The most inspiring and heartfelt podcasts you’ll ever listen to. Hosted by Plain Values magazine Publisher Marlin Miller, he regularly interviews the people with the stories, wisdom, and advice we all need to hear.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 50:08
Jeremy and Kelly Nussbaum are friends and family of Plain Values, being the parents of our very own customer service specialist, Daylan. They joined Marlin on the podcast for an…
Nov 11, 2026 · 2:51
In this Minute With Marlin , Marty and his daughter Elizabeth from Mackinac, Michigan, are in the studio to share a few heart-warming moments and many laughs with Marlin. They…
Nov 6, 2026 · 2:04:17
In this episode of the Plain Values podcast, Marlin sits down for a conversation spanning hundreds of years. John Miller has a few things to say about his anabaptist forefathers…
Nov 4, 2026 · 13:47
In this bonus episode of the Plain Values Podcast, Marlin and Carson Combs—a city planner for Licking County, Ohio—discuss the growth and multiplication of data centers across…
Oct 30, 2026 · 46:50
When you hear the name RuthAnn Zimmerman you think of homesteading. In today’s episode of the Plain Values Podcast , we hear the full story behind RuthAnn and Elvin’s journey to…
Oct 27, 2026 · 16:19
In today’s bonus conversation from the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin talks with Carson Combs about AI, the danger it poses, and the consequences it brings. Carson questions the…
Oct 23, 2026 · 1:22:06
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin sits down with Brian Troyer of Hope Bridge for a conversation about fostering communities and how Brian’s life led him into…
Oct 16, 2026 · 30:25
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin sits down with Rachel Baker of the 99+1 Foundation. Rachel grew up in Holmes County but now lives in Oklahoma where she works…
Oct 13, 2026 · 2:59
In this Minute With Marlin , Marlin is joined by his friends, Jerry and Lynn Wright, all the way from “the bad half of Washington.” They met at a homesteading event a few years…
Oct 9, 2026 · 1:00:27
In this episode of the Plain Values podcast, Dawn Combs joins Marlin for a conversation covering all the Big Corps–Big Ag, Big Food, Big Pharma, Big Chemical, Big Tech and…
Oct 6, 2026 · 3:00
In this episode of Minute with Marlin, Marlin traces the origins of the podcast all the way back to when his dad died, 15 years ago. A few months after Marlin’s dad passed, he,…
Oct 2, 2026 · 1:01:19
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast Marlin meets Ben Garrett, a woodworker (though he failed at that), pastor, writer, podcaster, and bigfoot researcher. Ben is the…
Sep 29, 2026 · 1:07
Where does the name “Plain Values” come from? The magazine was started 14 years ago within the Plain Community. Marlin himself was born Amish and still has many Amish family…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:01:18
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast Marlin finally sits down with Daniel Salatin—son of “the most famous farmer in America.” The conversation begins with Marlin asking…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:02
Do you have a story to tell? A story of miraculous nature or of ordinary faithfulness? A story of life and love, of grief and pain? The Plain Values podcast is here for stories…
Sep 18, 2026 · 53:51
In this episode of the Plain Values podcast, Marlin sits down a second time with Joel Salatin to discuss several cultural hot potatoes like Big Pharma, Big Ag, Big tech, and how…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:37
Marlin had never shot a deer before. His friend took him hunting for another chance at his luck. They were talking, laughing, and rattling some antlers to try to lure the deer…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:58
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:58
A tech company is scanning millions of old, rare books and then destroying them in the name of technological advancement. What happens when we destroy real things and replace…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:32:08
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast, Marlin continues his conversation with Larry from Pure Gift of God. What began as a simple fundraising and mentoring effort in 2013…
Sep 1, 2026 · 50:38
On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, friends and neighbors gathered at Plain Values HQ in Winesburg for an intimate house concert with singer-songwriter Chris Slaten, known as “Son of…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:54:41
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin sits down with Chris Slaten (better known as Son of Laughter) a Chattanooga musician, English literature teacher, husband to…
Aug 25, 2026 · 0:45
Have you ever heard the phrase “no two snowflakes are alike”? Marlin shares the fascinating story of Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, a self-educated farmer from Jericho, Vermont. In…
Aug 21, 2026 · 51:40
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Some stories remind us that humble beginnings and faithful stewardship can lead to extraordinary places. Ernie Hershberger grew up…
Aug 18, 2026 · 2:22
In 1976, Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis declared an Adoption Week to promote awareness of the need for fostering and adoption. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan expanded…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:31:04
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin finishes his conversation with Kevin Hewitt, a longtime foster-care worker whose decades of walking alongside families have…
Aug 11, 2026 · 3:00
Marlin and his daughter Adelaide were sitting on a bench watching the birds when a tiny gnat started buzzing around. Adelaide, who has Down syndrome, suddenly stopped talking and…
Aug 7, 2026 · 58:43
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast , host Marlin Miller sits down with Roc Baker to trace a life forged in West Virginia hills, Ohio oil fields, and deep family roots.…
Aug 4, 2026 · 2:45
Marlin reflects on the powerful imagery Jesus used when talking about the shepherd and his sheep. He recently became a shepherd himself, and he’s seen firsthand how sheep know…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:09:00
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast , host Marlin Miller sits down with Conrad Fisher, musician, producer, and founder of Ragamuffin Hall studio, for a rich conversation…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:29
A friend shared a powerful story with Marlin. He told him about a soldier-turned-missionary who was recruiting people to join him in one of the hardest, most dangerous places…
Jul 24, 2026 · 53:40
In this deeply personal episode of the Plain Values Podcast , John Moody joins Marlin to share his remarkable story of redemption, resilience, and resistance. John grew up in…
Jul 21, 2026 · 3:17
Grief is the price of love. That line, shared from the pulpit at a funeral, made Marlin pause and reflect. It caused him to consider how often we hold back from deep…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:09:58
In this moving episode of the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin sits down with Josh Troyer to share his remarkable journey of faith, resilience, and finding true identity in Christ.…
Jul 14, 2026 · 2:51
When Marlin and his brother were boys, they lived for the dirt pile… the “strip mine” in their mother’s garden. Armed with toy Caterpillar dozers and loaders, they dug huge holes…
Jul 10, 2026 · 52:21
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast , Marlin sits down with Dawn and Carson of Soda Farm to discuss their 20+ year journey of homesteading, natural health, and standing…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:38
Marlin will never forget the first time he saw homeless people. He was 20 or 21, skating under a bridge in Portland, Oregon with his brother. Across the way were a handful of men…
Jul 3, 2026 · 2:11:20
In this deeply moving episode of the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin Miller sits down for the second time with Aaron and Katie Ficker, who share their powerful journey of…
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:26
The concept of hospitality is simple on the surface: invite people over, share a meal, and talk. But Marlin believes it goes much deeper. Our Creator has placed within us a…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:41:59
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin Miller sits down with John Kempf, founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture. John shares his remarkable journey from a young boy…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:37
In a village in India, a mother was told by her own family to take her deformed baby boy to the trash heap and leave him there to die. The little boy, they said, would never walk…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:19:06
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin Miller sits down with longtime broadcaster Mark Zimmerman to explore his journey from growing up in Northeast Ohio to a rich…
Jun 16, 2026 · 0:45
We’ve been printing and mailing Plain Values for a long time using the postal system… and Marlin loves it. It’s expensive, but it’s great. In this charming Minute with Marlin ,…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:37:34
In this episode of the Plain Values Podcast , Marlin Miller sits down with Jed Johnson, founder of Wide Awake International, to hear how God led one ordinary family from Alaska…
Jun 9, 2026 · 0:59
In 1929, at the very beginning of the Great Depression, a man named Albert Brumley sat down in the northwest corner of Arkansas and wrote a song called “I’ll Fly Away.” It wasn’t…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:00:24
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Sophia Eng shares her family’s journey from Vietnamese refugee roots to a thriving 40-acre regenerative homestead in East Tennessee.…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:55
There are seasons when life brings deep, hard things … the loss of a spouse, the burial of a child, a long-term disability, or seasons of uncertainty and anxiety where God feels…
May 29, 2026 · 1:04:46
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Some people build businesses. Others build lives that point to something greater. In this powerful conversation, Derek and Lisa…
May 26, 2026 · 2:06
Marlin has always loved the simple, sensory pleasure of holding a real book or magazine; the feel of the paper, the weight in his hands. In this episode, he reflects on how rare…
May 22, 2026 · 1:53:11
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Some stories remind us that God still does the impossible. On a seemingly normal Monday morning in 2013, Becky Mast collapsed at…
May 19, 2026 · 1:24
As a young boy, Marlin watched a powerful storm roll through with tornadoes touching down nearby. A funnel cloud spun just 100 yards behind their house, hovering above the…
May 15, 2026 · 1:02:45
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast , Marlin sits down with his good friend Larry Yoder for a conversation about God’s incredible redeeming grace. Larry shares his…
May 12, 2026 · 1:58
It was a bitterly cold December day in 2016 (just 5 or 10 degrees) when Marlin, his brother, and a friend headed north to fly fish for steelhead. Marlin had years of experience…
May 8, 2026 · 1:08:34
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast , Marlin sits down with his longtime friend and former pastor, Marlin Beachy, for a raw and honest conversation about life, ministry,…
May 5, 2026 · 2:04
Things don’t always go according to plan. In this very first Minute with Marlin episode, Marlin Miller shares a memorable winter day when he and Lisa were trying to take their…
May 1, 2026 · 1:00:43
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast , Marlin sits down with his longtime friend and neighbor, Jerry Miller. Jerry shares his life on the family farm in Holmes County, 173…
Apr 24, 2026 · 53:23
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast, Marlin sits down with Aaron and Katie Ficker for the first of several conversations. Aaron, the oldest of eight, shares what it was…
Apr 17, 2026 · 59:32
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast , Marlin sits down with his neighbor and friend, retired judge Linda Kate. Linda shares her journey from a small-town Catholic…
Apr 10, 2026 · 2:06:24
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Marlin invites listeners into a warm, wide-ranging conversation with his friend Brian Dahlen. Brian spent 17 years hosting live…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:26:27
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Some stories remind us that God writes better endings than we ever could. Tom and Ferree Hardy both lost their spouses in 2000. Two…
Mar 27, 2026 · 54:59
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Kristen Smith never planned on becoming an herbalist. As the oldest of three, she grew up surrounded by farmland in northwest Ohio,…
Mar 20, 2026 · 2:00:47
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Some stories don’t just inspire you, they quietly rebuild your hope. That’s what happened the moment I sat down with Zach and Katie…
Mar 13, 2026 · 39:13
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Joni Eareckson Tada was 17 when a diving accident in 1967 left her quadriplegic. What followed was not defeat. She learned to paint…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:22:01
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Most of us have felt it… that quiet exhaustion when the body is running on empty and the spirit feels even emptier. Chris Zimmerman…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1:31:08
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … It was in his hometown church where Ryan Wolfe grew up and was drawn early to adults with intellectual disabilities who prayed,…
Feb 20, 2026 · 1:58:32
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … Melissa Brown never planned to lead Ohio’s largest faith-based residential home for teen survivors of sex trafficking. A Catalyst…
Feb 13, 2026 · 1:25:51
In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast , Bekah Hilty, executive director of the Pregnancy Care Center of Wayne County (in Ohio), shares her unexpected path into ministry.…
Feb 6, 2026 · 1:22:48
In this raw and unforgettable episode of The Plain Values Podcast , photographer Eric Brown opens his studio in rural Eastern NC and his life. He talks with Marlin about his time…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:55:38
Jake Drumm, a longtime paramedic now running Drumm Emergency Solutions and managing Watauga Flats Farm in East Tennessee, sat down for a raw, beautiful conversation. He shares…
Jan 23, 2026 · 38:40
In this warm, heartfelt episode, Chris and Kelli Coyne (owners of Muletown Coffee in Columbia, Tennessee) share the unlikely story of how a small coffee roasting operation became…
Jan 16, 2026 · 1:31:45
In a raw and moving episode of The Plain Values Podcast , Kevin Hewitt, CEO of Christian Children’s Home of Ohio, pulls back the curtain on a lifetime devoted to foster care,…
Jan 9, 2026 · 1:49:39
In this remarkable conversation, we sit down with Dr. Roberto Matthew — born in Cuba, shaped by revolution, exile, poverty, and perseverance to trace a life marked by danger,…
Jan 2, 2026 · 56:03
In this episode, we sit down with Buck Alford, an Atlanta native who traded suburban life for the wide-open fields and beauty of upstate New York. Buck shares the unexpected path…
Dec 26, 2025 · 50:57
In this week’s conversation, we sit down with therapist Kent Ernsting, a man shaped by a lifetime of caring for wounded hearts. Trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and…
Dec 19, 2025 · 1:31:46
Today’s episode is with our friend Dave Sims. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . Dave Sims is a man whose life was split cleanly in two by a single…
Dec 12, 2025 · 1:46:23
Today’s episode is with our friends Curt Yoder, Brian Yoder, and Mark Schlabach. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . In the rolling hills of Amish country,…
Dec 5, 2025 · 1:06:11
Today’s episode is with our friend Julie Kerby. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . Julie is the founder of Hope’s House Foster Closet and a woman who has…
Nov 21, 2025 · 2:20:21
Today’s episode is with our friends Chad and Kyla Kethcart. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . Chad and Kyla Kethcart’s journey began in the creative…
Nov 14, 2025 · 1:04:11
Today’s episode is with our friend Pam McCue. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . After a distinguished 30-year career as a senior executive in the U.S.…
Nov 7, 2025 · 57:20
Today’s episode is with our friend Griffin Long. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . Griffin and his wife Rachel live in Canton, OH with their three…
Oct 31, 2025 · 53:41
Today’s episode is with our dear friend Josh Thomas. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . As Co-Founder of The Homesteading Family and School of Traditional…
Oct 24, 2025 · 1:18:39
Today’s episode is with our dear friends Gabe and Mandy. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . Gabe McCauley is an actor and film director as well as the…
Oct 17, 2025 · 47:36
Today’s episode is with our dear friends Ryan and Sara. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . Ryan Heckert is first and foremost a Jesus follower, husband,…
Oct 10, 2025 · 1:21:29
Today’s episode is with our dear friend Sam Burchfield. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . Sam Burchfield is a musician. But wait, that’s an…
Oct 3, 2025 · 50:40
Today’s episode is with our dear friend Dave Stauffer. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . Dave is the Executive Director of SpringHaven Counseling Center…
Sep 26, 2025 · 26:41
Today’s episode is with our dear friend Steve Axtell. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com . Steve Axtell is the founder of Axtell Expressions, a…
Sep 19, 2025 · 56:02
Today’s episode is with our dear friend David Stelzer. Learn more about Plain Values at https://www.plainvalues.com . David Stelzer is the founder and CEO of the now legendary…
Sep 12, 2025 · 1:11:05
Today’s episode is with our dear friend Joel Salatin. Learn more about Plain Values at www.plainvalues.com . How do you describe a man like Joel Salatin? He’s been an absolute…
Sep 2, 2025 · 46:55
Today’s episode is with our dear friend Tristan Griffin. Learn more about Plain Values at www.plainvalues.com . Tristan began a beautiful project with his daughter's future in…
Sep 2, 2025 · 1:41:21
Today’s episode is with our dear friends from just down the road, Dale Cramer and John Schmid. Learn more about Plain Values at www.plainvalues.com . I was introduced to Dale…
Sep 2, 2025 · 1:27:56
Today’s episode is with our dear friends from just down the road, Shawn and Beth Dougherty. Learn more about Plain Values at www.plainvalues.com . Shawn and Beth bring light…
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