When Obedience Leads to Loss: Finding Home After the Fire - w/ Mark Casto

Fix the Land, Fix the System: Why Permaculture Matters More Than Ever

What if the way we design our land… is the same way we should be designing everything else? In this episode, I sit down with Sam Parker-Davies, a global permaculture designer, educator, and consultant who has worked across multiple continents helping regenerate land, restore ecosystems, and design resilient food systems. We go far beyond gardening. Sam shares what it really means to think in systems from soil, water, and food production to the deeper patterns shaping modern life. We also explore the surprising connection between permaculture and today’s rapidly expanding digital world, including AI and data infrastructure and what we might be getting wrong. This conversation is for anyone interested in: * Building a regenerative homestead * Understanding how to work with nature instead of against it * Creating systems that actually last * Rethinking sustainability in a modern world If you’ve ever felt like most “sustainable living” advice misses the bigger picture, this episode will shift how you see things. WHAT WE COVER * Why permaculture is more than just gardening * How to turn degraded land into thriving ecosystems * The principles behind resilient homestead design * The hidden environmental cost of modern systems (including AI & data centers) * What it really means to design for long-term sustainability SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES * Watch Greening the Desert: https://youtu.be/reCemnJmkzI?si=ZmAKaNPlLZv2LOuQ [https://youtu.be/reCemnJmkzI?si=ZmAKaNPlLZv2LOuQ] * Greening The Desert Project - PRI Jordan - Permaculture Demonstration Site [https://www.greeningthedesertproject.org/] * 2026 Wild Country In-Person PDC: https://www.thewildc.com/permaculturelive [https://www.thewildc.com/permaculturelive] * Connect with Sam: https://www.samparkerdavies.com/ [https://www.samparkerdavies.com/] *  Sam & Geoff’s Podcast *  https://youtu.be/6RCr7NI8Iek?si=EAb_6nL7LMSX2KwC [https://youtu.be/6RCr7NI8Iek?si=EAb_6nL7LMSX2KwC] * Learn more about Wild Country: https://www.thewildc.com [https://www.thewildc.com] JOIN THE COMMUNITY Join our online community: https://www.skool.com/wcuncensored/about [https://www.skool.com/wcuncensored/about]

Why Followers Matter - w/ Josh and Rebecca of Addair's Farmhouse

You don’t need a massive following to build something meaningful; you need real connection. In this episode, Josh and Rebekah Addair break down how they turned simple, everyday moments into a thriving online community rooted in authenticity. We dive into what actually builds trust, how to tell your story in a way that connects, and why the right audience matters more than a big one. If you’re trying to grow online without losing yourself in the process, this conversation will give you a completely different perspective on what success really looks like.   Join our online community for an exclusive interview with Josh and Rebecca on the blueprint of starting on social media in an authentic way. 👉https://www.skool.com/wcuncensored/about [https://www.skool.com/wcuncensored/about]  Follow the Addair Farmhouse on: 👉Addairs Farmhouse (@addairsfarmhouse) | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@addairsfarmhouse] https://www.instagram.com/addairsfarmhouse [https://www.instagram.com/addairsfarmhouse] https://www.facebook.com/addairsfarmhouse [https://www.facebook.com/addairsfarmhouse] https://www.youtube.com/@addairsfarmhouse [https://www.youtube.com/@addairsfarmhouse]

Why You Haven’t Started Your Business Yet (And How to Fix It) with Mark Casto

In part two of this conversation on The Finding Home Podcast, I sit down again with Mark Casto. Our first conversation dove deep into his ministerial past but this time, we shift into the world of business.   After walking through loss, transition, and redefining calling, Mark stepped into the digital product space and began building a business that now generates consistent income, without losing his sense of purpose.   In this episode, we explore:   - How Mark got started in digital products - Why business can be just as ministerial as preaching - What holds most people back from starting - And how to take your first step if you’ve been on the fence   This conversation is for anyone who feels the pull to build something but isn’t sure where to begin. And if you’ve ever wondered whether you can pursue business and stay aligned with your faith… this episode will challenge the way you think.

Finding Home: From Separation to Belonging with Dr. C. Baxter Kruger

In this episode of The Finding Home Podcast, I share part of my own journey, walking away from a version of faith that felt rooted in distance, striving, and separation… and discovering something entirely different on the other side. What if the distance we feel from God isn’t actually real? What if “home” isn’t something we find but something we awaken to? I’m joined by theologian and author C. Baxter Kruger, whose book Home explores the radical idea that we are not separated from God but have always belonged within His life and love. Together, we talk about: * The illusion of separation from God * Moving beyond performance-based faith * What it means to truly belong * How Jesus reveals our true identity * And how we begin to live from a place of “home” If you’ve ever felt distant from God, disillusioned with religion, or like you’re on the outside looking in, this conversation is for you. You may be closer to home than you think. To connect with Dr Kruger, visit https://www.perichoresis.org [https://perichoresis.org] To Connect with the Wild Country, Please Visit https://www.thewildc.com [https://www.thewildc.com] Join our online community https://www.skool.com/wcuncensored/about [https://www.skool.com/wcuncensored/about] Check out our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thefindinghomepod [https://www.youtube.com/@thefindinghomepod]

When Obedience Leads to Loss: Finding Home After the Fire - w/ Mark Casto

What happens when you follow what you believe God told you to do… and everything still falls apart? In this episode of Finding Home, I sit down with Mark Casto to unpack a journey that challenges everything we think we know about calling, faith, and success. From ministry leadership in West Virginia to planting a church in Georgia that later burned down, Mark opens up about the tension of obedience, disappointment, and wrestling with Yahweh in the middle of it all. We talk about: * Leaving the “ladder” of ministry success * Rebuilding identity after loss * Stepping into business and digital entrepreneurship * Practical strategies for building a business today * And the controversial space where faith, money, and authenticity collide This is a raw, honest conversation about losing what you thought was home and finding it again in a completely different way.   Join our Free online community here ->https://www.skool.com/wcuncensored   Buy tickets to Homesteaders of America 2026 Oct Conference ->The 2026 Homesteaders of America Conference - Homesteaders of America [https://homesteadersofamerica.com/homesteaders-of-america-conference/]   Connect with Mark at : Mark Casto [https://markcasto.co/] Academy - Mark Casto [https://markcasto.co/academy/]