At the Hearth Episode 3: Second-Gen Homeschooler: Jason’s Perspective – S4, E27
Release Date: 03/02/2025
A Rightly Ordered Home - S4, E40
Finding Joy in Your Home
What does it really mean to have a rightly ordered home? In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s been heavy on my heart: how we as Christian women can faithfully order our homes according to God’s design while recognizing that every family looks a little different. I share some of my own story of working from home, balancing homeschooling, business, and motherhood, and what it’s looked like for Jason and me to wrestle through these questions together. We’ll talk about biblical principles for family life, the beauty of unique family cultures, and the importance of being...
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My Reading Life Right Now: Favorites, Goals & Fermented Cookbooks?! - S4, E39
Finding Joy in Your Home
After a few years in a reading slump, I’m finally excited about books again, and this episode is a joyful deep dive into what’s been fueling that spark! I’m sharing my current reading stats (57 books and counting!), how I track my progress, and the quirky way I rotate between fiction and nonfiction to stay motivated. You’ll hear about the nerdy rabbit trail I’ve been down with fermented and cultured foods (hello, nine cookbooks in a row), the new Hunger Games prequels I couldn’t put down, and the Trim Healthy Mama book that might just be my favorite read of the year. Plus: a sneak...
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Getting back to meal planning after a crazy season - S4, E38
Finding Joy in Your Home
After months of chaos, with hospital stays, a move, and postpartum recovery, meal planning completely fell off my radar. But now, I’m picking it back up with fresh eyes and a much simpler, grace-filled approach. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m easing back into meal planning after survival mode, the strategies that are working right now (including planning just 3–4 dinners a week), and why I’m prioritizing flexibility over perfection. I also talk about how I’m using my own meal planning app to stay on track, how to meal plan even when your life is unpredictable, and the mindset...
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3 Things I'm Doing to Improve My Health - S4, E37
Finding Joy in Your Home
After a hard season of stress, burnout, and survival mode, I’m finally focusing on rebuilding my health—slowly and intentionally. In this episode, I share the three simple (but powerful!) changes I’m making right now to support healing: focusing on whole foods, prioritizing daily movement, and supporting my hormones naturally. I also talk about why I’m not chasing perfection, what I’m learning about adrenal health, and how I’m weaving these shifts into full days with eight kids. If you’re craving a fresh start with your health—without guilt or overwhelm—this conversation is...
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What every woman should know about their hormonal clock - S4, E36
Finding Joy in Your Home
In this eye-opening episode, Jami dives into the topic of women’s hormones and the internal “clocks” that shape our energy, mood, and productivity. While men tend to operate on a 24-hour hormonal cycle, women’s bodies follow a 28-day rhythm that impacts far more than just our periods. Jami explains how understanding the four phases of your cycle—menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal—can bring clarity and grace into your daily life. Learn how to sync your schedule, workouts, and expectations with your body’s natural rhythms, why it’s okay to feel tired some weeks and...
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What We've Got Planned For Summer - S4, E35
Finding Joy in Your Home
Summer is here—and whether your days are relaxed or full of activities, it’s never too late to think intentionally about how you’ll spend the season. In this episode, I share what our summer looks like as a homeschooling family of ten: from low-budget camping trips and local state park adventures to reading challenges and kid-led passion projects. You’ll hear how we’re managing screen time, why we’re embracing a slower pace this year, and what kinds of creative learning (and fun!) our kids are diving into—like gardening, cookbook creation, and even a homemade audio drama! This...
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Wrapping up our homeschool year + curriculum picks for next year - S4, E34
Finding Joy in Your Home
This past homeschool year was anything but smooth—between hospital stays, moving twice, and navigating postpartum exhaustion, our plans got turned upside down more than once. In this candid episode, I reflect on the highs and lows of our chaotic school year, how we adapted on the fly (including a big shift to online learning), and what lessons we’re taking into the next season. Plus, I share our full curriculum lineup for the upcoming school year—from language arts and science to our big plunge into Omnibus with our oldest boys. If you’re curious about Master Books, Monarch Online, CTC...
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Figuring out my health issues - The journey begins - S4, E33
Finding Joy in Your Home
After a whirlwind season—hospital stays, a move, and recovering from trauma—I’m finally starting to dig into some persistent health struggles I’ve been feeling for a while. In this episode, I share the very beginning of my journey to better health: why I decided to get comprehensive blood testing, what surprising results I discovered (hint: it wasn't my hormones), and how I’m creating a long-term plan to rebuild from the inside out. I also share my honest experience with Function Health, the affordable testing option I used, and give a peek at what I’m working on—like low...
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Our hospital journey + what I’ve learned about hospital ministry - S4, E32
Finding Joy in Your Home
In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of our 7-month-old son Radley’s accident—how a spilled cup of hot tea led to second- and third-degree burns, an ambulance ride, and an 8-day stay in the pediatric burn unit. It was one of the hardest weeks of our lives, and yet in the midst of the pain and exhaustion, God met us in powerful ways. I open up about what those long hospital days taught me—not only about suffering and surrender—but also about the incredible opportunity we have to minister to others in similar places. Whether you’ve walked through your own medical...
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At the Hearth Episode 7: Handling Electronics, Screens, and Tech in the Family - S4, E31
Finding Joy in Your Home
In this episode of At The Hearth: Family Chats, Jami and Jason sit down to talk honestly about one of the biggest modern parenting challenges—technology. With eight kids ranging from 12 years old to a baby, homeschooling, and working from home, they’ve had to be intentional about how screens and devices fit into their everyday life. They share their family’s philosophy on tech use, practical boundaries they’ve set (for both kids and adults), and how they’ve handled screen time during busy seasons—like two years living in an RV! From social media limits to tech-free moments and...
info_outlineIn this episode, Jami interviews Jason about his experience growing up as a second-generation homeschooler. They dive into how his mom homeschooled him and his siblings, the lessons he learned along the way, and how it shaped his perspective on education and family life. Whether you’re a homeschool parent, considering homeschooling, or just curious about what it’s like from a graduate’s point of view, this conversation offers encouragement and insight into the beauty of a well-done homeschool experience.
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