Missional Stewardship: Radical Discipleship through Redemption of the Ordinary
11/23/24 • 33 min
What if faith in Jesus could transform your everyday routines and responsibilities? This episode of the Redeeming the Dirt podcast challenges you to rethink how your Christian beliefs can permeate all aspects of life, especially in agriculture. Join me, Noah Sanders, as we unpack the concept of missional stewardship—where faith meets practical living. Discover how the biblical call to stewardship and discipleship can not only redeem our relationship with Creation but also reflect a life of surrender and purpose that glorifies God.
Explore how living as a missional steward isn't just about rule-following; it's an invitation to embody faith in daily actions. From the Apostle Paul's example of a quiet, productive life to practical initiatives like Foundations for Farming, Farming God's Way, and Equipping Farmers International, we illustrate how faithfulness in the ordinary things of life can lead to extraordinary impacts. Learn how these approaches empower individuals to reduce poverty and dependency while showcasing a heart grounded in God's wisdom rather than man's.
We'll also discuss the power of integrating faith with farming, creating missional opportunities for discipleship in community development. Resources like the Well-Watered Garden Handbook and Redeeming the Dirt Academy offer practical guidance for those eager to engage in faith-based outreach. Whether you're cultivating a garden or a relationship, this episode encourages you to embrace your role in spreading God's kingdom, using your gifts purposefully to make a lasting impact.
What if faith in Jesus could transform your everyday routines and responsibilities? This episode of the Redeeming the Dirt podcast challenges you to rethink how your Christian beliefs can permeate all aspects of life, especially in agriculture. Join me, Noah Sanders, as we unpack the concept of missional stewardship—where faith meets practical living. Discover how the biblical call to stewardship and discipleship can not only redeem our relationship with Creation but also reflect a life of surrender and purpose that glorifies God.
Explore how living as a missional steward isn't just about rule-following; it's an invitation to embody faith in daily actions. From the Apostle Paul's example of a quiet, productive life to practical initiatives like Foundations for Farming, Farming God's Way, and Equipping Farmers International, we illustrate how faithfulness in the ordinary things of life can lead to extraordinary impacts. Learn how these approaches empower individuals to reduce poverty and dependency while showcasing a heart grounded in God's wisdom rather than man's.
We'll also discuss the power of integrating faith with farming, creating missional opportunities for discipleship in community development. Resources like the Well-Watered Garden Handbook and Redeeming the Dirt Academy offer practical guidance for those eager to engage in faith-based outreach. Whether you're cultivating a garden or a relationship, this episode encourages you to embrace your role in spreading God's kingdom, using your gifts purposefully to make a lasting impact.
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The Battle to Control Food and Farming with Curtis Bowers
Food and farming matters to God because they are part of his design and creation and impact the life and health of every person on earth. But Satan also cares, because the control of food and farming brings opportunities and power for his agenda of death, theft, and slavery. As we seek to be faithful to steward the land and serve others, it is important that we understand the battle we live in so we can accurately walk in truth and live effective lives. In this episode I talk with filmmaker and speaker Curtis Bowers about the dangers we face in this day and age, the joy of walking in radical obedience to God, and the opportunities we have as Christian land stewards.
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Developing a Christian Worldview for Agriculture with Micah Humphreys
In this episode of the Redeeming the Dirt Podcast, we explore the important connection between agriculture and a Christian worldview, discussing how biblical principles can inform and transform farming practices. You will hear insights from Micah Humphreys, a professor at the College of the Ozarks, emphasizing stewardship and the role of faith in nurturing God's creation while encouraging listeners to engage in agriculture with hearts of humility and obedience to God.
In our conversation we cover topics like:
• Understanding the necessity of a Christian worldview in agriculture
• The role of stewardship in reflecting our faith in farming practices
• Insights from Micah Humphreys on education in agricultural perspectives
• The relationship between daily farming tasks and worshipful living
• Encouraging biblical thinking about different farming methods
• The importance of storytelling in shaping our agricultural worldview
• Navigating the tension of farming in a post-fall world with hope and humility
• Practical ways to integrate faith into agriculture and decision-making
• The significance of prayer and seeking God's guidance in farming practices
A powerful reminder from this episode is the importance of storytelling in shaping our worldview. Just as the world narrates its version of history, we, as Christians, have a narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration—one that is distinctly crafted by the gospel. This overarching story provides context and purpose to our lives, fostering a deeper appreciation for the land that we cultivate.
Links:
College of the Ozarks
https://www.cofo.edu/
Affiliate Book Links:
Born-Again Dirt, Farming to the Glory of God by Noah Sanders
Well-Watered Garden Handbook by Noah Sanders
Pollution and the Death of Man by Francis Schaeffer
Where Garden Meets Wilderness by Calvin Beisner
The Redeeming the Dirt Podcast - Missional Stewardship: Radical Discipleship through Redemption of the Ordinary
Transcript
Welcome to the Redeeming the Dirt podcast . It's great to be with you today . I'm Noah Sanders and today we're going to talk about a term I've been thinking about recently
Speaker 1called missional stewardship . You know , here at Redeeming the Dirt we're focused on helping people live for Jesus , excel in agriculture and make disciples , and real
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