Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 41m
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Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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The Cottagers Podcast, in association with Cottage Pastures, is on a mission to inspire, support and promote agricultural pursuits characterized by farming and homesteading. We are inspired by our Catholic Faith and believe agriculture is a great means to illuminate the beauty of that faith in the world today. Join us as we talk about farming, homesteading, the Catholic faith and more!

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Orchardist, Shepherd and the Catholic Land Movement with Michael Thomas of Sharon

Jul 29, 2025 45m

On this interview, Mathew interviewed Michael Thomas of Sharon. For many people Michael might be familiar due to his work with the Catholic Land Movement, but are you familiar with his entry into…

Hard Work, Homesteading and More with Jeff Putnam

May 29, 2025 37m

Jeff Putnam is a Writer, Dad, Catholic and small time Homesteader. Mathew and Jeff discussed the importance of hard work and much more. Jeff is an author with a sizable online following. He discusses…

S3E1 Homesteading with Dr. Taylor Marshall

May 20, 2025 49m

On this episode of the Cottager's Podcast, Mathew met with Dr. Taylor Marshall to discuss homesteading, family life and more. For more information about Dr. Taylor Marshall: Dr. Taylor Marshall's…

Beyond the Romanticism of the Homestead - Farm Updates, Accountability and More.

Oct 13, 2024 48m

On this episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead Podcast, Mathew and Carissa have a genuine and honest conversation. Discussing farm updates, their developing experiences of rural living and the…

Failing & Succeeding at Homesteading w/ Devin Rose

Jul 19, 2024 46m

On this interview, Mathew met with Devin Rose, author of Farm Flop: A City Dweller's Guide to Failing on a Farm in Two Years Or Less. This is a hopeful and cautious interview and one which will…

The Homesteading Process & Managing Abundance w/ Pierced Hearts Homestead

Jul 04, 2024 47m

Mathew interviewed Ken and Jennifer Zalewski of Pierced Hearts Homestead. They had a great conversation about starting a homestead including some good information about starting out. Be sure to check…

Homesteading the Right Way - Farm Updates and More!

May 20, 2024 24m

Mathew & Carissa discussed a pitfall that can damage the success and experience of homesteading - striving to homestead the way others do. This episode also discussed farm and homestead updates…

Bees on the Highway, The Liturgy of the Land and More!

Apr 04, 2024 46m

Mathew interviewed Thomas Van Horn, one of the authors of The Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead. They spoke about bees, authorship and much more. Be sure to check out The Liturgy…

Mission Farming and Trusting in God's Providence with Divine Mercy Farm

Mar 19, 2024 43m

On this episode Mathew had the opportunity to meet with Matt from Divine Mercy Farm - this is a really interesting interview as Divine Mercy Farm is a Mission Farm which operates as a nonprofit. They…

Raw Milk, Community and "Striving to be a Good Shepherd" with Glastonbury Farm

Mar 13, 2024 46m

On this interview I had the privilege of interviewing Curtis and Rose Weisenburger of Glastonbury Farm. We spoke about raw milk, the story behind the name Glastonbury and more. Near the end of the…

Funny Stories and Lessons from the Homestead

Feb 28, 2024 32m

This is a fun episode where we dive into funny stories and lessons learned from the first year homesteading. Many of these stories stem from simple inexperience, various resource constraints and…

S3E1 Do Dairy Cows Need Grain? Dairy Cows and More with Shawn and Beth Dougherty

Feb 09, 2024 1h 8m

This episode features Shawn and Beth Dougherty. You might have heard our prior episode with the Doughertys discussing low-input farming, but this episode focuses much more on dairy cows. One of my…

S2E10 Getting Ready for Springtime - Planting, Gardening and More

Jan 26, 2024 35m

On this episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead Podcast, Mathew and Carissa share their excitement for the upcoming Springtime growing season. During this episode they discuss things to consider…

S2 Preparing the Homestead for Lent with Suzan Sammons

Jan 16, 2024 43m

On this episode, I had a solo-interview with Suzan Sammons, author of The Stations of the Cross in Slow Motion, A Daily Devotion for Lent. This is a powerful interview that reminds me of the…

S2 On Food, Culture and the Catholic Faith

Jan 05, 2024 55m

In this episode, I had a unique opportunity to speak with Brandon Sheard and Ross McKnight We recorded this episode ahead of The Art of Foie Gras, presented by Ross and Brandon at Backwater Foie Gras…

S2 Foie Gras, Farming as a Catholic and More with Ross and Dorothy McKnight

Dec 19, 2023 52m

Ross & Dorothy McKnight, of Backwater Foie Gras, are an inspiration and pioneering Catholic couple. They have built a reputable farming business without a background in farming or homesteading.…

Plant Biology, Gardening, Cultivars & More with Dr. Doug Darnowski

Dec 13, 2023 55m

This interview was conducted between Mathew (Little Way Farm and Homestead) and Dr. Doug Darnowski of Sts. Therese and Isidore Farm College. The discussion covered an array of topics pertaining to…

The Saints Alive Podcast, Storytelling and Sacrificing Adventurously with Alex and Melissa Dee

Dec 01, 2023 33m

This Episode included guests Alex and Melissa Dee - of the Saints Alive Podcast. We have found that storytelling is particularly important to developing a homestead that brings forward a place of…

Big Catholic Families, Homesteading, Parenting and More with Mike and Frances

Nov 22, 2023 38m

Welcome to another episode of the Little Way Farm and Homestead Podcast! Today we are honored to have a genuine conversation between close friends of ours - Mike and Frances. Mike and Frances are one…

S2E3 Supporting a Catholic Family and Establishing Catholic Culture in the Home and on the Homestead with Eric and Suzanne Sammons.

Nov 14, 2023 48m

On this episode we spoke with Eric and Suzan Sammons about raising children, developing strong Catholic families, and more. Eric and Suzan Sammons are the parents of seven children. Suzan is the…

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