https://www.spreaker.com/show/farming-godenSociety & CultureCopyright Stevehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8270b37f4c81e40af3eeec8d04f99b66.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/farming-godMon, 07 Jan 2019 17:23:47 +0000SteveStevefeeds@spreaker.comFarming god goes to the places and talks to the people adventuring through America’s spiritual revolution. We travel to China, to Mexico, and across middle America, asking bigger questions that broaden our understanding, fuel our imagination, and put...yesepisodicStevefeeds@spreaker.comFarming god goes to the places and talks to the people adventuring through America’s spiritual revolution. We travel to China, to Mexico, and across middle America, asking bigger questions that broaden our understanding, fuel our imagination, and put our anxiety into perspective. Our fear is replaced by a vibrant identity that allows us to not merely survive, but to truly live. There has never been a greater opportunity for a new way to live in America. Will you join me?Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/the-final-showca9214c4d4ee482480fe9a216932a3d4Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:03:25 +0000SteveFollow @St3veRay and subscribe to the email list to hear about upcoming projects.    Featured in this episode: Essential Everyday Mini Pretzels      The End.290cleanfullSteveFollow @St3veRay and subscribe to the email list to hear about upcoming projects.    Featured in this episode: Essential Everyday Mini Pretzels      The End.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/dog-training-david-sleeper6b9bca36ec5c4528bb5b8da5bf407475Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:18:08 +0000SteveDavid Sleeper is a dog trainer, writer, and philosopher. We spoke a few months back in an abandoned air force base in the high desert of West Texas about David Sleeper’s new book: Imprinting Morality in dogs and humans. Sleeper hopes to have his...2282cleanfullSteveDavid Sleeper is a dog trainer, writer, and philosopher. We spoke a few months back in an abandoned air force base in the high desert of West Texas about David Sleeper’s new book: Imprinting Morality in dogs and humans. Sleeper hopes to have his website i-am-paradox.com live by the end of the week. Learn more about Steve Ray Media here. Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/play-by-the-rules-steve441a60405fe0416b8b9e1d1fa501c3cbFri, 29 Jun 2018 15:51:10 +0000SteveSteve considers money, weather, and the future of podcasting. Sign up for the newsletter EVERYONE is talking about at FarmingGod.org    255yesfullSteveSteve considers money, weather, and the future of podcasting. Sign up for the newsletter EVERYONE is talking about at FarmingGod.org    Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/farming-god-in-the-deep-north http://deepnorthpodcast.com/ On iPhone> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-north/id1357648245?ls=1 But Farming god isn't going anywhere. Stay tuned.  Jay Walljasper (author of The Great Neighborhood Book) and Alexandra Connett (Minneapolis transplant) make a case for a city beyond cows, cold, and camp snoopy. Before moving to Minneapolis, Alexandra had no expectations for Minnesota, "Everyone was asking me why I was moving to the middle of nowhere." Since arriving, her experience has been much different than she had imagined.  Walljasper says Alexandra isn't a unique case and that this perception is partially Minnesotans fault. In the age of social media and the brand called you "it's time that MSP set aside its suburban sensibility and proudly say we are a city."  Music by Zack Baltich and intro music by Enjoy the Cat Click here to learn more about Jay Walljasper]]>3735419d4da8702820817cc853379e53Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:31:03 +0000SteveThe Deep North podcast has launched. On computer> http://deepnorthpodcast.com/ On iPhone> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-north/id1357648245?ls=1 But Farming god isn't going anywhere. Stay tuned.  Jay Walljasper (author of The Great... http://deepnorthpodcast.com/ On iPhone> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-north/id1357648245?ls=1 But Farming god isn't going anywhere. Stay tuned.  Jay Walljasper (author of The Great Neighborhood Book) and Alexandra Connett (Minneapolis transplant) make a case for a city beyond cows, cold, and camp snoopy. Before moving to Minneapolis, Alexandra had no expectations for Minnesota, "Everyone was asking me why I was moving to the middle of nowhere." Since arriving, her experience has been much different than she had imagined.  Walljasper says Alexandra isn't a unique case and that this perception is partially Minnesotans fault. In the age of social media and the brand called you "it's time that MSP set aside its suburban sensibility and proudly say we are a city."  Music by Zack Baltich and intro music by Enjoy the Cat Click here to learn more about Jay Walljasper]]>394cleanfullSteveThe Deep North podcast has launched. On computer> http://deepnorthpodcast.com/ On iPhone> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-north/id1357648245?ls=1 But Farming god isn't going anywhere. Stay tuned.  Jay Walljasper (author of The Great Neighborhood Book) and Alexandra Connett (Minneapolis transplant) make a case for a city beyond cows, cold, and camp snoopy. Before moving to Minneapolis, Alexandra had no expectations for Minnesota, "Everyone was asking me why I was moving to the middle of nowhere." Since arriving, her experience has been much different than she had imagined.  Walljasper says Alexandra isn't a unique case and that this perception is partially Minnesotans fault. In the age of social media and the brand called you "it's time that MSP set aside its suburban sensibility and proudly say we are a city."  Music by Zack Baltich and intro music by Enjoy the Cat Click here to learn more about Jay WalljasperNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/a-christmas-storyhttps://farminggod.org/ Long before the historical Jesus and Black Friday, stories held special significance during this part of the year, the darkest days of winter, the solstice, a time to celebrate the coming of light.  In the 4th century Pope Julius I declared that the 25th of December be the celebration of Jesus’s birth. The timing worked nicely for evangelists, presumably making the pagan to christian conversion an easier sell. When Christianity came to America, the puritans banned Christmas for dislike of decadence.  From 1659 to 1681, Boston residents were fined for displaying Christmas spirit. Contemporary American Christmas is an entity of its own, resting on the shoulders of Charles Dickens and department store jingles. Rudolph originally appeared in a 1939 advertisement for Montgomery Ward, a department store. If we are, after all, living according to a story, we may as well choose a fantastic one.  Public Domain Audio files found at: https://librivox.org/character-building-by-booker-t-washington/ https://librivox.org/the-wind-among-the-reeds-by-william-butler-yeats/ https://librivox.org/ogura-hyakunin-isshu-by-fujiwara-no-teika/ https://librivox.org/search?q=farming&search_form=advanced https://archive.org/details/78_rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer_spike-jones-and-his-city-slickers-rudolph-himself_gbia0018975b]]>652bf7b7e1d642d1ba3f4fabcd6615e8Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:35:47 +0000SteveA historical Christmas story featuring everyone’s favorite deer. Stay informed at https://farminggod.org/ Long before the historical Jesus and Black Friday, stories held special significance during this part of the year, the darkest days of winter,...https://farminggod.org/ Long before the historical Jesus and Black Friday, stories held special significance during this part of the year, the darkest days of winter, the solstice, a time to celebrate the coming of light.  In the 4th century Pope Julius I declared that the 25th of December be the celebration of Jesus’s birth. The timing worked nicely for evangelists, presumably making the pagan to christian conversion an easier sell. When Christianity came to America, the puritans banned Christmas for dislike of decadence.  From 1659 to 1681, Boston residents were fined for displaying Christmas spirit. Contemporary American Christmas is an entity of its own, resting on the shoulders of Charles Dickens and department store jingles. Rudolph originally appeared in a 1939 advertisement for Montgomery Ward, a department store. If we are, after all, living according to a story, we may as well choose a fantastic one.  Public Domain Audio files found at: https://librivox.org/character-building-by-booker-t-washington/ https://librivox.org/the-wind-among-the-reeds-by-william-butler-yeats/ https://librivox.org/ogura-hyakunin-isshu-by-fujiwara-no-teika/ https://librivox.org/search?q=farming&search_form=advanced https://archive.org/details/78_rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer_spike-jones-and-his-city-slickers-rudolph-himself_gbia0018975b]]>833christmascleanfullSteveA historical Christmas story featuring everyone’s favorite deer. Stay informed at https://farminggod.org/ Long before the historical Jesus and Black Friday, stories held special significance during this part of the year, the darkest days of winter, the solstice, a time to celebrate the coming of light.  In the 4th century Pope Julius I declared that the 25th of December be the celebration of Jesus’s birth. The timing worked nicely for evangelists, presumably making the pagan to christian conversion an easier sell. When Christianity came to America, the puritans banned Christmas for dislike of decadence.  From 1659 to 1681, Boston residents were fined for displaying Christmas spirit. Contemporary American Christmas is an entity of its own, resting on the shoulders of Charles Dickens and department store jingles. Rudolph originally appeared in a 1939 advertisement for Montgomery Ward, a department store. If we are, after all, living according to a story, we may as well choose a fantastic one.  Public Domain Audio files found at: https://librivox.org/character-building-by-booker-t-washington/ https://librivox.org/the-wind-among-the-reeds-by-william-butler-yeats/ https://librivox.org/ogura-hyakunin-isshu-by-fujiwara-no-teika/ https://librivox.org/search?q=farming&search_form=advanced https://archive.org/details/78_rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer_spike-jones-and-his-city-slickers-rudolph-himself_gbia0018975bNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/nonviolent-sabotage-dakota-access-pipelisteve@farminggod.com with any thoughts. Music by Paul Spring and Brian Thavis. Thanks to the Minneapolis Catholic Workers. ]]>9be5c4ec37753568fa0a1eeea845d65fTue, 31 Oct 2017 18:27:19 +0000SteveRuby and Jessica drill holes in the Dakota access pipeline. After limited success in public hearings, encampments, petitions, marches, and rallies, the two admitted to non violent sabotage. In this episode, the two speak publicly about the success...steve@farminggod.com with any thoughts. Music by Paul Spring and Brian Thavis. Thanks to the Minneapolis Catholic Workers. ]]>2478protest,dakota,access,pipeline,nonviolent,daplyesfullSteveRuby and Jessica drill holes in the Dakota access pipeline. After limited success in public hearings, encampments, petitions, marches, and rallies, the two admitted to non violent sabotage. In this episode, the two speak publicly about the success they experienced during their 8-month long property destruction campaign, including the piercing of empty & exposed DAPL pipeline valves, as well as setting fire to pipeline machinery. Since coming forward, their home has been raided by the FBI, the two have been named as individuals in a federal lawsuit and both are facing future federal indictment.  Musings to consider: “The duty of privilege is absolute integrity” - John O'Donohue “as the rising smoke of an offering through the sun door, do goes the hero, released from the ego” - Joseph Campbell Hero with a thousand faces “The work is not yours to finish. But neither are you to take no part in it.” -Rabbi Tarfon I’m not condemning what the women did, I’m not condoning it either. But I’d like to talk about it. Email me: steve@farminggod.com with any thoughts. Music by Paul Spring and Brian Thavis. Thanks to the Minneapolis Catholic Workers. Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/russian-revolutionf72b1fc974e45233618f1dad8d5d7229Sun, 01 Oct 2017 03:30:00 +0000SteveRussians in rural Wisconsin- celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Russian Revolution. What did this revolutionary era mean to the people of 20th century Russia? And what does it mean to you and I as we pursue happiness in the land of the free?...1765revolution,russiancleanfullSteveRussians in rural Wisconsin- celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Russian Revolution. What did this revolutionary era mean to the people of 20th century Russia? And what does it mean to you and I as we pursue happiness in the land of the free? Former episodes featuring rural Wisconsin ‘Ice age trail’, ‘Cardinal Directions’, and ‘Silicon Valley Fox’ Russian Revolution 1905-1921 By Dr. Mark Steinberg  Country strummin’ by Chip The rest of the the spectacular music by members of the Midwest Bard Club.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/middle-america-etcdf5819aaeff9746c679513c6537602b9Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000SteveSmoke signals on FarmingGod.org Traveling from one place to another and the space between1940yesfullSteveSmoke signals on FarmingGod.org Traveling from one place to another and the space betweenYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/cardinal-directions35b0fc89597c311685203f82eca3d85dSun, 02 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000Steve‘Lumberjacking’ in the Kettle Moraine, eating steak sandwiches, and swimming east, where no humans live.362cleanfullSteve‘Lumberjacking’ in the Kettle Moraine, eating steak sandwiches, and swimming east, where no humans live.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/ice-age-trailhttps://farminggod.org/]]>3c01807497e45ae922cc4d1445e0b170Sun, 25 Jun 2017 12:00:00 +0000SteveAn intersection with Anthony- Hiking, camping, thinking along the Ice Age Trail, raising awareness for veteran suicide, in the Kettle moraine of eastern Wisconsin. Newsletter at https://farminggod.org/https://farminggod.org/]]>635yesfullSteveAn intersection with Anthony- Hiking, camping, thinking along the Ice Age Trail, raising awareness for veteran suicide, in the Kettle moraine of eastern Wisconsin. Newsletter at https://farminggod.org/Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/im-a-communist-scott-gee7d70f854570f2df668041c8918ec4867Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:00:00 +0000SteveI am not a communist; but Scott Gee is. When I meet people for the first time I like to ask an annoyingly open ended question, “What is your thing?”. Scott was quick to respond with the most intriguing answer I have ever heard, “Oh, I’m a communist”....3300cleanfullSteveI am not a communist; but Scott Gee is. When I meet people for the first time I like to ask an annoyingly open ended question, “What is your thing?”. Scott was quick to respond with the most intriguing answer I have ever heard, “Oh, I’m a communist”. In this conversation we discuss: Church without spirituality Experiences from occupy wall street Getting punched by Nazis Disputes within communism And I propose the common objections to communism like: Communism hasn’t worked Rulers are innately corrupt Humans are fundamentally greedy What about free-speech? Whether or not I agree with the ideals of communism, it's refreshing to experience a discussion beyond the duality of American politics. See the video of Robert F. Kennedy’s speech and sign up for the farming god newsletter at FarmingGod.org Make sure to stay tuned for the conclusion. Curtesy of Edward Murrow: March 9, 1954 CBS News  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/le-tour-de-ymcahttp://amzn.to/2rnwl8N Some of these ideas of neighborly politeness vaguely come from Slavo Zizek. I’ve also included this video on farminggod.org Maybe instead of driving to a high end fitness center, try out a community center near you. You just might like it. A special thanks to Dan and Kell for speaking with me.]]>2eacabe64399449c701c5e9752e2ccb0Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:00:00 +0000SteveMichael Sandel teaches one of the most attended courses in Harvard history, He’s the author of books like 'Justice: What is the right thing to do' and ‘What Money Can’t Buy’. Sandel outlines the unlikely consequences of the marketization of civic...http://amzn.to/2rnwl8N Some of these ideas of neighborly politeness vaguely come from Slavo Zizek. I’ve also included this video on farminggod.org Maybe instead of driving to a high end fitness center, try out a community center near you. You just might like it. A special thanks to Dan and Kell for speaking with me.]]>776cleanfullSteveMichael Sandel teaches one of the most attended courses in Harvard history, He’s the author of books like 'Justice: What is the right thing to do' and ‘What Money Can’t Buy’. Sandel outlines the unlikely consequences of the marketization of civic spaces. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Imagine if- as the first mass multi-cultural democratic republic the world has ever seen- we, in the most privileged nation the world- could support our public spaces. If you go to this episode on farminggod.org. I’ve posted a video of one of sandal’s lectures at Harvard.  Michael J Sandel book, Justice: What’s the right thing to do http://amzn.to/2rnwl8N Some of these ideas of neighborly politeness vaguely come from Slavo Zizek. I’ve also included this video on farminggod.org Maybe instead of driving to a high end fitness center, try out a community center near you. You just might like it. A special thanks to Dan and Kell for speaking with me.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/the-king-of-the-border8a4c17ac0228f90d1b731a8022602fc9Sun, 14 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000SteveI crossed a shin deep river in west Texas and found myself in Mexico. This is the Mexican American border. See pictures of Boquillas, the Rio Grande, and my van by clicking here. 533cleanfullSteveI crossed a shin deep river in west Texas and found myself in Mexico. This is the Mexican American border. See pictures of Boquillas, the Rio Grande, and my van by clicking here. Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/meanwhile-in-pagan-americae1bd6fe8ddfe55f796c4315ba714c1fbSun, 30 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000SteveFor the last 8 months I have been hammering on the pillars of Christianity in China. In between swings of the sledge, I began to turn the spot light upon myself, living in America. Today we’re going to explore Christianity in a historical context, not...761america,god,christian,christianity,revolution,great,paganism,emerging,protestant,farming,emergence,reformation,nonreligiouscleanfullSteveFor the last 8 months I have been hammering on the pillars of Christianity in China. In between swings of the sledge, I began to turn the spot light upon myself, living in America. Today we’re going to explore Christianity in a historical context, not because this is a Christian podcast, but because in order to understand the Spiritual revolution happening in America, we need to start with Christianity. And you need to know where it’s taking us. Every 500 years Christianity feels the need to undergo a complete rummage sale. That which is no longer relevant is tossed out. This pillage doesn't stop at religion. It checks every aspect of society. As 2017 brings us to the 500 year anniversary of the protestant reformation, let's consider that we may be in the midst of a revolution.  I have jumped into doing this podcast thing full time. I don’t want your money. What would help is if you left an iTunes or Sticher review. Next week I’ll announce the names of anyone who leaves a rating. To leave a review on iTunes: Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. If you want to learn more about the 500 year hinge periods, check out Phyllis Tickle's book, The Great Emergence: How christianity is changing and why Music by Tabah. They have a new album called Symmetry Somewhere. You can hear more on Tabahsound.com Thanks to my framily at the Duchess compound! Learn more at FarmingGod.org Sources:  The public religion research institute Phyllis Tickle  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10110150/season-ii-welcomee354942dcfaa038263f302df3f0a3cc2Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000SteveWorking on Parts 1, 2, and 3 of 'Christian China and the end of times' for the past 6 months has been a wild ride. After picking apart China's relationship with Christianity, I realized I should start asking the same questions of my country. The...326progressive,christianity,christians,beyond,farm,paganism,fire,hunter,deconstruction,unaffiliated,gatherer,religiouslycleanfullSteveWorking on Parts 1, 2, and 3 of 'Christian China and the end of times' for the past 6 months has been a wild ride. After picking apart China's relationship with Christianity, I realized I should start asking the same questions of my country. The questions began rolling and there weren't any answers.  For Green Gate Farms and the barn they saved. No