Pray, Just Plant!
Where, your host Crystal Mediate, owner of Red Ridge Farm Homestead, talks about growing! Growing closer to God, growing a garden, a homestead, and growing your own food. Our Mission at Red Ridge Farm is to help other attain food stability and security through timeless education and this podcast is just one way we hope to help you put healthy food on your family's plates and God in your hearts.
Episodes
170 episodes
Ten Commandment: A Guide to Faithful Living Part 2
God asks you to spend time with Him, to act on His behalf and spread the Gospel to others. To love Him and share that love with others but how? How do you follow God’s commandments on your faith journey?Through each lesson of this study ...
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Season 17
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Episode 5
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39:42
Money Matters: Budgeting Tips for a Sustainable Homestead | Purposeful Home
Budgeting isn’t about restriction—it’s about freedom! In this episode, I’m sharing the budgeting mistakes I made early on, the lessons I learned, and how you can create a budget that works for your homestead and home life. Whether you’re just s...
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Season 17
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Episode 4
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40:25
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Homestead | Purposeful Life
Homesteading is an incredible journey, but if I could go back in time, there are a few things I’d do differently! In this episode, I’m sharing the most important lessons I’ve learned—like making the most of the land you have, handling setbacks,...
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Season 17
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Episode 3
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39:56
Pasture Pitfalls & Fixes – How to Improve Your Grazing Land | Purposeful Homestead
Struggling with poor pasture quality? In this episode, we’re tackling common pasture management mistakes and sharing practical fixes to improve your grazing land. Whether you’re raising cattle, sheep, goats, or even chickens, proper pasture car...
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Season 17
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Episode 2
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26:46
Common Dehydrating Mistakes You Might Be Making | Purposeful Kitchen
Dehydrating food is an amazing way to preserve your harvest, but mistakes can ruin your hard work! In this episode, we’re covering the top 5 dehydrating mistakes—from overcrowding trays to improper storage—and how to avoid them. Plus, I answer ...
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Season 17
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Episode 1
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10:20
Tools to Save You Time in a Homestead Kitchen | Purposeful Kitchen
Cooking nutritious, whole-food meals from scratch is a cornerstone of a healthy homestead lifestyle. Yet, one of the common hurdles is finding the time to prepare these meals amidst the busy day-to-day life. Thankfully, with the right tools in ...
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Season 16
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Episode 7
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26:20
Showing Your Soil Some Tender Care | Soil Care for Your Homestead
In the garden and especially on the homestead, soil plays the role of silent partner, providing the essential nutrients and structure that support lush foliage and bountiful harvests. Yet, this vital ally often goes overlooked, its needs ove...
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Season 16
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Episode 6
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49:59
What To Grow In The Garden This Fall No Matter What | Purposeful Garden
Has planting a Fall Garden ever crossed your mind? Have you every wondered what is planted in a Fall Garden? Or Did you know that a Fall Garden could by your greatest tool when improving your garden's soil health? You and I are going to tack...
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42:16
The Ten Commandments: A Guide to Faithful Living Part 1 | Growing with God
God asks you to spend time with Him, to act on His behalf and spread the Gospel to others. To love Him and share that love with others but how? How do you follow God’s commandments on your faith journey?Through each lesson of t...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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56:55
Daily Habits for Successful Homesteading and Finding your Growing Routines | Just Grow
In the life of a homesteader and growing your own food, each day can bring unique challenges and opportunities. Balancing the demands of the homestead with personal growth and well-being of your family requires not just hard work but also a ...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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46:56
Make-Ahead Strategies for Cooking from Scratch Success | Purposeful Kitchen
In today’s fast-paced world, cooking from scratch is often seen as a luxury few can afford in terms of time and energy. However, at Red Ridge Farm, we believe that preparing meals from scratch is not only a cornerstone of a healthy homestead li...
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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48:21
Come Learn More about the Purposeful Growing Journey with Red Ridge Farm
Welcome to Red Ridge Farm, where we empower women to cultivate not just a garden but also a deeper connection to nature and their faith. Our mission is simple yet profound: to help you grow nutrient-dense food for your family while nurturing yo...
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Season 15
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Episode 9
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23:35
How to Raise Meat Chickens on Your Homestead | Purposeful Homestead
Have you thought about raising your own meat chicken? But are unsure about care, feed, processing, and so much more. Well, I can wait to share a few tips we use here at Red Ridge Farm Homestead. Let's get growing!
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Season 15
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Episode 8
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37:57
Habits vs. Goals: Which Leads to Lasting Change? | Just Grow
In the pursuit of trying to accomplish all our wishes and wants on the homestead, one often sets their sights on goals which are specific, tangible intricate pieces. However, while goals can guide us toward what we desire, they don't always equ...
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Season 15
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Episode 7
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38:48
Warriors of Grace: Unveiling the Armor for Spiritual Battle
In this episode I want to share with you a message that I was asked to give at my local church. In this message I discuss the armor of God and I focus on two things. One going through it just I would in a normal bible study, like you and I have...
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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27:15
Homesteading 101: How to Lay the Groundwork for Your First Year Goals | Purposeful Homestead
The journey into homesteading is as much about building a life as it is about building a living space. It’s a path that leads to self-sufficiency, a closer connection to the earth, and a deeper understanding of what it means to provide for your...
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Season 15
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Episode 5
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27:29
Permaculture Orchard vs. Traditional Orchard Which One is the Best for Your Homestead? | Purposeful Homestead
Are you dreaming of setting up your own orchard on your homestead? But are wondering if you should plan a traditional or permaculture orchard? Or better yet you wonder if a Tree guild is right for you? Perfect! Today you and I are going to talk...
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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35:27
Seedtime and How to Use It for Your Homestead | Purposeful Garden
In the garden tools that help us get things organized and planned are essential. That is why when I found the new garden scheduling app, I could wait to try it out. I used it last year and loved it so today I want to share it with you. Let’s ge...
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Season 15
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Episode 3
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50:04
3 Parts of Being Part of the Body of Christ | Growing with God
In this episode you will find all three parts of the Being Part of the Body of Christ Bible Study. Inside you will find the answers to understand what is the Body of Christ, how do you Service as part of the Body of Christ, and how you are made...
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Season 15
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Episode 2
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35:14
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Raising Animals for Profit on your Homestead | Purposeful Homestead
Raising animals on a homestead can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering not just the joy of caring for living creatures but also the opportunity for sustainable living. However, transitioning from raising animals as a hobby to doing so fo...
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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26:12
Top 12 Seedling Growing Mistakes You Can Avoid | Purposeful Garden
Today I am going to share with you the top 12 mistakes you can make while growing your seedlings. Now I don’t like to call these things mistakes per se but more like hiccups. Hiccups that can lead to huge problems down the road. All of these hi...
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Season 14
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Episode 6
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37:06
Finding Your Identity in Growing: A Journey to Self-Discovery Through Growing Your Own Food | Just Grow
In the quiet moments spent with hands in the earth, there's something deeply transformative that happens. It's more than just the act of gardening itself—it's the journey of growth, both for the plants we nurture and for ourselves. At Red Ri...
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Season 14
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Episode 5
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29:34
Unconventional Ways Permaculture Can Enhance Your Homestead | Purposeful Homestead
Imagine a homestead that breaks free from the confines of conventional farming practices, where waste is minimized, productivity is maximized, and sustainability is paramount. A place where the ecosystem thrives, efficiency is increased, and...
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Season 14
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Episode 4
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39:00
What is your ‘By Faith’ Journey? | Message from the Barn
Today we wrap up the Faith in Action Bible Study and explore how you can start taking action and discovering your own ‘By Faith’ Action Journey! Let’s get growing!Related Episode:
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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33:32
The Top Homestead Heritage Pig Breeds for Small-Scale Farming
Are you a small-scale farmer seeking the best pig breed for your homestead? Today you and I are going to explore the top Homestead Heritage pig breeds known for their versatility, hardiness, and ability to thrive in diverse environments. As wel...
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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56:07