Episode 1: Getting Back to Eden - Danielle Hastings

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, homesteading, and motherhood.

Together, they discuss the Garden of Eden as more than a biblical story—it is a blueprint for human flourishing. This conversation invites listeners to consider how the natural world, meaningful community, and intentional stewardship can reconnect us to our people, our purpose, and the abundant life we were created for.

In this episode:

• Why modern life often leaves us feeling disconnected
• The relationship between identity, belonging, and place
• How gardening became a path to healing and spiritual renewal
• Lessons from motherhood, community, and stewardship
• What it means to "get back to Eden" in today's world

Whether you're a gardener, a person of faith, or simply longing for a deeper sense of purpose and connection, this episode offers a hopeful invitation to rediscover the sacred right beneath your feet.