The Kinnard Homestead

While it's true Jesus puts a priority on the home, the Bible never once suggests the home is his top priority. In this episode, continuing a Bible-study walk through of "the Christian home," Tim discusses the coming and going of those in the Christian family and notices how they treat their home not like their ultimate home at all, but more as a kind of temporary “home-base” for ministry and kingdom purposes.

What sets a Christian home apart from any other home in a neighborhood? In this episode, Tim introduces a Bible-study style series in which he sets out to take a room-by-room tour of the model Christian home acknowledging, first and foremost, God's sovereign grace that makes it his. 

 A love for reading and the proof of being "well read" doesn't require a person to own, or to have even read through, a large stack of books. Quality over quantity should always be the ideal standard, including in the practice of reading.

In this episode, Tim talks about a minimalist approach to reading and shares the story of his decision to purge most of the books in his personal library out of a desire to create a more deliberate reading plan. Drawing from the advice of respected philosopher of education, Mortimer Adler, as well as supporting ideas from theologians Charles Spurgeon and John Piper, Tim argues for an approach that allows one to read more by reading less. 

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 306 and the allowance of internet sales for cottage food business owners.

There are plenty of "old wives' tales" that old-time gardeners like to use to predict the last frost date on the calendar before planting their gardens. In this episode, Tim expresses some skepticism toward these silly superstitions and points to the metric of historical averages for one’s area as a more reliable method to use. 

Resources:
https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates
https://davesgarden.com/guides/freeze-frost-dates/
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/news/when-expect-your-last-spring-freeze

When organized scouting was first introduced in 1908 by war hero Sir Robert Baden-Powell, its objective was to "complete the sequence of training from boyhood to manhood through the progressive grades of [the scouting ranks]."  In our modern world, there has risen some confusion, including within respected scouting organizations, as to the basic definition of "manhood."  In this episode, Tim explores the history of scouting, its original complementarian convictions, and the current fork in the scouting trail between a biblical and secular worldview.

When it comes to emergency preparedness, having a reliable means of communication can make all the difference in coordinating the help you need.  Ham Radio is commonly used as such a reliable communication option.  In this episode, Tim shares the story of how he first got involved in Ham Radio and how it has proven useful in real life emergency situations.

Regardless of the size of your income, you can benefit from a budget. If you struggle with debt and have a tendency to charge on your credit card more than you earn in your paycheck, you can especially benefit from the cash-envelope system of budgeting. In this episode, Amy discusses the basics and benefits of using the cash-envelope system, and mentions two bonus strategies you can use to gain better control of your finances.

Accidents happen.  When they do, it is best to have a well-stocked medicine kit ready to go.  In this episode, Amy and her sister Joy Durand discuss stories of a severe burn and a nasty wound suffered in the family, and the effective results of applying an all-natural "Healing Salve" developed by the Amish.

Resources: 

www.thekinnardhomestead.com
www.dogwoodmeadowsherbs.com

"Be Your Own Doctor," Rachel Weaver M.H.
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Doctor-Rachel-Weaver-M-H/dp/0971266905

"Be Your Child's Pediatrician," Rachel Weaver M.H.
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Childs-Pediatrician-Rachel-Weaver/dp/0971266921

"Back Yard Pharmacy," Rachel Weaver M.H.
https://www.amazon.com/Back-Pharmacy-Rachel-Weaver-January/dp/B01B9A2V2O

Do you know the difference between an asset and a liability? If your finances are eroding faster than they are accruing, you may need to revisit the concept. In this episode, drawing from a financial principal he first learned from author Robert Kiyosaki, Tim talks about how a proper understanding of assets and liabilities is key to building wealth.