Podcast Episodes

Throwback: Mennonite Traditions for Simple Meals & Stronger Families | 487

Season 13 Episode 487

In this throwback episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I sit down with RuthAnn Zimmerman to discuss what life looks like on a busy homestead with lots of children. How do we practically get meals…

Published on 7 hours ago

Throwback: Favorite Must Have Homestead Items | 486

Season 13 Episode 486

In this throwback episode, I'm sharing all of my must-have favorites for around the homestead. Whether it's the best kitchen tools I can't believe I ever lived without, my go-to clothing items for wo…

Published on 1 week ago

Throwback: How to Get Everything Done in a Day Without Wasting Time or Getting Distracted | 485

Season 13 Episode 485

In this throwback episode, I'm chatting with my friend Anne Briggs from Anne of All Trades about real life homesteading, what it takes, what works, and how to keep moving forward even when life gets …

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Throwback: Creating a No-Waste Kitchen w/ Mary's Nest | 484

Season 13 Episode 484

In this throwback episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I'm sitting down with my dear friend Mary Shrader from Mary's Nest to talk about how we can all build a kitchen where nothing goes to waste.…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Throwback: How to Structure Your Days So You Don't Fall Behind

Season 13 Episode 483

Today I'm sharing a throwback of one of the most popular coaching calls from inside my Pioneering Today Academy: "How to Get It All Done on the Homestead." I wanted to bring this one back because fig…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Why I'm Pressing Pause—And How You Can Help Shape What's Next

Season 13 Episode 482

In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I'm sharing why I'm pressing pause on new episodes for the rest of 2025 and what that really means for the future of the show. 

After years of teachin…

Published on 1 month ago

Never Buy Garden Seeds Again: Seed Saving Secrets Every Homesteader Needs

Season 13 Episode 481

Seed saving is one of the most valuable skills a gardener can learn, and in this episode I'm joined by Don Tipping of Siskiyou Seeds to dive deep into the why and how of saving your own garden seed. …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Most Overlooked Way to Preserve Food for Months (No Freezer Needed) w/ Sam Knapp

Season 13 Episode 480

Think you need a traditional root cellar to keep your harvest fresh through the winter? Think again. In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, Melissa K. Norris sits down with Sam Knapp of Off…

Published on 2 months ago

Dinner Without the Scramble: 4 Moms Share Their Best Secrets

Season 13 Episode 479

Think from-scratch cooking is hard or takes too much time? The truth is, with a stocked pantry, a few simple substitutions, and some foundational kitchen skills, you can make healthy, homemade meals …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Ditch the Soda: 8 Old-Fashioned Summer Drinks from the Homestead Kitchen (Healthy & Refreshing!)

Season 13 Episode 478

Looking for healthy and refreshing summer drinks that aren't soda? In this podcast, we're sharing our favorite homemade beverages to help you stay cool and hydrated on hot summer days. From sparklin…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago