Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast

Are you struggling with getting back into a routine after the summer months? I know for us our summer months are a bit more spontaneous and flexible so I'm out of a daily routine quite often. Summer brings a sense of unpredictable days in our home. We don’t always have a regular schedule, and we’re on the go or outside more than usual so we may find our inside tasks take a back seat and our regular routine schedule doesn’t happen as often as it does in the fall, winter and even spring seasons. For me, I’m not sure why this is because I’m not even dealing with kids in school anymore but it just seems to be a rhythm in my life too in this season. I love to be open to spontaneous adventures and not get caught up in what needs to be done at home because I’ve learned over the years - the reality is – it always gets done. I do still get things accomplished in the summer, and my home is still running pretty smooth – it’s not a total disaster, but I have to share – I honestly miss the regular routines I’m used to. I am a creature of habit. I don’t find myself deep cleaning or de-cluttering or overly organizing anything. For some reason, I tend to drift towards those chores in the fall and winter months. So listen in as we talk about what it looks like on getting back into a routine after summer. Show Notes: Planners Mentioned: Brilliant Life Planner iBloom Planner Living Well Planner Articles & Podcasts Mentioned: Homemaking 101 Series: The Routines of the Day The Joy of a Morning Routine The Peacefulness of an Evening Routine Podcast Ep 21: The Routines of the Day - Making the Most of Your Morning and Evenings Menu Planning 101 Podcast Ep 12: Simple Menu Planning Tips Homemaking 101: My Daily, Weekly, Monthly Tasks Podcast Ep 16: Simplify Your Housekeeping with a Cleaning Schedule for Your Home Podcast Ep 27: Planning Our Days as Homemakers How I Plan my Days Bringing Order to Our Homes Podcast Ep. 14: Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Home Podcast Ep. 29: Where to Begin When You're Overwhelmed in Caring for Your Home Grab your Free Weekly Menu Planning PDF Find the show notes and resources mentioned at ThankfulHomemaker.com Follow Thankful Homemaker on: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App

Sex is a beautiful gift from God. As Christian’s we have God’s permission to enjoy sex within our marriages – God invented it. We can learn not just to enjoy it but delight in intimacy with our husbands Martha Peace shares: The physical union of husband and wife is designed by God to meet God-given desire for companionship, to protect the husband and wife from temptation, and for the mutual giving and receiving of great pleasure and joy between the husband and wife. Companionship is strengthened by the private, intimate, physical bond of a married couple. Even as Christians we can too easily let the world or other voices in the church give us our view of sex when it has to come from God’s Word. God’s Word is sufficient in all ways and especially and even in our sexual relationship with our husband. Resources: Thankful Homemaker on Instagram Homemaking Ministries 2018 Online Conference - The Deep Dive Summit Marriage Series at the Blog My Favorite Resources on Sex and Sexual Intimacy in Marriage The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective by Martha Peace Intended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed Wheat Intimate Issues: 21 Questions Christian Women Ask About Sex by Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus When Sinners Say I Do by Dave Harvey Rekindling the Romance: Loving the Love of Your Life by Dennis & Barbara Rainey A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy by Dr. Doug Rosenau Strengthening Your Marriage by Wayne Mack The Intimate Marriage: A Practical Guide to Building a Great Marriage by R. C. Sproul My Abortion story & Why I Counsel at Abortuariesat Thankful Homemaker The Devilish Puppet Master of the Word-Faith Movementsermon at Grace to You on False Prophets Weekend to Remember from Family Life Today Podcast Ep. 35: Marriage Series #2 - To Love Their Husbands at Thankful Homemaker Podcast Ep. 17: What it Looks Like to Cherish Our Husbands at Thankful Homemaker Follow Thankful Homemaker at: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Subscribe to the blog to never miss a post here.  For all the show notes, quotes and resources head to ThankfulHomemaker.com

Explore the art of communication within marriage, emphasizing the beauty and intimacy intended by God. Discover practical strategies for listening well and engaging in daily conversations. Learn how to face conflicts with grace and unity, drawing on biblical principles for resolution. The discussion highlights the transformative power of kind and honest speech, encouraging emotional and spiritual connection between spouses. Embrace the gospel's message to cultivate a home filled with grace, humility, and forgiveness.

Explore the profound concept of submission in marriage from a biblical viewpoint. Discover how mutual respect and love can transform relationships, particularly in the context of an unbelieving partner. Learn practical strategies for conflict resolution, emphasizing that true strength lies in voluntary submission, not control. The discussion challenges misconceptions, highlighting how a wife's honor and support can reflect God's grace in everyday life, fostering homes filled with joy and peace.

Doug Ferrell, a teacher of God's Word and Marci Farrell's husband, joins the conversation about biblical submission in marriage. They delve into Ephesians 5:22-24, unpacking the theology behind a wife's submission to her husband. Misunderstandings abound, but Doug emphasizes that true submission fosters mutual love and respect, not domination. The discussion highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in nurturing a supportive relationship, clarifying that equality in value exists alongside distinct roles, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling Christ-centered marriage.

The discussion delves into the vital concept of respect within marriage, rooted in biblical teachings. It highlights how a wife's admiration can uplift her husband, influencing his behavior positively. Personal anecdotes illustrate the importance of encouragement and recognizing strengths over flaws. Spiritual maturity is explored in relation to marital respect, emphasizing growth through challenges. Prayer and selflessness are presented as key practices to cultivate respect, showcasing Christlike love as essential for a thriving relationship.

This discussion highlights the vital role of love in marriage, examining its Biblical importance and implications. It delves into the concept of agape love, emphasizing love as an action-driven commitment rather than just a feeling. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their relationships and pursue unconditional love, emphasizing the necessity of a strong relationship with God as a foundation. Practical strategies for embodying Christ-like love and overcoming challenges in marital bonds are also explored, reinforcing respect and safety.

The podcast dives into God's design for marriage, emphasizing the unique and equal roles of partners as outlined in Genesis. It redefines the term 'helper,' highlighting the supportive and integral role of women in a marriage. There’s a focus on intentional communication and the biblical concept of 'cleaving' for unity. The discussion also connects marriage to the profound relationship between Christ and the church, encouraging listeners to reflect their faith through their marital relationships.

On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about our cell phone use and discuss whether we master our cell phones or do they master us. This podcast was on my mind because of two recent posts at Tim Challies blog on the use of our phones. I recently read the book, 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke and it was a challenging read.  I’m going to share with you some of what I took from that book to get us started, some thoughts on Tim Challies posting about him going back to a “dumb phone” and as we close today some questions for us to ponder from a quiz Tim Challies posted online called Are You Addicted to Your Phone? At the close, I share some ways I desire to make changes with the use of my phone in my life.  Also, I have an announcement that I’ll be taking a short hiatus from the podcast but will be back with the regular weekly podcast sometime in early July.I’m working on content currently for the next Homemaking Ministries Conference coming up this fall – it’s my favorite online conference, and I hope you’ll join us again if you have in the past and if you haven’t yet I hope you will. There will be more details to come on it this summer. I'm working on a series on marriage for the podcast in the future, and I hope to get my husband on the podcast with me so we can do a few together.I’d love you all to “meet” him. I love listening to him and learning from him. The Lord has given him much wisdom and truly being around him makes me want to be more like Jesus, so I’m thankful to get to have him share here with you all. You can find the show notes and resources mentioned at ThankfulHomemaker.com 

How many times does Sunday morning roll around and you find your heart in a state of chaos instead of calm to worship the Lord?  How many Sunday’s do you arrive at church and realize you haven’t taken the time all week to pray for your pastor or your church family? I want to share with you some simple steps we can take to prepare our hearts and the hearts of our families for Sunday morning worship to the Lord. The hope today is to get you to understand the purpose and the mission of the local church and then to move on toward how we can proceed with some simple steps to prepare our hearts and the hearts of our families for Sunday morning worship to the Lord. For the show notes and resources mentioned head to ThankfulHomemaker.com