Choosing Simple

Is all herbalism witchcraft and sorcery? What does the Bible actually say about herbs? How can we walk this fine line as believers? Find out in this episode. #herbs #Jesus #sorcery #herbalist #Bible #devotional #realtalk www.amyfewell.com

In a world of fear based influencers and influence, it's time to turn away from social fear. Learn more in this week's episode.

Psalm 46:2 -- Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

Psalm 91:5 -- You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,

Proverbs 3:7 -- Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.

Isaiah 8:11-13 -- 

11 This is what the Lord says to me with his strong hand upon me, warning me not to follow the way of this people:

12“Do not call conspiracy
   everything this people calls a conspiracy;
do not fear what they fear,
   and do not dread it.

13The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy,
   he is the one you are to fear,
   he is the one you are to dread.

Isaiah 41:10 -- So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 51:6-8

Lift up your eyes to the heavens,
   look at the earth beneath;
the heavens will vanish like smoke,
   the earth will wear out like a garment
   and its inhabitants die like flies.
But my salvation will last forever,
   my righteousness will never fail.

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“Hear me, you who know what is right,
   you people who have taken my instruction to heart:
Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals
   or be terrified by their insults.

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For the moth will eat them up like a garment;
   the worm will devour them like wool.
But my righteousness will last forever,
   my salvation through all generations.”

JOHN 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

When something is wrong with our body, we often goto a doctor. But healthcare isn't linear. In fact, there are specialists like chiropractors and pelvic floor specialists that can help you heal things a regular doctor knows nothing about. In this episode I talk about my personal experience with recent specialists, and how we can get back to understanding basic human anatomy by using non-linear healthcare. 

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Homesteading is a currently a major movement in America and beyond. And while the greater homesteading description is "to live a more sustainable life", there are sub communities of homesteaders within that greater homesteading movement. Today we're going over what some of those communities are, some of the stereotypes around them, and maybe discover which community you fit into. Plus, we're talking about the poverty mindset around homestead—do you have to be rich or poor to homestead? Or neither!? Find out in this episode of the Choosing Simple podcast.

#homesteadersofamerica #homesteading #homestead

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In this episode we talk about a list of 20 or so herbs that you absolutely need in your apothecary for an "end of the world" scenario. What do you do when you can't get to the hospital. What if the medical system doesn't exist anymore? Or maybe more simply, what happens if you have something you need to treat and there's no time to get to a medical facility? Grab a notebook and pencil, you'll want to write this info down. 

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HERBS FROM THIS VIDEO -- 

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) Astragalus (astragalus membranacus) Oats (Avena Sativa) Cayenne (capsicum annum) Balmony (Chelone glabra) Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) Hawthorn (crataegus laevigata) Ecihinacea (purpurea or angustifolia) Ephedra (ephedra Sinica or equivalent) Eyebright (euphrasia officinalis) Meadowsweet (filipendula ulmaria) Goat's Rue (galega officinalis) Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) German Chamomile (matricaria recutita) Poke (Root -- Phytolacca americana) Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) White Willow (Salix aeba) Black Elder (sambucus nigra) Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Nettle (Urtica dioica)

In this episode we're talking all about kids. Are they supposed to adapt to us, or are we supposed to adapt to them? Are kids an inconvenience? What's with all the kids gadgets that try to make life easier? Let's talk about it all here.

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Modern theologians and christians like to state that Eve "usurped" her role as a woman and wife when it comes to the serpent and the fruit. But the reality is that we don't actually know what the Bible says. Coincidentally, Eve also found herself in that situation when the serpent questioned her, "Did God REALLY say that?" And it begs the question, do we really know what the Bible says in general? In this episode we use this example of Adam and Eve, and how Eve was deceived because she didn't know the truths of God. 

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Do you believe that God still speaks to us through His Holy Spirit? In this episode, I talk about how we found our brand new homestead, and how intricately God was in it all. How He led us away from one home, to find this home. How He gave me a dream about our future daughter, and more. God still speaks to us, we just have to be willing to listen. 

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I get this all the time—herbalism is witchcraft, or, if it's not, it will send you down that path. If it's not that statement, then it's "if you believe in herbalism then you aren't relying on God." In this episode we debunk a lot of this doctrine and unbiblical theory, and show exactly why herbalism is biblical, and normally isn't due to witchcraft. 

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Do you have some leftover bitterness or unforgiveness in your heart? Is there something holding you back from your full potential within relationships or life? In this episode, we talk about the key to forgiving and moving on into the fullness of life that God has for you. The key is...forgetting.

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As a Christian, these times in America may seem a little chaotic. The common question is, "will God forget America"? And my not so common answer my fool you. Follow along in this week's episode, and be inspired to live a simple life.

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#america #God #christianity #homestead

Have you chosen your word for 2021 yet? In this episode, we talk about what our words for 2021 are, how we came to those words, and how we're finding peace and rest in the new year. Join Amy and guest, Ann Accetta-Scott, in this final episode of the Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays series, as well as the very first episode in season 2 of the Choosing Simple Podcast. 

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#homestead #homesteading #homemaking #Jesus #newyear 

This week my friend Casey, from the Deerly Woven podcast, joined me as we talked about Christmas and why the shepherds were the first to hear about Jesus' birth. Sometimes God uses the people we expect the least from, to do the greatest work. 

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Scrolling through your newsfeed only to walk away stressed out, angry, upset, bitter, jealous, or tired? Have you ever wondered if your social media life isn't reflecting God's will for your life, and maybe that's why you feel the way you do? Check out this episode of Choosing Simple, where I talk about recently unfollowing a lot of "friends" and influencers online, how it has changed my life, and why I think it will change yours. 

FROM THIS EPISODE:

Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays Series -- https://thefewellhomestead.com/redeeming-home-for-the-holidays/

2021 The Homestead Journal Planner -- https://homesteadersofamerica.com/product/2021-the-homestead-journal-planner-pre-order/

Have you ever felt like being a parent is inconvenient? We always have other things to do—clean the house, get work done. Whatever it is, sometimes, as parents, we feel like we're just trudging along at a pace we're not ok with. But what is the standard pace as a parent, after all? In today's podcast we break down a few scriptures, and we learn just what Jacob meant when he said in Genesis that he would walk at the pace of the children and livestock. Because in real life, as a parent, it's all about the pace of the least of these. And sometimes we'll find that when we slow down to their pace, life gets a little less overwhelming. 

• • FROM THIS EPISODE • • 

Genesis 33:14
Psalms 127:4-5
Proverbs 22:6
Proverbs 13:24
Ephesians 6:4

BONUS EPISODE -- With fears rising about the recent coronavirus, I wanted to take a moment to speak some common sense information into your life. Talk to you about naturally preventing the virus. And just having some real life talk about the virus and the epidemiology of it all. 

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In a society filled with pressures and burdens, the last thing you need as a woman and mama is to have the burden of "looking pretty". In this episode, Amy talks about something she recently experienced, and how the judgements of other women can weigh heavy. We take a look at 1 Peter 3, and what God has to say about true beauty. We encourage one another to do what makes us happy, not what burdens us in this lifestyle of beauty. If "making" yourself beautiful is something you love doing, that's great! If you don't want to wear makeup, that's ok too! But at no time should it ever be a burden to you.

IN THIS EPISODE -- 

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves." [ 1 Peter 3:3-5 NIV ]

An instagram follower recently asked me how I find time to sit and enjoy life in the midst of the everyday chaos, so I decided to answer her in this week's podcast. The reality is that there are several different ways to find joy, but the ultimate key is choosing and creating joy. Listen to some stories I share in this week's episode, and maybe even carve some time to find your own joy today. 

• • IN THIS PODCAST • •

All scriptures taken from the NIV  version of the Bible.

"...and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." -- 2 Corinthians 10:5

"Rejoice always, pray continually,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." -- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." -- Romans 12:12

"Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior." -- Habakuk 3:17-18

"Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, or because of these surpassingly great revelations.Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.  That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." -- 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 

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Do you ever wonder why you waste your time trying? Why do I try to mop when my kids are going to run through with dirty shoes again. Why do I waste my time trying to cook when no one appreciates it? Why do I even try to get my garden going when it's just going to rain and rain and rain? Or even the harder issues, like why do I even try in my marriage, with my kids, with that friend that is difficult? Whether it's the everyday mundane or the more serious, often times we find ourself asking this question. Today I'm going to go through two scriptures with you, and a whole lot of inspiration, that may help you navigate this difficult part of life. 

•• Scriptures in this episode ••

1 Corinthians 10:31 & 33
2 Corinthians 9:24-27

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In the first episode of the Choosing Simple podcast, I want to talk to you about who I (Amy) am, how I get here, and what my goals are for the choosing simple podcast! Get to know me a little better before we head into the nitty gritty life of a homesteading mama, wife, and homemaker.