Far & Familiar

About Far & Familiar

Far & Familiar is the podcast for Christian moms learning to live with both roots and wings: a rooted, hospitable home and the courage to step outside what's comfortable and known. Hosted by Britt Fisher — wife, mom of four, homeschooler, home barista educator, and travel advisor — this show is a weekly invitation to notice where you've been playing it safe, and to take the next brave step anyway. Sometimes that step is across the world. Sometimes it's just opening your front door to a neighbor or a friend, even if it's before you feel "ready" to host. Each week, Britt shares honest solo reflections and rich conversations with guests who are stepping outside their comfort zones in every corner of life — in faith, motherhood, hospitality, and travel. Expect real, practical help: how to pack for a trip you're nervous to take, how to host people well even when your house isn't "ready," budget-friendly ways to actually travel more this year, what it looks like to practice hospitality toward the people already living inside your walls — loving your own family well before you ever open the door to anyone else — and small acts of courage that create a life well lived. You'll also hear from our recurring "Missionary Moms" series, spotlighting women who've said yes to radical comfort-zone-shattering faith in far-flung places — plus stories from Britt's own travel advising work, helping you dream up (and actually plan) your next adventure. Britt's guiding phrase for this season of life is simple: eyes up, doors open. It's a posture — staying alert to what God is doing around you, and staying willing to let people in, wherever you are, whatever that costs you in comfort. Whether you're deep in the diaper or teen years, dreaming of your next trip, nervous to host your first dinner, or just craving a nudge to live a little braver — pull up a chair and grab a cuppa. You belong here. New episodes every Thursday.

Publisher

Britt Fisher

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Doors Open in Cambodia: The Missionary Home Makeover that Became So Much More

   In part two of our trip recap, we head to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where our family had the joy of serving our dear missionary friends with a home makeover. Growing up, I watched my grandparents pour their lives into missions, and getting to carry that legacy forward with my own kids by my side was one of the most meaningful things we’ve ever done. I’m sharing what the makeover looked like, what God taught me about loving missionaries well, and why practical acts of service can open doors we never expected. If your heart has ever been stirred to support people on the mission field but you weren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you. Support the mission makeover project: Generous friends helped make this happen to keep out of pocket expenses for our friends at a minimum. Any additional gifts go toward reimbursing them for any remaining expenses, supporting their ministry, and blessing their family at Christmas. Venmo: @bmichfish Cash App: $bmichfish Want to join their support team or see the before and afters? Send me a message on Instagram: instagram.com/msbrittfisher

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Eyes Up in Vietnam: Rainstorms, Fish Guts, and Unexpected Friendships

   What happens when you take four kids halfway around the world and say yes to the unfamiliar? In this episode, I’m sharing our family’s adventure through Vietnam: the rainstorms that challenged our plans, an unfortunate and comical encounter with fish guts, and the conversations that turned strangers into people we’ll never forget. This trip stretched us, surprised us, and reminded me that some of the sweetest moments happen when you keep your eyes up and your doors open to the world and people around you. Whether you’re dreaming of your own big adventure or just need a nudge to step outside your comfort zone, I hope this one encourages you. Next week, we head to Cambodia, so stay tuned for the rest of the story. Places and people from this episode: Where we stayed: Villa de Magnifica on Airbnb (https://www.airbnb.com/l/vaSqZKYG) Our amazing driver: Hoang Minh- Lee (https://www.facebook.com/share/1DfQUWeuUq/?mibextid=wwXIfr) The cooking class we loved: @dongfamilycookingandtour Want help planning your own family adventure? As a Fora travel advisor, I’d love to help. Shoot me an email at britt.fisher@fora.travel (mailto:britt.fisher@fora.travel) for more info! See videos/photos from the trip + connect with me on Instagram: @msbrittfisher (https://instagram.com/msbrittfisher)

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   The Hospitality Lies We've All Believed

   The clean house. The styled table. The perfect charcuterie board. Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that's what hospitality requires. And because we never feel quite "ready," we just... don't open the door. But what if the picture in our heads isn't the one Scripture paints at all? In this episode, we'll talk about: The lie so many of us have quietly believed about hospitality, and where it actually came from What the word itself reveals (and the surprising places it shows up in our everyday language) Three people in Scripture who completely flip the "I'll host when I'm ready" mindset What real hospitality can look like in an ordinary, imperfect home like yours or mine Plus, a simple challenge to try this week that just might change how you see your front door. Eyes up, doors open.

4. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Top 5 Strategies for Flying Internationally with Kids

   Seventeen (I said 16 but my flight app leaves me standing corrected) hours on a plane. Four kids, ages 3 to 12. If that sentence makes your palms sweat, this episode is for you. Our family has done long-haul flights to Africa, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe with everything from nursing babies to tweens, and as we head out on our longest flight yet to Vietnam and Cambodia, I'm sharing the real, tested strategies that make it not just survivable but actually doable. Because too many families shelve the trip of a lifetime before they ever try it, and I don't want fear of the flight to be what keeps you home. In this episode, we'll talk about: How to pack smart, not heavy, including what goes in each kid's backpack (and why overpacking it backfires) Baby and toddler game-changers, from bassinet seats and window seats to car seat restraints and helping little ears pop In-flight strategies for the whole crew, like walking the aisles, befriending flight attendants, and the noise-canceling headphones I call a gift from the Lord How we beat jet lag on purpose by getting on destination time fast The mindset shift that matters most Whether you've got a big international trip on the calendar or you're just dreaming about one someday, I hope this gives you the courage and the practical tools to say yes. Eyes up, doors open. Mentioned in this episode: Travel Gear Faves (including travel carseats) (https://amzn.to/4zoofw5) Daily Drop Pro (https://www.dailydrop.com/pro?via=brittany-fisher) (Click the link to sign up!) Daily Drop Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@DailyDrop)

5. 

   1 Oct 2026

   (Pt 2) What Kenya Taught Me About Comfort Zones, Open Doors, and Saying Impossible Things Out Loud

   The most beautiful hospitality I've ever experienced happened in a tiny living room in Kenya. In Part 1, I shared the dream I finally said out loud and the steps that carried me to Kenya. Today, I'm taking you inside the small home of a local missionary, where I was welcomed so fully that it quietly rewrote everything I thought hospitality had to look like. If you've ever held back from opening your door because your house isn't big enough, clean enough, or Pinterest-ready enough, this one's for you. We'll talk about: What that Kenyan living room taught me about true welcome Why hospitality has far more to do with an open door than a perfect table How to start practicing it right where you are, with what you already have Grab your coffee and pull up a chair. I'm so glad you're here. New here? Start with Part 1 to hear how this whole journey began. 💬 Come say hi on Instagram: @msbrittfisher If this episode encouraged you, would you leave a rating and review? It helps another mama find her way to this little table. Eyes up, doors open.

6. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Reclaiming Your Sense of Adventure in the Trenches of Motherhood

   You haven't lost your sense of adventure... it might just be buried under a pile of laundry. Today we're redefining adventure for the trenches of motherhood, exploring what it looks like to step outside of our comfort zones in a life-giving way, and finding one small, brave step you can take this week. Eyes Up, Doors Open, friend. P.S. Make sure to @msbrittfisher if you rock the challenge this week! Interested in having me help you plan your next big family adventure? Shoot me an email at britt.fisher@fora.travel (mailto:britt.fisher@fora.travel)

7. 

   1 Oct 2026

   (Pt 1) What Kenya Taught Me About Comfort Zones, Open Doors, and Saying Impossible Things Out Loud

   Some dreams feel too big to say out loud, until you finally do. In this first episode of Far & Familiar, I'm taking you back to the trip that started it all: a dream I almost kept to myself, the courage it took to say it out loud, and the uncomfortable, holy steps that carried me all the way to Kenya. If you've ever felt a quiet tug toward something that scares you a little, or wondered whether your ordinary life has room for adventure, this one's for you. We'll talk about: Why saying your dream out loud matters more than you think The leap of faith that taught me what it means to build the parachute on the way down How to navigate inevitable obstacles and objections Grab your coffee and pull up a chair. I'm so glad you're here. Don't miss Part 2, where I share the tiny living room in Kenya that completely changed how I see hospitality. 💬 Come say hi on Instagram: @msbrittfisher If this episode encouraged you, would you leave a rating and review? It helps another mama find her way to this little table. Eyes up, doors open, friend.

8. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Hospitality Without the Overwhelm with Elizabeth Santelmann

   Hospitality can sometimes feel like one more thing on an already full plate... but what if opening your home doesn't require what we often think it does? In this conversation, I sit down with Elizabeth Santelmann to talk about how she has built gospel community through hospitality, how her family practices this regularly even in hard seasons, and the faith & values that fuel it all. Elizabeth shares practical, real-life tips you can start using this week, and encourages moms in any season with simple disciplines that can transform the way you experience God's grace in every day life. If you've ever wanted to welcome people but felt too tired, too busy, or too unsure where to start, this one is for you. Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: @sunshineinmynest Buy Elizabeth's book Gently Tended on Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0fY8AFJy (https://link.amazon/B0fY8AFJy)

9. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Far & Familiar Trailer

   What would happen if you started consistently stepping outside of your comfort zone? Far & Familiar is the podcast for Christian moms learning to live with both roots and wings: a rooted, hospitable home and the courage to step outside what's comfortable and known. Hosted by Britt Fisher — wife, mom of four, homeschooler, home barista educator, and travel advisor — this show is a weekly invitation to notice where you've been playing it safe, and to take the next brave step anyway. Sometimes that step is across the world. Sometimes it's just opening your front door to a neighbor you've never met. Each week, Britt shares honest solo reflections and rich conversations with guests who are stepping outside their comfort zones in every corner of life — in faith, motherhood, hospitality, and travel. Expect real, practical help: how to pack for a trip you're nervous to take, how to host people well even when your house isn't "ready," budget-friendly ways to actually travel more this year, what it looks like to practice hospitality on the people already living inside your walls — loving your own family well before you ever open the door to anyone else — and small acts of courage that create a life well-lived. You'll also hear from our recurring "Missionary Moms" series, spotlighting women who've said yes to radical comfort-zone-shattering faith in far-flung places — plus stories from Britt's own travel advising work, helping you dream up (and actually plan) your next adventure. Britt's guiding phrase for this season of life is simple: eyes up, doors open. It's a posture — staying alert to what God is doing around you, and staying willing to let people in, wherever you are, whatever that costs you in comfort. Whether you're deep in the diaper or teen years, dreaming of your next trip, nervous to host your first dinner, or just craving a nudge to live a little braver — pull up a chair. You belong here. Launching October 1st. New episodes every Tuesday.

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