The American Soul

“Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not…

As the rains bless the Earth, so too does the wisdom of the scriptures offer renewal to the beleaguered institution of marriage. Join me, Jesse Cope, on a profound journey through the American Soul P…

“Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said. And they *sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful…

As your host, Jesse Cope, I invite you on a heartfelt exploration of America's spiritual bedrock, where we seek to illuminate the path our nation's forebears have set for us. From the Homestead's lat…

“Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. And he sent out his slaves to call those who had been invited to…

As I strolled across the homestead, the simple act of releasing the ducks at dawn stirred a profound reflection on the spiritual and familial anchors of our lives. On the American Soul Podcast, I, Je…

“And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. And He …

As I sat contemplating the quiet moments that fortify our spirits, it struck me just how sacred these daily rituals are—a thought I eagerly share in this episode of the American Soul Podcast. From th…

“When they had approached Jerusalem and had come to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find …

I often find that life's most profound lessons emerge in the simplest of moments, like the time I decided to tackle the art of making French croissants. Nestled within my kitchen walls, I not only di…

”“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. When he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius for the day, he sent them into…

Dive into a heartfelt exploration of where our deepest commitments lie—have we allowed the divine and our loved ones to become footnotes in our busy schedules? I'm Jesse Koch, and in our latest podca…

”When Jesus had finished these words, He departed from Galilee and came into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan; and large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there. Some Pharisees came to Jes…

As we peel back the layers of America's soul, I, Jesse Cope, invite you to a profound journey that starts with a heartfelt embrace of life's simple joys and scales the heights of patriotic discourse.…

”“Woe to the world because of its stumbling blocks! For it is inevitable that stumbling blocks come; but woe to that man through whom the stumbling block comes! “If your hand or your foot causes you …

As I planted an apple tree side by side with my father on our family homestead, I was struck by the parallels between nurturing saplings and sowing the seeds of faith and community. Join me, Jesse Co…

”At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, and said, “Truly I say to you, unless yo…

Embark on a soulful exploration of America's heartbeat where faith intertwines with our nation's tapestry, from its inception to the complexities of modern society. As Jesse Cope, I extend deep appre…

”From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day.…

Weathering the storm on a homestead teaches you the true meaning of faith, family, and freedom—values that are under siege in today's fast-paced world. As Jesse Cope, I'm inviting you to join me in a…