Jess & Jeremiah Sowards on Tattoos, Vulnerability, YouTube Success and Ugly Comments

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2021
  • Wilder Still creators Jessica and Jeremiah Sowards of @RootsandRefugeFarm join Justin and Rebekah to discuss vulnerability and other challenges with RUclips and farming. Get more Video Podcasts on Abundance Plus: bit.ly/abundance-plus
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Комментарии • 629

  • @PrairieDawnC
    @PrairieDawnC 2 года назад +345

    Because of Jess, I restarted a relationship with God, stopped fearing tattooed people, and started growing tomatoes in the suburbs. With Justin I learn about livestock and dare to take the next step. Miah and Rebecca are sterling examples of loving partners. Both families are a blessing in my life. Thank you all.

    • @julieking4304
      @julieking4304 2 года назад +4

      i understand

    • @HollerGramma
      @HollerGramma 2 года назад +5

      Amen! ... they, and we are blessed. 💜

    • @junematthews8612
      @junematthews8612 2 года назад +8

      Pam, I totally get that! Farm girl from a Christian upbringing and I love Jess’ chats. It keeps your heart open.❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @trinahume773
      @trinahume773 2 года назад +5

      Amen 🙏

    • @jkq9717
      @jkq9717 2 года назад +8

      And the Lord placed this on your heart to share! Great testimony. Bless you in your walk. ❤️

  • @june-mariecarrillo1330
    @june-mariecarrillo1330 2 года назад +67

    I love Mias fierce love for Jess! "I'll come through the internet". A good man always defends his wife. Keep it up Miah

    • @rose77778888
      @rose77778888 2 года назад +4

      It only lets me love this once.

  • @DeTransAllianceCanada
    @DeTransAllianceCanada 2 года назад +50

    Somewhere we, as a society, stopped valuing failure. No one has succeeded who has not learned to appreciate the learning value of failure. I truly appreciate how you teach the truth of the learning process.

    • @theurbanthirdhomestead
      @theurbanthirdhomestead 2 года назад +1

      I believe people may have succeeded without failure, but they've probably compromised their true selves at some point. That's something they'll have to face in their journey, and it'll be a tough hurdle to get past. 😔

  • @katesterling6443
    @katesterling6443 2 года назад +61

    I'm a steady viewer of Roots and Refuge. I am also 73, agnostic, and left of AOC. I watch because their information/teaching is solid and they're whole-hearted and good-spirited. Also, they're upbeat and frequently make me smile/laugh.

    • @victorymeadow4073
      @victorymeadow4073 2 года назад +3

      Hahaha, you are great. I love that you can see past the differences, we need more people like that!

    • @marilynpeppers1356
      @marilynpeppers1356 2 года назад +9

      Yeah, I love your attitude. Also, I think you are intrigued by truth when you hear it. I also love how authentic these people are. I have kids about their ages. As a parent and grandparent, I am so encouraged by them. Like, as long as there are people like this and raising their children the way they do, there is hope in the world.
      Best regards!

  • @deekilburn2080
    @deekilburn2080 2 года назад +44

    Wow, the discussion on poverty mentality was eye opening. “You have seeds to sow and daily bread, it’s the same bag of wheat.” Thank you

    • @megangray7769
      @megangray7769 2 года назад +2

      Amen!!

    • @abrahambaker5085
      @abrahambaker5085 Год назад

      I thought I was finished commenting then I hit that part and was crying. I’m in the transition right now and it’s hard to let go of my poverty heritage.

  • @BlackthorneChronicles
    @BlackthorneChronicles 2 года назад +102

    I LOVE that this community embraces the man AND the woman as a team in a relationship, and it's so wholesome and family oriented. I love this so much.

    • @BlackthorneChronicles
      @BlackthorneChronicles 2 года назад +1

      @Marilyn Gers This is the same for me and my husband too. I love this life and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

  • @denisemouledous7352
    @denisemouledous7352 2 года назад +23

    I’m a 62 year old widower and will never have a full on homestead. But I’ve gotten so much from all of you. I have an acre of land and have a potager that I’m in love with. Y’all have helped me realize that I can have my version of a homestead- a garden, fruit and berries, herbs for healing, and eventually chickens. More importantly, y’all have helped me to realize the peace I feel getting back to a more natural life.

  • @melinda3196
    @melinda3196 2 года назад +9

    I'm a 62 year Black woman from the inner city and I absolutely love the Roots n Refuge family. I have learned so much from them n I'm in my 2 yr of gardening. I don't have animals, but I consider their animals as mine!🤣🤣
    Yes your audience is diverse ..

  • @WhisperingWillowFarm
    @WhisperingWillowFarm 2 года назад +44

    The key phrase of the day is "there's no textbook to homesteadhomesteading." Thank you guys for this beautiful and raw video

  • @kristanvw1563
    @kristanvw1563 2 года назад +39

    I love the Sowards family. They feel like friends even though we've never met. I love Jess's devotionals, if I'm having a hard time I like to scroll through that Playlist and pick a random one because I figure that's the one God needs me to hear.

  • @AliciasInTheKitchen
    @AliciasInTheKitchen 2 года назад +63

    I cried when Jess talked about reconnecting with her brother, and then laughed when Jeremiah talked about the old rugged cross! What a great episode of the podcast!

  • @gaylewatkins4685
    @gaylewatkins4685 2 года назад +129

    I absolutely love this conversation/pod cast with Jess and Miah. This is the most I've seen Miah talk and I love him even more. ❤❤❤

    • @AB-ol5uz
      @AB-ol5uz 2 года назад +3

      Go to their yt channel and do a search for Sunday lives....he talks alot on those...very funny.

    • @kaylaserra
      @kaylaserra 2 года назад +1

      I second that!

  • @diannamc367
    @diannamc367 2 года назад +55

    Thank you Justin for sharing some of these things with those of us who haven't been able to get Abundance+
    I really appreciate these peeks.

  • @terrymckaig224
    @terrymckaig224 2 года назад +16

    I was laughing so loud I woke up my husband sleeping next to me!
    I'm honored by your vulnerability...keep visualizing your dreams and thanks for sharing the journey with us!

  • @yourtransformationjourney6503
    @yourtransformationjourney6503 2 года назад +85

    I love the openness of Jess and Miah. From an 48 yr old non Christian woman. I was part of that life for a long time, so I do listen to her devotionals and get things from it.

    • @junematthews8612
      @junematthews8612 2 года назад +13

      Totally get you on all points. As a farm girl from a Christian family listening to Jess does reopens doors I thought were closed forever.❤️❤️❤️

  • @prairiemeadowhomestead
    @prairiemeadowhomestead 2 года назад +25

    Jess please hear me when I say. Your inspirational videos are what I look forward to. I save them in a separate file that I listen to when I'm at my lowest 😔 I also listen to them when I need to feel peace in order to sleep. I was hurt very badly by a couple pastors so I have a lot of depression and anxiety. So listening to you is so amazing your calm sweet voice is so soothing and we line up with our faith exactly. Please don't doubt when the lord puts on your heat to do a faith based video. I'm still waiting for the day I hear you play the piano 😃

  • @amortada17
    @amortada17 2 года назад +8

    I am muslim living in Southeast Asia. Have no problem with her tattoos. She is very kind

  • @sandyoklahomatransient8557
    @sandyoklahomatransient8557 2 года назад +21

    I totally enjoyed this podcast interview with Jess and Miah! The best part, both of them speaking open, and freely in a nonstressed/formal environment. Thanks Justin, and Rebekah!!

  • @jenniferpulskamp5592
    @jenniferpulskamp5592 2 года назад +9

    I’m Jewish and I *LOVE* Jess’s devotionals. I love her heart for her creator and it’s just so inspiring!

  • @stellaz2595
    @stellaz2595 2 года назад +49

    I do love Roots & Refuge! I'm 74 years old, and don't like tattoos, but it takes all kinds to make the world go round! Live and let live.

    • @carynmartin6053
      @carynmartin6053 2 года назад +6

      I love all these young families and their farm lives, and I'm up there in years myself. Living vicariously thru them...it's so uplifting and gives me hope for the future generations

  • @robinelkins6172
    @robinelkins6172 2 года назад +11

    Thank you Justin for sharing this interview. You really did a good job puting this together. Miah hit it on the nail head, I'm now in My 60's. My husband and I have had to transform our lives several times. From running a dairy farm, to raising chickens for Pilgram, to now raising beef cattle to sell to individuals. Jess is a blessing in my life. In November of 2017 my stepdaughter called me to come watch Jess on UTube with her in her garden doing a devotional. She, Paige, told me "mom she will help you grow in the garden when I can't." We watched her everytime she was able. She passed away in May 2018. I continue to watch and learn from her. You and your family are also amazing. The farming that you are doing is the kind of traditional living I grew up with. Thank you for all you and your beautiful family do.

    • @belieftransformation
      @belieftransformation 2 года назад +4

      Beautifully stated. Your daughter was a beautiful soul & loved you to eternity❤️ Big hugs to you.

    • @theIAMofME
      @theIAMofME 2 года назад +4

      What a beautiful story. I'm so sorry for your loss. GBY!!

  • @heathw5391
    @heathw5391 2 года назад +10

    I loved being able to "sit in" on this conversation. Many thanks to all of you for sharing so generously and openly.

  • @k.c.8535
    @k.c.8535 2 года назад +19

    Thank you Justin, nice video. I am retired and living on fixed income so this was a gift.

  • @sharonerlenbusch5534
    @sharonerlenbusch5534 2 года назад +70

    Ok I’m the seventy year old follower who has gardened my entire life and canned food my entire wedded life. Many people in my community never even had a garden or ever preserved anything. I really felt alone for many years. About 2 years ago I found U-tube, I’m now a bigger gardener and preserver than ever before. What you are doing really makes a huge difference in many peoples lives don’t let the negatives get you down. My time tonight listening to your interview with Justin and Rebecca was just fantastic!! I will listen many times and laugh every time. In the beginning I did see the tattoos but I also saw the art!! All the laughter between you and Miah as well with Justin and Rebecca, tonight’s vlog was absolutely the best. Don’t loose that “ I’m just a farm boy line” from Ben. It will be with you forever. May Gods Bless you and your family!

    • @dixsigns1717
      @dixsigns1717 2 года назад +2

      Amen!!🙏💖💯

    • @nancyseery2213
      @nancyseery2213 2 года назад +3

      I'm 68 and only really gardening about 10 years ago. I got laid off from my job and was having trouble finding a job> my thought was that at least I could spend my time growing food. Now I love my garden, love canning and even started learning to make cheese. I found RUclips during Covid and looking for a way to can my sweet potatoes. Love watching y'll and still hope to find more acres so I can have animals. You just keep on being YOU!!!

    • @patchurch1677
      @patchurch1677 2 года назад +2

      Sharon! Very well said, thanks. I also love Jessica's laugh and art, and lovely artistic sensibility. It's great to hear Miah talking more too. I'm older too and Jess has inspired me to find a way to grow vegetables again in my shady yard. :-)

  • @deborahmcsweeney1650
    @deborahmcsweeney1650 2 года назад +16

    I have no tattoos except for my chin. Yes for me I was guided by Creator as a Native woman to do it. My kids still laugh that mom got her only tattoo on her chin. Very hard commitment for me. My first time out in public I was terrified at reactions. I pulled up to a drive through and this woman at the window gave me the most beautiful smile and greating. Half her face had been very badly burned. I gave her a beautiful smile back. A Creator moment!

    • @ameliakat9982
      @ameliakat9982 2 года назад +1

      That is a beautiful honor to your culture 💜

  • @bernicehoggsfav
    @bernicehoggsfav 2 года назад +7

    The beauty of Jess and Miah pours from the screen. They are so gifted expressing themselves. Great interview!

  • @jillc9882
    @jillc9882 2 года назад +23

    I love Jess and Miah, this is the best interview I've seen in a long time. They are so genuine and inspiring! This was great!

  • @rodneyferris4089
    @rodneyferris4089 2 года назад +13

    I find I’ve made y’all (as you southerners say) my extended family. I always spend time learning and loving the way you share your lives as it’s me and include me. Justin’s responses to my emails are really a sweet touch. You bring us joy and hope.

  • @samanthajean237
    @samanthajean237 2 года назад +13

    I will always remember Jess replying to one of my comments. It was early in finding the channel and I wanted to transport cow panels and wasn’t sure how. Honestly it’s likely what reeled me in realizing that there a real people on the other end that genuinely want to help us be the best we can be in out situations. I don’t want to sound creepy but Jess and Miah are my friends and they don’t even know it 😂 I talk about them and use their names and my family and friends know who I’m talking about. I can never express how grateful I am to have found them and learned so much from them.

  • @SouthFloridaSunshine
    @SouthFloridaSunshine 2 года назад +36

    Love Jess and Miah, thank you for this video of the podcast.

  • @suzannekinsey8831
    @suzannekinsey8831 2 года назад +10

    Wow, there are soo many awesome things in this podcast! I love the part where Jeremiah mentions the lady who gifted the 1,000.00 dollars. In a way her gift and blessing is still having an impact in a way because now Jeremiah and Jess are able to bless others. It just reminded me how our blessings no matter how big or small can have such a ripple effects. Did I mention how much I have enjoyed viewing this?! Thank you soo much!

  • @WhisperingWillowFarm
    @WhisperingWillowFarm 2 года назад +6

    I'm dying over here with the "old rugged cross"😂😂😂

    • @RootsandRefugeFarm
      @RootsandRefugeFarm 2 года назад +1

      😂😂😂💀💀💀

    • @cynthiacoates8316
      @cynthiacoates8316 2 года назад

      We all are, Jill! This was the funniest ever...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Loved it!

  • @paulalusk5586
    @paulalusk5586 2 года назад +13

    This was a great conversation. Because of both of you, I finally planted a garden and a tower garden, in 2020. I have watched you, Justin, grow exponentially in 2020/2021. Thank you for putting yourself 'out there'. x

  • @WheelinWaylon
    @WheelinWaylon 2 года назад +8

    That glass house is why I love watching you guys. The part about miah having his car repoed almost made me cry(there are so many moments like this while watching their videos) bc it is so relatable to me! I am 28 yrs old and I know the feeling and seeing the success and meaningful life they have always gives me so much HOPE. I have been watching for less than a year and have learned so much about gardening but more importantly they have helped me stop and see those meaningful things with my children, husband, animals, or whoever. I have learned to value life so much more than I ever had before. I ❤️ all of you!

  • @thegoodfight426
    @thegoodfight426 2 года назад +9

    Two of our favorite familes together for over an hour! What a blessing this was! Justin, you have definitely moved into the area of significance if you weren't already there! Thank you for your generosity and for sharing this time with us! I honestly feel like you all are family. I keep you all in my prayers and know that it is a privilege to be a behind-the-scenes advocate for you and your families!
    Thank you again for sharing your lives with us! Your souls are God's gift to us and I thank Him for you guys!
    I long for the day when we can all be one big happy family on the other side of eternity without the jealousy, strife, and pain, but until then, I pray that my family and I can have the kind of impact that you all are making in this day and time!
    “Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” (John 16:24)
    I pray for you all joy unspeakable and faith unfeigned!!!💖💖💖

  • @candicesmith8543
    @candicesmith8543 2 года назад +16

    I love it all, but I really love Jess' "faith" videos more than all the rest. Agree or not, I love her heart to share it.

  • @tamiejones8368
    @tamiejones8368 2 года назад +13

    This is such a great video! You all are so fun, I felt like I was there hanging out with my family. ❤❤❤

  • @sustainableanne
    @sustainableanne 2 года назад +1

    You were guided to build a vision board on your arm with the person who knew you from the beginning. The power of prayer. What a significant creation story.

  • @gattispizzaboy
    @gattispizzaboy 2 года назад +2

    I am a 35 year old pagan man that watches both your and roots and refuge channels regularly. Love you all. Blessed Be!

    • @carolinablonde88
      @carolinablonde88 2 года назад +1

      33 yr old Pagan woman here and same :) Blessed Be to you as well

  • @Rebecca.Robbins
    @Rebecca.Robbins 2 года назад +17

    So great to hear from Miah. I adore them both so much. Miah is usually so quiet. I used to love it when they did live shows on Sunday nights. I feel like we got to know Miah a little bit better back then. I would love it if they brought that back!

  • @maroosk
    @maroosk 2 года назад +12

    Thank you for expounding on poverty, realistically without afterward making anyone feel detached at the end, i love the videos anyway but this is a great one❤

  • @wisconsinhomesteader7482
    @wisconsinhomesteader7482 2 года назад +8

    I really, really enjoyed this podcast. Thank you so much for putting it together! Both of your channels are such wonderful, positive places for others to come and learn. Thank you, Jess and Jeramiah, for being so willing to be vulnerable in this podcast and share your hearts with us all. You are appreciated!

  • @jeshurunfarm
    @jeshurunfarm 2 года назад +3

    Jess taught me how to germinate carrots, it only works in our winters this way.
    Respect from Africa 🇿🇦
    And I'm also 48 and love Jesus more than anything.

  • @barbaragoodman1789
    @barbaragoodman1789 2 года назад +10

    I’m now going to go back and watch all yours and Jess & Miahs videos. This was very informative, so real and raw, y’all are so awesome, like Jess says “I bless you”, we bless you !🌻💕

  • @jamesking1033
    @jamesking1033 2 года назад +32

    We watch Roots and Refuge Farm, and we are each an atheist, and a Pagan, and we love your channel. As somewhat new homesteaders (5 years), we are often hesitant to join homestead groups because of the anti non christian, anti non conservative attitudes we've encountered. It's so refreshing to feel like you belong to a community like this, despite the undercurrent tone... Also, why defend, or be ashamed of your tattoos? It's your body, and your decision. I hate that certain people use their beliefs to make others feel small, or terrible.

    • @yourtransformationjourney6503
      @yourtransformationjourney6503 2 года назад +6

      James i agree with you 💯. It wasn't tattoos but I left because my preacher called me out specifically for wearing pants at a singing. I had just gotten off of work and didn't have time to change. Having to be a subject of a Sunday preaching turned me off. Not all churches are like that but a lot are.

    • @jamesking1033
      @jamesking1033 2 года назад +5

      @@yourtransformationjourney6503 That's heartbreaking. Regardless of what it is, when others seek out community, or fellowship, they should be welcomed, and not judged, or chastised for being different, that's what makes us all unique, and interesting. Bringing different experiences, and knowledge to the table enlightens everyone. Living in a bubble prevents experience, learning, and connections.

    • @teresamariner4238
      @teresamariner4238 2 года назад +1

      @@yourtransformationjourney6503 God fortunately looks at the inside, our hearts and souls, not the outside. I remember a time when my son wore his best, newest pair of denims to church as he was growing so fast he'd outgrown all his school uniform and dress pants and as a single mother I had to wait until my next payday to afford to buy him new pants. God doesn't care what you wear, what car you drive, etc. He cares who you helped and supported. He cares more about your actions and character than superficial things like what you wear. God bless!!

  • @salemthorup9536
    @salemthorup9536 2 года назад

    The noises from the baby are the BEST background sounds you could have. So sweet. I love farm noises too, but that baby is so adorable!

  • @gailwatkins8843
    @gailwatkins8843 2 года назад +11

    I love how in love Jess and Miah are. I wish I had been able to find that in my life. Sometimes it seems like the smallest things are the most awesome blessings. Thank you so much for sharing this podcast with us. Blessings always, g.

  • @leegaar8625
    @leegaar8625 2 года назад +7

    The tattoo story and all the significance: the meanings that came later...peacock colors/throne of God, flogging rooster/mascot rooster in S. Carolina...it's like Jess' brother is a tattoo prophet! ❤️

  • @HighPriestessSteph
    @HighPriestessSteph 2 года назад +1

    37, female, British, vegetarian, spiritual, not religious. And I LOVE the Sowers family. LOVE Jessica’s devotionals. LOVE every thing I’ve learnt through R&R about my garden and growing something lovely.
    Ben is my dude though. The children are all beautiful but Benjamin melts my heart on the regs.
    Wilder Still has became a mantra for me.
    Thanks for this amazing podcast. The energy is so appreciated ❤️

  • @bevstegeman
    @bevstegeman 2 года назад +22

    Love Jess and Jeremiah with or without tattoos. And by the way I am a 75 year old woman.

    • @dixsigns1717
      @dixsigns1717 2 года назад

      I agree and I am 69, female.

  • @kimoverpeck1065
    @kimoverpeck1065 2 года назад +1

    Loved this interview… feel like I didn’t really know Miah before, but he’s so endearing and loves Jess so much. And the conversation about tattoo was great. Her sleeve was one of the main reasons I paused my scrolling past religious homesteaders and was willing to watch Jess. Now I’m hooked and have been binge watching her videos.

  • @kristinakahn8064
    @kristinakahn8064 2 года назад +6

    I just love both of your families!! It's beyond amazing to see you all together 😀!! Henry did a great job too!!

  • @camillacroxdale4976
    @camillacroxdale4976 2 года назад +8

    Great interview! Good insight for those who don't homestead and those who have never tried to teach.

  • @bearandwendygriffin1513
    @bearandwendygriffin1513 2 года назад

    I’m a 46 year old pagan man that loves watching Jess and Miah. They seem like super cool folks that I’ve learned so much from.
    Many blessings to all y’all and thanks for all y’all do!

  • @gailhotaling2960
    @gailhotaling2960 2 года назад

    79 year old Christian woman that adores your channel. You kept mean sane while my taking care of my companion while in hospic for the last 14 months. God Bless you all

  • @erinscro4318
    @erinscro4318 2 года назад +4

    Love seeing yall being real..yall are the top 2 RUclips channels I watch.. my family is just starting the homesteading journey and love to see the good and the bad..keep it up .. stay real 💯

  • @OurSmallTownLife
    @OurSmallTownLife 2 года назад +4

    I absolutely love this! I loved getting to know you more. Just friends sitting and chatting. The old rugged cross made my day. I'm a tattooed preacher's wife. :)

  • @scyllah4931
    @scyllah4931 2 года назад +1

    Hi R&R fan here lol I'm a 23 year old woman, atheist, and liberal 😅 she's got a wide range of people watching! I love their videos 💕

  • @kelseypounders1246
    @kelseypounders1246 2 года назад

    I’m a 25 year old follower of Roots & Refuge. Just getting started in my own journey toward homesteading. I watch just about every video they put out. Obviously we’ve never talked in person, but it feels like Jess has become like a mentor to me in many fronts. She offers so much wisdom in motherhood, Christianity, homesteading.. Very thankful to have found their channel.

  • @eternalfarmscanada463
    @eternalfarmscanada463 2 года назад +1

    Jess, I want you to know that I actually starting watching you because of your tattoos. I was so excited to see someone that looked like me and was living this lifestyle without judgements; thank you for living your truth and inspiring others 💗

  • @angelasmith4286
    @angelasmith4286 2 года назад +1

    You all are so inspiring to me and others, you're all gifted loving people who always try to be positive and smile. Miah is never lost for words, or figuring out how to do something clever. The show was great. Thanks Justin..

  • @lindalagarce8996
    @lindalagarce8996 2 года назад +5

    There is freedom in transparency. I think that is what Jess and Jeremiah were conversing. With this being said, people do realize their own pride and will judge and see their own short comings as Jeremiah had said. But the people who are willing to learn and bond with you and with them as fellow homesteaders or those wanting or considering homesteading. Love y’all, what a great interview! Hugs and love from Texas!

  • @gardengirl4409
    @gardengirl4409 2 года назад +20

    I've been watching jess and Mia for 3 years. I'm a 35 tattooed future off-grid homesteader. Jess is my favorite teacher 💜 and I enjoy following her journey and I love hearing her devotionals.

  • @southernladywithmanyhats7428
    @southernladywithmanyhats7428 2 года назад +15

    LOL I am howling in laughter here with everything you guys have discussed. From poop to chasing pigs. lol bless their hearts I know they were mega tired after traveling for that long.

  • @junemarie1821
    @junemarie1821 2 года назад

    Thanks Justin, Rebecca, Jess and Jeremiah, this was awesome. Joining Abundance +.

  • @barbaramix1683
    @barbaramix1683 2 года назад

    I love this video. I happen to be a conservative Christian woman who just turned 65. I subscribe to both of your channels and I love how vulnerable and real you are. I love you all to death. You are very rare and significant. God Bless you and your families.

  • @DaniDaysAhead
    @DaniDaysAhead 2 года назад +1

    I am 31 and a conservative Christian...with tattoos. Just saying. God doesn't save perfect people. Redemption is for the lost. We have to be lost at some point to be found. People forget this. Tattoos are permanent. Redemption and salvation is as well. The fact that we have a past makes our testimony that much more powerful. I respect Jess' courage to share her faith. I love all of y'all like my family. I think what y'all do is awesome and inspiring. Going on two years watching y'all. Justin and Rebecca inspired me to get chickens and I did and now I have so many eggs I have figure out a brine for pickled eggs ...y'all both inspired me to start gardening 2 years ago and I continue to learn from you all. Thank you.

  • @desibellon3907
    @desibellon3907 2 года назад

    I woke up this morning to a blizzard and couldn't get back to sleep cuz I was worrying about my chickens who I moved outside yesterday. They were just fine. But this was just the BEST way to start my day! Like starting my morning with coffee and friends! Thanks for inspiring me! Your transparency & vulnerability helps me choose to work more toward my goals with each episode. Keep on inspiring us! 😘

  • @chelledegrasse2787
    @chelledegrasse2787 2 года назад +3

    I come from a family of farmers. In my youth we lived without running water, indoor plumbing or electricity. We cooked on a wood stove, washed clothes and bathed in a washtub with hot water from the woodstove. We burned lanterns for lighting, trekked to the outhouse or used a chamber pot. We kept our meat in the cellar in vats of lard. We kept our eggs in a product called waterglass. We milked by hand, made our own soap, butter and baked bread every other day. We tilled our garden, raised our chickens, sheep, pigs, cows and horses. We made our own medicines and remedies, laid our dead out in the parlor because there were no funeral homes back then, and we buried our dead in the family plot.
    I'm 74 now and live "vicariously" through your videos sometimes whenever I think back on the good old days
    I can't help it, but sometimes, I can see an impending problem coming from one of Justin's not-so-thought-through decisions (probably because I did the same stupid thing) and I can't help myself. He and Rebecca sort of remind me of Tim the Tool Man and Jill whenever that happens. Most of the time, when I'm not arm chair quarter backing I simply enjoy watching the kids grow, knowing how much they're learning and how valuable these life lessons are. We only learn when we fail. Sorry, Justin, if I come down hard sometimes.

  • @gloriousgardens1257
    @gloriousgardens1257 2 года назад +4

    Jeremiah, you’re great. Didn’t know you had such a great sense of humor. Still laughing. Jess, Keep doing the devotionals and everything else. I know you’re both always gonna be honest in your delivery. Love y’all

  • @candacenagle505
    @candacenagle505 2 года назад

    I am a 69 year old grandmother in California. At the last Heirloom seed festival in Santa Rosa I was lucky to run into you, Jess and Miah. I told you then how much your devotionals mean to me. But now, after all this time, watching you both grow your farm and family...so beautiful, I would say everything you share feels like a devotional to me. I love your tatoos and see them as a spiritual act with deep meaning. A few years back I took my granddaughter (16 at the time) to Iceland and France. While there we got matching tatoos of a Redwood Tree on our ankles. We both came up with the idea independent of each other prior to the trip. It feels like a bond we share and I love it. There are lots of ways to experience God's love....I love you guys, your family, and your channel. And every time, when you end a video with "I bless you." I feel blessed.

  • @melaniethomson7908
    @melaniethomson7908 2 года назад

    Im 56, spiritual & have tattoos.. also a life long love of gardening ;) and I never miss a Roots & Refuge vid!

  • @mmegraham
    @mmegraham 2 года назад +5

    I think authority comes from authenticity. Owning your truth. You can't set yourself up as an authority if you lie to people about your reality. It's okay to tell the whole story. We open ourselves up to not only being vulnerable, yet also making deep connections that come from knowing each other's (sometimes painful) truths. It's marvelous when y'all share this way. Thank you.

  • @debbiekolody6802
    @debbiekolody6802 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Justin for all your family does for this community. I love the real farm life content. I love that both of these families are vulnerable with teachable moments that most channels don't show. It has helped us prepare for different animal we would like to get on our homestead.

  • @cmahesse
    @cmahesse Год назад

    Loved this so much! Thank you Justin & Rebecca and Jess & Miah for sharing your lives and experiences with us 💞

  • @karenwelborn2114
    @karenwelborn2114 2 года назад

    Crazy about this family as people & as teachers - i have learned so much sincei found Roots & Refuge. I'm 71 & thought i had a good gardening knowledge - not so - i learn so much from each visit. Keep up the wonderful work - y'all are a blessing!

  • @marycountry
    @marycountry 2 года назад +6

    I thank you sooo.much for this honest experience, I am certainly past the age of homesteading, but I have hope of having a farm in heaven, if I can maintain my decorum in this crazy world.👍🏻😊👍🏻🙏

  • @jamieanderson7981
    @jamieanderson7981 2 года назад

    This conversation was so encouraging to me! Thank you for sharing the good, the bad, and even the ugly; your vulnerability gives me confirmation that I am going the right direction and I am not alone! Keep up the good work! I pray blessing over all y'all that is pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing!

  • @sarad2083
    @sarad2083 2 года назад +6

    I just want to say I'm 28 tattooed, and non-religious. And I love watching Jess's channel (had to be included in your audience count 😅) Also just want to say I love Miah's attitude.. it's similar to mine 😅

  • @cat-wo7ee
    @cat-wo7ee 2 года назад

    i just paused the video to comment that i´m a 32 year old portuguese lady that found out about jessica and jeremiah´s youtube channel through becky´s acre homestead channel. right away i thought that jess looked cool. i checked the channel and i really liked watching her teaching so much about gardening in an understanding way to people like me who are learning. i´m reading her book in order to start my garden next spring and it´s like i can hear her voice when i am reading it. i´m loving it. through jess i found charles dowding, and also got his book. anyway the reason that got me to write the comment is that i am young, not religious and really enjoy the videos!

  • @brittanyash8340
    @brittanyash8340 2 года назад

    Wonderful discussion.
    My hubby and I are still in survival mode. We can't wait to get stable and work towards success.
    Definitely going to continue going, and riding the waves of inspiration.

  • @hornandhearth2581
    @hornandhearth2581 2 года назад

    We are long time viewers of you all and Roots and Refuge. We might differ in faith and politics and what not but the way you all live and love and thrive and support so many has been a HUGE inspiration for me and my family and our lil homestead. Thank you

  • @loriwestern9103
    @loriwestern9103 2 года назад +2

    Loved this!
    Your talking of poverty mindset was so helpful, I struggle with this all the time, but when I practice in my mind abundance, it always works out that we have what we need. Matthew 6:26-34.

  • @LoveoftheDarkFiberArts
    @LoveoftheDarkFiberArts Год назад

    You folks are the definition of Christ love. I appreciate that you are so open and non judgemental and just real honest folks. Love it. Keep up the good work!

  • @aa-jb8uh
    @aa-jb8uh 2 года назад

    Thanks for putting this on here for your RUclips family!!!

  • @danchristinerepp2681
    @danchristinerepp2681 2 года назад

    I was one of the 50 year old women who kept seeing Jessica’s videos pop up in my feed. Thought “what is this tatted up girl going to teach me?” In fact I think I posted a comment to that effect a few years ago…. but I watched her tomato growing video and I have fallen in love with her heart, her passion and her family. I’ve learned so much and I especially love the devotionals. I tell anybody who asks me about gardening to check out her channel. Thank you Jess and Miah.

  • @disablebutnotunablehomesteader
    @disablebutnotunablehomesteader 2 года назад +5

    That was such a beautiful podcast ❤️ very profound and vulnerable and yet educating God bless you all

  • @adriennemassey-hellard9224
    @adriennemassey-hellard9224 2 года назад +1

    Jess - I don't pay for your services (yet), but your videos and your family have motivated, inspired and enriched my life! Just wanted you to know... xoxo

  • @offinthedistance1536
    @offinthedistance1536 2 года назад

    An amazing video and episode. I love the new community we have joined because we were inspired and started the dream. Thank you all.

  • @DaniDaysAhead
    @DaniDaysAhead 2 года назад +1

    Yall are all significant. Much respect and love. Thank you so much for sharing this Justin. I'm getting abundance + asap but I cant say thank you enough. It took me a few days to watch this on and off but I got through it and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you. Part 2 for sure. 🤗🙏🤓

  • @FermentedHomestead
    @FermentedHomestead 2 года назад +10

    Being in a supervisory customer service job my whole life I have had a lot of nasty comments, much worse in person than online but for some reason it’s easier to overthink the online comments! I do enjoy giving the southern version of “bless your heart” replies though 😂

  • @ireneturner2944
    @ireneturner2944 2 года назад +1

    This was one of the best videos.
    I would love to see more of these .
    We need more of this in our lives 🙏
    Thank you ALL!!!❤

  • @ginabennett-patrick1292
    @ginabennett-patrick1292 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing! Thanks to Jess and Miah for sharing! Today and Everyday! I have learned so much from you all! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @loudiehl2021
    @loudiehl2021 2 года назад

    Brilliant! Thank you, thank you, thank you camera carrying, soil building, poop handling, chidler raising, soul inspiring homesteaders! You’ve opened our eyes and our minds. Much love from Oregon

  • @darlenemartin248
    @darlenemartin248 2 года назад

    So awesome! Loved this video. I could listen to all of you talk all day. Great conversation! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jchny00
    @jchny00 2 года назад

    Adore Jess how can anyone not!?! I try to see every post she makes.Adore you guys Rebecka and Justin too.Thank you for sharing this.

  • @stephanieprokop7222
    @stephanieprokop7222 2 года назад +2

    Did anyone else see how cute Jesse's dress was? Can you share Jess? Love you all sooo much! Learned sooo much! Bless you and all!

  • @kerrylaw100
    @kerrylaw100 2 года назад +3

    BEST VLOG IVE WATCHED OF ALL.. please do a part two with these guys you’re a great set of likeable couples who are great together … Miah is hilarious, Jessica is awesome… I’m so impressed with you all each one of you is smart kind compassionate hard working brave funny and inspirational 👏👏💕💕

  • @debwallace100
    @debwallace100 2 года назад

    I loved this so much! I found your channel through Roots and Refuge. Jess and Jeremiah have a special place in my heart. I don't know that I've ever truly laughed so much during a video! Thank you so much for sharing ❤

  • @searaholland902
    @searaholland902 2 года назад +1

    Finally got a chance to watch this and love it so much.