Bonded Fields Podcast

We’re building Bonded Fields for our family—but we never want to become so busy building it that we miss the people we’re building it for. In this short and personal episode, Jim reflects on making time for family, being present for the moments that matter, and remembering that some farm chores can wait. This is FAMILY FIRST—Episode 15 of the Bonded Fields Podcast, where faith, family, and the lan...

🐥 42 CHICKS—ARE WE READY? We ordered 40 Cornish Cross chicks from Townline Hatchery, and they included two extras. All 42 arrived alive and well! This is much bigger than our first five-bird trial. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be raising these birds to help provide homegrown chicken for seven households—and documenting the real work, lessons and expenses along the way. Watch Episode 14 of t...

What started as a few chickens and a garden is becoming something much bigger. 🌱🐓🐇 More egg customers. Rabbits. Meat birds. A growing garden. New opportunities. And plans for infrastructure we never imagined needing this soon. Bonded Fields is growing—and with growth comes responsibility. So now we have to ask ourselves a serious question… ARE WE READY? 👀 In Episode 13 of From Pastor to Pastur...

After 23 hours of labor , the wait is finally over. ❤️ On August 13, 2026 , our family welcomed our first grandson —and the next generation of Bonded Fields officially arrived. 🌱 This week didn't go exactly as we expected, and because of some complications, there are parts of this journey we're keeping private for now. We aren't able to share photos of our little man just yet, but we...

🌱 THE REBUILD BEGINS! We said we were done tilling… now it’s time to build! 🙌🏾 After clearing out the old garden, we’re officially starting our new NO-TILL garden at Bonded Fields. We laid down the paper, brought in the compost and soil, and started building our first beds. We didn’t get the entire garden finished—and we knew we probably wouldn’t. This is a BIG project, and we’re taking it one...

🍃 Sometimes God Changes the Schedule… This week didn't go as planned. We stepped away from the garden to attend a church conference, and while our hands weren't in the soil, our hearts were being refreshed. It's easy to get frustrated when plans change, projects get delayed, or life interrupts what we thought we were supposed to accomplish. But we've learned that God's timing...

Our summer garden served its purpose, but it was time for a reset. 🌱This week, we started clearing out the old to make room for something better—a permanent no-till garden that we believe will transform the way we grow food at Bonded Fields. We didn't finish everything we planned, and that's okay. In the middle of the work, family drove almost two hours to tour the farm, learn about our n...

We're making one of the biggest changes since starting Bonded Fields. After months of tilling, battling weeds, learning from our mistakes, and researching healthier ways to grow, we've decided it's time to transition our main garden to a  no-till/no-dig system . In this episode, we're sharing: 🌱 Why we're making the change 🌱 The pros and cons of tilling vs. no-till 🌱 What we...

🚜🐓  Moving Day at Bonded Fields! Today we're moving our chickens to a fresh paddock as part of our rotational grazing system. It may seem like a simple chore, but it's one of the best ways we can care for both our flock and our land. Fresh pasture means happier chickens, healthier soil, fewer parasite issues, and time for the grass to recover. It's a reminder that good stewardship is...

Everybody loves seeing the finished homestead... the lush gardens, healthy livestock, and beautiful barns. What you don't usually see are the years spent building the foundation. Fencing. Water. Storage. Roads. Sheds. Power. Feed systems. It's not glamorous, but it's what makes everything else possible. In this episode of the Bonded Fields Podcast, we're talking about the infrastru...

On this episode of the Bonded Fields Podcast, I sit down with a lifelong row crop farmer to talk about the lessons that only years of experience can teach. We discuss the realities of farming, the mistakes many beginners make, how agriculture has changed over the years, and the value of learning from those who have spent a lifetime working the land. Whether you're a new homesteader, an experie...

How do you balance faith, family, a full-time job, and a growing homestead? In this episode of the Bonded Fields Podcast, we sit down and share the realities of juggling ministry, marriage, work, and life on the homestead. From early mornings and late nights to the lessons we've learned along the way, we're opening up about what it really takes to pursue the life God has called us to. If y...

When we started Bonded Fields Homestead, we didn't have all the answers—we simply took the first step and learned as we went. In this episode, we're sharing what worked, what didn't, and what we would do differently if we were starting our homestead journey all over again. From chickens and gardens to infrastructure and planning, we'll discuss the lessons we've learned and the...

In our very first episode, we share the story behind Bonded Fields Homestead. Why would a pastor, a full-time worker, and a family decide to start a homestead? We discuss our motivations, our faith, our goals for the future, and what we're learning along the way as we build a more sustainable life. Whether you're interested in homesteading, gardening, raising livestock, or simply pursuing...