Brad Bloom

Brad Bloom is the founder and publisher of ripen – a gardening lifestyle magazine, Faith & Fitness Magazine, Map A Travel Lifestyle Magazine and Shout! OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE. He is president of Lifestyle Media Group, a ministry that develops content to help you connect your daily lifestyle with the Christian faith. You can use the CONTACT US form to schedule him to speak at your church, organization, group, community gathering or event.

Brad Bloom

Brad Bloom is the founder and publisher of ripen – a gardening lifestyle magazine, Faith & Fitness Magazine, Map A Travel Lifestyle Magazine and Shout! OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE. He is president of Lifestyle Media Group, a ministry that develops content to help you connect your daily lifestyle with the Christian faith. You can use the CONTACT US form to schedule him to speak at your church, organization, group, community gathering or event.

Brad Bloom
Tending Our Faith
Learn, Do, Be – VIDEO
There are 3 key steps in gardening and many areas of life: learning, doing and then being - being the life of Christ to others.
Brad Bloom
The Growing Zone
To Realize A Dream – Joel Salatin – VIDEO
Joel Salatin is a farmer, author and influencer. His dream is a calling and purpose under the influence of God.
Brad Bloom
Digging-In
How To Get Kids Interested In Yard Work – VIDEO
Kids of all ages will do what you might not expect - Work! They enjoy activity, being productive, helping and getting dirty.
Brad Bloom
Food & Fellowship
Roasted Beet And Goat Cheese Salad – VIDEO
Do you like beets and goat cheese? Yes, no, maybe... Trust us when you add the maple syrup vinaigrette you're gonna love it
Brad Bloom
Cultivating Community – VIDEO
New Garden Farm is a garden ministry in North Carolina. Their regenerative gardening helps fellowship flourish.
Brad Bloom
God’s Hidden Treasures In The Garden – VIDEO
Shelley Cramm shares about the magic of hidden treasures - plants, experiences and the fellowship we have with God.
Brad Bloom
Tending Our Faith
Help Kids Find Joy In Yard Work
This story isn't really about getting yard work done. That'll happen. This is about helping kids grow into their full potential.
Brad Bloom
The Growing Zone
Redeeming The Dirt, Plant Simple Gardens To Share Jesus
Noah Sanders' ministry, Redeeming The Dirt, helps people plant simple gardens, train others and share the hope of Jesus.
Brad Bloom
Food & Fellowship
Gardens Produce Better PIZZA !
"Who want's pizza?!" It's the classic dinnertime shout-out to family and friends. Here's how to make your pizza better. Yum!
Brad Bloom
Features
Update To The Latest Version Of You
Running slow or crashing? Time for an update. Install Lifestyle Media Group's 2026 magazines for optimum performance.
Brad Bloom
Publisher's Letter
Stop & Gooooo With God!
As a kid did you ever eat dirt? Someone probably loudly told you to STOP! What do you need to stop so you can go with God?
Brad Bloom
The Nature Of God
The 2025 themes for ripen - a gardening lifestyle magazine focus on the nature of God. This is an overview of each issue.