Welcome to the first episode of All Around Growth in 2025! Season 6 kicks off with a heartfelt reflection on the past few weeks and a glimpse into life at York Meadow Farm. From preparing for a traditional Orthodox house blessing after...

In this first episode of 2025, host Rob shares an intense personal story about how a routine day of errands took a wild and unexpected turn. From preparing a delivery for Keller Café and Bistro to being held at taser point by local law enforcem...

Welcome to this special episode of the All Around Growth podcast. As we enter the Nativity Fast, a sacred season of spiritual preparation, reflection, and renewal, we’ll be taking a brief hiatus from regular podcast recordings. Today’s...

In today’s episode, we dive into the life and legacy of Saint John Chrysostom, one of the most eloquent and influential Early Church Fathers. From his humble beginnings to his impactful sermons, we’ll explore why he’s celebrated as “Chrysostom”...

In this episode, we’re diving into a practical project that can make a big difference in organizing your workspace: easy-to-build shelving suitable for your garage, barn, or outbuildings. Using basic materials—2x3" lumber and 4x8' sheets of ply...

In today’s episode, we dive into the not-so-glamorous but necessary task of renting a dumpster to help us clean up and demolish an old trailer that had been used as a "business office" by our tenant farmer. This project is part of the ongoing e...

In today’s episode of All Around Growth, we’re diving into the exciting details of our first property walk that took place last Friday, October 11, 2024. We’ll be receiving a full report soon and will use this data alongside consultati...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we provide a homestead update from York Meadow Farm, covering recent changes and exciting developments. We recap our search for a permaculture designer, website and social media updates, and opportunitie...

In this episode of All Around Growth, we take you through our ongoing journey at York Meadow Farm as we search for the perfect permaculture designer to help bring our vision to life. We explore what permaculture is, how it differs from...

In today’s episode, we draw a lighthearted comparison between this podcast and Seinfeld—the show famously about "nothing." I share the inspiration behind this podcast, including insights from one of the most influential content creator...

 In Season 5, Episode 14, we explore the Bible.com app, a versatile tool designed to enhance your spiritual journey. We take a closer look at its key features, with a special emphasis on the Bible study plans. Discover how these pla...

In this episode, we reflect on the powerful storms that swept through Northeast Ohio on August 6, 2024, leaving thousands without power. I'll share how these unexpected events led to some surprising but welcome houseguests who stayed with us fo...

In today’s episode, we chronologically revisit the past few months, diving into requested topics and personal reflections.Key Topics Covered:Listener Engagement:Share your topic suggestions for future episodes. Your i...

Join us for a poignant episode as we dive into the profound significance of Forgiveness Sunday and the Rite of Forgiveness in the Orthodox Church, marking the beginning of Great Lent.  In a heartfelt announcement, I share my decision to de...

Join us as we discuss into the intersection of neurological and business health and wellness, exploring strategies for navigating both realms.  Today, we explore the journey of mental reintegration following a recent spiritual retreat, del...

Welcome to a special episode of the All Around Growth podcast.  Today, I'm excited to take you on a journey through an unforgettable experience that occurred at the Ancient Faith Singles Retreat held at the Antiochian Village over the week...

In this episode, we dive into topics suggested by our dedicated audience, giving a big shout-out to our Patreon supporters Wayne, Sean, Kyriaki, Rachel, and Brian, whose discussions in our Telegram chat have heavily influenced today's content.&...

Note:  Please pardon the first 10 minutes of poor audio quality.  This is an episode from the road and the microphone was hidden underneath the seatbelt and I didn't realize it for the first 10 minutes or so.  Afterwards, the aud...

Today we dive into the intricacies of time management, productivity, and personal well-being.  In this insightful episode, we explore the concept of our "24 hours" and how we choose to spend them. Join us as we discuss:  <...

In this episode, I dive deeper into my spiritual journey, exploring how I'm working to find balance amidst the hustle and bustle of life.  I open up about the areas where I've been pouring most of my energy lately—social life, family, care...

In this episode, we share the highlights of the recent gathering of the Medina County Freedom Cell Network that took place on Saturday, January 27th.  Freedom Cells, consisting of approximately 8 local individuals, operate in a decentraliz...

🌾✨ Join us for a reflective journey on today's episode, as we dive into the evolving tale of York Meadow Farm.  In the wake of recent losses, we explore our history, transitions, and the exciting shift to a farmer-owned co-op model.  ...

Join me on today's podcast as we delve into insightful quotes from St. Anthony the Great and the witty George Carlin.  We navigate through diverse topics such as politics, local communities, and the impact of social media, with a special f...

Today's episode takes you through the rollercoaster of my past week—navigating the complexities of a family homestead business, steering the separate fermented food business to new heights, and relishing the success of our biggest orders to dat...

Welcome to the Season 5 premiere, where we embark on a journey of simplifying life and finding balance.  After a genuine conversation with Brian of The Lots Project and some downtime recovering from a cold, I've been immersed in reflection...