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The Cottager's Podcast

Mathew & Carissa Winters
Homesteading
Catholic Land Movement
Maple Syrup
Catholic Church
Agriculture
Cottage Pastures
Liturgy Of the Land
Catholic Villages
Lumen Christi Farm
Jeff Putnam
Family Dynamics
Geauga County
Tim Cermak
Farming
Farming Communities
Catholic Faith
Agritourism
Small-Scale Farming
Rome
Goat Farming

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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After a bit of an absence for harvest season we are back with another episode where we get real about both the joys and rewards of homesteading as well as its challenges. We have learned a lot about this over the last year and can't wait to share wit... more

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Most people underestimate the hard work, history, and heart behind their favorite maple syrup—and many are shocked to learn how much effort goes into every single drop. In this episode, Tim Cermak of Sugarbush Creek Farm in Middlefield, Ohio, breaks ... more

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Matthew is joined by author and homesteader, Jason Craig to discuss the challenges and joys of homesteading in today's consumerist, suburbanized culture, by reconnecting to our natural roots in family, community, and the land itself. This conversatio... more

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rachel and Matt Langer as they share their journey from mink farming to establishing Lumen Christi Farm, a nonprofit dedicated to farming, faith, and community service. Discover how faith, resilience, and a ... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Cermak
Owner of a family maple syrup operation
Sugarbush Creek Farm (assumed)
Episode: Maple Syrup: A Family Labor of Love with Tim Cermak
Jason Craig
Author and speaker on agrarian Catholicism (Liturgy of the Land)
Author/Speaker
Episode: Homesteading and Building a Village with Jason Craig
Rachel Langer
Farmer; co-owner of Lumen Christi Farm
Lumen Christi Farm
Episode: Trusting in the Good Shepherd with Matt and Rachel Langer
Matt Langer
Farmer; co-owner of Lumen Christi Farm
Lumen Christi Farm
Episode: Trusting in the Good Shepherd with Matt and Rachel Langer
Greg Cello
Guest; homesteader, writer, and Catholic father of four
Episode: Homesteading and Focusing on Eternity with Greg Cello
Michael Thomas
Executive director of the Catholic Land Movement
Catholic Land Movement
Episode: Orchardist, Shepherd and the Catholic Land Movement with Michael Thomas of Sharon
Jeff Putnam
Writer (fiction and ghostwriting), nine children, Catholic convert
Independent writer / contractor for clients
Episode: Hard Work, Homesteading and More with Jeff Putnam
Dr. Taylor Marshall
Author and physician, Catholic commentator
Independent/Author
Episode: Homesteading with Dr. Taylor Marshall

Hosts

Matthew
Host of The Cottagers Podcast; Cottage Pastures founder related to family farming and homesteading content.
Carissa
Co-host and founder of Cottage Pastures; shares hosting and farm/homesteading narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Great Content

    Very easy listen, the interviews are awesome. Great Catholic family with great animal products as well. The chicken is the best I’ve ever had.

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    5
    jdadthrows
    United States10 months ago
  • Incredible and Devine Experience

    A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel down to Little Way Farm and Homestead (from SW Michigan) to intimately engage with Mathew, Carissa, family, animals, and land. Weeks later, I’m still in awe of the opportunity, relationship, and learning God provided through the experience and their awesome work.

    Mathew was so kind and hospitable, demonstrating and educating me on the farm and homestead way of life throughout the tour. We engaged with the goats, hens, meat birds, and cows. Mathew... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corey (SW Michigan)
    United States2 years ago
  • Agrarian Podcast

    One of the top Catholic Families paving the way for the benefit of others, helping others build productive households. The Winters are on the top of my list to listen to. Can’t wait for more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ave Maria Verax Patria
    United States3 years ago

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The show is seen as a trusted resource for homesteading and agrarian spirituality.
Guests are described as authentic, down-to-earth, and knowledgeable about family farming.
Listeners appreciate practical farming advice paired with faith-based perspective.

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Talking Points

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Homesteading and Building a Village with Jason Craig
Q: What practical steps can someone take if they're in an apartment or suburb and can't make a dramatic life shift?
Start with small, meaningful actions at home, like tending and improving the land you already have, planting a garden, and gradually moving toward more productive realities while aligning with family needs and capabilities.
Homesteading and Building a Village with Jason Craig
Q: Why do you think so many people today are interested in small farming and homesteading?
Jason explains it as a natural response tied to the human longing for rootedness and a belief that family is best when rooted in a place where they work the land together, not just as companions but as a productive unit.
Maple Syrup: A Family Labor of Love with Tim Cermak
Q: Why is this a family business and what does it mean for the community?
He explains that generations of work, shared duties, and multiple jobs beyond the farm keep the operation sustainable, while tours and local sales strengthen community ties and preserve a legacy that supports both family and regional agriculture.
Maple Syrup: A Family Labor of Love with Tim Cermak
Q: Walk me through the process of making maple syrup from start to finish.
Tim describes tapping about 2,200 trees in early January, collecting sap as temperatures fluctuate, filtering and UV-killing bacteria, concentrating the sap with reverse osmosis, and finally boiling it in a wood-fired evaporator before finishing and packaging as syrup and related products.
How the Catholic Land Movement Connects Faith, Land, and Community with Michael Thomas
Q: What role does the National Conference play?
The conference in Greensburg, Indiana, serves as an introduction to CLM principles, with workshops on farming and theology, plus liturgy and sacraments, and is followed by encouragement to participate in local chapters.

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This show centers on farming, homesteading, and faith-driven living, with conversations that explore multi-generational family farms, small-scale agriculture, and village- or community-focused models. Guests bring hands-on experience in sustainable farming, agrarian spirituality, and nonprofit work that supports households and local food networks. Across episodes, listeners get practical steps for starting or growing a homestead, scaling family farms, and building communities around land, faith, and stewardship. The tone blends practical know-how with values-driven storytelling, often highlighting legacy, resilience, and the role of faith in everyday farm life and neighborly service. A notable strength is the clear emphasis on family-center... more

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1. Tim Cermak
2. Jason Craig
3. Rachel Langer
4. Matt Langer
5. Greg Cello
6. Michael Thomas
7. Jeff Putnam
8. Dr. Taylor Marshall

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