Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared
Homesteading Idea for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared is a podcast for moms and women who want to build real-life readiness without fear. Host Wendi Bergin shares simple, practical skills—from canning and gardening to herbal remedies and emergency planning—all rooted in faith, family, and joyful living.
Wendi believes preparedness is an act of stewardship and trust in God, not panic. She keeps it real (and often a little messy), helping you feel confident caring for your family no matter what life throws your way.
Join in for honest conversations, practical tips, and encouragement to embrace a faith-filled, prepared life—one joyful step at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 185
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Lazy Garden Hack That Actually Works: Companion Herbs
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What companion planting is (and why it’s not just for garden nerds)
Why herbs are the ultimate multitaskers in your garden
How to place herbs like basil, rosemary, and min…
#1 Food Storage Item You’re Probably Forgetting — But Totally Need
Key Points:
Insanely Long Shelf Life: Lasts 5–10 years when stored properly—no more tossing forgotten eggs.
Always in Stock: Your emergency stash of kitchen gold—never run out of eggs for recipes.
No Re…
How To Feel Empowered and Prepared (Even When It’s Messy)
Intro: A gentle reminder that preparedness is about progress, not perfection.
The Myth of Perfection in Preparedness: Letting go of unrealistic expectations and appreciating the power of taking small …
The Hidden Problem With Food Storage: Are You Missing Key Ingredients
What We Cover in This Episode:
🍽️ Why wheat, beans, oil, salt & sugar aren’t “enough” on their own
😬 How food fatigue & digestion issues make long-term survival harder
🌾 How to store and actually cook w…
The Biggest Food Storage Challenge: How to Keep Picky Eaters & Your Family Happy
🧸 Why Kids Reject Food Storage Meals
📖 Food Neophobia (Fear of New Foods)
- Kids are wired to resist new foods—it’s a survival instinct!
- Taste buds are more sensitive, making new flavors overwhelming.
- Stre…
The #1 Food Storage Myth: Why People Won’t Eat Just Anything When Hungry
🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why the Minnesota Starvation Experiment proves food fatigue is real
✔️ How Survivor contestants struggle with hunger, yet still refuse certain foods
✔️ Why kids a…
Meal Planning That Actually Works: No More Scrambling at 5 PM
Have you ever opened your fridge or pantry, seen random ingredients, and thought, "There’s nothing to eat!"? You’re not alone! Meal planning and food storage go hand in hand, and in this episode, I’m…
The Power of Elderberries: Why You Should Grow This Superfood
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why elderberries are a must-have plant for your garden
✅ How Wendi started making her own elderberry syrup (and now sells DIY syrup kits!)
✅ The health benefits of e…
Why Your Home Feels Overwhelming—And How to Fix It for Good
Guest: Tiffany Donaghu | Founder of Set Apart Organizing
- Website: setapartorganizing.com
- Facebook Community: The Organized Home for Kingdom Living
- Instagram & Facebook: @SetApartOrganizing
Topics Covered…
Am I Worthy of Good Things? A Journey Through Shame and Self-Worth
Key Takeaways:
- The Banter with God: Wendi humorously recounts a conversation where she realizes she just wants to "eat, drink, and be merry" without challenges—but God has a greater purpose for growth…
Creating Comfort in the Kitchen: Pantry Staples and Nostalgic Recipes | Ep. 154
When the weather turns cold, there’s nothing quite like the smell of soup simmering on the stove or fresh bread baking in the oven. In this episode of The Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin shar…
Crafting Joy through Self Reliance and Creative Planning with Dr. Danielle McGeough | Ep. 153
In this special episode of Joyfully Prepared, Wendi sits down with Dr. Danielle McGeough, professor, mom, recovering overachiever, and host of the Plan, Goal, Plan podcast. Together, they explore the…
Self-Care in Action: Simplify Your Kitchen, Simplify Your Life
Decluttering Your Kitchen and Simplifying Meal Planning as Self-Care
In this episode, Wendi dives into how decluttering your kitchen and simplifying meal planning can be acts of self-care. Learn why a…
Simplifying the Kitchen: The First Step to an Easier Year
Here to expect on the podcast:
- Wendy's personal challenges with kitchen management.
- A systematic approach to decluttering the kitchen, tackling one cabinet at a time.
- The importance of meal planning and…
Goals That Stick: How Transformation Fuels the Process
Here to expect on the podcast:
- Wendi's journey of personal transformation throughout 2023-2024.
- How to set goals from your future self's perspective rather than your present state.
- Understanding that t…
The Expected Guest - A Christmas Story
Connect with Wendi Bergin!
Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/
Facebook: https://www.face…
From the Soil to the Soul: What I Learned This Month
Here to expect on the podcast:
- Use a journal to record daily wins, transformations, and goals for personal growth.
- New skills Wendy learn last November.
- Wendy's spiritual growth and her relationship wit…
Farm Life Lessons: Storms, Bread, and Everything in Between--Greg Peterson & Judith Horvath
Here to expect on the podcast:
- The importance of learning from failures.
- Acquiring new skills can enhance your ability to support those around you in difficult times.
- Continuously improving preparedness…
Hurricane Tales: Surviving Helene and Milton on the Farm-Greg Peterson & Judith Horvath
Here to expect on the podcast:
- Takeaways from being prepared and needing to be prepared.
- The most critical skills to share when helping others get ready for a hurricane.
- Avoid becoming a burden to other…
Simplifying the Holiday Hustle: My Confession About Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner; it's a season filled with joy and festive cheer for many. However, it might surprise you that not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for this holiday! Join Wendi…