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A Heart That Beats for HomeAuthor: Nikki Smith
Hey friend! Im Nikki Smithwife, mom of three, entrepreneur, and host of A Heart That Beats for Home. Over the years, God has used marriage, motherhood, business, and everyday life to stretch me, grow me, humble me, and draw me closer to Him. This space is a reflection of the journey Im still ongrowing, learning, and leaning into much-needed grace. I have a heart to keep investing intentionally in my marriage of 26 years with the man God has given me as a partner and best friend, to walk faithfully toward the season of empty nesting, and to grow deeper in relationship with my adult and soon-to-be adult children. More than anything, Im passionate about drawing closer to my Heavenly Fathertruly knowing Him in a way that is real and active in my everyday lifeand reflecting Him in all my relationships, actions, and plans.Each episode is a real, hope-filled conversation about the things that matter most: building strong families, walking faithfully in the gift of marriage, parenting intentionally through every stage, and keeping Christ at the center of it all. Alongside my own story, youll hear from amazing guests who share a deep passion for nurturing strong families where Jesus is glorified. Their wisdom, vulnerability, and encouragement will remind you that youre not alone in this journey.Whether youre single, newly married, raising little ones, building a business, or walking through a new season, youre welcome here. This is a space for women who love their families fiercely and want to lead with purposehonoring God in the roles He has placed us in, faithfully shepherding the souls in our homes, and nurturing an environment that reflects the fruit of the Spirit and a life that glorifies Him.One day at a time, may we become women who cultivate hearts that beat for home.Thanks for being here,Nikki Language: en Genres: Christianity, Kids & Family, Parenting, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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100. 100 Episodes Later: The Words I Still Carry With Me
Thursday, 1 October, 2026
We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. 100 episodes.It’s honestly a little hard to believe we’re here.When A Heart That Beats for Home began nearly three years ago, I knew I had a heart for encouraging women to cultivate strong marriages, intentional families, and homes centered around biblical truth. What I didn’t know was where God would take it.One hundred episodes later, this little podcast has been listened to in 97 countries, 2,228 cities, and six of the seven continents. We’ve shared 63 solo episodes and welcomed guests for 37 interviews—and somehow this community continues to grow.More than the numbers, though, I’m overwhelmed by the stories. The messages from women who heard exactly what they needed in a difficult season. The conversations that have made their way into marriages and parenting and friendships. The listeners who have shared an episode with someone they love. And the incredible privilege I’ve had of sitting across from people whose wisdom has changed the way I think and live.So for episode 100, we’re going back into the archives.I’m sharing five conversations that have stayed with me long after I stopped recording—truths I still repeat, share with friends, and come back to in my own marriage, parenting, faith, and life.We’ll revisit Marc and Lori’s powerful picture of strengthening a marriage by “overseeding” the good instead of becoming consumed with pulling weeds, along with the reminder that our feelings can be strong without always being true.We’ll hear from Betsy Dirkse about recognizing and honoring the weight our spouses carry—and the importance of seeking to understand one another instead of only focusing on what we ourselves are carrying.Justin Whitmel Earley reminds us that “the Lord is more gracious than we are hardworking,” that we can create healthy ruts of habit for our children without believing their entire future rests on our shoulders, and that while our habits don’t change God’s love for us, our love for God should absolutely change our habits.We’ll return to one of the most difficult and beautiful conversations I’ve ever had, with Hadley, whose story of unimaginable loss taught me something I have repeated countless times since: God does not give us today the grace we would need for tomorrow’s tragedy. He gives us the grace when we need it. We do not have to live today afraid that we couldn't survive something God has not asked us to walk through.And finally, I’m sharing part of one of the most personally meaningful interviews I’ve ever recorded—my conversation with John O’Leary. We talked about our dads, Parkinson’s, suffering, faith, and wrestling with the question of “why?” That conversation eventually led to an experience with John and my own dad that I will treasure for the rest of my life.These are only five moments out of 100 episodes, but they represent so much of what I pray this podcast will always be: a place where we learn from one another, tell the truth about real life, point one another toward Jesus, and become more intentional about the homes and relationships entrusted to us.To every person who has listened, shared an episode, sent me a message, left a review, encouraged me, or simply pressed play week after week—thank you.Here’s to 100 episodes.And, Lord willing, there is so much more to come.If A Heart That Beats for Home has encouraged you, would you take a moment to rate and review the show on the podcast platform where you listen? Those ratings and reviews help more people discover the show—and ultimately help these conversations find their way into more homes.Thank you for being part of this community. 🤍Marc & Lori’s full marriage episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-heart-that-beats-for-home/id1719372285?i=1000757475559Betsy Dirkse full episode:Part 1- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-heart-that-beats-for-home/id1719372285?i=1000676940174Part 2-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-heart-that-beats-for-home/id1719372285?i=1000677761988Justin Whitmel Earley’s full episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-heart-that-beats-for-home/id1719372285?i=1000734194249Check out a few of my favorite books of Justin’s: Habits of the Household:https://amzn.to/4AH1hkWThe Body Teaches the Soul:https://amzn.to/4jfDLphHadley’s full Beauty From Ashes episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-heart-that-beats-for-home/id1719372285?i=1000684221659John O’Leary’s full episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-heart-that-beats-for-home/id1719372285?i=1000727335069Soul on Fire Movie — https://johnolearyinspires.com/soulonfire/JOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow Along @ - https://www.instagram.com/nikkicronksmith/
