The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

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In this final long form episode of our winter 2026 season, I am presenting a portrait of a single homemaker, Brittany Shepard, who has been keeping a home as a single woman for many years.
Though being single in her 40s is not what she expected, she has learned to see the unique value and beauty of the life God has given her right now. 
Brittany is, by nature, a storyteller and story keeper. She loves filling her home with family heirlooms and vintage treasures, so much so that her passion has grown into a flourishing side business called The Sentimental Decorator. 
Whether she’s gathering women around the shared love of story-keeping or gathering family and friends around her dinner table set with treasured dishes, Brittany understands how to leverage the home and her singleness to bring people together and foster a place of welcome and belonging for whomever God puts in her path.

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Connect with Brittany
Website | thesentimentaldecorator.com
Instagram | @brittanyshepard
The Sentimental Twist Podcast | apple | Spotify
MIL/DIL Relationships Survey

Full Episode Notes including Brittany's Signature Dish will be on the Blog. theartofhomepodcast.com/blog > search "Brittany Shepard"
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We are at the half-way point of our Acts of Courageous Homemaking series today. 
We’ve discussed how God’s sovereignty is the foundation for our courage. 
We looked at the importance of being informed and how to find trustworthy sources.
And last week we talked about keeping the home fires burning; that is homemaking as an act of resistance and defiance of the enemy in a spiritual war zone. 
Today I’m going to talk about the impact we have as homemakers not just in our homes but on the culture as a whole. 
While the modern day Babylon we inhabit may cause us to want to hide away, we still have a call as Christians to stay salty and be lit.
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More in this Series
MM #46 Acts of Courageous Homemaking | Our Foundation
MM #47 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #1 | Be Informed
MM #48 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #2 | Keep the Home Fires Burning
Original Article with Footnotes
Scripture Referenced in Episode 
Daniel 1-6
Jeremiah 28-29
Jeremiah 29:4-7 (Settle Down in Babylon)
Jeremiah 29:11 (God's plans for you)
Matthew 5:1-6 (salt, light, lamp stands and hill tops)
Philippians 4:8, Ephesians 2:12, Colossians 4:6 (how to be salty and stay lit)
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Hey Homemaker!
We kick off this episode with a few updates and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Then we jump into a brand new homemaker portrait.
I am chatting with Jazmine Wyland who is making a home with Matthew, her husband of 2 years, and their 17-year-old foster son. Jazmine shares her journey of the past 10 years beginning when she left home to live in her pastor’s family’s basement apartment, through becoming a newlywed with BIG expectations and idealized visions of home that were immediately challenged by the reality and unpredictability of married life. 
Jazmine’s story is a beautiful reminder that home isn’t found in perfect homemaking, but rather in present homemaking. That is, in being flexible, intentional and resourceful to create an atmosphere and a space where you and your people feel at home and can connect with one another whatever your present circumstances.
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Full show notes on the blog, theartofhomepodcast.com/blog > search "Jazmine Wyland".
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We are continuing the Acts of Courageous Homemaking series today, with act #2; Keep the Home Fires Burning. We’ve already talked about the foundation of our courageous homemaking, God’s Sovereignty, and act #1, being an informed homemaker and today we will discuss how homemaking is an act of resistance in a spiritual war zone .
Today’s Monday Motivation was originally published in Homemaker Happy Mail, October 4th, 2024.
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Acts of Courageous Homemaking Series
MM#46 Our Foundation for Courageous Homemaking; God's Sovereignty
MM#47 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #1; Be Informed

Scripture from Today's Episode
All scripture quoted in this episode is from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
Our Spiritual Enemies: Ephesians 6:12
Christ's Victory over Our Enemies: Colossians 2:14-15
More then Conquerors in Christ: Romans 8:1-4, 31-39
Spreading Christ's Fragrance: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
Fill Your Home with Truth: Deuteronomy 6:7-9
Life-Giving Words: Proverbs 18:21
The Battle Plan & The Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-18 
Do Not Be Anxious, Pray: Philippians 4:6-7
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I am chatting with in-the-trenches homemaker, Amanda Webb, who is no stranger to homemaking in unexpected and challenging circumstances. 
Just a few years into her marriage, her husband, Jonathan, was diagnosed with chronic leukemia, which among other things, prevents him from working a regular 9-5 job to provide for the family. 
They have had to get creative with cutting expenses, finding streams of income and shifting traditional household roles and responsibilities to meet their family’s needs . 
Amanda has much wisdom and valuable perspective to share. Whatever your homemaking circumstances you will walk away from her interview with insight to help your own practice of the art of home. 
NOTES & LINKS
Full Show Notes on the Blog; theartofhomepodcast.com/blog > search "Amanda Webb"
Connect with Amanda
Instagram @JonathanNAmandaWebb
In Dallas Area? Check out the Webb's bakery, Taste & See Sourdough. Place orders, sign up for classes, check market schedule. Support small businesses! tasteandseesourdough.com 
MAIL BAG:
MIL/DIL Relationship Survey
Dottie's Favorite Game, Chronology-The Game Where You Make History
BOOKS MENTIONED:
You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal With It by Rachael Jankovic
Eve in Exile: The Restoration of Femininity by Rebekah Merkle
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