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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



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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

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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.

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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

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Durenda Wilson | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast

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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. 

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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!

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Mike Peterson of Kinloch Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook

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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



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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

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Any homesteader who has a dairy animal or two knows the importance of finding a use for all of that milk.  Making cheese at home is not only a great way to provide nourishing food for your family, it is also an excellent method of preserving milk.  Robyn began her cheesemaking journey by using her dairy cow’s milk to make cheese for her family, and she quickly realized there was a need for cheesemaking education specifically for the homesteader.  In this conversation, Robyn answers the most common questions about getting started making cheese from scratch.  If learning how to make cheese is on your list of skills to master, give this episode a listen!

In this episode, we cover:


From the start of Robyn’s cheesemaking endeavors to her successful online education business


An ideal time of year to make cheese


What to look for when choosing a homestead dairy animal for cheesemaking


The best types of cheeses to start making if you are new


How long does it take to make cheese and what is the process?


Choosing and working with the bacteria and acid necessary for cheesemaking


What is a clabber culture and how can you create one?


Deciding what kind of rennet is right for your cheesemaking


Do I need a lot of special equipment to get started making cheese?


An overview of the process of making and aging hard cheeses


Contamination concerns and how to avoid them



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

The Christmas Cheeseboard ebook

The Milkmaid Society

The Art of Natural Cheesemaking by David Asher

Inkbird

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Robyn Jackson of Cheese from Scratch | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

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