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In this episode of the Granger Smith Podcast, Granger welcomes special guests Jeremy and Melissa, the creators of the New World, Old Soul podcast and the Good Simple Living vlog. What started as a casual visit to Granger’s home turned into an inspiring conversation about their incredible journey—leaving behind conventional life in Portland, Oregon, to build a homestead in the remote mountains of northern Idaho.
Jeremy, a former police officer, and Melissa, a homeschooling mom, share how they took a leap of faith, quitting jobs, selling their home, and moving to an off-grid property with their four kids—all while documenting their adventure on YouTube. They discuss the challenges of self-sufficiency, homeschooling, and staying connected to their values in a world increasingly driven by technology and artificial intelligence.
Granger and his guests dive deep into the struggles and rewards of homesteading, the philosophical implications of AI and digital influence, and the fine line between content creation and truly living in the moment. They also explore the difficulty of maintaining friendships, setting boundaries in a world of constant connectivity, and the importance of raising kids with curiosity and resilience.
Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, faith, and an unfiltered look at what it really takes to pursue the dream of self-sufficiency.
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In this episode of the Granger Smith Podcast, Granger welcomes special guests Jeremy and Melissa, the creators of the New World, Old Soul podcast and the Good Simple Living vlog. What started as a casual visit to Granger’s home turned into an inspiring conversation about their incredible journey—leaving behind conventional life in Portland, Oregon, to build a homestead in the remote mountains of northern Idaho.
Jeremy, a former police officer, and Melissa, a homeschooling mom, share how they took a leap of faith, quitting jobs, selling their home, and moving to an off-grid property with their four kids—all while documenting their adventure on YouTube. They discuss the challenges of self-sufficiency, homeschooling, and staying connected to their values in a world increasingly driven by technology and artificial intelligence.
Granger and his guests dive deep into the struggles and rewards of homesteading, the philosophical implications of AI and digital influence, and the fine line between content creation and truly living in the moment. They also explore the difficulty of maintaining friendships, setting boundaries in a world of constant connectivity, and the importance of raising kids with curiosity and resilience.
Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, faith, and an unfiltered look at what it really takes to pursue the dream of self-sufficiency.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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