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Hosted by Melissa K. Norris 5th Generation Homesteader · education · EN · 300 episodes
Want to get back to the basics of raising your own food, cooking from scratch, preserving the harvest, and knowing how to do it yourself? Join 5th generation homesteader, Melissa K. Norris, on the Pioneering Today Podcast where we share how to raise, cook and preserve your own food with old-fashioned skill sets and wisdom for a more natural and self-sufficient home, with, or without, the homestead. We cover organic gardening, home food preservation from canning, dehydrating, fermenting, root cellar, and more, traditional cooking skills, organic and natural home and body care recipes, natural health, growing and building your own natural medicine cabinet, foraging, livestock, and everything else you need for modern homesteading.
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Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World is hosted by Melissa K. Norris 5th Generation Homesteader. The show has published 300 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The 3 Best Grains for Milling Your Own Flour | Episode 523" (16 October 2026, 20 minutes), "We Were Never Meant to Live Unprepared | Episode 521" (2 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "The Herbal Timing Most People Get Wrong | Episode 520" (25 September 2026, 25 minutes).
Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 300 episodes.
Booking probability for Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World is 45%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World requires a Pod Score of 86 or higher. Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World's contact route on record: verified email.
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Melissa K. Norris 5th Generation Homesteader hosts Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World, an education show with 300 episodes published.
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Episode #523
If I had to start my pantry completely over tomorrow, there are only three grains I'd buy for all my baking and cooking. And two of the grains most beginner guides recommend aren't even on my list! When you first start...
Episode #521
This episode is a little different than what I normally share, but it's a message that has been on my heart for months: Get your house in order! After walking through a difficult season with my family, the Lord has been...
Episode #14
Have you ever tried an herb and thought, "This just doesn't work"? The problem may not be the herb itself. It may be the timing, the dose, the preparation, or whether that herb actually matches what your body needs in...
Episode #14
What's the herbal equivalent of aspirin, Tylenol, or ibuprofen? It's one of the most common questions people ask when they first start learning about medicinal herbs, and it makes sense. Most of us have been taught to...
Episode #517
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, Who does it all belong to? Most of us naturally think of our homes, businesses, gardens, and finances as our own. But what if the Bible paints a different picture? What if we're...
Episode #515
Summer meals don't have to mean heating up the kitchen or staring into the fridge wondering what to make. In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite strategies for Summer Meal Planning, including how to let your garden...
Episode #514
Have you ever wondered which plants are actually mentioned in the Bible and what significance they held in biblical times? In this episode, we're taking a closer look at 16 healing plants of the Bible, including...
Episode #513
Why are so many people being drawn to homesteading right now? In today's episode, I'm sharing a more personal reflection on what I've witnessed during my 15+ years teaching homesteading and traditional skills. While...
Episode #512
What are the best crops for a Pacific Northwest vegetable garden? In today's episode, I'm sharing the crops and varieties that have truly earned their place in my Pacific Northwest vegetable garden after 26 years of...
Episode #511
Every spring, I sit down and plan out our entire food preservation year so harvest season doesn't completely take over my life. After more than 25 years of preserving food, I've learned that the key isn't preserving...
Episode #510
Summer means more time outside… and more sunburns, bug bites, bee stings, scrapes, and itchy skin. In today's episode, I'm sharing the herbal remedies for summer that I always keep stocked in our home apothecary before...
Episode #509
Are you building a pantry that actually feeds your family, or just collecting random jars and bulk foods? In this episode, I'm sharing how to build a well-stocked pantry that supports everyday meals, long-term food...
Episode #508
If you've ever wanted to start a medicinal herb garden but felt overwhelmed by where to begin, this episode is for you. In today's podcast, I'm walking you through exactly how I plan a medicinal herb garden in a simple...
Episode #507
Can you really feed your family on $100 a month? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the system my mom used to feed our family well on a very small grocery budget and why it still works today. While the...
Episode #506
If you've ever had a jar not seal, a ferment go questionable, or food spoil before you could use it, this episode is for you. Food preservation can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice out...
Episode #505
Have you ever bought canning supplies with the best intentions… only to let them sit unused? Or watched beautiful, homegrown food go to waste because you didn't have the time or plan to preserve it? In this episode, I'm...
Episode #504
How did one family eat real, homemade food on just $100 a month? In this special episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I'm joined by my mom as she shares what it was really like feeding our family on a tight grocery...
Episode #14
Spring is a tricky in-between season when it comes to meal planning. You're craving fresh foods, but the garden isn't quite ready yet—and your pantry is still full of winter staples. In this episode, I'm sharing simple...
Episode #502
Are you eating healthy, exercising, and still struggling to lose weight? For many women—especially in their late 30s and 40s—the issue may not be calories at all. It may be insulin resistance and blood sugar imbalance...
Episode #501
Winter is often described as the slow season, but what if that isn't actually true? In this episode, we're sharing the honest reality of what winter really looks like on a homestead and why slow living doesn't happen...
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