The Heritage Household

The advice every Christian mom hears about "just managing the house" is too small. Your home is not a checklist,  it's a legacy in motion, and Marissa Rice is naming the bigger mission behind it.

After years of sharing under Raising Rices, Marissa introduces the new Heritage Household vision and explains why this rebrand is more than a new name. She lays out the heart behind the podcast: helping women move beyond survival mode...

How do you build family rhythms that actually work for your household—not someone else's?

In Part 2 of this series on family rhythms, Marissa Rice moves from the “why” behind household rhythms to the practical “how.” Instead of copying another mom's schedule or trying to overhaul your entire household overnight, you'll learn how to identify what matters most to your family and create simple anchors tha...

How do you create a peaceful, intentional Christian home when there is always more laundry, another meal to make, children who need you, homeschool lessons to finish, and unexpected interruptions?

In this episode of the Raising Rices Podcast, Marissa Rice shares why healthy family rhythms can be more helpful than rigid schedules—and why the goal of biblical homemaking isn't getting everything done. It's faithfully stewarding ...

In Part 2 of this series on raising children to steward responsibility, Marissa moves from the biblical foundation to the practical application of building a family team. Discover why household responsibilities are about far more than getting work done—they are opportunities to shape character, cultivate faithfulness, and prepare children for adulthood.

In this episode, Marissa shares why not every chore should be paid, how t...

In this first episode of a two-part series, Marissa shares why Christian parents should focus on raising contributors instead of consumers. Children were not created simply to be entertained, served, or kept comfortable. They were created to grow in responsibility, faithfulness, service, and stewardship.

This episode explores the biblical purpose of work, why household responsibilities are an important part of discipleship, and how...

Welcome back to the Raising Rices Podcast!

In this special episode, we're talking about one of the most important truths God has been teaching our family over the past several years:

Your home is your first ministry.

As Christian parents, it's easy to become consumed with schedules, school lessons, sports, chores, and the never-ending demands of everyday life. But what if the ordinary mome...

This week on the Raising Rices Podcast, we're talking about one of the most overlooked aspects of Christian parenting: household culture.

Every home has a culture. Every family is teaching something. The question is whether that culture is being built intentionally or accidentally.

In this episode, Marissa Rice explores why Christian families need more than good intentions. They need a clear vision for the kind of household they ar...

Many Christian parents focus on teaching biblical truth, but few realize that discipleship is happening every moment of every day. Long before children understand theology, they absorb the culture of their home.

In this episode, Marissa Rice explores how every household is shaping the hearts, habits, and beliefs of the next generation. You'll learn why family culture matters, how daily rhythms form lasting values, and practical way...

In this final episode of the More Than Virtue podcast series, we conclude our verse-by-verse study of Proverbs 31 by exploring Proverbs 31:31:

"Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates."

This beautiful closing verse reminds us that a life of faithful obedience to God will eventually bear fruit.

Throughout Proverbs 31, we've seen a woman marked by wisdom, diligence, stewardship, kindness, generos...

Why do so many Christian moms feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and emotionally exhausted—even when they love the Lord and desire to faithfully serve their families?

In this episode of Raising Rices, Marissa sits down with Christian motherhood mentor Alicia Bennett, founder of Mobilizer Mom, to have an honest conversation about the mental load of motherhood, the lies that quietly...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:29:

"Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all."

At first glance, this verse can sound like a competition among women. But when we look closer, we discover a beautiful truth: biblical excellence is not about outperforming others. It is about faithfully living out the calling God has given you.

In a world filled with comparison, social media pre...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we arrive at what many consider the most important verse in the entire Proverbs 31 passage:

Proverbs 31:30

"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."

After studying the diligence, wisdom, stewardship, kindness, and faithfulness of the Proverbs 31 woman, we discover the foundation beneath it all:

The fear of the Lord.

This verse reminds ...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:28:

"Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."

This beautiful verse gives us a glimpse into the fruit of faithful motherhood, biblical parenting, and long-term discipleship.

In a world focused on quick results and instant success, Scripture reminds us that raising children is a long game. The seeds we plant through prayer...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:27:

"She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness."

What does it mean to truly steward a home well?

In a culture filled with distraction, busyness, and overwhelm, the Proverbs 31 woman offers a powerful example of intentional living. She is attentive to the needs of her family, diligent in her responsibilities, and faithful...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:24 and what it reveals about biblical homemaking, productivity, and purposeful work.

The Proverbs 31 woman is not idle—she is intentional, creative, and fruitful. She works with her hands, produces something of value, and extends that work beyond her home in a way that blesses others.

But what does this look like for women today?

How do we balance homemak...

What is family worship—and why do so many Christian families struggle to make it a consistent part of their home?

In this episode of Raising Rices, Marissa walks through the biblical purpose of family worship and how it serves as a foundation for raising children in the knowledge and fear of the Lord.

Many parents desire a Christ-centered home but feel unsure where to begin. This conversation brings clarity, encouragement, an...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we walk through Proverbs 31:23 and explore the powerful connection between a godly wife, a strong marriage, and a respected husband.

“Her husband is known in the gates…” — this verse gives us a glimpse into how a woman’s faithfulness in the home impacts far more than just her daily tasks. It shapes the strength, confidence, and leadership of her husband...

What if the strength of your faith—and your children’s faith—was not built on occasional moments, but on daily habits?

In this episode of Raising Rices, Marissa shares the importance of cultivating Habits of Grace within the home and why Christian families must move beyond inconsistent devotionals into intentional, structured discipleship.

In a culture that prioritizes feelings and convenience, this conversation c...

In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we take a closer look at Proverbs 31:22 and what it reveals about biblical homemaking, dignity, and intentional living.

What does it mean for a Christian woman to create a home that reflects peace, order, and beauty—without falling into comparison or perfectionism?

The Proverbs 31 woman is not defined by outward appearance, but her life reflects something deeper: a heart rooted...