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Come along with us as a gun nerd and a beer nut talk about cultural/political issues as well as review some local alcoholic drinks we enjoy. We believe that Christ is Lord over all things so we see nothing as off limits to discuss. While you may not agree with everything we say, maybe something that is said sparks a thought or challenges you in some way. We don't mind laughing at ourselves either.

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United States

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Come along with us as a gun nerd and a beer nut talk about cultural/political issues as well as review some local alcoholic drinks we enjoy. We believe that Christ is Lord over all things so we see nothing as off limits to discuss. While you may not agree with everything we say, maybe something that is said sparks a thought or challenges you in some way. We don't mind laughing at ourselves either.

Language:

English


Episodes

Gun Rights, COVID Clarity, and Father’s Leading Out Front - Ep 69

10/13/2023
We hang out at the Walton cabin and talk about the progression of 2nd Amendment court cases, check in on our post-COVID view of the world, and push us fathers to make changes in ourselves for the sake of our families. Fort George Fields of Green Fresh Hop IPA Reubens Brews Gorgeous Fresh Hop IPA Woodinville Whiskey Ginga Cask Bourbon

Duration:01:15:35

Find Your Why and Lean In Or Everything Starts With You, Dad - Episode 68

8/13/2023
In this episode we recap some summer actvities and give no reasonable explanation for the lack of episodes other than the fact that life is crazy. We discuss our frequently recurring topic of building resilient kids and that starting with father's having conviction about what they are doing and their own direction in life. We also get into some gun nerdery as per usual. Drinks: Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing A peated bourbon by Woodinville Whiskey

Duration:01:07:00

Children Exploited and A Murder Victimized? - Episode 67

4/3/2023
The Tennessee Covenant School shooter is revealed to be a biological female but “identifying” as a male. She murdered 3 children and 3 adults. Is it appropriate to mock an ungodly, defiant murderer? Also, does the Left care about children or are they more interested in explointing them for their own means? Beer: Founder’s Brewing CBC Barrel-Aged Stout 2019

Duration:01:26:14

Fathers, Defenders, Repenters: The Call to Live Up to Our Calling - Ep 66

3/2/2023
In this episode we really dig deep into why we are investing more into growing our own food, wanting to be more proficient with our firearms, and be the most honest and selfless husbands/fathers that we can be. How can we expect the next generation to stand on our shoulders if we aren't willing to live up to our own calling?

Duration:01:14:10

Guns, Beer, and Raising Resilient Kids - Ep 65

1/31/2023
This episode finally sees the reuniting of Josh and Ian after several months holiday and other related busy-ness for an episode of our standard format. We address some very practical, boots-on-the-ground parenting issues as well as some new ATF rule changes that have massive implications - that is if you're concerned about submitting to that dog slaughtering agency. Let us know your feedback!

Duration:01:03:03

Training That Never Ends or How to Build Kids and Dogs that You Don't Hate - Episode 64

1/9/2023
The Gun Nerd is absent on the this episode but we once again are joined by the amazing Housekeeper to discuss kid-raising and dog-training. Really we are just taking some principles from dog training and applying it to child rearing - nothing revolutionary but hope it's enjoyable. Next episode we'll be back with guns, beer and politics?

Duration:00:44:59

America, the Land of Homeless, Home of the Censored - Episode 63

10/12/2022
In episode 63 we address the attack on language and the insistence on altering definitions. We also ask the question, "Can a consistent Christian remain a-political or is politics a necessary component of the 'every square inch' Christian?" Beers: Samuel Smith's Welcome Back Ale Founder's Brewing Maple Mackinac Fudge KBS

Duration:01:19:45

Repentance and other Strategies for Reversing Course. - Ep 62

9/4/2022
The gang finally gets back together and kick things off asking, how do we dig ourselves out of this societal hole? Fossil fuels, evil. Solar and batteries, good. The poor of society be damned. By what standard can they make these claims? They want to claim what is “right” but also say we are here by accident. We wrap by concluding that repentance is the way forward. It’s just that “easy”. Beer: Stouticus Maximus by North Sound Brewing Matryoshka by Fort George Solitary Confinement with Vanilla by Skookum Brewing

Duration:01:05:08

Training Dogs and Kids - Episode 61

7/4/2022
In this episode the beer nut and his wife dive into the similarities between training a dog and training up children. There's a lot more similarities than you might think. Drinks Passionfruit Seltzer Water by Bubly Barrel-Aged Breakfast Stout by Skookum Brewery

Duration:00:47:44

The Second Amendment is Not for "Self Defense" - Ep 60

6/15/2022
Josh and Ian sit down to discuss what the 2A is primarily about and why that primary reason is important to protect. Are there other important reasons to have firearms? Yes. But what were the founding fathers primarily concerned about? Drinks: High West Double Rye Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof

Duration:01:25:20

Opportunistic Arguments, Nefarious Politicians, and a Lasting Legacy - Episode 59

6/3/2022
This is a unique episode with Ian and wife, Kim, without Josh, the gun nerd. We discuss many topics relating to raising children and the current national debate around firearms. Drinks vary from seltzer water to a barrel-aged stout.

Duration:00:50:10

BY WHAT STANDARD? or The Constitution Doesn't Work Without the Bible - Episode 58

5/3/2022
This winter has proven difficult to get together and record episodes but we finally found a break in our schedule to lay down some minutes. God is doing something in our country. Many are grasping for a moral standard but with no foundation to lean on. "Patriots" that love the result but don't necessarily know why. Ride the Spiral - Silver City Brewery Dormancy Stout - Bale Breaker

Duration:01:04:04

Putin, Gun Laws, and Other Forms of Overreach - Episode 57

3/7/2022
When you release an episode a week later than you record it, the news cycle has changed, infringing legislation has ACTUALLY passed (not just proposed) and the hip podcast we once were starts to sound like old news. Well, hopefully it's worth 45 min of your time and you'll glean something from it. We don't take offense if you skip over the "what we're drinking part" ;).

Duration:00:49:08

Grab Your Handle on the Battering Ram or How Are You Leading Your Household? - Episode 56

2/9/2022
We join up again to pontificate on the current happenings of the present day. Although we pray we are doing more than that, rather that we spur on the listener to love and good deeds. Love that follows God's guidelines. Good deeds that are bold and sometimes perhaps offensive. Hopefully it encourages you to go out and defy as well as obey, as unto God. The Imbibes Solitary Confinement Stout by Skookum Brewery Rye Bourbon by Knob Creek

Duration:00:53:06

Courage, Justice, and Responsibility in a World Gone Crazy - Episode 55

12/22/2021
We sit down on a rainy PNW day (as heard in the background) for a conversation about a couple recent court cases and how those might affect rulings in the future. As we mention in the episode, the basic "courage threshold" is going up so gird up your loins and get your house in order. Beer: 2017 Fremont Brewing B-Bomb Barrel Aged Sedna Tiramisu Stout from Ecliptic Brewing

Duration:01:03:59

Rogan, Biden and Cops - A Cabin Fireside Chat - Episode 54

10/27/2021
Josh and Ian sit down on a rainy Saturday to solve the world's problems. Everything is solved, now to get the answers to all the world... Oort Barrel-aged Stout by Ecliptic Brewing Cask Strength Bourbon by Woodinville Whiskey

Duration:00:52:23

Identifying as a Proverbs 31 Woman and other Sound Wisdom - Episode 53

9/23/2021
The Russian joins this episode to talk everything from current tyrannical overreach to Ben Franklins deism and even a little Roman history thrown in for good measure. Josh drops some hot soil talk (among more interesting topics). It's a wild ride but we actually come around to some sound thoughts by the end... I think. Beers: Parlor Trick by Skookum Shadow Rising by Skookum

Duration:01:20:57

Walking Defiantly in Obedience or Contrarianism is the Way - Episode 52

9/1/2021
While getting together to record has proved difficult in this period of life, we have not stopped thinking about how the Christian should respond to the tornado of events in front of us. We don't claim to have all the answers but hopefully the conversation provokes the right kind of thought and motivation.

Duration:01:01:41

A Russian Breaks Down the COVID Game Film with Confusing Analogies - Episode 51

7/12/2021
While the episodes have been fewer these days, we haven't forgotten our true calling as Contraratics. There's still craziness in the world and we need to keep preaching to ourselves that defying evil and obeying righteousness is good. Go and do GOOD.

Duration:01:04:44

The Contraratics Dry with Cal - A Car Ride - Episode 50

6/4/2021
We spent the weekend shooting and took the drive back to talk about some important topics - some related, some not to shooting. Calvin Higgins joins us and offers a welcome perspective as a teenager. Many topics are covered and it's worth a listen despite the road noise. Drinks: NONE

Duration:00:32:56