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Plain Values Podcast

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Special Needs
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The most inspiring and heartfelt podcasts you’ll ever listen to. Hosted by Plain Values magazine Publisher Marlin Miller, he regularly interviews the people with the stories, wisdom, and advice we all need to hear.

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In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast, host Marlin Miller sits down with Conrad Fisher, musician, producer, and founder of Ragamuffin Hall studio, for a rich conversation about creativity, faith, family, and the tension between art and conserva... more

A friend shared a powerful story with Marlin.

He told him about a soldier-turned-missionary who was recruiting people to join him in one of the hardest, most dangerous places imaginable.

When some expressed hesitation, the missionary looked at them... more

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In this deeply personal episode of the Plain Values Podcast, John Moody joins Marlin to share his remarkable story of redemption, resilience, and resistance.

John grew up in Youngstown, Ohio during the devastating collapse of the Rust Belt. His fami... more

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Grief is the price of love.

That line, shared from the pulpit at a funeral, made Marlin pause and reflect.

It caused him to consider how often we hold back from deep relationships out of fear of getting hurt.

We were built for genuine connection, ... more

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Recent Guests

John Moody
Founder of a local food buying club and advocate for food freedom
Food Buying Club founder, activist
Episode: EP #48 - John Moody on Faith, Food Freedom, and Standing Against Governmental Overreach
Josh Troyer
Pastor and long-time speaker about disability, faith, and identity
Paley Institute (learned doctor), Plain Values community
Episode: EP #47 - Josh Troyer on Rotationplasty, Identity, and the God Who Writes Our Stories
John Kempf
Founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA)
Advancing Eco Agriculture
Episode: EP #44 - Regenerative Agriculture, Plant Immunity, and Faithful Stewardship
Mark Zimmerman
Radio broadcaster and former host of Children's Radio Funhouse, Heartfelt Radio
WCRF/Heartfelt Radio; Cleveland Indians broadcasting-related work
Episode: EP #43 - A Lifetime of Radio Broadcasting, Faith, and Family w/ Mark Zimmerman
Jed Johnson
Founder of Wide Awake International; foster and adoptive parent; Ukrainian program leader
Wide Awake International
Episode: EP #42 - From Foster Care to Ukraine, One Yes at a Time w/ Jed Johnson
Sophia Eng
Homesteader, author, regenerative farmer
The Nourishing Asian Kitchen/Homestead Living
Episode: EP #41 - From Refugee Roots to a Regenerative Homestead w/ Sophia Eng | Plain Values
Derek Guyer
Founder of Kentucky Lumber, advocate for foster care and adoption
Kentucky Lumber
Episode: EP #40 - Building a Family and a Legacy of Generosity w/ Derek & Lisa Guyer
Jimmy Mast
Becky Mast's husband, narrator of much of the sequence
Becky and Jimmy Mast
Episode: EP #39 - Dead for 35 Minutes and the Miracle That Followed w/ Jimmy & Becky Mast
Becky Mast
Becky Mast, the subject of the medical emergency and miraculous recovery
Becky and Jimmy Mast
Episode: EP #39 - Dead for 35 Minutes and the Miracle That Followed w/ Jimmy & Becky Mast

Host

Marlin Miller
Publisher of Plain Values magazine and host of the Plain Values Podcast.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Worth every minute. of my time.

    This podcast has been so much fun and moving since episode 1. I am not kidding. I check everyday to see if a new one has come out. It has been worth every single minute. I am hooked. Even the theme song is my favorite. I sing it many times during the day! Thank you, Marlin, for such great stories. Just when I think I have a favorite story you surprise me with the next. Some of the episodes have been replayed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy Casita
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent content

    This new podcast has a comfortable pace and a warm atmosphere, thanks to the lovely guests. I’m looking forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iEvan 3.0
    Canadaa year ago
  • I love being a fly on the wall!

    There are all kinds of gold nuggets throughout these conversations, and a lot to be learned from hearing people’s stories, wisdom, passion, and labors of love. So many interesting personalities and perspectives. I also know Marlin and the people behind this podcast… Y’all are in for a TREAT. Can’t wait to see more episodes released!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigGame3113
    United Statesa year ago

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There's a welcoming vibe with diverse guests that feel like conversations with friends.
The host fosters thoughtful, faith-aligned discussions with meaningful takeaways for listeners.
Guests bring warmth and practical wisdom that translates to real life impact.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP #48 - John Moody on Faith, Food Freedom, and Standing Against Governmental Overreach
Q: What are your plans for the Rogue Food Conference and how does it fit into your mission?
The Rogue Food Conference aims to empower real food businesses, provide practical guidance, and promote standing up to overreach when needed, with notable speakers and hands-on sessions.
EP #48 - John Moody on Faith, Food Freedom, and Standing Against Governmental Overreach
Q: What motivates your approach to fighting government overreach, and how do you balance confrontation with love?
The belief that meaningful change comes from organized, principled resistance rather than personal revenge, using strategy and community to protect freedoms while aiming to heal and guide rather than harm opponents.
EP #48 - John Moody on Faith, Food Freedom, and Standing Against Governmental Overreach
Q: What happened during the 2011 incident with the Kentucky Health Department, and how did your group respond?
The group faced cease-and-desist and quarantine orders, but organized a broader community response that demonstrated solidarity among 130 families and ultimately resisted the government action through public pressure and strategic noncompliance with overreach.
EP #48 - John Moody on Faith, Food Freedom, and Standing Against Governmental Overreach
Q: How did the buying club come together and what were the driving forces behind starting it in 2006?
It started as a practical solution to access high-quality, locally sourced food and to bypass limited mainstream options; it grew into a community of families seeking clean food, with a strong focus on direct-from-farm sourcing and mutual support.
EP #12 - Griffin Long on God’s Work Through Special Needs
Q: How can we pray for you, for your family, for Sacred Ground?
Wisdom and continued discernment to say no to some opportunities and yes to those that align with the mission, while growing the organization thoughtfully with strong staff and community support.

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1. John Moody
2. Josh Troyer
3. John Kempf
4. Mark Zimmerman
5. Jed Johnson
6. Sophia Eng
7. Derek Guyer
8. Jimmy Mast

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