The Ample Flame Podcast

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  Homestead Updates 11.09.2026 49min

  After a busy season on the home front, we are sitting down to share a few personal updates. We are nearing completion on our debt-free DIY home addition, and we have been harvesting and preserving from the garden in abundance. We are also sharing what is on the horizon for us this fall, including butchering classes and meat processing here on the farm. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Tightening the Budget 14.08.2026 45min

  Money is tight for almost everyone right now, and it's not always clear what to trim first. In this episode we walk through how we prioritize shelter, food, and clothing over everything else, then cut the fluff like eating out, streaming services, and impulse buys. We share what has worked for us over the years to stretch a budget without feeling deprived.Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Snacks from Scratch 31.07.2026 44min

  In the years we have spent overhauling our family's diet, we have had to change our mindset about snacking. While we rely much less on snack foods now, there are times when these convenience foods are necessary. In this conversation, we are sharing the ways we have found to enjoy snacking even while adhering to our real food values.Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  The Food Budget 17.07.2026 59min

  For years, we kept running out of certain cuts of meat between processing days, while other cuts went bad in the freezer before we ever got around to eating them. In this episode, we share the food budgeting system we began using about six months ago, where we count and schedule our meat, garden harvest, and pantry goods by the month so nothing goes to waste and nothing runs out. This has helped us become better stewards of our resources and truly appreciate the food we work so hard to raise. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Finding the Balance 03.07.2026 49min

  How do we balance the demands of homesteading, homeschooling, entrepreneurship, etc. without losing sight of the reason we are doing all of this? In this episode, we are responding to a listener question about how we handle the everyday challenges of family life. We are diving into the compromises we have made, the sacrifices we have chosen, and the practical changes we have made to reduce overwhelm while staying committed to this life we are intentionally building.Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Practical Management 05.06.2026 48min

  In homesteading circles, it is common to think that owning more land is always better. Join us for this discussion on why we "settled" for less acreage than we originally wanted and how we have maximized the space we have. We are currently focused on optimizing the flow and layout of our property to make it as efficient as possible, allowing us to make the most of our seven acres. For anyone trying to produce food on small acreage, we hope you walk away with creative ideas for maximizing your land. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Accuracy Comes Through Repetition 22.05.2026 51min

  The more times we do something, the better at it we become. The pathways that form in our brains every time we repeat a motion, activity, or a task are slowly built like the foundations to a house. As we get into another season of farming, we have the past six years’ worth of experience to look at. Farming can be repetitive, but as long as we learn as we go, then we will gain accuracy, which will help in our execution of the job.Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Rebuilding the Family 08.05.2026 55min

  The way family life plays out in our modern world is vastly different from generations past. We do not believe families were designed to live daily life separately: fathers and mothers working outside of the home for eight hours each day while children are in school. In this episode, we are sharing how our return to a pre-industrial family economy is giving us freedom to shape our family in a way that aligns with our deeply held values.Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Relearning Forgotten Skills 24.04.2026 48min

  The hard-won wisdom of farmers in previous generations is quickly disappearing in our modern world. Today’s farms often operate more like mining operations, extracting massive amounts of produce from the earth without thought to regeneration. In this episode, we discuss the dire need for individuals to fight for the collective knowledge of food production that leads to thriving humans and thriving land.Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  The Lies of Environmentalism 10.04.2026 57min

  We're pulling back the curtain on the greenwashing taking place all around us. What happens when "clean" brands are bought out by major corporations? Do you know where your compost really comes from? Can certified organic produce actually be trusted? Let's talk about it. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Detoxing with Food 13.03.2026 59min

  When we first experienced the powerful effects of detoxing through diet, we knew we could never go back to eating the way we always had. Join us for this conversation about how our bodies have responded to short-term elimination protocols and how it has transformed our perspective on food for good. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Suburban Mindset and Being Lazy 27.02.2026 46min

  Until we moved out to seven acres in the country, we did not realize how pervasively our mindsets had been shaped by the decades we spent in suburbia. In this conversation, we talk through our process of unraveling the habits that existed in our lives in the suburbs. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Intentional Content Consumption 13.02.2026 45min

  When we began to notice our kids' behavior shifting after consuming certain types of media, we knew we had to make some changes. In this conversation, we are discussing our standards for the kinds of entertainment we choose for ourselves and our children and the shifts we've made along the way. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Living Tiny with a Big Family 30.01.2026 41min

  In a society that continually tells us to strive for ever-increasing material gain, we have embraced a different way of life. Choosing to live intentionally small with a large family certainly comes with challenges, but the benefits we have experienced far outweigh any obstacles. Our family's strong bond and the opportunities for character development make this lifestyle one we wouldn't trade. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Looking to the Future 16.01.2026 49min

  Our initial journey into homesteading was based in a desire to change the way we were currently living. Over time, we have begun to look further into the future of our homestead— how we will age here, protecting our long-term health, and considering the tangible and intangible inheritance we will leave for future generations. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Meal Planning for a Year 19.12.2025 1godz 2min

  Since we have been on a years-long journey of producing our own food, we have learned how much intentionality is required to live this way. When you can't run to the grocery store every time you run out of an ingredient, you have to plan ahead. Listen in as we discuss how we approach planning for an entire year's worth of food consumption.Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  You Are What You Eat 05.12.2025 52min

  When our eyes were opened to the pervasive problems in our modern food system — factory-farmed meat, chemical-laden produce, unnatural preservatives and additives — we couldn't look away. In this episode, we are taking a look at our family's food journey over the last decade and sharing why we prioritize sourcing the highest quality food for our family.Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Owning the Hard Decisions 21.11.2025 48min

  Living an intentional lifestyle brings profound blessings, but it is not without challenges. In this conversation, we are taking an honest look at what it means to take responsibility for the uncomfortable aspects of living a life you believe in. Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture. Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Join us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlame Music Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Artificial Intelligence 07.11.2025 52min

  Artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous in the world around us. We have a choice: will we unplug and refuse to engage with AI? Or will we embrace it?Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture.Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomesteadJoin us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlameMusic Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow
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  Social Media and Boundaries 24.10.2025 54min

  What role does social media play in our lives?  In this conversation, we are sharing our journey with social media over the years and how we navigate our convictions while making our living as content creators.Ample Flame is here to encourage listeners to do the hard work of reclaiming the gifts God has given us of faith, family and food from a broken culture.Hollar Homestead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomesteadJoin us on Patreon for ad-free content and exclusive episodes like the Aftershow! https://www.patreon.com/c/AmpleFlameMusic Intro: The Light From Within by Howard Harper-BarnesOutro: Zanzibar by Jones Meadow