Episodes 286
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (1,022)
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Desperate to grow, cook, and preserve real food for your family in only 5-10 hours a week, but stuck as a new homesteader looking for practical, tried and true methods that work? 


You wanted those pantry shelves filled yesterday, but the more you try, the more it seems a distant pipe dream. Online content is filled with impractical, untried homesteading advice, which wastes your precious time and money.


Everyday Homesteading steps in with practical, tested solutions, cutting through the chaos with clear plans tailored for busy beginners to reclaim your family’s health and independence through gardening, raising livestock, fresh seasonal cooking, herbal medicine and safe food preservation.


Hosted by veteran homesteaders, Josh and Carolyn Thomas, who grow 70% of their family’s food while running two businesses and homeschooling their large family, they have mastered practical homesteading for busy modern families. They have taught hundreds of thousands of new homesteaders to thrive with real-life homesteading through their online platforms Homesteading Family and School of Traditional Skills.


Tune in weekly to learn how to grow, cook, and preserve your family’s food, ditch health-destroying toxins, and save money monthly on groceries, all while building strong relationships and a sustainable legacy for your kids. Hit play now!



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S6E38 Natural Pest Control That Actually Works (Without Chemicals)

Jun 06, 2026 48m

If you’ve ever struggled with pests in the garden, this episode will completely change how you think about natural pest control.Instead of reaching for sprays first, we’re talking about a layered,…

S6E37 3 Canning Rules That Confuse New Food Preservers

May 30, 2026 28m

In this podcast, I’m diving into three canning concepts that confuse even experienced home canners. These are the kinds of things that can leave you second-guessing whether your jars are actually…

S6E36 How Often Should You Water Your Garden?

May 23, 2026 32m

Should you water your garden every day? The short answer is probably not. In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common gardening questions and helping you understand how to water your…

S6E35 Are You Falling for the "Great Society" Trap?

May 16, 2026 52m

How do we preserve family, community, and truth in a culture that seems to be moving faster and faster away from them?In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I sat down with my friend Rory Groves…

S6E34 How We Are Upgrading Our Homestead this Year

May 09, 2026 28m

After years of pushing hard on our homestead, we reached a point where we had to ask a tough question: Is everything we’re doing actually sustainable?Last year, we intentionally slowed down. Not…

S6E33 7 Things I WISH I Knew BEFORE Buying a Freeze Dryer

May 02, 2026 29m

I’ll be honest… when I first heard about freeze dryers, I thought they were a gimmick.I didn’t want to spend money on an expensive appliance that would just sit there collecting dust.But after using…

S6E32 How to Start a Garden (Without Overthinking It)

Apr 25, 2026 32m

If you’ve ever felt like you need to learn everything before starting a garden, you’re not alone.In today’s episode, we’re simplifying the process and showing you how to start a garden without…

S6E31 The Dangerous Egg Washing Mistake (And How to Do It Safely)

Apr 18, 2026 43m

Are your chicken eggs coming into the house dirty, especially during mud season?In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, Carolyn is joined by Amy, cofounder of Good Egg, to talk about how to keep…

S6E30 Nature Deficit Disorder (Why Your Kids Need a Garden)

Apr 11, 2026 59m

How do you get your kids excited about gardening, especially if you’re still learning yourself?In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I’m joined by Luke Hammond from Dirt Academy Kids to talk…

S6E29 Why Our Daughter Chose to Stay Close to Home

Apr 04, 2026 35m

What happens when your child grows up… and chooses to stay?In this episode of the Everyday Homesteading podcast, I’m joined by my oldest daughter, Rachel, as we share the story behind her and her…

S6E28 3 Things You Must Get Right for Safe Canning

Mar 28, 2026 26m

Canning safety can feel overwhelming, especially when you hear all the warnings and conflicting advice out there. But what if it’s actually much simpler than you think?In today’s episode, I’m…

S6E27 Do you have these Quiet Skills for TRULY Resilient Living?

Mar 21, 2026 37m

We spend a lot of time learning the hands-on skills of homesteading like baking, gardening, and preserving. But what if those aren’t the skills that actually make a home run well?In this episode,…

S6E26 Cultured Dairy Is Easier Than You Think

Mar 14, 2026 29m

Cultured dairy sounds intimidating, but it's actually one of the easiest traditional kitchen skills you can learn.In this video, I explain how cultured dairy works, why it’s so beneficial for…

S6E25 Stop Trying to Grow EVERYTHING!

Mar 07, 2026 58m

Most people never fail at gardening. They quit before they begin.In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, Josh sits down with Luke from MIgardener to talk about why so many aspiring gardeners stay…

S6E24 STOP trying to be Self-Sufficient (Do This Instead)

Feb 28, 2026 25m

For many homesteaders, the dream is complete self-sufficiency. Producing all your own food. Depending on no one. Living independently.But is that really possible? And more importantly, is it even the…

S6E23 What You Need to Know BEFORE Calling the Vet

Feb 21, 2026 18m

Even with healthy, well-selected animals, there comes a day when you have to call the vet.And when that moment comes, most of us aren’t nearly as prepared as we could be.In this episode, I sit down…

S6E22 Why Bread Still Belongs in Your Busy Modern Kitchen

Feb 14, 2026 28m

Making bread isn’t about talent, and it’s not about finding the perfect recipe either.In this episode, I’m sharing why bread is one of the most foundational skills in the homesteading kitchen and how…

S6E21 Things that Surprised Us about Keeping Chickens

Feb 07, 2026 33m

Thinking about keeping backyard egg-laying chickens, but not sure where to begin? In today’s episode, we walk through the essential checklist every new chicken keeper should know.We cover:• What to…

S6E20 From Overwhelmed to Peaceful: Minimums, Mental Load, and Command Central Part 2

Jan 31, 2026 28m

Feeling overwhelmed while trying to add homesteading skills to an already full life? You’re not alone. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I’m continuing our conversation about going from…

S6E19 From Overwhelmed to Peaceful: Why Rhythm Changes Everything - Part 1

Jan 24, 2026 23m

If you love the idea of homesteading but constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, I recorded this episode for you.In Part 1 of this new series, I’m sharing the household system…

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