Join Nick and Austin as they interview Reilly Dooris about his adventures in Guatemala, working for First Things Foundation, and starting a café. Reilly tells us a bit more history of the Keipi tradition from the Republic of Georgia, why suffering actually leads to creativity, and his plans to bring all these ideas together in a coffee shop. Have a question, topic idea, gardening tip, anything? Email us at edenrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com . We'd love to give you a sprout out! LINKS First Things Fo...
Apr 29, 2021•48 min
Want a FREE Eden Revisited t-shirt? Of course you do! Fill out this quick SURVEY and the next thing you know, you will be gardening in some hip, new apparel. Free stickers for anyone else who writes in. In this short, and sweet episode, Austin, Nick, and Tyler reflect on the blessings received from the 6 months of podcasting together. As we share gratitude for the first 30 episodes we recognize this truly was a communal effort and continues to feel quite local. As we look forward to many more ep...
Apr 22, 2021•15 min
On today's episode, seniors in high school write in questions to two Catholic Worker farmers. The TikTok generation learns what it takes to live according to the seasons, practice radical simplicity, and participate in community reconciliation circles. Worlds are colliding! Nick and fellow teacher Joe Cussen host Eric and Brenna Anglada to share their experience as Catholic Workers in Wisconsin and respond to questions from students in Nick and Joe's Catholic Social Teaching theology course. Eri...
Apr 15, 2021•31 min
It's not about a diet. In today's episode, Nick and Austin talk to Sophia Berg, a nutritionist and master chef, about diets and the culture of food. We discuss some of the pitfalls of the "health-only" food culture and how community, fasting, and even feasting might be a better way to approach how we eat. Have a question, topic idea, gardening tip, anything? Email us at edenrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com . We'd love to give you a sprout out! To follow Sophia and check out her awesome recipes, you ca...
Apr 08, 2021•49 min
Have you ever answered the question of "How are you doing?" as, "Good, but I've been really busy." Or have you ever had the feeling of being "burnout?" Austin and Tyler take on some good questions about the modern nature of work, the workplace, and our approach to our vocation. Join us as we look to re-enchant the culture, one where the norm is to find ourselves unhealthfully attached to the products of our work and seemingly unable to find a way to distinguish our work from our life outside of ...
Apr 01, 2021•46 min
Imagine you have a blank slate and could reimagine the way goods and services are produced, managed, and distributed. How's it going to look? More of the same? Epic makeover? More local? More global? Tune in for a fresh take from Appalachia with Ben Loomis and his unique vision of material stewardship. Ben hails from Boone, North Carolina and works at the Hunger & Health Coalition organizing resource distribution to needy families and writing grants. He's also the developer and founder of th...
Mar 25, 2021•51 min
Scenic views, fulfillment from a hard day's work, and the serenity of a night out under the stars... who doesn't want that? Well, these days its not so easy to attain without strapping on a 40 lb. pack, filtering your own water, and trekking your way down a trail. Nick and Tyler share how wilderness backpacking has been a spiritual experience that invites one into a deeper interior life. One can't help but lose a sense of self-importance when standing in awe of nature. "The mountains are calling...
Mar 18, 2021•41 min
Today Austin interviews Brandon McGinley about his recently published book, The Prodigal Church. We talk about Brandon's faith experience growing up in a blue-collar Pittsburgh suburb, why comfort isn't always good, and what you can do to restore a tradition of faith in your life and your family. Brandon McGinley is a Catholic writer and speaker based in Pittsburgh and dedicated to articulating a fully integrated view of Catholic living. He is anchored in tradition but oriented toward the future...
Mar 11, 2021•46 min
Need some common sense? Seattle tree and plant specialist Arthur Lee Jacobson believes life's fundamental lessons can be learned simply by tuning into nature. With decades of experience, Arthur is a locally and internationally known garden expert, writer, speaker, and consultant. In this episode, we tap into his plant wisdom and also the intersection with topics as diverse as globalism, aging, sustainability, classic literature, and religion. Learn more about Arthur and his work in the links bel...
Mar 04, 2021•44 min
Join Austin and Fr. Cunningham on this wild ride through CrossFit, photography, Latin root words, and much more. Towards the end of the episode, we talk about "interior gardens" and how to start building yours. Ordained in 2018, Fr. Louis Cunningham is a Catholic priest, photographer, CrossFitter, and fellow Zag. He is currently and parochial vicar at St. Michaels Parish in Olympia. You can find his writing at https://fatherlouseattle.wordpress.com/ . LINKS Fr. Giussani and Communion and Liberat...
Feb 25, 2021•56 min
What's in your oatmeal? The whole crew sits down to exchange oatmeal ingredients and try to one-up each other. Chia and flax, anyone? They also discuss how the season of Lent is a time to perhaps scale back in other areas of life besides breakfast treats. This episode covers the ins and outs of Lent with all of your favorite toppings and characters and tries to get to the heart of what this beautiful liturgical season is really about. At the end of the day, it's a verification of reality: prayer...
Feb 18, 2021•54 min
Tempus fugit, memento mori! Time flies, remember death! In this especially joyful episode, Tyler and Nick discuss how we've become a culture of death deniers and why we should instead train our gaze on the Infinite. Using a sermon C.S. Lewis gave at Oxford in 1939 as World War II raged on, we look at the connection between wartime and the Covid pandemic. C.S. Lewis firmly believed that "Human life has always been lived on the edge of a precipice... If men had postponed the search for knowledge a...
Feb 11, 2021•41 min
Join Nick and Austin as they sit down with Dr. Larry Chapp to discuss his transition from academia to life on a Catholic Worker Farm. He explores the theology of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, as well as their ideas on personalism, distributism, and what it means to live a "radical" Christian life. We also get some practical tips on why sheep are better than goats and how one can responsibly plan to start their own farm. Dr. Larry Chapp is a retired professor of theology and taught for twenty yea...
Feb 04, 2021•55 min
Sourdough is having a moment during this quarantine thing...and it's not too late to hop on the bandwagon. In this episode, Tyler interviews Luke Robinson, a Philadelphia native and bread fanatic, about his pursuit of beauty through the baking of sourdough bread. They discuss causes of the craze, why starters have personalities and pet names, and Jesus' apparent obsession with leaven, bread, and wine in his teachings. Trained as a physician assistant, Luke followed the still, small voice he hear...
Jan 28, 2021•40 min
Today we invite author John Heers to discuss his recently published novel 3Souls . It's a captivating story of a love triangle set in Harlem and is rife with passion, revolution, and reckoning of the soul. We explore what it means it to be human, the purpose of suffering, and the possibility of redemption. Heers is the founder and director of the First Things Foundation and the host of the podcast Why are We Talking About Rabbits? He's a social entrepreneur, deep thinker, and challenges people e...
Jan 21, 2021•57 min
Did you know that beer without hops is called ale? Join Tyler and Austin as they discuss the rich history of beer making and what goes into the fermenting process. We plumb the depths of deep philosophical questions like whether IPAs have ruined the beer market. Can an old Greek philosopher answer questions on what it means to live virtuously? Join us for a lively discussion. Have a question, topic idea, gardening tip, anything? Email us at edenrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com . We'd love to give you ...
Jan 14, 2021•34 min
Happy New Year from Eden Revisited! As we say "good riddance" to 2020 and look with hope to a new year, maybe consider taking out the pen and paper and setting some New Year's resolutions. Fun, right? If Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Sí wasn't on your list of reading goals, then you'll be convinced to add it to the top after this conversation between Nick and Tyler. We dive deep into what Pope Francis labels as a technocratic paradigm . What is it, how is it potentially harmful, where can we ...
Jan 07, 2021•38 min
Put on your armor, pick up your (spiritual) weapon, and get in the fight! Nick and Austin explore what it means to go to battle for Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, and why you should humbly brandish the scapular and rosary. This is a timely rallying cry before the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God on January 1. And what does this have to do with Eden? Mary is the new Eve, whose beautiful "yes" to God's plan counteracts Eve's "no" and thus changes the momentum of human history. Ave Maria! Hav...
Dec 31, 2020•36 min
Join Nick and Austin as they talk about economics, socialism, capitalism, and even Christmas traditions. In this episode, they explore how economics has shaped 21st century Christians. We all live in an "economy," but how does that shape who we are? Is there a perfect system? Nick and Austin share their experiences as economics teachers (in very different settings!) and some ways we can "restore" parts of our economy to better reflect a Christian worldview. Have a question, topic idea, gardening...
Dec 24, 2020•45 min
Join Tyler and Austin as they discuss growing carrots, making mead, and living in the moment without losing sight of the future. Here is the spin: the future will slip away from us if we forget our proper place in it all. Check out this prayer ( Prophets of a Future Not Our Own ), it gave Tyler a lot of solace as a first year teacher, but is was also the inspiration for this show....
Dec 17, 2020•36 min
Let's get the pump! Join Nick and Austin as they compare the Christian idea of exercise to getting swole. We all like a good burn, but what's it for? And maybe an even better question, who's it for? Nick also tries to sell Austin on his new favorite workout style, MovNat. Championed by barefoot dudes with long hair and a penchant for park bench-hopping, MovNat is about recovering the natural movements (balancing, swinging, climbing, throwing, rolling, etc.) that we've lost in our modern lives. T...
Dec 10, 2020•30 min
On this episode, Nick and Austin talk about the tough questions that are on the minds of many Christians. How should we live in the modern world? Should we retreat? Should we fight? Is there even a problem? We take a look at the life of St. Benedict, the fall of the Roman Empire, and other current cultural forces for answers. We also talk dumplings, keipi dinners, and babies. (NOTE: We're well aware that Nick's audio quality is not stellar in this episode. Even without his mellifluous voice, the...
Dec 03, 2020•46 min
On this show, Tyler and Nick interview Michael Black from Nazareth Farm in West Virginia. Michael discusses the unique challenges of Appalachia, what it means to "re-member," how to live out the underrated Catholic social teaching tenet of subsidiarity, and so much more. This avid tree climber and nut forager plays an instrumental role at this small non-profit that's making a big community impact through its cornerstones of service, community, prayer, and simplicity. Whether it's the beauty of e...
Nov 26, 2020•53 min
Javelinas and tarantulas and bees, oh my! Nick invites on Kelden Formosa, the podcast's first guest, to discuss what it means to "rewild" nature. Kelden is an amateur botanist, long distance trekker, tree lover, and Canada's best 5th grade teacher. He argues that we humans spend a lot of time denuding the natural world of its original biodiversity, and it's time to let those forlorn tarantulas and complex fungal networks work without our (un)heroic attempts to tame nature according to our own im...
Nov 19, 2020•50 min
Austin and Tyler discuss what it means to "play." We talk about the difference between "Leisure" and "Laziness." Why do we live in a culture that puts so much emphasis on work? In this episode, we dig into all that and more. Have a question, topic idea, gardening tip, anything? Email us at edenrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com . We'd love to give you a sprout out! LINKS Dr. Jeffrey Mirus has a good piece on leisure here . You can learn more about Catholic leisure in this episode of the Burrowshire Podc...
Nov 12, 2020•39 min
Tyler and Nick discuss family meals as something both sacramental and part of an "integrative ecology." Put away your devices, roll your eyes back into your head, and rest together in a delicious act of creation. Oh, and don't forget to pray when you're done! Have a question, topic idea, gardening tip, anything? Email us at edenrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com . We'd love to give you a sprout out! LINKS From Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' : “ ...if the limitations of the environment are compensa...
Nov 05, 2020•28 min
Did Eden really exist? Why were Adam and Eve banished? Should we try to get back? The crew today debunks some common misconceptions surrounding the paradise in Genesis by examining the garden through a symbolic lens. Traditionally, gardens are understood as enclosures that keep chaos on the outside. Then why in the world were Adam and Eve (i.e. all of us) stepping outside and inviting in disorder? We have an uncanny tendency of thinking that the grass is always greener! Does it sound like a litt...
Oct 29, 2020•31 min
This week Nick and Austin explore the idea of the “Common Man.” We dive into the work “ Heretics ” by G.K. Chesterton and analyze his critiques of the literary great, H.G. Wells. Can science fix our sins? What does humility look like in West Africa? What’s wrong with the world? Tune in as we explore these ideas and more… Let's put shovel to soil and journey together to find some concrete ways to build the virtue of humility. Have a question, topic idea, gardening tip, anything? Email us at edenr...
Oct 22, 2020•36 min
This week we ask a rather ridiculous but curious question: "Is God a Vegetarian?" Although perhaps unconvinced to join Tyler's vegetarian ways, Austin plays along in exploring what Christian tradition has to say about eating animals, whether we can be vegetarian for the wrong reasons, and how our separation from the food we eat has changed our culture. Let's put shovel to soil and journey together to find some concrete ways to get closer to our food. Have a question, topic idea, gardening tip, a...
Oct 15, 2020•39 min
Nick and Tyler debunk the meaning of the word "amateur." Who knew it had to do with love? So spicy. They also outline 5 habits of mind every amateur should possess. Think of habits of mind like Aristotelian virtues; they're formed through daily practice, which will involve successes and failures. But don't be afraid to get back on the horse! We're all amateurs here on Eden Revisited, but it's the love that sustains us and the curiosity that keeps us tinkering. Have a question, topic idea, garden...
Oct 08, 2020•38 min
