Do you want a peaceful, orderly home where your family can thrive?
Would you like to cultivate stronger family bonds with your husband and kids?
Do you long for a joy-filled, purposeful life free from fear and anxiety?
Have you ever longed for a seasoned mentor who’d provide practical pointers?
Fortunately for us, the Bible speaks to every one of these goals. God’s Word will help you cut through all the confusion caused by popular but conflicting marriage and parenting advice.
Welcome, friend! My name is Jennifer Flanders. As a devout Christian, happy wife, homeschool mom of twelve, and grandma of 20 (so far!), I’m well-practiced in minding the things that matter most. And since the Bible charges older women to teach younger women to love their husbands, love their children, and be keepers at home, I have a scriptural mandate to share the things I’ve learned with you.
Loving Life at Home is your go-to podcast for Titus 2 encouragement in marriage, motherhood, and minding what matters most. In it, I’ll teach you how to:
- nurture your marriage and cultivate a life-long love with your husband
- communicate with your husband in a way he understands and appreciates
- raise children you not only love, but enjoy spending time with
- create a warm, peaceful, inviting home that is a blessing to all who spend time there
- cheerfully attend to all the sanctifying work that marriage, motherhood, and managing a home entails
- use your time wisely, looking to God for the grace and strength to fulfill His call on your life
So grab a cup of tea and tune in every Monday morning. In each 20-minute episode, you’ll get biblical encouragement, actionable advice, and firsthand insights on faith and family gleaned from over 35 years of marriage and motherhood and over 50 years of following Jesus.
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Détails sur LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful Living, podcast de Jennifer Flanders: Bible-believing wife and homeschooling mother of 12
I came across 1 Thessalonians 5:14 in my Bible reading recently, and it dawned on me that – although this verse is something all believers should be doing – it provides a particularly apt job description for mothers.
Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
1 Thessalonians 5:14 - “We urge you [to] admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”
Proverbs 29:15 - “The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.”
Ephesians 4:29 - “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Colossians 4:6 - “Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11 - “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
1 Peter 3:15 - “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect….”
Hebrews 10:23-25 - “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.”
Ephesians 4:15 - “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ….”
Hebrews 6:10 - “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”
Ephesians 4:2 - “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”
Proverbs 18:13 – “He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.”
Galatians 5:22-25 - “…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.”
Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers
My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
EP 117: Stay after Souls (Lifestyle Evangelism)
lundi 14 septembre 2026 • Durée 41:02
Welcome to Part 3 of my series on Christian Discipleship: We've already covered Stay in the Book and Stay on Your Knees. Today we'll address the last imperative: Stay after Souls. So let's discuss what that means and what evangelism should look like in the life of a born-again Christian.
So today, I want to tackle that last imperative: “Stay after souls.” This has the idea of evangelism at its heart, but it really goes far beyond simply sharing the gospel. And that’s what I’d like to examine with you today.
In this week’s episode of Loving Life at Home, I’m tackling part two of my three-part series on Christian discipleship. It’s all about the topic and practice of prayer and its important place in the life of every believer who desires a closer, more vibrant walk with Christ.
Colossians 4:2 – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful…”
Philippians 4:6-7 – “…in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving….”
Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.”
James 4:8 – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
Jeremiah 29:13 – “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”
1 Chronicles 28:9 – “… the LORD searches every heart and understands every desire….”
Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
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EP 115: Stay in the Book (Bible Study Basics)
lundi 24 août 2026 • Durée 41:12
This is Part 1 of a three part series on Christian living: Stay in the book. Stay on your knees. And stay after souls. Listen in as we delve into Bible study basics, covering translations, tools, methods, and motivations for reading God's Word and hiding it in our hearts.
Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
James 1:5 - "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God...."
Acts 8:30-39 - “...Do you understand what you are reading?”
John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son...."
Jeremiah 33:3 - “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things....”
Psalm 119:160 - “The entirety of Your word is truth....”
John 14:26 – “...the Holy Spirit ... will teach you all things....”
John 16:8 – “...convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment….”
John 16:13 – “However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth....”
1 John 2:27 – “As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you....”
Philippians 1:6 - "...he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion...."
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EP 114: Best Thrfting Tips and Finds
lundi 17 août 2026 • Durée 44:49
In answer to questions from subscribers, I'm sharing my best tips for buying things secondhand -- including where and how to look for what you need, and my favorite categories of things to buy used.
Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
Philippians 4:19 - "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
Psalm 37:4-5 - "Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart."
James 1:17 - "Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow."
Ephesians 3:20 - "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us...."
Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers
My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
EP 113 - A Letter to My Father (& How to Make Peace with Yours)
mercredi 17 juin 2026 • Durée 15:56
Father's Day is right around the corner. So this seems like a good time to revisit the topic of fathers and fatherhood – including how to make peace with the dad you had, whether he was warm and loving and generally around. Or cold and distant and seldom available. Or somewhere in between.
Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
Psalm 68:5 – “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.”
Psalm 118:29 – “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.”
Corinthians 6:18 – “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
John 1:12 – “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name”
Galatians 3:26 – “You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”
1 John 3:1-2 – “Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are!”
Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.”
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EP 112: Avoiding Alzheimer's: 9 Science-Backed Strategies
mercredi 3 juin 2026 • Durée 29:19
Today we're talking about research-based, proactive steps you and I can take now to (hopefully) avoid developing Alzheimer’s dementia later. I hope you'll listen in and be encouraged!
Thirty-eight years, eight months, one week, and six days. That's how long I've been married to my husband.
You might think that after nearly four decades, we'd have this marriage thing down pat. That by now, the hard work would be behind us. That maybe we could just coast through the rest of our marriage with the wind on our faces, enjoying the view.
But being married is like riding a bike. You can only coast for so long before losing your momentum and falling over. You've got to keep pedaling if you don't want to crash.
One way I've kept peddling is by taking the challenge I'm sharing on the podcast this week. Maybe you'd like to join me? Listen in to here more about it.
Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
Ephesians 5:33 - "Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see to it that she respect her husband."
The Bible tells us children are a blessing, but we can sometimes lose sight of that fact amid all the diaper changes and temper tantrums and bedtime struggles. Then our joy dries up like a baby's crusty drool on the shoulder of Mom's T-shirt.
What can be done to regain it?
That's the topic of this week's podcast, sent in by a young mother who feels guilty for not being more joyful and playful. If you've ever struggled with such feelings, I hope you'll listen in and be encouraged.
Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
Lamentations 4:3 - “...my people have become heartless like ostriches in the desert.”
Job 39:14-17 - “The ostrich leaves her eggs on the ground....”
Galatians 5:22-23 - “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness....”
John 4:14 - “…whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst....”
Jeremiah 2:13 - “For My people have...have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water....”
1 Corinthians 10:31 - "So whether you eat or drink ...do it all for the glory of God."
Matthew 10:42 - “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these....”
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EP 109: Does Your Marriage Need a Miracle?
mardi 10 mars 2026 • Durée 13:03
The topic for this episode is something that is absolutely essential to building a strong and happy marriage. In fact, I have never seen a marriage truly thrive without this thing, but I’ve seen many a marriage crumble in its absence. Tune in to find what this important ingredient is, and how it can miraculously transform a not-so-happily-ever-after marriage.
YouVersion Bible App - great for listening to audio Bible; parents should be aware app includes messaging capabilities and may want to discuss guidelines for use with their children before turning them loose with it
Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers
My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers
My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
Colossians 4:2 – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Ephesians 5:20 – “always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Psalm 105:1 - “Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has done.”
Psalm 107:1 – “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.”
James 1:17 - "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father..."
Philippians 4:8 - “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Philippians 4:6 - “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
John 2:9-10 - "When the headwaiter tasted the water which had become wine, and...."
- Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers
- My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
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