Why the Ozarks for a refuge?

[@DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns]

Nice to hear your story. We moved here to the Missouri Ozarks as well almost 2 years ago after searching for many years on where to go. We are in south central MO and love it.

[@rosegarza676]

God lead me to your video. I was floored when you said God is calling his people to the ozarks. I've been telling people for years that God lead me to the ozarks. To this town that I had visited because of work for years. I didn't like this town but moved here. Because this is where God wanted me. Glory to God ( Yahweh ). Just had to share this.

[@lizpeszka7640]

Same here!

[@stryker3203]

What area?

[@topazfire974]

Me too .

[@MikeKunze-v6i]

My dad turned to Torah and moved to the ozarks in Missouri 3 years later Yahweh called me here too we spoke about how god is calling his people out here it surprised me seeing were far from the only ones that feel this way

[@timothyd.munday833]

I, too, love the Ozarks. I'm from North Missouri (lived here all my life except for my military career)....but nothing can beat the Ozarks. God bless you Pastor from a Pastor!

[@danonotinthelionsden]

Yah is calling His Good Shepherds this day. His Good Shepherds are to gather the flock. Soon.

[@melissahamilton3541]

We bought property earlier this year in the Missouri Ozarks. Went out and checked it out afterwards and it was everything we hoped for and more. The Ozarks is absolutely beautiful.

[@JerryThomas-x5j]

I want Missouri but they tax your retirement

[@3DTripper]

It's amazing, I feel God is calling me to the Ozarks... that is why I am looking into these videos. I have been a prepper for many years, but in the last few months I have had this calling to go to the Ozarks... When you said that many there believe God called them to the Ozarks I know exactly what you mean. Looking to start home steading and can't think of a better place to be.

[@jeansroses7249]

3d, have you made any progress toward that goal? btw, how did the Lord call you to the ozarks?

[@ManicSource]

Same here.

[@karenbartlett1307]

Many Northerners moved here after the "Civil" War. The reason they could is that the federal army burned the crops, farms and mills and killed the livestock. The Southerners who lived here had to move. It was just what the Northerners wanted, and they still do.

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

On the other paw....."Bloom where youre planted". I live in the California desert and cannot afford to live elsewhere, so for better or worse, this is my home. I make the best I can of it, make it as comfortable for my family as I can, and bottom line....we'll be okay, God willing.

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Good attitude but in August 2020, being in CA. is a bad situation

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

@@marymarysmarket3508 Perhaps, but it is where I live. I own my home so I own my land, I'm set up with a good church of close friends... Bottom line, this is the best I've got. Like it or lump it, your opinion...while it may be valid....matters diddly squat to me.

[@seanmullen2287]

I moved to south west Missouri 17 years ago from Massachusetts for most of the same reasons. No regrets, only went back to visit once and couldn't wait to get back to the Ozarks!

[@ivahill2280]

I was born and raised in the Ozarks in country and guess what !! after lots of moving around for 20 years I am back home ( in the Ozarks) on a little homestead and thank God for my being back where I belong with my children , grandchildren and great grandchildren (most of them ) around me . They have almost all gravitated back here too .

[@0004612]

I remember hearing a lot of retired military were advised to move to the ozarks in retirement.

[@mariandycus5368]

Jim bakkers Morningside has been packing them in for several years now.

[@Seasoncromwell]

I was looking through your channel to find this one specifically. Glad I found it.

[@arthurmann578]

Thank you for telling us your story about how you arrived in the Ozarks, Pastor Fox! God bless you and yours and be well!!

[@albanymtnlife]

I'm buying a 4 acre homestead in the ozarks...read to start our new life!

[@jefferywarren5349]

I'm trying to convince my wife that we have to go my kids are small but I don't want them to grow up

[@jefferywarren5349]

Up in fake and plastic life

[@jefferywarren5349]

It's going to be lot work but something you will not leave no matter what because you built with hands keeps my family safe

[@DDG-Goat-Farms]

I know this video is a few years old but my wife and i are moving to the ozarks in about a month got some acres and a home for my wife and son never even heard of you just stumbled across your video thank you my friend

[@AL_theDrifter]

I just bought my forever land in South central missouri for all the same reasons you did. Super excited to start a new and final chapter.

[@SCLARK2112]

We have a small 3 bedroom site built ranch on 1 acre with a small creek and pond here in eastern TN. We're way out in the country, living with the cows and goats, the taxes are super LOW (about $350.00 per year) and the people here are wonderful! We bought it in foreclosure for only $28,500 and we absolutely LOVE the place!

[@lisaraper8053]

Grew up in the Arkansas Ozarks. Can’t wait to move back as soon as possible I hope. I’m in Texas now. Which is good. But I feel like I need to get back home soon. Hopefully our plan will work out.

[@sonyahoryna9451]

It is a beautiful thing to share what you love about your homestead:) TY! I moved to the family ground 3000 acres homesteaded close to Roy Montana in 1910. I now live 40 miles north of Yellowstone National Park and wouldn't have it any other way!

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

I have backpacked several sections of the Ozark Trail. Great experience and the people are great there.

[@RemoteTactical]

we're making the journey this year (next month or two) to rural Texas. Out of Babylon (big city metro) will be a blessing

[@vortexpilot5096]

Kind of the Beverly Hillbillies in reverse, eh? "So they loaded up the truck and they moved to Arkansas -- Ozarks, that is. Off the grid. Sky full of stars." Thanks for the video.

[@takayama1638]

Yeah, old Jed Clampett was from Taney County, that's Branson area.

[@KingParisBuckingham]

Are you clowning my buddy calling him hillbillies? Hahaha

[@trooper2221]

nice area no doubt, I live east in Oklahoma.

[@moniquegibson3527]

I've been praying for confirmation regarding my move to the Ozarks. Now God needs to place the right buyer on his time. Thank you for your words Pastor. God bless you and your land.

[@chrispitzer8686]

My family (inlaws)have lived in the Ozarks(Arkansas ) for generations. And I have to say that generally speaking I concur with PJF. You keep to yours and they keep to theirs. I personally found everyone I have interacted with there were very friendly and welcoming. My plan is to be going there permanently soon.

[@hasdrubal121]

I like it Pastor Joe, your content on here is very honest and open for people to take heed or not. I "came out of her" six years ago with my family through trials and financial pressures. I'm now back in the rural area where I grew up. I now realise that it was by the Grace of God that I find myself where I am and raising my children with my wife in a far more family orientated community than where we were. Thank you and God bless

[@ashleyodell3778]

My husband and I were born and raised in Washington State. We were feeling led by the Holy Spirit to leave so we saved money, sold everything, packed up our motorhome and he led us to a small town just outside the Ozarks. This was 3.5 years ago now. ❤ Feel so blessed to be here.

[@ericmartin4560]

I was born in California but my family has been Arkansans for ever, my parents went to cali to make money and I never felt at home there, I always loved visiting family in Arkansas and when I got married and we had our first baby we packed up and moved to Gods country, Logan county Arkansas, now I do like Eurika springs, Harrison, Jasper area but the Magazine area is my home, yes it is tuff living compared to some but that keeps the riff raff out, love Arkansas and if ur in Mo ur our neighbor and Branson is a great vacation spot, I've been back here sense 1990 and don't plan on ever leaving, I too was a pastor but now I'm healing , too bad Christians don't always have a sweet spirit, God bless you and I appreciate ur vids

[@smalltowngirl1793]

Yahweh also sent my family to the Ozarks 6 years ago and I do not want to be anywhere else!!!! It's beautiful and such a quiet place. A blessing!!

[@steveontiveros5425]

I bought a 12 acre homestead 7 miles east of Springfield, mo . Its beautiful and the people are soooo friendly . Don't know why anyone in their right mind would want to leave this country. Even the towns are country here . California can sink anytime with all the flag hating weirdos and illegals and crooked politicians etc. Sure there are some riff raffs here but at least they stick out like sore thumbs ! All I can say is ...Heaven better come close to this or I'm coming back ! :)

[@ABin-zv1zq]

Hi Steve (neighbor) - My wife & I are building a new homestead about 5 mi SSE of your place. I visited Oxnard from time to time years ago while in the Seabees. Regards AB in 65809 -> 65742

[@serieelisedanielle9958]

i wish these vids would stop being made!!!! stop inviting other people to the area!!! weve tried so hard to keep these areas clean of the riff raff coming from other states bringing their Godless stupidity to stink up the state!! its full of rocks here and unable to be farmed--keep on going or stay where you are--youre foolishness isnt wanted here!!!!!!!!

[@jdickey333]

You are correct! Moved here in 2011 when praying about a place to retire. My husband and I had never been here…didn’t know anyone here, but God spoke NWA very clearly to us. I asked Him why and He said two things to me…’this is a place of refuge’, and the’ Word has fallen on good soil’ . Since then we keep hearing people say that God brought them here. And now…🚗🚙🚙🚗 crazy traffic!! But God will make new paths for His people!

[@barrywichman9709]

Don't blame you for not wanting everyone to move there. It looks nice and I particularly like the no building code and inspection. Have a great day

[@BoazsCrown222]

Thank you Pastor. You got me thinkin about this place. Great point about being out of the way of both faults and both coasts. Super point of the access to water!

[@thestonekingdomofyhwh7986]

MUCH LOVE TO YOU BROTHER! I'm headed that way next week!

[@baxterbdd5236]

I know that this video is from seven years ago, but it spoke to us! We're also from Washington state. Moved to SoCal 20+ years ago for my career, and now are about to retire. We've been called to the Ozarks as well! Our budget isn't 40k (those were the days, eh?), but we should be able to get 20+ acres with live water in our range. The main reasons we're choosing the Ozarks, though, are the people and values. Thank you for posting this all those many years ago! Bless you and yours.

[@mother.tressa1944]

Hi neighbor!! Ravenden Springs, Ar is my little hilltop sanctuary. Our FATHER brought my family here and I’m thankful every day GOD BLESS

[@matisyahup613]

I was born in New Jersey and have lived here all my life. I went to college in New York City, so spent a few years in my early twenties over there. Now that I am 32, I feel I want to get out of this part of the country. It is just too over crowded, too expensive, and people are very nasty. I think the wilderness or country life like that you have in the Ozarks is closer to g-d, and a more peaceful existence.

[@petqruseva]

😮 yes, but if you are used to New York, this is different ball game here. Very different mindset. They don't have any conveniences here, no big stores, no hospitals in the central north. No civilization. You better check the North West part than. There is more to do in it. But it is more expensive than the North Central AR. North Central is only hunting, canoeing and bicycling. But people are good.

[@Samayaslight]

We sold our home in Sedona, AZ and bought a farm in the Ozarks sight unseen on the internet! Normally, I would say that is a stupid move, but it was God guided and all fell in place. We've never been happier!

[@MikeKunze-v6i]

That is so awesome I worked in Sedona and lived in camp verde Yahweh called me to the ozarks as well

[@TanyaCoffman]

I just got chills watching your video. 5 years ago God laid it on my husband's heart to move to NWA. We uprooted and came and I have been sitting here for 3 years saying, "Now what God?" We unfortunately live in a POA area, but looking for an area as you described where we can have land, hives, garden & a small homestead community. I'm new to your channel and would like to thank you for the videos you have shared!

[@kevinmallory9458]

I inherited a place from my parents that borders the mark twain national forest wilderness area. About 10 miles from the back side of an army post which as a retiree will give good access to some facilities. Current plan is to retire in 2 years when I turn 64.

[@cheryll518]

We must be close neighbors, & about the same age, have you moved yet? My daughters & I moved to the ozarks in 2019 to start a hobby farm, no looking back, cuz we love it here!!!

[@EGlideKid]

We are in north-central Arkansas. Plenty of water and game, and lots of distance between us and neighbors, and no big cities around us. We love this part of the country.

[@daniela_nicole]

What area?

[@EGlideKid]

@@daniela_nicole Sorry, Danielle, didn’t see this till just now. We are near Mountain Home.

[@petqruseva]

We are moving also to the North Central Ozarks, near Calico Rock. From SE AR.

[@marydoherty9188]

i just bought 5.87 acres there in the missouri ozarks :) much love from the uk xxx

[@donpleis7281]

Thank you for your insight.

[@CelesteSeeker]

I have lived in the Missouri Ozarks all my life (with brief forays into other states), and love it! I have seen other beautiful places to live, in Illinois, Arkansas, Kansas, and Iowa. But since I'm here I plan to stay, unless God directs me elsewhere. But I hope He doesn't, because home and family are here :)

[@rickiefowler9001]

You mean oklahoma right MISSOURI sucks

[@BrianHall33]

Celeste Yvonne the ozarks are in Arkansas as well

[@BrianHall33]

Nancy Ruggeri yeah... I know

[@doroteoarango9606]

I live in California and really not liking this place at All

[@CelesteSeeker]

@@BrianHall33 Thats why I specified that I lived in the Missouri Ozarks, as opposed to the Ozarks region in other states.

[@mattmeagher365]

If you’re near a college town then you have to be near either Springfield, Rolla, Boliver or Fayetteville. Grew up on the Lake and if I could convince my wife to move we’d be there in a heartbeat. However, if you really 9:03 want remote check out the Kiamichi Mountains in Oklahoma.

[@jasonday8334]

Thank you for your service

[@aaronwelter8850]

Watching this video reminds me... I was called to arkansas several years ago.. Finally made the move four years ago... Love it here.. Yeah the wages aren't super high.. But for natural beauty and great people.. Ya just cant beat it!

[@captainobvious1721]

I moved to one of the other aforementioned places you described as being "colder". Yeah life is a bit more harsh in the winter here but there is usually a mass exodus (from the left coast tropical oriented people) after a hard winter.

[@Hebrew42Day]

We prayed for where to go, ended up in North Central Arkansas.

[@fuzzresponder2225]

Thanks, but you can keep it we are staying in our gated suburban lake-pool home with hospitals, shopping centers, emergency services only minutes away!

[@brianriley9426]

Too funny. I started my journey to the Ozarks in just the same way. Hello neighbor!

[@gailesmothers5833]

I was born and raised near the current river in the Ozarks. Happiest and most wholesome place in America. God and all his beauty can easily be seen and felt there

[@sgserene]

How do you get rid of the horse flies, chiggers and ticks on your property?

[@lwmitchell1092]

Paster Joe.I really do enjoy your vidios .I have watched probably 2 or 3 dozen and have learned from each one.I have lived in nw Ark. since 1963 having moved here from Fort Smith.You have encouraged me to get in better shape and I thank you.God Bless you and I believe you are a man worth knowing.Keep up your wonderful work.LWM.

[@jonathanmoore5140]

Center of the country also has strategic advantage to perpetuate normalcy for those you love in case of foreign invasion. No major targets advertised here. We should have plenty of notice when the signal goes up and theres at least a chance that major conflict doesn’t even make it this far inland.

[@ambu6478]

Man, we live in West Tennessee and go to the Ozarks quite a lot. I could have bought Ozark land a few years ago for a really good price... but now the real estate people with money have bought up the land and have jacked up the price to where it's not the good deal it once was. My loss . Good video.

[@ambu6478]

@@scraplifetrashtocash4551 Your exactly right. No offense, but the people who are posting videos on KZbin about how great and inexpensive it is to live in places like the Ozarks, are cutting their own throats. People in America are so greedy that they would think nothing of buying up all the land they could in the Ozarks, cutting the timber, raping the land, poisoning the water and destroying this beautiful piece of our country. It's happened before in other parts of America and will probably happen again.

[@fastenol1]

I'm in WA too Steve W. Wish we had more friends who are actively looking to carry on through any tough times, and helping others do the same. Pastor Fox, thanks for always sharing your wisdom with us. Love your videos!

[@tryingndoing]

Interesting. I had heard tidbits on you and SK videos but not the entirety. So many criss crossing things with your journeys and mine, ie, using that United Country whatever magazine we bought land/house in MN many yrs ago. And a good memory of an SIL summer training near Hot Springs, Arkansas as a 12 yr old. Beautiful. Loved the open heartedness of the folks there. Hopefully some day we will meet and I can chat with SK Yah willing. Back to studying Exodus. Shabbat shalom.

[@jeepgeek8467]

Pastor Joe, thanks ! Praise the Lamb!

[@marbleman52]

It's interesting to have read a lot of the comments where the person said that they were 'called' to move to the Ozarks. Well, so was I, but I have an added reason for that 'calling'; a 'calling' to come back home. My ancestors were among the very first few white folks that permanently settled along the White River, near Melbourne, Arkansas, way back in 1816. They established a town on the White River called Mt. Olive. Well, I had been living in the Dallas, Tx. area for 18 years...from about 1982-2000. I raised two children by myself, working my rear end off at a full time job and almost always with a part time job on the side just to keep the bills paid and keep a steady home life for us.But I started to get really burned out by the "big city' around 1997-98 and knew that I had to do something or have a complete breakdown. I had always wanted to move back to the Ozark foothills of N. Central Arkansas. I soon realized that my wishful desire to move back 'home' had become a real tugging, a 'calling', a being led to do more than just wish & hope. My kids were just out of H.S. and it took the next 2 years of getting things lined up properly and the kids off on their own with jobs and their own efficiency apt.; and me making several trips up here to nail down a job and a place to live before I knew that it would be right for me to move. And all throughout those 2 years, I knew..I knew...that I was being led to 'come home'. I told my friends that I didn't understand all of the reasons "Why" I had to move back here, but I knew that those reasons would become known at the proper time. I have been 'home' for 18 years now, my Daughter now lives here and her Daughter...my one & only Grandchild... is now here too. While in the Dallas area those years, we always lived in apts; I never could afford a house, even with my Veterans housing help...just way too expensive..unless I wanted to live in the bad part of town...and I mean BAD..! But after moving back, I soon found a house with a few acres and have been here ever since. Yep....I'm happy to be 'home'. I feel a very strong connection to my ancestors. Many people will think it's just nonsense, that connection that I feel, and that's okay by me, because I know better. Yep...I am glad that I finally made it back 'home' in the Ozarks, where I belong.

[@willhartgrave3130]

Huh I've been watching your show for a while now just now found out you live in the Ozarks now I wonder how close you live to me

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

I'm in Douglas county Missouri, just a little north of Mountain Home.

[@capecounty9542]

Set Apart Homestead im in Gainesville

[@billpearce5358]

Glad you chose that place. Your not too far from us in NE corner of Texas. Hope to visit you someday.

[@chrisadam8942]

I have ground in the Ozarks. We will be moving as soon as we sell the house we have here. It has been a dream for 14 years. Hope to be there soon . God has been calling us and we listen to him .

[@randymccloud1107]

I love going to the Ozarks and enjoy every minute I'm there. I would be so happy living there !!!

[@truthrecon4404]

was feeling the ozark tug from cali bay area, Yah since placed me in the norcal mountains. tho i still think about ozarks upon viewing such vids as these..

[@thebigjack6703]

Just got back from mark Twain national Forest. Love it there. Would love to explore the Arkansas portion of the ozarks

[@jarretmoore3858]

So is it same ...no codes in Missouri and Arkansas?

[@JohnDoe-zl6ph]

We live in the Ozarks as well. Most people can't handle living here which is a good thing in my opinion.

[@CM-ve1bz]

BATTLEMAIDEN AMERICA JohnDoe didn't give you an answer, so I'll give it a try. City dwellers would find it a great hardship for the nearest mom and pop store to be a 30 mile round trip as it is for me, and 25 miles to the nearest town of any size, to find even a Walmart, and Starbucks is out of the question. If I forget milk or bread, I just do without until the next trip. I'm not in the Ozarks, but deep in the woods a couple of hours south of there. Unless a person is self-sufficient, and can take care of their own, it would be an extremely miserable life. I was lucky enough to have a dad that insisted I learn how to do it all, if it's wood, metal, garden, or guns, I can probably handle it. I have never had to call "the guy" to fix much of anything for me. There has never been a paid repairman of any kind in my house or on my land. And the worst part for so many city people might be that, 4 generations of my family eat dinner together every Sunday, and they don't really see a need for that.

[@leroylowe5921]

@@CM-ve1bz I refuse to live anywhere that has a Starbucks. ^_-

[@CM-ve1bz]

Leroy Lowe Sounds like an excellent policy

[@lauraholmes9512]

Lol the first tick or snake is usually enough

[@whatabouttheearth]

Haha, such BS The Ozarks has Starbucks and Walmart and Mcdonalds and Malls in plenty of towns....I don't know what yall are thinking the ozarks is but it is a very large portion of Missouri (including the 3rd largest city and the state capitol) and a reasonably large area of Arkansas with plenty of decent sized towns. Its like everywhere else in that some people drive 30 minutes to town and some people live in the city or large towns, anyone who tells you otherwise is bullshitting. Noone "cant handle" the Ozarks

[@mattroberts9569]

Wow this just confirmed what I been feeling!!

[@vickielewallen3799]

Its nice to finally hear someone say "God" or "Most high God" led us here, or did this.." rather than the usual copout "the universe" did this. Thats what people say when they want to *sort of* acknowledge God, but not totally. I hear it often, and its cowardly, and sickening.

[@saltlight4005]

This is where God has been calling us to for the last two years. Corrie Ten Boom has an amazing story of what she saw when flying over NWA. The Ozarks are a prophetic place of refuge for the last days; I do believe that.

[@joeyperez8581]

Is the very north east corner of Oklahoma good, a little town called Grove.

[@hunzoogypsy7951]

thanks for the great info and vid....too bad I invested in northern California around 66 acres guess I should of settled in Missouri....used to live in Summersville....

[@bettymobley763]

I live at the bottom of the Ozarks in Arkansas. Would love to move to the mountains Maybe it would be a little cooler and less humidity.

[@ricksadler797]

Because of your advice I got 30 acres in Shannon county. Thank you Jesus Maybe we’ll hang out sometime 😀

[@reeblesnarfle5443]

Sounds like heaven with the wind rustling through the TREES! Even as a kid, I always wanted to live on a farm. Had dogs since 7, all of which, had come to me. All lab/retriever mixes. God has really good taste in dogs for me. Noticed yours in another video roaming around behind you, playing in the leaves checking stuff out. Nice friend. Have always been partial to elbow room.... Another monster video, pastor, thank you. A nice journey on this one! Thank you! God bless your fam.

[@rudyo8409]

Fantastic Vid" Thank you for sharing... Following your heart is inspiring. Wish you all the best !

[@patrickspeer2990]

Hi Joe. Are you on Rumble? I am on there now more though I still watch stuff on YT. I am a vet, Navy, and subscribed to Prepared Homestead on Rumble, he is or was on YT also. He is in Roby, MO, south of Fort Leonard Wood. I am now in Albuquerque, NM, hate it, one of the worst places to be. My family was planning to try to move to east TX. I have been on I40 thru MO and the Ozarks once, beautiful. I know where Rolla and Lebanon are. Is there a way I can talk to you about your community?

[@andrewelliott123]

I was looking at the Ozarks myself but I wasn't sure of going north or south. Looks like a beautiful place my kind of place. I'm not ready for retirement yet but I'm not far from it. Any good sources to check on laying there that you could recommend

[@zipi696]

How do you know that where where you live will not be affected by yellow stone or any other earthquake in the area ??

[@seichorn4079]

ok this is strange. after my divorce 15 years ago I felt drawn to move to appalachia to do mission work. Im a die hard christian but at that time I wasnt attending church, hadnt read the bible, or was leading a very christian life. why would I all of a sudden feel so drawn to mission work? recently I also felt a stong pull to the ozarks. so I visited tge southern ozarks this past April. I retire this year and plan to do 1 year of mission work in appalachia and the move permanently to the southern ozarks. I want to start a mission there. what is strange is this undeniable pull to these places as I have never been to either before. I truly believe its what GOD wants me to do.

[@godislove201]

My wife and I were lead to come to Missouri a year ago invited by a so called brother in Christ. He told us he had made a promise to God that he would share his blessing with a brother... This was in the making of 5 years of social media contact. I left Chicago in 2015 going to Palm Springs Ca. to meet my now wife of almost 3 years. I had come here to Missouri to meet in person and pick out the gifted 2 acres, which I only parceled out about 3/4 of an acre. Went back to Ca. to sell our mobile home, that took another 2 years, then came and started working on the property. I didnt feel right just taking the land and tried just to purchase it from his 80 acres, he insisted not to accept any money. I paid out for a road, well, electric and septic purchased a trailer and got ready to build our retirement home. At that point I told him I wanted a deed of ownership. He said okay, but then kept putting it off. To make a long story short, he started oppressing us by telling me what and what not I was allowed to do. No fires, no visitor stays, no one allowed to drive in without his knowledge and then started by telling me we have a spiritual wall between us... I had already befriended people here and my wife and I feel in live with the laid back friendliness of the area... I finally told him I cant build here without a deed. That's when he looked me right in the eye and said "I changed my mind" now the real Mark Obbink came forward, not the fake Christian brother. I had already spent $16.000.00 and he's changed his mind! I said that's okay just reimburse me the money I've spent and we'll be on our way. He sat on the couch, stuck his had down in his pants, stroked his beard and said "I ain't giving you shit" so much for trusting anyone ever again. In my youth I ran with a MC club and was known to fight at the drop of a hat, I like you was also ex-military. My flesh wanted to break him in half, my spirit wouldn't allow it. He doesn't realize the beating Yah saved him from... I realize he was a lesson and a steppingstone, because it is our fathers will for us to be here in Missouri. We purchased four acres that just happened to be listed on our 2nd wedding anniversary, right next to Bennett Springs. I do believe the Lord lead us here as you do, and he always shows us it's by his hand. Much love to you brother. I'll keep watching. peace.

[@ghostdog2898]

What a terrible experience. How's life been at new spot?

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

God has You Brother.....Him too 👍

[@DoctorMaxMoebius]

Good for you. Where were you living before the Ozarks? And you like your neighbors? What's the annual tax on $35K /62 acres? Food, energy costs? Bugs? Weather (humidity?)

[@jimmydee319]

Pastor Joe - What an awesome video - I don't know why, but you have become one of my absolute favorite KZbin guys. I would also like you to know that through listening to you and Pastor Dowell, the Israelite way is making more and more sense as the way to follow God. Heck, I even quit eating pork - and believe you me, I was a bacon eater, lol.

[@josephatnip2398]

I live in wappapello mo just in the foot hills had this place for 5 years as a weakened place but just moved and sold my home in st.louis luckily a week after the coronavirus stuff started it sold about two weeks after I moved everything went crazy up there I got out just in time

[@Tom-qx5nl]

Nice place there Pastor Joe, I'm doing something similar a bit east of you in Kentucky trying to establish a place of refuge for the family should hard time befall us. Lots of work as you well know. Love the videos and your concise communications skill. Keep them coming!!

[@rachelp.1833]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jodiwright7968]

That is awesome. I am thinking about relocating. I do not want to live in the desert.I am still undecided.

[@johnemerick5860]

Jodi Wright agreed

[@garybiggs9010]

I'm in a nearby state and went through the same routine in the late 80's. One United Country Real Estate agent and going to small town Real Estate offices and asking for listings of cheapest wooded land they had. Looked at a lot of junk until I found a diamond 30 acres for $475.00 an acre. Most the old guard neighbors are gun friendly farmers and ranchers. New arrivals are often prepper minded getting out of the city. Country living can be rough, especially if you have to commute to the city for work. So generally you only get newbies moving out here that really have that desire to be country people. I and 5 of my neighbors all have rifle and/or archery ranges! LOL

[@tuco8734]

Strange that I ran across this video . I want to move to the Mountain Home area of the Ozarks . I have lots of family that have been there since before the Civil War . Four generations of my family were born there . I was born in Los Angeles and have heard stories about the Ozarks all of my life . Finally went to a family reunion last year and I’m in love with those mountains. Really felt like I was finally home . Hoping to get something together in next couple years to move there .

[@RobertMoraleslv]

Any reccomendations on good counties or cities to live in, thinking about moving from Las Vegas, NV.

[@marks4]

I was out there for the last BOB this spring. It is beautiful country there, and you have some awesome property and great location.

[@catitude4]

I live in Maine. I think if SHTF happens, it would be the best place to be. Here is why. Low older population. Water is no problem, lots of rural area. No one will want to come here because it's cold. That's a plus actually. The horrds will be heading south because they are thinking longer growing season, more food. Well lots of good that's going to do you with more people heading your way who will want what you've got. You need to go to places they don't want to go to.

[@trooper2221]

ya not bad way of looking at it i suppose

[@jeansroses7249]

but isn't that the idea of these "enclaves" or homesteads of several families, who create a fortress around themselves and help each other ward off intruders?

[@MikeEHY]

“People who grew up with concrete roads are uncomfortable on gravel roads. And people who grew up on gravel roads are uneasy on concrete ones.” -PJF Also people migrating from the city will follow the path of least resistance on main roads rather than through back roads, forrest, and mountains.

[@robinaltman373]

In the days ahead Maine is supposed to rise up, whereas the rest of New England will be toast

[@_Cha-Ka]

I've lived there and I liked it but it doesn't have the best soil for growing food. Very rocky clay soil.

[@SeppyRyan]

WOW! I have recently become drawn to The Ozarks . I started mapping different ideal places to live and this Is it I just happened to You Tube Search,The OZARKS and your channel popped up Thanks. With Hope and Means I will find a place.

[@ardith11]

I've been warned to stay clear of the Springfield Mo area - seems we are not welcome. I love the rugged lands of the Ozarks - we are going to explore it more for a safe refuge. btw Shao is my dogs name :)

[@paulinek1967]

Found this interesting. I recently was led to leave mainstream Christianity and became a Torah Observant believer. Lately we have felt the pull to leave where we are in Fl and move to the mountains. We have been looking at property in the Ozarks, MO area. Hopefully we will be able to make the move soon. New subscriber.

[@ailynlouey9035]

Pauline K Shalom achote. My husband are also Torah Keeper and thinking to buy a property in the Ozark. Did you buy a property yet?

[@AnnCrumsMiniHomesteadNews]

We are not up in the mountains (kinda wish we were) but we are considered the foothills of the Ozarks. I love it, and we aren't far from beautiful terrain. I've lived other places. THIS is my home though. I was raised in a town not far from where I live now and wouldn't live there at all because it's grown way too much to suit me. I go there maybe once a month to shop for things I can't find more locally. That's it. lol

[@TheJacob1971]

I'm glad you mentioned the natural disasters, weather, and stuff - we just bought 10 acres down there! (yes, Minnesota is way too cold and by back can't take another cold winter!!)

[@TheJacob1971]

+TheJacob1971 my back ... not by back!

[@TheJacob1971]

update: we have moved to the Ozarks now! Living in-between Ava and Mountain Grove!

[@humblewarrior6585]

Very Inspiring ,Thanks for sharing Brother.

[@mistymojo7859]

We love you.i can't wait to relocate to ozarks too

[@jonathanmoore5140]

Same here Pastor Joe. Without question we were led here by the Holy Spirit. Left a beautiful home and business and all our friends and family in GA to be obedient. It’s so interesting I keep finding more and more people saying the same thing. COOHMP. I believe it’s a refuge of sorts in these last days.