The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers
Allison L Weeks
Exploring how homemakers cultivate a place to belong. Seeking to honor and elevate the art of homemaking by highlighting stories of women who have practiced this art over the long haul. Through Homemaker Portraits and Deep Dive episodes on subjects related to keeping the home we hope to encourage listeners to confidently and skillfully practice their art of making a home. New episodes every other Wednesday.
- 1 hour 7 minutesHomemaker Portrait | Brittany Shepard
In this final long form episode of our winter 2026 season, I am presenting a portrait of a single homemaker, Brittany Shepard, who has been keeping a home as a single woman for many years.
Though being single in her 40s is not what she expected, she has learned to see the unique value and beauty of the life God has given her right now.
Brittany is, by nature, a storyteller and story keeper. She loves filling her home with family heirlooms and vintage treasures, so much so that her passion has grown into a flourishing side business called The Sentimental Decorator.
Whether she’s gathering women around the shared love of story-keeping or gathering family and friends around her dinner table set with treasured dishes, Brittany understands how to leverage the home and her singleness to bring people together and foster a place of welcome and belonging for whomever God puts in her path.
NOTES & LINKS
Connect with Brittany
- Website | thesentimentaldecorator.com
- Instagram | @brittanyshepard
- The Sentimental Twist Podcast | apple | Spotify
Full Episode Notes including Brittany's Signature Dish will be on the Blog. theartofhomepodcast.com/blog > search "Brittany Shepard"
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18 February 2026, 6:00 am - 12 minutes 32 secondsMonday Motivation #49 | Acts of Courageous Homemaking #3, Be Salty, Stay Lit
We are at the half-way point of our Acts of Courageous Homemaking series today.
We’ve discussed how God’s sovereignty is the foundation for our courage.
We looked at the importance of being informed and how to find trustworthy sources.
And last week we talked about keeping the home fires burning; that is homemaking as an act of resistance and defiance of the enemy in a spiritual war zone.
Today I’m going to talk about the impact we have as homemakers not just in our homes but on the culture as a whole.
While the modern day Babylon we inhabit may cause us to want to hide away, we still have a call as Christians to stay salty and be lit.
NOTES & RESOURCES
More in this Series
- MM #46 Acts of Courageous Homemaking | Our Foundation
- MM #47 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #1 | Be Informed
- MM #48 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #2 | Keep the Home Fires Burning
Original Article with Footnotes
Scripture Referenced in Episode
- Daniel 1-6
- Jeremiah 28-29
- Jeremiah 29:4-7 (Settle Down in Babylon)
- Jeremiah 29:11 (God's plans for you)
- Matthew 5:1-6 (salt, light, lamp stands and hill tops)
- Philippians 4:8, Ephesians 2:12, Colossians 4:6 (how to be salty and stay lit)
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16 February 2026, 6:00 am - 1 hour 7 minutesHomemaker Portrait | Jazmine Wyland
Hey Homemaker!
We kick off this episode with a few updates and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Then we jump into a brand new homemaker portrait.
I am chatting with Jazmine Wyland who is making a home with Matthew, her husband of 2 years, and their 17-year-old foster son. Jazmine shares her journey of the past 10 years beginning when she left home to live in her pastor’s family’s basement apartment, through becoming a newlywed with BIG expectations and idealized visions of home that were immediately challenged by the reality and unpredictability of married life.
Jazmine’s story is a beautiful reminder that home isn’t found in perfect homemaking, but rather in present homemaking. That is, in being flexible, intentional and resourceful to create an atmosphere and a space where you and your people feel at home and can connect with one another whatever your present circumstances.
NOTES & LINKS
Full show notes on the blog, theartofhomepodcast.com/blog > search "Jazmine Wyland".
Mother-in-Law/Daughter-in-Law Relationship Survey, https://forms.gle/TMchcyYD7DM7vawD8
The Homemaker's Journal Magazine News and Updates, theartofhomepodcast.com/subscribe
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11 February 2026, 6:00 am - 11 minutes 3 secondsMonday Motivation #48 | Acts of Courageous Homemaking #2, Keep the Home Fires Burning
We are continuing the Acts of Courageous Homemaking series today, with act #2; Keep the Home Fires Burning. We’ve already talked about the foundation of our courageous homemaking, God’s Sovereignty, and act #1, being an informed homemaker and today we will discuss how homemaking is an act of resistance in a spiritual war zone .
Today’s Monday Motivation was originally published in Homemaker Happy Mail, October 4th, 2024.
NOTES & LINKS
Acts of Courageous Homemaking Series
MM#46 Our Foundation for Courageous Homemaking; God's Sovereignty
MM#47 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #1; Be Informed
Scripture from Today's Episode
All scripture quoted in this episode is from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
Our Spiritual Enemies: Ephesians 6:12
Christ's Victory over Our Enemies: Colossians 2:14-15
More then Conquerors in Christ: Romans 8:1-4, 31-39
Spreading Christ's Fragrance: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
Fill Your Home with Truth: Deuteronomy 6:7-9
Life-Giving Words: Proverbs 18:21
The Battle Plan & The Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-18
Do Not Be Anxious, Pray: Philippians 4:6-7
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9 February 2026, 6:00 am - 1 hour 11 secondsHomemaker Portrait | Amanda Webb
I am chatting with in-the-trenches homemaker, Amanda Webb, who is no stranger to homemaking in unexpected and challenging circumstances.
Just a few years into her marriage, her husband, Jonathan, was diagnosed with chronic leukemia, which among other things, prevents him from working a regular 9-5 job to provide for the family.
They have had to get creative with cutting expenses, finding streams of income and shifting traditional household roles and responsibilities to meet their family’s needs .
Amanda has much wisdom and valuable perspective to share. Whatever your homemaking circumstances you will walk away from her interview with insight to help your own practice of the art of home.
NOTES & LINKS
Full Show Notes on the Blog; theartofhomepodcast.com/blog > search "Amanda Webb"
Connect with Amanda
Instagram @JonathanNAmandaWebb
In Dallas Area? Check out the Webb's bakery, Taste & See Sourdough. Place orders, sign up for classes, check market schedule. Support small businesses! tasteandseesourdough.com
MAIL BAG:
- MIL/DIL Relationship Survey
- Dottie's Favorite Game, Chronology-The Game Where You Make History
BOOKS MENTIONED:
You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal With It by Rachael Jankovic
Eve in Exile: The Restoration of Femininity by Rebekah Merkle
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4 February 2026, 6:00 am - 19 minutes 18 secondsMonday Motivation #47 | Acts of Courageous Homemaking; Be Informed
In a world of hot takes and subjective partisan media it is very easy to become goaded or feel defeated by the inflammatory stories, reels and “reporting” that floods our screens day after day. How can we responsibly be informed about what is happening in our nation and around the world without become inflamed, apathetic, or isolationist?
It starts by being the gatekeeper of your own mind and home like the Bereans who tested everything, even Paul's teachings, against the truth of God’s Word. Then by cultivating characteristics of an informed homemaker and seeking out trusted sources.
These are the steps covered by The Art of Home’s resources released in the fall of 2024 just before the last presidential election. Today’s Monday Motivation complies the top takeaways of those resources.
NOTES & LINKS
Related Art of Home Episodes
- Homemaking Deep Dive | The Informed Homemaker with Isa Ryan, S21, E3
- Monday Motivation #8 | Be a Berean; Guard the Gates of Your Mind & Home, S21, E4
- Monday Motivation #46 | Acts of Courageous Homemaking; Our Foundation, S27, E5
FULL SHOW NOTES WITH ALL RESOURCE LINKS: theartofhomepodcast.com/blog search "MM47"
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2 February 2026, 6:00 am - 1 hour 16 minutesHomemaker Portrait | Pam Stockdale
I am chatting with seasoned homemaker of 45 years, Pam Stockdale. Pam was nominated by her daughter, Kristen Howard, who was a guest on The Art of Home several years and ago and who has written a few pieces for our newsletter.
Pam is genuine, forthright and her love for her husband, home and family is only outshined by her love for Jesus. We talk about her whirlwind romance/courtship and engagement with Jim…believe me , you’ve never heard one quite like theirs!
Then we cover their time as traveling evangelists, horse trainers, ranchers and even airplane owners spanning 45 years of married life as well as Pam’s reflections on how being raised by her widowed father and some influential women in her life shaped the homemaker she became.
Through it all, God has bent His ear time and again to Pam’s prayers and provided answers to questions she didn’t even know to ask, because He is that good. His provision has allowed Pam & Jim to "live loud and wide open," staying rooted in the things that matter most.
RESOURCES & LINKS
Show Notes blog post with Pam's biscuit recipe! theartofhomepodcast.com/blog search "Pam Stockdale"
Pam's Book: Snapshots: Moments Captured in a Flash
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28 January 2026, 6:00 am - 12 minutes 54 secondsMonday Motivation #46 | Acts of Courageous Homemaking; Our Foundation
Today marks the beginning of a 6-part series on Acts of Courageous Homemaking. Today we will look at our foundation for courageous homemaking in a crazy world and then each proceeding week will look at 5 specific acts of courageous homemaking.
As we embark on a new year and already the cultural, political and global chaos threatens our peace and even our sense of security, I hope you will join us each Monday to be be inspired and equipped to practice these acts of courageous homemaking.
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26 January 2026, 6:00 am - 52 minutes 38 secondsHomemaker Portrait | Colleen Rockwell
Join me for the first Homemaker Portrait of 2026. I'm chatting with In-the-Trenches homemaker, Colleen Rockwell, about homemaking, homesteading and homeschooling. After working many years as a full-time nurse, Colleen left her job to stay home with her 3 children. They moved to a more rural area, got some animals, started homeschooling and haven't looked back.
Colleen admits, "My biggest challenge was, and still is, running my home smoothly, learning the best systems to clean, cook, and preserve food." We cover all of this and more in her story of home. Be sure to listen till the end for this episode's emoji. :)
NOTES & RESOURCES
Full show notes will be up on the blog soon!
www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
Connect with Colleen | @littleridgeacres
Mentioned in This Episode:
Passionate Penny Pincher Planners
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21 January 2026, 6:00 am - 14 minutes 4 secondsMonday Motivation #45 | Homemaker Culture in Winter: A Time for the Makers
Historically, for homemakers, winter was not a time of inactivity, but of different activity; making and mending, close to the hearth, to prepare for the busier days of spring, summer and fall.
Today I want to share some ideas for cultivating your soul, mind and skills through the practice of winter homemaker culture.
Full Show Notes on the Blog: https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
More On Homemaker Culture:
Monday Motivation #6; Cultivating a Creative Life
Monday Motivation #29; Nature Study & Journaling
Monday Motivation #30; An Artful Life
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19 January 2026, 6:00 am - 1 hour 15 minutesHomemaking Deep Dive | Planning Your Homemaking Year
Today, Jessica Fisher is going to share her system for planning the year ahead with purpose, not to do more and be more, but to align our monthly, weekly and daily rhythms with our values, our strengths and the path of faithful stewardship God has called us to for His glory and our good.
In This Episode:
How this planning benefits your marriage and your walk with God.
Prevent emotionalism from sabotaging progress and growth.
5 Steps to Planning Your Homemaking Year.
SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES
For full episode notes and resource links see corresponding blog post at theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "planning your homemaking year."
Connect with Jessica
goodcheapeats.com | lifeasmom.com | @lifeasmomdotcom | @goodcheapeatsblog
The Print & Go Planner (basis for today's episode)
Related Blog Posts from Jessica
A Self-Assessment for a New Year
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