The Finding Home Podcast

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
Greening The Desert Project - PRI Jordan - Permaculture Demonstration Site
2026 Wild Country In-Person PDC:https://www.thewildc.com/permaculturelive
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 Sam & Geoff’s Podcast
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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.
 
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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.

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
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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.
 
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Buy tickets to Homesteaders of America 2026 Oct Conference ->The 2026 Homesteaders of America Conference - Homesteaders of America
 
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In this episode of The Finding Home Podcast, we sit down with Aleiah Kennedy (BC-FMC), a Board-Certified Functional Medicine Coach and founder of Be Well Co., to talk about why so many people today feel constantly sick, exhausted, and overwhelmed when it comes to their health.
Aleiah shares her personal story growing up in West Virginia and the experiences that eventually led her into the world of functional medicine and health coaching. We discuss how modern lifestyles, ultra-processed foods, and diet culture have created a confusing and often discouraging environment for people trying to improve their health.
This conversation explores why chronic illness, obesity, and fatigue have become so common in America, the role that our food systems and health industries play in that reality, and how individuals can begin making sustainable changes without falling into the trap of quick-fix diets.
Aleiah also explains what it looks like to work with a functional medicine coach, how she helps people overcome the mental blocks that keep them stuck, and the mindset shifts that are essential for real, lasting change.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by health advice or unsure where to begin, this episode offers honest insight and practical encouragement for anyone looking to take back control of their health and well-being.
Aleiah Marie
Topics We Discuss
• Aleiah’s journey into functional medicine• Why so many Americans struggle with chronic illness and fatigue• The impact of ultra-processed foods and modern food systems• Why diet culture and quick-fix plans often fail• The mindset shifts needed for lasting health change• How functional medicine coaching works• What real wellness looks like beyond trends and buzzwords
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Have you ever had a dream in your heart but felt completely stuck trying to bring it to life? In this video, I share my personal journey, from planning a coffee shop in rural West Virginia, facing the setbacks of 2020, and finally launching my first business to help you move from dreaming into action. We talk through five practical and spiritual principles that helped me overcome fear, rediscover identity, and become proactive:
Identity before achievement
Understanding true provision
Writing the vision down
Planning long-term while executing daily
Choosing authenticity over fear
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Season 2 begins with a simple but confronting idea: New Year, New Me. In this opening episode, Kaleb from The Wild Country shares the evolving direction of the Finding Home podcast. While the heart of the show remains rooted in faith, theology, and the journey of walking with Yahweh, this season widens the conversation to include the everyday spaces where that journey unfolds like homesteading, permaculture, health, business, and mentorship.
 
Kaleb also reflects on the necessity of change, especially the habits that quietly limit growth. With honesty and vulnerability, he opens up about some of his own patterns and struggles, not as a polished success story, but as an invitation. Growth requires awareness. Transformation requires intention. And sometimes the most meaningful shifts begin in the smallest daily decisions. This episode sets the tone for a season centered on alignment, discipline, and finding the place we all long for, Home.
 
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In this part two, we go deeper into why the abundant life Jesus offers is increasingly out of reach in a culture addicted to instant stimulation. Focusing on the science of happiness, specifically dopamine and oxytocin, we unpack how our constant craving for dopamine spikes through phones, content, and convenience is leaving us unmotivated, disconnected, and emotionally fragmented. Oxytocin, the neurochemical tied to connection and trust, is also suffering in our screen-driven lives. What we’re calling “abundance” is often just overstimulation and it’s costing us our capacity for deep joy and sustained focus.
We also take a hard look at 2026. If we’re going to walk in the dreams Yahweh has placed in us, we can’t keep living at the mercy of distraction. This next year will require discipline, recalibration, and a return to the quiet places where purpose is formed. 

In this episode, we explore what it really means to love like God, especially when it's hard. What does love look like when someone has wronged you, disappointed you, or refuses to change? We revisit 1 Corinthians 13 not just as a checklist, but as a portrait of Christ Himself, love as a Person. This isn’t about shallow tolerance or passive kindness; it’s about entering into the kind of love that the Father, Son, and Spirit share. One that forgives, bears all things, and stays present even in pain.