Episodes 86
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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 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: Choosing Each Other (Again and Again)

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 —…

S2 76. Gratitude, Growth, And Grace - Reflections on 2025

Nov 13, 2025 47m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. When the calendar starts sprinting and the afternoons turn dark way too early, we get the chance to slow everything down. We can take a deep…

S2 75. Dwell Differently Co-Founder Natalie Abbott: Finding Peace in Scripture When Anxiety and Fear Feel Overwhelming

Nov 06, 2025 1h 4m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In this podcast episode, Nikki welcomes Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, a ministry dedicated to helping people memorize…

S2 74. Justin Whitmel Earley on The Body Teaches the Soul: Rhythms That Heal, Restore, and Shape Us

Oct 30, 2025 50m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In this engaging conversation, Nikki Smith interviews Justin Whitmel Earley, exploring the profound connection between our physical habits and…

S2 73. Beauty From Ashes Story - Redemption, Obedience and Redefining Success with Debbie Neal

Oct 23, 2025 53m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Today I get to sit down with a dear friend of mine, Debbie Neal.For years, I’ve known Debbie as a woman of incredible drive and determination — a…

S2 72. When God Rewrites the Blueprint: The Story Behind The House the Parks Built with Lindsay Parks

Oct 16, 2025 45m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. What happens when your “forever home” isn’t forever after all? We sit down with Lindsay Parks—wife, mom of five, creator, and co-host of Built…

S2 71. More Than a Role: Actress Masey McLain Talks Faith, Purpose, and Trusting God Through Every Season

Oct 09, 2025 1h 4m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. What if the season you’re calling a drought is actually sacred training? I sat down with actress and creator Masey McLain for a candid, deeply…

S2 70. A Mom’s Sacred Calling in a Get-Things-Done World

Oct 02, 2025 42m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Some days the kitchen sparkles; an hour later, it’s crumbs and cups and quiet frustration. I share candid stories from 23 years of motherhood and…

S2 69. Beauty From Ashes Story - Finding Hope After Losing Everything with Andrea Hryszczuk

Sep 25, 2025 54m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. What happens when you lose everything but discover what truly matters? In this deeply moving conversation, Andrea Hryszczuk shares the harrowing…

S2 68. When Life Burns Down: John O'Leary's Story of Faith and Resilience

Sep 18, 2025 57m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. What if your darkest moment became the spark that illuminated your greatest purpose? John O'Leary was just nine years old when curiosity led to…

S2 67. Embracing Life's Unpredictable Seasons

Sep 11, 2025 32m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Have you ever had a season of life that looked nothing like you planned? That's exactly what happened during my summer break from the podcast.…

S2 66. The Power of Pause: Finding Joy in Summer's Unstructured Days

May 22, 2025 35m Transcript

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Summer beckons – that magical time when routines relax and possibilities unfold like wildflowers. But how do we make these precious months truly…

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How many episodes does A Heart That Beats for Home have?

A Heart That Beats for Home has published 86 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 42m.

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