The Real Reason People Are Turning to Homesteading | Episode 513

About this episode

Melissa K. Norris reflects on the deeper reasons people are drawn to homesteading, including faith and community.

Why are so many people being drawn to homesteading right now? In today's episode, I'm sharing a more personal reflection on what I've witnessed during my 15+ years teaching homesteading and traditional skills. While many people initially come to homesteading for healthier food, self-sufficiency, or preparedness, I've noticed something deeper happening beneath the surface. Again and again, people tell me they feel called by God to this lifestyle. In this episode, I share my own story of how God called me into teaching traditional skills, why I believe more people are returning to gardening, food preservation, and self-reliance, and how stewardship, community, and faith all play a role in the modern homesteading movement. In this episode, we'll discuss: • Why homesteading continues to grow • The deeper reasons people are drawn to traditional skills • Stewardship, preparedness, and biblical wisdom • Why community matters more than isolation • The story behind our local Cowboy Church • How faith and homesteading often intersect • Upcoming events and opportunities to gather together Whether you're new to homesteading or have been living this lifestyle for years, I hope this…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa K. Norris

Topics covered

• homesteading
• traditional skills
• self-sufficiency
• community
• faith
• gardening

Keywords

• homesteading
• self-sufficiency
• traditional skills
• gardening
• faith
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Modern Homesteading Conference, Heritage Revival Women's Conference

Places: Cowboy Church

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