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The Farm Family Table⏐Homesteading, Homemaking, Christian Mom
Hosted by Jocelyn Jennings · EN
The Farm Family Table⏐Homesteading, Homemaking, Christian Mom
New Do you desire a simpler, healthier lifestyle for your family but just feel stuck in the hustle of busy mom life? Do you wish there was an easy way to start homesteading without immediately feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or not good enough?
Hi, I’m Jocelyn, and I’m so excited you’re here at The Farm Family Table. I remember when I became a new mom, I wanted to set my child up for their best, healthiest life, but often I felt exhausted and discouraged. I wanted to provide the best food, from-scratch, and be more self-reliant, but it felt impossible to balance learning new skills, taking care of my home, and spending quality time with my kids. I felt overwhelmed by all the things I wanted and needed to do, and felt guilty when I couldn’t keep up. I compared myself to picture-perfect farm life on social media, only to feel like I’m not doing enough but not sure how to do more. This was not the life God had planned for me.
But then I discovered a secret to start homesteading the easy way for less stress, more joy, and more time focusing on what matters most, faith and family. What if I told you, there’s a way that you can achieve healthy balance and thrive in this lifestyle that God is calling you to?
Want to learn how?
Inside this podcast, you will find:
- Encouragement for creating a homestead with God at the center
- Resources for building knowledge in homesteading skills like cooking from scratch, gardening, food preservation, and raising animals
- Practical tips for faith-based family life on the farm
I can’t wait for you to join me on this journey, so we can slow down, put God and our families first, and enjoy a more simple, natural, self-sufficient lifestyle. My prayer is that you leave this podcast encouraged in Christ and equipped with practical knowledge for your homestead.
For free resources on all your favorite homesteading topics
Visit the Website: www.farmfedfamily.com
Want to reach out?
Email Us: contact@farmfedfamily.com
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116. What We’re Planting in Our Container Garden This Summer
3d ago00:19:17Tap to summarizeAre you dreaming of a summer garden but worried about limited space or not wanting to dig up your whole backyard? I know space can feel like a huge limitation when it comes to gardening, but what if you could grow food for your family with just some pots or containers on your patio, porch, or along the side of your house? That is the situation that I found myself in this summer, and I'm super excited to share my 2026 garden plans, which almost entirely using containers. So you get to be included in this adventure with me. I’m going to share my setup, what I’m planting, and everything you need to know to kick off garden season. Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
Transcribe →115. Making Time for Outdoor Play Without Falling Behind on Chores
3w ago00:24:15Tap to summarizeDo you ever feel like you're caught in this endless tug-of-war between the laundry piling up inside and those nice sunny days calling you outside with your kids? I totally get it. There's dishes to wash, meals to prep, and that nagging to-do list taking up all your time and attention, but deep down you know your kids need that fresh air and free play to thrive. It can be exhausting trying to balance it all without feeling guilty either way, especially when you are aiming to be outside daily, letting your kids explore, and wanting to have a screen free summer. Today, we're tackling that exact struggle head-on with some real, doable strategies that let you check off chores while giving your kids the outdoor time they need. Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
Transcribe →114. 5 Things You Can Grow in Your Backyard to Feed a Family
Apr 2000:22:52Tap to summarizeIf you want to grow real food for your family right in your backyard without having to slave away in a huge garden, today I'm sharing five easy crops that deliver a big harvest and make your time and effort worth it. Plus they are small space friendly, so even if you are working with a tiny yard or maybe even just a back patio, these are options for fresh, diy, delicious produce for your family this summer. Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
Transcribe →113. Simple Evening Routines for a Peaceful Home
Apr 1300:23:40Tap to summarizeEvenings can either leave us feeling frazzled and behind, or calm and ready for a new day. And there are many days that the default in motherhood feels like the first option. But today, I want to share the simple evening routine that's brought some peace to our home, finding a balance of getting your home in order and carving out “me” time, without having a perfect schedule or a complicated system. Having a consistent evening routine can create a calmer home, protect your energy, and set you up for a better day tomorrow. Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
Transcribe →112. Choosing Backyard Apple Trees for Organic Homegrown Fruit
Apr 600:23:52Tap to summarizeWhen fall comes around it's apple time—apple crisp, pie, applesauce, baked apples, all those yummy treats I can't get enough of. But if apples are a fall treat, why are we talking trees now? Because spring is the perfect time to plant them. And yes, you won't pick fruit this year, but like I've learned the hard way, getting them in the ground sooner means harvest sooner, 3-5 years instead of waiting forever. Today I'm sharing our story: planting our apple trees, the varieties we chose and why, and simple steps for you to do it too, even if you don’t feel like an established homestead yet. Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
Transcribe →111. Easy Homemade Kefir and 5 Ways to Use It
Mar 3000:21:59Tap to summarizeIf you’re interested in eating more fermented foods and enjoying the benefits of probiotics for your family, one of the ways that we have started eating more probiotics is through homemade kefir. In this episode I share my super simple process for making kefir and 5 ways that we use it so the whole family can enjoy it! Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
Transcribe →110. Feeding a Growing Family Without Living in the Kitchen
Mar 2300:23:46Tap to summarizeIf you're feeding a growing family and feel like the kitchen's taking over your life, you are not alone! I have been there, but I have found ways that I can simplify, and that’s what we're talking about today. Easy systems to feed everyone well without having to live at the kitchen counter. Let's talk about how to make feeding your family real food feel doable, so you can get your time back, and still focus on your homestead goals without burnout. Thanks for listening! Resources mentioned in today's episode: → Ep. 30 How to Create a Meal Planning Routine that Works → Ep. 98 Why Less Meal Variety Can Be a Good Thing → Ep. 106 Cooking From Scratch: Expanding Your Recipe Box Without the Stress → Ep. 7 5 Meal Prep Tricks to Cook from Scratch All Week → Ep. 21 Making Freezer Meals Your Convenience Food Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
Transcribe →109. How to Enjoy the Journey When You're Not "There" Yet
Mar 1600:18:58Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt like you just wish you could be “there” already? And I know for some of you, when I say “there”, you already have a picture in your mind. “There” is being home full-time with your kids, homeschooling at the kitchen table instead of rushing out the door. “There” is a little more space, maybe a few acres, a real garden instead of pots on a patio, a couple of animals in the backyard instead of just saving Instagram posts. And when you’re in a rental, in town, working a job you wish you could leave, or still waiting on that land and lifestyle your heart wants so badly, it can feel like your homesteading dreams are on pause, or even like your life is on pause. In today’s episode, I want to talk to those of you who feel stuck in the “in-between” if you are longing for that simple, farm-centered life but still living in a season that doesn’t look like the dream. We’re going to talk about how to actually enjoy the journey, right where your feet are today, even when you’re not “there” yet. Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
Transcribe →108. Handling Bedtime Solo, Strategies to Get Kids to Bed Alone (And Keep Your Sanity)
Mar 900:28:06Tap to summarizeWe've all been there. Your husband is working late, traveling, sick... whatever the case, it's all on you to put the kids to bed. Does the marathon of putting multiple small children to bed alone leave you too exhausted to even look at the dishes in the sink afterwards? I know I have been there, more times than I can count. But today, I want to share my strategies for getting kids to bed by yourself in under an hour so you can get your evenings back and keep your sanity as well. Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
Transcribe →107. Homestead Life Hacks for Busy Moms: Saving Time Without Cutting Corners
Mar 200:27:18Tap to summarizeToday we’re talking about something that I think every homestead mom quietly wrestles with… how do you save time without lowering your standards? Because while homestead life can be beautiful and meaningful. It’s not always easy or for the lazy. There is laundry that multiplies, bread to bake, food to preserve, floors that somehow always have dirt on them, and little people who need you all throughout the day. And somewhere in the middle of that, we start to feel the tension. We don’t want to cut corners. We don’t want to live on convenience food. We don’t want our homes to feel chaotic. But we also don’t want to live in a constant state of feeling behind. So what do we do? For a lot of us, we either: Try to do everything and burn out…or start quietly lowering our standards just to survive the season. And I don’t actually think those are the only two options. I think what most of us are missing isn’t motivation. It’s not discipline. It’s not even more hours in the day. It’s systems. It’s creating habits and rhythms so that we are not constantly starting from scratch. That’s why today I’m going to share my best hacks for saving time, keeping quality, and still having margin at the end of the day. Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook
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