Best Daniel Perkins Podcasts (2025)

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181. Scaling Regenerative Ranching with Ultra High Density Grazing with Joel Hollingsworth 1:37:19

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Joel shares his inspiring journey from business economics and tech startups to building a fast-growing regenerative ranch. He explains how he used herd shares and ultra high density grazing to expand from a small herd to nearly 500 cows in just a few years. Along the way, he discusses developing hardy genetics, navigating serious labor shortages, a…

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Mitali Perkins on Just Making 1:04:20

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Mitali Perkins (mitaliperkins.com) has written many books for young readers, including You Bring the Distant Near (nominated for a National Book Award) and Rickshaw Girl (adapted into a film), all of which explore crossing different kinds of borders. Her goal is to make readers laugh or cry, preferably both, as long as their hearts are widening. He…

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#416 The Soul of Storytelling w/ Ben Stewart 1:28:11

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In this podcast episode, the host welcomes filmmaker, podcaster, and globetrotter Ben Stewart. They discuss Ben's eclectic journey from growing up in the army to becoming a film creator who deeply values the transformative power of storytelling. Ben recounts the experiences that led him through psychedelics, music, and eventually to making influent…

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180. Slow-Grown, Flavor-First: The Mangalitsa Difference with Natalie Hancock 53:26

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal visits with Natalie Hancock of Olde Oak Glen, located near Perkins–Tryon, Oklahoma. Natalie shares her unique journey from the mountains of Greece to raising one of the rarest and most flavorful heritage pigs—Mangalitsa—on 60 forested acres. What began as a love for animals, particularly horses, tur…

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Carolyn Weber on Memoir 48:18

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Carolyn Weber was our special guest at The Habit Summer Writers’ Weekend this past June. Carolyn is the author of Surprised by Oxford and Sex and the City of God. She is also a professor at New College Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee. The following conversation was recorded in front of a live audience of writers. Carolyn and Jonathan Rogers talk ab…

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#415 Decoding COVID-19: Venom, Vaccines & Nicotine w/ Dr. Ardis 1:16:04

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In this podcast, Kyle interviews Dr. Bryan Artis, a retired chiropractor and author of 'Moving Beyond the COVID-19 Lies: Restoring Health and Hope for Humanity.' Dr. Artis discusses his controversial theory that COVID-19 and its long-term effects, as well as vaccine injuries, are linked to various venoms, including those from king cobras, crate sna…

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179. Commercial Homesteading with Heart with Daniel and Mandie Stallings 1:40:12

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In this episode, Cal sits down with Daniel and Mandie Stallings of Perch & Pasture in Waverly Hall, Georgia. This husband-and-wife team share their powerful story of transitioning from military life to full-time regenerative farming. Sparked by personal health challenges and a passion for nutrient-dense food, they’ve built a diversified farm enterp…

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Wendell Kimbrough Thinks You Belong. [From the Archives] 41:00

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Songwriter Wendell Kimbrough has been writing, recording, and performing songs based on the Psalms for the last few years. His most recent record is called You Belong. In this episode, Wendell and Jonathan Rogers talk about loneliness, perfectionism, feeling like an outsider, learning to belong–and how one writes songs that sound like the Psalms wh…

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Words and the importance of language 32:43

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss words, vernacular, and the importance of language throughout human history. Join us and laugh, comment, and have fun! We hope this episode encourages you and piques your interest! -Soli Deo GloriaBy Daniel Sprague, Pastor Paul Perkins, Gwendolyn Sprague

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#414 Exploring The Divine Within Us All w/ Taylor Perkins 1:55:11

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Welcoming Taylor Perkins, a creator who simplifies complex spiritual ideas into understandable concepts. The discussion covers Taylor's spiritual journey, beginning with his orthodox Mormon upbringing, transformative experiences with plant medicines like Ayahuasca, and how these contributed to his self-awareness and spiritual awakening. They discus…

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Iran: Featuring Joshua Perkins 35:38

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Send us a text In todays episode we discuss the difficult situation occurring between Iran and the United States. How should Christians view this? Tune in and find out with we discussed. Soli Deo GloriaBy Daniel Sprague, Pastor Paul Perkins, Gwendolyn Sprague

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178. Grazing Lessons from the Ground Up with Marque Renshaw 1:32:13

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, we hear from Marque Renshaw of Peace in the Valley Farms in West Plains, Missouri. Marque shares her journey into rotational grazing and the lessons she and her husband Ryan have learned transitioning their operation to focus on sheep. From challenging beginnings—managing animals post-house fire and lea…

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Daniel McInerny on Beauty and Imitation 48:42

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Daniel McInerny is associate professor and chair of the philosophy department at Christendom College in Virginia. He is also a novelist and dramatist. His scholarship is directed toward reactivating an Aristotle’s understanding of art as imitation, long out of favor among philosophers. HIs biggest step in that direction is his new book, Beauty & Im…

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#413 The Raw Milk Revolution: Nature's Superfood and its Untapped Potential w/ Mark McAfee 1:04:02

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In this podcast episode, I discuss the benefits and misconceptions of raw milk with guest Mark McAfee. McAfee, a raw milk farmer and advocate, shares his journey from being a paramedic to running one of the largest raw milk dairies in the world. The conversation covers various topics including the differences between raw and pasteurized milk, the h…

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177. How Tango Holsteins Embraces Regenerative Dairy Without the Buzzwords with Tom Otton 1:03:34

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Tom Otton joins us from the far south coast of Australia to share his journey from growing up on a beef farm to operating a grazing-based dairy with his family. Tom discusses the evolution of his practices, including a heavy focus on multi-species pastures, no-till methods, and regenerative grazing—long before he even knew the word “regenerative.” …

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Hello Packet Pushers! 32:01

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Send us a text The Cloud Gambit is joining the Packet Pushers Network! Launched in 2023 as an independent podcast, The Cloud Gambit was created for engineers who lead, leaders who build, and founders who need both perspectives. We are thrilled at the opportunity to continue our podcasting journey on the Packet Pushers Network. To keep following the…

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Kevan Chandler and Tommy Shelton on The Hospitality of Need 47:28

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A degenerative muscle disease has made Kevan Chandler altogether reliant on others for his daily care. So he has invited friends into his life—deep into his life—making his need a nexus for community and joy. Kevan’s new book, co-authored with his friend Tommy Shelton, is The Hospitality of Need: How Depending on One Another Helps Us Heal and Grow …

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#412 The Liver King Story - Finding The Truth 1:45:31

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In this episode, we are welcoming, Brian Johnson, known as the Liver King. We discuss Brian's visit to the host's property, highlighting Brian's appreciation for the host's home, dojo, and lifestyle. The podcast explores Brian's dedication to his family and personal growth. Brian shares his thoughts on personas and public figures, including his own…

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176. Building Iron Root Pastures from Backyard Chickens to Raw Milk Dairy with Ernie Mathes 1:35:03

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Ernie Mathis of Iron Root Pastures in Rising Fawn, Georgia. Ernie shares how he went from suburban New Jersey roots and metro Atlanta life to traveling the U.S. in an RV and finally settling on a dilapidated cow-calf farm to pursue a regenerative, multi-species livestock operation. He dis…

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Meredith Davis Is a Friend to Other Writers 38:38

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Besides being a stalwart of The Habit Membership for Writers, Meredith Davis is the founder of the Austin Texas chapter of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. And she’s the author of the middle-grade novel series, The Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor. The Minor Miracle was published in 2024; The Minor Rescue was published earli…

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#411 Life on Radical Terms: A Primal Approach to Modern Time w/ Ste Lane 1:09:03

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This episode welcomes Ste Lane, a former MMA fighter and host of Radical Health Radio. Ste discusses his journey from MMA fighting to embracing primal living and holistic health. He talks about growing up in England, overcoming the tall poppy syndrome, and his later years spent traveling, which redefined his view of success and sparked his interest…

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175. Adapting Grazing and Breeding to Harsh Environments with Doug Badcock 54:16

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In this episode, we head to Zambia to talk with Doug Badcock of Green Lid Enterprises. Doug shares his journey from managing a diverse crop and livestock farm to developing a passion for grazing and livestock management. Situated just miles from the Congo border, Doug discusses the realities of ranching in Zambia’s unique environment—from tropical …

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The State of Search in the AI Era with Don MacKinnon 42:14

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Send us a text Search is changing. Tried and true methods of old are no longer effective. In this episode, Don MacKinnon, CTO and Co-Founder of Searchcraft, joins us to discuss this rapidly changing area that has been disrupted by AI. Don shares his journey from the publishing industry to building a modern search solution, and discusses how AI is f…

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Miroslav Volf on The Cost of Ambition 45:28

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Miroslav Volf is a theologian and professor at Yale Divinity School, where he is the founding director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. He is widely known for his work on reconciliation, forgiveness, and the intersection of faith and public life. He’s the author of at least twelve books, including the highly influential Exclusion and Embra…

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#410 The Path to Unity: Exploring Spiritual Growth & Challenges w/ Paul Chek 2:30:09

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This episode welcomes back Paul Chek, a mentor and friend, who delves into a deep and comprehensive discussion on the nature of love, growth, and spiritual development. The conversation covers Paul's recent life experience of being bitten by a rattlesnake, which he uses to illustrate resilience and calm. Paul introduces his concept of the 'Spirit G…

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174. A Subscription Model Transformed Jeff Siewicki’s Farm Business 1:15:29

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, we're joined by Jeff Siewicki of Vital Mission Farm in South Carolina. Jeff shares his journey from raising 25 chickens for personal use to building a thriving regenerative poultry business focused on pasture-raised ducks and turkeys. With a background in science and no prior farming experience, Jeff ca…

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#409 Unlocking Lifelong Health & Vitality w/ Troy Casey 1:05:45

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In this episode Kyle sits down with guest Troy Casey, a long-time friend and wellness practitioner who has studied under Paul Chek. Troy Casey, known as the Certified Health Nut, has a comprehensive background in natural medicine, including Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, herbology, and iridology. The discussion covers Troy's movement practic…

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173. Managing 8,000 Acres with Planned Migratory Grazing with Riki Kremers 1:18:08

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Riki Kremers joins us from Kremers Ranch in Lance Creek, Wyoming, where she and her family manage 8,000 acres of rough, arid country with Angus-cross cattle, horses, and meat goats. Together with her husband and daughter, Riki has transitioned their operation from traditional set-stock grazing to a powerful combination of Instinctive Migratory Graz…

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The Art of Product Marketing with Andy Lapteff 46:01

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Send us a text The world of product marketing is fascinating. Andy Lapteff, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Nokia and host of the Art of Network Engineering podcast joins us to dive in. Andy shares his journey from traditional network engineering to product marketing, revealing the crucial differences between what makes technical marketing and …

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Judith McQuoid on CS Lewis's Irish Childhood 40:39

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Judith McQuoid lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the hometown of CS Lewis—or Jacks, as he was known when he lived there. Inspired by Belfast, her love of Lewis, and her own family history, Judith wrote a middle-grade novel about young Jacks Lewis and an imagined friendship with a boy from a very different background. It’s a book about creativity,…

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#408 From Fitness to Fulfillment - Exploring Exploring Creativity, Connection & Community w/ Christian Van Camp & Dakota Mays 1:13:21

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In this episode Kyle invites Christian Van Camp & Dakota Mays of the Bio Culture Crew for an in-depth discussion. The conversation covers Van Camp's personal journey, overcoming hardships such as his sister's health issues, and the transformative path that led him to health and wellness coaching. The episode delves into the benefits and importance …

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172. Balancing Horses, Sheep, and Goats in a Rotational Grazing System with Cherrie Nolden 1:20:26

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In this episode, we chat with Cherrie Nolden of Wonder Acres Farm, located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Cherrie shares her extensive experience with multi-species grazing, highlighting her innovative approaches to adaptive grazing management and pasture improvement. She discusses how she manages her Norwegian Fjord horses, sheep, goats, and livestock …

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Warren Kinghorn Doesn't Think You're a Machine. 45:59

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Dr. Warren Kinghorn is a psychiatrist and theologian at Duke University, where he holds joint appointments at Duke Divinity School and the Duke University Medical Center. Warren’s work focuses on the intersection of theology, mental health, and human flourishing—and he brings an integrated, humane perspective to questions that too often get reduced…

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#407 Unraveling the Threads of Human Consciousness Through AI, Psychedelics & Spirit w/ Savej 2:02:17

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In this episode, the host welcomes SAVEJ, also known as Donnie, a musician and thought leader. They discuss Donnie's fascinating journey, starting with his colorful upbringing, and the profound impact psychedelic experiences, primarily with psilocybin, had on him from a young age. They delve into the deep insights gained from these experiences, suc…

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171. Growing a Farm Brand with Alex Russell 1:29:48

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In this episode, we chat with Alex from Chucktown Acres, a regenerative farm based in Charleston, South Carolina. Alex shares his transformation from suburban musician and Bible college student to full-time regenerative farmer. His journey includes a pivotal internship at Polyface Farms and eventually taking over an existing farm operation in coast…

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Culture over Code: Ultra Marathons and Cloud-Native Excellence with Madoc Batters 40:24

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the world of digital transformation and cloud-native architecture with Madoc Batters, Head of Cloud, Network and IT Security at Warner Hotels. Madoc shares his remarkable journey from washing 100 cars at age 11 to buy his first ZX81 computer to leading enterprise-scale cloud migrations. We explore t…

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Andrew Peterson and Dave Bruno Tell The Rabbit Room's Story 48:20

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When Andrew Peterson started the Rabbit Room—this was 2006 or 2007—he didn’t know what to expect. He had no way of knowing that this little group blog written by friends and friends of friends would give rise to annual conferences—Hutchmoot and Hutchmoot UK—to a publishing house, to an event space—North Wind Manor—to The Local Show, to Rabbit Room …

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#406 The Stages of Consciousness & Integral Lineage w/ John Churchill 2:03:51

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Welcoming John Churchill, a scholar dedicated to the study of consciousness through spirituality, philosophy, psychology, and more. Kyle shares how he met John through mutual friends and has been consistently impressed by his depth of knowledge and insight. The conversation delves into a range of topics including the nature of consciousness, develo…

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170. Building a Bison Empire in Oklahoma with Dusty Baker 1:26:52

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Dusty Baker of Cross Timbers Bison joins us on the Grazing Grass Podcast to share his journey from city life to raising bison full time in Sulphur, Oklahoma. With a background in wildlife ecology and a deep appreciation for the nearby Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Dusty took the leap into bison ranching during the pandemic, starting out on an…

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Will Parker Anderson Talks Publishing 46:20

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Will Parker Anderson is a senior editor at Waterbrook-Multnomah, a division of Random House Publishing. He’s also the proprietor of a Substack called Writer’s Circle, in which he provides tips on the writing craft and seeks to demystify the publishing industry. In this episode, Will and Jonathan Rogers talk the “three legs” of publishing: platform,…

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#405 Beyond Conspiracy: Facts, Fiction & The Future w/ Matt Roeske 1:11:20

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In this podcast episode, the host welcomes back Matt Roeske, known for his study of electro culture. The conversation dives into a variety of topics, including Matt's experiences with electro culture in farming, the impact of EMF and wireless technology on health, and the importance of reducing such exposures. Matt explains his move from Scottsdale…