
Bright Hearth
Bright Hearth podcast exists to recover the lost arts of homemaking and the productive Christian household.
Latest episodes

Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 2min
A Rottenness in the Bones
Exploring the destructive force of envy, the impact of feminism on family thinking, overcoming envy and temptation in relationships, understanding envy and conflict in relationships, exploring envy and gratitude, and cultivating a mindset of generosity and combatting envy.

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 11min
On 13 Years of Marriage
Send us a text!Welcome to Bright Hearth, a podcast devoted to recovering the lost arts of homemaking and the productive Christian household with Brian and Lexy Sauvé. In this episode, Brian and Lexy reflect on 13 years of marriage and the lessons learned so far.New Christendom Press just published our first book! Pick up Pastor Zachary Garris's book, Honor Thy Fathers: Recovering the Anti-Feminist Theology of the Reformers, at this link. The deluxe hardcover edition is shipping now!Want premium, handmade soaps without the seed oils or other nasty hormone disrupters? Check out our partners at Indigo Sundries Soap Co., and use code BRIGHTHEARTH for ten percent off your order!This episode is also brought to you by Joe Garrisi at Backwards Planning Financial. Head to https://backwardsplanningfinancial.com and reach out to Joe to get started planning your financial future today!Thanks to our friends at Gray Toad Tallow for sponsoring this episode! They have discovered an all organic balm that is both moisturizing and healing filled with vitamins A, D, E, and K. Head over to graytoadtallow.com and use discount code BRIGHT15 for 15% off your order.This episode is brought to you by A Well Worn Story, a sewing studio based in New Glarus, Wisconsin creating handcrafted leather and canvas goods. Run by husband and wife team, Tim and Morgann Boettner, A Well Worn Story focuses on making beautiful products from natural, high quality materials that will get better with age, telling your unique story. Order online at www.awellwornstory.com, and be sure to use discount code BRIGHTHEARTH to save 10% on any order!This episode is also brought to you by Live Oaks Integrative Health. Are you tired of not feeling well, and of having your doctor treat your symptoms without taking the time to investigate what is really going on? Visit https://www.liveoakintegrativehealth.com and connect with owner Rebecca Belch, who has served as a critical care and labor and delivery nurse for 20 years and is a licensed practitioner of functional medicine.Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts! Buy an item from our Feed the Patriarchy line and support the show at the same time at briansauve.com/bright-hearth.Become a monthly patron at patreon.com/brighthearth and gain access to In the Kitchen, a special bonus show with each main episode!Support the show

May 20, 2024 • 56min
Deception-Proofing the Home
Special guest Pastor Eric Conn joins the host to discuss deception-proofing the home, exploring topics such as protecting the household from external influences, biblical teachings on safeguarding truth, deceptive marketing targeting women, observations on public figures and political representation, historical views on women's susceptibility to deceit, empowering women through education, financial planning advice, and fostering godly fatherhood and protection of daughters.

May 6, 2024 • 58min
The Testing Point of Every Virtue
In this podcast, Brian and Lexy discuss the testing point of every virtue: Courage. They talk about courage in personal growth, family life, and marriage. The episode also covers the importance of Christian family businesses, financial guidance, safe products, and wise counsel. They emphasize facing fears, trust in marriage, and navigating difficult conversations with courage.

Apr 22, 2024 • 57min
Everything is Better When Cared For
Send us a text!Welcome to Bright Hearth, a podcast devoted to recovering the lost arts of homemaking and the productive Christian household with Brian and Lexy Sauvé. In this episode, Brian and Lexy talk about why things must be made, understood, and cared for in light of their nature—and what this has to do with truth, goodness, and beauty in the Christian household.New Christendom Press is putting on a conference this June... and there will be a special singles mixer on the first night! More details and ticket info can be found here.Want premium, handmade soaps without the seed oils or other nasty hormone disrupters? Check out our partners at Indigo Sundries Soap Co., and use code BRIGHTHEARTH for ten percent off your order!Thank you to Keepwise for sponsoring this episode! Look for partners in small business finance and accounting? Check them out at https://keepwise.partnersThis episode is also brought to you by Joe Garrisi at Backwards Planning Financial. Head to https://backwardsplanningfinancial.com and reach out to Joe to get started planning your financial future today!Are you tired of all the plastic toys that are cheaply made in China? How about the greenwashing that comes with wooden toys covered in harmful chemicals yet claim they’re safe for littles because the FDA said so? Well look no further. At Rooted Pines Homestead, husband and wife along with their five young children work together as a family economy to create handmade natural wooden toys and goods that can be passed down to future generations and small batch organic and wildcrafted herbal remedies. Get 10% off your order today using code BRIGHTHEARTH10 at https://www.rootedpineshomestead.com.Thanks to our friends at Gray Toad Tallow for sponsoring this episode! They have discovered an all organic balm that is both moisturizing and healing filled with vitamins A, D, E, and K. Head over to graytoadtallow.com and use discount code BRIGHT15 for 15% off your order.Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts! Buy an item from our Feed the Patriarchy line and support the show at the same time at briansauve.com/bright-hearth.Become a monthly patron at patreon.com/brighthearth and gain access to In the Kitchen, a special bonus show with each main episode!Head to this link and submit a question for consideration for this season of Bright Hearth! Form Link: https://www.briansauve.com/bright-hearth-questionsSupport the show

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
Fathers as Guardians of Truth, Goodness, & Beauty
In this podcast, Brian and Lexy discuss the role of fathers as guardians of truth, goodness, and beauty in the Christian household. They explore the importance of upholding family values, financial planning, herbalism, and active participation in children's education. The episode also touches on decision-making dynamics, promoting moral virtue, and creating a harmonious environment. Additionally, they delve into the impact of parental guidance on children's activities and the preservation of beauty within the home.

Mar 25, 2024 • 55min
The Homemaker's Spirit & Beauty
Send us a text!Welcome to Bright Hearth, a podcast devoted to recovering the lost arts of homemaking and the productive Christian household with Brian and Lexy Sauvé. In this episode, Brian and Lexy introduce Season Five of Bright Hearth, which will be devoted to building households that cultivate, defend, and radiate truth, goodness, and beauty.Brian's new EP, Hearth Songs, is out and streaming everywhere! You'll find links to listen in here. We hope these songs bless you and yours. Hearth Songs, is devoted to demonstrating the glory and beauty of ordinary Christian life, marriage, family, and all the rest. If you love it, consider helping fund the next album he's working on by tapping this link. New Christendom Press is putting on a conference this June... and there will be a special singles mixer on the first night! More details and ticket info can be found here.Want premium, handmade soaps without the seed oils or other nasty hormone disrupters? Check out our partners at Indigo Sundries Soap Co., and use code BRIGHTHEARTH for ten percent off your order!This episode is also brought to you by Joe Garrisi at Backwards Planning Financial. Head to https://backwardsplanningfinancial.com and reach out to Joe to get started planning your financial future today!Thanks to our friends at Gray Toad Tallow for sponsoring this episode! They have discovered an all organic balm that is both moisturizing and healing filled with vitamins A, D, E, and K. Head over to graytoadtallow.com and use discount code BRIGHT15 for 15% off your order.Are you tired of all the plastic toys that are cheaply made in China? How about the greenwashing that comes with wooden toys covered in harmful chemicals yet claim they’re safe for littles because the FDA said so? Well look no further. At Rooted Pines Homestead, husband and wife along with their five young children work together as a family economy to create handmade natural wooden toys and goods that can be passed down to future generations and small batch organic and wildcrafted herbal remedies. Get 10% off your order today using code BRIGHTHEARTH10 at https://www.rootedpineshomestead.com.Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts! Buy an item from our Feed the Patriarchy line and support the show at the same time at briansauve.com/bright-hearth.Become a monthly patron at patreon.com/brighthearth and gain access to In the Kitchen, a special bonus show with each main episode!Head to this link and submit a question for consideration for this season of Bright Hearth! Form Link: https://www.briansauve.com/bright-hearth-questionsSupport the show

Mar 11, 2024 • 51min
A New Season on Truth, Goodness, & Beauty
Bright Hearth podcast explores themes of truth, goodness, beauty in building households. Topics include virtues for spiritual beauty, embracing graceful aging, communication in relationships, and gratitude. Sponsors include Indigo Sundries and Backwards Planning Financial.

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 46min
Financial Preparedness in Your 20s & 30s
In this episode, they discuss financial planning for young families in their 20s and 30s, including credit scores, insurance, estate planning, and investments. They provide guidance on credit management and financial responsibility, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a good credit score. The conversation also covers financial preparedness through estate planning, insurance options, and trust in financial advisors. Additionally, they explore achieving financial stability through discipline, diversification, and long-term planning for a secure future.

Feb 5, 2024 • 56min
A Family Business Case Study
Send us a text!Welcome to Bright Hearth, a podcast devoted to recovering the lost arts of homemaking and the productive Christian household with Brian and Lexy Sauvé. In this episode, Brian sits down with Garrett and Sofia Collier to talk about their experience in starting and running their family business, Indigo Sundries Soap Co.Brian's new EP, Hearth Songs, is out and streaming everywhere! You'll find links to listen in here. We hope these songs bless you and yours. Hearth Songs, is devoted to demonstrating the glory and beauty of ordinary Christian life, marriage, family, and all the rest. If you love it, consider helping fund the next album he's working on by tapping this link. Want premium, handmade soaps without the seed oils or other nasty hormone disrupters? Check out our partners at Indigo Sundries Soap Co., and use code BRIGHTHEARTH for ten percent off your order!This episode is also brought to you by Joe Garrisi at Backwards Planning Financial. Head to https://backwardsplanningfinancial.com and reach out to Joe to get started planning your financial future today!Our brand new limited edition coffee, GM Kings, is also available until they sell out! Check out this premium single-origin Brazilian coffee today!New Christendom Press is putting on a conference this June... and there will be a special singles mixer on the first night! More details and ticket info can be found here.Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Stonecrop Wealth Advisors! As a Christian, it’s common to feel uneasy about where your hard-earned money is invested, especially when the S&P 500 is full of companies that are actively supporting causes that go against your faith. Stonecrop Wealth Advisors is here to help. Stonecrop offers faith-based portfolios to help you direct your hard-earned investment dollars away from such companies and toward companies that are having a positive impact on society. They also offer comprehensive financial planning to help give you peace of mind about your future that these investment dollars support. Stop investing in companies that want to tear down the things you care about. Invest in building up God’s Kingdom while you grow your wealth. Contact Stonecrop Wealth Advisors today by clicking the link in the description or by calling 610-628-0035.Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts! Buy an item from our Feed the Patriarchy line and support the show at the same time at briansauve.com/bright-hearth.Become a monthly patron at patreon.com/brighthearth and gain access to In the Kitchen, a special bonus show with each main episode!Head to this link and submit a question for consideration for this season of Bright Hearth! Form Link: https://www.briansauve.com/bright-hearth-questionsSupport the show
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