Jamelle Bouie, Opinion columnist for the New York Times is our guest. Then pizza news. And our pizza topic is..."BOSCO STICKS". Jamelle Bouie is a columnist. He was a staff writer for the Daily Beast and the chief POLITICAL correspondent for Slate. Currently, he is a columnist for the New York Times, and is the cohost of the Unclear and Present Dan…

In this special edition of The Confederation Report, Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. Michael Wagner, independent researcher and author of Canada: Standing on Guard for Thee, to discuss the historical and ongoing role of Christian political influence in Canada. Originally published nearly two decades ago and now republished by the Cántaro Insti…

Columnist, political commentator, and podcast host, S.E. Cupp of CNN is the guest, there's pizza news, and the topic is..."JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES". S.E. Cupp is a TV host, podcast host, columnist, and author. You can see her on CNN and read her stuff in the New York Daily News. She hosts iHeart’s Off the Cupp podcast. In this episode, S.E. discusses…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Netflix and the Potential Gender-Swapping of Aslan (0:05-3:25) Netflix’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation, directed by Greta Gerwig, is facing backlash over fears of progressive revisionism, especially after reports that Meryl…

In 2018, the Mexican government launched a national program called Sembrando Vida, or “sowing life”, with the goal of reducing poverty and reforesting rural areas with agroforestry. Since the program’s launch, it has paid out billions of dollars and impacted over a million acres, and is now expanding to other central American countries. In this epi…

Comedian, actor, writer, producer, Ike Barinholtz is our hilarious guest, we have pizza news, and the topic is...GARLIC KNOTS". Ike Barinholtz is a comedian, actor, writer, director, and Celebrity Jeopardy winner. He was a cast member on MADtv for 5 seasons, was a writer and actor on the Mindy Project, an actor in Eastbound and Down, co-wrote the f…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Potential Removal of Charitable Status (0:05-4:29) As Canada approaches its pivotal April 28 election, a growing grassroots concern emerges over a federal proposal to revoke charitable status for religious organizations—signaling …

Perennial beverage makers discuss the processing, marketing, and development of syrups, sparkling waters, salves, cordials, shrubs, beers, wines, and other beverages made with perennial ingredients in this recorded workshop from the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Discovery of the Mosaic (0:05-4:12) The Megiddo Mosaic, believed to be the oldest known Christian prayer hall from the early third century, has been temporarily moved from Israel to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, where…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Financial Troubles for Company that Pre-dates Canada (0:05-2:35) Hudson’s Bay Company faces insolvency with nearly $1 billion in debt, blaming retail struggles and past real estate shifts. Part II: Liquidation and Disappearance (2:37-…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Canada's New Prime Minister (0:05-9:18) Mark Carney’s appointment as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister marks a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape, as his globalist, interventionist approach faces immediate challenges in …

Host Jacob Grace talks with his friend Alex about her family’s experiences as non-operating landowners trying to establish perennial management on their historic Wisconsin farm, and the hurdles and roadblocks they have encountered along the way. Show notes at www.SavannaInstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Meaningfully Engaging with Islam (0:05-6:38) The Global Imams Council’s call for religion to remain separate from the public square contradicts historical reality, as Islam has historically functioned as both a religious and governing…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Delta Flight That Crashed at Toronto Pearson (0:05-3:10) A Delta CRJ900 with 80 passengers from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson on February 17, flipping and catching fire. Eighteen were injured, three critically. Pearson wa…

This January, Savanna Institute staff member MJ Oviatt visited the UK to study hedgelaying with members of the Blackdown Hills Hedge Association. In this episode, we hear MJ’s recorded conversations with hedgelayers Martin Turner, George Pidgeon, and Steven McCulloch. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF/…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Rise of Canadian Apologetics (0:27-3:19) Wesley Huff’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience sparked a massive public surge of interest in Christianity as he engaged Rogan with historical evidence for Scripture while prompting se…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Bloc’s Opposition to Pipelines (0:28-3:04) Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet reaffirmed his opposition to reviving the Energy East pipeline and LNG projects, arguing they don’t benefit Quebec, while critics highlight the pr…

Chefs and perennial food advocates Beth Dooley, Francesca Hong, and Odessa Piper discuss cooking and baking with perennial ingredients, favorite recipes, and suggestions for being engaged and “curious eaters” in this recorded session from the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Digital ID, Currency, and Liberty (0:30-3:05) Canada claims its digital ID is voluntary, but critics fear privacy risks and eventual mandatory use. Part II: Taking Notes from China? (3:09-6:25) Canadians fear digital ID could evolve i…

This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Tariffs, Trump & Trudeau (0:30-3:20) Trump paused tariffs for 30 days as Canada pledged tougher border security and anti-drug measures, but future pressure remains. Part II: Trade, Sovereignty, and Justice (3:23-9:00) Canada’s trade s…

Erik Hagan, farm director of the Spring Green Campus, leads a farm tour of silvopasture systems in this recording from a field day in August 2024. Show notes at SavannaInstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 4:1-3, which speaks about the injustice and oppression we witness in our fallen world, and the hope we have in God to bring judgment and restoration.

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:18-22, which highlights human mortality and the shared fate of humans and animals, emphasizing life's fleeting nature. It encourages finding joy in daily tasks, fostering humility before God, and gratitude for present blessings…

Tree crop researchers Eliza Greenman and Nate Lawrence discuss the pros, cons, and tradeoffs of windbreak and riparian buffer management for ecosystem services and profitability in this recording from the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

In this lecture, Dr. David Robinson of Westminster Chapel delves into the Reformational principle of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), examining its profound roots within the historic Protestant Reformation and its enduring significance. By exploring the theological and historical context in which Sola Scriptura emerged as a central tenet of the Re…

Dr. Ted Van Raalte delivers an insightful lecture on the Reformation in Europe, exploring its theological, cultural, and ecclesiastical transformations. With a focus on key figures like Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli, he examines the Reformation’s impact on the church and society, highlighting the enduring significance of sola scriptura and the recove…

Barbara Decré, assistant director of our Agroforestry Adoption program, leads a guided meditation to help you visualize a perennial farming project five, fifteen and thirty years from now. What is your "why", and how does it help shape your vision? Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

Chef Sean Sherman delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering in October 2024. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

Agroforester Steve Gabriel leads the audience in a conversation about why agroforestry plantings fail and what we can do to help projects succeed in this recorded session at the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Link to Steve’s resources: https://www.farmingwithtrees.org/projects/whytreesdie Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF…

The Spanish Reformation, though overshadowed by Protestant movements in Germany and England, reveals a powerful yet suppressed testimony to God’s work through faithful believers, as explained by Rev. Steven R. Martins at the Niagara Conference 2024. Figures like Julian Hernández, a daring smuggler of Reformed literature, Constantino Ponce de la Fue…

This lecture by Rev. Kasey Horvath at the Niagara Conference 2024 explores the doctrine of confession and repentance, drawing insights from Psalm 51 and the teachings of the Reformers, particularly Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. It emphasizes the biblical components of true penitence—contrition (how one feels about sin), confession (acknowledging sin b…

Dr. Ted Van Raalte expounds on 1 John 2:15-17, emphasizing that we are not to love the world, for opposites should not attract; God's people have been set apart and are called to remain distinct, living in service to God and fulfilling His redemptive purposes within the world.

Dr. David Robinson, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the narrative in Luke’s gospel as it relates to the early life of Jesus and his family, delving into the rich details that shape our understanding of His early years.

Rev. Kasey Horvath, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the profound blessings we have in Christ—election, redemption, and adoption—reflecting on how God’s love shapes our understanding of election and predestination, our core identity, and the freedom we’ve found from sin and trespass.…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:9-17, where we learn that man must acknowledge God for who He is, and to be thankful for His grace towards us in light of who we are. Furthermore, we hear the wise words of God's transcendent and mys…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.By Cántaro Institute

Chuck Anderas and Margaret Krome from the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute's policy team discuss the need for a new Farm Bill, the importance of ag policy in expanding perennial agriculture, and what types of engagement can have the greatest impact on policymakers.By Savanna Institute

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.By Cántaro Institute

A tour of 4H Memorial Demonstration Farm at Allerton Park in central Illinois with Demonstration Farms Director Kaitie Adams and Savanna Institute staff. This farm features windbreaks and alley cropping with timber species planted into a row crop field, and relies on a number of innovative partnerships with landowners and farmer collaborators. You …

This episode takes you on an audio tour of the Savanna Institute's North Farm, part of our Spring Green Campus in southern Wisconsin. Hear farm director Erik Hagan talk about chestnuts, hazelnuts, silvopasture with sheep, and more! Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

A recording of Dr. Eric Burkhart's forest farming workshop at the Savanna Institute's Spring Green Campus. Learn more about forest stewardship and non-timber forest products like ginseng, wild edibles, and more! Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

¿Qué significa ser un humano? ¿Qué es un hombre y qué es una mujer? La disforia de género no trata con una distorsión meramente “clínica” sino pertenece al ámbito de tanto cómo los humanos hallamos nuestra identidad como la expresamos también. El Apóstol Pablo, en Romanos 1, muestra la deconstrucción del orden creado que ocurre cuando los humanos s…

Las suposiciones compartidas durante siglos en el mundo occidental sobre cuestiones ontológicas (la esencia de la realidad), epistemológicas (cómo sabemos lo que sabemos) y éticas (¿quién decide entre el bien y el mal?) aunque no han sido uniformes, se han gozado de categorías similares. Sin embargo, durante los últimos 3 siglos, han sido divorciad…

La visión occidental de la familia ha cambiado en las últimas generaciones, pasando de una visión que en su mayor parte estaba informada por la Palabra inspirada de Dios a una visión que no es ni sostenible ni viable, y que puede caracterizarse como un subproducto del síndrome de Don Quijote del Occidente. Al igual que el personaje ficticio de Migu…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, where we see the contrast of work and toil, and how the simplest of things can and ought to be enjoyed under the light of God's truth and grace.

Hilarious comedian, actor, and podcaster Rory Scovel is our guest, there’s pizza news, a special appearance by Scott Wiener of Scott’s Pizza Tours, and our topic is…"WHY WE LOVE PIZZA". Rory Scovel is stand up comedian, actor, and podcast host. He has numerous comedy specials, most recently 2024’s “Religion, Sex, and a Few Things in Between”. Rory …

The road trip continues! We hear from agroforesters and authors Steve Gabriel, Eric Toensmeier, and Akiva Silver on a road trip to the northeast. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

Comedian, actor, and writer Jon Glaser is our guest. There’s pizza headlines, and the pizza topic is..."PIZZA LISTS". Jon Glaser is a hilarious comedic actor and writer. For nearly 10 years he was a writer and performer on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Jon was the star of Adult Swim’s “Delocated” and TruTV’s “Jon Glaser Loves Gear”. You’ve seen hi…

Our guests are comedian Kurt Braunohler and screenwriter Scotty Landes who host the popular podcast Bananas. We do strange pizza news with the Bananas hosts, and our topic is: New York City Tourist Pizza Pairings. And special guest writer and tour guide Bill Schulz. Kurt Braunohler is a stand up comedian and actor. He was in the critically acclaime…

Road trip! We hear from agroforesters Sven Pihl, Seva Water, and Joe Orefice on a road trip to the northeast. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF.By Savanna Institute