The Cottager's Podcast
by Mathew & Carissa Winters
Latest episode
The Best Laid Plans of Homesteaders: Navigating the Unexpected
The Best Laid Plans of Homesteaders: Navigating the Unexpected
About this podcast
The Cottagers Podcast, in association with Cottage Pastures, is on a mission to inspire, support and promote agricultural pursuits characterized by farming and homesteading. We are inspired by our Catholic Faith and believe agriculture is a great means to illuminate the beauty of that faith in the world today. Join us as we talk about farming, homesteading, the Catholic faith and more!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 41 episodes
- The Best Laid Plans of Homesteaders: Navigating the Unexpected · 37 minIn this episode, we explore the realities of homesteading, including the challenges, failures, and lessons learned from our journey of land and property hunting, gardening, and…
- Putting Down Roots: Family, Faith, and Land with Andrew Ewell · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 9Andrew Ewell discusses the mission of Verax Patria to address land access issues for families, the importance of community and faith in land stewardship, and the innovative…
- Welcome Back! The Realities of Homesteading: Challenges and Rewards · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 8After a bit of an absence for harvest season we are back with another episode where we get real about both the joys and rewards of homesteading as well as its challenges. We have…
- Maple Syrup: A Family Labor of Love with Tim Cermak · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 7Most people underestimate the hard work, history, and heart behind their favorite maple syrup—and many are shocked to learn how much effort goes into every single drop. In this…
- Homesteading and Building a Village with Jason Craig · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 6Matthew is joined by author and homesteader, Jason Craig to discuss the challenges and joys of homesteading in today's consumerist, suburbanized culture, by reconnecting to our…
- Trusting in the Good Shepherd with Matt and Rachel Langer · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 5Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rachel and Matt Langer as they share their journey from mink farming to establishing Lumen Christi Farm, a nonprofit dedicated to…
- How the Catholic Land Movement Connects Faith, Land, and Community with Michael Thomas · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 4This conversation explores the history, mission, and current developments of the Catholic Land Movement, emphasizing its spiritual and practical significance for modern Catholics…
- Homesteading and Focusing on Eternity with Greg Cello · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 3In this conversation, Mathew and Greg Cello discuss the journey of establishing a homestead, the importance of family and community, and the role of faith in their lives. Greg…
- Embracing the Cottager Lifestyle · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 1Mathew and Carissa discuss the evolution of their farm, Cottage Pastures, and the podcast itself. They share updates on their operations, including the growth of garlic and other…
- Orchardist, Shepherd and the Catholic Land Movement with Michael Thomas of Sharon · 46 minOn 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…
- Hard Work, Homesteading and More with Jeff Putnam · 37 minJeff 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…
- Homesteading with Dr. Taylor Marshall · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 1On 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…
- Beyond the Romanticism of the Homestead - Farm Updates, Accountability and More. · 49 minOn 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…
- Failing & Succeeding at Homesteading w/ Devin Rose · 47 minOn 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…
- The Homesteading Process & Managing Abundance w/ Pierced Hearts Homestead · 47 minMathew interviewed Ken and Jennifer Zalewski of Pierced Hearts Homestead. They had a great conversation about starting a homestead including some good information about starting…
- Homesteading the Right Way - Farm Updates and More! · 24 minMathew & 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…
- Bees on the Highway, The Liturgy of the Land and More! · 46 minMathew 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…
- Mission Farming and Trusting in God's Providence with Divine Mercy Farm · 43 minOn 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…
- Raw Milk, Community and "Striving to be a Good Shepherd" with Glastonbury Farm · 46 minOn 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…
- Funny Stories and Lessons from the Homestead · 33 minThis 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…
