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Welcome to the OFFICIAL Homesteaders of America podcast! A podcast all about homesteading, gardening, livestock, natural living, and the celebration of this beautiful homesteading lifestyle. We talk about current events, inspiration, the Homesteaders of America conference, the homestead life, and more!
Enjoy interviews with some of the nation's top farmers and homesteaders, newbies and experienced homesteaders, and tips and tricks along the way.
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E34: Embracing Hospitality in Your Kitchen and Family | Stacy Lyn Harris
We talk a lot on this podcast about raising our own food, but today we are chatting all about preparing and serving the food we have worked so hard to produce! Stacy Lyn Harris is the perfect person to join us for this conversation because she has been using produce from her garden and meat from her husband’s hunting trips to prepare delicious meals for her large southern family for decades. We are not only diving into the practicals of creating amazing meals, but we are also digging into the heart of hospitality. Feeding good food to our families and friends is a beautiful way to put our love into action!
In this episode, we cover:
Diving into the heart behind Stacy’s cookbooks
What is hospitality and why does it matter?
A look at hospitality when you are in the trenches of early motherhood
Practicing hospitality in your marriage and family
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsor!
Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading! Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Check out Stacy Lyn’s cookbooks
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E33: Creating a Legacy Through Your Homestead | Jack & Kim Fuhrmann of Our Father’s Farm
You are going to love hearing the Fuhrmanns inspiring homestead story in this episode! They share about the health scare that led them to the homesteading life, how their homestead has become a blessing to their community, what it’s like to raise and homeschool nine children, and what has led their children to stay involved in the family business as they have become adults. The Fuhrmann family’s hearts for the Lord, for true health, for their family, and for community will encourage you to cast an intentional vision for your own family and homestead.
In this episode, we cover:
How Jack and Kim’s homesteading story began with time spent overseas
The evolution of the Fuhrmanns’ family homestead into a ministry hub in their community
The unique beauty of raising kids on a homestead
How a family health crisis led Jack and Kim to pursue natural healing through food
The practicals of managing a large homeschooling family on a homestead
Overcoming academic challenges and watching our children flourish into adulthood
How establishing a strong vision turns your homestead into a haven for family and community
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsor!
McMurray Hatchery offers a wide selection of poultry breeds and supplies to assist you with raising your flock. Find what you need at McMurrayHatchery.com!
ABOUT JACK & KIM
After serving as overseas missionaries in Chad, Africa God toughened Jack and Kim up in preparation for a calling to homesteading life. They have owned and operated Our Father's Farm in Gretna, VA providing southside VA with grass-fed, A2A2 dairy products through herd shares, pastured poultry, and grass-fed beef, as well as training in natural health. The farm has grown with the family and is more diverse every year. The Fuhrmanns are passionate about God, His Word, the family, and others. They love to encourage, educate and support others on their journey to whole health wellness. They are committed to raising the most nutrient-dense foods possible while stewarding as a family their land for God's glory. They love teaching others why this choice is worth the effort and sacrifice.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
HOA podcast episode with Joshua Fuhrmann
Journey Back to Health by Kim Fuhrmann
CONNECT
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E32: Raising Strong and Courageous Sons in a Culture that Calls Masculinity Toxic | Durenda Wilson
On a recent episode of the podcast, we talked about how the homesteading lifestyle is a call back to home-centered living: homesteading, homemaking, home cooking, home business, homeschooling, etc. Today’s conversation ventures off from farm and homestead topics and dives into an equally important aspect of homestead life: raising our kids. This chat with Durenda, author and homeschooling mother of eight children (five sons), takes us through the importance of raising our boys into strong men who will lead homes and communities. When the world teaches us to devalue the role of men in our homes and in society, we hope this episode encourages you to drown out the noise and embrace who your sons are made to be.
In this episode, we cover:
Recognizing and supporting the God-given nature of boys
Taking a counter-cultural stance in raising our boys to be strong men
The value of seeking a father’s input in raising sons
Two different approaches to discipline
Why it is so important to take a step back and pause before disciplining
How even our imperfect efforts make a profound impact
Tailoring your homeschooling approach to your son’s learning style
Embracing the challenges and rewards of the teen years
Considerations for parenting a son with special needs
An exhortation to steward our boys into strong, godly men
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsor!
Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading! Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.
ABOUT DURENDA
Durenda Wilson has been married to Darryl for thirty-four years. They have eight kids and ten grandkids and have been homeschooling for thirty years. She is a trusted voice and resource at homeschool conventions and on The Durenda Wilson Podcast.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys by Durenda Wilson
CONNECT
Durenda Wilson | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast
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E31: Building a Successful Business as a Homesteader | Emilie of Toups and Co Organics
I hear from many homesteading families who have the dream of sustaining their families by making an income right from their homesteads. This is the American dream, right? In today’s episode, Emilie is sharing with us the story of how she and her family did just that. What began as a quest to overcome health issues in her own family became a thriving skincare business that helps families all across the globe. Join us for this inspiring conversation all about entrepreneurship, homesteading, skincare, health, and more!
In this episode, we cover:
What inspired Emilie to create skincare products that are actually beneficial to the skin
How the homesteading lifestyle led Emilie to start her business
A few key factors in the success of Toups and Co
Day in the life of a homesteading, homeschooling, business owning wife and mother
How a business owner’s role changes as the business grows
What it looked like for Emilie’s husband to leave his full-time job to work for the family business
How to organically market your business when you don’t have a marketing budget
Making decisions about selling online, opening a storefront, expanding your space
How Emilie maintains the quality of her products by carefully sourcing ingredients
Why it matters what we put on our skin and the importance of educating those around us
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsor!
McMurray Hatchery offers a wide selection of poultry breeds and supplies to assist you with raising your flock. Find what you need at McMurrayHatchery.com!
ABOUT EMILIE
Emilie Toups is the founder of Toups and Co Organics, a company dedicated to clean and natural skin care and makeup. She began Toups and Co right in her own kitchen with a passion for products with recognizable ingredients. Emilie also has a passion for teaching holistic skin care practices and other women how to be entrepreneurs and own their own businesses.
Emilie lives on a small farm in south Alabama with her husband and five children. She enjoys gardening, cooking nourishing food and baking sourdough bread.
CONNECT
Emilie Toups of Toups and Co Organics | Website | Instagram | Instagram | Facebook
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E30: All Things Pasture Health: Improving Soil, New Growth, Rotational Grazing | Mike Peterson of Kinloch Farm
Mike’s journey into farming and conservation may not be what you expect, but he is a wealth of wisdom on this complex yet important topic of pasture management. While Mike manages a thousand-acre cattle farm, he breaks down the principles of pasture health to apply to the everyday homesteader. We talk about first identifying where the health of your pastures stands, how to take steps toward improvement, managing multiple species on the same acreage, and more. For anyone looking to cultivate thriving pastures on your homestead, you will find this conversation with Mike so valuable!
In this episode, we cover:
Mike’s unique journey into farming
How Kinloch Farms emphasizes conservation in their beef cattle operation
First steps to take if you want to improve your soil health
How to initiate new growth in your pasture
What rotational grazing can look like on a small scale homestead
Considerations for rotational grazing with multiple species
Navigating mineral supplementation options for your ruminants
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsor!
Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading! Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Sea-90 Ocean Minerals
Use code MPETERSON to get 10% off Baja Gold salt https://bajagoldsaltco.com/?rfsn=7626437.f718fe
Order from the Kinloch Farms shop!
CONNECT
Mike Peterson of Kinloch Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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E29: Preparing and Protecting Your Homestead | John Lovell of The Warrior Poet Society
If you are paying attention to current events, you know how important it is to prepare your home and family for an uncertain future. In this episode, John shares why it is also equally important to protect what you have prepared. We dive into why and how to prepare, where faith meets preparation, choosing your community wisely, and more. If you are feeling compelled to ready your family for the coming times, let this conversation inspire and guide you as you take your next steps.
In this episode, we cover:
How John’s desire for freedom brought him to homesteading
How John is helping men access both the lion and the lamb mentality
Why it is important to secure your homestead for the future
What signs to look for as the world begins to experience bad times
Is preparing for hard times rooted in a lack of faith?
Answering the most common question John gets about securing your home
The role of building community in light of protecting your homestead
Where to start if you want to learn from The Warrior Poet Society
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsor!
McMurray Hatchery offers a wide selection of poultry breeds and supplies to assist you with raising your flock. Find what you need at McMurrayHatchery.com!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Warrior Poet Way by John Lovell
Watch Warrior Poet Society Network
Become an HOA member to hear John’s lectures
CONNECT
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