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Finding Joy in Your Home
by 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 including biblical womanhood, marriage, healthy living, organizing, cooking, and so much more! If you feel like your home is out of control - or if you ever feel overwhelmed in your role as homemaker - then join Jami each week as she stands firm on God’s Word as our path to bringing glory to God and finding true joy and peace in the everyday.
Episodes
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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. From managing the constant demands of parenting eight kids to keeping up with household chaos, finances, and making time for marriage, they share…
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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 kids, a homeschool lifestyle, and years of adventure—including two years living in a renovated RV—they’ve experienced firsthand the laughter, deep...
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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 him and his siblings, the lessons he learned along the way, and how it shaped his perspective on education and family life. Whether you’re a…
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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 seasons. They’ll share personal experiences, practical ways to prioritize your relationship, and biblical wisdom on building a strong…
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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 means to have a productive Christian household. Is productivity just about getting more done, or is there a deeper, biblical perspective? Together,...
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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 overwhelming goal and break it down into 12 monthly easy goals for sustained progress! Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and…
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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 season. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our...
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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! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast episode: FindingJoyCommunity.com Watch the...
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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! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Books Mentioned: Measures of the Mission Shepherds for Sale Life in the Negative...
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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 working on first. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources…
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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, realistic goals, Jami walks you through how to reflect on the past year and prepare for the year ahead with a heart centered on serving God. Listen…
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Evaluating my 2024 goals – S4, E18
In this episode, Jami reviews her 2024 goals and evaluates how the year went. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast episode: FindingJoyCommunity.com Watch...
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How to have more JOY and less stress this Christmas – S4, E17 ICYMI
In this episode, Jami talks about The upcoming holidays & time management. How do we juggle all the good things coming up, while making memories for our family, and doing it with joy? Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links…
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5 Changes we are making to Christmas this year – S4, E16
This year, we will be following the liturgical Christian calendar for Advent and the 12 days of Christmas. We are excited about the changes this will bring to our celebrations. Here’s what we will be changing this year! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode…
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Growing in Gratitude with Mary Mohler – S4, E15
Gratitude and thankfulness are wonderful qualities to cultivate in our lives. But it can sometimes be hard to know where to start and almost always difficult to sustain when life gets hard. In this wonderful interview with Mary K. Mohler (Albert Mohler's wife) we discuss how we can grow in...
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Budget Friendly Meals Your Family Will Love – S4, E14
In this episode, Jami focuses on how to design cheap but healthy meal plans, how to stretch meat to make more food, simple healthy swaps that are low cost, and more. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join...
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3 ways to prepare for Thanksgiving – S4, E13
In this episode, Jami shares 3 ways to make Thanksgiving special and create special memories with your family. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast...
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7 tips to create children who love to read – S4, E12
In this episode, Jami shares her top 7 tips for creating life-long readers out of your children. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast episode:...
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What I’m learning in this season for time management – S4, E11
In this episode, Jami shares the unique season she is currently in and what it's teaching her about time management. She shares the 5 things that have been working well for her lately. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links...
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Our 1000 hours outside & what we are learning – S4, E10
We made a new goal of spending 1000 hours outside through the fall and winter! We are just jumping in but we've already learned a lot. Listen in as Jami shares their 1000 hours journey! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and...
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Simplifying & minimizing practically with a large family – S4, E9
In this episode, Jami answers a common listener question about how she goes about simplifying and minimizing practically with a large family. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community…
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Our future homestead goals & dreams – S4, E8
In this episode, Jami answers a common listener question all about her family's future homestead goals and dreams. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast...
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Update on our new year goals – S4, E7
In this episode, Jami gives a mid-year update on her 2024 goals. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast episode: FindingJoyCommunity.com Watch the podcast…
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A 101 Guide to Healthy Living – S4, E6
In this episode, Jami shares her favorite beginner tips for healthy living. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast episode: FindingJoyCommunity.com Watch…
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New baby tips from a mom of 8 – S4, E5
In this episode, Jami shares her best tips for having babies that she's learned over the course of having 8 babies herself. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this...
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Homeschool rhythms as a large family in a small space – S4, E4
In this episode, Jami chats all over the place about homeschooling, her current rhythms, and particularly how to have success in unusual times or circumstances. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our...
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Mastering Your Slow Cooker with Jami – S4, E3
I was shocked to find out recently how many people don't own a slow cooker or really utilize the one they have. In today's episode, I am going to share my tips for making the most of your slow cooker and my favorite ways to use it to save time, money, and make healthy food. Listen in! Listen to…
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Healthy Eating Series: Fermented Foods 101 – S4, E2
In this episode, join Jami in her healthy eating miniseries to discuss fermented foods, their benefits, and how to easily get started. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat...
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Healthy Eating Series: Is bread healthy? – S4, E1
In this episode, Jami talks about whether bread and flour will kill your health or are actually hidden super foods. Then she shares some secrets for how to make bread healthier in an easy way! Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your…
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Should Christians care about being “natural?” – S3, E53
In this episode, Jami discusses the importance of living healthy while balancing it with the fact that God is in control of all things. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat...
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My Best Work at Home Tips – S3 E52
In this episode, Jami shares her schedule and rhythms for working from home as a homeschooling mom of 7. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Recommended books: Superfans by Pat Flynn Will it fly? Pat Flynn...
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Creative ideas for getting out of a kitchen rut – S3, E51
In this episode, Jami gives some of her best tips and tricks to get out of a kitchen rut and breathe life back into your cooking. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about...
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How to write that book you’ve always dreamed about with Brian Dixon – S3, E50
In this episode, Jami chats with Brian Dixon from Hopewriters all about how to get started writing a book and the best methods for publication. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community...
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Mid Year Reading Update with Jason & Jami – S3, E49
In this episode, Jason & Jami share their reading update for the year, what they want to change moving forward, and some recent favorite books. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Books mentioned: Becoming...
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Jami’s moving tips & encouragement for busy seasons – S3, E48
In this episode, Jami gives an update on their busy month of moving, gives some moving tips, and encouragement for any busy or overwhelming season. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private...
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Strategically thinking through technology use in your home with Erin Loechner – S3, E47
In this episode, Jami chats with Erin, author of the brand new The Opt-Out Family, all about technology use in the home and the concept of opting out. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private...
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How to get started homeschooling & encouragement for everyone! with Monica Swanson – S3, E46
In this episode, Jami chats with Monica, author of the brand new Becoming Homeschoolers, all about homeschooling various ages and giving encouragement for all. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our...
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Prepping food that your family loves with Julie Evink – S3, E45
In this episode, Jami chats with Julie, author of Julie's Eats and Treats, all about prepping food ahead of time and making food your entire family will love. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our...
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What does it take to move into an RV as a family? Part 2 – S3, E44
In this episode, Jami discusses the practical parts of RV living! Listen in. Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast episode: FindingJoyCommunity.com Watch the podcast...
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How anyone can start homesteading to lead a more simple, natural life with Jocelyn Jennings – S3, E43
In this episode, Jami interviews Jocelyn Jennings of The Farm Family Table all about homesteading. They chat about how starting to homestead can lead to a more simple, natural life! Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and...
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What does it take to move into an RV as a family? Part 1 – S3, E42
Jami, Jason, and their crew are headed back to RV life after living in a house for 2 years. As they prepare for this next adventure, Jami shares the pros, cons, and what it takes to live in an RV as a family of (almost) 10. This episode is for anyone interested RV life or just generally curious...
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Ideas to keep kids occupied without screens – S3, E41
In this episode, Jami shares her strategy for keeping kids occupied doing more worthwhile things during time off from school, such as summer break or open afternoons. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources…
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What do you do when your patience is low? – S3, E40
In this episode, In this episode, Jami talks about what to do when you lack patience. She gives some practical tips as well as plenty of biblical encouragement. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our...
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How pressure canning can help with meal planning with Jenny Gomes – S3, E39
In this episode, In this episode, Jami interviews Jenny Gomes on how pressure canning can help with busy meal planning. Check it out to learn how to get started! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private...
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Homeschool Q&A with Jami – S3, E38
In this episode, Jami shares a bunch of questions she got asked about homeschooling. She chats about juggling individual subjects, housework and cooking, keeping littles busy, and more! Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links...
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Our Curriculum Picks for Next Year – S3, E37
In this episode, Jami takes a look at what curriculum she used for homeschool this year and shares what she is planning to use this next year! Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community…
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Evaluating Curriculum Choices for Next Year – How to Brainstorm! – S3, E36
It's that time of year again! It's time to start thinking through next year's homeschool curriculum. In this episode, Jami walks you through her 6 step process for evaluating curriculum needs, dissecting the current year, and planning ahead for next year! Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right...
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Our Family’s Plans for 2024 and our NEW secret project! – S3, E35
Phew! 2024 has majorly changed in just about every area that we were not expecting even come January. We are having a baby this year (we found out on New Year's Day we were expecting), we are now moving and we are relaunching the biggest project we’ve ever done that is changing our business in…
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Moving Forward When You Feel Burned Out – S3, E34
In this episode, Jami gets real and shares her method for moving forward even when stuck in a time when you feel burned out. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this...
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Your First Step in Cutting the Grocery Budget – S3, E33
In this episode, Jami talks about your best first step to cut your grocery budget. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links and Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast episode: FindingJoyCommunity.com...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 including biblical womanhood, marriage, healthy living, organizing, cooking, and so much more! If you feel like your home is out of control - or if you ever feel overwhelmed in your role as homemaker - then join Jami each week as she stands firm on God’s Word as our path to bringing glory to God and finding true joy and peace in the everyday.
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Jami Balmet
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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...
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