Plain Values Podcast
The most inspiring and heartfelt podcasts you’ll ever listen to. Hosted by Plain Values magazine Publisher Marlin Miller, he regularly interviews the people with the stories, wisdom, and advice we all need to hear.
EP #05 - David Stelzer (Azure Standard) on Building Something that Lasts

Today’s episode is with our dear friend David Stelzer. Learn more about Plain Values at https://www.plainvalues.com.
David Stelzer is the founder and CEO of the now legendary Azure Standard.
He started farming as a teenager in the 1970s (!) and that passion for real food has never stopped since. He’s a man on a mission, and his story is fascinating.
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EP #04 - Joel Salatin on just about everything
Today’s episode is with our dear friend Joel Salatin. Learn more about Plain Values at www.plainvalues.com.
How do you describe a man like Joel Salatin? He’s been an absolute force of nature on the public scene for more than 45 years.
Farmer, innovator, thinker, speaker, frontline leader, Christian, humble, father, friend, debater, writer, all around amazing man.
It has been an honor and a joy to work with him and be a friend for years.
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EP #03 - Tristan Griffin on the joy of trials
Today’s episode is with our dear friend Tristan Griffin. Learn more about Plain Values at www.plainvalues.com.
Tristan began a beautiful project with his daughter's future in mind.
He and his wife moved the family from Texas (leaving his career in law) and started up Farming with Friends.
Farming with Friends provides meaningful work for a small team of young men with special needs, not to mention wonderful produce at their local farmer’s market.
We are pleased...
EP #02 - Dale Cramer and John Schmid on miraculous reconciliation
Today’s episode is with our dear friends from just down the road, Dale Cramer and John Schmid. Learn more about Plain Values at www.plainvalues.com.
I was introduced to Dale Cramer through an old family friend, John, and the tale he told was one I couldn't let lie.
A young Amish man running away from home, joining the Army and lying about his name, age… nearly everything, and the marvelous reconciliation after 50 years.
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EP #01 - Shawn and Beth Dougherty on gain through grief
Today’s episode is with our dear friends from just down the road, Shawn and Beth Dougherty. Learn more about Plain Values at www.plainvalues.com.
Shawn and Beth bring light everywhere they go. Today, they join us in an incredible conversation about homesteading, family, tragedy, and living a life on terms dictated by our heavenly Father.
This conversation encapsulates what we hope to do here with the Plain Values Podcast — telling stories that matter and bringing us closer to the table.
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