Lessons From The Farm | Nicki Koziarz artwork

Lessons From The Farm | Nicki Koziarz

129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 328 ratings

Join author & speaker Nicki Koziarz in this fun but inspirational podcast! Each episode has a mix of life lessons as well as Bible teaching. Nicki and her husband own a fixer-upper farm just outside of Charlotte, NC.

Christianity Religion & Spirituality Education leadership health entrepreneurship lifestyle marketing finance entrepreneur business interview christian
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Episode #128 | When Expectations Don't Match Experience

April 09, 2024 14:55 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

Join author and speaker Nicki Koziarz for an encouraging message based on 1 Kings 18:41-46.  Be sure to check out the event Soul Shalom at Nicki's barn on May 31st-June 1st. Registration closes April 14th! CLICK HERE. 

Episode #127 | Learning To Trust God's SLOW Work

March 14, 2024 13:57 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

Join best-selling author and speaker Nicki Koziarz on episode 127 of Lessons From the Farm. In this episode Nicki is sharing one the hardest lessons God has taught her, trusting in His slow work.  Nicki also reads from her new devotional book, Wiser: 40 Decisions to Grow Daily in God’s Wisdom!  Wiser is available almost anywhere books are sold and is IN stores at Target’s across the nation. Our team thanks you for your support in purchasing books from Target!  Get the first five devot...

Episode #126 | My Husband Almost Died, What Happened & The Verse That Carried Me Through

March 06, 2024 13:21 - 29 minutes - 14.6 MB

Join Nicki Koziarz on this episdoe as she shares about what's been happening over the last few months with her family, husband and Kris's long recovery.  She also has a barnyard baby update for you and there's a new equine friend on the farm!    Mentioned in this episode:  Nicki wrote her first devotional book and it comes out March 12th! Grab your copy here. 

Episode #125 | Blessed Endings Beautiful Beginnings Session FOUR

November 28, 2023 05:01 - 19 minutes - 9.73 MB

This is session FOUR of the Blessed Endings Beauitful Beginnings Bible study!    Click here to get the digital copy of the Bible study!  Click here to get the printed version of the Bible study!   

Episode #124 | Blessed Endings Beautiful Beginnings Session THREE

November 28, 2023 05:01 - 18 minutes - 25 MB

This is session THREE of the Blessed Endings Beautiful Beginnings Bible Study!   Click here to get the digital copy of the Bible study. Click here to get the printed version of the Bible study.   

Episode #123 | Blessed Endings Beautiful Beginnings Session TWO

November 28, 2023 05:01 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

This is Session TWO of the Blessed Endings Beauitful Beginnings Bible Study!    Click here to grab the digital version of the study.  Click here to grab the printed version of the study. 

Episode #122 | Blessed Endings Beautiful Beginnings Bible Study Session ONE

November 28, 2023 05:01 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

This is the first session of the Blessed Endings Beautiful Beginnings Bible study with Nicki Koziarz. Session TWO is on episode #123, Session THREE is on episode #124 and Session FOUR is on episode #125. Grab a copy of the digitial version by CLICKING HERE.  Grab a copy of the printed version by CLICKING HERE. 

Episode #121 | If the holidays feel hard ... I get it.

November 21, 2023 14:56 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

Join Nicki Koziarz on this episode as she shares some ways to help ease the aches of the holidays ahead.    Mentioned in this episode:  Blessed Endings, Beauitful Beginnings Bible Study will be available November 28th! You can preorder the digital version now by clicking here.  The four audio teachings will be available through this podcast beginning November 28th. Be sure to subscribe so you can listen in!  If life feels really hard right now, grab a copy of the book Flooded for s...

Episode #120 | Lets Talk & Learn Something About the Viral Song: What was I made for?

November 14, 2023 20:27 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Join best-selling author and speaker, Nicki Koziarz for a short teaching today on the viral song that is all over social media, "What was I made for?"  In this episode Nicki mentions:  Ephesians 2:10  Get subscribed at nickikoziarz.com so you can be the first to know about the Blessed Endings, Beautiful Beginnings Bible Study!    Nicki's Favorite Things for this episode:  Britney Spears Memoir  The fun water-like drink to help get your water in:  1 packet of Sonic Ocean Water...

Episode #119 | Time to Start Slinging Some Stones

September 27, 2023 16:57 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

Join Nicki Koziarz today for a short teaching on David and Goliath and an important medical update on one of her sons. In this episode Nicki also mentions these things:  The Book Your New Now Snail Mucin (yes!!!)     

Episode #118 | Just A Hodge Podge of Things

September 18, 2023 14:04 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

Join Nicki on episode #118 as she shares some more family updates and a specific way you can be praying for two of their boys this week. She's also sharing a very important lesson God is teaching her in this new season of life, there's an exciting barnyard baby update, and someone new is on stall rest this time!  Nicki is also sharing a few things she's really loving right now, here are the links to all three things mentioned:  1. The castor oil packs were a hit on the last episode! Here...

Episode #117 | The boys are home/Getting back into a rhythm here!

August 30, 2023 19:12 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

On this episode, Nicki is back! Her boys are home and she is sharing a little bit of their homecoming story/process. Nicki also has a barnyard baby update for you and she's sharing a few things she's really loving right now!    Here are the links mentioned in today's episode:  Dog Alarm Clock to help kids know when to get up! CLICK HERE  Queen of Thrones Castor Oil CLICK HERE 

Episode #116 | Our boys are coming home!

June 22, 2023 16:06 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

Join Nicki for this special update episode as she shares an update on their adoption and the homecoming that's happening!  In this episdoe Nicki also shares a fun way for you to study the Bible with her this Summer through Proverbs 31 Ministries. Click here to sign up for the Your New Now Online Study!   

Episode #115 | 6 Lessons I've Learned As A Wife

May 16, 2023 17:11 - 38 minutes - 18.8 MB

Join author and speaker Nicki Koziarz as she shares six lessons she's learned as a wife.    Mentioned in this episode:    If you are interested in bringing Nicki in to teach at your church, click here for the booking form.  Family Life Weekend to Remember Conference, click here.  The Power of a Praying Wife, click here. 

Episode #114 | 8 Lessons I've Learned As A Mom

May 11, 2023 18:50 - 28 minutes - 46.4 MB

Episode #113 | How do you know you're finished with something? | Finished Season

April 05, 2023 16:29 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Join author and speaker Nicki Koziarz as she dives into season number four from her newest book, Your New Now. Season number four is about finishing well and you will hear some clues about how to know you're entering this season and study Moses to see how he finished his assignment well.  Also mentioned on this episdoe:  Get 15% off your purchase from beddy's by clicking this link and using code: NICKIK!  To take the free assesment to find out which transition season you are in, click ...

Episode #112 | Do you resist change? | Season of Cultivation

March 29, 2023 16:47 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

In this episode, Nicki is sharing an adoption update and she's diving into the third season from her new book, Your New Now, the season of cultivation.  Click here to check out Beddy's new Spring of 2023 line and be sure to use code NICKIK for 15% off!       

Episode #111| 3 Ways To Know God Is Speaking | Separation Season

March 06, 2023 18:23 - 6 minutes - 9.56 MB

This is a special episode with guest, Katie Haines. Katie works really close with Nicki and has helped with so much of the content development for Nicki's new book, Your New Now. Katie is here to teach a short lesson on season number two from the book: A Season of Separation.  Your New Now is available for preoders whereverer books are sold and be sure to head to www.nickikoziarz.com/yournewnow to grab your exclusive ticket to the Your New Now Online Conference. 

Episode #110 | What's Next And Now For You? | Development Season

February 24, 2023 14:06 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MB

Join Nicki Koziarz in this episode as she begins teaching about the life of Moses and the four seasons of transition he went through. In this episode, Nicki encourages you to take the free assessment she and her team created to help you discover what type of transition season you are in. CLICK HERE to take the assessment.  Lessons from the Farm podcast would like to thank the company Beddys for helping support bringing the Koziarz boys home! Beddys is an incredible company with a product Y...

Episode #109 | Revivals, Loosing Weight SLOWLY And Finding Resolve In The NOW

February 16, 2023 19:26 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MB

On this episode, Nicki invited one of her best friends, Kristi D. onto the show! You will love Kristi and this conversation they had about revivals, Kristi's health journey and how to transition well when you are on a long journey.  In this episode, Kristi D. mentions her trainer and you can connect with them both on Instagram and follow Kristi's journey!  Kristi: @kdnoles1 Kirsten: @kirsten_quickfit    And you can get access to the Your New Now online conference by pre-ordering yo...

Episode #108 | One Of The Craziest Things That's Happened To Me During Prayer

February 08, 2023 18:16 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

Join Nicki Koziarz as she shares about Ephesians 6 and what it meant to her this week as her daughter was in a car accident and when she was able to talk to her boys. She also has an update about her chickens and the feed fiasco!  Be sure to pre-order Your New Now and grab your virtual ticket for the Your New Now online conference. Get your pre-order goodies here: www.nickikoziarz.com/yournewnow

Episode #107 | Chicken-Tok & First-Time Author Journey with Rebecca George

February 02, 2023 16:14 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MB

Join Nicki Koziarz on this episode as she discusses her recent findings on Chicken-Tok and what she's doing about the Fixer Upper Farms' lack of egg production.  Nicki is also sharing about the amazing preorder incentives available today for her next book Your New Now. Head to nickikoziarz.com/yournewnow to redeem those incentives and get exclusive access to the release day Your New Now online conference.  New author, Rebecca George also joins Nicki on this episode and they discuss Rebec...

Episode #106 | Confessing An Idol In My Life

January 27, 2023 12:25 - 18 minutes - 9.14 MB

Join author and speaker Nicki Koziarz as she shares a short teaching today based on Genesis 31:17-35.  Nicki mentions these two resources:  Why Her? book Rachel & Leah Bible Study 

Episode #105 | The Silence In The Now

January 18, 2023 16:23 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

Join Bible teacher Nicki Koziarz as she teaches on Matthew 15:21-28 and shares a message of encouragement for the days it seems like Jesus is being silent in your right here, right now.    Nicki has a new book coming out on March 14th, 2022 titled Your New Now. You can help support this message and Nicki by pre-ordering your copy! Click Here to Pre-Order today!   

Episode 104 | Is it a quitting or a consistency problem?

January 11, 2023 19:43 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

If you feel like you are going in circles this second week in January, you are not alone! Join speaker, author, and farm mom, Nicki Koziarz on this episode as she teaches on Daniel 6. Nicki shares the four areas she's struggling to be the most consistent in her life with right now and this teaching will really encourage you.  Nicki mentions THIS QUIZ at the end of this episode. We would love for you to take it so you'll be ready to learn on the next podcast episode as Nicki begins teaching...

Episode #103 | A Big Life Update: We're Adopting!

January 04, 2023 16:50 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

Join Nicki Koziarz and her husband Kris today for a very special life update on Lessons From the Farm!   

Episode #102 | Final Thoughts for 2022 | Unmet Expectations

December 15, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 64 MB

Join Nicki Koziarz for this last episode of 2022 on Lessons From the Farm as she has a short Bible teaching for you based on Luke 2:1-7 and our potential unmet expectations. Plus Nicki shares a sneak peek into her new book coming out in March 2023!! She also has a bittersweet barnyard baby update for you. To take the assessment she mentions during this episode, CLICK HERE.  

Episode #101 | Take Back Your Joy w/ Nicole Jacobsmyer

October 26, 2022 15:34 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

This is our last episode for the series Falling Into Place and this is one you are going to LOVE. Nicki invited her friend Nicole Jacobsmyer onto the show to share about her story of finding joy when life felt impossible. Nicole has been through so much and no matter what your life looks like today, you will be encouraged and challenged by her story.  Click here to grab Nicole's book!     

100 EPISODES!!! | 100 Lessons!!

October 20, 2022 11:56 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

Here we are, episode #100! It's a day to celebrate and recap some of the best lessons we've learned here on the podcast.  Thank you for being here and if you'd like to grab a copy of the 100 Lessons Nicki shares on this episode head to nickikoziarz.com/freebies!         

Episode #99 | I Don't Believe In Coincidence's | LaJun & Valora Cole

October 12, 2022 17:07 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MB

As we continue with our Fall series, Falling Into Place, Nicki has an incredible conversation for you about falling into place with divine encounters, meaning the people God sends into our lives.  In this episode, Nicki and her guests, LaJun & Valora Cole, talk about the unlikely way God brought their friendship together and how you can also have divine encounters like this.  LaJun & Valora have a new book out about this very topic and you can grab it by CLICKING HERE.  And as always, ...

Episode #98 | Falling Into Place {NEW SERIES!} | Amanda Pittman

October 05, 2022 15:35 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

Welcome to season FIVE on Lessons From the Farm with Nicki Koziarz! In this episode, we are kicking off a new season and a new series titled: Falling Into Place. Nicki is joined by best-selling author Amanda Pittman as she helps us learn to fall into confidence in our lives. You can grab Amanda's new book here: STAND IN CONFIDENCE.  Nicki also has your beloved barnyard baby update at the end! To hear Nicki teach in person at one of her upcoming events CLICK here for her schedule. Or, to...

Episode #97 | Summer 2022 Lesson #2: Watch for snakes!

July 27, 2022 17:36 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

Join best-selling author and speaker Nicki Koziarz for the second lesson of Summer 2022: Watch for snakes!  Mentioned in this episode:  Click here to join us in partnering with Spoken Worldwide for the month of July! All first-time donations will be doubled so watch your $10 turn into $20 and let's help and encourage this incredible organization.  Scripture References: Numbers 21: 4-9  Click here to grab Nicki's latest book, Flooded: The 5 Best Decisions to Make When Life is Hard & D...

Episode #96 | Summer 2022 Lessons #1: Close The Gate

July 20, 2022 18:38 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Join best-selling author and speaker Nicki Koziarz as she kicks off her Summer 2022 series! This series is fun but also filled with some incredible Bible teaching. You won't want to miss hearing about the greatest barnyard baby escape thus far and what the Lord is teaching Nicki about learning to close gates in her life.  On this episode, Nicki also challenges all of us to join her in an incredible movement of God through supporting an amazing organization called Spoken Worldwide. They...

Episode #95 | Fighting For Consistency with Your Dreams!

June 15, 2022 18:29 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

Join author & speaker Nicki Koziarz for the third and final episode of this series: The Consistency In You. Nicki is teaching on how to be consistent with the dreams, vision, or purpose God has given you for your life! In this episode, Nicki shares a really fun update on the Fixer Upper Farm and challenges you to not give up on YOUR dreams.   

Episode #94 | How to Heal Your Brain From Quitting

June 09, 2022 14:39 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

Join author & speaker Nicki Koziarz on this episode for inspirational teaching on healing your brain from the patterns of quitting. If you've had stress, Covid, or hormone struggles, your brain might need some help in building consistency! Join Nicki for this super helpful conversation as she challenges us to look at our brains though a spiritual, science, and strategy-driven approach to healing our brains.  In this episode Nicki mentions:  Romans 12:2  5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn't ...

Episode #93 | New Series! The Consistency in You

June 01, 2022 23:26 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

Join author and speaker Nicki Koziarz as she kicks off Summer 2022 with a new series, The Consistency in You!  Mentioned in this episode:  Roots & Refuge on YouTube   

Episode #92 | But, are we even praying?

May 26, 2022 19:19 - 30 minutes - 14.9 MB

Join Nicki for a stand-alone episode today on the importance of prayer as she shares a concept that has changed and challenged her.    Grab your free download of See-Over Prayers here: CLICK HERE

Episode #91 | Nurturing Connection With Renee Swope

March 23, 2022 18:16 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

Join Nicki and her guest Renee Swope for this great conversation about what it means to navigate and nurture connections with older teens and young adult children!    Renee has a new book out titled: A Confident Mom and you can grab it by clicking here!  Follow Renee on IG @ReneeSwope or find her on Facebook: Renee Swope 

Episode #90 | All The Single Ladies w/ Kendra LeGrand

March 17, 2022 12:32 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

Join Nicki and her guest Kendra LeGrand as they discuss navigating and nurturing seasons of being single, dating, and how married people can speak life into these types of relationships!     Follow Kendra on IG @kendralegrand and be sure to check out her new podcast FriendChip when it releases on March 20th!     

Episode #89 | Navigating & Nurturing Motherhood

March 10, 2022 19:02 - 40 minutes - 56 MB

Join Nicki and her guest Kaley Thompson as they discuss navigating and nurturing motherhood, especially when you have kids under the age of 5! Be sure to follow Kaley on IG @Kriverathompson and grab a copy of her devotional here!   And grab our latest freebie, 5 Blessings to Speak Over Your Children by clicking here! 

Episode #88 | New Series! Nurturing & Navigating Real Life Relationships

March 03, 2022 00:25 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB

We are back and kicking off a brand new series! Over the next few weeks we are talking about all things relationship related. Join Nicki on this episode with speaker and influencer Courtnaye Richard as they discuss marriage.  Mentioned in this episode:  Grab Courtnaye's 4-day devotional on YouVersion by clicking here.  Get a copy of the Power of a Praying Wife by clicking here. 

Episode #88 | New Series! Nurting & Navigating Real Life Relationships

March 03, 2022 00:25 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB

We are back and kicking off a brand new series! Over the next few weeks we are talking about all things relationship related. Join Nicki on this epsidoe with speaker and influncer Courtnaye Richard as they discuss marriage.  Mentioned in this episdoe:  Grab Courtnaye's 4-day devotional on YouVersion by clicking here.  Get a copy of the Power of a Praying Wife by clicking here. 

Episode #87 | 5 Habits for 2022

February 03, 2022 23:59 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this epsidoe Nicki is giving you a little pep talk for 2022! This is not the year to give up, quit or walk away from those assignments God has given you.  Join Nicki as she walks you through 5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn't Quit! You can buy the book here. 

Episode #86 | Making God Aligned Goals

January 27, 2022 15:49 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

Maybe you don't like goals, maybe you LOVE them! No mattter where you lie on the goal-setting spectrum, Nicki Koziarz has a challenging teaching for you today! Join her on this epsidoe as she unpacks three things to consider as you make God-aligned goals.   

Episode #85 | So, you want to buy a farm?

January 19, 2022 19:05 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

I hear from people that are so curious about having a farm, and I love it! So today, I'm telling you a lot I know. Including a breakdown of cost and time, two very important factors!   In this episode I'm sharing five things Kris and I wish we would've known before starting a farm.  Also mentioned in this episode:  Grab your Bible Study Methods & Motivation online course by clicking here! 

Episode #84 | 8 Things To Think About For A Word For Your Year

January 13, 2022 13:13 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

Head to nickikoziarz.com and grab the online course Bible Study Methods & Motivation to head into 2022 strong with your Bible study.  

Episode #83 | Our Covid Canceled Christmas + 3 Questions of Reflection

January 06, 2022 14:36 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

Mentioned in this episode:    Join the Bible Study Methods & Motivation Online Course by clicking here! 

Episode #82 | Liz Marie Galvan | Cultivating Your Calling Final Episode

November 24, 2021 16:19 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Mentioned in today's episode:    Follow Liz on Instagram @lizmariegalvan!  Grab Liz's newest book, Cozy White Cottage 100 Ways to Be Cozy All Year Long! 

Episode #81 | 10 Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Calling

November 17, 2021 23:48 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

Mentioned in this episode:  Take your spiritual gifts test at www.nickikoziarz.com! 

Episode #80 | How People Pleasing Can Compromise Your Calling w/ Karen Ehman

November 03, 2021 18:17 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

On this episode of our series Cultivating Your Calling, Nicki is joined by author, speaker and friend, Karen Ehman. Karen and Nicki chat about people pleasing and what this can do to your calling. You're really going to love this episode!  Grab a copy of Karen's newest book, When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable by CLICKING HERE. 

Guests

Nicole Walters
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

@nickikoziarz 16 Episodes
@ljallen20 1 Episode
@kathilipp 1 Episode
@dukeslee 1 Episode
@amandabaconbits 1 Episode
@jenfulwiler 1 Episode
@shoddemiller 1 Episode
@sortaawesomepod 1 Episode
@jamiebgolden 1 Episode
@chrystalhurst 1 Episode