Episode
Minute with Marlin EP #1 - A Small Act of Kindness Can Go a Long Way
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- Plain Values Podcast
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- May 5, 2026
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- 124
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Summary
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 family to a little cabin for a much-needed getaway. What they didn’t plan on was waking up to a foot and a half of beautiful but heavy, powdery snow. After getting the tractor stuck while trying to clear the steep driveway, Marlin hooked a chain to their Subaru Outback to pull it out… only to bury the car as well. Hours behind schedule and frustrated, they finally got on the road. As they passed their elderly widow neighbor shoveling her sidewalk, Marlin pulled over. Despite being late and the chaos of the morning, they stopped to help her. A small act of kindness in the middle of their own struggle. Marlin’s gentle reminder is simple yet powerful: A small act of kindness can go a long way. These short, heartfelt Minutes with Marlin are quick moments of wisdom, faith, humility, and encouragement—perfect for busy homestead days when you need a reminder of what really matters. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com