175 | How to Create a Peaceful Home in a "Bad News" World: Politics, Conspiracy Theories, and Protecting Your Family with Jennifer Pepito

About this episode

Lindsey Maestas and Jennifer Pepito discuss creating a peaceful home amidst the chaos of the news and societal issues.

In this conversation, I sit down with Jennifer Pepito, author of Habits for a Sacred Home and host of the Restoration Home podcast, to talk about how easy it is to become consumed by the constant stream of news, opinions, and outrage, and how that weight doesn't just stay on our phones, it follows us into our tone, our conversations, and the atmosphere of our homes. Jennifer shares insight from history, reflecting on how many revolutions were fueled by anger, only to leave people in an even more broken place. It's not about ignoring what's happening in the world, but learning how to navigate it with wisdom, focusing on what we can actually steward well. This episode is a reminder that the peace of God is not passive, it's protective. And that when we fix our minds on what is good, excellent, and lovely, it doesn't just change us, it shapes what our children experience and carry with them. If you've been feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or even frustrated by the state of the world, this conversation will gently call you back to what is yours to tend, your heart, your home, and the people right in front of you. You can learn more from Jennifer Pepito and explore her books here…

People in this episode

Host: Lindsey Maestas

Guest: Jennifer Pepito

Topics covered

• peaceful home
• bad news
• politics
• conspiracy theories
• family protection
• navigating news
• spirituality

Keywords

• peace
• home atmosphere
• news consumption
• family
• spiritual guidance
• emotional well-being
• parenting
• wisdom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Restoration Home

Books & works: Habits for a Sacred Home, Don't Burn Your Own House Down: Prioritizing Your Spouse, Your Marriage, and Yourself for a Deeper Connection

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