That Farm Life

Growing up on a South Dakota ranch, Clay Conry resented the cows because they took up his weekends. After attending Bible School in Milwaukee, Clay found a new appreciation for the wide open spaces. In today's episode Clay shares about setting priorities, the importance of family, and taking care of our mental health.

Clay is the host of The Working Cows Podcast. It can be found at WorkingCows.net or through all major podcast providers.

Ways to help someone who is struggling:

• Listen
• Be present
• Let them know they aren't alone
• Take time to check in

“I know we want to maintain that bravado & that machismo, but we need to take care of ourselves from a mental health perspective & we need to take care our neighbors.” - Clay Conry

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Regardless of your political views, we can all agree on the importance of people in our government supporting Agriculture. 

 In this episode U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford shares about his background as a Bomb Technician in the Army, his early love for rodeo, and his experience in Ag broadcasting. 

 He also shares about the importance of Christ in his life and how his confidence in God’s plan helps him in stressful times. Finding someone to talk to when you are overwhelmed or stressed is essential for good mental health.

 
That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Content warning: This episode discusses death by suicide. If you or someone you love are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 911 or the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-TALK.  Resources for those outside the U.S. are listed below.

Nine years ago Autumn Fuhrman's father died from suicide. In this episode she shares frankly about her grief and the way his death changed her life.

She encourages those who are struggling to reach out for help. Talking with a friend, therapist, pastor, or doctor can help. There is always hope.

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

If you or someone you love is struggling, call emergency services or one of the hotlines below:

U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – available 24 hours a day
800-273-TALK
Or text “HELLO” to 741741

The Canada Suicide Prevention Service – available 24 hours a day
833-456-4566

Find hotlines for other countries: https://blog.opencounseling.co/suicide-hotlines/

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Veterinarian Rodney Vaughn has a passion for raising horses. In today’s episode he shares how animals can reduce stress and enrich our lives. 

Many people with medical or mental health needs can benefit from a service dog. Veterans dealing with PTSD can also benefit. There are many organizations that can help you find a service dog. A partial list of service dog providers can be found at these websites:

https://servicedogs4vets.org

https://assistancedogsinternational.org

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Not only are farmers and ranchers dealing with increased costs and supply chain issues, so are those involved in Agribusiness. Today Archie talks with Lance Polk, Manager for Heartland Equipment about rising costs and long lead times for essential items. Through this time everyone in the Agri industry will have to remember that we are all in this together. Patience, understanding, and communication will help us to continue to feed our communities.

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

This week Archie talks to Michelle Bufkin Horton, the Membership & Communications Director of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association. She shares about losing her father to cancer and learning to grow through grief. 

To find out more about Be the Match, the organization that matches bone marrow donors with recipients, go to https://bethematch.org.

To view the video on mental health referenced by Michelle, check out Kelly Scanlon’s story on Bell Let’s Talk.

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

This week Living Well Counseling’s Director & Agri Health Network Advisory Board Member James Barham joins Archie to talk about preparing your marriage for a busy spring season.

The book James mentioned is Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by Craig Groeschel.

In addition, James and Archie talk about Agri Health Network’s upcoming trap shoot fundraiser. Join us on April 30 at the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Benefiting both Agri Health Network and the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes, build a team or sponsor a youth team and come out for a fun day. 

To learn more about sponsoring at different levels, to register, or to find more information, please go to https://arkansasfamilies.org/jonesboro-trapshoot. You can also email [email protected] with questions or for more information. 

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

For decades Royce Boling was a full-time farmer and a full-time church pastor. In this episode he shares stories about working with family, dealing with difficult seasons, and managing both time and stress. 

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

 “When you talk with God on a daily basis, He’ll teach you how to cope with life’s stresses, life’s strains. And He’ll help you – because the Scriptures also say: ‘Casting all of…our cares upon him because he cares for us.’ He wants us to talk to him.”  - Dr. Connie Ware 

From her beginning as the only female in her high school FFA class to her role today as an Innovation Specialist for BASF, a love for agriculture and a love for the Lord define Dr. Connie Ware’s life. 

Full of wisdom and practical insight, this episode is one you will want to share with others. 

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Psychiatrist Todd Clements shares about his background on the farm, his decision to go into medicine, and the opportunities he had to work with nationally known therapists Dr. Paul Meier and Dr. Daniel Amen early in his career. 

While others only saw his success, Dr. Clements was struggling with alcohol and prescription drug addiction. He openly shares about addiction, consequences, and redemption.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction of any kind, please reach out for help. Here are some of the places to start.

Celebrate Recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous

Al-Anon Family Groups (Support for family and friends of alcoholics)

Narcotics Anonymous

 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline:

800-662-HELP

Text to: 435748

TTY: 800-487-4889 

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].