Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World

Stop Asking "What's the Herbal Aspirin? | Episode 519

What's the herbal equivalent of aspirin, Tylenol, or ibuprofen? It's one of the most common questions people ask when they first start learning about medicinal herbs, a

The Truth About Aging Skin: What Actually Works After 40 | Episode 518

Is your skincare routine actually helping your skin, or are you just chasing the next quick fix? In this episode, I'm joined by Emilie Toups, founder of Toups & Co., to

Biblical Stewardship vs. Ownership: Who Does It All Belong To? | Episode 517

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, Who does it all belong to? Most of us naturally think of our homes, businesses, gardens, and finances as our own. But what if the

When God Changes the Plan: Lessons from Our Hardest Year | Episode 516

The 2026 Modern Homesteading Conference is officially in the books, and in this episode I'm sharing some of my favorite moments from an unforgettable weekend. From incred

How to Feed Your Family From the Garden All Summer (Without Heating Up the Kitchen) | Episode 515

Summer meals don't have to mean heating up the kitchen or staring into the fridge wondering what to make. In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite strategies for Summer

16 Plants Mentioned in the Bible (And Why They Mattered) |514

Have you ever wondered which plants are actually mentioned in the Bible and what significance they held in biblical times? In this episode, we're taking a closer look a

The Real Reason People Are Turning to Homesteading | Episode 513

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 teac

The Crops I Stopped Growing After 25 Years of Gardening | Episode 512

What are the best crops for a Pacific Northwest vegetable garden? In today's episode, I'm sharing the crops and varieties that have truly earned their place in my Pacif

How I Plan a Year's Worth of Preserving Without Getting Overwhelmed | Episode 511

Every spring, I sit down and plan out our entire food preservation year so harvest season doesn't completely take over my life. After more than 25 years of preserving foo

Herbs Every Family Should Have Stocked Before Summer Hits | Episode 510

Summer means more time outside… and more sunburns, bug bites, bee stings, scrapes, and itchy skin. In today's episode, I'm sharing the herbal remedies for summer that I a

What Most People Get Wrong About Building a From-Scratch Pantry | Episode 509

Are you building a pantry that actually feeds your family, or just collecting random jars and bulk foods? In this episode, I'm sharing how to build a well-stocked pantr

If I Were Starting a Medicinal Herb Garden Today, I'd Do This First | Episode 508

If you've ever wanted to start a medicinal herb garden but felt overwhelmed by where to begin, this episode is for you. In today's podcast, I'm walking you through exac

How Real Food on a Budget Actually Works (What My Mom Taught Me That No One Talks About) | Ep. 507

Can you really feed your family on $100 a month? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the system my mom used to feed our family well on a very small grocery

Why Your Food Preservation Isn't Working (And How to Fix It Safely) | Episode 506

If you've ever had a jar not seal, a ferment go questionable, or food spoil before you could use it, this episode is for you. Food preservation can feel overwhelming, e

The Food Preservation Mistake That's Keeping Your Pantry Bare (And How to Fix It) | Episode 505

Have you ever bought canning supplies with the best intentions… only to let them sit unused? Or watched beautiful, homegrown food go to waste because you didn't have the

How My Mom Fed Our Family on $100 a Month (Real Food!) | 504

How did one family eat real, homemade food on just $100 a month? In this special episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I'm joined by my mom as she shares what it was

Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm) | 503

Spring is a tricky in-between season when it comes to meal planning. You're craving fresh foods, but the garden isn't quite ready yet—and your pantry is still full of win

The Blood Sugar Loop Keeping You Stuck (And How to Break It) | 502

Are you eating healthy, exercising, and still struggling to lose weight? For many women—especially in their late 30s and 40s—the issue may not be calories at all. It ma

Feeling Overwhelmed Before Spring? Do This Now (Round Table) | 501

Winter is often described as the slow season, but what if that isn't actually true? In this episode, we're sharing the honest reality of what winter really looks like on

Overwhelmed by Inflammation? Start Here (and Ignore the Rest) | 500

If you've been trying to figure out how to reduce inflammation in the body naturally but feel like you're chasing ten different solutions at once, this episode is for you