Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

Why We Should Spend 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich

Welcome to episode 176 with Ginny Yurich, a long time friend and the amazing founder of 1000 Hours Outside. This episode was such a delight to record., and we think you'll have as much fun listening.
Ginny and Jennifer are both bubbling over with enthusiasm for homeschooling, daily nature time habits, letting go of unrealistic education standards that hinder rather than help your child, the importance of parental connection over peer connection, and so much more. We love debunking myths that, in the end, make our lives simpler, our children happier and more succesful, and protect childhood over rigid and unproductive learning.
So settle in and enjoy! 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
 In this episode–
Peer to peer versus peer to parent connections
When to clean your baseboards with cotton balls 
How to get outside in the dead of winter
What going outside in lots of weather does for your children
The books we love
And so much more!! 
https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/ 
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A Restoration Home Wedding with Emelie Pepito

Jennifer and Emelie come to the show to talk about the wedding they planned in less than a month. Why a wedding, you might ask, because one of the ultimate goals of the Restoration Home Community is creating longevity in our families. This looks like adult children, who are there for each-other, planning celebrations around family vision, and the long-term goal of community. 
Plus, it's fun to talk about weddings! 
This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Learn more about our new Easter Guide!
 Our full length bundles give your children the opportunity to learn practical skills, read beautiful literature, and engage in a living history and applicable science. If you're not loving your current homeschool, don't wait till next year to make a change. Switch now and enjoy every moment of learning with the Peaceful Press.
The Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles 
 In this episode–
Planning celebrations around your family vision 
The beauty of community
Enjoying the goodness of God 
Learning to live aware of the gifts of God 
Investing in long-term community 
Writing your family vision with the Peaceful Press guide
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
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Restoring Peace When You’re an Overwhelmed Mom with Jamie Erickson

Welcome to episode 174 of the Restoration Home Podcast! 
Jamie Erickson, joins us on the Restoration Home for another incredible conversation. She recently released a new book: Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again.
We talk so often on the Restoration Home about our "yeses" and "nos." This conversation with Jamie was like taking all of the principles of choice, of priority, of vision into one very powerful conversation about what it means to lean heavily into filtering every opportunity, every role and responsibility with a hearty "yes" or a strong "no".  
If you are looking for the motivation, the inspiration, and the vision to start choosing what truly matters to you, to value your most important "yeses," you will love this conversation with Jamie. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
 In this episode–
A good opportunity does not mean you should say yes
Every thing you have going on in your life has a different value, don't let the least valuable things take the most of your time and energy. 
Your biggest and most important "yes" is to your spouse and children. 
It's okay to put things down and pick them back up later
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Weaving a Magnificient Life with Leila Marie Lawler

Welcome to episode 173 with Leila Marie Lawler, the author of The Little Oratory. Leila joins Jennifer for a beautiful, heartwarming conversation about life, marriage, raising children who feel like their contributions matter, putting your husband first, turning towards him and not against him, and so much more. 
We loved this conversation because it felt like being in the room with Jennifer and Leila, having a cup of tea or coffee, and soaking in the kind of community and mentorship we all long for. So, settle in or go for a walk, grab your coffee, and enjoy this life giving conversation.  
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
 In this episode–
Why we choose our husband first
The importance of prayer
Making your home a holy and set apart place
The spiritual role of husband and wife no matter what your roles you might be filling temporarily or permanently
A heart of honour 
Raising children who appreciate being contributors 
And so much more. 
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Lessons from the Kikkoman Family Rule with Emelie Pepito

A family vision or rule should come from your family's unique gifting, interests, and story. It should be sustainable, simple, and capable of adapting under the challenges and changes that life throws at us. It should also be fun. And while sustainable, it should also be unique, and not so simple that it allows living without direction. 
Join Jennifer and Emelie in episode 172 as they talk about family rules, the Kikkoman food empire, and living with vision. 
This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Plan a Flourishing Homeschool Year with Jennifer: A workshop to guide you through planning a perfect year of meaningful learning
The Peaceful Press supports healthy habits and responsibility by incorporating practical life skills into each day. 
For great resources that help with habit building into every day, check out the Chore and Routine Pack. Our full length bundles give your children the opportunity to learn practical skills, read beautiful literature, and engage in a living history and applicable science. If you're not loving your current homeschool, don't wait till next year to make a change. Switch now and enjoy every moment of learning with the Peaceful Press.
The Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles 
 In this episode–
What is a family vision
Writing your own rule of life 
Families that last 
Writing your family vision with the Peaceful Press guide
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
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You can learn more about Emelie here-
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Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

How to Start a Business and Be a Mom with Stefanie Gass

Welcome to episode 171 of the Restoration Home Podcast! Stefanie Gass joins us to talk about building a business as a mom, protecting quality time, building on your strengths, and how to turn your passion into a family business.
Entrepreneurship is an incredible way to diversify your income or to use your skills to supplement your family's income. It gives you opportunities to employ children, to teach them how to do business, and it can be done with a few hours a week. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
 In this episode–
You don't need to be on socials to make money
Turning your passion into a project
Balancing motherhood and business 
Why entrepreneurship is so great
Check out Stefanie Gass's website for more inspiration 
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What to Do When Your Habits and Your Beliefs Don't Match with Justin Whitmel Earley

Welcome to episode 170 of the Restoration Home Podcast! We are delighted to have Justin Whitmel Earley, author of Habits of the Household and his newest book The Body Teaches the Soul. 
We live in a time where mental health issues are chronic, stress. is high, and whatever we might believe about the goodness of God, we often live in a highly anxious state with habits that deny any belief in the goodness of God.
This conversation with Justin is incredible. He brings scripture backed research to illustrate the importance of breathing, sleep, and why our habits inform our soul. We were created to be still before God, with brains that can create and dream with God, and breath that can reduce stress. So often we live with habits that stress us out and keep us running on empty. 
We hope this episode gives you inspiration for resting in Christ, enjoying the discpline of sleep and breathing, and encourages you to take back your mental and emotional life. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
 In this episode–
Sleep as a spiritual discipline 
We were created to be able to sit still and know that God is God.
When your body is wrecked, your sleep is interrupted by stress, it is God trying to tell you that something is wrong in your life
Breathing as a spiritual discipline 
What you belive will be defined by the habits that organise your day
The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley
The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
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The Simple Planning that Can Save Your Brain with Beth Ann Menger

Welcome to episode 169 of the Restoration Home Podcast!
Beth Ann Menger, a mentor mom with the Restoration Home Community, joins Jennifer Pepito to talk about making living peaceful with planning and prep. She shares amazing and simple steps to reduce decision making and create more time and brain space for connecting with your family, and so much more. Beth Ann is a well loved figure in the Restoration Home Community, and we're so excited to share her wisdom with our podcast community. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
 In this episode–
Choosing what really matters 
Family dinner: what it is; how to do it; and the vision behind it. 
Creating small patterns that have a lasting impact on your family culture 
How to plan to protect your peace. 
Simplifying your life when you are in a busy season. 
Ten Things to do Before Ten to Avoid Homeschool Burnout
Join the Restoration Home Community for support and connection as you create a sacred home in 2026
Check out the workshop Create a flourishing homeschool plan for 2026
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The Life Lessons of Emma M. Lion and Other Books

Books shape the way we view the world, they even change how we narrate the experiences of our life. When we read a book with a happy and courageous heroine, we began to narrate or describe our lives through the lens of being happy and courageous women. 
In 2025, we loved the Emma M. Lion books for the gentleness and joy and whimsy they brought into our lives. 
We loved Ronald Rolheiser for the lessons on community, and Isola for the lessons in forgiveness and courage. 
Now, in 2026 we're excited for a new list of books we're reading through and learning from, and new heroines who can shape our character. 
This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Plan a Flourishing Homeschool Year with Jennifer: A workshop to guide you through planning a perfect year of meaningful learning
The Peaceful Press supports healthy habits and responsibility by incorporating practical life skills into each day. 
For great resources that help with habit building into every day, check out the Chore and Routine Pack. Our full length bundles give your children the opportunity to learn practical skills, read beautiful literature, and engage in a living history and applicable science. If you're not loving your current homeschool, don't wait till next year to make a change. Switch now and enjoy every moment of learning with the Peaceful Press.
The Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles 
 In this episode–
Creating a beauitful world through the books we read
The beautiful lessons of Emma M. Lion
Our reading list for 2026
Restoration Home Community Book Club
The Emma M. Lion Book Club Tea Party
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower
The Restoration Home Community
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Emelie here-
Emelie’s Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

How to Create a Sacred Home with Justina Auck

Welcome to episode 166 of the Restoration Home Podcast!
Justina Auck, a mentor mom with the Restoration Home Community, joins Jennifer Pepito to talk about prayer and work, sacred homes, working with your kids, and how to build a domestic church. 
This is the perfect podcast to kick off your 2026 planning and dreaming for your home and family. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
 In this episode–
What is a domestic church
Why we love the Restoration Home Community 
When you create a beautiful, holy, orderly home that teaches your children so much
What work and prayer does for your home
Creating a home where Christ is reflected 
Join the Restoration Home Community for support and connection as you create a sacred home in 2026
Create a flourishing homeschool plan for 2026
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
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You can learn more about Justina in the Restoration Home Community! 
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