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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99. The Stories Our Children Will Need When Life Gets Hard
Sep 24, 202643 min
We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. What are the “stones” in your family, the stories you never want your children to forget? In Joshua 4, God instructed the Israelites to take twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan River and build a memorial. Why? So that one day, when their children asked, “What do these stones mean?” they could tell them the story of God’s faithfulness. In this deeply personal episode, Nikki reflects on the stones within her own family: miscarriage and postpartum depression, closed doors that became protection, unexpected redirection, hospital rooms, a heart attack, pulmonary embolisms, and seasons when the ending was anything but certain. But God’s faithfulness cannot be measured only by whether a story ends the way we hoped. Sometimes the stone says, “Look what God fixed.” Other times, it simply says, “God was with us there.” This conversation is an invitation to remember where God has met your family, and to intentionally pass those stories on to your children. Because someday they will face their own closed doors, unanswered prayers, hospital rooms, and Jordans. When that day comes, may they have stones to look back on that remind them: God was with us there. God was faithful there. God did not abandon us there. And He will be with you here, too. In this episode: Why God repeatedly calls His people to remember How rejection can sometimes be God’s protection Recognizing God’s faithfulness even when circumstances do not change Why our children need to see us depend on God Practical ways to preserve and share your family’s faith stories The difference between protecting children from adult burdens and allowing them to witness authentic faith A simple challenge to identify one “stone” and share its story with your family this week Scriptures referenced: Joshua 4:4–7 Deuteronomy 6:7 Deuteronomy 31:8 Psalm 46:1 Resources mentioned: Five-Year Prayer Journal - https://hosannarevival.com/collections/one-thing-i-ask/products/one-thing-i-ask-5-year-prayer-journal-edinburgh-theme Podcast - Deep Dive: Encouragement for the Weary: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-encouragement-for-the-weary/id1458672189?i=1000785448263 2 Week Sermon on God's Faithfulness- https://redeemerrockford.church/sermon/faithful-a-look-back/ https://redeemerrockford.church/sermon/faithful-a-look-forward-god-will-be-faithful/ If you are walking through a difficult season—or if you have questions about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus—please reach out. Nikki would be honored to connect with you, pray with you, or help you find a Bible and a place to begin. Next week, join us as we celebrate the 100th episode of A Heart That Beats for Home and revisit some of the most meaningful lessons and conversations from the past three years. JOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Along @ - https://www.instagram.com/nikkicronksmith/
98. Beyond ‘Fine’: How to Have Deeper Conversations With Your Kids
Sep 17, 202628 minS3
We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. We all want deeper relationships with the people we love, but sometimes we’re waiting for meaningful conversations to happen instead of learning how to invite them. In this episode, Nikki explores the art of asking good questions and how simple curiosity can help our children, teenagers, spouses, and friends feel truly known, heard, and seen. She shares seven practical ways to move beyond questions that produce one-word answers and create conversations that build genuine connection. You’ll learn why our questions need to grow as our children grow, how to ask the important second question, and why listening without immediately correcting, advising, or trying to fix the problem matters so much. Nikki also discusses staying curious about your spouse, becoming a safe place for honest answers, and building enough margin into family life for meaningful conversations to unfold. Loving someone isn’t only knowing who they’ve been, it’s staying curious about who they’re becoming. This week, choose one person you love, ask a question you’ve never asked before, and then stay long enough to truly listen to the answer. JOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Along @ - https://www.instagram.com/nikkicronksmith/
95. Why Mom Sets the Tone of the Home: Tips to Thrive This Summer
May 21, 202651 minS3
<p>We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. </p><p><b>Biblical Resources for Families:</b></p><p><b>Favorite Children's Bibles:<br/></b>The Biggest Bible Story: https://amzn.to/3uHo1o5<br/>The Biggest Bible Board Book Version: https://amzn.to/3ThT2YU<br/>The Biggest Bible Story Storybook: https://amzn.to/4bYDEbx<br/>The Jesus Storybook Bible: https://amzn.to/3UT37Nm<br/><br/><b>Seeds Family Worship Music:</b><br/>https://seedskidsworship.com/product-category/music/<br/>On Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kV2pC0biCYFh3y9HxgNkS<br/>On Apple: https://m...
95. Protecting Our Children in a Digital Age with Ryann Bauer
May 14, 20261h 6mS3
<p>We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. </p><p>This week on A Heart That Beats for Home, I’m joined by Ryann Bauer for one of the most powerful and important conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Ryann shares her deeply personal story of childhood abandonment, depression, self-harm, and becoming a young mom, and how God slowly redeemed her pain and turned it into purpose. What began as heartbreak has now become a passionate mission to protect children and raise awareness around human trafficking, grooming, and child exploitation.</p><p>Together, we talk hone...
94. Consistency, Grace, and the Legacy of Home with My Mom, Monique Cronk
May 7, 202659 minS0
<p>We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. </p><p>This week’s episode is one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever shared on the podcast. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sitting down with my own mom, Monique, for a conversation about motherhood, faith, marriage, family, loss, legacy, and the beauty found in ordinary everyday life. </p><p>My mom was married at 18 years old and went on to raise five daughters over nearly three decades of nonstop parenting. She shares openly about seasons of infertility and miscarriage, raising a family on a very...
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