1KHO 580: Family Doesn't Have to Be Perfect in Order to Be Strong | Jessica Smartt, Come On Home

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Families are never flawless—but they can still be resilient, connected, and full of joy. In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Jessica Smartt returns for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build a home your kids want to come back to. Drawing from her new book, Come On Home, Jessica shares stories of life on a family compound, the hidden challenges that shape everyday parenting, and the surprising ways legacy is forged through ordinary, imperfect moments. This episode is equal parts practical and heartfelt. From sibling rivalries to marriage struggles, from planting long-term seeds of connection to embracing laughter in the chaos, Jessica’s wisdom is relatable for every season of family life. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing enough,” this conversation will encourage you that the small things matter more than you think. There are lots of laughs in this one! Listen in and share it with a friend. A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below: Select Quote: Head to www.selectquote.com/1000hours to learn more. BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns NIV Application Bible - visit www.NIVapplicationbible.com if you’re looking to grow in your understanding of Scripture and make it real in your daily life. Capstone Wellness - For over 24 years, Capstone has helped thousands of families on their path to healing. Learn more at capstonewellness.com/1000hours NurtureLife - Head to NurtureLife.com/1000HOURS55 and use code 1000HOURS55 for 55% off your first order PLUS free shipping. Wayfair - Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Earthley - Use the code 1000hours to get 10% off your next purchase at www.earthley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:23.6	HelloVet.
0:26.2	Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside podcast.
0:28.5	My name is Ginny Urch.
0:29.5	I'm the founder of 1000 Hours Outside.
0:31.5	And I have just read a fantastic book.
0:34.3	It was so compelling.
0:35.8	It drew me in from the very beginning.
0:37.2	It's funny. It's practical.
0:39.7	The author is their second time here. Jessica Smart, welcome.
0:43.6	Thank you. It is such an honor to be here. And I just, I am so just honestly proud of you and what you're doing.
0:50.0	You are really making an impact on parents. And I I just I love your courage and willingness to tackle
0:55.6	things that might be hard might be uh you know just things we haven't thought about before but you do
1:02.1	that in such a grace filled way and I'm just so thankful for what you do. Well it's so nice of you.
1:08.4	Thank you for saying that. I really appreciate it.
1:11.3	I love that we've connected. We talked before about your last book, and the name is escaping me because you have memory-making mom. Yeah. Let them be kids. We talked about Let Them Be Kids. That's what we talked about. And it's been a bit. We talked about Let Them Be Kids. And you have this new book out. It's called Come on Home, a Grace-filled guide to raising a family who loves and likes each other.
1:32.0	And I just feel like you nailed it. I mean, it was so compelling from the very beginning and
1:37.1	amusing and just funny and so relatable and so, so many practical ideas. So I would love for you
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