What It's Really Like to Give Up Your Career to Come Home Full Time

How Katie & Elisha Voetberg Homeschool, Run a Business & Still Have Margin

Discover how Elisha and Katie Voetberg balance building a strong family culture with pursuing entrepreneurial ventures, all rooted in faith and intentional living. They share practical insights on family traditions, managing flexible schedules, and creating a legacy through music, homeschooling, and more. ✨Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? My free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ZGVmJzRl80V1pxRnhtZUN1MHdoR1c5bEFtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuLUVTTzRVV293MFBmVkR0OXRySVh5Q1dyeFFZZUJaTmJkRkFDTjhJemJQalk4cUxTMkdmZnd0dkNrc2I0TnMwdHVzdHl0YnRHal9WMXRRVmNxSHhpZ3NpX2VaTVpxQVZoTkU4OWZ2dzVaU1IzMEd1Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.laurenmefford.com%2Ffree-traininghttps://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training [https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training] —CONNECT WITH KATIE & ELISHA— * Check out Voetberg Music Academy: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/courses?affiliate_code=29079a * Listen to their podcast: Now That We’re a Family https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/podcast [https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/podcast] * Substack: https://elishaandkatievoetberg.substack.com/ [https://elishaandkatievoetberg.substack.com/] * Magazine: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/Magazine [https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/Magazine] —TIMESTAMPS — 02:00 - Going smartphone-free 6 years ago (and writing a book about it) 04:30 - What growing up in a family of 10+ kids actually looked like 10:00 - Practical tips for homeschooling and family teamwork 12:34 - Why we stopped trying to do ALL the activities with our kids 16:00 - Choosing entrepreneurship after watching our own parents do it 21:02 - What "flexible schedule" really looks like with 6 kids at home 26:43 - The importance of focusing and avoiding burnout 30:23 - Watching our kids fall in love with music (fiddle, piano + more) 32:26 - The advice we'd give any couple wanting business + big family 42:25 - "Begin with the end in mind" - the question we wish we'd asked sooner 44:19 - Cultivating joy and margin within a busy family life 48:25 - Counting the cost before you build & living intentionally —CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS — Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/]   Website/Contact Us:http://www.laurenmefford.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BOWGIyTEJlTF92TXlnN1VCTDM3OFFVUDRld3xBQ3Jtc0trREstQVVIT2lYV19Vek9YbDM5eEVvdUptODR5eldNVzdxSnpKaWk0b2hTb2dBVG85NW81RGd0dzluRmdmbkxKeWdzRG9VczBheGxrVDRkQWpWZTdPdndYVVlyMUREUTlUb1Bpc1dER3hXUlVqRS1tQQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laurenmefford.com%2F&v=5iuxRrGHiyQ]

What Christians Often Get Wrong About Standing Up to a Godless World

Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? My free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ZGVmJzRl80V1pxRnhtZUN1MHdoR1c5bEFtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuLUVTTzRVV293MFBmVkR0OXRySVh5Q1dyeFFZZUJaTmJkRkFDTjhJemJQalk4cUxTMkdmZnd0dkNrc2I0TnMwdHVzdHl0YnRHal9WMXRRVmNxSHhpZ3NpX2VaTVpxQVZoTkU4OWZ2dzVaU1IzMEd1Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.laurenmefford.com%2Ffree-traininghttps://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training [https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training] In this episode, we explore how Christians can best respond to cultural challenges and godless influences by staying rooted in Christ. We emphasize the importance of humility, discernment, and biblical faithfulness in navigating societal issues while maintaining a Christ-centered perspective. — TIMESTAMPS — 02:14 - The Trap of Dancing to the Culture's Tune (And How to Stop) 04:23 - What Happens When "Standing for Truth" Becomes Your Identity 08:25 - Real Church Examples of Getting It Wrong (In Both Directions) 13:43 - How to Address Hard Cultural Issues From the Pulpit Without Losing Your Footing 14:47 - The Difference Between Christ-Like Strength and Just Being Harsh 18:35 - Walking by the Spirit When the Culture Pulls Hard 22:30 - Why Virtues Aren't Actually in Tension (In Christ) 24:26 - The Subtle Pride of Feeling Like You've Finally Figured It Out 25:19 - The Trad Wife Pendulum: When the Overcorrection Becomes Another Law 28:07 - Walking in Freedom Instead of Trading One Yoke for Another 28:59 - Final Encouragement: Follow Christ, Stay Rooted, Enjoy Your Coffee CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS — Youtube: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos] Instagram: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC (@laurenmichellemefford) • Instagram profile [https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/] Website/Contact Us_:http://www.laurenmefford.com [http://www.laurenmefford.com]

Q&A: Mom Guilt, Repentance, Money & the Theology Shaping Our Home

✨ Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? My free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training [https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training] ---------------------------------------- — SHOW NOTES — In this Q&A episode, Jeremy and Lauren answer some of the most common questions they've received from listeners — covering mom guilt, their faith background, how they manage finances as a family, how Lauren studies the Bible and teaches scripture to the kids, and practical tips for keeping the home going in the thick of a newborn season. It's a candid, encouraging conversation straight from the trenches of real family life. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — ✨ GET 50% OFF THE CORE PLAN YOUR FIRST YEAR with Monarch budgeting software: https://monarch.com/referral/t6wahuoizr?r_source=copy [https://monarch.com/referral/t6wahuoizr?r_source=copy] ✨ Simply Charlotte Mason scripture memory system: https://simplycharlottemason.com/timesavers/memorysys/ [https://simplycharlottemason.com/timesavers/memorysys/] ✨ I Belong to God: A Catechism for Covenant Children By Richard Lusk: https://amzn.to/4unNAE6 [https://amzn.to/4unNAE6] ✨ Ploductivity by Doug Wilson: https://amzn.to/4dGVTDI [https://amzn.to/4dGVTDI] ---------------------------------------- — CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS — YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/] Website: http://www.laurenmefford.com [http://www.laurenmefford.com] ✨ Check out our podcast: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rooted-home/id1879655340] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/30DE890RxyjqmWe9WSe702] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/podcasts] ✨ Learn how our family went from being run down and sick to more energetic and healthier: https://www.laurenmefford.com/wellness [https://www.laurenmefford.com/wellness] ✨ Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/laurenmeffordphdfnp-bc [https://www.amazon.com/shop/laurenmeffordphdfnp-bc] ---------------------------------------- If this episode was helpful, we would love it if you'd leave a review and rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really helps more families find this content. Thank you so much for being here. 🌿 TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - MOM GUILT: WHEN TO REPENT, WHEN TO LET GO 4:40 - THE IMPORTANCE OF MODELING REPENTANCE FOR CHILDREN 9:27 - OUR FAITH BACKGROUND (REFORMED BAPTIST → PRESBYTERIAN) 12:34 - HOW WE MANAGE OUR MONEY 17:49 - HOW LAUREN STUDIES THE BIBLE IN EVERY SEASON OF LIFE 24:24 - HOW WE PROTECT OUR SABBATH (AND WHY IT'S WORTH IT) 30:07 - SURVIVING & MANAGING THE HOME WITH A NEWBORN & TODDLER 36:44 - KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING: HOW TO REACH US

What 16 Years Homeschooling + 10 Kids Taught Me About Daily Rhythms | With Sheri Renno

✨ Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? My free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training [https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training] Sheri Renno has been homeschooling for 16 years, has 10 kids ages 3 to 21, and came in as a former public school teacher convinced she had to meet every standard. This conversation is full of the kind of perspective that only comes from being in it for the long haul — and it's exactly what most of us need in the thick of the little years. We talked about her daily rhythm, how she uses checklists without being married to them, why she treats chores as part of the curriculum, when kids' interests start to surface, and why protecting family-first isn't just a value — it's something you have to actively fight for. CHAPTERS 00:15 Meet Sheri — Homeschooling Mom of 10 for 16 Years 00:30 How She Started (And What She'd Do Differently) 01:01 Why She Created a YouTube Channel to Help Other Moms 02:21 The Charlotte Mason Approach — What It Actually Looks Like 02:51 Living Books, Narration, and Why She Ditched the Standards Mindset 04:15 The One Thing She Focuses on Instead of Grade Levels 07:19 How Her Kids Built Real Businesses From Home Skills 11:10 The Age When Everything Shifts — and What to Watch For 16:29 What a School Day Actually Looks Like With 10 Kids 20:04 The Four-Part Rhythm That Holds Their Day Together 21:14 Why Chores Are Part of the Curriculum, Not an Obstacle to It 23:03 How She Manages Independent Work Across Every Age 36:29 The Checklist System That Keeps Things Moving Without the Pressure 50:21 What "Family First" Actually Means With Homeschool 52:18 Where to Find Sheri + Her New Course for Homeschool Moms ---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH SHERI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurLifeHomeschooling [https://www.youtube.com/@OurLifeHomeschooling] Blog: http://ourlifehomeschooling.com [http://ourlifehomeschooling.com] Her Free Homeschooling Masterclass: https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/ [https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/] CONNECT WITH THE HOST Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/] Website/Contact Us: http://www.laurenmefford.com [http://www.laurenmefford.com]

An Honest Conversation About Family Priorities When Life Gets Too Full

How to realign family priorities when life throws you a curveball. ✨Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? Lauren’s free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ZGVmJzRl80V1pxRnhtZUN1MHdoR1c5bEFtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuLUVTTzRVV293MFBmVkR0OXRySVh5Q1dyeFFZZUJaTmJkRkFDTjhJemJQalk4cUxTMkdmZnd0dkNrc2I0TnMwdHVzdHl0YnRHal9WMXRRVmNxSHhpZ3NpX2VaTVpxQVZoTkU4OWZ2dzVaU1IzMEd1Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.laurenmefford.com%2Ffree-training] Life has a way of stopping you in your tracks and making you ask: is this actually what matters most? In this episode, Jeremy and Lauren are having a conversation they've been living in real time — one that started with grief, loss, and the kind of moment that makes you drop everything and recalibrate. They talk about why having clearly defined family priorities isn't just a productivity strategy — it's a biblical framework that protects your home, your marriage, and precious time with your family. When you and your husband are already on the same page about what matters most, the hard decisions get a lot less hard. They also get personal about changes coming to the channel, something exciting on the horizon, and why pruning the good things is sometimes the most faithful thing you can do. If you've ever felt like you're being consistent but still have no margin — and something's got to give — this one is for you. Grab a warm drink or your basket of laundry, and come hang out with me for a bit. If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to leave a rating on Apple, Spotify, or wherever it is that you listen. It helps get the word out to other families ❤️ CHAPTERS 00:00 When Life Makes You Stop and Recalibrate 07:08 How We Decide What Gets Our Time When Life Gets Loud 13:35 Why You Need This Conversation Before a Crisis Hits 21:35 When People Don't Agree With Your Family's Decisions 32:26 Pruning the Good Things — And What's Coming Next #ChristianHomemaker #ChristianMom #FamilyPriorities #RootedHome #HomeschoolMom #BiblicalWomanhood #ChristianMarriage #HomemakingPodcast #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFamily #GodHonoringHome #MarriageGoals #ChristianWomen #PrioritiesInLife #SimpleLiving CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/] Website/Contact Us_:http://www.laurenmefford.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BOWGIyTEJlTF92TXlnN1VCTDM3OFFVUDRld3xBQ3Jtc0trREstQVVIT2lYV19Vek9YbDM5eEVvdUptODR5eldNVzdxSnpKaWk0b2hTb2dBVG85NW81RGd0dzluRmdmbkxKeWdzRG9VczBheGxrVDRkQWpWZTdPdndYVVlyMUREUTlUb1Bpc1dER3hXUlVqRS1tQQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laurenmefford.com%2F&v=5iuxRrGHiyQ]