Faith-Filled Preparedness for Christian Women: Joyfully Prepared

When the power goes out, clean water becomes priceless.

Today we’re talking about the one thing you can’t live without during hurricane season: water.

We’ll break down:

How much water you actually need for your family

Smart ways to store water, even in small spaces

Why you also need a plan to bring water in when your stash runs out

Three simple steps to making questionable water safer: filter the chunks, reduce turbidity, and purify it (...

What if getting prepared didn’t feel overwhelming?
This week, I’m walking you through my free 12-Week Hurricane Preparedness Checklist—designed for real families, real budgets, and real life.

Inside this episode:

Why a 12-week countdown gives you calm (not chaos)

The 4 categories that keep prep simple and focused

How to customize the checklist for your family using the “prep profile”

What’s on the back of the checklist (yep, we’re talkin...

In this episode, we cover:

What a 72-hour kit is—and why I call it a Peace of Mind Bag

A not-so-hypothetical story about Tic Tacs and no flashlight (you’ll feel seen)

What to pack for you, your family, your pets, and even your car

Why packing extra underwear can feel like a survival superpower

A 5-item challenge to help you take quick action today

Where to grab my free printable checklists to make it even easier

🎒 Download the Peace of M...

In this episode:
✅ Wendi’s real-life hurricane prep stories (what worked + what flopped)
✅ Why knowing what you have — and where it is — matters so much
✅ How to prep food for maximum comfort and minimum stress
✅ The #1 mindset trap moms fall into during storm prep
✅ A fun 10-minute game to get your hurricane gear checked + ready
✅ Encouragement to prep from a place of peace, not fear

Mentioned resources:

Hurricane lamps, generators, and a...

In this episode of Joyfully Prepared, Wendi continues the story she began in part one, opening up about how God helped her reframe her identity and healing journey after a season of deep heartbreak.

You’ll hear how she:

Discovered that her purpose was not just motherhood — but her identity as a daughter of God

Began to reframe her experiences, seeing them as things that happened for her, not to her

Learned to shift from guilt and compa...

In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared podcast, Wendi gets real about the weight of motherhood — and how carrying it all nearly broke her.

• She shares how she slipped into unhealthy patterns:
• Never letting her kids experience consequences
• Neglecting her own physical and emotional needs
• Skipping connection with her husband
• Believing no one else could handle things “right”
• Caring too much about what other moms thought — and silently j...

What would you grab if you had to leave your home in five minutes?
Most moms would panic—and understandably so. That’s why this episode is a gentle, grace-filled walk through what belongs in a 72-hour kit for babies, toddlers, and kids.

Inside this episode, Wendi shares:

Why this isn’t about fear—it’s about love

The difference between a diaper bag and a 72-hour emergency kit

Real-life scenarios where this kit makes a massive difference

W...

In this episode, Wendi reflects on her own wheat journey—from her mom’s beautiful stone-ground loaves to her own slightly tragic first attempts at homemade bread. With humor and warmth, she shares:

The dreamy idea of grinding your own flour... and the real-life learning curve

A few simple wheat basics (hard vs. soft wheat, flour freshness, and storage)

The importance of soaking grains and flour for digestion and texture

Common beginner...

In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi sits down with Dr. Kaz—a seasoned coach for athletes and executives—to demystify insulin resistance. You'll learn:

What insulin resistance really is (hint: it’s more than just a buzzword)

The “cheerleaders-in-the-hallway” analogy that makes blood sugar easy to understand

How insulin resistance can lead to brain fog, belly fat, mood swings, high blood pressure, cholesterol issues,...

In today’s episode, Wendi plays a round of “3 Lies and a Truth” — preparedness style! She’ll walk you through three common myths that keep people stuck or overwhelmed when it comes to being ready for emergencies. You'll learn:

Why preparedness isn’t just for doomsday types

How to get started without spending a fortune

Why it’s okay (and expected) to learn as you go

The powerful truth that preparedness is really just love in action

With ...

When the power goes out, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—especially when hungry kids are staring at you like you’re the generator. In this episode, Wendi shares:

• What to do in the first 10 minutes of a power outage
• No-cook and minimal-cook emergency meal ideas
• Cozy ways to make a stressful moment feel like a family adventure
• Her favorite tools, gear, and prep-ahead tips
• Why progress matters more than perfection in preparedness
• A gentle...

In This Episode, Wendi Shares:

A personal birthday reflection filled with joy, tenderness, and encouragement

A message to her younger self—and to every woman feeling stretched too thin

Why joy isn’t always loud, and how to find it in quiet moments

How to redirect your thoughts toward peace and abundance

The spiritual heart of true self-reliance (and the trap of entitlement)

How to gently model accountability for your children

One simple p...

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What companion planting is (and why it’s not just for garden nerds)

Why herbs are the ultimate multitaskers in your garden

How to place herbs like basil, rosemary, and mint to support your fruits and vegetables

The best culinary and medicinal uses for 9 powerhouse herbs

Wendi’s favorite tips and fun analogies that make gardening feel doable and delightful

Herbs covered in this episode:
Basil, Rosemary, Thyme...

Key Points:

Insanely Long Shelf Life: Lasts 5–10 years when stored properly—no more tossing forgotten eggs.

Always in Stock: Your emergency stash of kitchen gold—never run out of eggs for recipes.

No Refrigeration Needed: Store them in your pantry, perfect for power outages or camping.

Versatile Use: Works well in scrambled eggs, omelets, quiches, bread, pancakes, and more.

Eliminates Food Waste: Avoid cracked or forgotten eggs—just sco...

Intro: A gentle reminder that preparedness is about progress, not perfection.

The Myth of Perfection in Preparedness: Letting go of unrealistic expectations and appreciating the power of taking small steps.

Small Steps = Big Empowerment: Inspired by The Gap and The Gain, recognizing the progress you’ve made and celebrating those gains.

Letting Go of Perfection: Embracing preparedness as a mindset and living with intention.

Conclusion: ...

What We Cover in This Episode:

🍽️ Why wheat, beans, oil, salt & sugar aren’t “enough” on their own
😬 How food fatigue & digestion issues make long-term survival harder
🌾 How to store and actually cook with wheat, beans, oil, salt & sugar
🥦 What to add to your food storage for a well-balanced pantry

📌 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Wheat can be sprouted for fresh nutrients & cooked whole for variety.
✔️ Beans are great, but they ...

🧸 Why Kids Reject Food Storage Meals

📖 Food Neophobia (Fear of New Foods)

• Kids are wired to resist new foods—it’s a survival instinct!
• Taste buds are more sensitive, making new flavors overwhelming.
• Stress makes picky eating worse. If they won’t eat it now, they won’t eat it in an emergency.

✅ How to Make Food Storage Work for Kids:
✔️ Store what they already eat
✔️ Introduce food storage meals now
✔️ Keep familiar seas...

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why the Minnesota Starvation Experiment proves food fatigue is real
✔️ How Survivor contestants struggle with hunger, yet still refuse certain foods
✔️ Why kids and elderly adults are the most likely to reject unfamiliar food
✔️ How food storage can fail if it’s built around “survival foods” instead of real meals
✔️ Simple ways to make sure your food storage is actually usable

🔹 Key Takeaways:

✅ F...

Have you ever opened your fridge or pantry, seen random ingredients, and thought, "There’s nothing to eat!"? You’re not alone! Meal planning and food storage go hand in hand, and in this episode, I’m sharing my simple, stress-free approach to making meal planning work for your real life—even on your busiest days.

You'll learn:
✔️ Why meal planning and food storage are the perfect pair (and how they make your life easier).
✔️ The Top 1...