Thanks for joining us for another episode of Soil & Soul, with our weekly Wednesday World Concerns theme. Today's discussion between co-hosts, Aaron and Kayla, delves into the balance of protecting and fostering our innermost circle first, while also keeping the needs and concerns of others further out of our immediate pool, in mind and heart as well.

Welcome back to Soil & Soul and another episode of Tuesday's Toolbox, where today's tool discussed is the magnetic parts tray found in many mechanic and farm shops, and even households. Even the "catch-all" tray might throw your keys and random items when you get home relates to today's episode where host Aaron reflects on a metaphor to our personal and spiritual lives. Is your own parts tray shiny and clean, or is it grimy and full of iron filings?

Welcome to our 3rd week of this harvest season of the Soil & Soul podcast. Today starts a new week of Bible Breakout with Fr. David Hemann, as well as a great new interview episode with Fr. Brian Feller and guest Bruce Nelson. This is a conversation you won't want to miss! We also hope for all listeners in the field, that you are having a good and safe harvest, with another bountiful week ahead.

Welcome back to Soil & Soul and the end of our 3rd week with a Family Friday. On this episode, co-hosts Aaron and Kayla share a great conversation on family life, especially from the different perspectives as men and women; as husbands and wives; as fathers and mothers. They talk plenty of farm life references, because it's so central on the mind currently, but their discussion will certainly resonate with all couples. Aaron and Kayla make some great points and leave you with the goal of checking in on your people.

Welcome back to Soil & Soul and another episode of Faithful Farming. Today's guest is Zachary Boss, who shares an excellent conversation with host Aaron about their farming and faith backgrounds, family life, keeping things cohesive, and our ultimate central goal to get us all to heaven.

Welcome back to another episode of Wednesday World Concerns on our Soil & Soul seasonal podcast this harvest. Today we have host Kayla in conversation with Mike & Deb McCarty, of Carroll, Iowa, as they discuss their years of experience with mission work in Honduras. The McCartys share about both the agriculture and faith they've seen abroad, and provide a great witness.

Welcome back to Soil & Soul and our week 3 episode of Tuesday's Toolbox. Host Aaron discusses and reflects on the common rachet hand tool, making ties between our prayer life and the mechanical reference. We hope that you enjoy this interesting and reflective episode and that it might call to mind a a little pondering for yourself, or a discussion with a spouse or other person.

Welcome back to week 3 of Soil & Soul. Today kicks us off with this interview with Jeff & Sandra Joyce. Fr. Feller has a great conversation with them about their faith and farming backgrounds that you'll be sure to enjoy.

Welcome back to Soil & Soul and the end of our week 2. Today's Family Friday episode has host Aaron discussing fatigue, which can be relevant to workers, parents, and more, whether you're a farmer busy with harvest long hours or not at all. And how do we manage that fatigue? And what are the indirect ripple effects of this fatigue? Some things to consider.

Welcome back to Soil & Soul and our week 2 of Faithful Farming, where today's episode has host Kayla in great conversation with her friend, Jayme Kock. They have a great discussion on women in agriculture that you won't want to miss. Take a listen to the insight, laughter, and mix of faith and farming.