Finding Joy in Your Home

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Finding Joy in Your Home

Finding Joy in Your Home

Creator: Jami Balmet

The Finding Joy in Your Home podcast exists to give you the tools, inspiration, and encouragement that you need to craft a Gospel-Centered Home (formerly called the Homemaking Foundations Podcast)! Join Jami, creator behind FindingJoyinYourHome.com, as we explore various aspects of homemaking in...

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Where I've Been: Falling in Love with Life Offline - S6, E1

Where I've Been: Falling in Love with Life Offline - S6, E1

After the longest podcast break I've ever taken, I'm finally back! In this episode, I'm sharing where I've been, why I disappeared for over six months...

2026-06-28 14:48:00 49:57
What a Large Family Produces (From Someone Who Lived It): The joys & blessings of a large family - BLOG

What a Large Family Produces (From Someone Who Lived It): The joys & blessings of a large family - BLOG

In Part 1 of this series, I asked the question: Can you really raise a large family well? Welcome to part 2.
I'm the oldest of four kids, which...

2026-06-24 23:00:00 12:33
How I'm Rebuilding My Bulk Pantry (step by step) - BLOG

How I'm Rebuilding My Bulk Pantry (step by step) - BLOG

I originally wrote this article in April and I'm finally getting around to publishing it. I'm about to place 5th Azure order and it indeed has already...

2026-06-22 15:18:00 06:41
I Quit the Noise—and Found My Mind Again: Learning to Be a Calm Woman in an Anxious Age - BLOG

I Quit the Noise—and Found My Mind Again: Learning to Be a Calm Woman in an Anxious Age - BLOG

 
If you've been feeling stressed, weighed down, worried, or just quietly unsettled lately… this is for you.
I've walked through cycles of...

2026-06-08 10:12:00 11:38
Can You Really Raise a Large Family Well? - BLOG

Can You Really Raise a Large Family Well? - BLOG

Rediscovering God's design for family in a world that sees children as a burden
I have mostly been off of social media entirely since early Janu...

2026-03-23 16:52:00 12:01
My 40 Before 40 Reading List - Working on the Western Canon - BLOG

My 40 Before 40 Reading List - Working on the Western Canon - BLOG

For the first time in a couple of years, I've really been enjoying my reading list! I've set a goal of reading 104 books this year, at a clipped pace...

2026-03-06 11:05:00 06:32
How to Grow as a Homemaker (Without Feeling Behind) - BLOG

How to Grow as a Homemaker (Without Feeling Behind) - BLOG

When I first got married, I was behind.
Admittedly, I was only nineteen. That alone explains part of it. But if I am completely honest, I do not...

2026-03-02 15:15:00 12:34
My Garden Journal: February 2026 - BLOG

My Garden Journal: February 2026 - BLOG

I am deep in the part of my gardening year where I am SUPER excited… and also starting to wonder if maybe I did too much.
If you garden, you kno...

2026-02-17 08:42:00 06:02
A Trip to Pennsylvania, A Pause in Blogging, and Some Honest Reflections - BLOG

A Trip to Pennsylvania, A Pause in Blogging, and Some Honest Reflections - BLOG

The kids and I had the opportunity to go visit my family in Pennsylvania this past week, and I'm so incredibly glad we did.
We've been trying to...

2026-02-16 14:53:00 06:23
Homemaking Is Not About Perfection, It's About Faithfulness - S5, E8

Homemaking Is Not About Perfection, It's About Faithfulness - S5, E8

In a world full of Pinterest-perfect homes and constant comparison, it's easy to feel like our homemaking is never "enough." In this short and encoura...

2026-02-02 18:02:00 16:20
When the Work Feels Small: Homemaking as Kingdom Work - BLOG

When the Work Feels Small: Homemaking as Kingdom Work - BLOG

There are seasons when the world feels too loud. Too heavy. Too much. And often, that weight doesn't stay "out there." It follows us home. It shows up...

2026-01-30 17:19:00 07:35
My reading for January 2026, with a goal of 104 books read this year - BLOG

My reading for January 2026, with a goal of 104 books read this year - BLOG

I have finally — and I mean finally — been really diving into my reading goals and actually enjoying them again.
For the last few years, my read...

2026-01-29 17:24:00 06:37
Welcome to My Garden Journal (and Journey) for 2026 - BLOG

Welcome to My Garden Journal (and Journey) for 2026 - BLOG

It's been two long years since I've been able to grow a garden.
Life shifted in big ways during that season. We relocated to North Carolina, and...

2026-01-24 15:00:00 07:00
Finding Joy in the Ordinary Days of Home - BLOG

Finding Joy in the Ordinary Days of Home - BLOG

Do you ever have one of those days?
The kind where you wake up already irritated, before anything has even happened. You're short on patience, e...

2026-01-23 15:39:00 09:38
What a "Good Homemaker" Really Is (and What She Isn't) - BLOG

What a "Good Homemaker" Really Is (and What She Isn't) - BLOG

When most people hear the word homemaker, they picture one specific life: a stay-at-home mom, in an apron, with dinner simmering and a spotless house...

2026-01-19 15:26:00 12:19
How We Built a Simple Food System That Taught Our Kids Real Skills (and Took Pressure Off Me) - BLOG

How We Built a Simple Food System That Taught Our Kids Real Skills (and Took Pressure Off Me) - BLOG

We've started a new system in our home the last couple of years and it's been one of those changes that quietly ends up touching everything.
It'...

2026-01-16 16:27:00 06:08
Kids in the Kitchen: What I Teach at Each Age (and Why It Matters So Much to Me) - BLOG

Kids in the Kitchen: What I Teach at Each Age (and Why It Matters So Much to Me) - BLOG

I grew up in the 90s with divorced parents who both worked full time and did their best to provide in two separate households.
My mom was a rock...

2026-01-15 12:25:00 07:21
Sword in One Hand, Spatula in the Other: Homemaking Isn't Small - BLOG

Sword in One Hand, Spatula in the Other: Homemaking Isn't Small - BLOG

Homemaking Isn't Cute. It's Holy.
I woke up to wicked laughter coming from the living room.
Not the sweet kind of laughter.
The sus...

2026-01-14 16:42:00 06:54
Our Family & Personal Goals for 2026 - BLOG

Our Family & Personal Goals for 2026 - BLOG

Last week, Jason and I sat down for our annual planning and goal-setting meeting. This has become a long-standing tradition for us, and it has made su...

2026-01-10 11:00:00 09:12
How Jason and I Plan Our Family Goals Each Year - BLOG

How Jason and I Plan Our Family Goals Each Year - BLOG

There's something about a fresh notebook, a warm cup of coffee, and a quiet conversation with your husband that makes you believe anything is possible...

2026-01-09 18:21:00 07:34
The Year-End Review That Actually Helps You Plan Your Next Year - BLOG

The Year-End Review That Actually Helps You Plan Your Next Year - BLOG

If you've been following along in this goal-setting series, you already know I'm not interested in hype-y, pressure-filled planning that burns you out...

2026-01-08 15:35:00 09:38
Why I Still Believe in New Year Goals (Even Though I Don't Do Resolutions) - BLOG

Why I Still Believe in New Year Goals (Even Though I Don't Do Resolutions) - BLOG

Boom. It's January.
The month where we all set wildly impossible New Year's resolutions…
burn out by January 3rd…
and then spend t...

2026-01-05 16:59:00 08:40
I Don't Want to Forget This Year: What God Taught Me in a Hard Season - BLOG

I Don't Want to Forget This Year: What God Taught Me in a Hard Season - BLOG

You can read the article here:  https://findingjoyinyourhome.com/i-dont-want-to-forget-this-year-what-god-taught-me-in-a-hard-season/

2025-12-31 14:29:00 04:43
Still Learning: Recultivating the Habit of Reading in a Full Season of Life - BLOG

Still Learning: Recultivating the Habit of Reading in a Full Season of Life - BLOG

You can read this blog post here: https://findingjoyinyourhome.com/still-learning-recultivating-the-habit-of-reading-in-a-full-season-of-life/
...

2025-12-30 16:35:00 06:27
This Is Me, Starting Again: Returning to the Work of Home, Faith, and Everyday Faithfulness - BLOG

This Is Me, Starting Again: Returning to the Work of Home, Faith, and Everyday Faithfulness - BLOG

Read the article here: https://findingjoyinyourhome.com/this-is-me-starting-again-returning-to-the-work-of-home-faith-and-everyday-faithfulness/

2025-12-29 17:10:00 07:20
Finding Your Homemaking Rhythm in a New Season - S5, E7

Finding Your Homemaking Rhythm in a New Season - S5, E7

Big changes are happening — a new home, new routines, and a whole new season of life! In this honest and encouraging episode, Jami shares how she's re...

2025-11-09 15:16:00 33:51
When You’re Weary in Doing Well: Trusting God When You’re Worn Out - S5, E6

When You’re Weary in Doing Well: Trusting God When You’re Worn Out - S5, E6

Ever find yourself exhausted in the very life you prayed for? In this week's episode, Jami opens her heart about seasons of weariness and how to trust...

2025-10-22 11:32:00 49:03
When Homemaking Feels Boring: 4 Steps to Rekindling Joy - S5, E5

When Homemaking Feels Boring: 4 Steps to Rekindling Joy - S5, E5

Do you ever feel like your days at home are stuck on repeat? They're mundane, overwhelming, or just plain boring? You're not alone! In this episode of...

2025-10-08 11:51:00 26:37
Building Your Bible Study Toolbox: Practical Routines for Every Season - S5, E4

Building Your Bible Study Toolbox: Practical Routines for Every Season - S5, E4

Do you ever feel like Bible study keeps slipping through the cracks in your busy days? In this episode, I'm sharing the simple Bible study routine tha...

2025-10-01 16:25:00 28:23
Crafting Daily Rhythms That Reflect Your Family’s Priorities - S5, E3

Crafting Daily Rhythms That Reflect Your Family’s Priorities - S5, E3

In this episode, we explore what it really means to view homemaking through the lens of the gospel. From endless dishes and laundry to the unexpected...

2025-09-24 16:21:00 22:21
Finding Ministry in Homemaking Moments - S5, E2

Finding Ministry in Homemaking Moments - S5, E2

In this episode, we explore what it really means to view homemaking through the lens of the gospel. From endless dishes and laundry to the unexpected...

2025-09-17 11:43:00 17:38
What Does It Really Mean to Be a Homemaker? - S5, E1

What Does It Really Mean to Be a Homemaker? - S5, E1

We're back for Season 5 of the Finding Joy in Your Home podcast! 🎉 In this kickoff episode, I'm diving into one of the most-requested and foundationa...

2025-09-12 14:16:00 35:42
A Rightly Ordered Home - S4, E40

A Rightly Ordered Home - S4, E40

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 w...

2025-08-17 17:30:00 42:35
My Reading Life Right Now: Favorites, Goals & Fermented Cookbooks?! - S4, E39

My Reading Life Right Now: Favorites, Goals & Fermented Cookbooks?! - S4, E39

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 spar...

2025-08-08 13:55:00 29:53
Getting back to meal planning after a crazy season - S4, E38

Getting back to meal planning after a crazy season - S4, E38

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...

2025-08-04 13:04:00 42:56
3 Things I'm Doing to Improve My Health - S4, E37

3 Things I'm Doing to Improve My Health - S4, E37

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 s...

2025-07-25 12:27:00 30:46
What every woman should know about their hormonal clock - S4, E36

What every woman should know about their hormonal clock - S4, E36

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. Wh...

2025-07-14 14:30:00 39:55
What We've Got Planned For Summer - S4, E35

What We've Got Planned For Summer - S4, E35

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....

2025-06-16 15:11:00 46:09
Wrapping up our homeschool year + curriculum picks for next year - S4, E34

Wrapping up our homeschool year + curriculum picks for next year - S4, E34

This past homeschool year was anything but smooth—between hospital stays, moving twice, and navigating postpartum exhaustion, our plans got turned ups...

2025-05-23 12:44:00 40:53
Figuring out my health issues - The journey begins - S4, E33

Figuring out my health issues - The journey begins - S4, E33

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 bee...

2025-05-19 12:02:00 54:34
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