Episode 94: What Memorial Day Taught Me About Homesteading, Family, and Freedom

Episode 94: What Memorial Day Taught Me About Homesteading, Family, and Freedom

From Call To Farms by Tim Eng and Sophia Eng | Sprinkle With Soil

May 26, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

Tim reflects on Memorial Day and shares insights from his family trip and the Prairie Roots Homesteading Conference.

This week, Tim shares a solo episode reflecting on Memorial Day, a recent family trip to North Dakota, and the inspiring people he met at the Prairie Roots Homesteading Conference. From visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the Badlands, and Mount Rushmore to watching families build businesses together and teach practical skills to the next generation, this episode explores the values that continue to shape strong communities across America. Tim shares personal reflections as a West Point graduate, stories of veterans who impacted his life, and why he remains optimistic about the future despite the challenges facing families today. In this episode: Memorial Day reflections and the meaning of service Lessons from Theodore Roosevelt and the American frontier Highlights from the Prairie Roots Homesteading Conference Why family entrepreneurship matters What gives Tim hope for the future of homesteading The real mission behind Call to Farms Whether you're building a homestead, growing a business, raising a family, or simply looking for encouragement, this episode is a reminder that there are still plenty of good people building good things…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Eng

Topics covered

  • Memorial Day reflections
  • homesteading
  • family entrepreneurship
  • community values
  • veterans
  • optimism for the future

Keywords

  • Memorial Day
  • homesteading
  • family
  • community
  • entrepreneurship
  • veterans
  • optimism

Mentioned in this episode

Places: North Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Badlands, Mount Rushmore

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