Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast
Marci Ferrell: Christian Homemaker, Wife, Mother and Grandmother
Encouraging Christian women in their roles as women, wives and homemakers.
- 8 minutes 58 secondsReclaiming Ordinary Life in a Distracted World
In a world that moves quickly, it’s easy to live at a pace that leaves our hearts hurried and distracted.
In this episode, I’m sharing reflections from a slower season away and what the Lord has been teaching me about the pace of my days. It’s easy to fill every quiet space with noise and constant input. But when I look at the life of Jesus, I see something different. I see presence. Unhurried conversations. Intentional time with people. Quiet moments in prayer.
The pace of our days doesn’t just affect our schedules. It affects our souls.
We’ll talk about how ordinary life is where God meets us, how our daily patterns shape our hearts, and how small, intentional choices help us reclaim presence in a distracted world.
Looking at the example of Christ and the encouragement of Psalm 1, we’ll be reminded that reclaiming ordinary life doesn’t require dramatic changes. It begins with small steps of faithfulness right where God has placed us.
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Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary
EP 186: Encouraging Your Husband’s Leadership in the Home with Doug Ferrell
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10 March 2026, 1:20 am - 52 minutes 10 secondsEncouraging Your Husband’s Leadership in the Home with Doug Ferrell
How can we encourage our husband’s leadership in our homes?
In this episode, Doug joins me for an honest conversation about spiritual leadership in the home. We talk about how wives can strengthen their husbands through prayer, encouragement, respect, and trusting God’s sovereignty.
We walk through nine practical ways to build up leadership in our homes and remind ourselves that Jesus Christ is the true Head of our home.
Obedience in the small, everyday moments really does strengthen a marriage — and we hope this episode encourages you in yours.
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Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary
Marriage Series on the Podcast & Blog
40-Week Husband Encouragement (Free PDF for Wives)
EP 179: Encouraging Your Husband: Biblical Wisdom for Building Him Up with Grace
Common Struggles Wives Face in Encouraging Their Husband’s Leadership
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20 February 2026, 10:02 am - 30 minutes 8 secondsLife Lately at Our House
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple life update from around our home as we step into a new year. Just a look at what we’re settling back into, what we’re enjoying, and a few areas we’re slowly working through in this season of life.
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Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary
John MacArthur's 3-Year Bible Reading Plan
EP 148: Managing Your Home: Simple Tips for Time Management, Cleaning, Laundry, and Organization
EP 165: Bringing Order to Your Day: The Benefits of a Brain Dump and a Daily Plan for Homemakers
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13 January 2026, 10:09 pm - 25 minutes 36 secondsPutting Off the Old and Putting On the New (Ephesians 4:22-24)
Ephesians 4 shows us how change happens in the Christian life: we put off the old self, renew our minds with God’s truth, and put on the new self created in Christ. In this episode we talk through that pattern and how it plays out in marriage, parenting, friendships, our time, and our words.
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EP 183: Killing the Sin of Selfishness
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2 December 2025, 10:00 am - 22 minutes 50 secondsKilling the Sin of Selfishness
Selfishness is one of those quiet sins that can easily slip into our hearts and homes. It often hides behind good intentions or small excuses, but God’s Word doesn’t leave us there. In this episode, we’ll look at what the Bible says about selfishness and how the gospel frees us to love others with the heart of Christ.
We’ll spend time in Philippians 2 and talk about what it means to deny ourselves daily, serve as Jesus served, and find joy in living for Him. My prayer is that this conversation helps you see the everyday moments like folding laundry, forgiving, listening, and serving as ways to love others and bring glory to the Lord.
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Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
Selfishness: From Loving Yourself to Loving Your Neighbor by Lou Priolo
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10 November 2025, 9:00 am - 10 minutes 34 secondsDo You Have a Meek and Quiet Spirit
A gentle and quiet spirit isn’t weakness. It is strength under God’s control. It reflects trust in His sovereignty, not striving to be seen or heard. This kind of beauty doesn’t fade with age. It is lasting, Christlike, and precious in God’s sight (1 Peter 3:3–4).
If you’re struggling to cultivate this spirit in your own life, you’re not alone. Ask the Lord to grow it in you. Spend time in His Word. Look to Christ. He is gentle and lowly in heart, and He is faithful to complete the work He begins in us.Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode.
Free Encouraging Your Husband PDF
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14 October 2025, 11:00 pm - 15 minutes 58 secondsBiblically Communicating With Our Children
Biblical communication isn’t just about getting our children to listen or obey—it’s about shepherding their hearts. It’s discipleship.
This episode is for every parent or grandparent who has ever struggled to know what to say, how to say it, or when to say it. We’re looking at what it means to communicate with grace, listen with patience, and speak the truth in love—whether with toddlers, teens, or adult children.
God has given us the beautiful calling of pointing our children to Christ—and one of the most powerful tools He’s given us to do that is our words.
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90+ Family Dinner Conversation Starters
Free Encouraging Your Husband PDF
EP 60 Gently Correcting Our Children
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8 September 2025, 4:09 pm - 17 minutes 37 secondsDetermining the Best Choices for Your Family
We’re all navigating decisions for our families in a world that feels louder and more opinionated than ever. But your standard isn’t someone else’s story—it’s Christ.
The best choices for your home are shaped by God’s Word, by prayer, and by the unity you and your husband seek before the Lord. This encouragement is for the young mama in the thick of it—and for the older woman who’s walked through those seasons and learned to lean on the Lord. It’s a call to seek wisdom, walk in grace, and trust that Jesus truly is enough.Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode.
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6 August 2025, 11:49 am - 18 minutes 39 secondsEncouraging Your Husband: Biblical Wisdom for Building Him Up with Grace
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the gift and calling we have as wives to build up our husbands with our words. Whether your husband is leading well or you’re in a harder season, God’s Word gives us wisdom and grace for how we can encourage, strengthen, and come alongside the men He’s called to lead our homes.
I’m also sharing a brand new free resource with you — Encouraging Your Husband: A 40-Week Journey to Build Him Up— designed to help you take small, meaningful steps each week in loving and supporting your husband through Scripture, prayer, and practical action.
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Free Encouraging Your Husband PDF
Marriage Series on the Blog & Podcast
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15 July 2025, 10:00 am - 7 minutes 47 secondsOnly A Few Things Are Important: Anchoring Your Heart in What Matters Most
In a world that tells us to do more and be more, Elisabeth Elliot reminds us that only a few things are truly important. Let this be a quiet encouragement to fix your eyes on what matters most.
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23 June 2025, 9:44 pm - 15 minutes 35 seconds30 Ways to Not Waste Your Summer
Summer can slip by so quickly if we’re not careful. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 30 simple and intentional ways we can make the most of these summer days—growing in the Lord, building family memories, and enjoying the sweet gifts He’s given us in this season. Whether you’re looking for spiritual encouragement or simple ideas to be more intentional with your time, I pray this episode encourages you to redeem the days and savor the season.
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Summer Planning Guide - Free PDF Download
EP 77: Simple Summertime Meal Planning Tips
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