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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

1KHO 197: Harvesting Wisdom: Uniting Faith, Family, and Farming | Joel Salatin, The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.82.3K Ratings

🗓️ 27 September 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Joel Salatin, renowned farmer and author is back! In this episode we explore the profound reasons behind homesteading and the crucial importance of intentionality in our rapidly changing society. Ginny and Joel discuss the deep-rooted concerns of individuals who approach life with purpose, shedding light on the essential need for a 'why' amidst today's uncertainties. They examine the role of faith in environmental stewardship, urging for acknowledgment of historical shortcomings within faith communities. The conversation transitions to the spiritual and ethical dimensions of our dietary choices, emphasizing the alignment of our beliefs with the food we consume. Joel underscores the significance of responsible and thoughtful eating, aligning it with our moral and spiritual compass. Exploring the spiritual connection to nature, the discussion touches on the joy of witnessing land restoration and the profound spiritual lessons found in the physical world. The episode also delves into nurturing a sense of self-worth and responsibility in children through meaningful chores and tasks. Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the harmonious blend of faith, family, and farming. Discover how embracing these principles can enrich our lives and the world we inhabit. Tune in and immerse yourself in this enriching dialogue with Joel Salatin, a beacon of wisdom and inspiration in the world of homesteading and environmental stewardship. Learn more about Joel here >> https://polyfacefarms.com/ Buy your copy of The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs here >> https://amzn.to/3ruK7IQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. My name is Jenny Urich. I'm the founder of

0:06.4

1,000 Hours Outside and coming at you from Virginia, Joel Salitan is back. Thank you for being here and a welcome.

0:14.0

Thank you Jenny. It's always a delight to spend any time I can get with you.

0:18.0

It's always a treat.

0:19.0

That's so nice. you're so nice.

0:23.1

And we just did a session together

0:25.4

at the Florida Homeschool Conference,

0:27.8

which was fantastic, a lot of fun.

0:29.4

My kids sat in on that one,

0:31.0

call it Earthworm Theology the second time that we've done that

0:34.4

together and last year we got the chance to come visit your farm in person it was such a

0:40.5

delight we got the kibutcha on tap.

0:43.0

We did a walk all the way to the back.

0:46.2

I don't know if it was the very back,

0:47.4

but it was like we were up on this hill

0:49.4

and the blue skies and my kids were singing the sound of music. It was very idyllic. It was beautiful.

0:56.0

So it's just been truly an honor. I can pinch myself that I've even gotten to meet you because your books have been so

1:03.1

influential so so grateful that you're here and super excited to talk about a lot of

1:08.3

things about a new book that you have coming out this fall can you you tell us about it? Yeah, I can. Hopefully it'll be

1:16.6

available, you know, certainly before October. They're telling me sometime in early

1:20.9

September, but I'm always a little bit scared of promises.

1:24.1

A lot of things can happen in the printing process. So I had one printed and they sent

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