Rob is excited for todays show for two reasons: the audience, both old and new members - and because today is the last show in the format as you know it. I'm leaving my job. The audience is growing, we are cultivating new relationships as we continue strengthening existing relationships. Relationships with our families, spiritual, social, and careers. Life is all about relationships. Do you agree life is all about relationships? Why or why not? Join the community and let us know! Telegram Group ...
May 13, 2022•17 min•Ep. 348
Bonus episode quick upload. Notes to follow (hopefully). Support the show Become a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth
May 12, 2022•35 min
Native to Eurasia and the Mediterranean, dill is most at home in warmer climates. It’s an annual herb, so to create a permanent patch of dill, allow some of the plants to flower and go to seed each year—you’ll have plenty of early dill to start the next growing season. Rob refers to the Old Farmer's Almanac for today's episode of the show! A quick scroll and some dialogue about today's topics ends with Rob talking a little bit about we use dill on the homestead. Be sure to check out today's arti...
May 12, 2022•16 min•Ep. 347
After resigning from the day job, Rob has also resigned from his position as treassured of the church…what comes next? “Hold my beer…” Support the show Become a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth
May 12, 2022•12 min
Tune in to hear some additional thoughts on why Rob left his job. Some people criticize him, others applaud him, some simply don't talk to him. What do you think about Rob leaving his job? Join the community and let us know! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth ~ Connect on social media! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth MeWe Group - https://mewe.com/join/theallaroundgrowthcommunity Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowth Flote - https://flote.app/allaroundgr...
May 11, 2022•16 min•Ep. 346
Rob uses Twitter in an attempt to find something of value to discuss this morning...but fails. However, he discovers Indian Twitter and takes you with him on his wandering dialogue. This episode is a direct reflection of where I'm at mentally recently on account of life on life's terms and the decision to leave my day job and the conflicting opinions about doing so. Rob eventually begins talking about the final steps of his last two weeks and what he's doing in preparation to leave and how he co...
May 10, 2022•17 min•Ep. 345
Join Rob today as he discusses the top trending Men of Order article titled "SCOTUS Ends America with Roe v Wade Leak" by author and audience member Chad Lemoine. Rob goes off when he reads Chad's quote "The problem is people are too gullible and fall for whatever narrative is spoon-fed to them that helps them point the blame at someone else for whatever problem they identify." Tune in to listen to the conclusion of the show as Rob talks about our collective gullibility, the culture of blame and...
May 09, 2022•16 min•Ep. 344
On today's audience feedback show, Rob talks about what it means to live life on his terms. ~ Connect on social media! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth MeWe Group - https://mewe.com/join/theallaroundgrowthcommunity Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowth Flote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowth Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowth Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaroundgrowth ~ Follow this link to ALL EPISODES ~ How To Leave a Ratin...
May 06, 2022•15 min•Ep. 343
Today's episode is inspired by The Old Farmer's Almanac and a recipe for Frijoles (Mexican Beans). Rob shares a story about his experiences with frijoles and an olla (mistakenly pronounced "oja" in the episode). He's lucky to have worked with many good men over the years that have exposed him to delicious recipes such as frijoles and much, much more! ~ Connect on social media! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth MeWe Group - https://mewe.com/join/theallaroundgrowthcommunity Twitte...
May 05, 2022•16 min•Ep. 342
Rob shares an update for the 2022 Market Season on today's Wild Card Wednesday show! In today's show, Rob shares some history of the Medina Square Farmers Market, our own history with that market, and how the markets changed on account of COVID. Rob also expands on how the markets recently changed again early on in this season...which led to our invite back to the Medina Square Farmers Market, where we began over 10 years ago. Hopefully this episode, which details out our wonderful local market ...
May 04, 2022•18 min•Ep. 341
Rob reveals that he will be resigning from his day job...which may be contributing to a noted change in mindset and perspective in today's and future shows. More than 60% of the trending topics on Twitter are political in nature. Tune in today to hear an interesting and "motivated" dialogue by Rob on the nature of these trending topics and what it means to him. What do these trending topics mean to YOU? Join the community and let us know! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth Rob vi...
May 03, 2022•18 min•Ep. 340
If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. -- Ecclesiastes 4:10 NIV ~ Connect on social media! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth MeWe Group - https://mewe.com/join/theallaroundgrowthcommunity Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowth Flote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowth Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowth Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaroundgrowth ~ Follow ...
May 02, 2022•19 min•Ep. 339
Today we look at what's going on in YOUR lives and what YOU are doing to co-create life with those of like mind. From the Living Free in Tennessee Workshop to FloteFest, Rob talks about what's going on out there in Tennessee, Texas, and beyond! Be sure to check out the show notes for links to ALL of the events discussed today to learn how you can be part of and help grow these amazing communities as well. You won't want to miss this one. ~ Connect on social media! Telegram Group Chat - https://t...
Apr 29, 2022•16 min•Ep. 338
On a chilly morning after a 27 degree night, and a brief conversation with York Meadow Farm's tenant farmer, Cody - Rob shares a brief story about how he's feeling a bit out of sorts of this morning. The Old Farmers Almanac and the current plan in place brings him peace. The Old Farmers Almanac gets him thinking a little bit differently until a fast driver interrupts Rob's thought train...but ends up contributing to the show, fueling an excellent analogy for life and how we interact with others ...
Apr 28, 2022•18 min•Ep. 337
How do YOU define wealth? Join the community and let us know! ~ In the hustle and bustle of the spring season...it is important to take time to slow down. When we are the busiest, it is most important to be cognizant of this. Today's episode is exactly that - an episode of reflection and a discussion on wealth. We discuss "filling the void" and discuss the root cause of why we do so in the first place. Join us as we dive into the world of the esoteric after reading from 365 Tao to begin our day....
Apr 27, 2022•20 min•Ep. 336
The Boston Celtics are through to the next round of the Eastern Conference playoffs after sweeping the series with a 116-112 win over Brooklyn in Game 4. From the NBA to Music such as #DREAMCATCHER2ndWin to wrestling like #WWERaw, Gaming, and a number of other topics that Rob doesn't fully understand...this is another interesting show covering current Trending Twitter Tuesday topics! Rob spends much of the episode talking about the distractions in life that Twitter so easily exposes for us to co...
Apr 26, 2022•16 min•Ep. 335
Join Rob today as he experiences and is mindful of the current transition in his life. Listen in and learn what Rob used to empower himself to get beyond difficulty and challenges in life. You will hear what gave Rob the motivation required to get this current All Around Growth project off the ground - leading to involvement with the Men of Order Project. Tune in to find out what Men of Order is and become the leader you were born to be. "In a world full of censorship and propaganda, authenticit...
Apr 25, 2022•16 min•Ep. 334
What is Permaculture and Why it Matters to You? Rob dives into this question this morning and provides some context for why he's chosen this question today. Today Rob talks *freely* about Permaculture - to simply get the gears grinding about Permaculture...in preparation for a more in depth episode later. Gain some insight about Permaculture and hear Rob talk about it in a broad sense. Learn why he finds it appealing...in large part because of the personal responsibility that is required to trul...
Apr 22, 2022•15 min•Ep. 333
Today is an Old Farmers' Almanac episode where we have an opportunity to learn about flea beetles, vegetable container gardening, dandelion recipes and more! Rob takes a look at and talks about an article titled "Container Gardening: Growing Vegetables in Pots." This article from the Old Farmers' Almanac dovetails nicely with the Men of Order Media article that was released just the other day titled “How to Make a Hugelkultur Raised Gardening Bed.” In the show notes today, you will find links to...
Apr 21, 2022•17 min•Ep. 332
Today's Wild Card Wednesday show provides an update from the farm and homestead. Over the past month, there's been a lot of activity at home! As a matter of fact - so much is going on that Rob couldn't even cover the new farmers market that we are participating in this season! Tune in to hear the current updates from York Meadow Farm and be sure to check out The April Newsletter from York Meadow Farm to read additional updates! Do you have any homestead related questions? Join the community and ...
Apr 20, 2022•16 min•Ep. 331
On the drive back from the city, Rob gives an update on where he's at with Functional Medicine...including a question posited to him from his Behavioral Health Therapist: What do YOU think is happening right now? Tune into today's show, find out, and let us know what YOU think is happening right now. ~ Listen to find parallels for yourself regarding what is happening in YOUR life. ~ I have a sneaking suspicion you will enjoy today's bonus episode. ~ Again...the question we are asking ourselves i...
Apr 19, 2022•58 min
Today's show breaks down the Top 10 Trending Twitter topics which include Wordle 304 X, Daily Quordle 85, #tuesdayvibe, jay park, libs of tiktok, World of Warcraft, the NBA, #Masks and more. Rob also talks about lifting the mask mandates and the masks themselves. Referring to them as "plague charms" and discussing the symbolic nature of the dress code and dialogue about them, Rob gets a little animated discussing this today and how Twitter, social media, and a distancing relationship from God co...
Apr 19, 2022•18 min•Ep. 330
Start your week off right! Tune into today's Motivational Monday episode, where Rob shares a passage from one of his favorite devotionals titled, The Rudder of the Day. "Be very careful how you start your morning. You are planting the seeds for what the day will hold." With that said...we not only start our day off right...but we use the day as a springboard for the entire week! What activities are you doing today that are more a result of habits than well-thought out thinking? That's a deep que...
Apr 18, 2022•18 min•Ep. 329
Rob continues to go deep as he explores Christianity. Rob shares how challenged he is with his own spiritual journey and how it has him feeling even further disconnected in life. However, cultivated relationships in the community give Rob faith in "sorting it out" - both spiritually, and in life. For those feeling spiritually challenged, this may motivate you to take some action to further cultivate your own relationship with God - so that you may find peace. You are not alone. ~ Have a Question...
Apr 16, 2022•20 min
Each Friday we close out the work week with an audience feedback show...a topic from you and FOR you. Today's episode comes from Brian where he's looking for feedback on something ALL of us have to deal with from time to time. In today's show, Rob will be talking about dealing with the consequences of poor decisions of management and other coworkers when you are an employee - and how we can respond when people make our day harder through no fault of your own... How do YOU deal with the consequen...
Apr 15, 2022•13 min•Ep. 328
The Old Farmer's Almanac is a reference book containing weather forecasts, planting charts, astronomical data, recipes, and articles. Topics include: gardening, sports, astronomy, folklore, and predictions on trends in fashion, food, home, technology, and living for the coming year. Join Rob in his excitement as he dives into the Old Farmer's Almanac for inspiration and motivation for today's show. From vegetable and bone broth, to old-time music and slow food - Rob reflects on the good life and...
Apr 14, 2022•16 min•Ep. 327
Garbage in = Garbage out. Tune in today as Rob gets passionate discussing what we consume vs what we produce. This episode is inspired in part because he's fallen off the wagon. What does that mean? Learn how can YOU learn to identify patterns in your own life. Overcome the satisfaction of mediocrity. We all make choices. Own your life. Not satisfied with the current state of affairs in your life? CHANGE IT. The only constant is change. ~ Connect on social media! Telegram Group Chat - https://t....
Apr 13, 2022•13 min•Ep. 326
Rob feels continually out of touch with society as he attempts to understand the societal norms while breaking down the Top 10 Trending Twitter Topics. Listen to Rob talk social media, why people value it, how some people use it...and some things that you might want to take into consideration when using social media yourself - such as content ownership. How do YOU use social media? What do you think about content ownership? Let us know in the group chat! Also...see what happens when Rob becomes ...
Apr 12, 2022•16 min•Ep. 325
"If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say: Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join Rob on this Motivational Monday as he shares thoughts inspired by The Rudder of the Day...which allows us to start our day off right with an encouraging word, great...
Apr 11, 2022•17 min
Today we discuss "the art of de-escalation" and how communication can prevent life circumstances from getting to the point where it requires de-escalation. Moreover, we examine the importance of getting to the root cause of the stressful situation at hand. Also - we ask ourselves difficult questions such as: Do the pros outweigh the cons? Are you comfortable with your life? Do you understand your why? Is it worth it? If you prefer to eat the proverbial shit sandwich, what are you *doing* to cope...
Apr 08, 2022•14 min•Ep. 323
