On this episode of The Catholic Man Show, Adam and David welcome Brandon Sheard — homesteader, butcher, and teacher — to talk about the lost art of traditional husbandry and meat preservation. Brandon shares why skills like butchering, curing, and cooking matter for men, families, and Catholic culture.
From the cultural and spiritual meaning of feasts like Christmas, with roast goose and black and white pudding, to the role of men in providing for their households, Brandon offers both practical wisdom and timeless tradition. He also discusses his upcoming book on raising and harvesting pigs, plus the benefits of his membership site featuring step-by-step homesteading videos.
Listeners will learn how Catholic tradition, food, and masculinity intersect — and how reviving these skills can strengthen community and faith.
Episode Highlights:
- Why traditional meat preservation is vital for family and culture
- The role of feasts in Catholic tradition
- Practical skills every man should know in the kitchen and field
- Upcoming opportunities to learn butchering firsthand
Action items from this episode:
- Live lamb harvest and butchering demonstration at the Catholic Man Show campout
- October 2-day class on harvesting and butchering Dexter cattle
- Join the Farmstead Meatsmith Membership and get 1 month free by using "CatholicManShow" as a discount.