Tim Kinnard, Author at The Kinnard Homestead

The Complete Guide to Yarrow

Achilles, the legendary Greek warrior, knelt beside his wounded comrade, surveying the damage amidst the chaos of the Battle of Troy. As the clash of steel and cries of the fallen filled the air, Achilles' focus narrowed to a singular purpose: saving his friend's life. With the outcome of the...

By Tim Kinnard

The Complete Guide to Black Drawing Salve

In the rolling hills of a traditional Amish community, where horse-drawn buggies clip-clop along winding roads and handmade quilts adorn cozy homes, a timeless approach to health and wellness has been passed down through generations. Amidst the rustic charm and simplicity, the Amish have long relied on old-fashioned methods to...

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27MarMarch 27, 2023

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 on the subject of "full-time homesteading" sharing his strategic 10-year transition from the office to the homestead. In this episode, Tim discusses two podcast episodes presented by John Piper in his...

By Tim Kinnard

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 you encounter a "turn of misfortune?" You would be wise to wait and see where the Lord leads you next. In this episode, Tim discusses the ancient Chinese...

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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. Those who typically succeed in reaching their goals will build a “force of momentum” in their work that is powerful enough to propel them forward. In this episode,...

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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 one step closer to total corruption and self-annihilation. How should the Christian respond to all the dangers the world faces, including those dangers of a cataclysmic nature? In this episode,...

By Tim Kinnard

Missing the Third Button

Have you ever left your house before catching something embarrassing about your appearance? Maybe it was food stuck in your teeth, or toilet paper stuck to your shoe, or a zipper unzipped, or a button unbuttoned? Chances are you have. In this episode, Tim discusses the...

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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 their bags and moving to conservative safe havens. In this episode, I discusses statements made by Pastor Doug Wilson related to his advice for Christians to evaluate their situation...

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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 our barn cat, we see a lot of death on our farm. What does so much death say about the world we live in? According to Charles Darwin,...

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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 the vocation of farming? In this episode, Tim shares several excerpts written by Martin Luther arguing for the God-glorifying nature of farm work when done with Gospel-influenced motives.

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