Homemaker Portrait | Georgetta Christensen

I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Georgetta Christensen, who was nominated by her daughter Lydia Vest. Here’s some of what Lydia had to say about her mom. 

“My mother used every opportunity available to spread the Gospel, to be a light-—from our neighbors, teachers, the pest control guy, and anyone who came into our home! She was ready to share and build genuine relationships.” 

From my time spent interviewing Georgetta, I can absolutely see her passion for spreading the love and good news of Jesus through her homemaking. She has faithfully served her family in the home for over 4 decades, through many trials and very difficult situations. 

As we discuss everything from simple daily challenges of running a home to navigating a severe mental health crisis with her son, Georgetta is always quick to acknowledge God’s provision and goodness through it all. 

NOTES & LINKS

Mental Health Resources:

• SMI Support Group | p82homes.org
• Strength for His People; A Ministry for Families of the Mentally Ill by Steven Waterhouse

Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome & Mailbag
• 5:18 Meet Georgetta, Beginnings, Strengths & Weaknesses: What in the World is Oleo?
• 18:09 Expectations: What's for Dinner & Sibling Rivalry
• 20:14 Special Challenges: Military Life Strategies, Mental Health Crisis, Caring for Aging Parents
• 34:58 Hospitality: Sharing Homemaking with Kids & Experiences of an Open Home
• 39:20 Priorities & Current Homemaking Season: Free-styling, but with Lists
• 44:18 Homemaking Q & A: fails, wins, favorites, signature dish
• 52:54 The Art of Home & Titus 2 Wisdom
• 1:00:23 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Reminders