In this episode, I share some reflections on the growth of the modern homesteading movement, why so many people feel drawn to traditional skills, and how I believe God is calling many people back to stewardship, family, community, and faith.
Quick Look at This Post
- 🌱 Why homesteading continues to grow long after COVID
- ❤️ The deeper reasons people feel drawn to traditional skills
- 📖 My personal story of being called to teach homesteading
- 🛡️ Biblical stewardship, preparedness, and wise living
- 🤝 Why community is just as important as self-reliance
- ✝️ The connection between faith and the homesteading lifestyle
- 📅 Upcoming events and opportunities to gather with like-minded families
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Below are the resources, events, Bible verses, and previous episodes mentioned throughout our conversation.
Events & Conferences
- Modern Homesteading Conference - Join thousands of homesteaders for a weekend of practical skills, inspiration, and community. Also, join us on Sunday for Cowboy Church with Joel Salatin!
- 📅 June 26-28, 2026
- 📍 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Heritage Revival - A Christian women's event focused on faith, stewardship, traditional skills, and living with purpose.
- 📅 March 2027
- 📍 Cowboy Church Bow
Previous Podcast Episodes Mentioned
- How My Mom Fed Our Family on a Budget - In this episode, my mom shares how we stretched our grocery budget, cooked from scratch, preserved food, and practiced frugality while raising a family (all on about $100 a month!).
Bible Verses Referenced
- Proverbs 27:12 - "A prudent man foreseeth evil and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished."
- 2 Timothy 1:9 - God calls each of us according to His purpose and grace.
- Genesis 2:15 - The Lord placed man in the garden "to dress it and to keep it."
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 - "...work with your own hands..."
- Matthew 24:36 - No one knows the day or hour of Christ's return.
- Psalm 20:7 - "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God."
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 - "Two are better than one..."
- Revelation 16:12 - Reference to the Euphrates River and end-times prophecy.
Homesteading is about far more than gardening, canning, or raising animals. At its heart, it is about stewardship, wisdom, community, and caring well for the people and resources God has entrusted to us.
Whether you're growing food, learning traditional skills, serving your neighbors, or deepening your faith, these practices help create a more resilient and meaningful life.
