That Farm Life

In this episode, host Archie Mason tells his own story. From slinging sacks of beans and driving down the turnrows as a child to a pastor who cares for his congregation and cattle, Archie’s life has always involved agriculture. 

Today he shares that we all hear three voices – the one from within, the one from above, and the one from the enemy. 

We want to hear your stories, your comments, and your questions. Email us at [email protected].

 

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].

Content warning: This episode discusses mental health topics, including death from suicide. If you or someone you love is dealing with suicidal thoughts, please call 911 or the national suicide hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Since That Farm Life Podcast started March 1, 2021, we’ve had over 15,000  downloads from 44 states and 26 countries. Our most-downloaded episode featured Mardon Layne sharing his story of losing his father to depression-related suicide. His episode was listened to over 1,000 times  and it was shared more than any other on social media. 

For our last episode of 2021, Mardon and his wife Martha return to talk about forgiveness, redemption, and the importance of finding someone to share your struggles with.

Make sure you check out Mardon’s  original episode here. 

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].

“You can have Jesus and have a therapist. And you can have Jesus and be on an antidepressant at the same time.” -Martha Layne

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].

With over 40 years in Ag Finance and banking, Jim Tubbs has seen good times and tough times. In this episode Jim shares his experiences with the Farm Crisis of the 80’s, the similarities and differences to today’s financial climate, and ways to prepare financially and mentally in uncertain times.

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].

Jenna Martin is part of the new generation of female farmers. In this episode she shares about farming with her family, preparing for the current high costs of inputs, and conservation on her family’s land.

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].

Justin and Kristi Wildy are part of a multigenerational farming operation. In this episode they talk about how they keep their family strong and deal with their stress together. By working hard together and then leaving the tasks and challenges of the farm in the office, their family is able to keep their foundations strong. The Wildys also share how their family deals with financial uncertainty - something many of us in agriculture are facing in today's economy. 

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].

For those of us who have experienced loss the holiday season can bring new waves of grief. Listen to therapist Mandy Young give strategies for coping in this week's episode.


For those of us who are struggling, Mandy recommends these coping strategies: 

Ask for help with holiday events

Communicate with your family 

Express your emotions to your support system

And Know your limits 

If you know someone who has recently lost a loved one or is facing a difficult season, please share this episode with them. And contact us at [email protected]with questions, comments, or podcast ideas. 

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].

During the holiday season, there are family gatherings that bring both joy and stress. How do we set boundaries, avoid arguments, respond to expectations, and reply to invasive questions? In this episode, therapist Mandy Young shares many practical tips to help us focus on the blessings of our holiday get-togethers.

A complete list of Mandy's tips can be found on Agri Health Network's Facebook page or our website: AgriHealth.net.

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].

Most jobs in Ag aren’t the same day to day or even minute to minute. With long hours and an unpredictable schedule, it’s often hard to make time for family and ourselves. In this episode, Shane Bray shares the importance of getting away – whether the timing is convenient or not.

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].

Addiction is rampant in Agri families. In this episode, Rhonda Qualls shares her own story of methamphetamine addiction and recovery. A deepening faith and the support of family and friends encouraged Rhonda as she went through long-term rehab and recovery at John 3:17 Ministry. 

“There’s nothing wrong with admitting that you can’t do this by yourself. Because if you could do it by yourself, you’d have already done it,” says Rhonda.

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].

To learn more about John 3:17 Ministry for women, check out their website at https://john317ministry.org.

For men, go to John 3:16 Ministries at https://john316thecure.com.

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].

Brothers Dewayne, Randell, and Shannon Hobbs work together on their family farm and at their family business – Hobbs Implement. In this episode they discuss working together with family, supporting one another in and outside work, and dealing with grief from losing their dad to Covid-19 complications. Their family is one marked by faith and generosity.

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].

You can read more about Hobbs Implement and their family at their website: HobbsImplement.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].