 | IdentityPillar 2 | Values & PrioritiesBE OUR GUEST (OR NOMINATE A FRIEND) closes April 5, 2024
Apply YourselfNominate a Friend NEW!! WRITE FOR THE ART OF HOME
Editorial Guidelines, Topics & ScheduleHOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailNewsletter ArchiveAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT
 Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the Show.