Learning About Farm Design From The Master Farmer

As farmers we don’t earn God’s love through our farms, but in response to his love we do want to bring him pleasure through them. In this episode I share a few things we can learn about the purpose and design of our farms through looking at three characteristics of the first garden planted by …

How Do You Grow Food When You Don’t Have the Time?

Many of us desire to grow food and tend the land to the glory of God. But one of the most common struggles we face is not having enough time. In this week’s podcast episode I address the topic of time-management as gardeners and farmers. We will look at it not just from a practical …

Agri-lifestyle vs. Agri-business, Is Farming a Viable Economic Pursuit?

Is farming a viable economic pursuit? In these two podcast episodes you get to hear a talk I shared in 2012 on ‘Agri-lifestyle vs. Agri-business”.   “Farming is considered a business today, like any other occupation. And it is. However, several years ago, when my father was encouraging me in entrepreneurship he pointed out that …

Growing Food For The Body of Christ: Part 2

Is it really worth it to grow food? How do you get started? In this week’s podcast episode I share about the value of farming and give tips for those just beginning. This is part two of a four part series featuring the talks that I gave at the Reformation of Food and Family conference …

Growing Food For The Body of Christ; Part 1

Does God want Christians to grow food? In this week’s podcast episode I share about my journey into farming and discuss the topic of growing good food for the Body of Christ. This is part one of a four part series featuring the talks that I gave at the Reformation of Food and Family conference …

You are Invited! The 2019 Redeeming the Dirt Retreat and Training

Come get inspired and equipped to shine for Jesus and bring hope to the poor through agriculture during this two day retreat and training in Foundations for Farming in Rockford, Alabama on October 4-5, 2019. Do you love Jesus and love agriculture? Are you interested in caring for the land in a way that isn’t …

Being a Kingdom Driven Farmer: Interview with Shae Bynes

What does it look like to do business God’s way? To make our relationship with God an integral part of our daily work on the farm? In Episode 6 of the Redeeming the Dirt Podcast I share part 1 of my interview with Shae Bynes of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur. Even though she is not a …

Macadamia Nuts, Old Testament Laws, and Korean Natural Farming: Interview with Chris Trump

In this week’s podcast episode I share Part 1 of my interview with farmer, pastor, and Korean Natural Farming expert Chris Trump. We discuss his faith journey, transitioning his father’s 700 acre macadamia nut farm to organic in Hawaii, and what Old Testament laws have to do with soil microbial health!

Podcast Episode #2: Young Farmer, Passionate Follower of Jesus, Interview with Blake Carlson

With an aging farming population worldwide it can be challenging to look ahead to the future of agriculture. But God is raising up some young Christians and calling them to start farms and steward his land. Blake Carlson, age 21, is one of these young farmers. He is the founder of Deep Root Acres in Iowa where …

Introducing the Redeeming the Dirt Podcast!

I am pleased to announce the launch of my new project, the Redeeming the Dirt Podcast! On this show I am looking forward to sharing about my journey of integrating my faith and farming, as well as sharing interviews of other Christian agrarians on the same journey. Any feedback you have on the show would …