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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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43:20

The Fall Garden (What to Plant in August & Fall...

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2023/08/02

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01:05:43

The Art of Hosting Well

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2023/07/26

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 30 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, Miah and I are discussing the art of hosting well. Beyond just the art of it, we’re discussing why it’s important, especially as homesteaders. I’ll be the first one to say that hosting isn’t easy. It doesn’t come naturally to me, and there are some times when I’d rather not and just curl up at home alone. But there are so many benefits of hosting, including building relationships and community. We hope you

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48:58

Navigating Seasons of Overwhelm

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2023/07/19

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 29 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m speaking to those of you who have ever experienced seasons of overwhelm. These words are words to myself and a reminder that these seasons come and go. In this podcast, I share how to recognize these seasons of overwhelm and what to do about them when they come. 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,

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55:55

Why I Homestead

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2023/07/12

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 28 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m talking about my favorite topic, once again… homesteading! The reasons why different people get into homesteading vary greatly. While my reasons may not be your reasons, I think there are oftentimes many commonalities between those who do step into this journey. Let me share my “why” with you in hopes you find some encouragement along the way. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post

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01:05:27

The Home Dairy (Keeping a Family Dairy Animal)

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2023/07/05

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 27 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m discussing the home dairy. What dairy animal is best for your specific circumstances, what variables go into deciding which dairy animal to choose, and the basic information everyone should know before bringing home a dairy animal. These are the tips I wish I would have known before bringing home our eight dairy goats years ago! For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Or to

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49:19

Homesteading and Hungry with Lisa

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2023/06/28

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 26 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Lisa from Homesteading and Hungry. We’re discussing all things homesteading, from being new to the homestead lifestyle and the unexpected things we had to get used to, to learning how to utilize the ingredients we're growing or raising on the farm and turning them into a meal. You'll love listening to my chat with Lisa as much as I loved our visit. She's one of a kind and doing a great thing in

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51:21

Don't Forget to Prepare (Front Porch Chat about...

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2023/06/21

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 25 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, join me for the audio version of a video I published on YouTube back in 2022. The background sound you will hear is of me sitting on the porch, shelling peas, as I share the areas I think are most important to begin preparing for now. I’m also sharing why I don’t prepare out of fear but out of faith. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Or to join our Patreon to get early

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48:03

The Leaves Are Green | Devotional

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2023/06/14

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32:43

So You Want to Be a Homesteader?

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2023/06/07

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 23 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m talking about getting prepared to share at The Homestead Festival at Rory Feek's farm Hardison Mill. It never fails, every time I get prepared to go speak at one of these events, the “imposter system” creeps in. Because I know I'm probably not alone in this feeling, I'm sharing how I stop my mindset, refocus my heart, and realize that there’s intention in how I’m living, how we’re living, and that’s huge

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38:19

What's That In Your Hand?

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2023/05/31

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 22 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a YouTube devotional throwback in podcast form. The original video is called “What's that in your hand? (Responding to the Alarm).” The truth remains that there's no better time than now to look at what's in your hand, then ask yourself what you can do with what you already have. It's so easy to look at what others are doing or what others have and become discontent with where we are, but that's the

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51:53

Horses and Dreams

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2023/05/24

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01:04:05

Garden Musings with Wil Kunkle

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2023/05/17

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode twenty of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, we’ve got Wil Kunkle back with us from Honeybee Hollow Gardens, and we’re talking about all things gardening and homesteading. You never know what topics we’ll discuss when we get together, that’s the beauty of having a friend who might just love gardening more than you! Come join us for this podcast as we discuss all the garden musings and just have a great conversation. For more information and any links

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01:04:05

Grow Your Own Food

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2023/05/10

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode nineteen of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, we’re talking about growing our own food. So many of us want to fill our pantry with homegrown, home-preserved food, and there seems to be this pressure to do so, especially in this homesteading space. But is that always necessary? What about those items we can’t grow, or aren’t currently growing enough of for our family for a year? Come join me as I discuss my opinions on growing your own food (it might

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36:36

The Hard and Worthy Work of Homesteading

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2023/05/03

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode eighteen of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into the importance of the hard and worthy work of homesteading. I will never tell you this life isn’t for you, but I also won’t lie and tell you it's without its hardships. This life is beautiful, will push you beyond your limits, will open your eyes to what you’re capable of and is full of more rewards than I can count. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post

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37:43

The Urgency to Grow Food (And Audacious Hope)

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2023/04/26

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode seventeen of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. This week is a throwback to a YouTube video I recorded back in March of 2022 on the urgency to grow food. I thought it was an important topic, enough so that I wanted it to be published in my podcasts. If you caught this video, perhaps this is a great reminder of the why behind what we do. 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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49:35

Dealing with Loss on the Farm

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2023/04/19

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode sixteen of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Today’s episode is all about learning how to deal with loss on the farm. Death and dying on the homestead is an inevitability. Where there is livestock, there will be dead stock. I don't say this to be harsh, but I wish someone had prepared me better for this life before I jumped in with both feet. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Or to join our Patreon to get early access to all our

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56:40

A Day in the Life of Roots and Refuge Farm

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2023/04/12

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode fifteen of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. 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 drawing to win a trip to Roots and Refuge farm, visit our Patreon Page. As always, stay up to date with everything new by signing up for the Roots and Refuge newsletter and the Carolina Homestead

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53:10

Answering Your Questions - Home Life & Family

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2023/04/05

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode fourteen of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Today Miah is back with me on the podcast and we're answering some previously asked questions all about home life and our family. 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 drawing to win a trip to Roots and Refuge farm, visit our Patreon Page

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41:29

What is a Homesteader?

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2023/03/29

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode thirteen of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Today I’m going to be answering the question, "What is a homesteader?" Homesteading looks different for all of us and we're all at different stages in our journey. I have a very deep-rooted belief that we can all turn our waiting room into a classroom. This can apply to anything! If you have a dream in your heart, the very best way you can steward that dream and that promise is to do everything within your capacity, where you

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01:06:40

Raising Chickens 101: Everything the New Egg-Laying...

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2023/03/22

Welcome to episode twelve of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Today I’m going to be taking a deep dive into raising backyard egg-laying chickens. I know this is a pretty introductory topic, however, I have heard so many new people entering into this homesteading lifestyle lately, and backyard chickens are their entry point, so I want to be sure it's covered well. As you know, my love of homesteading started at a very young age, and I did a lot of research before I even began my actual adventures

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