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The Cottager's PodcastOrchardist, Shepherd and the Catholic Land Movement with Michael Thomas of SharonOn this interview, Mathew interviewed Michael Thomas of Sharon. For many people Michael might be familiar due to his work with the Catholic Land Movement, but are you familiar with his entry into homesteading, orchard or shepherding work? Tune into the episode and feel welcome to reach out with any questions. This is a great interview with Michael and one that is hopefully inspiring to many people considering the homesteading lifestyle.
2025-07-2945 minThe Cottager's PodcastHard Work, Homesteading and More with Jeff PutnamJeff Putnam is a Writer, Dad, Catholic and small time Homesteader. Mathew and Jeff discussed the importance of hard work and much more. Jeff is an author with a sizable online following. He discusses the importance of hard work, his experience with the Catholic Faith, notes considering using goats for vegetation management and much more. Learn more about Jeff, check out his books and more: X Profile: https://x.com/TheJeffPutnamWebsite: https://jputnambooks.com/
2025-05-3037 min
The Cottager's PodcastHomesteading with Dr. Taylor MarshallOn this episode of the Cottager's Podcast, Mathew met with Dr. Taylor Marshall to discuss homesteading, family life and more. For more information about Dr. Taylor Marshall: Dr. Taylor Marshall's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@DrTaylorMarshall… Website: http://taylormarshall.com Pre-Order Dr. Taylor Marshall's Upcoming Book: "Christian Patriot: 12 Ways to Create One National Under God" https://ChristianPatriotBook.com For more information about Cottage Pastures and the Cottager's Podast visit https://www.cottagepastures.com. Please direct all inquiries to hello@cottagepastures.com.
2025-05-2049 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsBar to the Future! – The 101st Chicago Bar ShowAfter a yuletide dinner in days of yore, a group of Chicago Bar Association members spiced up the evening with some delightful songs and sketches. Now, over a hundred years later, this tradition has grown into a full-fledged musical revue, featuring an array of comedic and musical performances peppered with parodies of notable pop-culture moments. Mathew Kerbis and Kellie Snyder welcome cast members Carissa Meyer, Christopher Johnson, and Skip Harsch to learn about their experiences in theater, their involvement in the Bar Show community, and what this year’s performance has in store! The Chicago Bar...
2024-12-1238 min
@theBarBar to the Future! – The 101st Chicago Bar ShowAfter a yuletide dinner in days of yore, a group of Chicago Bar Association members spiced up the evening with some delightful songs and sketches. Now, over a hundred years later, this tradition has grown into a full-fledged musical revue, featuring an array of comedic and musical performances peppered with parodies of notable pop-culture moments. Mathew Kerbis and Kellie Snyder welcome cast members Carissa Meyer, Christopher Johnson, and Skip Harsch to learn about their experiences in theater, their involvement in the Bar Show community, and what this year’s performance has in store! The Chicago Bar...
2024-12-1236 minThe Cottager's PodcastBeyond the Romanticism of the Homestead - Farm Updates, Accountability and More.On this episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead Podcast, Mathew and Carissa have a genuine and honest conversation. Discussing farm updates, their developing experiences of rural living and the the evolving maturity that comes with pursuing a vocation of marriage. This conversation begins light hearted and becomes a bit more serious around the midway point. It's a conversation of hope and one that acknowledges the potential for disorder and fatigue, as well as fun in life. This episode, we hope, leaves you inspired to keep focused and pursuing a life that God calls you to. F...
2024-10-1348 minThe Cottager's PodcastFailing & Succeeding at Homesteading w/ Devin RoseOn this interview, Mathew met with Devin Rose, author of Farm Flop: A City Dweller's Guide to Failing on a Farm in Two Years Or Less. This is a hopeful and cautious interview and one which will hopefully be of great inspiration as you consider your current and future homesteading goals.Are you looking to order garlic for your homestead this year? At Little Way Farm and Homestead we sell a hardneck variety of garlic known as "Music." You can find availability and shipping information at our website - littlewayhomestead.com.Do you have a...
2024-07-1946 minThe Cottager's PodcastThe Homesteading Process & Managing Abundance w/ Pierced Hearts HomesteadMathew interviewed Ken and Jennifer Zalewski of Pierced Hearts Homestead. They had a great conversation about starting a homestead including some good information about starting out. Be sure to check out Pierced Hearts Homestead at https://piercedheartshomestead.com/._____Are you looking to order garlic for your homestead this year? At Little Way Farm and Homestead we sell a hardneck variety of garlic known as "Music." You can find availability and shipping information at our website - littlewayhomestead.com. Real Estate for Life https://realestateforlife.org/ is a real estate brokerage with over 1,400 Prolife R...
2024-07-0547 minThe Cottager's PodcastHomesteading the Right Way - Farm Updates and More!Mathew & Carissa discussed a pitfall that can damage the success and experience of homesteading - striving to homestead the way others do. This episode also discussed farm and homestead updates from Little Way Farm and Homestead during May of 2024. Want to support us at Little Way Farm and Homestead? Be sure to join th email list for farm updates, events, inventory availability and new releases! You can join the email list by visiting the Little Way Farm and Homestead Contact Page.Real Estate for Life is a real estate brokerage with over 1,400 Prolife Real Estate A...
2024-05-2024 minThe Cottager's PodcastBees on the Highway, The Liturgy of the Land and More!Mathew interviewed Thomas Van Horn, one of the authors of The Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead. They spoke about bees, authorship and much more. Be sure to check out The Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead by Jason Craig and Thomas van Horn_____Check out Fidei.Email and use code "LittleWay" for a discount. We recently switched our farm's email address to Fidei Email after learning it is owned and built by a Catholic. Fidei Email represents much of what we hope our partners represent - a commitment...
2024-04-0446 minThe Cottager's PodcastMission Farming and Trusting in God's Providence with Divine Mercy FarmOn this episode Mathew had the opportunity to meet with Matt from Divine Mercy Farm - this is a really interesting interview as Divine Mercy Farm is a Mission Farm which operates as a nonprofit. They talk about how Divine Mercy Farms operates, discuss homesteading and much more. You might be interested in seeing the short film featuring Divine Mercy Farms on the Living Dine Mercy show on EWTN - you can find the link to that in the show notes. Short Film featuring Divine Mercy Farm: Click Here_____Check out Fidei.Email...
2024-03-1943 minThe Cottager's PodcastRaw Milk, Community and "Striving to be a Good Shepherd" with Glastonbury FarmOn this interview I had the privilege of interviewing Curtis and Rose Weisenburger of Glastonbury Farm. We spoke about raw milk, the story behind the name Glastonbury and more. Near the end of the episode we addressed a blog post written by Rose titled, "Striving to Be a Good Shepherd." I was really impressed when reading this post and want to encourage you to read the post too.Read "Striving to Be a Good Shepherd" by Rose WeisenburgerCheck out Glastonbury Farm! Do you have a great homesteading story to share? Send us a...
2024-03-1346 minThe Cottager's PodcastFunny Stories and Lessons from the HomesteadThis is a fun episode where we dive into funny stories and lessons learned from the first year homesteading. Many of these stories stem from simple inexperience, various resource constraints and other circumstances that ultimately have allowed us the opportunity to grow Little Way Farm and Homestead into the educational farm that it is becoming. Do you have a great homesteading story to share? Send us an email at hello@littlewayhomestead.com. Let us know!We are also looking for contributors to our website blog. If you are interested in having a homesteading, small-scale farming...
2024-02-2832 min
The Cottager's PodcastDo Dairy Cows Need Grain? Dairy Cows and More with Shawn and Beth DoughertyThis episode features Shawn and Beth Dougherty. You might have heard our prior episode with the Doughertys discussing low-input farming, but this episode focuses much more on dairy cows. One of my favorite questions that came up was whether or not a dairy cow must be fed grain - this questions and more are covered throughout the episode and we hope you find the discussion inspring and of value to you, wherever you are in your homesteading journey.To learn more about Little Way Farm and Homestead, including the farm or for other Podcast episodes - please...
2024-02-091h 08The Cottager's PodcastGetting Ready for Springtime - Planting, Gardening and MoreOn this episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead Podcast, Mathew and Carissa share their excitement for the upcoming Springtime growing season. During this episode they discuss things to consider when preparing to plant seeds for the springtime, helpful tips from their own experiences at the farm and more. There is so much to consider when beginning a garden and considering growing some of your own food that it is imperative we take time to consider what we want to grow, how we want to use what is grown, and schedule the planting, growing and harvesting tasks so...
2024-01-2635 min
The Cottager's PodcastPreparing the Homestead for Lent with Suzan SammonsOn this episode, I had a solo-interview with Suzan Sammons, author of The Stations of the Cross in Slow Motion, A Daily Devotion for Lent. This is a powerful interview that reminds me of the importance of building a homestead on the proper foundation - prayer and the Sacraments. Like any other pursuit in life, the development of a productive homestead is truly lacking if it is not characterized by a strong presence of prayer. Suzan discusses her new book, but also provides great insight into prayer in the home, fasting, and commentary on some of...
2024-01-1643 min
The Cottager's PodcastOn Food, Culture and the Catholic FaithIn this episode, I had a unique opportunity to speak with Brandon Sheard and Ross McKnight We recorded this episode ahead of The Art of Foie Gras, presented by Ross and Brandon at Backwater Foie Gras in Louisiana. In this episode we cover an array of topics including meat production, culture, the Catholic faith, hands on learning and more. This was a great interview and presents another example of the Catholic Faith active in the world today.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with someone you know.Guest Notes:Ross...
2024-01-0555 min
The Cottager's PodcastFoie Gras, Farming as a Catholic and More with Ross and Dorothy McKnightRoss & Dorothy McKnight, of Backwater Foie Gras, are an inspiration and pioneering Catholic couple. They have built a reputable farming business without a background in farming or homesteading. This was an exciting interview where we learned about Foie Gras, the McKnight's journey to farming and manners in which the Catholic Faith can be unpacked on the homestead. The Mcknight's interview is one that echoes many themes in our own lives - that a lifestyle firstly inspired by the Catholic Faith, is good. That raising children on a homestead is beneficial and that a life in pursuit of H...
2023-12-1952 minThe Cottager's PodcastPlant Biology, Gardening, Cultivars & More with Dr. Doug DarnowskiThis interview was conducted between Mathew (Little Way Farm and Homestead) and Dr. Doug Darnowski of Sts. Therese and Isidore Farm College. The discussion covered an array of topics pertaining to growing plants and plant biology. This interview is fast-paced and opens the opportunity for consideration of how to best plan, cultivate and harvest crops for homesteading. Check out Sts. Therese and Isidore Farm College by Clicking Here.Additional Notes:Real Estate for Life is a real estate brokerage with over 1,400 Prolife Real Estate Agents worldwide. They have completed over 10,000 real estate transactions...
2023-12-1355 min
The Cottager's PodcastThe Saints Alive Podcast, Storytelling and Sacrificing Adventurously with Alex and Melissa DeeThis Episode included guests Alex and Melissa Dee - of the Saints Alive Podcast. We have found that storytelling is particularly important to developing a homestead that brings forward a place of encouragement, excitement and wonder amongst children.The stories of the Saints are unique as their commitments to God are inspiring and challenging and we are grateful to Alex and Melissa, and all of the team-members of the Saints Alive Podcast, for their work to bring these stories to our children, and many more families throughout the world. We hope you enjoy th...
2023-12-0133 min
The Cottager's PodcastBig Catholic Families, Homesteading, Parenting and More with Mike and FrancesWelcome to another episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead Podcast! Today we are honored to have a genuine conversation between close friends of ours - Mike and Frances. Mike and Frances are one of the first families to welcome us into the homesteading lifestyle. It was at their house that we learned how to process chickens. I still remember running around the front yard trying to catch those Cornish cross. Not only that, but Mike and Frances continue to inspire us in their commitment to live a life characterized by the Catholic Faith, even when t...
2023-11-2238 minThe Cottager's PodcastSupporting a Catholic Family and Establishing Catholic Culture in the Home and on the Homestead with Eric and Suzanne Sammons.On this episode we spoke with Eric and Suzan Sammons about raising children, developing strong Catholic families, and more. Eric and Suzan Sammons are the parents of seven children. Suzan is the author of The Stations of the Cross in Slow Motion: A Daily Devotion for Lent which will be available through Sophia Institute Press in January of 2024) She is a homeschooling mother and editor of several Catholic publications and has published numerous articles in Catholic outlets on topics including child-rearing and education, the dignity of the unborn, holistic health, and Catholic spirituality. ...
2023-11-1448 min
The Cottager's PodcastAnimal Harvesting, Discipline In Abundance And Domestic Order With Brandon And Lauren SheardBrandon and Lauren Sheard are the operating duo of Farmstead Meatsmith. Journeying together into an appreciation for artistry and mastery of animal husbandry, slaughter and butchery, their commitment to the Catholic Faith shines as a theme of inspiration enveloping an openness to Grace.Episode Introduction:"Brandon Sheard came into traditional livestock harvesting after studying Shakespeare in graduate school.With no experience in butchery or agriculture, he quit his job at Whole Foods Market, and started work on a small, multi-species and pasture-based farm in the Pacific Northwest. After two years of working on...
2023-11-0751 min
The Cottager's PodcastLow-Input Farming, Beginning Homesteading and the Catholic Faith: Shawn and Beth DoughertyShawn and Beth Dougherty discuss low-input farming, starting points with animals on the homestead and the Catholic Faith.Biography for Shawn and Beth Dougherty:Shawn and Beth Dougherty have been farming together since the 1980’sUsing intensive grazing as the primary source of food energy, the Doughertys raise dairy and beef cows, sheep, farm-fed hogs, and a variety of poultry, producing most of the food, and feed, on the farm. Their ongoing project is to identify and test the potential for operating a farm and homestead with minimal off-farm inputs.They are...
2023-10-3153 minThe Cottager's PodcastEpisode 10: First Year on the Homestead!As the winter approaches, we find it important to review what went well at the farm and homestead over the past year. We are also excited from two other members of our family and what they found enjoyable about the farm and homestead. Want to learn more about homesteading, farming and the Catholic faith? Check out the Little Way Farm and Homestead Website at www.littlewayhomestead.com. Know someone who you think would be a good guest on the podcast? Have a question or comment about homesteading, farming and the Catholic faith you want us to address? Sen...
2023-10-2632 minThe Cottager's PodcastEpisode 9: Does Your Homestead Need to Make Money?Does the Homestead need to be a source of income? This is a conversation we believe is probably more important than many realize. We hope you find encouragement and support in the discussion as you further explore the development of your homestead.
2023-10-1432 minThe Cottager's PodcastEpisode 8: Why do we Homestead?Why do we homestead? This is becoming a more important question as we continue to have the opportunity to meet others who are interested in homesteading. Why do we homestead? Well, for quite a few reasons of which we will explore on this episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead podcast! For more information including upcoming Farm and Homestead events, check out our at ww.w.littlewayhomestead.com.
2023-10-0636 minThe Cottager's PodcastEpisode 7: Interview with Mathew - A Year in ReviewA lot can be learned in one year on the homestead! In this episode, Mathew discusses successes and challenges of the farm and homestead from the past year. For information about farm inventory, upcoming events and more - check out Littlewayhomestead.com.
2023-09-2637 min
The JCN Clinic Podcast ShowEpisode 126: Understanding Your Oestrogen & Navigating Breast Cancer Risk Factors, Carissa’s Story.In this very special episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show, Carissa shares her own personal story related to her recent health scare and the action she took to create positive and inspiring change. Carissa talks about her history with oestrogen issues and how a family breast cancer diagnosis led her to re-test her hormones uncovering some daunting findings. Carissa shares the actions she took and how this encompassed all areas of her life, from nutrition to lifestyle, from weight management to self-care, she evaluated and put in process active change across the board. This is an episode not to...
2023-09-251h 17
The Cottager's PodcastEpisode 6: Interview with Carissa - A Year in ReviewHow was the past year on the homestead? Carissa reflects on the past year including discussion about things that went well and challenges along the way. Checkout Littlewayhomestead.com for more details and information about Little Way Farm and Homestead.
2023-09-1531 min
The Cottager's PodcastEpisode 5: Raising Children on the HomesteadOn this episode Mathew and Carissa discuss raising children on the Homestead. They discuss some common concerns people may often express as well as many joys and opportunities pertaining to raising children on a homestead.
2023-08-3130 min
The Cottager's PodcastEpisode 4: Misconceptions About HomesteadingOn this episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead podcast, Mathew and Carissa discuss various misconceptions about homesteading. The following misconceptions were discussed during this episode:1.) Homesteads require a lot of land2.) Homesteads must be off-grid3.) Homesteading involves late nights and early mornings4.) Your Homestead must look like one you've seen on social media5.) You must be self-sufficient6.) Homesteads need to be in a remote location7.) Homesteads are disorganized and cluttered8.) Homestead land is smelly9.) Homesteading is lonely and your children will be unprepared to live in the...
2023-08-2233 min
The Cottager's PodcastEpisode 3: Getting Started - Four Things to Consider Before or Early On in the Development of Your HomesteadMathew and Carissa discuss four things to consider as you begin, or prepare to begin, the development of your Homestead.
2023-08-1635 min
The Cottager's PodcastEpisode 2: Importance of the Catholic Faith in the HomesteadOn this episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead podcast, Mathew and Carissa discuss the importance of the Catholic faith on the homestead.
2023-08-0930 min
The Cottager's PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome to the Little Way Farm and Homestead Podcast!On this episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead Podcast we become introduced to Mathew and Carissa. During the conversation we will hear about the journey Mathew and Carissa took from the city to the countryside.
2023-08-0231 min