Far & Familiar – Details, episodes & analysis

Far & Familiar is the podcast for Christian moms learning to live with both roots and wings: a rooted, hospitable home and the courage to step outside what's comfortable and known. Hosted by Britt Fisher — wife, mom of four, homeschooler, home barista educator, and travel advisor — this show is a weekly invitation to notice where you've been playing it safe, and to take the next brave step anyway. Sometimes that step is across the world. Sometimes it's just opening your front door to a neighbor or a friend, even if it's before you feel "ready" to host.

Each week, Britt shares honest solo reflections and rich conversations with guests who are stepping outside their comfort zones in every corner of life — in faith, motherhood, hospitality, and travel. Expect real, practical help: how to pack for a trip you're nervous to take, how to host people well even when your house isn't "ready," budget-friendly ways to actually travel more this year, what it looks like to practice hospitality toward the people already living inside your walls — loving your own family well before you ever open the door to anyone else — and small acts of courage that create a life well lived.

You'll also hear from our recurring "Missionary Moms" series, spotlighting women who've said yes to radical comfort-zone-shattering faith in far-flung places — plus stories from Britt's own travel advising work, helping you dream up (and actually plan) your next adventure.

Britt's guiding phrase for this season of life is simple: eyes up, doors open. It's a posture — staying alert to what God is doing around you, and staying willing to let people in, wherever you are, whatever that costs you in comfort.

Whether you're deep in the diaper or teen years, dreaming of your next trip, nervous to host your first dinner, or just craving a nudge to live a little braver — pull up a chair and grab a cuppa. You belong here.

New episodes every Thursday.