Are you hosting over the holidays… or avoiding it?
Do you ever wonder what actually matters when you open your home—and what absolutely doesn't? If so, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.
This week, Alex and Krista sit down with author and hospitality mentor Abby Kuykendall, whose book Let the Biscuits Burn gives permission to let go of entertaining to embrace the true heart of hospitality.
Let's peel back the pressure, perfectionism, and Pinterest-level expectations surrounding hosting—especially during the holidays—and get honest about what true Biblical hospitality really looks like.
Takeaways:
Hospitality is both a spiritual gift and a discipline.
True hospitality focuses on making others feel loved and seen.
Entertaining is different from hospitality; it's more self-centered.
Setting boundaries is crucial to prevent burnout during hosting.
Practical tips can help incorporate hospitality into daily life.
Creating a welcoming environment is key to effective hospitality.
Hospitality can be transformative for both host and guest.
Personal experiences highlight the power of opening one's home.
Hospitality doesn't have to be perfect; it's about connection.
The conversation encourages embracing hospitality as a rhythm.
