God of Dirt

What if nature isn't scenery—but a teacher?

In this episode of God of Dirt, Dana talks with Nancy Chickerneo about slowing down, listening, creativity, faith, and what happens when we remember that we aren't separate from the natural world—we're part of it.

Nancy's life has taken her from painting barns in Wisconsin to restoring native Illinois prairie, and from counseling and art therapy to spiritual direction and women's retreats. Along the way, she discovered that nature could be more than a beautiful backdrop. It could become a place of healing, self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and...

What if the way we grow food could teach us something about the way we are meant to live?

Lynn Doxon has spent more than 50 years studying horticulture, farming systems, ecology, and perennial food systems. With a PhD in horticulture and decades of experience working with food forests, indigenous agricultural systems, and urban growing, she has learned to see the land differently.

But this conversation with Lynn goes far beyond gardening.

We talk about what happens when we stop seeing ourselves as managers of nature and begin seeing ourselves as participants in a...

What if restoring the soil could help restore something in us?

In this episode of God of Dirt, Dana sits down with geologist and bestselling author David R. Montgomery, author of Growing a Revolution, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations, and Regen: A New Future for Farming, Food, and Health.

David has spent years studying what happens when civilizations neglect the land that sustains them—and what becomes possible when we learn to work with nature instead of against it.

Together, we explore regenerative agriculture, soil health, farming, food systems, ecology, civilization, and our re...

What if some of the things that make us truly wealthy are the very things we've stopped knowing how to value?

Jo Nemeth has lived without money of her own for more than 11 years. But this conversation isn't simply about giving up money. It's about questioning the assumption that money is the primary way we exchange value.

Jo and I talk about the gift economy, relational capital, community, growing food, creativity, convenience, individualism, and what it means to build a life around reciprocity rather than transactions.

What if relationships aren't just something that...

What if the life we've been taught to pursue is the very thing keeping us disconnected?

In this episode of God of Dirt, Dana sits down with Amber Alcoser, host of Feral Faith, for a thought-provoking conversation about the lost art of community and why modern Western culture has drifted so far from the way humans were designed to live.

Together they explore why loneliness has become so common, what communal cultures around the world can teach us, and how biology, faith, and even nature reveal that we were never meant to thrive alone.

What if the things that unite us are far greater than the things that divide us?

In this thought-provoking episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan sits down with Adrianne Smith for an honest conversation about spirituality, faith, healing, and the shared human desire to connect with something greater than ourselves. Coming from different backgrounds and perspectives, Dana and Adrianne explore what it means to seek truth, cultivate compassion, and recognize the divine image reflected in every person.

Together, they discuss the beauty of nature as a meeting place with God, the challenges many people...

What if healing isn't something we have to manufacture, but something God has already woven into creation?

In this thought-provoking episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan sits down with naturopath and wellness advocate Jen Levine to explore the relationship between health, nutrition, and the natural systems God designed to sustain life. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, Jen shares how her own health challenges sparked a lifelong passion for understanding the body's incredible capacity to heal when given the right support.

Together, Dana and Jen discuss the shortcomings of a symptom-focused healthcare model, the...

What if some of the guidance, wisdom, and direction you've been searching for has been coming to you while you sleep?

In this fascinating episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan sits down with dream interpretation specialist, author, and teacher Jeannine Rodriguez-Everard to explore the often-overlooked role dreams play in our connection with God, purpose, and personal growth. Drawing from years of study and ministry, Jeannine shares how dreams can serve as invitations to deeper relationship with God and greater understanding of who we were created to be.

Together, Dana and Jeannine discuss the biblical...

What if some of the most powerful tools for healing have been growing around us all along?

In this inspiring episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan sits down with Lindsay Steves to explore the profound connection between human health and the natural world. From herbal remedies and foraging to childbirth, nutrition, and everyday wellness, Lindsay shares how her journey into natural health opened her eyes to the incredible resources God has already placed within creation.

Together, Dana and Lindsay discuss the wisdom found in nature, the growing disconnect between modern life and the natural...

What if the greatest measure of your life isn't what you build for yourself, but what continues to grow because of the investment you made in others?

In this thought-provoking episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan sits down with mentor, business leader, and purpose coach Mark Chassman to explore the powerful principle of legacy through multiplication. After experiencing a personal crisis that forced him to reevaluate success, Mark began a journey of discovering God's design, purpose, and calling for his life—a journey that transformed the way he views leadership, fulfillment, and impact.

Together, Da...

What if the most powerful legacy we leave behind isn't what we accomplish, but how we love, serve, and remain faithful through life's challenges?

In this heartfelt episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan sits down with Pastor Doug Steves to explore what it means to bring life into the world through our everyday actions. Drawing from decades of ministry, family life, and personal faith, Pastor Doug shares lessons on perseverance, spiritual fatherhood, and the importance of nurturing the relationships closest to us.

Together, they discuss the reality that abundant life isn't found in perfection...

What if the broken places in your life aren't the end of your story?

In this powerful episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan sits down with health coach, author, and behavior change specialist Mimi Kroger to discuss her remarkable journey from chronic illness, emotional wounds, and hopelessness to healing, wholeness, and renewed purpose. Through honest conversation, Mimi shares how true restoration began not just in her body, but in her heart, mind, and soul.

Together, Dana and Mimi explore the connection between emotional health and physical wellness, the lies we often carry from childhood...

What if the abundant life we're searching for isn't found in doing more, achieving more, or going farther—but in returning to the place we were created to thrive?

In this inaugural episode of God of Dirt, Dana sits down with farmer, mother, and homesteader Danielle Hastings to explore how disconnection from place, identity, and community has shaped modern life—and how reconnecting with the land can help restore what we've lost. Danielle shares her journey from childhood upheaval, religious disappointment, and searching for purpose to finding healing, belonging, and a deeper connection with God through gardening, home...

What if the answers to better health, deeper faith, and a more meaningful life have been beneath your feet the whole time?

In this inaugural episode of God of Dirt, Dana Conlan shares the personal journey that led her from struggling with declining health and questioning modern systems to discovering a deeper connection between nature, faith, food, and purpose.

You'll hear how regenerative living, permaculture principles, and a renewed understanding of God's design began transforming not only her physical health, but also her perspective on what it means to experience abundant life.

If...