Full Time Homemaking Deep Dive, Part 1| So, You Want to Be a Full Time Homemaker?

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Today begins a 2-part Deep Dive series on full time homemaking with guest, Jessica Fisher. We are NOT here to give you hard and fast rules about whether or not you should be a full time homemaker. Our goal is to affirm your desire to stay home full time as legitimate and not out of the realm of possibilities. In this episode we discuss:The WHY of full time homemakingHow to make the shift to ft homemakingThe history of homemaking and why it fell out of fashion in the last 60 yearsWhat does the Bible say? Is there a specific mandate for full time homemaking?Common barriers to becoming a ft homemaker: lack of support, fears, moneyWhat to do before you quit your jobWhat to do when you are ready to make the switchNext week, in part 2, we will talk about thriving as a full time homemaker by understanding God’s design for your homemaking and learning to manage the three common trouble spots of expectations, time and money.NOTES & LINKSCompanion Blog PostConnect with Jessica FisherLifeasmom.comgoodcheapeats.comHistorical Homemaker HintsGore, Michael, editor. 1003 Household Hints and Work Savers, revised edition, 1951 by Mark Elliott, Inc, NY, pp. 23, 25, 89.Color-Removing How-To VideoHow to Make a Draft Stopper Mentioned in this EpisodeEve in Exile | Rebekah Merkle BOOK | DOCUMENTARYWomen Leaving the Workplace | Larry BurkettThe Psychology of Money | Morgan HouselCover Art CreditPhoto by Spencer Plouzek on Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCESHomemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend