#1 Key To LOVING a Home-Centered Life | Essential Mindset for Successful Homesteading!
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Finding joy in something that can be mundane is a true character trait that's to be highly valued. I'm excited to share our tips on finding joy in homemaking today.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
10:05 - Freeze Drying Green Beans
16:33 - Finding Joy in Homemaking
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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo
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I’m a SAHM and I remember when I started making sure I got up, dressed, and ready for the day even at home. I love my home life, but it’s so demanding with 3 littles and a growing portfolio of traditional skills.
And today my 5 year old said at the table “everyone say three cheers for mom! She cooked the green beans the right way!”
I am a homesteader now but I came from the suit and tie culture. I had to dress to the nines daily with makeup and every hair in place. That is what built confidence and the can-do on a daily basis. You take away the outer appearance and the insecurities formulate. I had to face those and find the inner strength that was always there, just not seen or acknowledged. I grew personally. I found who I really am and what I wanted in life. I love being a homesteader. My philosophy now is "the cows don't care". In other words, the makeup and every hair in place is counterproductive on a farm. Out working, my hair is in a ponytail, to keep it out of my face. Makeup would be smeared and you would scare the cows. Haha I am usually covered in dirt, leaves in my hair, or other things that would have just not been acceptable in my other life. I can now function in either world, but it does not define me. There are so many simple things to find joy in but just the "I did that" brings joy every time you see it. Whether it is building something, planting, harvesting and preserving, or watching a cow munch on hay you put up, it all brings joy.
Beautifully said!
Years ago a friend mentioned “blessing her home”, as she cleaned she spoke blessings over her home. I enjoyed that thought, so started using the same plan as I cleaned. Gave me joy to think of blessing my home-to be a blessing.
Great idea. I think I’ll also start playing my cd’s that are uplifting again.
What a great idea! My standard attitude towards cleaning the house or the yard is grudging. I don't like doing it, see it as negative, yet I shouldn't as I have a decent house. I live in the city, it's half a double, but lots of room. It needs renovations inside, yes, but it's sound.
I'm going to try out your suggestion. My current attitude is, frankly, an ungrateful attitude towards a gift God has blessed me with.
24:28
This is so true 'facing myself and seeing the fear then dealing with it appropriately' says it well!
He says 'Fear Not' HalleluYAH!
Would love more content on how Carolyn manages the household when she's early postpartum and isn't mobile, and when baby is very needy and she can't be present with the other kids the way she would normally be.
Sincerely, a mom of one newborn baby with colic who can barely manage to take care of the two of us all day and the house is clearly suffering for it 😂
Awww mama! Been there 4 times. Life has it's seasons, your house isn't going anywhere.
Just snuggle that baby and care for yourself. Everything else can wait ❤
Right there with you!!
Just a thought, are you breastfeeding? If so have you tried eliminating certain foods like dairy to see if baby has a sensitivity? My friend had this issue and taking out dairy took care of that. Just a thought.
One is brutal. Especially when you are watching a mom of many lol I made that mistake early on in my mothering journey when my first had colic those early months. Multiple kids mean multiple hands able to wash dishes and switch laundry and help other littles with simple tasks. Just take a deep breath and one minute at a time.
Enjoying your channel. I think that a majority of people are feeling the fear due to what is happening in our country and a lot of folks have lost their trust and want to know how to take action and be prepared for the worst. My husband has to remind me not to worry about the things I can’t control..and last night was one of those nights. I stayed up listening to music, my mind shifted as I listened to Michael W. Smith ‘Our God is an Awesome God” and Amy Grant ‘El Shaddai’ I was up lifted singing along and shedding tears for the people of Israel.
Music is powerful and having a song on your heart and a Mighty God to talk to anytime helps center your life.
Your expertise (the both of you) are beyond reproach. Your real life content involves both conversations and actual doing. This is rare. Touché
Hello jimoray
You two seem so young to me (I’m almost 69 years old) but full of practical wisdom. You inspire me.
They are teaching their children life skills and good values.
When I decided to buy my place people thought I was a little bit crazy. It’s just me. Except for one brother. He just talked to me about protecting myself. He’s gone now but I haven’t forgotten his support. I’m learning and growing even when it seems a little overwhelming. I just pick something and do it and remember why. The tasks even help clear my mind from jumbled thoughts. Joy and the delayed gratification…it’s good.
This is a beautiful, powerful topic. I appreciate you guys for talking about it....
Make "day to day faithfulness" a sought after trait again ❤
This episode has to be one of our top favorites you have done!! Our little family couldn’t agree more with your faith and with these beliefs. As a stay at home mom, homeschooling mom, and homesteader. It was re-motivating and encouraging to be reminded. And I love that we are just like minded in this because we love your channel and family dearly. ❤😊 Thank you!!
I've watched this channel for a couple of years now and this is my favorite episode bar none!♥️
This really hit home for me. I believe I was driven by fear, the uncertainty of the world, and wanting to be prepared for whatever comes as much as possible! I really needed to hear this. Thank you!
I so relate to your words and I’m returning to the Father. Uncertainty in the world is good but it’s time to be anchored in Him so that NOTHING sways us ❤
@@spoolsandbobbins I couldn't agree more!
I loved hearing your views on this. Thank you. And thank you for being forthright in speaking about your faith in Jesus Christ! I feel like I've never been anything but a homemaker all my life 😂 I know I never wanted to be anything else. The Lord put in my heart a deep desire to be married and have children. But even then, I didn’t know how to raise children, or how hard things could be. I just knew what I had seen my mom doing as I grew up. She was a homemaker, and a hard worker. I learned all my skills from her. I miss her so much. But I'm so grateful for all of that, and that I can pass it on to others. A young mom visited our house on a Sunday after church one day, and she was watching me walk back and forth from the kitchen to the table. She said, "You're a servant." It kind of took me aback. But then I said, "Yes, I am." I'm not a slave. I choose to serve my family and the children I'm blessed to teach Bible lessons to. God is so good!
Somedays when weeding the garden is the last thing I want to do or I am overwhelmed with preservation I just remind myself of the job well done, providing quality food products for the family and the challenge of new lessons learned in security.
Gosh Carolyn, the truth in your words really moved my spirit and resonated completely with me. Intentional relationships, creating the beautiful in the otherwise mundane is where my Mum passion goes, perhaps not thinking that through to other areas as much. A wonderful reminder. Let us all make beautiful from every single scrap of the mundane.
Beautifully stated Carolyn.
GOD bless and much love,
Wendy Xx
Carolyn, you have taught me so much. So happy to hear of your book! You go girl!!!
Hello Jennifer
I am a homebody & love being at home. I do not have land, but in the suburbs my front yard has berms of veggies & flowers b/c it is sunnier there. I have no problems from the city, b/c it is maintained well.
Thank you so much for this much needed conversation. Joy begins with Jesus at the center of our life and keeping Him there. I’m learning so much from your videos and the Traditional Skills School.
Hello Lois
Lol to "Don't dump your old friends." Good chat today. I needed this encouragement.
You both are lovely and real. Thank you for taking the time to make the conversation relatable with the beginning chit chat and share personally about your life. And for putting in time stamps in to jump ahead if needed.
Thanks Josh and Carolyn for this longer pantry chat and this topic! This is something I have been working through the last 2 years about my why and realizing I never really accepted or embraced that I am a homemaker. My focus has been elsewhere dreaming about not homeschooling etc especially in seasons of challenging ages. BUT because of my love of canning, preparing, etc I have discovered the truth in homemaking that I was lacking. That what I do is important for my family and have found that I have joy in preparing meals and providing practically at home. This has helped to quiet those other voices. The selfish ones. And to look forward to being where I am at. I'm grateful that God walks with us through the hard stuff.
Not having to hustle to the tune of society is so wonderful! I have learned so much about LIFE and LIVING, setting priorities of my own and not someone elses. I'm so busy since before dawn to way beyond dusk and its so rewarding and oddly I have so much time still. I say now what was I doing in my spare time before. lol Congrats on your son's engagement and your contract for a book!
Hello Kellyh
Thank you for this; especially for the testimony of "Jesus first"
Amen
I’m new to your channel and I have learned so much!!! I got the subscription for the digital magazine, this Thanksgiving our family will be trying some of the yummy recipes!! I have recently retired from 33 years teaching in public schools. I want to say kudos to all of you who are homeschooling. When I began my teaching career I believed with all my heart every child deserved a quality education in this country. My last year of teaching I would tell parents if you can homeschool I highly encourage it. My 3 children are grown, 2 are homeschooling. There are times when things are overwhelming they question if they made the right choice. I tell them they did. I’m in the background for support. So on those hard days just remember you made the right decision! I have a mini homestead that I am so excited to get the opportunity to do all the things I dreamed of doing when I was working. My first challenge is creating the ecosystem environment for my garden and home. I feel blessed to see the beauty God has given us❤. I will be tuning in regularly and looking forward to the next magazine 👏👏 Thank you so much!
My mom prefers most of the hard veggies like green beans and carrots to be blanched before she puts them in the freezer dryer, she's certain they taste better. I have made carrot chips that I partially steamed the carrots first lightly sprinkled with salt and then put them in the freezer dryer and liked them much better than freeze dried raw and definitely better than any of the commercial carrot chips I had ever had.
Thank you for talking about faith and proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ ❤
Agreed!!!
Yes!❤
Thank you for the reminder to be encouraging to our spouses and children. I think we often forget, and I need the reminder sometimes. Thanks!❤
Ooooo! I can't wait until your freeze dryer book comes out! So happy for your son! Sounds like he found a good fit for him and the family both. That's always a blessing!
All relationships take good honest communication. This is foundational for any and all relationships. 💙❤️ 4:10
I choked on my tea when Carolyn said, "You're going to get fought” because my audio made it sound like she straight up cussed, and I was like, ok, glad I'm not the only homesteader who cusses! Sometimes it really does feel that dire. 😅 (Thanks Joanne for the correction!!) In any case - Thanks for always being REAL with us. When you have discussions about these kinds of topics, I am always tuned in. The mindset shift is really the hardest part and the positivity of this channel is so helpful!
She said Faught
@@joannedrogue9432 Did she really??
@@joannedrogue9432Lol I listened through headphones and you’re right!! Audio out in the room sometimes gets lost…but I did get a good laugh out of it. 😂 Thanks for pointing that out. I listened to it twice and heard it wrong both times.
Holy cow I needed this!
Finding JOY was huge, as i am washing a pile of over sized dishes from 4 days of preservation marathon.😘
Hurray!!! I can hardly wait for the new book. I have watched all of your Freeze Drying video's and they are so very helpful. Congratulations on the addition to your family.
I’d love Carolyn to write a book on this!! The world needs it.
We have always been told that joy is found with the material things that we have. And although there is some joy to be had in those things, it is often fleeting and a never ending search of more. Finding joy in the little things around us like the stillness and quiet of a warm fall evening, or the counter filled with canned products from your garden takes discipline. We can always say we should have done more or I should have...but it boils down, in my opinion, to our tendency to always find the negative rather than the positive and the joy associated with that positive. Enjoy the small victories and the special moments as it will bring much Joy to your life. Good conversation!
Look for glimmers in the mundane ❤
The ONLY 2 things we are tasked with....Is "To love thy neighbor" & "To love the Lord". The more you do that, the more JOY will come without you even trying! Be in the world, not OF the world. & you won't really get fought the whole way...because within a short period of time, all the naysayers fall by the wayside & you are swimming on your own, baby! We weeded out ALL the negative people & influences in our life, no matter how hard or hurtful, at first. Look for older women/men to partner with - ONES THAT SHARE YOUR FAITH.
Congratulations on the new engagement! Still hoping to get a freeze dryer soon and will be looking forward to the book.
"Fear and joy are not good roommates." Good chat, good chat.
Listening as I'm loading freeze dryer trays with produce from the farmers market. Very excited to hear about the upcoming book. Congratulations on the engagement of your son❤.
I am alone in my homesteading journey as my husband is not interested and was wondering if you could explore the topic of what I’ll call “Lonesteading” haha
I’ve listened to many of your pantry chats (mostly watching all of them in order) and this is such a great video. Thank you for discussing this topic.
We started out like that and I figured I was headed toward a crash but I prayed, released, loved, cried and waited until God changed my husbands heart. It so helps when you’re also teaching 5 kids at home. Trust the Lord. He’ll see ❤
There’s a lady on Pinterest that has a blog I have referred to much! How to Homestead Alone and Not Die. She does not have small children as I do, but I have been able to glean from her experiences regardless. Obviously as with many other things you chew the meat and spit out the bones. Praying with you for the Lord to soften hearts and align both of you into His paths for you! ❤
I am alone and don't have a husband. I don't consider myself a "lonesteader." I have my animals and my garden. YOU are still a homesteader who is grounded in what is needed in todays society. Your husband is behind in the awakening process. He will understand when there is no food on the shelves. In rural area's the grocery stores are slim pickin for your grocery items. Larger cities are still fully stocked. This is Agenda 21. They want everyone in compact Agenda 21 cities. I suspect food is going to be very scarce for people in rural area's. Unless...you grow your own and find a farmer to buy milk and dairy from.
Homesteading is very hard to try to do alone, very easy to get discouraged, I know being in the same situation. But you hang in their hopefully he'll come around if not do what you can.
My husband was kind of the same way when we first bought our 10 acres 12 years ago, but now he is totally on board. He is retired and i still work full time. We have a constant punch list of projects and goals to work towards that he works hard on everyday. Keep praying for a fire in his heart to along side you in this journey.
When homesteading or even homemaking feels overwhelming or isolating, imagine getting up at 4 am to get ready for work, waking, feeding and dressing all the kids. Load them in the car seats, drop some at one day care, the baby at a different daycare and the others at school. Get back on the 6 lane freeway rush hour and park in the ramp or large parking lot, wade through the blizzard snow, get to the time clock and try to look put together and professional by smearing on some lipstick. Work your shift, wade back to your car, hit the freeway in rush hour, pay cash for the late fee at one daycare because you can’t be at both at the same time. Back on the freeway stuck in traffic with the baby crying, the others hungry and fighting, you have to pee, you finally turn the corner to the neighborhood with cookie cutter houses and get to your driveway to find the school kids locked out of the house since they got off the bus ! Now make supper, feed everyone, clean the kitchen, help with homework and make lunches for tomorrow, give everybody a bath, read books and get everyone to bed. Finish the kitchen mess, start a load of laundry, fold clothes in the dryer, get everyone’s clothes and backpacks and diaper bags packed for tomorrow…….
It should help make it easy to find joy in being home with your kids and being a homemaker on a homestead !!!
Blessings
Thank you for this important message. I strive againm recently to 'be' a small homestead wife, seeing that our world governments are fighting against privately held land, farms, ranches, homesteads - alarms me and could steal my joy if were not founded in Father God. I pray that you and yours and all those who work so hard to supply their needs and those of their community will succeed and prosper. Please continue your wonderful, uplifting, much needed videos and education. Blessings to you!
This is probably the most important discussion to have. The encouragement you offer is so welcome. I have no community but enjoy doing all the home grown pantry filling skills. I was looking to make apple butter and the recipe I found called for apple cider and I didn’t have any. So I looked up a recipe to make my own cider. And I did. It was such a blessing and joyful truth. So today, now that I have cider will make apple butter. Joy. Praise God!
You guys encourage me so much. Homeschooling, homesteading mom of 5 here in MI.
Go girl! We have nine, homeschooling in Michigan too. You can do it!!
absolutely LOVE your pantry chat videos! happy greetings from Central Alberta, Canada
This was such a wonderful program. May The Lord bless you. I am so thankful that one day when we will be occupying heaven and enjoying the glory of our great Lord and Savior Jesus, you and I will spend time praising Him together. Till then.... love
Thank you two! I needed this today!
This was so good and interesting, I have fallen into a fear thing, I'm struggling to find joy in anything much these days. I got a new puppy and he is making me happier at least. I have to keep reminding myself to put my trust in God 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
That’s great about the freeze drying book. There are so many newbies out there. I’ve got a lot of loads under my belt and it’s frustrating watching/seeing new people who have no idea how to get started. Thank you. As soon as it’s published- I’ll be sharing for you! I’m ok, as far as freeze drying, canning and freezing. But making cheese, I’ve got zero idea!
Thank you so much for this chat.. I really needed it
Thank you!!! I needed this
Congrats!!!! GKids in the near prospect!!!! WOW!!!! 😂
This is so funny, that I live in Russia and I'll never be able to meet you in person or take part in any of paid programs or projects, but you are my like-minded community. I really appreciate you and am looking forward to your podcasts and videos. My heart is with you! God bless you 💐
Excellent discussion this episode. I will be sharing it. Thank you, and be blessed.
What a great pantry chat, so important at this time especially.
This video was such a blessing to me. Thank you
This was very encouraging. Thank you so much❤
I am sooo excited about your upcoming Freeze Drying Book! I will be buying that! Thank you for creating this.
Great message. Thank you for sharing this. God bless. Blessings on your son's upcoming wedding. Such a joy!
I can’t wait for your book! I just bought a freeze dryer because of your video’s. Thankyou.
Wow I love your approach to this subject. Definitely food for thought and so encouraging.
Thanks so much - it is an encouragement.
"Astronaut green beans "😂 when I was a kid it was a big deal to have freeze dried ice cream AKA Astronaut Ice Crea6😂
Thank you guys so much for making this particular video. I can't tell you how much I needed to hear everything y'all have said. Thanks again, God bless!
Glad it was helpful!
Can’t wait for your book!!
I think we are suffering from a "big things" mentality that we don't seek joy and gratitude in the ordinary, cause that is where the purpose and meaning in life comes from.
Oh, I like that…it’s a serious job (it’s important to do). I retired early from a job to do this one. Good to remember that.
I'm just starting to homestead. I moved an hour away from friends and my church family. They seem to be moving away from me because my lifestyle has changed. I met a new friend in our new neighborhood that has helped a lot. It's taking more time for my city husband to readjust to our new lifestyle.
I'm excited about Caroline's book. I can't wait to buy it.
One of my biggest problems with freeze-dried foods is what to do with it after it's freeze-dried, i.e. rehydrating, adding to dishes, etc. Could you add some of that into your book???
I love being at home after years of working.
Q - Carolyn, I was wondering, awhile back = several years ago - you showed a gift that Josh and your mom had given you, I think if was for your birthday, that I think was supposed to be used for creating your own essential oils, I was wondering if you have had an opportunity to use it yet, or have plans in the future to do so? Great video
I would love to see a video of this too.
I am looking so forward to your book on freeze-drying. I love the freeze-dryer but need more information.
Great podcast, beautifully stated.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve been homesteading for about 10 years and I’ve been watching you guys for many many many years. You taught me to can and bake bread and do herbal medicine and make cheese! My children that have been with me the whole time are growing up and not all of them want this lifestyle. How do I Deal with a teenager who wants to go get a fast food job and be out of the house a lot. I still need my farm hands and I miss the days when we all enjoyed this life together. It ends up being so much more work on the rest of us if some of them want to lead a different life now. So I’m trying to let them find their way a bit.
My thought- I’m not sure how old they are but let them go, then require them to help financially to help support the home since they are not doing farm/household chores. Maybe expect them to purchase some of their own food since they are not contributing to gardening and preservation. Let them pay for their own vehicle, insurance and gas. Slowly let them see how the world is, let them get a taste of having a boss and a work schedule that they have no choice in, let them spend their hard earned money on groceries……you’ll see a change !!!
@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 great ideas!
Thank yall for sharing and reminding me about fear and joy does not live together!..and being wise about responding to todays situations!
Carolyn, I have to ask, how do you make your coffee or cappacino?! Every time I see you with your coffee mug it makes me want a cup also and listen to what you have to say!
Carolyne, congratulations 🎉! Will we be able to pre-order your freezdrying book!?
I would love to get a freeze drying book! With all the people here on UA-cam that do shows on freeze drying and no one has put out a recipe book worth buying.
I'm hoping this video inspires me a bit because i just finished fixing my washer - and it still doesn't work. So now I'm in a pickle. With 6 kids at home and no money to spare, it can be hard to keep up.
God has a plan!!! Praying… ❤
Hi Tracy, Nothings worse than when expensive appliances need replacing.Something I decided some years ago is that I’m not going to buy any more new appliances. I’m going to replace them with secondhand items. Might that work for you? Do you have any secondhand or thrift shops near you or a Goodwill store or try Craig’s list . You might find something useful. Hope it works out for you😊
Crunchfreezed edit: or Snack-Dried! Freeze dried with the intent of eating as is.
No one here but me really wants to homestead. Also, how do you find joy in doing dishes or laundry. Super mundane tasks that happen daily. Love you guys. Thanks for the info you share. God bless you.
Sometimes I put on a podcast or music when I am doing laundry or dishes to make it more enjoyable. Then there is so much satisfaction seeing it all done.
@@amy-qq9og Thanks for the idea. ")
13:45 I think the word you're looking for is "crunchy" 😁
When will your freeze dryer book be available and how can it be obtained?
Is there a possibility that you can do a day in the life on your homestead and in your home. Would love to learn how you handle different things in a day. Please. Have a great day. God Bless you
Joy is fruit of the Holy Spirit. The real thing JOY can only be found by connection to the real thing HOLY SPIRIT.
Nothing is ever the same after one gets married. Christmas and other holidays etc are different.
Congratulations on the upcoming marriage
Question? How do you deal with situations where family and friends drop in? Being home has certainly come with challenges through the years, but I have found the last few years that I get bombard with family and friends that want to stop in or expect because I am home I am free to do anything. I do love to visit, don't get me wrong, I have just felt overwhelmed this summer with this topic. Is anyone else finding this an issue? And if so, how have you coped or handled it?
cooked seasoned,freezedried call them SNACKS.....ready to go camping food....
It's even harder when you are the only able bodied person in the house.
The relationships are a BIG deal when everyone is at home! There is a funny meme floating around on the internet right now that shows a husband who has just retired coming up with a homemaking "Efficiency Plan" for his wife. The punch line is: why wives live longer than their husbands. This is an issue at our house! Hubby has no idea what I have to get done in a day. NO IDEA! But I have to give him as much grace as I can because he is struggling with how he fits into the whole picture.
I have to ask....Why are you guys on separate feeds or rooms or area's? (video)
They explained at the beginning of the video. I wasn’t really listening, so I can’t answer the question for you, but if you go to the very beginning, you will hear it.
Just read y'all's info-11 Children? GOD bless you all!🙏💖💯📠
My fear is really hard to get rid of because I am disabled single and living on disability of 1000 per month. I fully trust the Lord, but I have days that are hard. I want to do what you do, but because of what's wrong with me, I can't
NO! Don’t settle for what “life” has dealt you. GOD HAS MORE! Praying His everlasting arms grab you up in His fully capable arms and heal you, reveal His supernatural plans for your life. Hope from Nova Scotia
I am a retired single & I think u have to purposely rewire your thoughts/mind to the things u can do. I have a friend that grows herbs in pots. Concentrate on eating healthy. I find freezing small portions & dehydrating (my friend gave me a dehydrator) is easier for me. God loves u & He will protect u. ❤
Focus on what you CAN do instead of fretting over what you cannot.
Thanks you all. I have a deep faith in God and the only thing bothering me is not being able to work. I appreciate all your encouragement 😊
I thought you already had a bread book out....
do all to the glory of God!!!! congrats on the wedding. really appreciate you two and your sharing your knowledge. perhaps, it is time to cut the chit chat as it really breaks up the video topic and it takes away from the time you have or we have to listen, to the topic at hand. the time has come that we really need your knowledge. thanks for listening
Excellent comment! TY
Why don’t you just go to the chapters section and pick where you want to start? That way you don’t have to sit through something you don’t enjoy and get to the nitty gritty.
I’m sorry that you see so much me centered in society. But, I live in a community that is filled with people who care more for the people that surround them. I need to believe that there are more givers than takers. Their voices just aren’t as loud.
The first rqt
Loving the Lord with all ur heart soul n mind
Otherwise, the kids will drive u nuts that you’re supposed to be loving on and training up as disciples incl academics
Joy comes from the Lord every morning.
Just say " Eat them freeze dried"
It can be done without “faith” in “Jesus”