Beyond the Acres: Learning to Listen in Tough Times

Steve Boender returns to continue our heartfelt conversation about finding meaning through faith in farming and life's challenges. He shares wisdom about weathering economic cycles in agriculture, offering practical strategies for staying resilient during difficult times.

• Economic downturns happen in roughly 50-year cycles, making current pressures part of a predictable pattern
• Morning prayer and helping others are powerful tools for maintaining perspective during hardships
• Look for the small daily blessings - they're everywhere when you're watching for them
• Marketing strategy: "hit singles instead of home runs" by selling incrementally when prices exceed production costs
• Avoid the dangerous cycle of "greed, hope, and despair" by selling on the upward climb
• Focus on faithfulness rather than success - it's a meaningful distinction that transforms everything
• Creating space for the next generation to lead while providing support builds stronger families and communities
• Equipping children with social skills and responsibility prepares them for adulthood and independence

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Chapters

• 0:14 Welcome Back with Steve Boonder
• 3:35 Finding Faith Through Life's Cycles
• 7:40 Morning Prayers and Helping Others
• 12:30 The Fourth Goal and People Pleasing
• 18:17 Smart Marketing and Hitting Singles
• 22:58 Future Plans and Stepping Back
• 28:10 Parenting Through Adulthood
• 31:40 Sunday Morning Blog and Community