The Ample Flame Podcast

Practical Management

In homesteading circles, it is common to think that owning more land is always better. Join us for this discussion on why we "settled" for less acreage than we originally wanted and how we have maximized the space we have. We are currently focused on optimizing the flow and layout of our property to make it as efficient as possible, allowing us to make the most of our seven acres. For anyone trying to produce food on small acreage, we hope you walk away with creative ideas for maximizing your land.  Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture.  Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead [https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead]  Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame [https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame]  Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-Barnes Outro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow

Accuracy Comes Through Repetition

The more times we do something, the better at it we become. The pathways that form in our brains every time we repeat a motion, activity, or a task are slowly built like the foundations to a house. As we get into another season of farming, we have the past six years’ worth of experience to look at. Farming can be repetitive, but as long as we learn as we go, then we will gain accuracy, which will help in our execution of the job. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture.  Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead [https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead]  Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame [https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame]  Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-Barnes Outro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow

Rebuilding the Family

The way family life plays out in our modern world is vastly different from generations past. We do not believe families were designed to live daily life separately: fathers and mothers working outside of the home for eight hours each day while children are in school. In this episode, we are sharing how our return to a pre-industrial family economy is giving us freedom to shape our family in a way that aligns with our deeply held values. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture.  Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead [https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead]  Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame [https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame]  Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-Barnes Outro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow

Relearning Forgotten Skills

The hard-won wisdom of farmers in previous generations is quickly disappearing in our modern world. Today’s farms often operate more like mining operations, extracting massive amounts of produce from the earth without thought to regeneration. In this episode, we discuss the dire need for individuals to fight for the collective knowledge of food production that leads to thriving humans and thriving land. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture.  Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead [https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead]  Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame [https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame]  Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-Barnes Outro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow

The Lies of Environmentalism

We're pulling back the curtain on the greenwashing taking place all around us. What happens when "clean" brands are bought out by major corporations? Do you know where your compost really comes from? Can certified organic produce actually be trusted? Let's talk about it.  Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture.  Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead [https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead]  Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame [https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame]  Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-Barnes Outro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow