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by Marci Ferrell: Christian Homemaker, Wife, Mother and Grandmother
Thankful Homemaker podcast exists to provide gospel-driven encouragement to each other in the role that the Lord has called us to as women, wives, and mothers as we talk about how God’s Word impacts every area of our lives as Christian women.
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- 1 weeks ago11 min
Holding Our Expectations with Grace: When People Disappoint Us
Disappointment is something all of us experience. Sometimes it comes because we’ve been genuinely hurt. Sometimes it comes because someone has failed us. And sometimes it comes from expectations we didn’t even realize we were carrying. How do we respond when someone doesn’t react the way we hoped? What do we do when disappointment begins to take root in our hearts? One reminder that has helped me over the years is this: We see a moment. God sees the whole picture. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary RELATED EPISODES: EP 169: Thinking the Best of Others: A Biblical Approach to Love and Grace EP 46: Our Need for Contentment RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo
- 3 weeks ago16 min
Busyness Is Not Godliness: Finding Rest in Christ
Life feels full for so many of us. There are responsibilities to manage, people to care for, work to do, ministries to serve in, and homes to tend. And while those things are often good gifts from the Lord, busyness and faithfulness are not always the same thing. Sharing some encouragement from God’s Word for those seasons when life begins to feel hurried and spiritually weary, when our hearts slowly become distracted in the middle of full days. My prayer is that this episode encourages you to slow down a bit, rest in Christ, and become more present in the people and moments the Lord has placed right in front of you. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary RELATED EPISODES: EP 165: Bringing Order to Your Day: The Benefits of a Brain Dump and a Daily Plan for Homemakers Keeping a Right Heart in Busy Seasons Sitting at the Feet of Jesus in a Season of Busyness RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo
- May 12, 202617 min
What Does It Mean to Be the Aroma of Christ? (2 Corinthians 2:14–16)
I’ve been spending time in 2 Corinthians 2:14–16, where Paul says that as believers we are the aroma of Christ. It’s such a beautiful and sobering picture to think about how our lives, our words, our attitudes, and even the atmosphere of our homes are meant to reflect Him. In this episode, we talk about what it means to carry the fragrance of Christ in the ordinary moments of everyday life. The hidden faithfulness, the quiet sacrifices, the ways the Lord is shaping us through our daily work, our relationships, and even the moments where we feel our need for His grace most deeply. This was such a good reminder to my own heart that the gospel is not just for the big moments of life. We need it right in the middle of our ordinary Tuesday afternoons too. I pray this episode encourages you to keep looking to Christ and to remember that the Lord is faithfully at work in all the everyday moments of life at home. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary RELATED EPISODES: EP 161: Cultivating Biblical Hospitality in Your Home and Life EP 15: Prioritizing God’s Word When Life is Busy EP 118: Cultivating Patience with One Another Homemaking Matters: Why the Work You Do at Home Matters to God RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo
- Apr 9, 202628 min
Biblically Caring for Our Aging Parents
Doug and I are walking through the next season the Lord has for us right now, and it has me reflecting on so much. It’s a season we walked through 14 years ago when Doug’s parents were living in our home and we were caring for his sweet mom in her final days. And now we find ourselves here again, this time with his dad. As I share a bit of what this season has looked like for us, I want to come back to the truths that have anchored me, and what God’s Word says about honoring our parents and loving well in this stage of life. My prayer is that it encourages your heart, wherever the Lord has you right now. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary Biblically Caring for Our Aging Parents (Part One) Biblically Caring for OUr Aging Parents (Part Two) Trusting God by Jerry Bridges Surprised by Suffering: The Role of Pain and Death in the Christian Life by R.C. Sproul RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo
- Mar 10, 20268 min
Reclaiming 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. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary EP 186: Encouraging Your Husband’s Leadership in the Home with Doug Ferrell RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo
- Feb 20, 202652 min
Encouraging 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. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary Marriage Series on the Podcast & Blog Submission Posts & Podcasts 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 RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo
- Jan 13, 202630 min
Life 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. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. 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 Fortis Plus RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Patreon Support Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo
- Dec 2, 202525 min
Putting 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. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. EP 183: Killing the Sin of Selfishness Joy of Self Forgetfulness Podcasts & Posts on our Speech RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Patreon Support Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo
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