Episodes 97
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (104)
Since Dec 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Hey friend! I’m Nikki Smith—wife, mom of three, entrepreneur, and host of A Heart That Beats for Home. Over the years, God has used marriage, motherhood, business, and everyday life to stretch me, grow me, humble me, and draw me closer to Him. This space is a reflection of the journey I’m still on—growing, learning, and leaning into much-needed grace. I have a heart to keep investing intentionally in my marriage of 26 years with the man God has given me as a partner and best friend, to walk faithfully toward the season of empty nesting, and to grow deeper in relationship with my adult and soon-to-be adult children. More than anything, I’m passionate about drawing closer to my Heavenly Father—truly knowing Him in a way that is real and active in my everyday life—and reflecting Him in all my relationships, actions, and plans.


Each episode is a real, hope-filled conversation about the things that matter most: building strong families, walking faithfully in the gift of marriage, parenting intentionally through every stage, and keeping Christ at the center of it all. Alongside my own story, you’ll hear from amazing guests who share a deep passion for nurturing strong families where Jesus is glorified. Their wisdom, vulnerability, and encouragement will remind you that you’re not alone in this journey.


Whether you’re single, newly married, raising little ones, building a business, or walking through a new season, you’re welcome here. This is a space for women who love their families fiercely and want to lead with purpose—honoring God in the roles He has placed us in, faithfully shepherding the souls in our homes, and nurturing an environment that reflects the fruit of the Spirit and a life that glorifies Him.


One day at a time, may we become women who cultivate hearts that beat for home.


Thanks for being here,

Nikki

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S3 95. Why Mom Sets the Tone of the Home: Tips to Thrive This Summer

May 21, 2026 50m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Biblical Resources for Families:Favorite Children's Bibles:The Biggest Bible Story: https://amzn.to/3uHo1o5The Biggest Bible Board Book Version:…

S3 95. Protecting Our Children in a Digital Age with Ryann Bauer

May 14, 2026 1h 5m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. This week on A Heart That Beats for Home, I’m joined by Ryann Bauer for one of the most powerful and important conversations we’ve had on the…

94. Consistency, Grace, and the Legacy of Home with My Mom, Monique Cronk

May 07, 2026 59m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. This week’s episode is one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever shared on the podcast. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sitting down with…

S3 93. Connecting with Your Teen and Young Adults in Ways That Last

Apr 30, 2026 37m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. This week’s episode is a continuation of a conversation that I truly believe every parent of teens and young adults needs to hear.After…

S3 92. Parenting Teens Without Constant Conflict: Where to Hold the Line (and Where to Let Go)

Apr 23, 2026 41m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. This week’s episode is a little different, and one I’m really excited to bring back.As I was preparing to record a new episode on the topic of…

S3 91. Navigating Life in Seasons of Soaring and Struggling

Apr 16, 2026 37m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. As this episode goes live, I’m celebrating my 48th birthday, and I felt a strong pull to pause what I had planned and just sit down for a real,…

S3 90. When You Lose It as a Mom (And What to Do Next)

Apr 09, 2026 43m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Have you ever had a moment where you just snap—and the second it’s over, you wish you could take it all back?In this honest and personal solo…

S3 89. Don’t Burn Down Your Own House: Fighting for Your Marriage with Lindsey Maestas

Apr 02, 2026 1h 1m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Maestas for a conversation that feels both honest and deeply hopeful for anyone navigating the realities…

S3 88. Marriage Through The Decades: 44 Years of Marriage and the Practices That Make Love Last with Marc & Lori Maillefer

Mar 26, 2026 1h 2m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. n the final week of the Marriage Through the Decades series, Nikki sits down with Marc and Lori Maillefer, a couple who have been married for 44…

S3 87. Marriage Through the Decades: Trusting God in Every Season with Loren & Sue Tucker

Mar 19, 2026 58m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In week three of the Marriage Through the Decades series, Nikki sits down with Loren and Sue Tucker, a couple who have been married for 35 years…

S3 86.Marriage Through The Decades: Protecting What You’ve Built in Marriage with Eric & Lindsay Parks

Mar 12, 2026 54m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In week two of the Marriage Through the Decades series, Nikki sits down with Eric and Lindsay Parks for an honest and encouraging conversation…

S3 85. Marriage Through The Decades: Choosing Each Other When It’s Not Easy with Cody & Lyndsey Tinsley

Mar 05, 2026 1h 4m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Over the next four weeks, we’ll hear from four couples in four different decades of marriage, from 11 years all the way to 44. Each story is…

S3 84. Marriage Through the Decades Series

Feb 26, 2026 21m

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. What if one of the greatest gifts we can give our children isn’t a perfect childhood, but a healthy marriage to grow up inside of?In this special…

83. Meeting God in the Middle of the Mess with Devan Holman

Feb 19, 2026 51m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Some days feel like you’re barely holding the house, the calendar, and your own heart together, and you wonder if you’re failing at life. Today’s…

S3 82. The Greatest of These Is Love: Raising Kids Who Know How to Love Well

Feb 12, 2026 45m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Valentine’s week often centers around flowers, feelings, and romance. But what if love is meant to be much deeper and much more daily than…

S3 81. Excruciatingly Beautiful: When Joy and Grief Collide in Motherhood

Feb 05, 2026 34m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In this heartfelt episode, Nikki shares an honest conversation about the tension so many mothers feel but rarely name, the joy and grief that…

S3 80. How to Thrive in 2026 Without Burning Out (Part 3): Staying in Your Race for the Long Haul

Jan 29, 2026 48m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. As we wrap up our three-part series on starting the new year with clarity and purpose, this episode focuses on one essential question: How do we…

S3 79. Get Clear in 2026 (Part 2): Vision That Simplifies Your Yes and No

Jan 22, 2026 47m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In part 2 of our 3-part series on goal setting and vision, we’re talking about clarity and how clear, God-given direction can simplify your life…

S3 78. Run Your Own Race In 2026 (Part 1): Why Faithfulness Matters More Than Speed

Jan 15, 2026 44m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. As we step into a new year, many of us feel a mix of hope, pressure, exhaustion, and uncertainty. In this opening episode of Season 3, Nikki…

S2 77. From Perfection to Peace: A Season Finale for the Mom Who Tries So Hard

Nov 20, 2025 29m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. If perfection keeps stealing your peace, this episode hands it back. In this season finale, we look at a year of growth in the real world —…

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A Heart That Beats for Home has published 97 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Christianity, Kids & Family.

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A Heart That Beats for Home is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.

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