Episode 86 - Of Land Hurricanes, Candle Light, and Large Living, Part 2

In this episode, we chat about soft communism, weaning yourself from the comforts of urban life, and fasting. We continue our community vs family conversation, making a case for owning a bigger home, bodies needing space, and the duty to teach your children.

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Timestamps/Topics for Episode 86:

0:00 Intro

1:04 Soft communism

5:07 Fasting could be the first step toward farming

16:35 Community vs faith/family continued

21:43 We need larger living spaces because bodies need space

34:21 Families have a right to a big home

37:50 It's your duty to teach your children

48:15 Contemplating a big move

Links for Episode 86:

• The Rulers of Russia and the Russian Farmers by Father Denis Fahey https://store.catholicism.org/the-rulers-of-russia-and-the-russian-farmers.html
• Ross McKnight of Backwater Foie Gras https://backwaterfoiegras.com
• The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting & Abstinence by Matthew Plese https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/110777550-the-definitive-guide-to-catholic-fasting-abstinence?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=5S7o614tUE&rank=1
• Charlotte Mason's homeschool curriculum https://simplycharlottemason.com