Bread, Books and the Bible Podcast https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com A weekly podcast featuring topics on simple homemaking skills, self-sufficient living, biblical encouragement, and the beauty of a slower, intentional life. 

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Virginia Jones Education:How To 1440 episodic Virginia Jones Virginia Jones acupfullofcountry@gmail.com No false https://feed.podbean.com/breadbooksandthebiblepodcast/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22213730/apple_podcast_logo6p00z.png Bread, Books and the Bible Podcast https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com 144 144 The Quiet Power of the Pen, Ep. 1: Abigail Adams: A Voice That Shaped a Nation The Quiet Power of the Pen, Ep. 1: Abigail Adams: A Voice That Shaped a Nation https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-quiet-power-of-the-pen-ep-1-abigail-adams-a-voice-that-shaped-a-nation/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-quiet-power-of-the-pen-ep-1-abigail-adams-a-voice-that-shaped-a-nation/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0300 breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/59639d33-7dd3-3c5d-a566-be17fed5cb41 Abigail Adams was quite the influence for her husband, John Adams, in his many years of government service. She was known to have written over 1,000 letters to her husband over several decades. She was both wife and mother to two Presidents in our nation's history. 

Here are some links to further your research into the life and influence of Abigail Adams. 

https://abigailadamsbirthplace.org/abigails-letters/

https://housedivided.dickinson.edu/sites/teagle/texts/abigail-and-john-adams-letters-1776/

https://collections.americanantiquarian.org/abigailadams/

You can find me here on Facebook. 

]]> Abigail Adams was quite the influence for her husband, John Adams, in his many years of government service. She was known to have written over 1,000 letters to her husband over several decades. She was both wife and mother to two Presidents in our nation's history. 

Here are some links to further your research into the life and influence of Abigail Adams. 

https://abigailadamsbirthplace.org/abigails-letters/

https://housedivided.dickinson.edu/sites/teagle/texts/abigail-and-john-adams-letters-1776/

https://collections.americanantiquarian.org/abigailadams/

You can find me here on Facebook. 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 1526 1 1 full Beyond the Vote: A Conversation with State Representative Katrina Smith Beyond the Vote: A Conversation with State Representative Katrina Smith https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-vote-a-conversation-with-state-representative-katrina-smith/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-vote-a-conversation-with-state-representative-katrina-smith/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0300 breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/26b5f2f7-7887-3fa1-a6ce-d6c25a1e4212 Local and State policies affect our daily lives more than we realize. The power to vote can change the tide of an election. In today's episode I chat with State Representative Katrina Smith on her public service, policy making and the issues that are affecting our communities. 

To leave a comment please send an email to acupfullofcountry@gmail.com 

You can also find me on Facebook 

I would love to read what you think of this episode. 

]]> Local and State policies affect our daily lives more than we realize. The power to vote can change the tide of an election. In today's episode I chat with State Representative Katrina Smith on her public service, policy making and the issues that are affecting our communities. 

To leave a comment please send an email to acupfullofcountry@gmail.com 

You can also find me on Facebook 

I would love to read what you think of this episode. 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 2364 16 full Letters From the Kitchen Table Letters From the Kitchen Table https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/letters-from-the-kitchen-table/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/letters-from-the-kitchen-table/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/bda70d4b-b39f-32b4-bde8-a518485b78de There are so many ways to correspond with loved ones or friends. My favorite way is through the art of letter writing. I love the creativity and depth in which a letter can be written. In today's episode I chat about the many types of letters and why letter writing is making a comeback. 

One book I thoroughly enjoyed in which the character told her life's story in letters is the book titled The Diary of Mattie Spencer by Sandra Dallas. 

I would love to read letters from my listeners. If you would like to tell your story in letter form, you can send me a letter to: 

Bread, Books and the Bible

c/o Virginia Jones

1828 Western Ridge 

Palermo, Maine 04354-7711

One of my favorite tools for letter writing is a fountain pen. You can find many varieties of fountain pens at Ellington Pens. 

 

]]> There are so many ways to correspond with loved ones or friends. My favorite way is through the art of letter writing. I love the creativity and depth in which a letter can be written. In today's episode I chat about the many types of letters and why letter writing is making a comeback. 

One book I thoroughly enjoyed in which the character told her life's story in letters is the book titled The Diary of Mattie Spencer by Sandra Dallas. 

I would love to read letters from my listeners. If you would like to tell your story in letter form, you can send me a letter to: 

Bread, Books and the Bible

c/o Virginia Jones

1828 Western Ridge 

Palermo, Maine 04354-7711

One of my favorite tools for letter writing is a fountain pen. You can find many varieties of fountain pens at Ellington Pens. 

 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 1086 15 full Psalm 119: Hope in Affliction Psalm 119: Hope in Affliction https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/psalm-119-hope-in-affliction/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/psalm-119-hope-in-affliction/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 09:03:30 -0300 breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/c0c206fd-ba87-33c7-a1dd-489bca1702b2 There are times when our day is dark, our journey hard, our life in turmoil. The writer of Psalm 119 had such a day and most likely many of them, yet in the midst of the darkness he was reminded of who God is and what God could do in his life. The writer's devotion to the Lord is evident. His desire for that closeness in God is a surety. It can be the same with us. Take the time to devote to the study of Psalm 119. 

]]> There are times when our day is dark, our journey hard, our life in turmoil. The writer of Psalm 119 had such a day and most likely many of them, yet in the midst of the darkness he was reminded of who God is and what God could do in his life. The writer's devotion to the Lord is evident. His desire for that closeness in God is a surety. It can be the same with us. Take the time to devote to the study of Psalm 119. 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 1565 14 full The Quiet Strength of Jane Eyre The Quiet Strength of Jane Eyre https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-quiet-strength-of-jane-eyre/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-quiet-strength-of-jane-eyre/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 22:35:21 -0300 breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/9cc8906e-4bab-304a-9c31-c6d3b7eb788e Our Book Club, The Literary Ladies Book Club, recently read the novel Jane Eyre. I never realized that it was so full of timeless wisdom. Join my Special Guest Ericka Potter and I as we discuss this timeless classic. 

If you wish to leave a comment, you can email me at acupfullofcountry@gmail.com . 

You can also find me on: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breadbooksandthebible

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmgirl2heart

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Virginiajonesmakes

 

]]> Our Book Club, The Literary Ladies Book Club, recently read the novel Jane Eyre. I never realized that it was so full of timeless wisdom. Join my Special Guest Ericka Potter and I as we discuss this timeless classic. 

If you wish to leave a comment, you can email me at acupfullofcountry@gmail.com . 

You can also find me on: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breadbooksandthebible

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmgirl2heart

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Virginiajonesmakes

 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 2577 13 full Luck Charms, Bad Omens, & the Bible Luck Charms, Bad Omens, & the Bible https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/luck-charms-bad-omens-the-bible/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/luck-charms-bad-omens-the-bible/#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 15:28:00 -0300 breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/8f3bb7a2-1652-38cd-9a98-4a5a2aa0e2ba How many of us has knocked on wood or searched in vain for a four leaf clover? These are some of the superstitions that has lingered throughout history. What should a Christian's viewpoint be of these? Take a place at the table while I discuss these and more. 

You can comment on this episode by sending an email to acupfullofcountry@gmail.com 

You can also find me on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breadbooksandthebible/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmgirl2heart

www.lorepodcast.com 

]]> How many of us has knocked on wood or searched in vain for a four leaf clover? These are some of the superstitions that has lingered throughout history. What should a Christian's viewpoint be of these? Take a place at the table while I discuss these and more. 

You can comment on this episode by sending an email to acupfullofcountry@gmail.com 

You can also find me on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breadbooksandthebible/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmgirl2heart

www.lorepodcast.com 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 1588 12 full Welcome to Bread, Books, and the Bible Welcome to Bread, Books, and the Bible https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-bread-books-and-the-bible/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-bread-books-and-the-bible/#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 12:22:34 -0300 breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/95426df2-840a-3a26-83f0-6480815dda0b I am so glad you stopped by. Each week I will bring episodes on Biblical topics, homesteading and homemaking ideas, old age wisdom, and more. So stay tuned and please subscribe so that you can enjoy hearing a new episode each week. 

]]> I am so glad you stopped by. Each week I will bring episodes on Biblical topics, homesteading and homemaking ideas, old age wisdom, and more. So stay tuned and please subscribe so that you can enjoy hearing a new episode each week. 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 97 11 full If My People If My People https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/if-my-people/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/if-my-people/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 22:23:59 -0300 breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/27133c3c-0f68-3063-972d-8b4505949784 In 2 Chronicles 7 Solomon dedicates the first temple to the Lord. The principles in this account were made known to the nation of Israel and yet we can bring them to light in our nation and our own personal lives. This passage comes with covenant promises that are conditional. When we draw near to God in repentance he will forgive and heal our land and our lives.  

]]> In 2 Chronicles 7 Solomon dedicates the first temple to the Lord. The principles in this account were made known to the nation of Israel and yet we can bring them to light in our nation and our own personal lives. This passage comes with covenant promises that are conditional. When we draw near to God in repentance he will forgive and heal our land and our lives.  

]]> Virginia Jones false No 3382 10 full A New Season At The Table A New Season At The Table https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-new-season-at-the-table/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-new-season-at-the-table/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0300 breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/31c1c588-b215-3f9a-a518-12b7885cf223 Over the years this podcast has gone through many changes. It has been deleted and then restarted. It has had it artwork revamped. Titles have become more precise; all in order to grow and stretch my wings. In this episode I share how I am still changing and what you can expect in the future. Thanks for listening. 

]]> Over the years this podcast has gone through many changes. It has been deleted and then restarted. It has had it artwork revamped. Titles have become more precise; all in order to grow and stretch my wings. In this episode I share how I am still changing and what you can expect in the future. Thanks for listening. 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 1015 9 full The Scoop on Sourdough Starters The Scoop on Sourdough Starters https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-scoop-on-sourdough-starters/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-scoop-on-sourdough-starters/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0300 purposelyvintage.podbean.com/4d1e55a3-ba48-373e-8dfc-b9b68f223c51 The sourdough starter has been around for thousands of years. Archaeologists have found evidence of fermented dough as far back as 1500 B.C. in ancient Egypt. 

It is a great way to preserve the dough making process. 

It is great for gut health. 

Baking bread also a way to enjoy a beneficial and relaxing activity. 

I have had my sourdough starter for almost a year. Below is the recipe that I was given and use to make my own batches of delicious and nutritious bread. 

Rustic Sourdough Bread

1 cup fed starter

1 1/2 c. lukewarm water

2 tsp. yeast

1 Tbsp. sugar

2 1/2 tsp. salt

5 cups flour of your choice ( you can mix an unbleached flour with a wheat flour for more nutrition) 

Combine all and knead to a smooth ball. Let rise 90 minutes in oiled bowl. Divide into 2 loafs. Let rise in bread pans for 1 hour. Spray with water and slash design with bread knife. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. 

For Starter: feed weekly

Combine 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water. Stir and let rest for 24 hours. Use or refrigerate. If in fridge, take out and place on counter to bring to room temperature. Never put in a sealed container. Cover with a coffee filter or cheese cloth to let gases escape. 

 

]]> The sourdough starter has been around for thousands of years. Archaeologists have found evidence of fermented dough as far back as 1500 B.C. in ancient Egypt. 

It is a great way to preserve the dough making process. 

It is great for gut health. 

Baking bread also a way to enjoy a beneficial and relaxing activity. 

I have had my sourdough starter for almost a year. Below is the recipe that I was given and use to make my own batches of delicious and nutritious bread. 

Rustic Sourdough Bread

1 cup fed starter

1 1/2 c. lukewarm water

2 tsp. yeast

1 Tbsp. sugar

2 1/2 tsp. salt

5 cups flour of your choice ( you can mix an unbleached flour with a wheat flour for more nutrition) 

Combine all and knead to a smooth ball. Let rise 90 minutes in oiled bowl. Divide into 2 loafs. Let rise in bread pans for 1 hour. Spray with water and slash design with bread knife. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. 

For Starter: feed weekly

Combine 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water. Stir and let rest for 24 hours. Use or refrigerate. If in fridge, take out and place on counter to bring to room temperature. Never put in a sealed container. Cover with a coffee filter or cheese cloth to let gases escape. 

 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 1818 8 full Come Let Us Reason Together Come Let Us Reason Together https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/come-let-us-reason-together/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/come-let-us-reason-together/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:08:52 -0300 purposelyvintage.podbean.com/3c4a8334-38b8-3584-b3bb-92ebdb8d6758 Isaiah was a major prophet in the Old Testament who was used by God to warn and hopefully steer the nation of Israel back to God. He warned them about their wicked ways and he brought a promise; if they would repent, then their sins would be washed away and they would be made clean. We have that same promise; repent and be made clean. 

Thoughts about today's episode or ideas for future episodes? Send an email to acupfullofcountry@gmail.com . 

Thank you for listening to today's episode. 

https://www.facebook.com/virginiajones53/

https://www.instagram.com/farmgirl2heart

https://www.youtube.com/@crazythymesfarm

 

]]> Isaiah was a major prophet in the Old Testament who was used by God to warn and hopefully steer the nation of Israel back to God. He warned them about their wicked ways and he brought a promise; if they would repent, then their sins would be washed away and they would be made clean. We have that same promise; repent and be made clean. 

Thoughts about today's episode or ideas for future episodes? Send an email to acupfullofcountry@gmail.com . 

Thank you for listening to today's episode. 

https://www.facebook.com/virginiajones53/

https://www.instagram.com/farmgirl2heart

https://www.youtube.com/@crazythymesfarm

 

]]> Virginia Jones false No 2453 7 full The How and Why of Hygge The How and Why of Hygge https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-how-and-why-of-hygge/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-how-and-why-of-hygge/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:38:09 -0300 substack:post:190748530 Welcome to Purposely Vintage and another episode. Life for the most part brings us a lot of instability and chaos. In the midst of it we can find some solace and quiet. In this episode I bring some ways that you can have Hygge in your every day. As promised in the episode I want to share some of my go-tos in creating Hygge.

Favorite Spotify Playlists:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6y47LqjThxqTLQAxrZWqDz?si=fd370e2c7fd04452

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jaujrkYjd9HknTlr5xahe?si=2caab295839e4fb5

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX03b46zi3S82?si=c53aa29e3b0a4903

Audio Books:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3M6Azi5JXbiTgM0NNDX7Bt?si=0e3851469fec4185

https://open.spotify.com/show/17D6kfv4DhLeZS7PyUtW1J?si=d96fdb7e7f1b44f7

https://open.spotify.com/show/0P1STrCBxe9jXQ5gCWdtBS?si=29568798ec6749e7

https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ja6uStKMcGRGttonDr5qc?si=40c9bd634de34c95

Thank you so much for listening to this episode.

 

]]> Welcome to Purposely Vintage and another episode. Life for the most part brings us a lot of instability and chaos. In the midst of it we can find some solace and quiet. In this episode I bring some ways that you can have Hygge in your every day. As promised in the episode I want to share some of my go-tos in creating Hygge.

Favorite Spotify Playlists:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6y47LqjThxqTLQAxrZWqDz?si=fd370e2c7fd04452

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jaujrkYjd9HknTlr5xahe?si=2caab295839e4fb5

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX03b46zi3S82?si=c53aa29e3b0a4903

Audio Books:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3M6Azi5JXbiTgM0NNDX7Bt?si=0e3851469fec4185

https://open.spotify.com/show/17D6kfv4DhLeZS7PyUtW1J?si=d96fdb7e7f1b44f7

https://open.spotify.com/show/0P1STrCBxe9jXQ5gCWdtBS?si=29568798ec6749e7

https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ja6uStKMcGRGttonDr5qc?si=40c9bd634de34c95

Thank you so much for listening to this episode.

 




]]> Virginia Jones false No 1993 6 full From Zero to Podcast From Zero to Podcast https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/from-zero-to-podcast/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/from-zero-to-podcast/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:51:56 -0400 substack:post:189069350 Starting a podcast is a pretty easy project. In this episode I share my podcast journey and some ways to get a podcast up and running.

]]> Starting a podcast is a pretty easy project. In this episode I share my podcast journey and some ways to get a podcast up and running.




]]> Virginia Jones false No 1688 5 full Lessons I Learned From Little Women Lessons I Learned From Little Women https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/lessons-i-learned-from-little-women/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/lessons-i-learned-from-little-women/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400 substack:post:187018467 If there has ever been a book that has captured your heart then it must be a great book. Little Women is one of those books, so if you are looking for a great read then try Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

]]> If there has ever been a book that has captured your heart then it must be a great book. Little Women is one of those books, so if you are looking for a great read then try Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.




]]> Virginia Jones false No 1700 4 full Psalm 23 Psalm 23 https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/psalm-23-1774620013/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/psalm-23-1774620013/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400 substack:post:186323154 Have you ever had a passage of scripture that just resonated with you at the right moment? In today's episode I will share one that hit the heart right when I needed it.

]]> Have you ever had a passage of scripture that just resonated with you at the right moment? In today's episode I will share one that hit the heart right when I needed it.




]]> Virginia Jones false No 1897 3 full Productivity in a Nutshell Productivity in a Nutshell https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/productivity-in-a-nutshell/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/productivity-in-a-nutshell/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:46:33 -0400 substack:post:183589037 In today's episode I am going to share how I combat the lack of productivity. It takes small steps but it can make a huge impact in one's life. Instagram Facebook YouTube

]]> In today's episode I am going to share how I combat the lack of productivity. It takes small steps but it can make a huge impact in one's life. Instagram Facebook YouTube




]]> Virginia Jones false No 1543 2 full Hello and Welcome Hello and Welcome https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/hello-and-welcome-1774620016/ https://breadbooksandthebiblepodcast.podbean.com/e/hello-and-welcome-1774620016/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:43:06 -0400 substack:post:182886859 Hello and welcome to my podcast Purposely Vintage. If you are a vintage soul then I hope you will join me on this audio journey. Thanks for stopping by.

]]> Hello and welcome to my podcast Purposely Vintage. If you are a vintage soul then I hope you will join me on this audio journey. Thanks for stopping by.




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