Arbor Vitae

In our tenth episode we talk about value of mentors in our development as woodworkers.  Mentoring is an intentional relationship focused around personal and professional skills development of an individual. […]

This week we interview our featured craftsman from episode 9, Craig Thibodeau (Instagram, Website).  Craig is a phenomenally talented fine furniture maker who specializes in inlays, marquetry, and parquetry.  He […]

In our ninth episode we talk about a few of the patron saints of woodworking: Patron Saint: heavenly advocate of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, clan, family or person. Catholics […]

This week we interview our Featured Craftsman from Episode 8, Mary May (Website, Carving School, Instagram, YouTube).  Mary has been wood carving for 25 years, and her experience shows in the […]

In our eighth episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Taylor (Instagram) about the virtue of patience in the shop.  Patience is the virtue of staying calm in the […]

This week, Adam interviews our Featured Craftsman from Episode 7, Corey Morgan of Corey Morgan Woodworks (Website, Instagram, Facebook).

In our seventh episode we explore the virtue of faith and the parallels to our journey as woodworkers.  Faith is the theological virtue by which we believe in God and believe all that […]

In place of our normal episode this week, we’re releasing an interview that Jonathan did a while back with Guy Dunlap of Guy’s Woodshop (Instagram, YouTube). We’ll be back to […]

This week, Adam interviews our Featured Craftsman, Joseph Tyler of Furnished By Frassati (Instagram, Etsy).

In our sixth episode we explore the virtue of charity and how we share our time, talent, and treasure with our family.  Charity is the theological virtue by which we love God […]

It gives us great pleasure to introduce our Episode 5 Featured Craftsman: none other than The American Craftsman Todd Clippinger!!!  This was without a doubt the most fun we’ve had […]

In our fifth episode we explore the virtue of hope and the role social media can play in spreading hope throughout this great community.  This may be our best episode […]

Adam and I had the honor of talking with Tyler from @DIYTylerG 2 weeks ago on the topic of scarcity and temperance. As a woodworking content creator on YouTube and  family […]

Summary In our fourth episode we explore the virtue of temperance and how it relates to scarcity of tools, materials, and space in woodworking.  Temperance is the moral virtue that […]

Adam had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Fr. Thomas Bailey from @monkwerks last week on the topic of practice and fortitude.  Father Thomas is a Benedictine monk on assignment at […]

Summary In our third episode we explore the virtue of fortitude and how it relates to practice, persistence, and courage in overcoming fear of failure.  Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures […]

This bonus episode contains extra discussion from Episode 2: Profit and Justice. We discuss when not to purchase a tool and what to do for people who can’t afford necessities.

Today we interview our first ever Featured Craftsman, sawyer Mike Woods (@theforesterswoodco). I (Jonathan) had the pleasure of meeting Mike 6 months ago when I was in search of lumber […]

In our second episode we explore the virtue of justice and how it relates to the profitable nature of woodworking. Whether that be financial profit or the simple reward of bringing joy to family and friends, we have both come to realize the importance of quality craftsmanship.

In our first episode, we talk about what purpose woodworking serves in our lives, and why it's important to know that purpose if our woodworking is going to be fruitful. We also discuss prudence and how it applies to woodworking, especially when deciding how much of it to do for our states of life.