A Heart That Beats for Home
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
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
67. Embracing Life's Unpredictable Seasons
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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. Wh…
66. The Power of Pause: Finding Joy in Summer's Unstructured Days
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Summer beckons – that magical time when routines relax and possibilities unfold like wildflowers. But how do we make these precious months truly …
65. The Package Deal: Marriage, Intimacy, and Keeping the Spark Alive with NFL Chaplains LaMorris and Megan Crawford
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Lamoris and Megan Crawford return for a candid, humorous, and deeply insightful conversation about keeping the spark alive in marriage through bu…
64. Beyond Contract: The Sacred Covenant of Marriage with NFL Chaplains LaMorris and Megan Crawford
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From the projects of Chicago to the cornfields of rural America, Lamoris and Megan Crawford's love story defies cultural expectations while illum…
63. The Silent Weight We Carry: Understanding Mental Load in Relationships
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The invisible weight of mental load is crushing marriages silently - creating resentment where there once was partnership. Continuing with a cand…
62. The Silent Weight We Carry: Understanding Mental Load in Motherhood
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Have you ever found yourself wondering how you spent an entire day feeling completely exhausted yet somehow accomplished "nothing"? The mental lo…
61. When Letting Go Is The Hardest (and Best) Thing You'll Do
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Watching your child walk across the college graduation stage is a moment filled with contradictory emotions – fierce pride alongside the bittersw…
60. Do I Pass the Joy Test?
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What if the atmosphere in your home isn't determined by circumstances, but by something deeper you can actually control? In this intimate convers…
59. Menopause, Mom Life, and My 5pm Wednesday Meltdown
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Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed despite everything in your life looking "fine" on paper? This raw, unscripted episode emerged from my o…
58. Beauty From Ashes Story - Walking Through Fire: A Mother's Story of Faith During Childhood Cancer with Alex Woldhuis
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Alex Woldhuis never expected to be sitting in a hospital room while doctors told her that her three-year-old son Nick had leukemia. What began as…
57. Real Talk About Sibling Relationships with Olivia Smith - Part 2
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In this fun continuation of my conversation with my 20-year-old daughter Olivia, we peel back the layers of what has made our family relationship…
56. Navigating Anxiety and Finding Joy with Olivia Smith
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What happens when fiery mother-daughter personalities collide under one roof during the college years? Nikki Smith and her 20-year-old daughter O…
55. Roommates or Soulmates? A Marriage Check-In.
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Dive into this heartfelt episode where we explore the canvas of marriage, navigating between being roommates or soulmates. Host Nikki Smith share…
54. Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House with Dana K. White
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Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Dana K. White, the creative genius behind "A Slob Comes Clean." Dana opens up about her journey from a …
53. Beauty From Ashes Story: Kristina Weir - Looking for God Winks in the Depths of Suffering
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Our guest, Kristina Weir, bravely shares her journey through two major health battles, beginning with being diagnosed with breast cancer at just…
52. Cheers, Ears, and Prayers: 3 Concepts for Supporting Our Children Through the Tween, Teen and Adult Years
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What if some of the most powerful tools you have as a parent are simply your words, your ears, and your prayers? In this episode, you'll discover…
51. The Midlife Edit with Shannon Blas - Part 2
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Shannon Blas joins us on an enlightening journey through the midlife transition as children leave the nest. With her engaging insights, discover …
50. The Midlife Edit with Shannon Blas - Part 1
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Unlock the secrets to navigating midlife transitions with grace as we share a heartfelt conversation with my dear friend, Shannon Blas. We reflec…
49. The Bladder Battle: Real Talk Around the Fear of a Cough or a Sneeze.
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Urinary incontinence is a challenge many women face but often shy away from discussing. As someone who has personally experienced the impact of t…
48. Beauty From Ashes Story: Hadley Eddings' Journey of Loss, Restoration, and Faith in the Face of Tragedy
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What if you could transform unimaginable grief into a beacon of hope? Hadley Eddings joins us this week on A Heart that Beats for Home to share h…