Jeff Chu

In this insightful conversation, Jeff Chu, author of 'Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand', shares his extraordinary journey from journalism to farming as a self-identified Enneagram Six. He explores the surprising spiritual growth found in agriculture, lessons of trust and vulnerability, and the beauty of second chances. Jeff candidly discusses his struggles with anxiety while emphasizing the importance of community and the transformative power of embracing life's unpredictability. This engaging dialogue is rich with humor and wisdom that resonates with all.

In this engaging conversation, Jeff Chu, an award-winning journalist turned farmer and clergy, recounts his transformative journey from high-powered journalism to the Farminary. He delves into the profound question of life’s meaning, exploring how compost symbolizes redemption and hope. Jeff shares insights on vocational discernment, emphasizing the importance of community and patience. He highlights gardening as a practice that teaches humility and interdependence while redefining belonging and identity as a gay Chinese American. Friendship and the beauty of natural rhythms weave through his reflections.

In this conversation, Jeff Chu, an author, journalist, and ordained minister, shares his transformative journey from journalism to agrarian life. He reflects on his career crisis atop a Manhattan skyscraper, questioning the meaning of his work. At the Farminary, he learns that compost symbolizes hope and transformation. Jeff emphasizes the importance of belonging, slowing down to appreciate beauty, and the communal lessons of farming. He also discusses the value of friendship and the reclaiming of his cultural heritage through food, enriching his spiritual and vocational path.