In this episode of the Granger Smith Podcast, Granger welcomes special guests Jeremy and Melissa, the creators of the New World, Old Soulpodcast and the Good Simple Living vlog. What started as a casual visit to Granger’s home turned into an inspiring conversation about their incredible journey—leaving behind conventional life in Portland, Oregon, to build a homestead in the remote mountains of northern Idaho.

Jeremy, a former police officer, and Melissa, a homeschooling mom, share how they took a leap of faith, quitting jobs, selling their home, and moving to an off-grid property with their four kids—all while documenting their adventure on YouTube. They discuss the challenges of self-sufficiency, homeschooling, and staying connected to their values in a world increasingly driven by technology and artificial intelligence.

Granger and his guests dive deep into the struggles and rewards of homesteading, the philosophical implications of AI and digital influence, and the fine line between content creation and truly living in the moment. They also explore the difficulty of maintaining friendships, setting boundaries in a world of constant connectivity, and the importance of raising kids with curiosity and resilience.

Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, faith, and an unfiltered look at what it really takes to pursue the dream of self-sufficiency.

In this episode of the Granger Smith Podcast, Granger welcomes special guests Jeremy and Melissa, the creators of the <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-new-world-old-soul-podcast-123437136/">New World, Old Soul </a>podcast and the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GoodSimpleLiving">Good Simple Living</a> vlog. What started as a casual visit to Granger&rsquo;s home turned into an inspiring conversation about their incredible journey&mdash;leaving behind conventional life in Portland, Oregon, to build a homestead in the remote mountains of northern Idaho.
Jeremy, a former police officer, and Melissa, a homeschooling mom, share how they took a leap of faith, quitting jobs, selling their home, and moving to an off-grid property with their four kids&mdash;all while documenting their adventure on YouTube. They discuss the challenges of self-sufficiency, homeschooling, and staying connected to their values in a world increasingly driven by technology and artificial intelligence.
Granger and his guests dive deep into the struggles and rewards of homesteading, the philosophical implications of AI and digital influence, and the fine line between content creation and truly living in the moment. They also explore the difficulty of maintaining friendships, setting boundaries in a world of constant connectivity, and the importance of raising kids with curiosity and resilience.
Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, faith, and an unfiltered look at what it really takes to pursue the dream of self-sufficiency.

The 9941 Podcast is a weekly faith conversation hosted by Granger Smith, Tyler Smith, Parker Smith, and Anthony Lay, rooted in the words of Jesus from Luke 15:4 - “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?”

That is the mission of this podcast: to share the Gospel and pursue the one who feels lost or far from God. Through honest conversation, Scripture, and real-life stories, The 9941 Podcast points hearts back to Christ and the joy found in redemption. New episodes release every Monday morning at 6:00 a.m.

The 9941 Podcast is a weekly faith conversation hosted by Granger Smith, Tyler Smith, Parker Smith, and Anthony Lay, rooted in the words of Jesus from Luke 15:4 - &ldquo;What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?&rdquo;
That is the mission of this podcast: to share the Gospel and pursue the one who feels lost or far from God. Through honest conversation, Scripture, and real-life stories, The 9941 Podcast&nbsp;points hearts back to Christ and the joy found in redemption. New episodes release every Monday morning at 6:00 a.m.

The 9941 Podcast

The Secret To Good Simple Living

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