The American Soul

As I tend to the burgeoning grapes in my homestead, a sense of patience and purpose fills me, an echo of the legacy left by the New England Primer on our nation's soul. This episode takes you on a jo…

”Now in those days John the Baptist *came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he …

As I, Jesse Cope, sit on the cusp of completing a duck coop on my homestead, I can't help but draw parallels between the simple tasks at hand and our nation's longing for spiritual and patriotic reju…

”Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have se…

Ever wandered through a garden and felt a deep, serene connection to the earth beneath your feet? I'm Jesse Cope, and on today's episode of the American Soul Podcast, I take you through the softly-tr…

”The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Ju…

As we gathered around the flickering warmth of a campfire, each of us shared tales from our homesteading adventures, and one theme emerged unwaveringly: the profound impact of Christian values on the…

”The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him: What, O my son? And what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows? Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that whi…

As dawn breaks over the homestead and the day's first light graces the earth, I find myself enveloped in a profound sense of gratitude. It's Jesse Koch here, inviting you to join me on a journey thro…

”The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: Surely I am more stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man. Neither have I lea…

Could the pillars of American society be crumbling beneath our feet? Join me, Jesse Cope, as we explore the stormy seas that threaten the bedrock of our nation's values: the family, education, and ou…

”A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. A man who loves wisdo…

As I sat by the fireside, immersed in the tranquil symphony of the night, my thoughts turned to the silent warriors who keep us safe—the service members and first responders. Their unspoken trials an…

”The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. A poor…

As the tranquility of farm life envelopes me, I can't help but contrast it with the unsettling spread of violence and chaos that seems rampant in our nation's streets, especially under left-leaning p…

”Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips. A stone is heavy and the sand weighty,…

As spring breathes new life into our world, we're reminded of the deep-seated gratitude that anchors our spirit, and today's episode is a testament to this sentiment. I, Jesse Cope, invite you to joi…

”Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, So a curse without cause does not alight. A whip is fo…

As we gathered around the old wood stove, the stories flowed like the warm coffee in our mugs—each tale from the lips of our elders, a thread in the rich tapestry of our shared heritage. It's Jesse C…

”These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. As the heavens…