Jodi was raised out in the country in the bootheel of Missouri, where farmland is prevalent and so is hospitality. She is the youngest of three, with two older brothers. Jodi played sports throughout her education and her first job was on a potato farm. She played outside, loved the open sky, and dreamed of creating something special someday.
Jodi grew up in the church but as she matured, she found herself searching for more. In high school she found a youth group where she discovered her desire to deepen her relationship with Jesus.
Jodi completed her education at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri obtaining her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing/Management. This is where she met Stefan and her heart was captivated. She dated him for five years and now they recently celebrated their thirteen year anniversary.
Jodi is now a mama to three spirited boys who grow her faith and her heart daily. With rough-housing sessions in the living room floor and legos underfoot, Jodi finds refuge from the masculinity with her (girl) dog Izzy. In a house full of boys you’d think Jodi would feel out of place, but she is happy and at home in the cuddly arms of her husband and sons. Jodi left the banking industry in 2018 and now homeschools her boys. She cheers on her St. Louis Cardinals in her remaining spare moments. She is active with her church family, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
If you are interested in finding out more about Jodi, you can get to know her better through her blog at jodiarndt.com.