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So, you’re finishing school or you’ve signed a contract. While other new band directors are just trying to survive that first year, what can you do to thrive? Each episode will give you direct, usable information based on actual experiences relevant to your needs as a future or beginning band director. So grab your earbuds or turn up the car stereo, and let me give you some great program notes for success. Episodes release on either the 2nd or 4th Thursdays of each month (sometimes both).
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The Organic Grower Podcast

Organic Growers Alliance

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The Organic Grower Podcast aims to bring together organic growers from across the UK to share their skills and experiences with those looking to deepen their knowledge of the organic growing world. It will be practical in focus, getting straight into the nitty-gritty of people’s growing practices and business operations. James Butterworth, co-founder and grower at Cotswold Market Garden, will be taking us on a journey through farms and gardens across the UK to speak to growers about the work ...
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Welcome to Design Cast, a podcast where I use my 26 years of educator experience and ask, “How do you design education?” Why is this important? Students all learn differently and need varied teaching methods to be successful. I chat with guests from all around the world from classroom teachers, to authors, consultants, and beyond. Check out bonus content at https://www.youtube.com/@reagincreative Connect with me at https://www.speakpipe.com/designcast Support Design Cast by visiting https:// ...
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What do successful real estate investors do differently? How do they set goals, think about real estate, and take action? What deals made the biggest impact on their success? Host Seth Ferguson and guests delve into how real estate investors set goals, source deals, negotiate, leverage, raise capital, and profit from their real estate portfolio.
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James speaks to Pete Dollimore, previously of Hankham Organics in Sussex and now an instructor at The Montesorri Place. Pete is an absolute fountain of knowledge, particularly about protected cropping, which is so important to many organic growers. At Hankham Organics, Pete oversaw production in 7000m2 of glasshouse - an incredible opportunity but …
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One of the greatest threats to growing businesses and ministries is when everyone simply looks out for themselves. Creating a kingdom-minded culture means the people on your team want to help each other win because there is a bigger picture at play. So, how do you guard against those you lead becoming so myopic that you end up with deeply fragmente…
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To worship an idol is to replace God with something or someone else What is an idol? Anything you love more than God Anything you fear more than God Anything you trust more than God Anything you serve more than God Idolatry is... 1. Distrust of God (v. 1) 2. Disobedience to God (v. 2-4a) 3. Distortion of God (v. 4b-6) - Do not believe you are immun…
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When it comes to our churches, businesses, and ministries, we should certainly want to pursue excellence, but excellence can become our enemy when we forget that people matter most. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and Pastor Jarrett McNeely for a conversation surrounding how to love and shepherd the people you lead well - even when it’s difficult - and how to…
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Three Truths: 1. The Source of all Storms (v. 19-22) 2. The Source of our Sorrow (v. 23) 3. The Source of our Strength (v. 24-28) Three Sources of Strength: The Promise of God (v. 24) The Presence of God (v.25-27) The Purposes of God (v. 28) How does God use storms? To display His great power and might To bring judgment To bring repentance and grow…
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Most Christians will say that there is power in prayer. They'll even say they want to pray about everything. Sadly, though, there is often a disconnect between what we say about prayer and what we do in prayer. We run the risk of operating our churches, businesses, ministries, and lives at a high level, yet without the power, presence, and movement…
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James speak to Rita and Adam from Pitney Farm Market Garden in Somerset. Rita and Adam are fresh from winning Young Organic Grower of the Year and hopefully our conversation gives you a flavour of why. We talk about their decision to mechanise much of their operation and how this feeds into their goal of year-round production, direct wholesaling an…
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Join Dr. D.J. Horton and special guest Kevin Drake, the Executive Director of Upward Sports, as they discuss the first of ten leadership characteristics: The Lord is honored. Culture is going to happen in your organization, whether it's a business or a church, whether you want it to or not. You will have a culture. Learn more in this episode about …
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James speaks to Jayne Arnold of Oxton Organics in Worcestershire. Oxton Organics has undergone a number of transformations over the years and James and Jayne discuss this, but the bulk of the conversation focuses on Jayne’s experiments with green manures. Jayne talks about the benefits of green manures, establishment, undersowing, species selection…
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Exodus 30 Moses is given four finishing touches: 1. The Incense of Intercession (v.1-10, 34-38) - Prayer was the primary purpose of the altar - We need a high priest who prays for us 2. The Payment of Provision (v.11-16) 3. The Continuation of Cleansing (v.17-21) 4. The Aroma of Anointing (v. 22-33) Does your life have the the aroma of Christ?…
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Exodus 29 When God calls someone to Himself... 1. Their Soul must be Cleansed (v.1-4) 2. Their Self must be Clothed (v.5-9) 3. Sin must be Covered (v.10-18) 4. Their Service must be Consecrated (v. 19-34) Application of an Ordination: 1. Is your soul clean? 2. Is your self clothed? 3. Is your sin covered? 4. Is your service consecrated?…
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Exodus 28 1. Clothed For His Glory - The office of the High Priest - The outfit of the High Priest Verses to note: v.2-3-Requirement of God v.12-Remembrance before God v.29-Representation before God v.30-Request before God v.38-Redemption before God v.40-Reverence before God 2. Clothed In His Glory The outfit of The Great High Priest 3. Clothed By …
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Exodus 27 Notice... I. The Lessons from the Altar. v.1-8 The altar is physical reminder of… The Fear of God The Forgiveness of God II. The Lessons from the Courtyard. v.9-19 III. The Lessons from the Lamp and Oil v.20-21 Is there room in the spaces of your life for …the fear of God? …the forgiveness of God? …the favor of God? …the fellowship of God…
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James speaks to Alice Rixon a.k.a. The Veg Lady, based in Chettle, Dorset. We really wanted to hear from someone at the start of their growing journey to talk through the challenges and thinking of starting out with their own horticultural business. Alice talks about how she is setting up the growing space (where she’s combining polytunnels, market…
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Plans Matter A great question to ask: What does this teach us about God? We learn: 1. The Demand and Desire for the Tabernacle Display the Faithfulness of God 2. The Design and Detail of the Tabernacle Display the Glory of God 3. The Distance and Division of the Tabernacle Display the Holiness of God Drawing Near Holding Tighter Helping One Another…
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Back to today’s episode, James speaks to Jean-Martin Fortier. And boy did we manage to pack a lot into this one. James ended up speaking to JM on his phone outside the packing shed at FQT farm so the sound isn’t perfect but hopefully the content more than makes up for that. We talk about the limits and sweet spots of human-scale market gardening, t…
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In this episode James speaks to Connie Hunter and Tom Booth from East Neuk Market Garden. We talk about how they have developed their site and growing systems over the last 6 years, the particularities of their climate on the East Coast of Scotland, farming as a couple and their recent forays into collaborative farming with nearby business Falkland…
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In this episode James speaks to Laurence Jarrett-Kerr of Soul Farm. Laurence started the business 6 years ago and has grand plans for the years ahead. We chat about combining home-grown veg with bought in produce, managing costs and some deep thoughts on profitability and entrepreneurship. The perennial issue of scale also features prominently as w…
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In this episode James speaks to Rosanna Catterall and Signe Jensen from Knepp Market Garden. We discuss establishing a production horticulture enterprise in the middle of a substantial rewilding project, growing on heavy clay, aligning crop planning and sales, combining no-dig and min-till systems side by side, running a market garden as employees …
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Exodus 20:17-21 Wisdom about your wants 1. The Distinctiveness of Coveting Coveting is Covert. Coveting is Comprehensive. 2. The Deception of Coveting Deception related to your neighbor Deception related to your God Deception related to yourself 3. The Danger of Coveting 4. The Defeat of Coveting Conquering Coveting: Call it and confess it Count yo…
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As human beings, it is tempting to try to find our joy in temporary experiences and worldly things more than we find our joy and pleasure in Christ, and this is certainly not a battle that leaders are immune to. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and Dr. Albert Mohler, the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, for a conversation on dealing with the…
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In this episode, Jame speaks with Ashley Wheeler from Trill Farm Garden. Would you believe they have been going for 14 years now? We talk about how they have adapted their growing systems over that time, experimenting with field scale (although Ash questions whether that’s the right term!), setting up a new veg box scheme as an established market g…
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As pastors, it is possible to work really hard at doing church really well, yet become increasingly indifferent to the reality that the lost around us face an eternity without Christ in hell. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and guest Dr. Paul Chitwood, president of the International Mission Board, for a conversation on how to avoid the sin of being satisfied …
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Exodus 20:15 We expect the world to steal. But what happens when God’s people commit theft? When God’s people commit theft, it is… 1. A Case of Stolen Integrity 2. A Case of Stolen Theology -When we steal, we… We disregard or are dissatisfied with God’s provisions in our life. We destroy God’s providence in our neighbor’s life. 3. A Case of Stolen …
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We were never meant to lead our ministries with stale prayers and spiritless priorities. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and guest Dr. James Merritt, the Senior Pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, Georgia, for a conversation on how to guard against doing God's work with human effort that is not empowered by desperate prayer and reliance on the Holy Spiri…
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Exodus 20:14 5 Truths for 5 Words... 1. The Heart of the Command against Adultery 2. The Hope of the Command against Adultery 3. The Harm of Committing Adultery 4. The Help for Countering Adultery Chase: Chase Christ, Chase your spouse, Chase your kids, Chase the church, Chase the lost Flee: Flee all immorality, Flee all hints, Flee all opportuniti…
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In this episode, James talks to Phil Sumption, a man of many hats (grower, researcher, adviser, writer and editor). We discuss how Phil got into organic horticulture, his portfolio of roles in the sector, his reflections on the history of organics over the last few decades, as well as the development of the Organic Growers Alliance and The Organic …
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Compromising God's standard for holiness in the areas of sex, sexual desire, and sexual purity is a difficult sin to attack because of the personal and private nature of most sexual sin. This is why leaders must intensify their diligence and transparency. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and guest Dr. Daniel Akin, president of the Southeastern Baptist Theologi…
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Exodus 20:12 “The law put Jesus on the cross. The law brings sinners to the cross. The law keeps Christians near the cross.” -Mike Mazzalongo It matters what we understand… 1. The Order of the 5th Commandment -The relationship of children to their parents is first, forever, and foundational. 2. The Obedience to the 5th Commandment - Honor matters. …
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Finding our motivation for ministry in the pursuit and praise of human recognition is an easy snare to fall into as a leader. Join me and special guest Pastor Dr. Fred Luter, Jr., the first African American President of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Senior Pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana, for a conversat…
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Today, we have a wonderful conversation with Iain Tolhurst a.k.a Tolly of Tolhurst Organics. It’s a long one but there are so many gems in here that I couldn’t possibly leave any of them out. The whole point of this podcast is to share knowledge among growers so if it takes you a few bites of the apple to get the end then so be it - it will be wort…
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Exodus 20:8-10 5 Truths to Make Sense of the Sabbath 1. The Prerequisite of The Sabbath in Creation 2. The Purpose of The Sabbath in the Covenant 3. The Person of The Sabbath on Calvary 4. The Principle of The Sabbath in Christianity 5. The Pattern of The Sabbath in a Christian A Redemptive Rhythm of... -A day of rest away from work with a focus on…
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Being wise and strategic are needed skills for pastors and leaders, but manipulating people as a means to an end has no place in ministry. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board, for a conversation on recognizing and battling the sin of struggling for power.…
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Sutble pride is quietly believing ourselves to be the source of effective pastoring, leading, and church growth, and it is deadly to our ministries. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and Dr. Jamie K. Dew, the president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, for a conversation on how to recognize and battle the sin of subtle pride.…
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We have a belter of a conversation with Calixta Killander of Flourish Produce in Cambridgeshire. Calixta spent a number of years in the US, studying and growing before coming back to the UK to establish Flourish where they grow in the region of 35 acres of vegetables, all sold direct. And boy, has she gone far in a relatively short space of time. W…
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Exodus 20:4-6 The first commandment is about WHO we worship. The second commandment is about HOW we worship. The Second Commandment 1. The Rule is Rooted in Us v.4 2. The Reason is Rooted in Him v.5 3. The Results are Reaped by Our Children v.6 It is a dangerous thing to make an idol. It is even deadlier to make an idol and claim it is an act of wo…
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Exodus 20:1-3 The First Commandment is about… 1. His Preeminence over their Lives 2. His Pursuit of their Lives 3. His Performance in their Lives 4. His Priority for their Lives Our idols do not need to be forged from earrings to constitute a spiritual danger to us. They appear whenever we exchange “the glory of the immortal God” for anything in th…
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In episode 2 of the Organic Grower Podcast, we hear from Kate Collyns, founder and grower at Grown Green in Wiltshire. Kate set up the business in 2010 following a two-year Soil Association Horticultural Apprenticeship and now grows a wide range of vegetables, herbs, salads and flowers for her local market. Kate always has something interesting to …
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Exodus 19 The people of God should be different. The people of God are marked by… 1. Covenant v.1-8 A.Two parts to the Covenant: You will have a special relationship WITH me. You will have a special responsibility FOR me. 2. Consecration v.9-15 3. Communion v.16-25 How is your end of the covenant? Your consecration? Your communion?…
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We celebrate our risen King in a deeply divided world Two truths about every division we see: They involve real people They are all caused by sin Acts 10:28-43 Essentials of Easter’s Invitation... 1. The List is Comprehensive v. 34-35 2. The Host is Commendable v. 36-39a 3. The Cost is Covered v. 39b-41 4. The Event is Coming v. 42-43a 5. The RSVP …
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In this episode James will be talking to Andy Dibben, head grower at Abbey Home Farm in Gloucestershire. Andy oversees an incredibly complex and well-honed system and manages to speak about it with clarity, passion, and honesty. This episode covers year-round crop production, growing in 1000sqm of glasshouse, cover crops, issues of scale, and Andy'…
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Acts 4:1-22 & 5:29-32 It's Important we understand... 1. The Case for Making His Name Known v. 1-10 Peter's Case... The power came in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Whom you crucified God raised Jesus is the cornerstone (Psalm 118:22) 2. The Controversy of Making His Name Known? v. 11-12 3. The Courage for Making His Name Known? v. 13-22, 5:2…
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Two questions about His name: I. Why is there power in His name? v. 12-16 He lived His life as… 1. A Servant of God-Humility v.13 2. A Sinless Man-Humanity v.14a 3. The Source of Life-Deity v.15b 4. A Sacrifice and got it back-Victory v.15a,c II. What does faith in His name offer? v. 17-26 In His name there is a promise to… 1. Remove sin permanentl…
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Acts 2:24-40 Looking for God's Salvation... 1. David Saw Him Coming v. 24-31 2. The Disciples Saw Him Living v. 32 3. The Crowd Saw Him Working v. 33 4. Heaven Saw Returning and Reigning v. 34-36 “False repentance dreads the consequences of sin; true repentance dreads sin itself.” -Albert Barnes It is good to hear the gospel. It is even better to r…
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Exodus 17:8-18:27 “Even if you fight like Joshua, you will not win unless you pray like Moses.” You have at minimum three leadership assignments. Home – Church – World 5 Truth for Effective Kingdom Leadership 1. Leadership demands Limitation v.13-18 You can’t do it all. 2. Limitation demands Delegation v.19-21a You shouldn’t do it all. 3. Delegatio…
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