At a time when we’re all spending more time at home, Jen’s chat with fellow Brit Abi Patridge–founder and editor of iola magazine–feels super-timely.

As well as giving us a peek behind the scenes of iola and all that goes into publishing it, Abi talks creativity at home and shares her tips and encouragement for those of us who wouldn’t consider ourselves “arty” (cue a confession from Jen about college layout classes…).

As with all our guests, Abi shares what’s helping her feel at home-in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside–right now.

Read more about iola–and order back issues–here.

You can find out more about Abi’s magazine design and management services here.

Find Abi on Instagram.

In this episode, we also mention:

The Hope*Writers community

Ann Voskamp

Myquillyn Smith, AKA The Nester (and her latest book, Welcome Home)

Emily Lex and her new book, Freely and Lightly

Everyday Natalie

Ruth Chou Simons’ book Beholding & Becoming

Music for this episode is by Purple Planet.

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A short episode this week, in which Jen shares a special memory of a simple meal, made late one February night, which will always say ‘home’ to her.

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In this episode, Jen mentions Nigella Lawson’s How To Eat cookbook, which is now out in a special anniversary edition (and, she thinks, is TOTALLY worth buying for the minestrone soup recipe alone. Although she might be biased).

Music for this episode is by Purple Planet.

Lovely photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash

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As Lent begins with an Ash Wednesday which feels especially poignant for many this year (and with the UK still in lockdown as this airs), Jen sits down with Will, her husband, to chat about the different ways we can follow a Lenten journey from home.

In their discussion, Will mentions St Martin In The Fields in Trafalgar Square, London, and its daily online services which are streamed and available to watch anytime on Facebook.

He also talks about the Church of England daily lectionary online, where you can find the appointed readings and prayers for every day of the year.

Jen recommended the Jesuit daily prayer podcast, Pray-As-You-Go.

Will trained in the Church of England, has an MA in theology and studied at seminary/theological training college in England (if you’d like to read or hear any more of his past sermons and essays, you can find them here).

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Jen kicks off Season Three sharing a story from her week which illustrates how everyday rituals can have a deeper significance we might realise ‘in the moment’.

In this episode, she mentions the traditional Italian Moka espresso coffee maker like this one and Lavazza Rossa coffee.

She also mentions a feature in the current issue of The Magnolia Journal.

As always, Jen asks what’s making you feel at home right now and to share any breaks for rest and refreshment which are about more than just ‘the coffee’.

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Stay tuned to hear more stories from our guests and to find out how, as a community, we can share more about all things faith, family and what it means to be home.

Music for this episode is by Purple Planet.

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A Christmas Eve mini-sode and thank you to all our wonderful guests who have shared their stories with us on the podcast during the first two seasons.

Also, a big thank you to you, friends, for listening, sharing and all your kind encouragement about The Home That Loves since it launched 33 episodes ago!

Wherever you are in the world this Christmas, which looks so different this year for all of us, sending love and prayers to you and all of yours.

Here’s where to read and hear more from our wonderful guests:

Kellie La Follette

Sue Fulmore

Jessica Van Roekel

Charity Singleton-Craig

Janis Van Keuran

Everyday Natalie

Sally Wessely

Beautiful nativity photo by Ben White on Unsplash.

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Writer Sally Wessely shares a beautiful short reflection inspired by a visit to her grandparents’ neighbourhood at Christmas.

You can read Sally’s full post at her website.

You can also connect with Sally on Instagram.

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In today’s mini-sode, Jen shares a prayer of St Richard of Chichester.

She also mentions the Jesuit prayer app (and site) she loves for daily inspiration and reading (when she does it…) and the short, daily and very popular Pray-As-You-Go podcast.

Music for this episode is by Purple Planet.

Lovely photo by Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash.

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