Best Francesca Lyn Podcasts (2024)

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E34: Embracing Hospitality in Your Kitchen and Family | Stacy Lyn Harris 39:24

2h ago39:24

39:24

We talk a lot on this podcast about raising our own food, but today we are chatting all about preparing and serving the food we have worked so hard to produce! Stacy Lyn Harris is the perfect person to join us for this conversation because she has been using produce from her garden and meat from her husband’s hunting trips to prepare delicious meal…

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E33: Creating a Legacy Through Your Homestead | Jack & Kim Fuhrmann of Our Father’s Farm 45:59

1M ago45:59

45:59

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 a…

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E32: Raising Strong and Courageous Sons in a Culture that Calls Masculinity Toxic | Durenda Wilson 45:01

2M ago45:01

45:01

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 ch…

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E31: Building a Successful Business as a Homesteader | Emilie of Toups and Co Organics 43:58

3M ago43:58

43:58

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 thrivin…

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E30: All Things Pasture Health: Improving Soil, New Growth, Rotational Grazing | Mike Peterson of Kinloch Farm 37:42

3M ago37:42

37:42

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 you…

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E29: Preparing and Protecting Your Homestead | John Lovell of The Warrior Poet Society 37:35

4M ago37:35

37:35

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…

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E28: Homestead Cheesemaking 101 | Robyn of Cheese from Scratch 37:57

5M ago37:57

37:57

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 s…

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E27: What You Need to Know about Homestead Legislation & Advocacy | Nick Freitas 34:13

6M ago34:13

34:13

As homesteaders and farmers, local and federal regulations around food production and property rights impact us more than we might like to admit. Nick Freitas joins us today to break down what it looks like for average citizens to get involved in the legislative process and make a difference in their communities. Homesteaders, it is more important …

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E26: Breaking Homestead Stereotypes | Jill Winger 37:59

6M ago37:59

37:59

Jill Winger is one of the original homestead bloggers to start sharing her homesteading journey online. She has been living this lifestyle for well over a decade, and she has gained insight and perspective over those years that she loves to share with others in the homesteading community. In this conversation, we dive into comparison, money mindset…

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E25: The Gifts of the Homestead Life | Francesca Battistelli 40:58

7M ago40:58

40:58

You might recognize today’s guest from her successful years-long career in Christian music, but you may not know that Francesca Battistelli is part of the homesteading world as well. What began as a nudge to leave behind the busy pace of a traveling musician and spend more time at home with her children has turned into a full-blown homesteading, ho…

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E24: Starting a Raw Milk Herdshare | Michelle & Adam Barringer 33:05

7M ago33:05

33:05

For dairy cow owners who find themselves overwhelmed with an abundance of milk or an abundance of friends and neighbors asking for milk, a herdshare could be a great option for you! Additionally, if you live in a state where it is illegal to sell raw milk, starting a herdshare is a wonderful way to provide milk to your community without legal issue…

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E23: Keeping Livestock IN Their Fencing | Joe Putnam of Premier 1 Supplies 37:22

8M ago37:22

37:22

Anyone who has tried to fence in livestock knows that there are many variables to consider. Will electric fencing work for every animal? Why might my livestock be escaping? Do I need an additional perimeter fence? In this episode, fencing expert Joe Putnam of Premier 1 Supplies answers many of the most common questions about livestock fencing and s…

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E22: Creating Passive Income to Fund Your Homestead Dream | Natalie Argo of Hey It’s a Good Life 24:03

8M ago24:03

24:03

What started as a mama’s desire to stay home and raise her babies has turned into a full-time income for Natalie’s family that supports their homesteading dreams. Through the successes and failures of growing her first garden, Natalie discovered the magic of worm composting for soil fertility, and it transformed her garden. Natalie began sharing th…

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E21: All About Dairy Sheep (An Incredible Multi-Purpose Homestead Animal) | Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm 36:16

9M ago36:16

36:16

After listening to this episode, you are going to be itching to add dairy sheep to your homestead! Rachel gives an overview of all of the most commonly asked questions about getting started with dairy sheep: milk quality, sheep breeds, breeding, milking, feeding, and more! Sheep are an incredible multi-purpose homestead animal that can thrive even …

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E20: All About Wool Sheep: Choosing a Breed, Processing Fiber, Natural Dyes | Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm 43:27

9M ago43:27

43:27

We are bringing you a series of episodes on the podcast about raising sheep, and in today’s episode, Janet of Timber Creek Farm is lending her expertise to the conversation! Janet has been building her homestead and growing her skills for decades, and she has a unique passion for creating beautiful fibers with natural dyes. Join us as we talk about…

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E19: Getting Started with Sheep + Starting a Farm Business | Grace the Shepherdess 32:16

10M ago32:16

32:16

I am noticing a trend in the homesteading world toward raising sheep. There are so many great reasons to consider adding sheep to your homestead, and Grace the Shepherdess is here to share with us all about her small-scale regenerative sheep farming operation. She talks through some of the different breeds of sheep and what they are useful for, the…

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E18: From Homesteader to Homesteader Extraordinaire | Justin Rhodes 55:23

11M ago55:23

55:23

As a long-time content creator in the homesteading space, Justin Rhodes has become something of an expert in building an online business that can support your homestead dreams. In this episode, Justin shares the journey from where he started to where he is now. We even chat about ideas for the future and how to plan for tomorrow in a constantly cha…

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E17: What You May Not Know About Pasture Health | Suzanne Nelson of Reverence Farms 54:09

12M ago54:09

54:09

When it comes to raising dairy cows, pasture management requires more intentionality than you may expect. From understanding the nutritional needs of cows to recognizing signs of poor pasture health, Suzanne of Reverence Farms is a wealth of wisdom on this topic. Whether you have future plans of owning a grazing animal or you are looking to take yo…

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E16: Homestead Security | John Dyslin, Author of Nehemiah Strong 55:48

12M ago55:48

55:48

As homesteaders, we work hard to make our homes a refuge from the storms that rage in the world around us. Learning to protect what we are building and prepare for the future is an essential part of pursuing homestead security. Author John Dyslin gets fired up about teaching people to stand up against and overcome evil in the world. For those who a…

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E15: Healthcare Freedom | Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare 32:27

1y ago32:27

32:27

As homesteaders, we recognize that many of the cultural systems around us are broken. Many of us opt out of mainstream food systems, educational systems, corporate systems, etc. As a long-time religious freedom attorney and founder of a healthcare sharing organization, Mike Sharman is here to talk to us about what it looks like to opt out of the ma…

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E14: Homestead Parenting | RuthAnn Zimmerman 49:07

1y ago49:07

49:07

We get a lot of questions about what it looks like to involve your kids in your homestead. As a mother of seven and multigenerational homesteader, RuthAnn does this really well. Join us as we discuss age-appropriate responsibilities for children, having realistic expectations for your season of parenting, the gift of boredom for our children, and m…

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E13: Why Homesteading? A Candid Chat About the Homestead Tsunami | Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms 50:52

1y ago50:52

50:52

We fondly refer to Joel as the grandfather of the homesteading community. With decades of experience in the farming and homesteading world, he brings incredible insight to this discussion of the current state of homesteading. Joel’s upcoming book, Homestead Tsunami, serves as a source of inspiration and aspiration for those who desire to articulate…

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E12: Planning Your 2023 Garden: A Year’s Worth of Food | Ann Accetta-Scott of A Farm Girl in the Making 40:27

1y ago40:27

40:27

Ann has been homesteading for nearly a decade now, and she places a particular emphasis on growing as much of her family’s food as possible. In fact, she estimates that they produce around 80% of their own food on their Tennessee homestead. In our conversation, we discuss what it looks like to plan and grow a year’s worth of food for your family. W…

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E11: Chick Days! | Tom Watkins of Murray McMurray Hatchery 42:21

1y ago42:21

42:21

With springtime fast approaching, homesteaders and backyard chicken keepers are planning ahead for their next round of chicks. In this conversation with Tom of Murray McMurray Hatchery, we discuss everything a brand new chicken owner needs to know to get started. Tom also shares about some of the rare breeds being raised at McMurray; you don’t want…

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E10: Seed Starting & Transplanting | Paul Hutcheson of Windmill Heights Garden Center 1:00:25

1y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

It is the time of year when gardeners get the itch to start seeds. Depending on your zone, you may have already begun the process of sprouting seeds for your future garden. Whether you are already watching tiny sprouts emerge or you have many weeks left to wait, you will love this conversation with Paul Hutcheson, owner of Windmill Heights Garden C…

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E9: Maintaining the Family Milk Cow Naturally | Joshua Fuhrmann 46:10

1+ y ago46:10

46:10

Now that we have discussed how to choose a family milk cow, we are diving into how to keep your cow healthy the natural way. If approaching natural livestock care seems overwhelming to you, you will definitely want to join us for this episode because Joshua does an amazing job of explaining his holistic approach in simple terms. We address the most…

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E8: How to Get Started with Your Family Milk Cow | Shawn & Beth Dougherty 50:50

1+ y ago50:50

50:50

The family milk cow is quickly becoming the new backyard flock of chickens. More and more people are realizing the amazing benefits of adding a dairy cow to their homestead. This month on the podcast, we are focusing on all things dairy cow. Shawn and Beth Dougherty are the perfect couple to lend their voice to this conversation as they have over f…

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E7: The Depths of Food Freedom, with Joel Salatin & John Moody 1:04:06

2+ y ago1:04:06

1:04:06

In this episode, we get in-depth about the recent Amos Miller federal case, what food freedom and choice SHOULD look like, and how we can fight back against unconstitutional laws and mandates when it comes to food from the farm and our neighbor. Visit us online at https://www.homesteadersofamerica.com…

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E6: A Candid Chat with Dr. Homesteader, Theron Hutton, MD 1:03:11

3y ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Homesteading health is important! Healthcare and health freedom is even more important. Listen as Dr. Theron Hutton, MD of Mulberry Clinic in Spring Hill, TN gives us a breakdown of his life, business, and beliefs. And learn why it's important to question the current healthcare narrative! Visit us online at https://www.homesteadersofamerica.com…

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E5: Saving Up for Your Homestead Land + Competing with Foreign Ownership 40:00

3y ago40:00

40:00

As you begin looking for homestead land, there are a few things you should consider before purchasing. One of the biggest things is saving up enough cash to purchase your land outright. In this episode, we alway quickly go over the reality of competition in land ownership with foreign countries here in the United States, which affects the farm comm…

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E4: Homesteading—The ONE Thing We Can ALL Agree On 26:24

3+ y ago26:24

26:24

With the craziness of 2020 still lingering, and more craziness emerging in 2021....it's time we start thinking about all the things homesteaders CAN agree on, instead of what we might think we disagree on. From politics to milk cows, let's talk about it all. Join us online at https://www.homesteadersofamerica.com…

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E3: Tips for Closing Out Your Homestead in 2020 | From Livestock and Gardening, to Financials! 21:32

3+ y ago21:32

21:32

It's time to start winding down the season in 2020. That means you're prepping for winter and the end of the business year. As you put the garden to rest, prepare livestock for harsh cold weather, and prepare those dreaded taxes...here are a few things you may not have considered as you close out the homestead this year. Join us online at https://w…

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E2: Beyond Labels Interview with Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough 1:01:46

4y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

In their brand new book, Beyond Labels, Sina McCullough and Joel Salatin walk us through some pretty incredible truths about living a healthier lifestyle and our food system. A conversation between a doctor and a farmer about food, labels, where our food comes from, and living a healthy lifestyle—this book needs to be in everyone’s hands! Join us f…

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E1: Homesteaders of America NEW Podcast! | Who We Are, What We Believe, What to Expect! 26:37

4y ago26:37

26:37

Here at Homesteaders of America, we're constantly growing, learning, and sharing! We hope we can do that by bringing this brand new podcast to you! It's another way for us to reach homesteaders all across the country, and beyond. In this episode learn who we are, what we're about, what we believe, and what you can expect from our brand new podcast!…

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Homesteaders of America PODCAST Trailer 0:45

4y ago0:45

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Welcome to the official Homesteaders of America podcast—where we bring homesteading to life through interviews, current events, tips and tricks, and more! Whether you’re homesteading on 500 acres, or in an apartment in a big city—this podcast is for you. Join us as we learn and share about vintage skills and self-sufficient living in a modern world…

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