Parenting · Nikki Smith

A Heart That Beats for Home

by Nikki Smith

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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97. Nothing Humbles You Quite Like Your Kids

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. What happens when you ask your kids what you do that makes them cringe? For this episode, the answer came from a

Sep 10
32 min

96. Why Mom Sets the Tone of the Home: Tips to Thrive This Summer

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Biblical Resources for Families: Favorite Children's Bibles: The Biggest Bible Story: https://amzn.to/3uHo1o

May 21
50 min

95. Protecting Our Children in a Digital Age with Ryann Bauer

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. This week on A Heart That Beats for Home, I’m joined by Ryann Bauer for one of the most powerful and important con

May 14
1 h 05 min

94. Consistency, Grace, and the Legacy of Home with My Mom, Monique Cronk

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. This week’s episode is one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever shared on the podcast. In honor of Mothe

May 7
59 min

93. Connecting with Your Teen and Young Adults in Ways That Last

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. This week’s episode is a continuation of a conversation that I truly believe every parent of teens and young adult

Apr 30
37 min

92. Parenting Teens Without Constant Conflict: Where to Hold the Line (and Where to Let Go)

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. This week’s episode is a little different, and one I’m really excited to bring back. As I was preparing to record

Apr 23
41 min

91. Navigating Life in Seasons of Soaring and Struggling

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. As this episode goes live, I’m celebrating my 48th birthday, and I felt a strong pull to pause what I had planned

Apr 16
37 min

90. When You Lose It as a Mom (And What to Do Next)

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Have you ever had a moment where you just snap—and the second it’s over, you wish you could take it all back? In

Apr 9
43 min

89. Don’t Burn Down Your Own House: Fighting for Your Marriage with Lindsey Maestas

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Maestas for a conversation that feels both honest and deeply hopeful for

Apr 2
1 h 01 min

88. Marriage Through The Decades: 44 Years of Marriage and the Practices That Make Love Last with Marc & Lori Maillefer

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. n the final week of the Marriage Through the Decades series, Nikki sits down with Marc and Lori Maillefer, a coupl

Mar 26
1 h 02 min

87. Marriage Through the Decades: Trusting God in Every Season with Loren & Sue Tucker

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In week three of the Marriage Through the Decades series, Nikki sits down with Loren and Sue Tucker, a couple who

Mar 19
58 min

86.Marriage Through The Decades: Protecting What You’ve Built in Marriage with Eric & Lindsay Parks

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. In week two of the Marriage Through the Decades series, Nikki sits down with Eric and Lindsay Parks for an honest

Mar 12
54 min

85. Marriage Through The Decades: Choosing Each Other When It’s Not Easy with Cody & Lyndsey Tinsley

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 th

Mar 5
1 h 04 min

84. Marriage Through the Decades Series

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 gr

Feb 26
21 min

83. Meeting God in the Middle of the Mess with Devan Holman

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

Feb 19
51 min

82. The Greatest of These Is Love: Raising Kids Who Know How to Love Well

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

Feb 12
45 min

81. Excruciatingly Beautiful: When Joy and Grief Collide in Motherhood

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 n

Feb 5
34 min

80. How to Thrive in 2026 Without Burning Out (Part 3): Staying in Your Race for the Long Haul

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

Jan 29
48 min

79. Get Clear in 2026 (Part 2): Vision That Simplifies Your Yes and No

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 di

Jan 22
47 min

78. Run Your Own Race In 2026 (Part 1): Why Faithfulness Matters More Than Speed

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

Jan 15
44 min