Functional Medicine – What Is It?: The Home & The Maker – Episode 20
If you’ve heard the term “functional medicine” and wondered what this is, this podcast will hopefully shed more light on this subject for you! You’ll learn from Megan’s sister-in-law Shelby, a nurse practitioner, how functional medicine is a holistic approach and how it can serve as an adjunct to conventional medicine, and you’ll also be reminded of the beauty of God’s creation of our bodies and how taking care of our bodies ultimately helps us better serve God’s Kingdom.
“Crunchy” has another meaning when in the context of healthier living! It’s a word you might adopt to describe your choice to invest in cleaner products and foods for your body, but it’s not always possible to do it perfectly! Sharing encouragement about this imperfect journey towards cleaner living (or being kinda crunchy!) is Jessica Kay, a registered nurse, wife, and mom who posts about this on her Instagram page @imperfectlyholisticmom. Be encouraged – you don’t have to give up the mini donuts!
For the one who’s interested in what it takes to venture into beekeeping, this episode is for you! There is so much to learn, so join Megan in a conversation with guest Joy about some initial things to consider when thinking about starting a hive and things you might not know about caring for bees. That is Megan’s big takeaway from this episode; this isn’t something you just pick up – there is a lot to research beforehand!
The Home & The Maker: Episode 17 – Saving Money & Simplifying Life
Your dollars are valuable, and so is your time! Join the conversation between Megan and guest Crystal Paine to hear advice on strategizing budget-friendly activities for the summer, finding a balance between saving money and honoring your time, and learning about tools for saving money while shopping. To dig into more of what Crystal has to share about saving money and simplifying life, find her online at moneysavingmom.com or on Instagram (@themoneysavingmom)!
The Home & The Maker: Episode 16 – Herbalism: An Introduction Into Herbs and Remedies
The herbs that you might have in your spice cabinet, plus many others, can be used for herbal remedies as well! Learn a few things about which easy herbs to grow, how to make fire cider, what’s involved in making a salve, and easy ways to dry herbs for medicinal purposes in this episode with guest Sam Walker from the Instagram account Grow In Grace Garden, and celebrate God’s goodness in creating these herbs with us!
The Home & The Maker: Episode 15 – Sourdough Tips and Its Parallels to Walking With God
Making sourdough is not a black-and-white process; it’s such a gray area of complexity and takes learning! Today’s guest, Kate, shares her experience with sourdough, as well as tips and advice, and she shares what God has taught her as she’s worked with it. Even something like making bread can be moments where God meets us.
The Home & The Maker: Episode 14 – Canning: You Can Do This
It’s not as terrifying to start canning as you might think. Amber Benge, author, and creator of the Instagram account Grace Walk Farm, joins Megan on the podcast to talk about her canning experience and insightful tips to begin canning, such as an easy way to collect a lot of jars. Amber also shares that a blessing of canning and gardening is learning the slower rhythm of walking with God and the Holy Spirit.
The Home & The Maker: Episode 12 – “I Get To:” Encouragement for Homemakers, Wives, & Moms
Slow down. Look them in the eyes. Listen. Communicate. Serve with joy. Be content in a barren season… This is just a snapshot of the encouragement shared by Lauren Eberspacher, author of the blog “From Blacktop to Dirt Road,” on the latest podcast episode! May your cup be a little more full this week after listening, with joy for your season and encouragement for serving the Lord in your home! *Disclaimer – one brief mention of sex.
The Home & The Maker: Episode 13 – Gardening as a Ministry
The backyard garden blesses family and friends, but if you have dreams to take it bigger and bless more people with fresh produce, listen to Nick, Lindsey, and Kate as they share with Megan their family’s experience of running a garden ministry at their church that blessed many Chicagoland food banks. If you have any questions about starting a garden ministry, email megan@shine.fm to get your questions answered from Nick and Lindsey!
The Home & The Maker: Episode 11 – Natural Cleaning Products & Going Back to the Basics
There are natural solutions for even the cleaning products we use, and you’ll learn in this episode that it can be pretty simple to make some of your own. Megan is joined by her friend Emily for a conversation about natural cleaning products and seeking to live a life and build a home that is closer to the garden God created for Adam and Eve, with all they needed in it.
