I Would Rather Be Silent

I used to ask permission to say the wrong thing, but then I learned the hard way that the wrong things is rarely advised.
The Urgency to Grow Food (and Audacious Hope)

Now more than ever, there’s an urgency to grow food. In this episode, I’ll be discussing preparation, food and wisdom, and what those have looked like in my life.
The Simple Step

Truth is, there is an ever-raging battle in the depths of my heart. It is waged between two minds, one that wants simple and another that demands extraordinary.
Dealing With Loss on the Farm

Loss is something that everyone who has a farm will have to deal with at some point in time. So learning how to deal with loss is essential.
Someone Else’s Life

I want a window to your reality so long it matches mine. But do not think a different thought and do not blind me by your shine.
A Day in the Life of Roots & Refuge Farm

So many of you have asked if I can give you all a “day in the life” here at Roots and Refuge Farm… as it turns out, no! I can’t!
Loving You is Like…

Loving you is like putting my feet in cool water on a blistering day. When the sun is sweltering and the world might just suffocate me, there you are, running over me, bringing relief in the humblest of ways.
Answering Your Questions – Home Life & Family Edition

In today’s podcast, we’re answering your questions about our home life and family! We hope you enjoy and are encouraged in your own family life.
The Earth is Enough for Me to Know

the earth is enough, the rising of the sun, the seedling breaking through, the way my body bleeds to give life to generations, the earth is enough for me to know that you are good.
What is a Homesteader?

What is a homesteader? A person who’s mindful of their stewardship. We are in relationship… period. Permaculture is the study of the relationship of all things. You will not start farming without noticing relationships (whether beneficial or detrimental).