Last up in our five-part special series of The Simple Show, I want to talk with you about a place that’s so familiar to us all, sometimes we forget to recognize the foreign and beautiful adventure that lies underneath it.

I think you’ll know what I’m talking about.

Thanks to ‘Very Special Guest’ Myquillyn Smith for sharing her thoughts in this episode. And to catch the rest of the series…

• Ep. 68: At Home in Pienza, with VPG Shauna Niequist
• Ep. 69: At Home in Orllan, with VPG Seth Haines
• Ep. 70: At Home in Chios, with VPG Jamie Golden
• Ep. 71: At Home in Airports, with VPG Joy Forney

Listen Here:

Get your copy of At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe.

Reader & Listener Stories:

• The Front Seat by Faith
• At Home in the World: Green Lake, Seattle by Elena
• A Sacred Place by Marie
• Home and Things That Are Eternal by Emily
• At Home in the World by Jennifer

Friday’s in the spring are made for simple food and good books. Which is why I found myself sitting outside and enjoying @tshoxenreider ‘s #athomeintheworld this evening. Many of you know that I lived in Baja California for 10 years in my late teens and 20s. It is where I became a “mama” to all my sweet girls that I was a dorm mama for. It is where I went from a high school graduate to a full fledged adult. It will forever hold a place in my heart. Near the end of my time there I discover an Italian restaurant tucked into the hills, down a winding and very bumpy road, a few miles from my house. They had the best pizza from @ochentos_pizzeria , where a few friends and I would go on a day off and spend hours enjoying the food and soaking in the beauty of the day. It was and will a always be one of my “homes”. Good food and friendship can be found where ever you go and give you a place to call home. ???? #nourishingsimplicity #ahomeintheworld #simplemoments #homeiswheretheheartis #madefroomscratchlivingwithameasureofgrace

A post shared by Katie Mae Stanley (@nourishingsimplicity) on Apr 21, 2017 at 11:45pm PDT

I am SO excited to begin reading #athomeintheworld! Finished #notesfromabluebike the other day and can’t believe I didn’t read it until now! @tshoxenreider is a Hope*Writer who recently gave an amazing training to our community about finding your writing community. In the short amount of time I’ve followed her online I’ve been encouraged to embrace the way God made me even while the rest of the world seems to be running in a different direction. A post shared by Emily Lofgren (@emilylofgren) on Apr 21, 2017 at 6:50pm PDT

So inspired by @tshoxenreider ✨her new stories in #athomeintheworld “Lean into the struggles; give thanks for the easy times. Hard doesn’t mean wrong. You’re on the right path.” ✨?I’m jump starting my weekend by soaking up sun and quiet waiting for josh during soccer practice. Some people might find the in-between time in soccer practice a chore, but I never grew up in such ordinary tranquility – and I still pinch myself to have a piece of simple pleasure as reading a good book as josh enjoys his happy place. ? And my friend @tshoxenreider ‘s new book is what I saved to enjoy! Tsh is a kind friend I feel at home with – a loving heart, former missionary who always shares her heart and her journey! Congrats Tsh! Your stories are beautiful like you! ?#ilovethisplace

A post shared by Bonnie Gray (@thebonniegray) on Apr 21, 2017 at 5:19pm PDT

This weekend’s book. Bought as a gift, but (shh) I have to read first! Already skipped to Chp 19 about Turkey . Such a fun, inspiring memoir! My kind of family. #athomeintheworld @tshoxenreider #travelingwithkids #avoicebecoming #raisingglobalkids @theglobalmomshow A post shared by Beth Bruno (@bethhbruno) on Apr 21, 2017 at 2:51pm PDT

@tshoxenreider released her newest book this week titled “At Home in the World”. One of the places I feel home is at the South Store Cafe in Scholls, Oregon. I don’t even remember how @merilee_c and I first came upon it back in 2007. But we loved it from the moment we entered and it wasn’t uncommon for us to be found having breakfast or lunch there a couple times a week. A decade has now passed and Merilee lives in Utah and I work so I don’t go as often. But when I do I am reminded of why I love it so. Smiles from the staff, wildflowers in rust-spotted watering cans on the wraparound porch, a creaking screen door, local art on the walls, a wood stove by a vintage velvet couch. Oh, and the food. Delicious, simple and perfect. Lee, the owner, passed away very suddenly last week. She was young, got an infection, it went into her bloodstream, organs shut down and she was gone within a couple days. My tears are for her family and staff at the south store and also for the entire community. When we started going there a decade ago, Lee took our order, made the food and brought it to us. Recent years she has hired a full time baker and a few more staff although you ALWAYS saw Lee there in the kitchen and she would help bring orders to the tables. The community will miss you, Lee. South Store is where I feel at Home in the World. #athomeintheworld #dlynsdeliciousfood2017 #southstorecafe

A post shared by Darilyn (@dlyn_may) on Apr 21, 2017 at 12:42pm PDT

We live in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. I am here because of my family. I was raised here + most of our family are here. We stay because of them + our friends who are like family, we have roots here because of relationships with people. I also enjoy Oregon because of the mild climate and central location. In Eugene we are an hour drive from the Oregon coast or the mountains. I love that each season is so different and beautiful in it’s own way. Prompted by @tshoxenreider #AtHomeInTheWorld A post shared by BREAKING new GROUND (@breakingnewground) on Apr 21, 2017 at 12:39pm PDT

Life is interesting when one of the most impactful voices right now is a gal you listen to on a podcast. But with her new book about being #athomeintheworld releases talking about travel with kids, being rooted AND she happens to be renovating a house, this kindred spirit’s words have excited me, challenged me and made me think. Thanks @tshoxenreider. Here’s the result. {link in profile}

A post shared by Faith Cracraft (@faithienic) on Apr 21, 2017 at 10:52am PDT