Starting a homestead? The animals you choose first can either build your confidence—or burn you out.

In this episode of For Home & Heaven, we break down which animals are beginner-friendly (and which ones might break your fences and your spirit). From chickens to pigs, goats to geese, we’re sharing real stories from our own experience so you can build your homestead wisely—and joyfully.

You’ll hear:
✅ The 3 best animals to start with
❌ The ones we wish we’d waited on
💡 Real stories (like the time Mary got chased by a goat at 38 weeks pregnant)
🙏 Encouragement for new homesteaders feeling overwhelmed

Whether you’ve got land or are just dreaming, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you start strong.

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In this episode of For Home & Heaven, we explore how the rhythms of homesteading reflect God’s design for every season—planting, harvesting, resting, and trusting. From spring piglets to winter stillness, each season offers its own lessons in faith, family, and stewardship.

Join us as we share stories from our own farm and reflect on how God works in the visible and invisible seasons of life. Whether you're deep in the work of summer or in a quieter winter, this episode is for you.

🌱 Spring: New life & preparation
☀️ Summer: Stewardship & consistency
🍂 Fall: Harvest & reflection
❄️ Winter: Rest & recalibration

📖 Scriptures:

• Ecclesiastes 3:1 — “There is a time for every matter under heaven.”
• Galatians 6:9 — “...in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary.”

🛠️ Real stories. Gentle encouragement. Practical insight from life on the farm.

Parenting in today’s world isn’t easy—but there’s something sacred about raising kids with dirt under their nails and truth in their hearts.

In this episode of For Home & Heaven, we explore what it means to raise children close to creation—where faith, farm life, and family all become part of the classroom. From toddler tantrums in the chicken coop to heartfelt prayers over the garden, we share the messy, beautiful lessons we’re learning in this season of parenthood.

You’ll hear:
🌱 How chores, seasons, and animals help shape character
😮‍💨 The hard stuff: exhaustion, overwhelm, and unmet expectations
📖 How Scripture shapes our parenting (Proverbs 22:6 + Philippians 2:15)
🌟 Why the goal isn’t perfect kids—but pointing them to a perfect God

Homesteading isn’t just how we feed our family. It’s how we form them. Whether you live on acreage or in an apartment, this conversation is for any parent trying to raise kids anchored in truth and wonder.

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