Farmer on Fire Podcast

In today's special episode, we are joined by a special guest Joshua Borowski from a farming community in Australia. Joshua has also experienced the painful realities of being the next generation farmer working alongside your dad and the frustration that this causes that affects all domains of your life. The reality is, that when you don't acknowledge there is a problem, it is very hard to find a s...

When everything is failing and falling apart around you, it is very hard to believe that anything good can come out of this. However, that is exactly what is happening. That darkness and feeling of being all alone is when God is working through you the most. The simplest thing you can do is at all times remind yourself to trust in the process no matter how you feel. Because the truth is, when you...

It is very easy to get lost when there is no hope and there is no light. The problem is that you dwell on the areas in your life that are dark and that seem to have zero fruit. We get lost and we seem to not be able to get ourselves out of it. Sound familiar? The thing to consider is that God is still working in the dark when it seems like there is no way out. You must believe that there is someth...

Today I take a deep dive into my story and talk about the real problems and challenges I faced after being buried in nearly $600,000 at age 19. There is a massive pit many farmers and ranchers feel when they are operating their farm operations and the hard truth is, we aren't opening up about what is affecting us. If you were like me, you found a way to sedate with either alcohol, porn, or social...

Certainty is a hot topic in today's environment and the question I want to ask you is where are you getting your conviction? Are you looking to your wife for answers? Or are you focused on grain prices to solve the problem that exists inside of your life? There is a deeper pain and a deeper problem that is caused by you putting your trust and faith into things that bear zero fruit. There is only o...

If you are listening to this and you are a farmer or rancher who is a man, then this message is for you. There is a calling that awaits the men who enter the gates of Farmer on Fire and a path that leads to a true transformation that leads to freedom. The question is whether or not you act on that calling. The majority of men will remain idle and stuck their entire life falling victim to their sit...

The majority of men struggle with taking a stand for themselves and what they truly desire. In small-town communities, we struggle with the fear of standing out and find ourselves trying to 'fight in' by playing small and avoiding taking the actions that would get us the results we are seeking. It is time for you to stop playing small and face the fear that has been holding you back for years.

The generational pain that gets passed down in family farms is real. Whether it is emotional pain, relational pain, or financial pain. However, there is a decision that you get to make on how you deal with it. By walking in the fire, facing the pit and truly looking in the fire, you free yourself from the pain. There is a path that is possible for you once you submit yourself to be transformed and...

The hardest and most challenging times we face in life are the times when we are tested the most. The question we get to ask ourselves is will I endure this process or will I quit? The majority of men will quit because of the pain they are going through. What if that pain you are experiencing right now was the one thing that needs to happen to grow and expand you as a person? What if you began to...

Where are you right now in your world that is causing you the most pain? It could be a business failure, uncertainty in your marriage, or market prices that you just can't seem to understand and it is draining your energy. We will face trials and hard times in our lives. It is guaranteed and there is no way you can get around that. Realizing this fact allows you space to focus on what really matte...

There is no doubt greed is taking over our industry and the world around us. Everyone is talking about the highest cash rent while at the end of the day it drains your energy both in your business and in your home. You need to be investigating daily where you are inputting your energy and staying away from things that steal your focus. If your game plan is to focus on only farming more acres to ha...

When you understand the order of your household, there is fruit that begins to multiply. The problem with the majority of households today is the confusion and distractions that prevent you from turning and drawing closer to God. This is the work of the enemy and his whole objective. Becoming the Head of your Household means you turning to God and drawing your certainty and power from him instead...

The more you can express and feel how you truly are feeling will lead you to a place of liberation. The problem is, society has taught and trained you as a man to suppress and bury them. This leaves you feeling stuck, frustrated, and alone at the end of the day because you cannot communicate how you are truly feeling. We learn different ways to deal with our feelings like distancing ourself from o...

It is important for you to understand how the enemy works in your life. The reality is, every single human on this earth is going to be under some sort of spiritual attack on a daily basis and it has one mission. To keep you away from God. It wants you to doubt, take away your certainty, and keep you stuck in the same struggles with that you deal with on a day to day basis. And the enemy is very g...

All of the pain you currently have inside of your life right now is meant to awaken you to the path and journey that is in front of you. When you stop and listen to the direction you are being pulled, there is a massive amount of peace, certainty, and confidence that comes with that. Knowing that it is God who is leading your life taking you exactly where He is wanting to take you.

Any foundation not built on the rock will not stand the testing of trials. There is no tractor, land, or dollar amount that will fill the void that you have in your gut. Nothing you build will last long term until you find the rock foundation. If your trust is in other men or material objects, it’s only a matter of time before they betray you. Don’t build one sand. Find the rock

If you’ve been given a talent or a skill, there is a duty for you to act on it. What kind of an impact would you have if you viewed your abilities as a gift to serve others? There is a stewardship possible for each person when you begin to understand the responsibility we have to deliver our talents. The problem is that we deny our talents and get stuck in the mental loop of doubt and inaction.

What will the cost be when you decide to advance forward with a mindset around initiating conflicts. The possibility for you may be a marriage that is shifts the way you two communicate and find a result of increase intimacy. A collision with your team member or father may resolve an issue that has been breeding anger and resentment making you bitter that now has peace and clarity. By addressing a...

There is a cost to you not leading and it is not just a financial cost. You are choosing not be obedient to what is being asked and called upon you. The longer you avoid this, the more painful it is going to become. We think we are in control of our lives which is not true. God is the only source true source of life and the longer we try to play his role, the longer you are going to remain stuck,...

Stop playing it small and living in a container that leaves you trapped, frustrated, and irritated. To do this, you are going to have to shatter your frame. You are going to have to lay it all on the line and be willing to do what is being called in your life and remain obedient to the commands. Expect to have massive breakthroughs and revelations the more frames you are willing to break.

If you find yourself in a position feel stuck or frustrated, you have to realize that often times there is a pivot that is required. Doing what is required at the end of the day is a must for you to get where you want to go. Sometimes, building your own thing and walking away is the best move you can make for your family and future. This will take courage and heart but be prepared to endure a proc...

As you are out in the field harvesting the crop this fall, there are thousands of thoughts going on in your mind."Will I make it to next year, will my equipment hold together, comparing yourself your neighbors operation, the yield isn't quite there" are just some of the stories that go as you sit in the cab throughout the day. You worry, you doubt, and you begin to find yourself questioning why yo...

Are you listening to negative people in your life? Chances are, you have someone or a multitude of people in your world who are victims that bring your energy down. Just being surrounded by them makes you feel depleted. You need to analyze who these people are and investigate why you have these relationships and what is holding you to them. The hard truth is, you have to see that you are choosing...

When you start seeking truth, you find the truth. When you seek lies, you find lies. The problem is we've are dellusional in our seeking. We seek after things that are not good for us. You get stuck in this trap and pretty soon you find yourself at the bottom of a pit completely lost and without any guidance. Most men will stay stuck here the rest of their lives. Few will feel the tug that pulls t...

Removing the lies inside of your life can be extremely challenging. We all face pain in our lives and darkness that consumes our thoughts on a day to day basis. When you understand how you think, you become less reactive. The problem with most farmers today is that we are so reactive to current situations in our lives. Whether it's market prices, trying to understand our finances, or our relations...