Muse and Hearth

Join us today as we talk about all things homesteading and small farming with Jordyn LaFon! Jordyn shared with us her family’s story as they got started with farming, as well as some of the highs and lows of learning on the job when it comes to homesteading. Shownote links and books Joel Salatin, The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs Carl Trueman, Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self Wendell Berry, Bringing it to the Table: On Farming and Food (especially the essay  “Sanitation and the small farm”) Charles Dowding — No-till gardening (Instagram) Joel Salatin, Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World

Join us as we discuss homemaking, productivity, and motherhood with Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial.  It’s tempting to look for a “fix it quick scheme” or to get out of sorts with our home-making when it is a challenge. But with the right attitude we can look for ways to model a grateful and convivial life with and for our children. We talk about some first steps to getting organized as well as the importance of having an ideal but not making attaining that ideal an immediate expectation or a prerequisite for happiness.  Links:  Simply Convivial Simply convivial: Pep Talks for Homemakers & Homeschoolers Podcast Scholé Sisters Podcast Book: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids by Mystie Winckler

On today’s episode I had the privilege of interviewing Rebekah Merkle, author of Eve in Exile and the documentary of the same name. Her work challenges cultural feminism as we know it and is an encouragement to Christian women to let the Bible define what femininity is. Check out the documentary on the Canon Plus app, and you can find the book at canonpress.com and Amazon. To enjoy more podcasts from Bekah, check out the What Have You podcast.

In episode 18 I’m joined by Courtney Handermann and Anna van den Broek as we discuss strategies for making reading a priority when life is busy. Our discussion includes tips for starting a book group as a way to help us keep up reading momentum. Podcasts like The Literary Life, Close Reads Podcast, and Stories are Soul Food provide inspiration for new titles and encouragement to continue with old favorites. We name drop some favorite book titles, and if you want inspiration for others you can check out Muse and Hearth episode 6 “Reading Lists”.