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