In this farewell episode Monica and I discuss the reasons we're closing the podcast and share the exciting upcoming plans for The Prepared Homestead. 

<p>In this farewell episode Monica and I discuss the reasons we're closing the podcast and share the exciting upcoming plans for The Prepared Homestead. </p>

Podcast Episode 126 - Our Final Podcast!

Blake Akers

On today’s program we interview Blake Akers, one of the partners, designers and promoters of Agritrue, which is a private alternative food Certification to USDA Organic Certification. Blake explains what Agritrue is and what it is trying to accomplish. Agritrue …  Continue reading →

On today’s program we interview Blake Akers, one of the partners, designers and promoters of Agritrue, which is a private alternative food Certification to USDA Organic Certification. Blake explains what Agritrue is and what it is trying to accomplish. Agritrue … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/podcast-episode-125-blake-akers-agritrue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Podcast Episode 125 – Blake Akers – Agritrue

On today’s program, Monica and I discuss the purpose of The Prepared Homestead. We talk about several aspects of our operation and what they mean. We discuss what preparedness means and our approach to the concept. We talk about what …  Continue reading →

On today’s program, Monica and I discuss the purpose of The Prepared Homestead. We talk about several aspects of our operation and what they mean. We discuss what preparedness means and our approach to the concept. We talk about what … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/episode-124-what-is-the-prepared-homestead/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Episode 124 – What is the Prepared Homestead?

On today’s podcast Monica and I discuss some considerations for growing food without getting complicated or spending a lot of time working on the property. Set good goals – most people either don’t set goals at all or they say …  Continue reading →

On today’s podcast Monica and I discuss some considerations for growing food without getting complicated or spending a lot of time working on the property. Set good goals – most people either don’t set goals at all or they say … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/episode-123-growing-food-simply/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Episode 123 – Growing Food Simply

One of the main activities we’ve been engaged in on the homestead is getting our gardens ready for winter, and prepped for an even more productive spring. One thing to keep in mind when prepping your gardens for winter and …  Continue reading →

One of the main activities we’ve been engaged in on the homestead is getting our gardens ready for winter, and prepped for an even more productive spring. One thing to keep in mind when prepping your gardens for winter and … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/episode-122-prepping-your-garden-for-spring/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Episode 122 – Prepping Your Garden for Spring

Mike Leister

In today’s podcast we discuss building resiliency with our new battery bank. You can buy it here. We are joined by the innovator and owner of Tactical Woodgas: Mike Leister and go over, setup, employment, capabilities and limitations of TPH …  Continue reading →

In today’s podcast we discuss building resiliency with our new battery bank. You can buy it here. We are joined by the innovator and owner of Tactical Woodgas: Mike Leister and go over, setup, employment, capabilities and limitations of TPH … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/podcast-episode-121-mike-leister-battery-bank/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Podcast Episode 121 – Mike Leister – Battery Bank

On today’s podcast Monica and I interview Paul Munsen, the president of Sun Oven International. We discuss solar cooking as well as some of the great things his company is doing in developing countries. Paul and his Sun Oven are …  Continue reading →

On today’s podcast Monica and I interview Paul Munsen, the president of Sun Oven International. We discuss solar cooking as well as some of the great things his company is doing in developing countries. Paul and his Sun Oven are … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/podcast-episode-120-paul-munsen-solar-cooking-and-more-with-the-sun-oven/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Podcast Episode 120 – Sun Oven: Solar Cooking and More

On today’s podcast Sean and I discuss my upcoming video series “30 Days Off-Grid Cooking &amp; More.” During this series I will be covering the use of several items we own, use and endorse including our Back Up Battery Bank …  Continue reading →

On today’s podcast Sean and I discuss my upcoming video series “30 Days Off-Grid Cooking &amp; More.” During this series I will be covering the use of several items we own, use and endorse including our Back Up Battery Bank … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/podcast-119-30-days-off-grid-cooking-more/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Podcast 119 – 30 Days Off-Grid Cooking & More

Today’s podcast is up! We recorded on Facebook Live this morning so don’t forget to check that out and subscribe to Live notifications! On today’s podcast Monica and I talk about one of our main homestead goals: By August, 2016 …  Continue reading →

Today’s podcast is up! We recorded on Facebook Live this morning so don’t forget to check that out and subscribe to Live notifications! On today’s podcast Monica and I talk about one of our main homestead goals: By August, 2016 … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/podcast-episode-118-homestead-goals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Podcast Episode 118 – Homestead Goals

Today’s podcast covers the important subject of creating multiple streams of income. We are not focusing on making these things your primary or only source of income, rather we are trying to get you thinking about ways you can add …  Continue reading →

Today’s podcast covers the important subject of creating multiple streams of income. We are not focusing on making these things your primary or only source of income, rather we are trying to get you thinking about ways you can add … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/podcast-episode-117-5-ways-to-make-money-on-the-homestead/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Podcast Episode 117 – 5 Ways to Make Money on the Homestead

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

Wish I had found this excellent podcast when they started! I have lots of catching up to do!

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The Prepared Homestead

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 …  Continue reading →

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 … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/homestead-update-and-listener-questions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Homestead Update and Listener Questions

In this podcast I talk about building ponds/dams. I relate our recent project of building a pond and incorporate it into a podcast on the subject. I am also not shy about our mistakes and lessons learned from our own … Continue reading →

In this podcast I talk about building ponds/dams. I relate our recent project of building a pond and incorporate it into a podcast on the subject. I am also not shy about our mistakes and lessons learned from our own … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/building-ponds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a>

Building Ponds

On today’s podcast mon and I talk about the three best animals to start homesteading with. It doesn’t matter if you are

Podcast Episode 114 – Top 3 Starter Homestead Animals

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 …  Continue reading →

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 … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/homestead-update-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Homestead Update

In today’s podcast Monica and I discuss our Medicinal Guild Project as well as our thoughts on Permaculture and the Modern Medical Industry. We encourage everyone to join our TPH community membership for valuable and exclusive content that includes a …  Continue reading →

In today’s podcast Monica and I discuss our Medicinal Guild Project as well as our thoughts on Permaculture and the Modern Medical Industry. We encourage everyone to join our TPH community membership for valuable and exclusive content that includes a … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/podcast-episode-111-permaculture-herbs-and-guilds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Podcast Episode 111 – Permaculture Herbs and Guilds

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 …  Continue reading →

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 … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/home-and-family-protection/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Home and Family Protection Part 1

In today’s podcast, Monica and I talk about 5 plants to grow for animal forage. Two main reasons to grow animal forage are

Podcast Episode 113 – 5 Plants to Grow for Animal Forage

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 …  Continue reading →

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 … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/permaculture-homestead-and-backyard-chickens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Permaculture, Homestead, and Backyard Chickens

Dan McDonald

On today’s podcast, Monica and I interview Dan McDonald who is running for local office in Bonner County, Idaho. To be specific he is running for the County Commissioner seat in district 3. Why is this podcast important for you …  Continue reading →

On today’s podcast, Monica and I interview Dan McDonald who is running for local office in Bonner County, Idaho. To be specific he is running for the County Commissioner seat in district 3. Why is this podcast important for you … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/podcast-episode-108-dan-mcdonald/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Dan McDonald  – Candidate For County Commissioner

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 …  Continue reading →

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 … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/homestead-waste-management/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Homestead Waste Management

On today’s podcast I talk about the crucial element of water on the homestead. I talk about everything from conservation, wells, developing springs to rainwater catchment. To have a resilient property you must have redundant water systems. Scripture of the … Continue reading →

On today’s podcast I talk about the crucial element of water on the homestead. I talk about everything from conservation, wells, developing springs to rainwater catchment. To have a resilient property you must have redundant water systems. Scripture of the … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/homestead-water/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a>

Homestead Water

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.

Humanely Harvesting Animals

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 …  Continue reading →

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 … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/permaculture-for-preparedness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Permaculture for Preparedness

John Brownlee

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 …  Continue reading →

In today’s podcast I interview John Brownlee of <a href="http://www.Buyingoffgrid.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Buyingoffgrid.com</a>. 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 … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/john-brownlee-buying-off-grid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

John Brownlee – Buying Off-Grid

In today’s podcast, Monica and I talk about building a comprehensive water plan. We start by talking about some very important principles to guide your plan: observe, start at the highest point, start small and simple, slow, spread and soak …  Continue reading →

In today’s podcast, Monica and I talk about building a comprehensive water plan. We start by talking about some very important principles to guide your plan: observe, start at the highest point, start small and simple, slow, spread and soak … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/water-strategies-for-the-homestead/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Water Strategies For The Homestead

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. …  Continue reading →

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. … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/garden-planning-considerations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Garden Planning Considerations

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 …  Continue reading →

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 … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/where-do-i-start/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Where Do I Start?!

On today’s podcast we look at three fertilizer teas. If you are trying to stay away from chemical fertilizers then this podcast is for you. We talk about comfrey, rabbit manure and vermicompost tea! All of these teas work great. …  Continue reading →

On today’s podcast we look at three fertilizer teas. If you are trying to stay away from chemical fertilizers then this podcast is for you. We talk about comfrey, rabbit manure and vermicompost tea! All of these teas work great. … <a href="http://www.thecourageouslifepodcast.com/podcast/episode-116-3-excellent-fertilizer-teas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Continue reading →</a>

Episode 116 – 3 Excellent Fertilizer Teas

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