A Heart That Beats for Home

By Nikki Smith

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Hey friend! I’m Nikki Smith—wife, mom of three, entrepreneur, and host of A Heart That Beats for Home. Over the years, God has used marriage, motherhood, business, and everyday life to stretch me, grow me, humble me, and draw me closer to Him. This space is a reflection of the journey I’m still on—growing, learning, and leaning into much-needed grace. I have a heart to keep investing intentionally in my marriage of 26 years with the man God has given me as a partner and best friend, to walk faithfully toward the season of empty nesting, and to grow deeper in relationship with my adult and soon-to-be adult children. More than anything, I’m passionate about drawing closer to my Heavenly Father—truly knowing Him in a way that is real and active in my everyday life—and reflecting Him in all my relationships, actions, and plans.


Each episode is a real, hope-filled conversation about the things that matter most: building strong families, walking faithfully in the gift of marriage, parenting intentionally through every stage, and keeping Christ at the center of it all. Alongside my own story, you’ll hear from amazing guests who share a deep passion for nurturing strong families where Jesus is glorified. Their wisdom, vulnerability, and encouragement will remind you that you’re not alone in this journey.


Whether you’re single, newly married, raising little ones, building a business, or walking through a new season, you’re welcome here. This is a space for women who love their families fiercely and want to lead with purpose—honoring God in the roles He has placed us in, faithfully shepherding the souls in our homes, and nurturing an environment that reflects the fruit of the Spirit and a life that glorifies Him.


One day at a time, may we become women who cultivate hearts that beat for home.


Thanks for being here,

Nikki


Episode Date
96. Why Mom Sets the Tone of the Home: Tips to Thrive This Summer
May 21, 2026
95. Protecting Our Children in a Digital Age with Ryann Bauer
May 14, 2026
94. Consistency, Grace, and the Legacy of Home with My Mom, Monique Cronk
May 07, 2026
93. Connecting with Your Teen and Young Adults in Ways That Last
Apr 30, 2026
92. Parenting Teens Without Constant Conflict: Where to Hold the Line (and Where to Let Go)
Apr 23, 2026
91. Navigating Life in Seasons of Soaring and Struggling
Apr 16, 2026
90. When You Lose It as a Mom (And What to Do Next)
Apr 09, 2026
89. Don’t Burn Down Your Own House: Fighting for Your Marriage with Lindsey Maestas
Apr 02, 2026
88. Marriage Through The Decades: 44 Years of Marriage and the Practices That Make Love Last with Marc & Lori Maillefer
Mar 26, 2026
87. Marriage Through the Decades: Trusting God in Every Season with Loren & Sue Tucker
Mar 19, 2026
86.Marriage Through The Decades: Protecting What You’ve Built in Marriage with Eric & Lindsay Parks
Mar 12, 2026
85. Marriage Through The Decades: Choosing Each Other When It’s Not Easy with Cody & Lyndsey Tinsley
Mar 05, 2026
84. Marriage Through the Decades Series
Feb 26, 2026
83. Meeting God in the Middle of the Mess with Devan Holman
Feb 19, 2026
82. The Greatest of These Is Love: Raising Kids Who Know How to Love Well
Feb 12, 2026
81. Excruciatingly Beautiful: When Joy and Grief Collide in Motherhood
Feb 05, 2026
80. How to Thrive in 2026 Without Burning Out (Part 3): Staying in Your Race for the Long Haul
Jan 29, 2026
79. Get Clear in 2026 (Part 2): Vision That Simplifies Your Yes and No
Jan 22, 2026
78. Run Your Own Race In 2026 (Part 1): Why Faithfulness Matters More Than Speed
Jan 15, 2026
77. From Perfection to Peace: A Season Finale for the Mom Who Tries So Hard
Nov 20, 2025
76. Gratitude, Growth, And Grace - Reflections on 2025
Nov 13, 2025
75. Dwell Differently Co-Founder Natalie Abbott: Finding Peace in Scripture When Anxiety and Fear Feel Overwhelming
Nov 06, 2025
74. Justin Whitmel Earley on The Body Teaches the Soul: Rhythms That Heal, Restore, and Shape Us
Oct 30, 2025
73. Beauty From Ashes Story - Redemption, Obedience and Redefining Success with Debbie Neal
Oct 23, 2025
72. When God Rewrites the Blueprint: The Story Behind The House the Parks Built with Lindsay Parks
Oct 16, 2025
71. More Than a Role: Actress Masey McLain Talks Faith, Purpose, and Trusting God Through Every Season
Oct 09, 2025
70. A Mom’s Sacred Calling in a Get-Things-Done World
Oct 02, 2025
69. Beauty From Ashes Story - Finding Hope After Losing Everything with Andrea Hryszczuk
Sep 25, 2025
68. When Life Burns Down: John O'Leary's Story of Faith and Resilience
Sep 18, 2025
67. Embracing Life's Unpredictable Seasons
Sep 11, 2025
66. The Power of Pause: Finding Joy in Summer's Unstructured Days
May 22, 2025
65. The Package Deal: Marriage, Intimacy, and Keeping the Spark Alive with NFL Chaplains LaMorris and Megan Crawford
May 15, 2025
64. Beyond Contract: The Sacred Covenant of Marriage with NFL Chaplains LaMorris and Megan Crawford
May 08, 2025
63. The Silent Weight We Carry: Understanding Mental Load in Relationships
May 01, 2025
62. The Silent Weight We Carry: Understanding Mental Load in Motherhood
Apr 24, 2025
61. When Letting Go Is The Hardest (and Best) Thing You'll Do
Apr 17, 2025
60. Do I Pass the Joy Test?
Apr 10, 2025
59. Menopause, Mom Life, and My 5pm Wednesday Meltdown
Apr 03, 2025
58. Beauty From Ashes Story - Walking Through Fire: A Mother's Story of Faith During Childhood Cancer with Alex Woldhuis
Mar 27, 2025
57. Real Talk About Sibling Relationships with Olivia Smith - Part 2
Mar 20, 2025
56. Navigating Anxiety and Finding Joy with Olivia Smith
Mar 13, 2025
55. Roommates or Soulmates? A Marriage Check-In.
Mar 06, 2025
54. Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House with Dana K. White
Feb 27, 2025
53. Beauty From Ashes Story: Kristina Weir - Looking for God Winks in the Depths of Suffering
Feb 20, 2025
52. Cheers, Ears, and Prayers: 3 Concepts for Supporting Our Children Through the Tween, Teen and Adult Years
Feb 13, 2025
51. The Midlife Edit with Shannon Blas - Part 2
Feb 06, 2025
50. The Midlife Edit with Shannon Blas - Part 1
Jan 30, 2025
49. The Bladder Battle: Real Talk Around the Fear of a Cough or a Sneeze.
Jan 23, 2025
48. Beauty From Ashes Story: Hadley Eddings' Journey of Loss, Restoration, and Faith in the Face of Tragedy
Jan 16, 2025
47. Welcome to Season Two!
Jan 09, 2025
46. The Power of Patience and Gratitude in Marriage - Betsey Dirkse Part 2
Nov 21, 2024
45. Finding Joy in Everyday Life with Betsey Dirkse
Nov 14, 2024
44. The Impact of Living a Grateful Life
Nov 07, 2024
43. Nikki's Favorite Things - Holiday Edition
Oct 31, 2024
42. 10 Interior Design Tips to Elevate Your Home
Oct 24, 2024
41. Choosing Sobriety with Heather Shields
Oct 17, 2024
40. 25 Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Marriage: Creating Margin, Finding Mentors, and Keeping Christ at the Center / Lessons 21-25
Oct 10, 2024
39. 25 Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Marriage: Insecurities, Laughter and the Power of Words / Lessons 16-20
Oct 03, 2024
38. 25 Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Marriage: Avoiding Strings of Bad Days, Communicating Your Needs, and Knowing the Difference Between a Bad Habit and a Bad Heart/ Lessons 11-15
Sep 26, 2024
37. 25 Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Marriage: Speaking Life Over Your Marriage, Transforming Relationships, and Creating a Supportive Family Environment / Lessons 6-10
Sep 19, 2024
36. 25 Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Marriage: Love, Intentionality, and Intimacy / Lessons 1-5
Sep 12, 2024
35. Cultivating Routine and Efficiency in a Busy Household
Sep 05, 2024
34. Embracing Change and New Beginnings - Let’s Talk Menopause, Empty Nesting, Launching Our Kiddos, and Keeping the Fire Alive in Marriage - Part 2 with KellieYurosek
Aug 29, 2024
33. Family Rules and Open Communication with Kellie Yurosek - Part 1
Aug 22, 2024
32. Reflections on College Life and Family Connections with Madison Smith - Part 2
Aug 15, 2024
31. Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Sending a Child to College with Madison Smith
Aug 08, 2024
30. Strategies for Flourishing in a Teen-Filled Home with Annique Dean
Aug 01, 2024
29. Fostering Connection in Your Family with Lisa Dooley
Jul 25, 2024
28. Balancing Family Life With Intentional Parenting with Alissa Lovett
Jul 18, 2024
27. Creating Sacred Time and Space - Prioritizing Relationships Over Screen Time with Aro Co-Founder Joey Odom
Jul 11, 2024
26. Sowing Seeds of Success in Young Minds with Erica McMullen
Jul 04, 2024
25. Navigating Children, Career, and Choices with Nyisha Chu
Jun 27, 2024
24. Intentional Parenting and Connection with Lauren Bryant
Jun 20, 2024
23. Ask the Therapist! - Mom Guilt, Shame and Effective Emotional Management Tips with Jody Striker
Jun 13, 2024
22. Discipline, Training, Coaching & Friendship in Parenting - Summer Series
Jun 06, 2024
21. 4 Stages of Parenting - Summer Series Kick-Off
May 30, 2024
20. Navigating Love Languages in Parenting and Marriage
May 23, 2024
19. "What Can I Do To Help?" - The Question That Broke the Internet
May 16, 2024
18. Part 2 - Keeping Your Love On When Navigating Relationships With Missy Hydes
May 09, 2024
17. Keeping Your Love On When Navigating Relationships With Missy Hydes
May 02, 2024
16. Nurturing and Prioritizing Marriage
Apr 25, 2024
15. Communication In Marriage
Apr 18, 2024
14. Managing Expectations In Marriage
Apr 11, 2024
13. Navigating the Seasons of Motherhood with Carleeta Nelson
Apr 04, 2024
12. Streamline Your Life Series/ Week 4: Health and Beauty - 3 Tips to Simplify
Mar 28, 2024
11. Streamline Your Life Series / Week 3: The Joy of a Decluttered Home
Mar 21, 2024
10. Streamline Your Life Series / Week 2: Organizing Your Photos and Memorabilia - Creating a Legacy of Cherished Memories with Sheri Meissner
Mar 14, 2024
9. Streamline Your Life Series / Week 1: Reclaim Your Calendar: Does Our Family Calendar Reflect Our Values?
Mar 07, 2024
8. Cultivating Seeds Of Faith In Your Home
Feb 29, 2024
7. Dear Younger Me... Encouraging Reminders for Moms in the Trenches of Motherhood
Feb 22, 2024
6. Am I Good Medicine for My Family: Do I Pass the Joy Test?
Feb 15, 2024
5. 4 Questions That Can Help You Move Forward With Confidence
Feb 08, 2024
4. Why is Momma Crying in the Kitchen - Evaluate to Elevate
Feb 01, 2024
3. Part 2 - Building Relationship With Your Teen & Young Adult Children
Jan 25, 2024
2. Part 1 - Building Relationship With Your Teen & Young Adult Children
Jan 18, 2024
1. My Heart For Home
Jan 18, 2024
Trailer
Dec 01, 2023