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
A Heart That Beats for Home
Latest Episodes
103. 6 Things to Stop Doing in Your Marriage (Part 1)
What if some of the biggest changes we could make in our marriages started not with our spouses, but with us?After nearly 27 years of marriage, I've learned that a healthy marriage isn't built by two perfect people. It's built by two imp...
102. The Little Things That Quietly Tear Down Our Homes
Have you ever stopped to consider the little things that might be quietly stealing joy from your home?We spend so much time trying to protect our families from the big things that we can overlook the small attitudes, habits, distractions...
101. Stop Fixing Everything: Giving Our Kids Room to Grow
As our kids get older, one of the hardest parts of parenting is knowing when to step in and when to step back.This week’s episode came out of a conversation I had with a girlfriend about that exact tension. When do we let our kids make t...
100. 100 Episodes Later: The Words I Still Carry With Me
100 episodes.It’s honestly a little hard to believe we’re here.When A Heart That Beats for Home began nearly three years ago, I knew I had a heart for encouraging women to cultivate strong marriages, intentional families, and home...
99. The Stories Our Children Will Need When Life Gets Hard
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, whe...
Fan Mail
I love the Biblical perspective that you have provided on how to cultivate a Christ honoring home. I listen to a lot of Christian parenting podcasts from parents of littles, but it's a refreshing perspective to hear what you've learned now that your kiddos are older. This episode, specifically, speaks to my momma heart because I'm always striving to make sure I'm meeting my girls' love languages & this was a great reminder for me to continue to speak to those languages. Thank you for your heart & dedication to share!
Woodstock, Illinois