The Based Podcast

Fornication is one of those old timey words that needs to make a comeback to our modern parlance. Our culture is absolutely drunk on the proliferation of fornication. It's in our marketing, our movies and tv shows, all over our phones through social media and so-called "news". Selling illicit sex is a hugely profitable business, and everyone is susceptible to the temptation to indulge. In this discussion Chris & Pastor Randy discuss the many ways that Satan has normalized fornication in society, and what individually we can do to combat it.

Season 2 kicks off with the 1st in our series of LAYMAN vs. PASTOR, in which I interrogate a pastor for clarification on some of the issues of our modern times that confound us.This episode revolves around a devotional email that Pastor Randy Anderson (1st E Free Sioux Falls) recently sent out centered on Psalm 4:4 - "Be angry and do not sin: ponder in your own hearts in your own beds, and be silent. Selah"Seems simple, but does this mean that we are not to engage in the Culture Wars, or confront evil?

In this episode, we celebrate a local pastor for his fearless stance on preaching the entire bible to his congregation. One issue we discuss is his recent sermon on the “Pathetic Propaganda” used by the wicked to distort and weaken the sovereignty of Jesus, both during His time and now. We also touch on some churches falling prey to the “affirmation” cult and Theological Minimalism as a means to fill pews.GUESTPastor Randy Anderson“Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” —Romans 12:2

God made men to be lions, not love bunnies. The Campus Preacher is a living example of what it means to be a lion; as he travels the country preaching the Word of God, Based on the entire bible, to what must surely be the most hostile environment in modern America - the college campus. As we’ve stated in earlier shows, “kids are dumb”, and this hate-fact is truer than ever as modern college-age young adults have turbo-charged their lack of wisdom with an overdose of worthless and false data seasoned with regime-approved propaganda.Guest:Keith Darrell“Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God.” —2 Corinthians 2:17

Most believers know that our culture has become grossly "debased". How do we get "re-based"?Here we discuss the importance of Based Storytelling. For the most part, Christians have abandoned the field of storytelling in our modern times. But the Creator of the Universe, whom we serve, is the author of EVERY story; and of course Jesus was the most effective story (parable) teller of all time.One nugget from this discussion is that every story seems to contain the same three components that we all battle in our lives: World - Flesh - Devil.GUEST: Jason Farley"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe...” —Psalms 107:2

Sometimes, if one is seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, God will speak in VERY CLEAR language. This is what happened to our guest, as he contemplated his plans for his ministry on the Crow Creek Reservation. God told him to feed His people, every week, and He would handle the rest from there. Obedience leads to blessings; faithfulness in our works is Kingdom-building.Jeff also shares some hilarious stories about food-smuggling through roadblocks during the height of the “panicdemic”.Guest: Pastor Jeff Kuiper"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!" —Psalm 90:17

Much of our modern entertainment/propaganda creators push the fantasy that children are the source of magical special knowledge, while adults fiddle fart their way through life, one crisis to the next. But, what seasoned adults in “the real world” know is that kids are dumb™ and not to be listened to. However, in this episode we interview two exceptions to this rule. Young men (18 years old) who are Based on the Word and who just may provide the spark of hope that we are leaving this world in capable hands.Guests: Elijah Seymore & Caleb Hulsebus“...fools despise wisdom and instruction.” — Proverbs 1:7

The heart of anger beats to the pulsating sense of entitlement that “we deserve better than this!” Humility — the abandonment of the self-deception of control — is the antidote to anger.Derrick Marks is a recovering "angry man", Yankton Sioux Tribal Council member, pastor, based-on-the-word up and comer who joins us to discuss a condition that afflicts many young men — angry man syndrome. We also get into some thorny issues that you will hear nowhere else about the past and current tensions between Native Americans and non-Natives.Guest:Derrick Marks“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” — Ecclesiastes 7:9

Pastor Uri recently wrote an article for the Fight Laugh Feast magazine titled “CULTURE WARS & THE LAND GOD PROMISED”, in which these nuggets appeared:“In the last 50 years, many found the seduction of tranquility and monastic living more appealing than fighting the war for the land of Canaan.”“They will take their culture wars with an extra shot of espresso.”“Local pastors must speak clearly and unambiguously on these cultural issues.”Have you been trained to be a “Love Bunny” instead of a Lion? Maybe it’s time to do something about that.GUESTPastor Uri Brito"It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith." Romans 4:13

The “trans” movement has now zoomed in on the most vulnerable of humanity — children. Our guest @BillboardChris is putting his life on the line of the Culture War front lines, fighting the great battle of our time: the “Trans” movement. This sinister crusade is being perpetuated by some of our most trusted medical institutions, such as Boston Children’s Hospital, where Billboard Chris has protested the barbarism of performing double mastectomies and castrations on young teens. Some believe that the current obsession with “Gender Affirming Care” is a feint for the real longterm agenda of Transhumanism (look it up, if you dare).GUESTBillboard Chris (Elston)"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female He created them." —Genesis 1:27

What does it mean to base your business on the Word? Should believers feel morally obligated to apply Godly standards when they purchase goods and services?IMAGINE!In this show, Chris goes hard in-the-paint addressing all of the bad actors in the mattress industry; while laying out all the great reasons to Buy Local.SPONSOR: Comfort King Mattress Factory"The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." —Proverbs 12:22

Have you truly made God your co-pilot or is He serving up snacks in the back?Greg Gieske is a Based decorated Army veteran, talented professional photographer, and seeker of God’s truth in our modern world.Greg and his wife LaRae have allowed God’s will to forge their path, fulfilling His purpose to use their artistic talents to glorify Him, and serve their fellow humans.Topics covered: Photography, War, Rambo, Covid BusinessGuest: Greg Gieske"He refreshes my soul, He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake." — Psalm 23:3

For many of us parents, we simply are outgunned when it comes to influencing our children against our modern decadent, corrupted, pagan culture. As we recently heard a local pastor say, we are the most messaged humans in all of history. And honestly, the majority of the messaging is against our worldview, and offensive to our Creator.SO, what to do? In 2020, Jim Rieffenberger  joined with our very own Jeff Gould (America’s Storyteller) to create a great resource for parenting...Father's Wisdom. This series of 47 short audio stories  applies Godly wisdom to many of life’s practical challenges.GUEST: Jim Rieffenberger“Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” —Proverbs 13:10

Part of having a BASED worldview is utilizing a vocabulary that is biblical, truthful and absolutely fearless. Sin, taboo, perverse, meek, and providence are some of the words and concepts that seem to have been erased from our American non-church lingo. In this episode we discuss the value in bringing them back into our lexicon.“Therefore encourage one another with these words.” — 1 Thessalonians 4

As we shake our heads at the tyranny of the Canadian government, most of us don't even know the half of it.Trudeau and his cohort of maniacal busybody bureaucrats have their collective boot on the neck of the Church, and our new friend Andrew is one of the very, very few brave Christian leaders who are prepared to continue resisting their tyrannical overlords who want nothing less than absolute control over every word preached from the pulpit.GUESTSPastor Andrew DeBartolo and Adam Brown‘’Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God." — John Knox

This is a subject no one wants to talk about. There are not only many loved ones left wondering "why, why, why!?", but there even more people you know (perhaps even yourself ) who are struggling with the demonic pull—the voice that tells you that the world would “better off without you in it.”This is a lie from the Evil One, but that voice can sound just like our own voice. Brad Hearst with Survivors Joining for Hope has committed his life to helping those who’ve been scarred by suicide, and is asking folks to be aware of the possible threat in their own lives. To help prevent someone you love from choosing a permanent solution to a temporary problem.Guest:Brad Hearst”So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them.”  —Genesis 1:27 

Who wants to go to work?!Unfortunately, the events of the past few years have had a negative effect on Americans’ work ethic. Some speculate that it’s a direct result in the insidious influence of applied Marxism. Some say it’s a general malaise or a creeping nihilism that has infected the youth through the constant drip of the social media cesspool leakage media doom spreading. In this episode, we discuss what is looking like an epidemic: There simply are not enough young people in the job market with a strong work ethic. What to do…?“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." —Colossians 3:23

Youth sports, for many parents, becomes an all-consuming obsession into which they invest meaningful amounts of time, money and emotional energy, leading to idolatry.Coach Carl Teer founded CYAL (Christian Youth Activity League) at the urging of the Holy Spirit. His faithful service to this mission has allowed him to create opportunities for hundreds of local kids to experience Christ centered youth sports. WINNING is about more than numbers on a scoreboard.Guest:Coach Carl Teer“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”   —Ephesians 6:4

"Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his own spirit." — Proverbs 25One of Satan's most effective tools is the use of envy and greed, the twin destroyers of divine contentment and thankfulness. In this episode, we encourage men to adjust their "operating system" to thwart the enemy and see God's will for our journey.Teach your sons to adopt this rule: you do not have the RIGHT to look at a woman/girl's nakedness, EVEN IF she offers it.PORN: a lie that re-wires the brain, leading to depression and erectile dysfunction."Their end is destruction, their God is their belly and they glory in their shame." — Philippians 3:19-21

Spending  money in your local community is Based. Supporting your friends and neighbors who share our Heartland values, with companies that invest taxes, employ local folks and keep local charities afloat, is necessary in ensuring the continuation of our way of life. SCHEELS provides a rewarding experience for shoppers covering nearly every outdoor activity imaginable; encouraging your decision to buy local with their employment of staff that are friendly and most likely more knowledgeable about the hobbies that even you are passionate about!Guest:Josiah ChristofferBorn and raised in Minnesota, but happy that he has called South Dakota home for the last 18 years! He is married to his wife Melissa of 14 years, and have 3 children: Cali, Cohen and Camila. He has been a Scheels associate since 2004 and has loved every minute of it. Josiah's passions include the outdoors, hunting, fishing, watersports, music, Scheels, and Jesus.Sponsor: SCHEELS"Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character'." —1 Corinthians 15:33