Chickens and Farming Made Easy, Homestead, Backyard Chickens, Homesteading, Farm Life

The best mom advice I ever got came from a man who never had kids — Paul, in 1 Thessalonians. This one isn't a list of things you're doing wrong. It's a long, slow look at how Paul loved and raised up a brand-new church he only got a few weeks with before he was torn away — and everything motherhood can learn from his example. We walk through being the same person in every room ("as was his custom"), the ordinary women whose faith bent whole generations, giving your kids your actual life instead of a lesson plan, meeting each child one at a time, the way they catch it just by being near you, refusing to panic when the hard shows up, praying night and day like it's the main move instead of the last one, and being humble enough to send help when you can't be everywhere. And remember when we talked about raising Timothys? Here's the payoff — the Timothy a tired, faithful mama raised in a regular house becomes the very one God sends out to hold up a whole church. Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 1:2, 1:5–6, 2:7–8, 2:11, 2:17–18, 3:2–3, 3:6, 3:10; 2 Timothy 1:5 (Lois & Eunice); and the backstory in Acts 17:1–4 — "as was his custom" and the leading women who believed. Join the Email list at Torigass.com

Are you in a season right now where no matter how hard you try you cannot seem to catch up? Are you carrying the weight of mistakes you made that you cannot undo? Have you been wondering if the years you wasted or the things you lost are just gone forever? I have been there. In the middle of it I opened my Bible and God showed me something that changed everything about how I understood hard seasons. Today we are going deep into the Word together. Not just a quick verse and a nice thought. We are doing a real Bible study into what God actually says about restoration, redemption, and the seasons that feel too far gone to recover from. We are going to sit in Psalm 23, Joel 2:25, and Psalm 126 and unpack what the original Hebrew actually means because there is so much more there than the English translation shows us. This episode is for anyone in a hard season. You do not have to be a homesteader. You do not have to have it together. You just have to show up. The locust years are not wasted. The weeping farmer still brings in the harvest. And God is not finished with your story yet. "Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy." Psalm 126:5

📞 Book a Homestead Strategy Call | Tori Gass torigass.com/checkout-consult Your companion planting guide is FREE when you book! 🌿 Tori Gass | Homestead Coach & Educator torigass.com Are you putting off starting your homestead because you do not think you can afford it? Are you afraid of spending money on the wrong things before you even know what you are doing? Have you been waiting for the perfect budget before you take a single step toward this dream? Friend, the problem was never the money. It was the absence of a plan. And that is exactly what we are talking about today. In this episode I am walking you through what we learned after spending too much in the wrong places so you do not have to make the same mistakes. We cover how to take stock of what you already have before you spend a single dollar, the exact three things worth investing in from the very beginning, the three things most beginners waste money on every single time, and the phased homestead approach that will save you more than anything else I share today. Plus the most expensive mistake of all that has nothing to do with money. You do not need a perfect budget to start. You need the next step. Let's find yours. RESOURCES MENTIONED 📞 Book a Homestead Strategy Call | Tori Gass torigass.com/checkout-consult One hour, your homestead, your budget, your goals. Your companion planting guide is included FREE with every booking. 🌿 Our Products | Tori Gass · Lost Sheep Farm torigass.com/products CONNECT WITH TORI 🌿 Tori Gass | Homestead Coach & Educator torigass.com 💬 Join our free community: Homesteading as Christian Women with Tori Gass facebook.com/groups/4256448234630516 📸 Instagram @lostsheepfarm "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8 With love from the farm, Tori 🐾

📞 Book a Homestead Strategy Call — $49.50 | Tori Gass Book a Homestead Consult Call — $49.50 | Tori Gass 🌿 Grab the Ultimate Companion Planting Guide —FREE WITH EVERY CONSULT CALL 🙏 Get the Free 7-Day Homesteader's Revival Tori Gass | Homestead Coach & Educator Have you ever worked so hard toward something and wondered if maybe you just heard God wrong? Does your homestead feel like it is taking forever and nothing is actually breaking through yet? Are you close to quitting something you know deep down you were called to? Friend, this episode is for you. I am sharing the story of the year Ryan and I spent trying to get our greenhouse water system working — the leaks, the failed fittings, the afternoon I soaked myself completely from head to toe — and what God used that very ordinary, very frustrating season to show me about faithfulness, calling, and what it means to keep marching before the walls fall. We are going to Psalm 73 and to Jericho, and I am sharing 5 things God sees when your homestead dream is taking longer than you thought it would. 📌 In this episode: Why it is okay that your heart has been grieved — what Psalm 73:21 says about honest wobbling Why God was with you the whole time even when it did not feel like it How your calling itself is your confirmation and hard seasons are not disqualifications Why faithfulness looks ordinary from the outside — the Jericho principle Why you were never meant to do this alone and what to do about it right now If this episode encouraged you today, would you send it to one friend who needs to hear it? That is one of the most generous things you can do. 📞 Book a Homestead Consult Call — $49.50 | Tori Gass 🌿 The Ultimate Companion Planting Guide — $7 | Tori Gass 🎓 Heavenly Homestead Academy 💬 Homesteading as Christian Women with Tori Gass 🛒 Our Products | Tori Gass · Lost Sheep Farm 🌐 Tori Gass | Homestead Coach & Educator She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Proverbs 31:27

🎉 WIN A FREE STRATEGY CALL: I am giving away 3 free one-on-one Homestead Strategy Calls! Join my email list at torigass.com to be automatically entered to win. 📞 CONSULT CALLS 50% OFF: Ready to stop winging it and get a real plan? My one-on-one strategy calls are half off right now. Grab yours at Book a Homestead Consult Call — $49.50 | Tori Gass 🌿 COMPANION PLANTING GUIDE: My brand new Companion Planting Guide is live for only $7! Grab it in the show notes. or here -> The Ultimate Companion Planting Guide — $7 | Tori Gass 🎓 Heavenly Homestead Academy: Heavenly Homestead Academy 🛒 Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/lostsheepfarm 🌿 Free Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/4256448234630516 Are you running from the coop to the garden to the laundry pile and hitting nine o'clock at night wondering where the day went? You are not alone, friend. In our Facebook community poll, forty eight percent of you said time management is your biggest homestead struggle and I heard you loud and clear. In this episode I am sharing the exact color coded calendar system I use to run our twenty acre farm here in Roswell New Mexico and it is completely free to set up. I walk you through how I use Google Calendar with color coded categories for every part of our homestead life and how it syncs to our Skylight Calendar on the kitchen wall so Ryan and I are always on the same page. But more than the practical stuff, we are going to talk about what the Bible actually says about how we manage our time because this is not just a productivity conversation. This is a faithfulness conversation. We cover five things in this episode including the biblical call to diligence and why lazy hands are a heart issue not just a schedule issue, why planning is not a lack of faith but actually a partnership with God, the exact color coded Google Calendar setup I use for animal care, garden, maintenance, business, and family, how the Skylight Calendar brings everything off your phone and onto your wall so your whole family can see the plan and get on board, and why your morning routine is one of the most important acts of worship you can offer. If your days feel chaotic and you are tired of surviving instead of stewarding, this episode is going to change how you feel about your mornings. Resources mentioned in this episode: Google Calendar at google.com/calendar (free) Skylight Calendar at myskylight.com (also on my Amazon Storefront) Book a 1:1 Homestead Strategy Call (50% off right now) at Book a Homestead Consult Call — $49.50 | Tori Gass Companion Planting Guide for $7 (link in show notes) Enter to win a free strategy call by joining my email list at torigass.com Connect with me and take your next step: Step 1: Enter to win one of three FREE strategy calls by joining my email list at torigass.com Step 2: Come introduce yourself inside our free Facebook community Homesteading as Christian Women with Tori Gass at facebook.com/groups/4256448234630516 Step 3: Grab the Companion Planting Guide for only $7 and get your garden working with you instead of against you Step 4: Book your own one-on-one Homestead Strategy Call Our Products | Tori Gass · Lost Sheep Farm and let's build YOUR system together Step 5: Find all my links at Tori Gass | Homestead Coach & Educator Contact me at [email protected] Instagram @lostsheepfarm With love from the farm, Tori 🐾 Keep your heart soft, your coop clean, and your eyes on the One who watches over every sparrow. 🐓💛

https://pasturepoultryprogram.grwebsite.com/ If your garden is failing… your chickens aren’t producing… or you feel like you’ve completely lost motivation on your homestead journey—this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the real, raw truth behind why so many beginner homesteads struggle—and what God has been teaching me through seasons of failure, loss, and starting over. From gardens that didn’t grow to rebuilding after losing everything, this episode is a faith-filled reminder that just because it’s hard doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. We’re diving into common beginner gardening mistakes, chicken-raising frustrations, and the deeper heart issue of burnout, comparison, and discouragement. With it being Palm Sunday, we reflect on Jesus entering humbly on a donkey—and how God often works in the slow, unseen, and “imperfect” seasons of our lives. If you’ve been searching for answers like why your garden isn’t growing, why your chickens aren’t laying, how to stay motivated homesteading, or how to start over after failure—this episode will encourage you, equip you, and point you back to Christ. – Tori Gass Connect with Us:Instagram: @lostsheepfarmFacebook Group: Homesteading as Christian WomenAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lostsheepfarm?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh&ccs_id=f831c7cf-57d2-4c9e-8156-371d1561466cBook a 1:1 Homestead Consult: https://lostsheepfarm.thrivecart.com/homesteadconsult/Learn More About Coaching: https://lostsheepfarm.online/coachingEmail: [email protected]

Are you juggling faith, family, chickens, gardens, chores, and daily life — and already feeling exhausted before you even begin? You are not alone — and friend, there is a better way. Homesteading isn’t just about what you do… it’s about why you do it and who your foundation is built on. In this episode of Chickens and Farming Made Easy, we go deep on what it means to build a God-centered homestead foundation — a foundation that will sustain you through burnout, mistakes, loss, and unexpected storms. Inside this episode we explore: ✔️ Why a biblical foundation matters more than productivity✔️ How stewardship of your land and animals is obedience to God✔️ Why homesteading should be a family discipleship journey✔️ The peace that comes when your work is first surrendered in prayer✔️ How God carried us through starting over after the flood — and why “BUT GOD” changes everything✔️ Why seeking knowledge for the Kingdom matters as much as farming know-how If you’re a Christian mom, beginner homesteader, or faith-led farm dreamer, this episode will encourage you to stop striving in your own strength and start building your life and homestead on the Rock — so when the storms come, you will stand. Chickens and gardens are seasonal…But a heavenly foundation lasts forever. 🚨 READY FOR GUIDANCE? START HERE 🚨If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure how to start your homestead without losing your peace… you don’t have to do it alone. 📞 Book your 1-on-1 Homestead Strategy Consult:👉 https://lostsheepfarm.online/coaching 👩‍🌾 Join our free Facebook community — Homesteading as Christian Women:👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/4256448234630516/ 🛒 Shop our Amazon Storefront (exact products we personally use on the homestead — soil test kits, automatic waterers, chick supplies, gardening tools, and more):👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/lostsheepfarm?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_W5B3JVFT1N1PGZK1J5YZ 🌐 Visit our home base for resources, guides, and homestead support:👉 https://lostsheepfarm.online/ Seeking guidance isn’t a weakness — it’s biblical wisdom. Starting the right way with community and mentorship will save you time, money, stress, and unnecessary burnout.

🚨 FREE WORKSHOP REPLAY + TOOLS (LIMITED TIME) 🚨You can still watch the FREE replay of our Live Plan Your Homestead Workshop and download the FREE workbook + FREE planning calendar available at Homestead Academy Learn to Homestead with Confidence to help you map out your spring garden, chickens, and homestead plans with clarity. Just fill out the info and it will be sent straight to your inbox! I’ve also linked our Lost Sheep Farm's Amazon Page, which includes the exact products we actually use on our own homestead — straight from my real ordering history, including our soil test kits and spring prep essentials. 👉 Grab everything using the links in the description before they’re gone next Monday. Spring is coming fast, and if you’re feeling behind, overwhelmed, or unsure what you should be doing right now for your garden and chickens — this episode is for you. We’re talking about what needs to happen before spring hits, including when to start seeds indoors based on your growing zone, how far you are from your last frost date, and why soil testing now can make or break your growing season. Guessing leads to wasted time and money — planning leads to results. We’re also covering spring chicken prep, including what you should already have ready before ordering chicks, how to prepare your coop and brooder, and why preparation is good stewardship. Whether you’re starting your first garden, getting chicks this spring, or finally ready to stop wondering and start doing, this episode will help you take the next right step with confidence, guidance, and faith. – Tori Gass Connect with Us Workbook calendar and replay here https://lostsheepfarm.online/workshop Homesteading As Christian Women Facebook Group Here Homesteading as Christian Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/4256448234630516/ Get to Know us here Lost Sheep Farm.online https://lostsheepfarm.online/

In this episode, you’ll learn how to care for backyard chickens in freezing temperatures, how to winterize your chicken coop properly, the truth about ventilation vs insulation, how to prevent frostbite, keep water from freezing, and feed chickens correctly during cold weather. We’ll also talk about winter egg production, daylight changes, and why rest is part of God’s design for your flock — and for you. If you’re raising chickens in winter and want peace, clarity, and practical steps you can take right now, this episode will help. I built a working homestead from scratch that now pays for itself. I started with a backyard flock and a dream and grew it into a 20-acre operation with over 4,000 birds, multiple livestock, and self-serve farm stands running year-round. We even completely rebuilt in a YEAR after a flood cam and wiped out everything from our flocks to our gardens. All while raising four kids, staying present in my marriage, and keeping my relationship with Jesus at the center of every single decision. I am Tori Gass, a Christian homestead coach. God did not call me to keep this to myself. He called me to bring you with me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Like listening to a friend who is passionate about something and actually knows what she is talking about." — Apple Podcasts This is the show for Christian women who are done dreaming and ready to build a real, sustainable, God-centered homestead. Each week you will learn how to: 🐓 Raise your first flock confidently without wasting money on rookie mistakes 🌱 Plan and grow a productive homestead garden your family eats from all season long 🏡 Create simple repeatable systems so your homestead runs without running you into the ground ✝️ Build something that honors God, strengthens your marriage, and involves your whole family 💰 Turn your homestead into something that actually sustains itself financially ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It feels like we were sitting down having a cup of coffee together. Breath of fresh air." — Apple Podcasts If you have been spinning your wheels, second-guessing every decision, or wondering why you cannot make progress no matter how much you research, you are in the right place. Over 10,000 families have already trusted me to help guide them on this journey. Ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally and top 10 in over 20 countries so you know God has led you here for a purpose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "She weaves faith and encouragement while sharing practical tips. Real advice you can actually use." — Apple Podcasts You were called to this. Let's build it together. Next Steps: 📞 Book your one-on-one homestead strategy call Book a Homestead Consult Call — $47 | Tori Gass https://torigass.com/checkout-consult 🌿 Visit Tori Gass | Homestead Coach & Educator https://torigass.com/ 💬 Join the free community Homesteading as Christian Women with Tori Gass "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." Proverbs 15:22

Many new homesteaders quit in the first year — not because they don’t love homesteading, but because they start overwhelmed, overcommitted, and trying to do everything at once. In this episode, we break down the real reasons homesteaders burn out in year one and how to start smarter with faith, planning, and realistic expectations. I built a working homestead from scratch that now pays for itself. I started with a backyard flock and a dream and grew it into a 20-acre operation with over 4,000 birds, multiple livestock, and self-serve farm stands running year-round. We even completely rebuilt in a YEAR after a flood cam and wiped out everything from our flocks to our gardens. All while raising four kids, staying present in my marriage, and keeping my relationship with Jesus at the center of every single decision. I am Tori Gass, a Christian homestead coach. God did not call me to keep this to myself. He called me to bring you with me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Like listening to a friend who is passionate about something and actually knows what she is talking about." — Apple Podcasts This is the show for Christian women who are done dreaming and ready to build a real, sustainable, God-centered homestead. Each week you will learn how to: 🐓 Raise your first flock confidently without wasting money on rookie mistakes 🌱 Plan and grow a productive homestead garden your family eats from all season long 🏡 Create simple repeatable systems so your homestead runs without running you into the ground ✝️ Build something that honors God, strengthens your marriage, and involves your whole family 💰 Turn your homestead into something that actually sustains itself financially ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It feels like we were sitting down having a cup of coffee together. Breath of fresh air." — Apple Podcasts If you have been spinning your wheels, second-guessing every decision, or wondering why you cannot make progress no matter how much you research, you are in the right place. Over 10,000 families have already trusted me to help guide them on this journey. Ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally and top 10 in over 20 countries so you know God has led you here for a purpose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "She weaves faith and encouragement while sharing practical tips. Real advice you can actually use." — Apple Podcasts You were called to this. Let's build it together. Next Steps: 📞 Book your one-on-one homestead strategy call Book a Homestead Consult Call — $47 | Tori Gass https://torigass.com/checkout-consult 🌿 Visit Tori Gass | Homestead Coach & Educator https://torigass.com/ 💬 Join the free community Homesteading as Christian Women with Tori Gass "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." Proverbs 15:22

Raising chickens is often the first step in building a homestead, but one of the biggest beginner mistakes happens before the chicks ever arrive. In this episode, we talk about how to raise chickens and plan your homestead the right way — starting with proper design, setup, and timing. We walk through homestead planning for beginners, how to design a chicken setup that works long-term, and how to avoid wasting time and money by doing things out of order. Whether you’re raising chickens for eggs, planning to raise meat chickens, or learning how to start raising chickens for the first time, this episode covers the foundations that matter most. The BIG thing I wish I knew sooner: if your coop and setup are ready, you need to start looking at ordering chickens NOW. Hatcheries sell out quickly, especially in spring, and waiting too long can mean missing the entire season. We talk about why timing matters, how hatchery availability affects your homestead plan, and how ordering chicks early can save you months of frustration. I built a working homestead from scratch that now pays for itself. I started with a backyard flock and a dream and grew it into a 20-acre operation with over 4,000 birds, multiple livestock, and self-serve farm stands running year-round. We even completely rebuilt in a YEAR after a flood cam and wiped out everything from our flocks to our gardens. All while raising four kids, staying present in my marriage, and keeping my relationship with Jesus at the center of every single decision. I am Tori Gass, a Christian homestead coach. God did not call me to keep this to myself. He called me to bring you with me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Like listening to a friend who is passionate about something and actually knows what she is talking about." — Apple Podcasts This is the show for Christian women who are done dreaming and ready to build a real, sustainable, God-centered homestead. Each week you will learn how to: 🐓 Raise your first flock confidently without wasting money on rookie mistakes 🌱 Plan and grow a productive homestead garden your family eats from all season long 🏡 Create simple repeatable systems so your homestead runs without running you into the ground ✝️ Build something that honors God, strengthens your marriage, and involves your whole family 💰 Turn your homestead into something that actually sustains itself financially ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It feels like we were sitting down having a cup of coffee together. Breath of fresh air." — Apple Podcasts If you have been spinning your wheels, second-guessing every decision, or wondering why you cannot make progress no matter how much you research, you are in the right place. Over 10,000 families have already trusted me to help guide them on this journey. Ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally and top 10 in over 20 countries so you know God has led you here for a purpose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "She weaves faith and encouragement while sharing practical tips. Real advice you can actually use." — Apple Podcasts You were called to this. Let's build it together.

in this episode, we talk about homestead planning for beginners, why starting with vision matters more than buying supplies, and how to grow your homestead step by step without burnout. You’ll learn how to avoid wasting money, rushing into projects too quickly, and getting discouraged by comparison. This conversation is especially helpful for families, moms, and Christian women who want practical, faith-centered guidance for starting a homestead that fits their real life. I built a working homestead from scratch that now pays for itself. I started with a backyard flock and a dream and grew it into a 20-acre operation with over 4,000 birds, multiple livestock, and self-serve farm stands running year-round. We even completely rebuilt in a YEAR after a flood cam and wiped out everything from our flocks to our gardens. All while raising four kids, staying present in my marriage, and keeping my relationship with Jesus at the center of every single decision. I am Tori Gass, a Christian homestead coach. God did not call me to keep this to myself. He called me to bring you with me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Like listening to a friend who is passionate about something and actually knows what she is talking about." — Apple Podcasts This is the show for Christian women who are done dreaming and ready to build a real, sustainable, God-centered homestead. Each week you will learn how to: 🐓 Raise your first flock confidently without wasting money on rookie mistakes 🌱 Plan and grow a productive homestead garden your family eats from all season long 🏡 Create simple repeatable systems so your homestead runs without running you into the ground ✝️ Build something that honors God, strengthens your marriage, and involves your whole family 💰 Turn your homestead into something that actually sustains itself financially ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It feels like we were sitting down having a cup of coffee together. Breath of fresh air." — Apple Podcasts If you have been spinning your wheels, second-guessing every decision, or wondering why you cannot make progress no matter how much you research, you are in the right place. Over 10,000 families have already trusted me to help guide them on this journey. Ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally and top 10 in over 20 countries so you know God has led you here for a purpose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "She weaves faith and encouragement while sharing practical tips. Real advice you can actually use." — Apple Podcasts You were called to this. Let's build it together. Next Steps: 📞 Book your one-on-one homestead strategy call Book a Homestead Consult Call — $47 | Tori Gass https://torigass.com/checkout-consult 🌿 Visit Tori Gass | Homestead Coach & Educator https://torigass.com/ 💬 Join the free community Homesteading as Christian Women with Tori Gass "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." Proverbs 15:22