God of Dirt

What if the broken places in your life aren't the end of your story?

In this powerful episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan sits down with health coach, author, and behavior change specialist Mimi Kroger to discuss her remarkable journey from chronic illness, emotional wounds, and hopelessness to healing, wholeness, and renewed purpose. Through honest conversation, Mimi shares how true restoration began not just in her body, but in her heart, mind, and soul.

Together, Dana and Mimi explore the connection between emotional health and physical wellness, the lies we often carry from childhood, and the transformative power of renewing our minds through truth. Their conversation offers hope for anyone walking through pain, illness, disappointment, or uncertainty, reminding us that healing is rarely instant—but restoration is possible.

In this episode:

• The connection between emotional and physical health
• How childhood beliefs shape our adult lives
• Finding healing through truth and renewed thinking
• Mimi's journey from chronic illness to restoration
• Why God cares about our wholeness—body, mind, and spirit

If you've ever wondered whether healing is possible for your story, this episode is a reminder that restoration is real, and hope is never out of reach.

What if the abundant life we're searching for isn't found in doing more, achieving more, or going farther—but in returning to the place we were created to thrive?

In this inaugural episode of God of Dirt, Dana sits down with farmer, mother, and homesteader Danielle Hastings to explore how disconnection from place, identity, and community has shaped modern life—and how reconnecting with the land can help restore what we've lost. Danielle shares her journey from childhood upheaval, religious disappointment, and searching for purpose to finding healing, belonging, and a deeper connection with God through gardening, homesteading, and motherhood.

Together, they discuss the Garden of Eden as more than a biblical story—it is a blueprint for human flourishing. This conversation invites listeners to consider how the natural world, meaningful community, and intentional stewardship can reconnect us to our people, our purpose, and the abundant life we were created for.

In this episode:

• Why modern life often leaves us feeling disconnected
• The relationship between identity, belonging, and place
• How gardening became a path to healing and spiritual renewal
• Lessons from motherhood, community, and stewardship
• What it means to "get back to Eden" in today's world

Whether you're a gardener, a person of faith, or simply longing for a deeper sense of purpose and connection, this episode offers a hopeful invitation to rediscover the sacred right beneath your feet.

What if the answers to better health, deeper faith, and a more meaningful life have been beneath your feet the whole time?

In this inaugural episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan shares the personal journey that led her from struggling with declining health and questioning modern systems to discovering a deeper connection between nature, faith, food, and purpose.

You'll hear how regenerative living, permaculture principles, and a renewed understanding of God's design began transforming not only her physical health, but also her perspective on what it means to experience abundant life.

If you're interested in holistic health, regenerative agriculture, permaculture, faith, sustainable living, or creating a healthier future for the next generation, this episode lays the foundation for what's ahead.

This is more than a podcast about dirt—it's about reconnecting with our people, place, and purpose.

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