Live for Jesus. Excel in Agriculture. Make Disciples.
Live for Jesus. Excel in Agriculture. Make Disciples.
Here are the dates for the 2023 training events we have planned. We hope to see you at one of them! Conferences March 24-26th – The 2023 Redeeming the Dirt Faith and Farming Conference 5-Day Trainings: March 26th-30th. April 24th-28th May 8-12th September 4-8th October 9-13th November 6-10th
In 2021 Scott and Beth Sherman were sent by their pastor to a Foundations for Farming training where they learned about the Well-Watered Garden Project. After returning to their church in Naples, Florida they started a church community garden where they have trained over 200 people to ‘Garden God’s Way’. As a result they have …
Does agriculture have a place in ministering to and helping the poor and marginalized in developed nations? In this interview I speak with Nick and Anna Heasman, whose family has been using gardening to work with long-term unemployed people. They have a vision and calling to implement the principles of Foundations for Farming in the …
Does the lifestyle that we lead really matter as a Christian? How can we be good stewards not only in agriculture, but in the choices we make as consumers? In this episode I talk with Sarah and Nelson Phero about their journey in starting Hospitality Spring Farm and how their lifestyle has enabled them to …
Today there is a movement of Christians being called back to the land who are starting homesteads, but with a desire to shine for Jesus. In this episode I am joined by Josh Thomas from The Homestead Family to talk about homesteading, why God cares about it, the modern Christian homesteading movement, and tips for …
In a time when socialism is gaining more support the idea of private property, even in the church, can tend to be viewed as selfish and unnecessary. Does God care about private property? As Christian farmers how should we view ownership of the land? Shouldn’t we just have everything in common? In this important episode …
“In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:33 This post was originally sent to my email list on March 4, 2022 For 13 years my family and I have run a successful small farm business as our primary means of income. The …
Hello Dear Friends, It has been a busy few months since we first felt God call us to shut down our farming business and focus on Redeeming the Dirt and Foundations for Farming full time. My wife and I feel like we are exactly where God wants us to be and he has brought confirmation …
There is a growing need in our troubled times for people to learn how to grow food in a simple, uncomplicated manner that produces joy and freedom in their life. But to really do this they also need the transforming hope of the message of Jesus. Foundations for Farming is an approach to food production …
Come join us on March 25th-27th at my farm in Goodwater, Alabama for a gathering of people passionate about Jesus and stewarding God’s Creation! The goal of this conference is to equip Christians who want to grow in their ability to produce food for themselves and their communities while being a model of hope that …
Stand firm, my brothers. Oh, will you move?And yield before the world’s multitude? For we’re a remnant, small and few,Rejected like our Master, too. Dare we close our eyes to the battle?Lest we go to slaughter, led like cattle? A sentry who yields is not polite,He is brother to one who for the enemy fights. …
Plowing and tilling has become such a part of farming and gardening that many of us can’t imagine how you would prepare a garden or grow crops any other way. But in this episode I share how caring for the soil God’s way and mimicing his models in creation can have great benefit and result …