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A series by The Kinnard Homestead focusing on some of the fundamental thoughts and convictions behind their approach to homesteading, family life, and overall commitment to serve
From the Office to the Homestead
Speaking at the 2023 Arkansas Homesteading Conference hosted at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison, Arkansas, Tim presents a talk... read more
The Parable of the Chinese Farmer
Are you quick to brag about your circumstances when you experience a "streak of good fortune," or to complain when... read more
The Flywheel and the Secret to Success
It doesn’t matter if you run a Fortune 500 company or a small produce stand at your local farmer’s market.... read more
John Piper on Prepping for Doomsday
Every time you turn on the news it seems we are confronted with another headline suggesting the world is teetering... read more
Doug Wilson on Finding a Hill to Defend
If you haven't noticed, Christianity is under attack. In some states, it's getting so bad that Christians are packing... read more
What Darwin Didn’t See in my Barn Cat’s Behavior
Whether its chickens being picked off by coyotes, pigs being butchered for the freezer, or mice being chewed on by... read more
Martin Luther on Shoveling Manure to the Glory of God
Which is more glorifying to God, preaching sermons or shoveling poop? Is the vocation of "ministry" more sacred than... read more
Paul Washer on What it Means to be a Provider
According to respected pastor Paul Washer, a man can earn a prosperous living and still fail to be a faithful... read more
Two Ways to a Man’s Heart
Men and women are different, and that's okay. It's how God made us. Benefiting from the counsel of her mom,... read more
Following Your Husband into Strange Lands
When Abraham was called by God to leave his home in Ur and to move to a new land to... read more
Discovering the Secret to a Happy Home
What is the secret to a happy home? While some believe better home improvements and more expensive home amenities... read more
Reading More by Reading Less
A love for reading and the proof of being "well read" doesn't require a person to own, or to have... read more
Scouting and the Search for Biblical Masculinity
When organized scouting was first introduced in 1908 by war hero Sir Robert Baden-Powell, its objective was to "complete the... read more
Spiritual Warfare on the Homestead
Those who live on a farm are mindful of the threat of predators that lurk in the shadows and wait... read more
A Way to Navigate the Rat Race
If you feel lost between the cubicle walls of your work and everyday seems like a repeat of the day... read more
“The Word Became Flesh” | A Christmas Sermon
The mystery of the incarnation as it is described in John 1 is "one of the richest quarries for mining... read more
Why Farmers Often Have Large Families
If you've ever been a tad bit curious why farmers often have large families, there are studies that point to... read more
CS Lewis on Being Gracious when Socialists Take Power
C.S. Lewis watched his country embrace a socialist welfare state, despite the efforts of Britain’s conservative party, led by the... read more
What I Learned About Small Business from a Ferengi Bartender
In addition to providing fun entertainment, the classic Star Trek franchise has delivered episode after episode of thought-provoking material to... read more
Special Needs and Routines on the Homestead
Fundamental to education is the formation of good habits, whether your child has special needs or not. For children... read more
What an 18th Century Author Taught Me About My Smartphone
What do your smartphone habits say about you? If you traveled to a faraway land and met a society... read more
Why I Have a Heart for Small Churches
Should you attend a large church or a small church? Is it more honoring to the Lord to serve... read more
When Prepping is Biblical and When It’s Not
Is "prepping" biblical? Should a Christian invest time, money, and energy into making provisions that could significantly lessen the... read more
I Want to Be Like Matthew Cuthbert
As a son, brother, husband, and father of certain ladies in my life partial to the story of "Anne of... read more
Artistry vs. Functionality: Why We Make It The Way We Do
I have a lot of respect for artisans who can make beautiful-looking soap. The colors, textures, and shapes that I've... read more
The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman
Like Mary who chose “the good portion” and sat at the feet of Jesus while her sister Martha was distracted... read more
The Intellectual Agrarian and the Educated Homemaker
I'm not a fan of the stereotype that assumes all farmers are barefooted, overall-wearing, pipe-smoking, straw-chewing, backwoods hillbillies. Rather,... read more
Family On Mission
If your ewe has rejected her lamb, don't panic. There's something you can try before resorting to bottle feeding.... read more
Homesteading to the Glory of God
We decided to homestead for many of the same reasons others do: A desire to be self-reliant, to give more... read more
"Stewardship and Productivity"
A series by The Kinnard Homestead focusing on biblical stewardship and general money management principles.
What I Learned from a Homesteader Living on Tatooine
According to Joel Salatin, every homestead has it's own assets and liabilities. For the Lars family homestead in Star... read more
Leaving the Office to Homestead Full-Time
After 17 years of working a traditional office job in Little Rock, Arkansas, we are now transitioning to homestead full-time... read more
How I Semi-Retired by the Age of 35
Have you ever dreamed of retiring early and devoting more of your time to family, farming, or various forms of... read more
Budgeting with Digital Envelopes
If you have learned to be self-disciplined in your personal finances and have discovered the money-saving benefits of zero-balance budgeting,... read more
Staying on Top of Laundry on the Homestead
Do you have trouble staying on top of the dreaded laundry pile? If you take a moment to analyze... read more
Three Ways to Stop Inflation from Burning your Budget
We’ve all been hearing about “inflation” in the news lately. Most of us aren’t just hearing about it, but... read more
Budgeting with Cash Envelopes
Regardless of the size of your income, you can benefit from a budget. If you struggle with debt and... read more
Assets vs. Liabilities: The Key to Building Wealth
Do you know the difference between an asset and a liability? If your finances are eroding faster than they... read more
How to Make Soap: A Beginner’s Guide
Tired of searching for the perfect bar of soap to meet your family's specific needs? In this episode, Amy... read more
What I Learned About Small Business from a Ferengi Bartender
In addition to providing fun entertainment, the classic Star Trek franchise has delivered episode after episode of thought-provoking material to... read more
Getting Ahead Financially Using the Science of a Rain Barrel
If you know how a rain barrel system works, you know how to get ahead financially. In this video,... read more
How Not to Measure Wealth and Calculate Your Net Worth
Most people evaluate how they are doing in life based on the bottom line of their financial statement. In... read more
Saving a Living: 3 Keys to Saving on Groceries
How do you "save a living" as a stay-at-home mom? Amy shares 3 key principles that can help you... read more
Helping with the Family Income as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Amy introduces two aspects to helping with the family income as a stay-at-home mom. read more
Thoughts on Stewardship
Tim introduces a series on the topic of stewardship covering both biblical and common principles that, when applied, can produce... read more
"Animal and Garden Management"
A series by The Kinnard Homestead focusing on different animal and garden management methods and ideas.
Time-lapse of a Healing Skin Tear on a Newborn Piglet
In a recent litter of piglets, one of our males suffered a skin tear during delivery. Because there wasn't... read more
Time-lapse of a Farrowing Pig
What happens when a pig goes into labor? Find out in this time-lapse video. read more
Previews, Reviews, and How to's
A series by The Kinnard Homestead focusing on various products, services, or resources that may be of particular interest to fellow homesteaders.
Food Preservation: Canning for Beginners
Interested in learning to preserve your own food? "Food Preservation: Canning for Beginners" is part of a series of... read more
“Lights Out” | A Book Review
Imagine a power outage - except, instead of it being isolated to your local area and lasting only a few... read more
A Homemade Wasp Spray that Works
Looking for a low-cost, do-it-yourself wasp spray that works? In this episode, Tim talks about his recent discovery of... read more
Ham Radio and Emergency Preparedness
When it comes to emergency preparedness, having a reliable means of communication can make all the difference in coordinating the... read more
Healing Burns and Wounds with Guest Joy Durand
Accidents happen. When they do, it is best to have a well-stocked medicine kit ready to go. In... read more
How to Make Soap: A Beginner’s Guide
Tired of searching for the perfect bar of soap to meet your family's specific needs? In this episode, Amy... read more
How to Clean the Glass on Your Woodstove
Having trouble cleaning the glass on your wood stove? Try this simple method using nothing but ash, water, and... read more
How to Install the Deck on a John Deere Z225 Mower
How do you install the lawn mower deck on a John Deere Z225 mower? It's not that difficult. Watch this... read more
How to Remove the Deck on a John Deere Z225 Mower
How do you remove the lawn mower deck on a John Deere Z225 mower? It's not that difficult. ... read more
Artistry vs. Functionality: Why We Make It The Way We Do
I have a lot of respect for artisans who can make beautiful-looking soap. The colors, textures, and shapes that I've... read more
Battery Quick Release Connectors | Product Preview
Want a quicker way to connect or disconnect your 12-volt battery? Try battery terminal “quick release connectors” to bypass... read more
Born-Again Dirt | A Book Review
Does the Bible speak toward how Christian Farmers are supposed to do agriculture? In his book, "Born-Again Dirt,"... read more
"The Christian Home Series" | A Bible Study
A Bible Study-style room-by-room tour of the “model” Christian Home.
The Prayer Closet and the Christian Home | Prayer and Personal Devotions
“What a man is alone on his knees before God, that he is—and no more.” More important than the... read more
The Proverbial Woodshed and the Christian Home | Discipline and Instruction
The parent who fails to discipline their child fails to disciple their child. In this episode, Tim talks about... read more
The Bedroom and the Christian Home | Sex and Intimacy
The health a nation is influenced by the health of the church, the health of the church is influenced by... read more
The Living Room and the Christian Home | Entertainment and Leisure
The biblical practice of rest is generally accepted as an important means of grace by the average Christian family. ... read more
The Dining Room and the Christian Home | Fellowship and Hospitality
Sharing a meal together with your family, fellow believers, and even total strangers can be a biblical way of expressing... read more
The Front Door and the Christian Home | Ministry and Missions
While it's true Jesus puts a priority on the home, the Bible never once suggests the home is his top... read more
The Christian Home | An Introduction
What sets a Christian home apart from any other home in a neighborhood? In this episode, Tim introduces a Bible-study... read more