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PODCAST

Roots and Refuge Podcast

Jessica Sowards

Hey there, darling! My name is Jess. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that"s exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we"ve learned along the way. Welcome to the Roots and Refuge podcast, friend. I am so glad you"re here.

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All Episodes

01:01:59

The Worst Case Scenerio (A talk about sustainability)

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2024/01/31

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 51 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Don't let the title fool you; this isn't a scary talk. I love to challenge myself and grow. I'm always looking for ways to make steps towards better. Today, I'm talking about what it actually looks like to grow your own food sustainably. What does it really look like? Can we honestly assess our dependence and think about it practically? In today's podcast, we delve into the resources it can take to become self-sufficient and the

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35:54

The Garden Starts in January

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2024/01/24

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 50 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today's podcast I'm excited to talk about getting back into the garden for 2024. I talk about my strategy of waiting until after the holidays to begin my garden planning, seed shopping, and general dreaming for my favorite season of all. Planning the garden is easily my favorite part of the dreary winter season, so listen along to hear my thought process and to talk about why it's so important to deeply understand WHY you are

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51:52

Whats the Point of Making a Home?

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2024/01/18

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 49 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In todays podcast I’m speaking specifically to the homemakers, stay at home moms, and all of you raising your children and balancing life, who might feel overwhelmed or exhausted. I’m opening up about both the struggles and the joys I’ve experienced in my own journey of motherhood and homemaking, as well as the experiences and lessons I’ve learned over the years that have helped me really become intentional about my heart towards

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45:22

Creating Holiday Traditions

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2023/12/13

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 48 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. The past few weeks I've talked about creating Hygge, having intentional downtime, and putting off the garden planning for another day. I’m diving into the conversation around traditions and building legacy in today's podcast. I was blessed to glean so much from my grandmother, who passed away 15 years ago. She was one of those matriarchs that knew how to create an atmosphere. I strive to pass along that same splendor to my family

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58:14

Garden Planning (And Why I'm Not Doing It)

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2023/12/06

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44:32

The Balance of Rest

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2023/11/29

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 46 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode I’m sharing the importance of the balance of rest. Living on a homestead and living this lifestyle can wear you out, quick! Especially if you’re not being conscious of how hard you’re working, as well as how intentional you are about rest. Learn to take care of yourself instead of your body forcing you to do so (like I had to learn from). Links mentioned in this episode: The Hard and Worthy Work of

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53:03

Cultivating Cozy (& Tips for Dealing With the Winter...

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2023/11/22

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 45 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. It’s official, the frost has come, and the summer is finally gone. For many people, this is a time of year that brings with it seasonal depression. In my life, I’ve experienced deeper levels of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), however, I’ve found ways to embrace these slower months and cultivate cozy. There’s a concept that comes from the Danish culture called Hygge. It’s defined as “a quality of coziness and comfortable

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52:05

Knowing Where Your Food Comes From

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2023/11/15

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57:41

The Garden Inside

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2023/11/08

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 43 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Though I generally focus on sharing all things homesteading, food growing, gardening, raising animals, as well as using food (enjoying it, preserving it and sharing it), today's podcast is largely about the mindful relationship with the earth and each other. The theme of anything that I do... at least I hope, is to be mindful. To make conscious choices in consumption, interaction and engagement. I don't want to waste my one and

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48:06

Fast, Cheap & Easy

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2023/11/01

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 42 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. This life can be a journey that's both exhilarating and frustrating. We want to learn all the new things and go to the deepest depths possible (but it always goes deeper), all the while never forgetting just how far we've come and being proud of the changes we've made over the days, months and years. I hope this podcast can be an encouragement to you to continue on, keep pushing forward, but always remembering where you've come

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56:35

The Hope Homestead - Health Journey to Homesteading

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2023/10/25

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 41 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. I’m back with an all-new podcast today, and I have a special guest in the studio with me. Chrissy Marsh, from The Hope Homestead, is with me today to discuss her journey from homesteading in Australia to now homesteading in America. She and I have many commonalities that started us on our path of a more natural lifestyle, which ultimately led us both to homesteading. Come listen to her journey of acclimating to the U.S. and the

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49:40

Eyes and No Eyes

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2023/10/04

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 40 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. If talking about feelings and obscure things isn't your jam, I encourage you to hang with me for just a minute. In today's podcast, I’m sharing a bit of my own mindset and how I experience wonder on a daily basis. Living life with my eyes open to the beautiful world around me. Though it’s not always easy, and I’m still a work in progress, I think it’s something that’s so important, especially in regards to the relationships around

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46:57

Growing Up in Newfoundland with Nana

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2023/09/27

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 39 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. This is a very special episode, as I have Miah’s Nana with us today. We actually recorded this in December 2022, and I thought I had lost the audio files. You’ll never know how thankful I was when I came across it the other day, and I know many of you have been looking forward to listening to this episode as much as I have been to share it. Join me and Nana as we discuss what it was like for her growing up in Newfoundland vs. what

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45:55

Accepting Differences (Building Homesteading Community)

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2023/09/20

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 38 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In this podcast, I’m discussing the necessity and importance of accepting differences and embracing diversity in the homesteading community. I’m sharing how I haven’t been showing up 100% as my authentic self and how that’s affected me over the past few years. I’m also sharing what I’m doing about it now and how I’m speaking back against those who made me make this decision. For more information and any links mentioned (or to

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49:49

Perceptions and Misperceptions

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2023/09/13

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53:18

Embracing Uncomfortable

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2023/09/06

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 36 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Today I have Leah from Homestead-ish with me, and we’re discussing what it looks like to embrace uncomfortable. Both Leah and I know deeply that there’s something profound when following our own path, even when those around us are following a different path. Following God’s guidance can come with sacrifices, but when you know you're where God wants you to be, those sacrifices don't seem as big. I hope you find today’s episode

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01:08:00

Music, Gardening & Creativity

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2023/08/30

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 35 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Daniel is back, joining me on the podcast today as we discuss creativity and how it goes hand in hand with our lives. We are all image-bearers of our Creator in our own unique way. I hope you find this podcast encouraging to embrace your creativity and let it loose in whatever way that looks. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Or to join our Patreon to get early access to all our podcast

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52:11

Dreaming Bravely

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2023/08/23

I am very much a dreamer that is living in extraordinary fulfillment of some of the dreams that, at one point, were completely impossible for me. Because of this, I’m much braver now than I was before. I believe when we share our story, it's like opening up the fruit of that dream and sharing the seeds with someone else. We can say this was sown in the garden of my heart and grew in my life, and it actually produced something. Let me share it with you! Join me for today’s podcast (episode #34),

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55:53

Daniel's Journey to Beulah

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2023/08/16

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 33 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Join me for a very special episode with my dear “family friend” Daniel. We’re discussing his journey to Beulah, how God has moved in his life over the years, as well as the special place he has in our life. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Or to join our Patreon to get early access to all our podcast episodes, monthly live Q&As with Miah and me (including past lives), and to be entered into a

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47:31

Honor & How it Affects Every Aspect of Our Lives

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2023/08/09

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