About this episode
When Tim Eng, a West Point graduate, Iraq veteran, and now “The Homesteading Agent,” returned to the U.S. Military Academy for his 20-year reunion, he thought it would be just another family trip. But standing once again on those storied gray grounds, watching the cadets march in precision, something deeper began to unfold. In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Call to Farms, Tim and his wife, Sophia, open up about how West Point shaped him—the discipline, the grit, the scars, and the transformation that followed. They talk candidly about what it means to be forged by fire, about the tension between the soldier he became and the homesteader he is now, and how revisiting his past became an unexpected path toward healing, faith, and rediscovering love. This is not a typical reunion story. It’s part therapy, part testimony, and a look into legacy, sacrifice, and the cost of leadership. In this episode, Tim shares why he chose West Point and what it really takes to get in, the unspoken mental and physical toll of elite military training, and how war, family, and faith reshaped his definition of service. He also talks about the healing power of storytelling and returning to his roots. If you’ve ever wrestled with your past or wondered how to find purpose after seasons of duty and endurance, this episode will hit home. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Be sure to secure your ticket for the 2026 Homesteaders United Conference! Join Waitlist Here Tune in now and join the Call to Farms ! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!