Raising Saints, Fences, and Pigs | Jason Craig | Episode #244

What happens when a Catholic dad moves his family to a homestead and starts learning theology through pigs, fences, and parables? In this laugh-filled episode, the BeatiDudes welcome Jason Craig, author, farmer, and founder of Fraternus, for a deep and humorous exploration of farm life, fatherhood, and the faith lessons that emerge from both.

From cow returns and donkey escapes to the spiritual logic of agrarian living, Jason reflects on how working the land with his children has transformed his family and made space to encounter God in the rhythms of nature. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein also share outrageous stories about animal chaos, DIY fence failures, and Jason’s failed attempt to launch a yogurt empire.

And yes, they do try to reenact biblical parables with mixed results.

Highlights:

• Why suburban life stifles spiritual formation

• How building a fence beats reading a progress report

• The theology of milk cows, pigs, and daily labor

• Parable reenactments gone hilariously wrong

• The hidden beauty of a farm-based family economy

Learn more about Fraternus: https://www.fraternus.org/

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