The American Soul

”The Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus, they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven. But He replied to them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is…

As dawn breaks over the homestead and our ducks usher in the morning with their lively quacks, I'm reminded of the simple joy found in nurturing life and the importance of seeking guidance in our eve…

”Peter said to Him, “Explain the parable to us.” Jesus said, “Are you still lacking in understanding also? Do you not understand that everything that goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and …

As your host, Jesse Cope, I welcome you with open arms and a full heart to an episode that's much more than just conversation—it's a journey back to the core of our beliefs and the simplicity of a li…

”Then some Pharisees and scribes *came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” And He answer…

As I reflect on the slow but sure progress of building our duck coop, it becomes a metaphor for the patience and dedication we need in all aspects of life, including nurturing our nation's soul. Home…

”At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus, and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” Fo…

When life hands you a season of loss, like our homestead's fallen apple trees, finding the silver lining can feel like a daunting task. Yet, join me, Jesse Cope, as I share how prayer and gratitude h…

”Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.” And He said, “The one who sows the good seed is the So…

Embark on a journey through the heart and history of our nation with the latest installment of the American Soul Podcast. Gratitude is the seed from which our conversation grows, as I extend a heartf…

”“Hear then the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is the one on wh…

As dawn breaks over the homestead, I, Jesse Cope, invite you into the lush simplicity of country living, where our hands are deep in the soil tending to a burgeoning potato crop and the duck coop ris…

”That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach. And He spoke man…

Amid the sawdust and quacks of my latest project, a duck coop, I've found a profound connection between the hands-on work and the spiritual cultivation of everyday life. From my homestead to your hea…

”Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw. All the crowds were amazed, and were saying, “This man cannot be the So…

As the sun sets behind the horizon of my peaceful homestead, I, Jesse Cope, reflect on the intertwining of family life, spiritual nourishment, and the pressing concerns that shape our nation. It's in…

”At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath, and His disciples became hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat. But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look…

Can the gentle rhythms of homestead life provide a blueprint for the soul of a nation? Let's explore this together as I, Jesse Cope, share reflections from our own slice of Americana detailing the gu…

”As these men were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man dressed…

As we gather around the fires of our shared history, I, Jesse Cope, invite you to join a profound conversation that weaves through the very fabric of our American Soul. Drawing inspiration from a com…