All Around Growth

Jan 29 2025 598 ep. 25 mins 8
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Join Rob Kaiser as he builds a life and homestead with his family. Building a balanced life. 🌱 

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Patreon Insights, AI, Prayer & Building a Better Life

Jan 29 2025 22 mins  
In this episode of All Around Growth, host Rob Kaiser shares insights from the latest Patreon-exclusive video call, covering topics like AI in communication, real estate challenges, financial planning, and family dynamics. The call also covered how AI tools can enhance productivity, the balance between business efficiency and personal life, and innovative ways to monetize family as

Reflections, Relationships, and Renewal: A Fresh Chapter at York Meadow Farm

Jan 21 2025 23 mins  
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 Theophany to the simple yet transformative act of cleaning and organizing, this episode dives into the personal growth and new beginnings shaping th

Seizures, Sheriff Encounters, and New Year Reflections: A Wild Start to 2025

Jan 04 2025 18 mins  
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 enforcement, Rob recounts how a sudden seizure led to a series of confusing events involving neighbors, sheriff’s deputies, and an unexpected tri

Confronting Acedia: Reflections for the Nativity Fast and a Seasonal Hiatus

Nov 19 2024 17 mins  
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 episode centers around an article by Fr. Steven Kostoff, "Acedia, Us, and Our Lenten Effort." Although written with Great Lent in mind, the insi

Saint John Chrysostom – The Golden-Mouthed Preacher

Nov 14 2024 44 mins  
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” or “golden-mouthed” and discuss his contributions, like the Divine Liturgy that continues to shape Christian worship today. T

Efficient DIY Shelving for Garages, Barns, and Outbuildings

Nov 05 2024 21 mins  
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 plywood—this sturdy and affordable shelving setup requires minimal cuts and produces little waste, resulting in a highly efficient soluti

Renting a Dumpster for a Big Farm Cleanout and Demolition

Oct 29 2024 21 mins  
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 efforts here at York Meadow Farm, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the endeavor! Using some helpful talking points from a local waste

First Property Walk: Progress, Priorities, and New Beginnings

Oct 17 2024 28 mins  
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 consultations with other permaculture experts to shape the future of York Meadow Farm. For full access to the report and exclusive insights, Patreon subs

Homestead Update at York Meadow Farm

Oct 08 2024 15 mins  
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 opportunities for tenant farmers. We also celebrate record-breaking sales at the Medina Fall Fest and share details about the "Stock-Up Saturday" market closeo

Documenting Our Search for a Permaculture Designer at York Meadow Farm

Sep 10 2024 38 mins  
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 regenerative agriculture, and why these practices are crucial for sustainable farming. You'll hear about the four designers and firms we've connecte