Life may be messy, but here at Makin’ Macon, we believe there’s beauty in every challenge. Whether you’re nurturing your family, strengthening your marriage, making sourdough magic, or serving in ministry, you’ll find practical tips, uplifting inspiration, and heartfelt encouragement to bring joy to your journey. Dive into our blend of Christian homemaking, creative recipes, and faith-filled living—and discover how to thrive in every season of life.

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Hi, I’m Susan Raynor—pastor’s wife, mama of two, homeschooler, and the heart behind Makin’ Macon. Around here, we serve up encouragement in the middle of chaos—whether that’s feeding your family on a budget, growing in faith, or just getting through another wild Sunday. I believe in real-life grace, good food, and the kind of peace only God can give. Grab a cup of coffee and stay a while—you’re not alone here.

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When Your Words Reveal Your Heart: Growing in Christian Character (Podcast Season 2, Episode 6)
Have you ever caught yourself reacting in a way that made you stop and think… Lord, I still have some growing to do? Maybe it was in traffic. Maybe it was during a stressful moment...
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Faithful in the Small Things: Finding God in Everyday Faithfulness (Podcast Season 2, Episode 5)
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to overlook the small things? We tend to pay attention to the big moments… the big decisions, the big prayers, the big steps of faith. But most...
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Kingdom Minded: Choosing God’s Work When Obedience Gets Hard (Podcast Season 2, Episode 2)
Kingdom Minded: Choosing God’s Work When Obedience Gets Hard (Podcast Season 2, Episode 2)
Have you ever noticed how following God feels clear and exciting at first… and then somewhere along the way, it just gets hard? Not sinful hard. Not rebellious hard. Just… weary hard. That’s...
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God, I’m Tired: Learning to Trust God When You Feel Overwhelmed (Podcast Episode 8)
Have you ever had one of those moments where you just stop and think… “I don’t know how I’m going to do all of this.” Not in a dramatic way. Just… real. That kind of tired that sits...
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How to Safely Dilute Essential Oils for Rollers, Sprays, and Diffusers
There was a time when I felt completely overwhelmed trying to understand essential oil dilution, especially when trying to find an essential oil dilution guide that actually made sense....
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How to Convert Recipes to Fresh Milled Flour Without the Guesswork
Convert recipes to fresh milled flour — that was the phrase I kept typing into search bars when my bread kept coming out flat and my loaves felt heavier than they should. When...
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