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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546 episodes
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
Our hospital journey + what I’ve learned about hospital ministry - S4, E32

Our hospital journey + what I’ve learned about hospital ministry - S4, E32

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of our 7-month-old son Radley's accident—how a spilled cup of hot tea led to second- and third-degr...

2025-05-12 12:12:00 56:42
At the Hearth Episode 7: Handling Electronics, Screens, and Tech in the Family - S4, E31

At the Hearth Episode 7: Handling Electronics, Screens, and Tech in the Family - S4, E31

In this episode of At The Hearth: Family Chats, Jami and Jason sit down to talk honestly about one of the biggest modern parenting challenges—technolo...

2025-04-04 13:38:00 58:17
At the Hearth Episode 6: How We Deal With Margin and Rest - S4, E30

At the Hearth Episode 6: How We Deal With Margin and Rest - S4, E30

In this episode of At The Hearth: Family Chats, Jami is joined by Jason to tackle a challenge every busy family faces—finding margin and rest. They sh...

2025-03-30 14:36:00 48:46
At the Hearth Episode 5: The Pitfalls of Big Families – S4, E29

At the Hearth Episode 5: The Pitfalls of Big Families – S4, E29

In this episode of At The Hearth: Family Chats, Jami is joined by her husband, Jason, to dive into the challenges that come with raising a big family....

2025-03-17 16:45:39 51:53
At the Hearth Episode 4: The Joys of Big Families – S4, E28

At the Hearth Episode 4: The Joys of Big Families – S4, E28

In this episode of At The Hearth: Family Chats, Jami is joined by her husband, Jason, to share the incredible joys of raising a big family. With eight...

2025-03-11 14:00:50 58:58
At the Hearth Episode 3: Second-Gen Homeschooler: Jason’s Perspective – S4, E27

At the Hearth Episode 3: Second-Gen Homeschooler: Jason’s Perspective – S4, E27

In this episode, Jami interviews Jason about his experience growing up as a second-generation homeschooler. They dive into how his mom homeschooled hi...

2025-03-06 12:00:26 37:50
At the Hearth Episode 2: Staying Connected as Husband & Wife – S4, E26

At the Hearth Episode 2: Staying Connected as Husband & Wife – S4, E26

In this episode, Jami is joined by her husband, Jason, to talk about the importance of staying connected in marriage—especially in the midst of busy s...

2025-03-02 16:43:41 39:52
At the Hearth Episode 1: Building a Productive Christian Home – S4, E25

At the Hearth Episode 1: Building a Productive Christian Home – S4, E25

Welcome to the first episode of At The Hearth: Family Chats! In this episode, Jami is joined by her husband, Jason, as they dive into what it truly me...

2025-02-23 17:19:37 50:43
Your Quick Start Guide to Healthy Living – S4, E24

Your Quick Start Guide to Healthy Living – S4, E24

In this episode, Jami shares her process for breaking down healthy living goals and making them into easy bite-size pieces. She shares how to take an...

2025-02-09 19:55:31 01:04:59
Finding joy in the midst of chaos – S4, E23

Finding joy in the midst of chaos – S4, E23

In this episode, Jami shares a recent story of God's faithfulness in their family and the 5 things she's focusing on to have more joy in this chaotic...

2025-02-02 18:56:30 58:59
An introduction to Jami’s story of healthy living – S4, E22

An introduction to Jami’s story of healthy living – S4, E22

In this episode, Jami shares her story of getting into healthy living.  Listen in!
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2025-01-26 11:29:26 50:33
Jason and Jami’s 2025 Reading Goals – S4, E21

Jason and Jami’s 2025 Reading Goals – S4, E21

In this episode, Jason joins Jami to discuss how their reading went last year, and their new goals for 2025.  Listen in!
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2025-01-19 11:26:35 32:46
Jason’s and Jami’s Goals for 2025 – S4, E20

Jason’s and Jami’s Goals for 2025 – S4, E20

In this episode, Jason and Jami share about their goals for 2025, how they are making their goals different than any previous year, and what they are...

2025-01-07 19:34:18 47:53
Jami’s Guide for Planning Your Year – S4, E19

Jami’s Guide for Planning Your Year – S4, E19

In this episode, Jami shares her practical guide for planning your year with purpose and intention. From starting with prayer to setting specific, rea...

2024-12-28 17:27:27 44:51
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