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It’s one of the most old-fashioned practices we can cultivate in our modern culture. And no, it’s not baking sourdough, or growing vegetables, or milking a cow… I’m talking about building community.
So why is it so hard? And how can we navigate relationships in our ultra-polarized world? Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages, is joining us today to talk about building & mending community in a world that seems determined to keep us isolated.
Podcast Episode Highlights
- Why community (and the need for love) is so important
- Has there been a shift in relationships as modern society becomes more technological?
- Strategies for getting through rocky times while trying to create community
- The five love languages and how they play a role in creating community and relationships
- How to figure out the love languages of other folks in your community
- Advice for building bridges with people you don’t agree with…
- Biggest benefits for creating community and building relationships
- The danger of trying to be a self-sufficient homesteader…
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Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned
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Where to find Gary Chapman: http://5lovelanguages.com
Weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
My essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.com
My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com
Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteader
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
More Thoughts & Tips on Building a Local Community:
- How to Cultivate Community You Can Depend On When Times Get Tough (podcast episode)
- How to Grow a Thriving Business in a Small Town (podcast episode)
- What to do When Your Friends & Family Don’t Like Homesteading (podcast episode)
- How to Find Local Food Sources
