GDM Podcast

In today's episode, Father takes us through the war in Iran, how to approach it in a good perspective, and a history of wars throughout Europe. Then, we talk about earnestness can be exasperating if it isn't followed with action. These and a few more topics made for a wonderful conversation with Father, and we're always so glad to have him on.   GDM Podcast:     Get in touch with a com...

Maddie joins us to tell about a new play that she wrote called Detente. In this play, she explores a personal question she has had for years and how she chose to make something her own. We also explore about what makes someone a good actor and why we love to watch certain people in plays or movies. It's always a joy having Maddie on and we hope you enjoy this episode!     Resources:   - Peculi...

There is a call for the prince to bear the sword, i.e. to wield power for a good end. Sometimes it's thought that good leaders should be pacifists, far from it. They should be feared by those who intend to do harm to their subjects. This subject and much more are covered with Fr. Schumacher. We also talk about Cicero, what the purpose of law is, and the marvelous nature of human beings. It&#39...

We're really excited to welcome Jake back on the 'cast. In this episode, we dive into self-defense and the mindset behind how to defend yourself, and then we move into discussing responsibility and what it means to accept the troubles that come our way in life. It's always fun to chat with Jake and we can't wait to have him back on. Resources: USPSA: https://uspsa.org/ GDM Podcast:...

We're very excited to welcome Zach on the podcast. Zach is a mutually friend of ours, and in our conversation tonight, we talk about the importance of thinking about Faith as relationship, daring adventures in the back country, and some common patterns in marriages to focus on and avoid. We touch on this last subject because Zach and his wife are marriage counselors. There are many new thought...

We're so excited to welcome Jack to the show! Jack is a man of so many talents, from mechanic to musician, he has a deep love for learning and sharing that with others. In this episode, he shares about whiskey and all that goes into making the different types. Then, we go into chainsaws - it's such a cool world. We had no idea how much went into these tools. From there, we chat about pathw...

We welcome Sintia back to the 'cast to discuss her thoughts from her senior thesis at Wyoming Catholic College. The subject of her thesis is about the development of the city from Cain to David, a narrative that shows the capacity for good or harm from a city: a truly incredible work. She shares with us some of the insights she has made since writing her thesis that really expand this Biblical...

It's a pleasure to welcome Dr. Linh to the 'cast. Becoming a professional musician take incredible time and commitment, and Linh shares with us her journey through the musical arts, her mindset through that experience, and then share how that same mentality aligns in her new career as a financial guide. It's pretty wild how much there is to know about finances and how it all goes toget...

Ken has really done it all. Ken was a Spanish and HS ESL teacher in NY (1977-79), then took a job teaching English to the Saudi Arabian family in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1979-85).  Returned to the States and obtained an MBA, then recruited by the FBI where he worked Counter-Terrorism matters for three years, transferred to USAID (fraud cases) and worked overseas in Latin America. Ken has also receiv...

We welcome Dr. Paul Giesting again on the cast' as we dive into some very interesting history from South America, from when it first was discovered to present day. Dr. Giesting always shares some fascinating knowledge and information from all types of subjects and it's always fun when he joins us. We hope you enjoy this episode.     Green Dragon: Get in touch with a comment or reach us at....

We all have those moments when a friend or someone we know just drops the perfect line in the moment, and that wit can be really funny. We welcome Dr. TIffany Schubert back to the 'cast to talk about what inspires wit, if we can develop it, and how to best use our won humor to elevate others. We hope you enjoy this episode. It's always a pleasure to have Dr. Schubert join us. Dr. Schubert&...

On January 3rd, Trump seized a dictator for crimes against America. A swift move that brought hope for liberty to the Venezulean people. Fr. Schumacher joins us to describe why Trump's actions should be applauded. we break down the distinctions between an Act of War, a State of War, and the President's responsibilities to his country and citizens therein. A great conversation, one that we...

Joseph Phillipps ans Adam Myers are beginning their last semester of law school and in this episode share their latest competitions both in mock trial and appellate courts. Joe returns on the 'cast and is joined with his good friend and Adam Myers. Adam is no. 1 in his class and Joe is no. 2. Both study and work through their assignments together, enabling each other to amplify their skills si...

On January 2nd, 2026, Trump and his administration pulled off one of the most successful apprehensions of an enemy to the U.S. in recent history. We had to have Dr. Pavlos Papadopolous on to give us a perspective based in history and how to interpret what this might mean for the future. This is a very enlightening and interesting conversation on America's role in dealing with foreign enemies,...

Gates Richards joins on this episode of the 'cast. Gates is a soccer coach for many of the leagues in the Lander/Wyoming area, and in our conversation tonight, he shares with us how he teaches his players to play their best games: on and off the court. Gates shares timeless wisdom that can be implemented in any area of life. It was so much fun having Gates on, and we can't wait until he jo...

Church and State: how should they interact with each other? A question that has begged the attention of the world for centuries. We know that some separation is good, but what does good harmony look like? Fr. Schumacher uncovers many of the principles to understand this question properly, and shows many examples of the harmonious interaction between Church and State and also the tragic consequence...

We are delighted to have Dr. Daniel Shields join us for this episode of the Green Dragon Podcast. Our conversation with Dr. Shields is about one of the arguments for God's existence, referred to as the Unmoved Mover argument. Dr. Shields shares with us how the reasoning for God's existence is logical both in natural reason and with the discoveries in science. It's truly fascinating hea...

We speak from our beliefs, whether those beliefs are true or false. Since every action we make is based on a belief of some kind, we need to act from truth instead of a lie. Today, Elizabeth Rensch joins us on the podcast to discuss how to have better mindsets and beliefs about ourselves that are true and lead to a better life. It was a pleasure having Elizabeth join us, and we hope to have her on...

We're thrilled to introduce you to Ian Smith. He is a professional outdoor instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School, referred to as NOLS. His journey in becoming an instructor was an unexpected turning point when he decided to attend a 4 month course in Chile before attending law school. This NOLS course showed him how much he loved the outdoors and decided to take a new path wher...

We are very happy to welcome Fr. Albert to the podcast. Fr. Albert is a native of the Phillipines and came to America in his service as a priest. We talk about what life looks like as a priest and how that looks serving in a foreign country. Then, we discuss finding one's vocation in life: a topic that Fr. Albert shares some great wisdom on. Our conversation ends on asking the question of what...

We are delighted to welcome Fr. Schumacher back to the podcast where Father and Jonathan discuss history in it's different interpretations in cinema. We hope you enjoy their conversation.   Green Dragon: Get in touch with a comment or reach us at... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greendragonpodcast X/Twitter: https://x.com/GreenDragonPod Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greendragonpodcas...

There is a lot of new information about health practices in the world, and it's hard to know what are the most effective ways in reclaiming your health. Our guest, Jake Hart, has gone through hundreds of health protocols personally to reclaim his health and shares with us the wonders of mineral balancing: a protocol that focuses on obtaining the proper ratio of minerals in the body to help all...

Behavior is a language of value: what we do is what we believe is the important thing. The question is: what are we ultimately giving our lives to? The is a question that we talk about with our guest, Jacob Ramaekers. This leads us into the discussion of temptation and choosing better goods than what may be self-serving ends. It was a real joy having Jacob join us and we can't wait to have him...

Usually under every epidemic that sweeps society, there is an underlying issue that isn't talked about, and this is true for the porn epidemic. Steve Pokorny is the founder and lead coach of Freedom Coaching, a counseling initiative helping so many people find freedom again. He joins us again to speak about how we move past the prison of compulsion and live once again in the beautiful reality...

We are delighted to have Dr. Tiffany Schubert come back on the 'cast after her trip to Europe. While she was there, she had the opportunity to see some of Bernini's sculptures, which are considered some of the greatest works of art ever carved into stone. We talk about the sublime, a term to describe something that is present in beauty, often indescribable with words. we then continue with...