Raising a family in today's world is becoming more challenging with every passing day. Each week Lindsay Spurrier, mother of five boys and small business owner, will dig deeper into creating strong family foundations. You will hear her Christian mom perspective on using homeschool and homesteading to create a more sustainable home life. If you are looking for some mom encouragement and new ideas to help your family grow deeper roots, you are in the right spot!
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Nov 13, 2026 · 37:30
Peace... It is something I want my boys (wild and feral as they may be) to be able to have; not the "roll over" "no conflict" type of peace, but biblical! Today I am chatting…
Oct 22, 2026 · 39:54
With so much to do, how can we find time to have passion projects, start businesses, or maybe just breath and do nothing? Today I am chatting with Erin Meinel. She is a former…
Oct 12, 2026 · 37:27
Education happens every day. As homeschool families, we want to make sure that our child gets everything they need to succeed but that path doesn't always look traditional. Today…
Sep 24, 2026 · 39:57
Raising kids is no joke but especially for our boys... there is so much confusion! Today I am chatting with Dr. Jonathan Rogers the author of "The Charlatans Boys", as well as…
Sep 20, 2026 · 42:12
I am so excited to share my chat with Kelli Foreman. She is a Christian mama to 3 boys in Alaska! Here and her husband run a micro-dairy, a whale watching business and so much…
Sep 6, 2026 · 19:45
It's been a hot bit but I am so thankful for YOU! Today I want to share a bit about where we have been, what's been happening, and where we are headed. So grab a hot cup of…
Apr 29, 2026 · 33:30
So many times I feel like "Ok, FINALLY I've got this!" and then a curve ball sends me into chaos mode or survival mode, whatever you want to call it. This can last for a few days…
Mar 30, 2026 · 50:49
Today I am chatting with Silvia Ledon - Wife of 40 years, homeschool mother of 4, childrens book author and lover of Jesus. Don't miss this message about sharing the yoke with…
Mar 6, 2026 · 40:47
Cultivating the next generation is so important! Today I am chatting with Sandra Cravens - Christian homeschool family, homeschool hub coordinators and curriculum creators and…
Feb 22, 2026 · 23:43
This time of year can feel heavy . The cold weather, stir-crazy kids, halfway-through-the-school-year doubts, and the constant juggling of homeschool, farm life, business, and…
Feb 11, 2026 · 11:58
In today's episode we're talking about something that feels rare in today's filtered world: transparency in motherhood . It's easy to look around and believe other moms have it…
Jan 26, 2026 · 49:28
I am so excited to share with you my chat! Amanda Lancaster is an amazing woman. The goal was to chat about her new book "A Time to be Born" but there was so much more to the…
Jan 19, 2026 · 17:34
A new year means new goals! BUT why do those goals so often fail in the first few weeks? Why do I feel like my days are always so chaotic? Could it be that we have been looking…
Nov 23, 2025 · 11:07
So often we are told we need to shoot higher, keep hustling to reach the next level, that the next playing field is better and that we should not settle for where we are. But the…
Oct 19, 2025 · 48:20
I loved chatting with Caleb today! Not only was he a wealth of knowledge when it comes to creating a family emergency plan and adding solid communication options for when the…
Oct 10, 2025 · 21:25
No one wants to hear that their baby has turned breech... To be honest, that has always been something I worry about with my babies since the first 2 were! When Logan turned…
Sep 22, 2025 · 31:02
Adding a new baby is always exciting but also challenging. It has taken my a month to record and edit this episode since the birth of baby number 7! But here it is, the homebirth…
Aug 14, 2025 · 11:45
In today's episode I want to share 5 tips to start your homeschool year strong! We just started our 6th year of homeschooling which is crazy to think about, but I have learned a…
Jul 19, 2025 · 36:52
Today I am chatting with Elizabeth Urbanowicz. She is the founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview Christian Curriculum and today we are talking about the importance of teaching…
Jul 3, 2025 · 45:19
I am so excited to share my conversation with Alyssa Gale from Busy Mom - Christian Homes Podcast. She is a boymom, former teacher, and now Christian podcast host and blogger! I…
Jun 25, 2025 · 19:32
I was trying so hard to get ahead and recorded this episode 3 weeks ago... Yay for me! But life happens and here we are 3 weeks later! However, I can attest that our new summer…
Jun 14, 2025 · 18:30
To be honest... chickens terrified me! Give me a 1000 lb animal any day over something that could peck me! BUT after working with these birds for a few years now, I have come to…
May 23, 2025 · 24:08
I grew up seeing the most beautiful gardens and I always wanted to be able to accomplish that, but I have come to the realization that a jungle garden will also produce food that…
May 19, 2025 · 14:43
There are so many people wanting to dabble in the homesteading lifestyle but they are afraid to jump in for one reason or another. Today I would like to start a small Mini Series…
May 3, 2025 · 21:54
Pregnancy is a wild ride - doesn't matter if this is your first rodeo or your 7th! Let's chat about it! If Homeschooling is one of those areas you need some direction, I didn't…
Apr 19, 2025 · 13:02
Struggles will happen! Today I want to share some insight into our current lives. Life on the outside can look blissful but often folks are struggling with something: kids,…
Mar 28, 2025 · 11:38
Starting to plan your homeschool year can be so exciting but also so terrifying! What if I can't do this? What if I'm not smart enough? What if I miss something? But the truth…
Mar 16, 2025 · 13:55
Sometimes we just need to have a coffee chat about what's working and what we are learning! Come with me today as we chat about books to read, podcast to listen to, goals to aim…
Mar 14, 2025 · 50:17
SO... I reposted this episode after I realized there was an edit error! lol So let's try this again :) I am so excited to bring you an interview I just had with Dr. Lea! She has…
Mar 1, 2025 · 43:38
I love gleaming from others and today I want to share with you an amazing chat I had with Brenda Yoder. She is a mama, a former teacher, a current guidance counselor, a dairy…
Feb 21, 2025 · 14:39
Often... after we deal with a sense of burnout, we hit a wall of overwhelm! Today I want to talk about the importance of calling out our triggers and why we need to let some…
Feb 8, 2025 · 11:27
We've all been there... and it can be such a struggle to get out of the burnout stage! Everything seems like too much and we just don't have the energy or the motivation to find…
Jan 27, 2025 · 13:04
When we try to take things into our own hands we may end up with the results that we want... but we are going to miss out on so much more! When we let God be in control, the…
Jan 18, 2025 · 12:24
The holidays are over and now it is time to jump back into a good schedule BUT we are all dragging our feet somedays and it has been hard! Here are 5 tips to get back into a good…
Jan 6, 2025 · 13:46
Welcome to Season 4! I have so much planned for this coming season and I thought the best way to start it was to share my story... So grab a cup of coffee or that tea (it may be…
Dec 26, 2024 · 10:57
The new year is right around the corner, and that always gets me in the mood to start something new BUT new can be scary! Today I want to share with you what is happening with…
Dec 8, 2024 · 20:19
Reading has always been something I have always enjoyed and I wanted to make that a passion for my children. When we finished our first year of homeschooling the evaluator made…
Nov 30, 2024 · 54:00
With so many homeschooling options now days it can be a challenge to know which way is "best"... I want to share with you a chat that I had a few weeks ago with Charlene…
Nov 1, 2024 · 23:22
It is hard to believe we are already a quarter of the way through the school year! I thought it would be a good idea to walk you through what we are doing to give our homeschool…
Oct 11, 2024 · 23:08
God has designed women so different from men and although sometimes the hormone ups and downs that we face each month can feel more life a curse... it really can be our…
Sep 27, 2024 · 20:10
There are so many options when it comes to homeschooling... to the point where it can be overwhelming! One option to simplify your life is to join a Homeschool Co-Op. But what…
Aug 12, 2024 · 19:01
Homeschooling shouldn't be a big scary thing! Often the worst part is just jumping in. So today I want to share with you the steps you need to take to get started. I promise, it…
Jul 26, 2024 · 23:05
What if I screw up my kids? What if I don't know everything? What if they fail? There are so many stresses when you start your homeschooling journey and today I wanted to share…
May 18, 2024 · 23:16
Peace is something that God promises and yet we can get in our own way and this feeling of peace can seem evasive! I've been feeling stuck in the ways I deal with my children and…
Apr 7, 2024 · 21:21
Where does the day go? There is always a running list of things that need done for everyone else and it can be easy to find yourself distracted... or maybe that is just me! But…
Mar 15, 2024 · 18:33
What do we do when we run out of steam in parenting? I love to dip apples in Nutella but once the jar is empty, no matter how much you keep scraping, your apple will come out…
Feb 24, 2024 · 20:07
One of the biggest arguments against homeschooling is ALL that the kids miss out on but I would like to spin that and today let's talk about what they actually are "missing out…
Feb 16, 2024 · 13:57
I love that every time you read a familiar Bible account, you can glean something new to apply to your current life! Today let's chat about David and Goliath a bit. Thank you to…
Jan 1, 2024 · 18:17
Welcome to a New Year! I feel like this has been one of those years where I've had a lot of life lessons; and they were often not easy ones... So let's talk about what it means…
Nov 5, 2023 · 19:17
Do you ever feel like your spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere? Life can be like that some times but we need to realize that God's design for us and for this world was…
Oct 7, 2023 · 12:22
I have been on the struggle bus! I have been trying to find the perfect schedule to get everything done that I want and need to accomplish because in life isn't that what success…
Aug 27, 2023 · 14:13
After taking a few weeks off due to illness I felt this episode made a lot of sense. We are all struggling to find balance in the chaos of new seasons and new life chapters, but…
Jul 30, 2023 · 14:59
What happens when we take life into our own hands? Usually... nothing good! Have you ever noticed that if we just wait for God's plan to fruition it is 10x better than what we…
Jul 8, 2023 · 14:10
When doors close in life, it can cause us to question "why?" When this happens it can lead us to doubt God when in reality these situations can be just what we need to draw…
Jun 28, 2023 · 14:30
All to often we find ourselves wrapped in this idea of "wouldn't it be nice if..." and we create these picture perfect ideals of what life should look like, rather than…
Jun 12, 2023 · 20:55
Why is it that we all have struggles in parenthood but when it comes to sharing those difficulties we only want to showcase the carefully edited versions? There is nothing better…
May 23, 2023 · 21:56
One of the scariest things can be trying to figure out HOW to even get started with homeschooling! What I's do I need to dot? What T's do I need to cross? But it doesn't have to…
May 10, 2023 · 19:07
How does Satan attack our homes? He does it by attacking our women! Proverbs 31 gives us golden insight as to what it means to be a God fearing woman and today we are diving into…
Apr 23, 2023 · 20:55
The Proverbs 31 woman gives us an outline of what it means to be a godly woman however where I and I am sure many other ladies struggle, is how do we fit into each of those…
Apr 4, 2023 · 10:17
When it comes to motherhood we should always be listening for the quiet, still voice because God isn't one to yell at us to get our attention. Today I wanted to share some…
Mar 15, 2023 · 15:39
How does motherhood relate to the Israelites walking through the desert? Yeah, I asked that question too during my Bible recap this past week and to be honest, I got stuck trying…
Mar 6, 2023 · 15:22
Homeschooling is not meant to be public school done at home! There is a mindshift that has to take place when you start homeschooling. Often we see these pictures on pinterest…
Feb 23, 2023 · 17:16
Birth is something that we have turned into a medical condition... an issue that needs to be dealt with. But the truth is, it is the most amazing natural process that we can…
Feb 10, 2023 · 21:55
Did you know that the food you get at the store... even though it may be organic... even though it may be fruit and veggies... may not be the healthiest? Did you know that…
Feb 6, 2023 · 16:24
I never want my boys to regret being a part of a larger family! I never want them to feel like they were overlooked or that I didn't have enough time for each of them; and that…
Jan 27, 2023 · 13:21
The first download of this episode had a glitch so here is the second attempt :) Breast is best is a very popular line, however... there are a lot of factors that go into feeding…
Jan 26, 2023 · 13:21
Breast is best is a very popular line, however... there are a lot of factors that go into feeding your baby! Your health, your mental state, and your baby's needs are all things…
Jan 22, 2023 · 15:53
Growing a family isn't always as easy as ABC... Sometimes it comes with a lot of heartache and trauma. Today I want to touch on a few of those harder topics because I want you to…
Jan 16, 2023 · 20:28
This week let's chat about what we can do NOW to prepare for life after baby comes! There are so many habits we can get started that will simplifiy life later on. I would love to…
Jan 6, 2023 · 14:55
When it comes to preparing for labor and delivery, here are a few tips from someone who is about to go through it AGAIN! Always remember, even the best laid out plans can change…
Dec 27, 2022 · 21:05
With so many options today... how are new mama's suppose to know what they actually NEED when preparing for a new baby? Today I want to chat about just that! After 5 babies, I've…
Dec 21, 2022 · 15:43
A new year is here so let's kick off Season 2 talking all things BABY! Today I would like to share with you all about our 5 boys and how they came into this world! No pregnancy…
Dec 14, 2022 · 14:41
Homesteading doesn't mean that you have to raise 100s of animals or farm 100s of acres! I believe it means using what God has blessed you with to assist your family in a simpler…
Dec 1, 2022 · 17:47
As I record these podcasts I sometimes wonder if I sound like a broken record but please hear me when I say, "God isn't done with you yet!" Satan is really good at finding our…
Nov 15, 2022 · 15:22
For those that say the Bible isn't relative to today... needs to have their eyes checked! It amazes me how history repeats itself and it's scary that we over look it and say we…
Nov 4, 2022 · 13:23
We all want to feel like we have a bigger purpose... to know that we "fit in" somewhere... that we matter and belong! But all to often, we place that belonging into the people…
Oct 27, 2022 · 12:22
Have you ever looked at grapevines? Each fall/winter they are pruned so that there is almost nothing left. Each spring new branches come forth and are fruitful. If they were let…
Oct 17, 2022 · 11:25
If that title doesn't grab you, I don't know what will! Whoever thought you couldn't learn something from livestock has never cared for animals. I find that I am learning lessons…
Oct 7, 2022 · 13:00
One of the best things we can ask for is wisdom! Motherhood is full of challenges and we can't allow our emotions to get the best of us! Asking for wisdom to make daily as well…
Sep 28, 2022 · 14:19
I feel like there is A LOT in this episode so if it seems to wiggle wall all over the place, I promise there is a point! The boys and I saw the most amazing rainbow the other…
Sep 19, 2022 · 13:42
Mommy needed a time out... I went out on our back porch in the dark evening and sat alone. I cried my frustrations out for God to hear. How could I do this? Here I am 18 weeks…
Sep 5, 2022 · 12:57
Have you ever felt like there are days where the junk just keeps mounting? Like there are days where you just can't get above the water line to take a breath? Have you ever…
Sep 1, 2022 · 13:20
How many times do we approach God with our well thought out plan trying to convince Him that our plan is the best option!? We need to make sure that we are aligning our goals to…
Aug 22, 2022 · 10:58
People will always come and go throughout our life but there is a reason we need those relationships! James Clear says there are 3 groups that we imitate: those close to us, the…
Aug 15, 2022 · 15:42
Say it with me... "You don't have to do EVERYTHING!" How many times do we tell ourself we have to get EVERYTHING done? How many times do we beat our self up because we don't get…
Aug 8, 2022 · 9:30
Sometimes we lose track of who we are suppose to be competing with... When we stand in front of God on Judgement Day, He is going to ask us if we were the best We could be. He is…
Aug 1, 2022 · 8:51
How did Adam and Eve REALLY populate the world? Why did we go from living 900 years to only 120? oh and what was REALLY so special about Noah? These are always things I didn't…
Jul 26, 2022 · 12:26
When things aren't going right... When things are too much... When we feel like a failure! How do we start over? How do we get back on track? And what does that even mean? I…
Jul 21, 2022 · 13:54
One area I want to get better at is Meal Planning and controlling the amount of food that we purchase. In our budget that is the area we spend the most each month! Because, come…
Jul 18, 2022 · 15:46
It can be so hard to plan fun trips when your kids are little... There are so many factors to keep in mind not to mention the ones you can't predict! But I am here today to…
Jul 10, 2022 · 12:55
Starting a new chapter can be hard, but life isn't meant to be still. It is always changing and that allows us to grow! Who are you growing into? Today we are chatting…
Jul 5, 2022 · 10:41
Ep. 48 Love is where it's at... in life we can focus so much on how green others pastures are that we forget to water our own. But if we change our focus to being grateful for…
Jul 2, 2022 · 12:24
Welcome to Ep. 47! Our happy-go-lucky son Steven has not been so happy the last few days and it reminded me that not every day can be bliss. We are going to have those days that…
Jun 27, 2022 · 9:10
Years ago, adding pigs to our homestead was my idea. Thankfully my husband took it over and is doing a much better job then I was. Pigs are so easy to raise and with a 70%…
Jun 23, 2022 · 8:23
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than clothes? Look at the…
Jun 21, 2022 · 12:39
"A jack of all trades is often a master of none, but is still better then a master of one!" Did you know that was the whole saying? I didn't! I always thought that because I…
Jun 16, 2022 · 12:33
Intolerance is one of those hijacked words! It is made to be like such a terrible thing, yet as Christians we are technically intolerant! We are told that sin should not be…
Jun 11, 2022 · 10:40
For many years I thought that because I was a high school ag teacher... that was all that I could do. But we have been given so many gifts, each one unique to each person. It is…
Jun 6, 2022 · 18:35
Emotions are like a two year old... they can be the life of the party, but you never actually put them in charge! Emotions often get a bad rap but they were created by God and…
Jun 1, 2022 · 9:54
Happiness doesn't have to be complicated, yet we often make it so. We have to find ways to turn the little, everyday things, into experiences that build us up and help us store…
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