Basecamp for Men E326: The Collective Narrative Fatigue

E326: The Collective Narrative Fatigue w Special Guest Dr. Chase Spears

 

E326 Introduction

I heard a new term this week….enshitification. As in the entire population is witnessing the enshitification of everything. Politics, education, culture, morals, the degradation of our cities. People all over the country have immense battle fatigue. We are tired of being punched in the face at every turn.

Politicians watch out for themselves or carry a Globalist/anti-America agenda. Government schooling dumbs down our kids or turns them into weak transgenderists. The cities look like shit (at least all the liberal ones do) and people are just fucking tired. I live here in Seattle and have bought a new house in the central part of the state. Far away from the drug addiction, homelessness, garbage and graffiti, and all the mental illness that so many of our citizens have here.

One of the great goals of the Marxist/Globalist agenda is to utterly demoralize humans and get them more and more dependent on the state. As far as I can see, they have done a really effective job on both of these and its downright depressing.

I don’t mean to hit such a bummer of a note this week but good Americans and good Christians seem over it all, don’t they? Even liberals look weak and defeated. I would say the consensus morale is bruised and bloodied and sick of being ruled over by Globalist pedophile Satanic elites who hate us. Pretty much sums it up the trenches.

But, on a better note (before we get to our excellent guest)

A couple of quotes for you before we get to today’s guest. First one is from the Hodge Twins who posted:

“A school in Washington state allegedly transitioned a girl without her parents knowledge or consent. They reportedly encouraged her to identify as a boy, roomed her with boys on school trips, gave her a secrete burner phone, and even pushed her to live with another family. Thankfully, her parents found out, immediately removed her from the school, moved out of state, and got her away from the situation. She is now reportedly thriving. This case highlights a growing and deeply disturbing problem: schools and staff actively working to undermine parental authority and push gender ideology on children in secret. Parents are being treated as obstacles instead of the primary decision-makers in their child’s life.”

From Dr. Paul McHugh, Professor of Psychiatry at John Hopkins School of Medicine who says: “Transgenderism is the only mental illness demanding that the rest of society adopt the patient’s delusion as part of the patient’s treatment.”

Oh, but you can‘t criticize the transgender narrative, that means you are an awful and hateful person, right?

My guest today is a military veteran and podcaster and the conversation gets into some great topics: the infestation of DEI in the military, the long-march of Marxism through our institutions and culture, and the attack Christians and their values throughout the past few decades.

Before that, let’s hear from our sponsor.

Chase Spears Bio

Dr. Chase Spears is a combat veteran who served as a U.S. pubic affairs officer for 20 years. Chase holds a PhD in leadership communication from Kansas State U. Dr. Spears is passionate about holding the military accountable to its Constitutional purpose. Chase is widely published in civil-military matters and is the creator and host of the podcast Finding Your Spine. Here is my interview with Dr. Chase Spears. 

E326 Final Thoughts-

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did with Chase Spears. Go check out his Finding Your Spine podcast wherever you listen to your pods. Thank you!

 

 

Basecamp for Men E299: What Keeps Us From One Another?

E299: What Keeps Us From One Another?

 

E299 Introduction

I love speaking with people who are a stand for humanity and children. And who carry truth and optimism about our future. There is a wonderful strength to these people that flies in the face of all the doom and gloom that we all hear.

Today, my guest and I range far and wide but one of the takeaways is the desire for unification in our country. Both sides have been traumatized by the divide. Family and long-time friend groups pulled apart by differences of opinion and the engine of social media that seems to know just how to trigger all of us.

One of the things I that came away with is my own desire to hear the other side. I think I have finally set aside my own hurt over having dear friends leave my orbit and I feel more steady now. Less reactive. And ready to serve more of humanity. Not just my fellow Conservatives. My guest and I share stories and a similar desire to start to heal what has ailed our fellow Americans, regardless of political orientation.

Today’s interview is a really good one and a little longer than usual so let’s get right to it.

 Jessica Arburn Bio

My guest today is Jessica Arburn. Jessica is mother, a patriot, and another walkaway from the left. She is also the Director of Mom-Army, a group of courageous women standing to protect our children . Here is my interview with Jessica Arburn.

E299 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Always great to connect with Jessica. I love people that are open to new conversations and I am looking forward to the Dad Army get together that Jessica mentioned. We’ll give you details as we know more.

 

Basecamp for Men E295: America, We Can Clear the Skies

E295: America, We Can Clear the Skies with Special Guest

Mark Herr

 

E295 Introduction

Well, we were all set for this interview and, as fate would have it, we had some tech difficulties (from my end) and had to postpone. And in the meantime, our beloved brother Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Murdered in front of his wife and young daughters.

To me, Charlie represented so many wonderful American attributes. He was unbelievably courageous, he inspired and led others, he was a Christian who wore his faith on his sleeve. And he LOVED America!

He loved all of it and could articulate this love with a wonderful blend of articulation, spirit, and humor. He was a stand for an America that could debate our differences. Where BOTH sides were heard and seen. It would be easy for the left to simply demonize him and call him names. This reflexive approach misses the larger context that Charlie and his legacy are pointing to. Something my guest eloquently expresses.

America is hurting right now. By ALL accounts. Everyone can sense that the nation has entered into a new phase. What will w all choose? What will you choose?

Like all entrenched conflicts, the nation is holding a collective trauma. That we have been disconnected and disregard by our fellow brothers and sisters. By our fellow AMERICANS. Nothing has seemed to heal this divide and now we have lost one of your bravest and brightest.

There is something about the episode today and my guest that stirred something in me. A missing piece that I personally have not been able to quite put my finger on.

See if you can see yourselves in today’s conversation. And I join you in prayer that America will do her work to clear the skies for ourselves, our children, and future generations. Enjoy the conversation. 

Mark Herr Bio-

My guest today is Mark Herr. Mark is a military veteran, the co-author of the book Speaking the Language of Liberty, a family man, and the founder of The Center for Self Governance. An organization making a huge impact on the way Americans heal and see a better way forward…for all of us. Here is my interview w Mark Herr. 

E295 Final Thoughts

I really loved this conversation and was moved my Mark’s mission and words. You can find him at www.centerforselfgovernance.com with all sorts of great classes and workshops. Go get yourself some new tools for the important next chapters in our nation.

The American Pulse E20: The American Heartbeat

E20: The American Heartbeat w Special Guest Robyn Balcom

 

E20 Introduction

One of the main reasons for creating this podcast was to give voice to WE THE PEOPLE. It is important that we hear from those that love this country unabashedly, like our founding fathers and so many Americans spanning generations across time and space. Preserving a love of our country and its founding principles and passing those down to the next generations is crucial if America is going to continue to lead this great human experiment in freedom and liberty and self-governance.

Remember my dear listeners, one of the goals of the Globalists is to strangle all national pride, whether that is in this country, Europe, or elsewhere. It is difficult to put forth things like the WEF’s Great Reset when you have people ike my guest today as as part of the Resistance, to use a Star Wars term.

You can be pro-humanity and still be pro-America or pro-country. I know tons of people like this. So if you happen to listen to MSM (does anyone listen to them anymore) and they say people that love America don’t care about people from other nations or don’t care about humans that don’t have a proper immigration papers, don’t believe them. It’s simply not true.

I loved interviewing my guest today. She exemplifies so much of what is happening right now. An activated grassroots patriot doing what she can do to locally move the needle. And a woman who keeps the possibility of dialogue with those that disagree with her views. This is something we are all striving for I think. I know I am. Enjoy the interview.

Robyn Balcom Bio

My guest today is Robyn Balcom. Robyn is an American patriot, a mother and grandmother, and the Chairwoman of LD12 right here in King County. Here is my interview w Robyn Balcom.

E20 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. I love to connect with people from all walks of life who love this country and want to see it thrive into the next epoch and are willing to roll up their sleeves to make sure its done. Super inspiring.

 

Basecamp for Men E286: On Duty with Jerrod Sessler

E286: On Duty with Jerrod Sessler

 

E286 Introduction

I met my guest today at the recent King Co Lincoln Day Dinner and really wanted to bring him on Basecamp. He is one of the true leaders of the America First movement here in WA state. A successful entrepreneur who feels called to stand up and fight for American values.

Not because it’s easy or because he thinks DC is so awesome or because he thinks he’ll make a bunch of money. He doesn’t need to. No, he does it because like President Trump, he loves this country and what we stand for and because over a million Americans have died in the line of duty so that we and our children can continue to enjoy our liberties.

We are living in times where our liberties have been under siege by those with more Marxist and Communist and Globalist leanings. If good Americans don’t stand up and do their part, how do we win? A WE THE PEOPLE movement has to have PEOPLE in the movement, are you following me?

What is “doing your part?” Well, it might be stepping up to be a local PCO or LD Chair. It might mean learning about how school boards work so you can start to make a difference there. It might be simply donating what you can to those candidates that align with your values like my guest today, who is fighting for us all. It will take a village to turn this around. Won‘t you please consider joining us in whatever way feels right for you? Thank you Basecampers.

My interview today ranges from Trump and the fight for America, to dynamics in the Republican party, to being on duty vs. being on liberty, and even a question about classic cars! Enjoy the interview.

Jerrod Sessler Bio

My guest today is Jerrod Sessler. Jerrod is a father and husband, a Navy veteran and a Christian, a successful entrepreneur, a NASCAR driver and a candidate in the mid-term elections for Washington State’s 4th Congressional District. Oh, and he is wholeheartedly endorsed by President Trump. Here is my interview with Jerrod Sessler.

E286 Final Thoughts

Well I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. What a great candidate for Congress. He is exactly the kind of man I want representing us in DC. You can find out more and support Jerrod’s run at www.jerrodforcongress.com. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.