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Sun 8:00 am | Speaker/s: Ps Nathan Bean

Send us a textThis week, we dig into the letter "U" for topics for this episode.For more info, check out our newsletter.To watch our We Do Not Care Garden Club video, on YouTube, on InstagramFlowers:Under-utilized flowersTradescantia pallida, purple heart, aka Mary's tears. Barnardia japonica, Japanese jacinth. Begonia grandis, great for shade.. Our Choices UnderplantingDaffodilsCrocusesSnowdropsSummer snowflakeEpimediumsHelleboresLeadwort (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)CaladiumsBlackberry liliesToad LiliesVegetables:    Unusual vegetables. CucamelonsArmenian cucumbersCeleriacFall vegetables in general. Many people plant in the spring and then forget about fall plantingAnd fall can be the best vegetable garden of the year especially in southern climates. On the Bookshelf:  The Newfoundland Lunch Party: A Sisters of the Soil Novel with Recipes – Sonia Day (Amazon Link) Dirt: Roblox Grow a Garden Online GameRabbit Holes: Dee: Babylon Berlin. You can watch it with the MHZ Choice appCarol: The latest lost lady of garden writing, Lena Mae McCauley and Honey Bee Mill Books.  Our affiliate links are here.Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

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#gardening  #podcast #gardentalk #vegetablegarden  #radio #influencer #gardentip #gardentalkradio #backyardgarden Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 1-800-927-SHOW Segment 1: Turning poor soil into good soilSponsors of the show for 2025 Phyllom BioProducts of http://www.phyllombioproducts.comPomona pectin of https://pomonapectin.com/Dripworks of https://www.dripworks.com/Walton's Inc of https://www.waltonsinc.com/  Us code grow50 and save 10% off your order of $50 or more Natural green products of https://www.natgreenproducts.com/ use promo code freeship4meany size No More Bugs!Rescue of https://rescue.com/Jung Seeds of https://www.jungseed.com/category/talk-gardening use code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersWind River Chimes of https://windriverchimes.com/Wisconsin Greenhouse Company of https://wisconsingreenhousecompany.com/Mantis of https://mantis.com/Summit Chemical of https://summitchemical.com/Iv organics of https://ivorganics.com/  Use radio10 to save 10% off your orderSoilmoist.com of https://www.soilmoist.com/products/soil-moist.phpDavid J Frank of https://davidjfrank.com/ Timber Pro Coatings of https://timberprocoatingsusa.com/products/internal-wood-stabilizer/Totally tomatos of totallytomato.com/category/talk-gardening use code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersr.h.shumway https://www.rhshumway.com/category/talk-gardening  use code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersVermont Bean https://www.vermontbean.com/category/talk-gardening use code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersEdmunds Roses use code https://www.edmundsroses.com/category/talk-gardening 15GT25 to save 15% off orders https://www.azurestandard.com/  Use code Use Promo Code: JOEYANDHOLLY15 applied at checkout to get 15% off for new customers who open an account for the first time and place a minimum order of $100 or more, shipped to a drop location of their choice.Root and Rhizomes https://www.rootsrhizomes.com/category/talk-gardeninguse code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersKarrikaid https://karrikaid.com/ Use Code Radio10 at checkout and get 10% your order  Tarps https://tarps.com/Sunwarrior https://sunwarrior.com/ Use code JOEYHOLLY25” that will get you 25% off all productsat checkout Grow Smart https://www.grosmart.com/  use code “radio” at check out and save 10% on your order Lawn symergy https://lawnsynergy.com/Azure Standard of https://www.azurestandard.com/ use code : Use Promo Code: JOEYANDHOLLY15 applied at checkout to get 15% off for new customers who open an account for the first time and place a minimum order of $100 or more, shipped to a drop location of their choice.Durable green bed https://durablegreenbed.com/Tree IV https://treeiv.com/Brome Bird Care https://bromebirdcare.com/en/Chip Drop https://getchipdrop.com/For Jars of https://forjars.co/  Use the code: forjars25 to get a 10% discount on your orderAzure https://www.azurestandard.com/ Use Promo Code: JOEYANDHOLLY15 applied at checkout to get 15% off for new customers who open an account for the first time and place a minimum order of $100 or more, shipped to a drop location of their choice.Corba head hand tools https://www.cobrahead.com/ use code soil for 10% your order at checkout valid once per customer Soil Savvy https://www.mysoilsavvy.com/Phyllom Bioproducts http://www.phyllombioproducts.com/home.htmlShore and Chore https://shoreandchore.com/Dig Defence of https://digdefence.com/Weed Wrench  https://www.weed-wrench.com/home us code weed at check out to save $10.00 on your order Milk weed balm of https://milkweedbalm.com/ Use code: gardening for 20% off your orderOne sweet earth of https://onesweetearth.com/

Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 1-800-927-SHOW Segment 1: Turning poor soil into good soilSegment 2: home hacks that will save you moneySegment 3: Guest Mike McGrath of You Bet Your Garden of https://www.wdiy.org  Segment 4: Garden questions answered Sponsors of the show for 2025 Phyllom BioProducts of http://www.phyllombioproducts.comPomona pectin of https://pomonapectin.com/Dripworks of https://www.dripworks.com/Walton's Inc of https://www.waltonsinc.com/  Us code grow50 and save 10% off your order of $50 or more Natural green products of https://www.natgreenproducts.com/ use promo code freeship4meany size No More Bugs!Rescue of https://rescue.com/Jung Seeds of https://www.jungseed.com/category/talk-gardening use code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersWind River Chimes of https://windriverchimes.com/Wisconsin Greenhouse Company of https://wisconsingreenhousecompany.com/Mantis of https://mantis.com/Summit Chemical of https://summitchemical.com/Iv organics of https://ivorganics.com/  Use radio10 to save 10% off your orderSoilmoist.com of https://www.soilmoist.com/products/soil-moist.phpDavid J Frank of https://davidjfrank.com/ Timber Pro Coatings of https://timberprocoatingsusa.com/products/internal-wood-stabilizer/Totally tomatos of totallytomato.com/category/talk-gardening use code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersr.h.shumway https://www.rhshumway.com/category/talk-gardening  use code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersVermont Bean https://www.vermontbean.com/category/talk-gardening use code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersEdmunds Roses use code https://www.edmundsroses.com/category/talk-gardening 15GT25 to save 15% off orders https://www.azurestandard.com/  Use code Use Promo Code: JOEYANDHOLLY15 applied at checkout to get 15% off for new customers who open an account for the first time and place a minimum order of $100 or more, shipped to a drop location of their choice.Root and Rhizomes https://www.rootsrhizomes.com/category/talk-gardeninguse code 15GT25 to save 15% off ordersKarrikaid https://karrikaid.com/ Use Code Radio10 at checkout and get 10% your order  Tarps https://tarps.com/Sunwarrior https://sunwarrior.com/ Use code JOEYHOLLY25” that will get you 25% off all productsat checkout Grow Smart https://www.grosmart.com/  use code “radio” at check out and save 10% on your order Lawn symergy https://lawnsynergy.com/Azure Standard of https://www.azurestandard.com/ use code : Use Promo Code: JOEYANDHOLLY15 applied at checkout to get 15% off for new customers who open an account for the first time and place a minimum order of $100 or more, shipped to a drop location of their choice.Durable green bed https://durablegreenbed.com/Tree IV https://treeiv.com/Brome Bird Care https://bromebirdcare.com/en/Chip Drop https://getchipdrop.com/For Jars of https://forjars.co/  Use the code: forjars25 to get a 10% discount on your orderAzure https://www.azurestandard.com/ Use Promo Code: JOEYANDHOLLY15 applied at checkout to get 15% off for new customers who open an account for the first time and place a minimum order of $100 or more, shipped to a drop location of their choice.Corba head hand tools https://www.cobrahead.com/ use code soil for 10% your order at checkout valid once per customer Soil Savvy https://www.mysoilsavvy.com/Phyllom Bioproducts http://www.phyllombioproducts.com/home.htmlShore and Chore https://shoreandchore.com/Dig Defence of https://digdefence.com/Weed Wrench  https://www.weed-wrench.com/home us code weed at check out to save $10.00 on your order Milk weed balm of https://milkweedbalm.com/ Use code: gardening for 20% off your orderOne sweet earth of https://onesweetearth.com/

Sun 8:00 am | Speaker/s: Ps Nathan Bean

Today’s Bible Verse – Mark 4:8 "An other seed fell on good soil and produced grain. Growing up and increasing, yielding some thirty fold, sixty fold , and a hundred fold." - Mark 4:8 This powerful verse from the Parable of the Sower reminds us that when our hearts are open and receptive to God’s Word, spiritual growth and fruitfulness follow. In Mark 4:8, Jesus highlights the potential impact of a life deeply rooted in His truth—one that multiplies blessing, faith, and purpose far beyond what we imagine. The key? Good soil. A heart that’s surrendered, nourished by Scripture, and ready to receive what God wants to grow.

The fields are ready—people are dry and waiting to hear a message of hope, meaning and purpose of life. The seed, the Word of God, is dynamic, powerful, precious and full of life. God calls those in His kingdom to share this good news. Like a farmer sowing seed, we are to be spiritual farmers generously spreading God's truth.But why is it so hard to share our faith? Is it that we're waiting for perfect weather before risking to go out in the fields? Or are we not seeing the lost the way God does? Are we not aware there's an enemy circling us, seeking to thwart our plans and snatch the seed?With attention-grabbing stories and personal insight, Jill teaches in this single message to focus on being good soil—taking God's truth and with His watering, producing a spiritual harvest for His kingdom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29

The fields are ready—people are dry and waiting to hear a message of hope, meaning and purpose of life. The seed, the Word of God, is dynamic, powerful, precious and full of life. God calls those in His kingdom to share this good news. Like a farmer sowing seed, we are to be spiritual farmers generously spreading God's truth.But why is it so hard to share our faith? Is it that we're waiting for perfect weather before risking to go out in the fields? Or are we not seeing the lost the way God does? Are we not aware there's an enemy circling us, seeking to thwart our plans and snatch the seed?With attention-grabbing stories and personal insight, Jill teaches in this single message to focus on being good soil—taking God's truth and with His watering, producing a spiritual harvest for His kingdom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29

The condition of our hearts determines the fruit we bear. Rocky or shallow ground may produce little growth, but God desires to cultivate deep roots in us through His Word and Spirit. In this message by Eli Klimchuk he reveals what God loves, what He hates, and how we can prepare our hearts as fertile soil for His purposes. Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23, Philippians 2:6-11, Proverbs 6:16-19, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Psalm 103:11, Psalm 37:28, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Peter 5:8, John 10:10, Luke 6:27-31, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 6:9, Philippians 1:6  Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teachings!   Please follow our websites for more! = Website: http://www.newlifechurchsf.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeSF/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/7Ig-qXgVAmE/ Pastor Alex Klimchuk New Life Church 500 S 1st Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Through faith in Jesus, you get credit for all the fruit that he produced in his entire, perfect life. Also through faith in Jesus, God does something to your heart. He puts down a layer of good, fresh soil, where things can begin to grow that could never grow before… The post Good Soil and Fruit appeared first on Intown Lutheran Church.

Pastor Chapman "Good Soil" English/Spanish

In this powerful sermon, Ps. Lucas explores the parable of the sower, diving into the different types of soil that represent the conditions of our hearts. Listen now and learn how to transform your heart into good soil, ready to bear fruit for His Kingdom!

In this powerful sermon, Ps. Lucas explores the parable of the sower, diving into the different types of soil that represent the conditions of our hearts. Listen now and learn how to transform your heart into good soil, ready to bear fruit for His Kingdom!

In this powerful sermon, Ps. Lucas explores the parable of the sower, diving into the different types of soil that represent the conditions of our hearts. Listen now and learn how to transform your heart into good soil, ready to bear fruit for His Kingdom!

Good soil is prepared, not accidental.

Plantin' your seed in good soil ain't just a spiritual principle—it's a wealth blueprint. Too many of us out here throwin' our time, energy, and money into dry ground, then wonderin' why we ain't growin'. Nah, King… Nah, Queen... every seed got potential, but it's the soil that determines the harvest. You could have million-dollar ideas, generational vision, even divine purpose—but if you plant it in the wrong place, around people who don't believe, in environments that don't nurture growth, that seed gon' die before it ever sees sunlight. Good soil is mentorship, it's discipline, it's financial literacy, it's a circle that challenges you and feeds your faith. Spiritually, that's stayin' aligned with God's vision over your life. Financially, that's makin' wise investments, learnin' the game, and plantin' in assets that appreciate. Inspiration? That's knowin' your struggle is part of the process, but your soil—your environment—gotta match your destiny. So if you serious about freedom, about buildin' legacy, about breakin' them generational curses—check your soil. 'Cause when you plant in good ground, you don't just grow—you multiply. That's how you go from survival to abundance. Planting your Seed in GOOD SOIL | Wallstreet Trapper (Episode 148) Trappin Tuesday's

Why did Jesus call the Pharisees spiritually blind? What about people today? Who wrote the epistle of James? What are your thoughts on it? How do we know if we are the good soil described by Jesus? Fruit-bearing is a natural byproduct after salvation, but what actually saves a person?

June 15, 2025 | 1 Timothy 6:17-19 | Give Like You're Going to Heaven | Good Soil | Wes Moore

Welcome to the WealthBuilders Podcast where Karen Conrad Metcalfe and Dave Metcalfe discuss the universal "seed principle" from Genesis and how it affects personal growth.Using a fascinating Japanese water experiment to illustrate how positive and negative words can physically impact our environment. You will be encouraged to plant positive seeds, speak life-giving words, and trust in God's transformative power.Tune in to learn how everything reproduces after its own kind—including thoughts and emotions. Cultivating Good Soil: How Your Thoughts Shape Your FutureMore Resources:Learn more about WealthBuilderswww.wealthbuilders.orgOvercoming Disappointments Booklethttps://www.wealthbuilders.org/disappointment_overJuly Business Bootcampwealthbuilders.org/bizbootcamp

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23 Key Takeaways:  + The Seed explained  “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” – Thomas Edison + The Soil explained The Path Rocky Ground Thorns + For me to live is ______ and to die is ______ The Good Soil

June 8, 2025 | Acts 2:42-47 | Enjoying Jesus Together | Good Soil | Craig Fortunato

June 1, 2025 | Luke 24:36-49 | Bearing Witness | Good Soil | Dale Williams

May 25, 2025 | Exodus 20:8-11 | Sabbath Rest | Good Soil | Zack Yarbrough

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. And here is a shout-out today to Ben Gandy from Hugo, MN. Ben, thank you for being part of Project23. Because of your faithfulness, we get to plant the Word of God in more lives every day. This one's for you. Today, we're looking at Mark 4:1-9: Again he began to teach beside the sea. And a very large crowd gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat in it on the sea, and the whole crowd was beside the sea on the land. And he was teaching them many things in parables, and in his teaching he said to them: “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Other seed fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil, and immediately it sprang up, since it had no depth of soil. And when the sun rose, it was scorched, and since it had no root, it withered away. Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no grain. And other seeds fell into good soil and produced grain, growing up and increasing and yielding thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold.” And he said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”— Mark 4:1-9 Jesus sits in a boat, teaching a crowd so large He has to back away from shore to be seen and heard. He launches into a story—a parable—that has echoed across history: A sower went out to sow. Some seeds land on the path. Some seeds hit the rocky ground. Some seeds fall among thorns. Some seeds land on good soil—and multiply. It's simple imagery, but Jesus isn't giving a farming lesson. He's giving a heart lesson. And this isn't a story merely about the Sower—or even the Seed. It's a story about the soil. Jesus is spading the soil of the heart of all mankind, asking: What kind of soil is your heart? Is it hard and unreceptive, like the path? Shallow and emotionally reactive, like the rocky ground? Distracted and overgrown with worry, like the thorns? Or soft and ready—like the good soil that produces lasting fruit? You see, the Seed is always good. The Word of God never fails. But the condition of the heart determines the harvest. And here's the good news of this parable: the soil of your heart doesn't have to be fixed in the hardened state. It can be plowed. Broken up. Prepared again. So if your heart's been hardened by disappointment… Or shallow from busyness… Or choked by distraction… Let Jesus work your soil. Let his pick axe, plow, and grader work on your heart. Soften it to him and let him produce results in and through you. Today—don't just hear the Word. Listen to it by changing your heart to him. #HeartCheck, #GoodSoil, #ParableOfTheSower ASK THIS: Which type of soil best describes your heart right now? What has hardened, distracted, or shallowly rooted your spiritual growth? Are you actively allowing God to break up and prepare your heart? What fruit have you seen when you've responded with a soft heart? DO THIS: Ask God to reveal one area of your heart that needs softening—and surrender it to him today. PRAY THIS: Father, break up the hard places in my heart and prepare me to receive your Word. Help me listen with surrender and grow lasting fruit through your Spirit. Amen. PLAY THIS: Word of God Speak.

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May 18, 2025 | Psalm 1:1-6 | From Duty to Delight | Good Soil | Wes Moore

Did you know the Hebrew word for “hear” is the same word as “obey”? Jesus asked many times, “Are you listening with your heart as well as your head? Is what I am saying sinking in? Is it making a difference in your life?” How would you answer Jesus if he asked you the same questions?

On this throwback Tuesday episode we share the journey of Emma Witz, the founder of Good Soil Theatre, based in Cleveland, TN. They are provide live theatre experiences in the city. Utilizing unactivated buildings and spaces they are using the arts to create unique interactive and dynamic experiences for audiences. She shares her love of theatre, the rigors of being a creative entrepreneur, and being resourceful. She talks about funding for theatre which can be tough to find and how she makes it work. Upcoming performances and more. Emma gives a valuable creative tip for aspiring creators that you need to hear, and what she would tell her younger self if she had the chance. For more info, upcoming performances, auditions, and ways to donate go to: https://goodsoiltheatreco.com You can follow Good Soil on IG @goodsoiltheatreco and FB @ Good Soil Theatre Company   SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD, APPLE PODCASTS Video Episode at YouTube@quantallangford SUPPORT THE SHOW: BEHIND THE SCENES CONTENT + SPECIAL DEALS + BONUS EPISODES www.buymeacoffee.com/TheCreativeBrew My new art book Worlds within Worlds available in digital form at: https://books.apple.com/us/book/worlds-within-worlds/id6502226996 Or get the physical book at: www.langfordesign.com/ebooks/ or locally at Studio Ace Artshop in Oceanside, CA. Oceanside Comic Stronghold, Oceanside, CA. Mystic Ritual Shop, Oceanside, CA. SPONSORS Baba Coffee Baba roasts their coffee beans each week and offer only the freshest coffee. Have an espresso, latte, cappuccino, pour over or drip coffee. Try cold brew coffee, nitro cold brew or a bulletproof coffee. We serve hot tea, cold brew teas, and boba milk teas.  They also have an assortment of delicious food (try their Avocado Toast), mimosas, wine or beer. Open: Sun-Thurs. 6am-6pm + Fri 6am-9pm + Sat. 6am-7pm

Risen Nation Church is united by a vision to see the fulfillment of Acts 15:16—the rebuilding of David's tabernacle. Our deepest desire is to create a space where we can minister to the Lord through worship and where people can become a true dwelling place for His presence.   Join us in worship:  Sundays at 10:00 am (Doors open at 9:00 am)    Location: 1711 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248    Text “dallas” to (817) 587-1735 for updates.   Support Our Mission: Help us grow and reach more people.  Give here(https://www.risennatio...)

May 11, 2025 | Acts 1:12-14 | We Have God's Ear! | Good Soil | Craig Fortunato

West Michigan author and preacher Jeff Chu took the long way to the seminary. And once he got there, faith led him farther than he expected back out into the world. It all started with a compost pile on the seminary farm. On this episode, we’ll talk to Chu about his new memoir–titled Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand–which details his journey into community, stewardship, and love of the land. GUEST: Jeff Chu, journalist, preacher and author of Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning's sermon, “An Honest and Good Heart,” digging deeper into Jesus' parable of the sower and the “good soil” our hearts ought to be for God.

Matthew 13:1-23 English Standard VersionThe Parable of the Sower13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea.2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them.5 Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, 6 but when the sun rose they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away. 7 Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8 Other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9 He who has ears, let him hear.”The Purpose of the Parables10 Then the disciples came and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” 11 And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:“‘“You will indeed hear but never understand,    and you will indeed see but never perceive.”15 For this people's heart has grown dull,    and with their ears they can barely hear,    and their eyes they have closed,lest they should see with their eyes    and hear with their earsand understand with their heart    and turn, and I would heal them.'16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. 17 For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.The Parable of the Sower Explained18 “Hear then the parable of the sower: 19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. 20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away.[b] 22 As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. 23 As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”English Standard Version (ESV)The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

What happens when a journalist-turned-seminarian finds God in a pile of rotting vegetables? You get Jeff Chu—writer, pastor, and accidental theologian of compost. In this tender and funny conversation, Jeff and Kate talk about what it means to be changed—by grief, by love, by the kind of calling that makes zero practical sense. They talk about complicated families, appropriate smallness, and what it means to belong to one another in just-because texts, foreign potato chips, and a rice cooker packed in a suitcase. Sometimes resurrection doesn’t look like a clean slate. Sometimes it looks like compost. Hope grows slowly. But oh, it grows. In this conversation, Kate and Jeff discuss: Why God’s call often doesn’t add up (and still won’t leave us alone) The theology of compost: how death, rot, and loss make way for new life How to live like we are beloved—even when life doesn’t feel that way Why small, ordinary graces are how we build the world we want Watch clips from this conversation, read the full transcript, and access discussion questions by clicking here or visiting katebowler.com/podcasts. Follow Kate on Instagram, Facebook, or X (formerly known as Twitter)—@katecbowler. Links to social pages and more available at linktr.ee/katecbowler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy and Natalia welcome Jeff Chu to talk about his new book, Good Soil.    Get Jeff's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729761/good-soil-by-jeff-chu/  See Jeff on his book tour: https://byjeffchu.com/tour www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian