The Kinnard Homestead

Which is more glorifying to God, preaching sermons or shoveling poop?  Is the vocation of "ministry" more sacred than the vocation of farming?  In this episode, Tim shares several excerpts written by Martin Luther arguing for the God-glorifying nature of farm work when done with Gospel-influenced motives.

According to Joel Salatin, every homestead has it's own assets and liabilities.  For the Lars family homestead in Star Wars, there were plenty of challenges to overcome, perhaps the most obvious being a harsh desert environment to farm in.  But, the family had water and, in a desert economy, water was what you really wanted.  In this episode, Tim talks about the importance of recognizing what assets a person has and using them.

After 17 years of working a traditional office job in Little Rock, Arkansas, we are now transitioning to homestead full-time to put our 20 acres and the skills we’ve learned over the last 10 years homesteading part-time to the test.  In this episode, Tim publicly thanks  those who have helped made our progress possible including Tim's supportive bosses and all our loyal customers.

Have you ever dreamed of retiring early and devoting more of your time to family, farming, or various forms of ministry and charity work?  In this episode Tim shares 7 pivotal steps he took to semi-retire by the age of 35 to do those very things.

If you have learned to be self-disciplined in your personal finances and have discovered the money-saving benefits of zero-balance budgeting, consider "kicking it up a notch" for even greater balance-building, money-making momentum.  In this episode, Amy discusses the advantages of digitizing the cash-envelope system, and even how to turn it into a passive income in the process.

If you're an aspiring entrepreneur in Arkansas with a desire to sell your homemade food items without a permit, you need to learn about the state’s Cottage Food laws.  In this episode, Tim gives an update to the law from Arkansas’ 2021 Legislative Session with the passage of Act 1040 and the introduction of Arkansas' Food Freedom Act.

 Do you have trouble staying on top of the dreaded laundry pile? If you take a moment to analyze your approach, you may find that you are wasting a lot of time doing unnecessary steps. In this episode, inspired by a practical laundry "hack" by an experienced mother of 13 from the "Real Mom Real Solutions" YouTube channel, Amy discusses how she has successfully redeemed hours of time every week by applying a few simple solutions. 

Nancy's Video - "Laundry Hacks - 2 steps to reduce laundry time by 82%"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPEJ2M8vuTw

We’ve all been hearing about “inflation” in the news lately.  Most of us aren’t just hearing about it, but we’re feeling it in our wallets too.  What can a family do to protect against the rise in prices and the decrease in the value of the dollar?  In this episode, Tim gives three practical ways to stop inflation from burning your budget.

According to respected pastor Paul Washer, a man can earn a prosperous living and fail to be a faithful Provider.  In this episode, Tim discusses statements made by Washer in a compelling sermon challenging husbands and fathers to rethink how they approach home and career.

Reference: "Gaining the World and Losing Your Children," by Paul Washer
https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/7909123754/7909123754.mp3

Men and women are different, and that's okay. It's how God made us. Benefiting from the counsel of her mom, trusted women in her life, and a little bit of personal experience, Amy shares her discovery of what two practical expressions of love win a husband's heart. The wife looking to bless her man should never forget the influence of a good, old fashioned home cooked meal, and a well prepared romantic "dessert" afterward.