Whether you’ve got 40 acres or a 400-square-foot apartment—you can grow something.

In this episode of For Home & Heaven, we’re talking about the power of starting small. From windowsill basil to 5-gallon bucket gardens and “illegal” chicken coops, we share how the desire to homestead often begins long before you ever touch land.

You’ll hear:
🌱 Our story of starting with herbs and hope
🪴 How to grow something anywhere (even in a rental)
🥖 Tiny steps like sourdough and homemade cleaners that build a homestead heart
📖 Why growing something is good for your health, your habits, and your holiness

Whether you’re planting seeds or baking bread, these small, sacred acts root you in creation and remind you of the goodness of God's world—right where you are.

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🌿 What’s your version of the basil seed? Drop it in the comments!

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.