Till and Keep

TAN Books

Till and Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor.

Episodes

  1. 03/10/2024

    11. The True Purpose and Nature of Work: Guest Ryan Hanning

    Host Jason Craig and guest Ryan Hanning, PhD, explore the biblical roots of work. They emphasize that work is not merely a means to an end but a vital relationship with creation, reflecting our role as stewards of the earth. By analyzing the concepts of "tilling" and "keeping," Jason and Ryan explain how work should be approached with care and intention, fostering both sustenance and growth in ourselves and our families. Ultimately, work should be a dignified act, integral to our identity and divine calling. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    27 min
  2. 10. Men Reclaiming Their Place in Society: Guest Conor Gallagher

    18/09/2024

    10. Men Reclaiming Their Place in Society: Guest Conor Gallagher

    Guest Conor Gallagher is back to discuss men reclaiming their place in society, restoring order and peace in your family, and how dumb fish are. Learn more about Conor and his new Family Management System at WellOrderedFamily.com. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    48 min
  3. 9. Farming in the City: Guest Chad Rosamond

    29/08/2024

    9. Farming in the City: Guest Chad Rosamond

    Jason Craig talks with guest Chad Rosamond about how Chad ended up having a 10-acre farm in the middle of a major metropolitan area. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. Chad Rosamond is a husband and father of seven. He earned an undergraduate degree in mathematics and a masters of statistics from the University of Utah, which landed him in the finance industry for many years. In recent years he has begun stepping out of the corporate world, reconnecting with more tangible life by running a small urban farm and a family door remodeling business (Transform A Door). He is passionate about learning to apply Catholic principles to all areas of his life, but especially to his work as a provider and vocation as a husband and father. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    34 min
  4. 07/08/2024

    8. The Prosperity Gospel: Guest Thomas Storck

    Jason Craig talks with Thomas Storck, author of The Prosperity Gospel. They discuss economic morality, how to fix bad government, the difference between being a Catholic and a Conservative, and much more! LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigThe Prosperity Gospel by Thomas StorckManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. Thomas Storck is a contributing editor of New Oxford Review and a member of the editorial board of The Chesterton Review and has been writing on Catholic social teaching and Catholic culture since the early 1980s. He received his undergraduate education at Kenyon College in Ohio and his MA from St. John’s College (Santa Fe). He has authored, translated, or edited nine books as well as numerous articles and contributions to collected volumes. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    50 min
  5. 12/06/2024

    7. The Lands of Milk and Honey: Guest Tommy Van Horn

    Jason Craig talks with his friend and co-author Tommy Van Horn. They discuss the value of having each other to lean on during their respective agrarian conversions, Tommy's transition to beekeeping, and co-writing the book, The Liturgy of the Land. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. Tommy Van Horn writes from his homestead and honey farm in Northwest Florida. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founder of East Hill Honey based out of Pensacola, FL and the co-founder and co-owner of Ambrosian Candle Co. with his wife. He holds a B.S. in Meteorology from Florida State University and is known to claim that his bees produce the finest honey in the world. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    38 min
  6. 16/05/2024

    6. From Banker To Butcher: Guest Craig Taffaro

    Jason Craig sits down with his neighbor Craig Taffaro, who completely transitioned his life from urban banker to rural butcher. They discuss Craig's evolution from banker to butcher, why he made the transition, and the main differences between his life now and what it was then. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    47 min
  7. 03/05/2024

    5. Life at the Edge of the Millennium: Guest Jordan Almanzar

    Jason Craig talks to fellow author and adventure advocate Jordan Almanzar. They discuss Jordan's book, When The Earth Was Flat: One Boy's Life at the Edge of the Millennium, the joy of being a boy and shooting BB guns, and the challenges of educating young minds in modern society. For more on Jordan, go to JordanAlmanzar.com LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    51 min
  8. 17/04/2024

    4. Closing a Small Business for Solemnities: Guest Terry Rumore

    Jason Craig talks to Terry Rumore, a small business owner who closes shop on Catholic solemnities and advocates others do the same. Jason and Terry discuss Terry's decision to close his small business on Catholic solemnities, how that was received by employees and customers, how to properly feast, and much more. Read more about Terry's story here: https://catholicexchange.com/can-should-catholic-businesses-close-for-solemnities-heres-an-example/ LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    39 min
  9. 27/03/2024

    3. How Hypermobility Pulls Us Apart: Guest Ryan Hanning

    Jason Craig and Ryan Hanning, PhD, delve into how the concept of success often pushes us to embrace hypermobility, neglecting the value of rootedness and local culture. Through philosophical insights and personal reflections, they challenge the assumption that more options equate to a better life, advocating for a return to embracing tradition and community as vital aspects of human flourishing. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    36 min
  10. 13/03/2024

    2. I Sold It All For A Little Farm And No Debt: Guest Jim Curley

    Jason Craig welcomes Jim Curley, a friend who sold everything to buy a small farm debt-free. Jim shares his journey of transitioning from a traditional job to homesteading, emphasizing the importance of being debt-free for true freedom. The conversation delves into their experiences with milking cows, raising pigs, and the challenges of homesteading, highlighting the need for a shift in the modern economic arrangement and a return to traditional household management. Jim also recounts the humorous and challenging aspects of their first pig processing experience, emphasizing the value of hands-on learning over relying on online resources like YouTube. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    34 min
  11. 13/03/2024

    1. Well-Ordered Family: Guest Conor Gallagher

    In the inaugural episode of the Till and Keep podcast, host Jason Craig and guest Conor Gallagher, CEO of TAN Publishing, discuss the disconnect between the brilliance applied in the corporate world and the chaos often found in family life. As a father seeking to strengthen his family and relationship with God, Craig reflects on the impact of modern life on family cohesion. Drawing parallels between the efficiency-driven corporate mindset and the need for order in family dynamics, Gallagher advocates applying successful business strategies to enrich family life. With plenty of good-natured shots fired at each other and themselves, the conversation also includes the concept of homesteading as a natural response to the challenges of modernity, aiming to bring families closer together in a purposeful and proactive manner. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE TILL25 FOR 25% OFF: The Liturgy of the Land by Jason Craig and Thomas Van Horn The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas by Jason CraigManual for Men by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Land of Our Lady History SeriesTill & Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor. Subscribe and follow on all major podcast platforms or at TillAndKeepPodcast.com Jason Craig writes from a small dairy farm in Western NC. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword&Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, and Liturgy of the Land. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute and is known to claim his family invented bourbon. For more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code TILL25 for 25% off your next order.

    33 min

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Till and Keep explores a simpler and more integrated way of life that makes virtue easier and God the center of everything. Host Jason Craig shows how the primordial command from God to Adam, to till and keep the garden, applies whether you toil on a farm or in a concrete jungle. Join in and explore the connection of the interior life to agrarian life, spiritual warfare to manual labor, and the economy of salvation to local economies, and be inspired to glorify God through prayer and work alongside family and neighbor.