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Covering subjects from permaculture, preparedness, and homesteading to cooking, health, politics, and entrepreneurship from a biblical worldview.

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The Prepared Homestead episodes:

02.18.2016
David Kershner – Post Apocalyptic World Author
In today’s podcast we talk David Kershner, who is a post apocalyptic world (PAW) author. We have an interesting discussion about the central question he poses in his books: What would it take to remove GMO’s from the US food...
02.09.2016
KrisAnne Hall – Constitutional Attorney and Educator
On today’s podcast we interview KrisAnne Hall, she is a pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, attorney, and former prosecutor who travels the country teaching the Constitution and the history that gave us our founding documents. She is the Host of The...
01.25.2016
Teri Page – Homestead Honey
In this podcast, Monica and I interview Teri Page, author, wife, homeschooling mom, and homesteader. In October, 2012 her family of four packed up from their Oregon homestead of 13 years and moved next door to their good friends in...
01.13.2016
Episode 99 - Reflections on 2015
In this podcast we reflect on 2015. We do an honest assessment of the past year. We talk about the challenges and accomplishments for the year. The tendency is for people to focus in on the things they didn't accomplish,...
01.05.2016
Looking Forward to 2016
In this podcast we look to 2016 and talk about some of the major goals we have for the coming year. We publicly announce some of our goals as a way of achieving accountability. We encourage our listeners to also...
01.04.2016
Reflections on 2015
In this podcast we reflect n 2015. We do an honest assessment of the past year. We talk about the challenges and accomplishments for the year. The tendency is for people to focus in on the things they didn’t accomplish,...
12.31.2015
Episode 100 - Looking Forward to 2016
In this podcast whelk to 2016 and talk about some of our major goals we have for the coming year. We publicly announce our goals as a way of achieving accountability. We encourage our listeners to also obtain public and private...
12.30.2015
Ways to Create Financial Security – Part 2
In this two part podcast series, in response to a listener question, we discuss many ways to create financial security on your homestead. In this second part we discuss how to effectively save money, reduce costs, network, and build community...
12.17.2015
Food Freedom With John Moody
In today’s podcast Monica and I talk with John Moody from Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTC). Our discussion centers around food freedom and FTCs significant role in this fight to remove government interference between the small farmer and...
12.15.2015
Listener Questions
In this podcast, Monica and I answer listener questions ranging from: fuel storage, canning, choosing home defense firearms, dehydrators and much more…
12.12.2015
Food Storage Basics
In this podcast, Monica and I talk about storing food. This is not a podcast about zombie apocalypse food storage but about why, and how, everyone should have a deep larder. Food security and financial security are among the top...
12.05.2015
Wranglerstar Interview
On today’s podcast Monica and I got the opportunity to interview “Wranglerstar” about his new book “Modern Homesteading: Rediscovering The American Dream”. We also talk about their homestead and their personal journey moving from the city. Wranglerstar has become a...
11.26.2015
Homestead Update
Some days are better than others, on a homestead a tough day can be very time consuming. Today we talk about some of the things that have happened on
11.19.2015
Power Outage Prep
On today’s podcast we discuss the current windstorm that impacted the Northwest. Specifically we are talking about preparedness during extended power outages. Since we are currently enduring a potential extended power outage we decided to talk about a few important...
11.04.2015
Food Preservation Continued
In this podcast we continue our discussion on food preservation. We cover topics such as freezing, fermenting, curing, and drying.
11.02.2015
Canning Basics
In today’s podcast we talk about food preservation. Specifically, we cover water bath and pressure canning. Monica really understands this subject well and lays out several important considerations and aspects of the skill of canning. On the, success through action...
09.29.2015
Is It Worth It To Raise Meat Chickens?
Today Sean and I discuss the importance of scheduling your day for maximum productivity and continue our overview of ‘isms’ by covering the subject of secular humanism. Our main topic answers the question “Is it worth it to raise meat...
09.24.2015
Reducing Feed Costs
In today’s podcast we open with our Success Through Action segment covering the importance of establishing routines as a first step to effective time management. We also continue our discussion of “isms” defining and discussing fascism. Our main topic focuses...
09.03.2015
Homestead Waste Management
On today’s podcast Monica and I talk about turning “waste” into a resource. The term waste implies that there is no value in what you s typically considered garbage. We concentrate onkitchen, animal and human “waste.” The problem is the...
08.27.2015
New Format and Homestead Update
In today’s podcast Monica and I introduce a new format. We have added a “success through action” segment that focuses on achieving success through engaging in strategies like strategic planning and goal setting. In the worldview segment we discuss the...
07.10.2015
John Moody-Farm-to-Comsumer Legal Defense Fund
On today’s podcast I talk with the interim director of FTCLDF John Moody. His organization concentrates on defendingthe rights and broadening the freedoms of family farms, and protecting consumer access to raw milk and nutrient dense foods. John gives us...
06.19.2015
Homestead Update
On today’s podcast Monica and I give a homestead update. With the busy summer months we have accomplished a lot and run into several problems. We share our lessons learned as well as our successes. We discuss: pasture expansion, paddock...
05.13.2015
Home and Family Protection Part 4
In today’s podcast I return to the series on home and family protection. In this part 4, I talk about some considerations outside of the home. I use some basic situations to talk about protection principles. For example, the recent...
05.07.2015
Thomas Kidd – Religious Liberty Advocate
On today’s podcast I interview Thomas Kidd – Religious Liberty Advocate. We discuss many different legal issues to include the ongoing cultural battle surrounding same sex marriage. We talk about the likely decision and implications of that opinion. More importantly...
04.29.2015
Homestead Update
On today’s podcast I give a homestead update. I also talk about our upcoming Introduction to Homesteading workshop on June 13th and July 18th. You can find more information here. For the update I talk about: – Rattlesnake Rendezvous speaking...
04.17.2015
Gregg Carter – Rural Economist
In today’s podcast I interview Gregg Carter: homesteader, writer and entrepreneur. He gives us insight into the Micro/Cottage business model and shares the benefits and challenges of running a micro/cottage business. He just published a book: Micro and Cottage Businesses:...
04.16.2015
John Brownlee – Buying Off-Grid
In today’s podcast I interview John Brownlee of www.Buyingoffgrid.com. He is a presenter at Sustainable Preparedness Seminars with expertise in many areas. Today, we focus on buying off grid/remote property. The benefits, challenges, common mistakes and some unique legal aspects...
04.13.2015
Home and Family Protection Part 3
In the worldview segment, I talk about the response of the White House to the Kenya massacre where Christian were separated based on their faith, and murdered. Today’s podcast is a continuation of our series on home and family protection....
04.06.2015
Home and Family Protection Part 2
In today’s podcast, I continue talking about home and family protection. This is part 2 in a multi-part series on the topic. Today focuses on more aspects of the dreaded home invasion. For the worldview segment, I talk about our...
04.03.2015
Home and Family Protection Part 1
in today’s podcast I start a series on home and family protection. This is a huge topic that is near and dear to my heart based on several real world experiences that I will share through out the series. Today...
03.25.2015
Sovereign Sonrise Academy
On today’s podcast Monica and I discuss the launch of Sovereign Sonrise Academy. We talk about the who, what, when, where and why of this venture as well as the launch of a sub-venture which is Sovereign Sonrise Worldview Academy...
03.20.2015
Permaculture for Preparedness
In today’s podcast I discuss integrating permaculture and preparedness. I have found no better system to apply for the preparedness minded person. This does not replace things like food storage, something that was simply a part of life for people...
03.17.2015
Garden Planning Considerations
In today’s podcast, during the worldview segment I talk about two important principles: 1. Know what you believe and why you believe it. 2. Be consistent in your worldview. During the main topic I talk about garden planning considerations: perennials vs....
03.10.2015
NTFP (Non-Timber Forest Products)
In today’s podcast Monica (Permafarm Matron) and I discuss worldview topics, Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) and Entrepreneurship. During the worldview segment we discuss what it means to have a worldview. Everyone has one whether they know it or not! A...
02.27.2015
A Quick Update
This podcast is a quick update on what has been going on here on Sovereign Sonrise Permafarm. Scripture of the day: “Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in...
02.24.2015
Humanely Harvesting Animals
On today’s podcast the worldview segment and the main topic are intertwined when I talk about how we humanely harvest our animals on Sovereign Sonrise Permafarm.
02.20.2015
Where Do I Start?!
In the worldview segment I play a pantheistic commercial that clearly replaces God with “mother nature.” I comment on how Christians should view creation, wise stewardship and commercials like this. for the main topic, I talk bout a recent message that...
02.17.2015
Permaculture, Homestead, and Backyard Chickens
In this podcast I talk about chickens! They are a great addition for anyone from the urban dweller to the large homestead. Raising them as an integrated part with all the other elements of a home/homestead is how to best...
02.13.2015
Homestead Update and Listener Questions
On today’s podcast I give a homestead update and address a few listener questions. We have been super busy here on the permafarm! Many opportunities presented themselves and we jumped at the chance. We went from seven animals to more...
01.30.2015
Scott Terry – Christian Agrarian, Homesteader, and Dairyman
In today’s podcast for the worldview segment I discuss the hot topic of vaccines. I talk about big pharma, the increased number of vaccines given to children, the increased number of vaccines for non life threatening diseases, herd immunity and the...
01.23.2015
Education Part 3
For today’s worldview segment I talk about the slap in the face that pro-lifers (those that are awake enough to understand what happened) received from house Republicans today regarding pro-life bills. They balked on a meaningful bill that would have...
01.22.2015
Education Part 2
For today’s worldview segment I talk about a homeschool family (who has never been in trouble with the law) who had their seven children removed from their home because the father was in possession of a mineral supplement called Miracle...
01.22.2015
Education Part 1
For today’s worldview segment I talk about the president’s State of The Union Address. And for the main topic Monica and I begin a three part podcast on American education. We cover a variety of topics in this series including...
01.14.2015
Permaculture – Methods of Design Part 2
For today’s worldview segment I continue to talk about the different aspects of the sanctity of life and today we go to Wichita, Kansas and find out that an Episcopal church is hosting a “chili for choice” fundraiser for planned...
01.13.2015
Permaculture – Methods of Design Part 1
On todays worldview segment I talk about how every year on the third Sunday of January we observe the sanctity of life as a response to the 1973 Roe v Wade decision. And for the main topic I discuss permaculture...
01.12.2015
Basic Permaculture
On today’s worldview segment I talk about Barack Obama’s recent proposal of giving everyone free community college which of course is not free at all. And for the main topic I discuss basic permaculture. Not so much the principles of design...
01.11.2015
Small Business Ideas for 2015 Part 2
On today’s worldview segment I talk about Barack Obama’s proposal of giving everyone free community college which of course is not free at all. For the main topic I continue to discuss small business ideas for 2015.
01.09.2015
Small Business Ideas for 2015 Part 1
On today’s podcast for the worldview segment I talk about the terrible tragedy that occurred in Paris, France on January 7th 2015. For the main topic I discuss small business ideas for 2015.
01.08.2015
Convention of States – An Imperative!
In today’s podcast our worldview segment turns into the main topic as I discuss the Convention of States. This an article V of the Constitution movement that is absolutely imperative that it succeeds. Scripture of the day: 4″ For whatever was written...
01.01.2015
Building Character
On today’s worldview segment, I talk about setting goals and why people fail them. For the main topic I talk about building character and how building character can help you accomplish your goals for 2015. Happy New Year!

What's The Prepared Homestead about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Prepared Homestead episodes:

David Kershner – Post Apocalyptic World Author

KrisAnne Hall – Constitutional Attorney and Educator

Teri Page – Homestead Honey

Episode 99 - Reflections on 2015

Looking Forward to 2016

Reflections on 2015

Episode 100 - Looking Forward to 2016

Ways to Create Financial Security – Part 2

Food Freedom With John Moody

Listener Questions

Food Storage Basics

Wranglerstar Interview

Homestead Update

Power Outage Prep

Food Preservation Continued

Canning Basics

Is It Worth It To Raise Meat Chickens?

Reducing Feed Costs

Homestead Waste Management

New Format and Homestead Update

John Moody-Farm-to-Comsumer Legal Defense Fund

Homestead Update

Home and Family Protection Part 4

Thomas Kidd – Religious Liberty Advocate

Homestead Update

Gregg Carter – Rural Economist

John Brownlee – Buying Off-Grid

Home and Family Protection Part 3

Home and Family Protection Part 2

Home and Family Protection Part 1

Sovereign Sonrise Academy

Permaculture for Preparedness

Garden Planning Considerations

NTFP (Non-Timber Forest Products)

A Quick Update

Humanely Harvesting Animals

Where Do I Start?!

Permaculture, Homestead, and Backyard Chickens

Homestead Update and Listener Questions

Scott Terry – Christian Agrarian, Homesteader, and Dairyman

Education Part 3

Education Part 2

Education Part 1

Permaculture – Methods of Design Part 2

Permaculture – Methods of Design Part 1

Basic Permaculture

Small Business Ideas for 2015 Part 2

Small Business Ideas for 2015 Part 1

Convention of States – An Imperative!

Building Character