In a world that rushes us to respond, fix, and explain, true listening has quietly become rare. In this episode, we slow things down and talk about what it really means to listen — not with an agenda, not with advice ready, but with presence and care. We explore why being fully available can feel uncomfortable, why silence isn’t a failure, and how simply staying can be one of the most heroic gifts we offer another person. This is a gentle conversation about patience, attention, and the quiet strength found in showing up — one unhurried moment at a time.

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Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)

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Faith & a Simple Life

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The Strangers Room

We tend to think of “heroes” as people who make headlines. But the truth is, the real heroes are often our neighbors. The ones who don’t talk about what they do. The ones who just notice needs and quietly meet them. The ones who move through life with kindness, steadiness, and a heart that sees beyond themselves.

Do you need a little help in becoming The Hero Next Door? Be sure to get the March eWorkbook – it may help you ‘fly higher’ in your efforts to become someone’s hero. Find the link in the show notes!

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Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series!

Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)

The Search for a Simple Life

How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!)

Faith & a Simple Life

FICTION

The Strangers Room

Every small town, every cul-de-sac, every neighborhood has its own heartbeat. You can feel it when you take an early morning walk and see someone waving from their porch. But sometimes, when life gets busy or people start keeping to themselves, that heartbeat starts to fade a little. Listen in and find out how you can build that rhythm back up and be the one to steady the heartbeat of your little corner of the world, one friendly wave or one invitation at a time.

Do you need a little help becoming The Hero Next Door? Be sure to get your eWorkbook – it may help you ‘fly higher’ in your efforts to become someone’s hero. Find the link in the show notes!

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Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series!

Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)

The Search for a Simple Life

How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!)

Faith & a Simple Life

FICTION

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Sometimes, the people who need us most are the ones we barely notice anymore. They’re tucked into the corners of our neighborhoods and communities — the quiet ones. They’re not forgotten because we don’t care. More often, it’s because life just moves so fast that we forget to slow down long enough to see them. Maybe it’s time to become aware enough to pause, look around, and see who might be missing from the everyday rhythm of your world.

Do you need a little help becoming The Hero Next Door? Be sure to get your eWorkbook – it may help you ‘fly higher’ in your efforts to become someone’s hero. Find the link in the show notes!

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Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series!

Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)

The Search for a Simple Life

How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!)

Faith & a Simple Life

FICTION

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It’s funny how often we overcomplicate kindness. Somewhere along the line, we started to think it had to come wrapped in ribbons, require a committee, or have a hashtag attached to it. But really, most of the time, kindness doesn’t need a grand plan. Sometimes, it just needs a pie plate, an extra chair, or a smile that reaches your eyes. Learn more on how to be The Hero Next Door in this week’s episode, ‘The Ministry of a Meal, a Visit, or a Smile’.

Do you need a little encouragement in becoming The Hero Next Door? Be sure to get the March eWorkbook – it may help you ‘fly higher’ in your efforts to become someone’s hero. Find the link in the show notes!

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Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series!

Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)

The Search for a Simple Life

How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!)

Faith & a Simple Life

FICTION

The Strangers Room

Sometimes, being a hero doesn’t mean grand gestures or bold headlines. It’s about slowing down long enough to notice the quiet needs around us — the neighbor who could use a hand, the friend who needs a kind word, or the stranger who simply needs to be seen. It’s the small acts of awareness that make a big difference — the gentle art of paying attention, caring deeply, and letting kindness grow right where we are.

Do you need a little help becoming The Hero Next Door? Be sure to get your eWorkbook – it may help you ‘fly higher’ in your efforts to become someone’s hero. Find the link in the show notes!

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Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series!

Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)

The Search for a Simple Life

How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!)

Faith & a Simple Life

FICTION

The Strangers Room

In this episode, we’re talking about what it truly means to create a home with heart — not a perfect home, but a warm, welcoming one where the people you love feel seen, safe, and cared for. We’ll chat about the small, everyday moments that make the biggest impact, the beauty of simple comfort rituals, and why heroism at home often shows up in tiny ways.

And be sure you’ve gotten this month’s eWorkbook. It includes the Back Porch Love Loaf recipe — a cozy cinnamon-apple buttermilk bread perfect for sharing.

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Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series!

Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)

The Search for a Simple Life

How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!)

Faith & a Simple Life

FICTION

The Strangers Room

Love doesn’t have to be loud to be lasting. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the quiet, steady ways you can show love to your children — whether they’re still at home or have families of their own. Discover how simple gestures — a kind word, a listening ear, a shared laugh, or a favorite meal — can become the threads that hold your family together.

NEW! - Companion Resource:
This month’s episode pairs with February’s eWorkbook, The Hero at Home, filled with worksheets, tips, and simple tools to help you live out small deeds with purpose.

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Do you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series!

Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)

The Search for a Simple Life

How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday’s Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don’t worry – this isn’t a cookbook!)

Faith & a Simple Life

FICTION

The Strangers Room