GDM Podcast

Dane Hagestad is back on the Green Dragon for another episode! Dane shares his lifelong struggle with migraine headaches and what cured him of them! It's something we did not expect, and a surprise when he found the cure. Then, we talk about his love for Disc Golf and his experience with the sport before we chat about his service as an agent in the Knights of Columbus with helping Catholic men...

We are so excited to welcome Kiley Houck to the 'cast! In this conversation, we talk about Kiley’s physical transformation that came from a change in mindset when she became her own ally. It’s so easy to get caught up in trying to change ourselves with self-deprecating motivation, but that only makes for short-term change. Kiley shares with us the hope that comes when we choose to be the encou...

The Iliad and Odyssey are considered the definitions of epics and they hold timeless truths of humanities' deepest questions. In this episode, Dr. Cooper shares his insight on the meaning of these ancient stories and the dynamics at play between the main characters. We hope you enjoy this episode as we explore the meaning of comedy and tragedy from the ancient Greek writers.   Resources: Dr. C...

We welcome Charles Hamm back for another episode on the Green Dragon. Charles is working on his third book, Refusing to have God in our Knowledge, where he discusses how askew our understanding of the world can become if scientists and authors try to eliminate God from our understanding of history and science. We also talk about ancient civilizations, problems with the evolutionary timeline, and o...

We welcome Joseph Susanka to the Green Dragon Podcast! Mr. Susanka studied film in college and shares with us his understanding of what makes a good, great or really bad movie. If you love watching film and the visual arts, you'll enjoy this episode. Both Jonathan and Mr. Susanka are avid movie watchers and they share some of their favorite movies and the reasons behind their choice. Hope you...

Nico is back on the Green Dragon to talk about the assassination attempt on Trump; how to mitigate the chances of that happening again; finding hope in God, and how to save our country and the world. Nico says it how it is. He is the host of the Nico Lagan Show and has appeared on numerous podcasts and shows, including the Sean Kelly Show. He is a growing voice for speaking the truth, advocating f...

Lloyd Larsen is the Republican Representative in the Wyoming State Legislature and has played a pivotal role in navigating the future of the economy in Wyoming. In this episode, we discuss how Wyoming must balance its budget according to its constitution, finding ways to supplant old and new energy productions, helping physically or mentally impaired adolescents, and making Wyoming a pioneer in nu...

We welcome Savannah Watson to the Green Dragon Podcast! Savannah is the current Deputy Director of Election Integrity for the CAGOP and the Founder of Young Women for America at Grand Canyon University where she just graduated. We talk about her accomplishments and goals in helping save America and what her thoughts are on the current situation of our country. As many of us see, America is in a ba...

We welcome Dr. Giesting back for another episode on the Green Dragon! We go everywhere with this episode. From talking about the difference between fusion and fission nuclear power, to the warring tribes in China that were called clicks, to water balloons–you’re going to find this conversation very fun to listen to! Resources:  Oswald Ripening: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostwald_ripening The Ne...

We are honored to have Dr. Stan Grove as our guest for this episode. We couldn’t stop taking notes in this conversation and we’re grateful we can share it with you. We delve into the definition of the Liberal Arts, their purpose, and why we should study them. We also talk about evolution and the case for its validity. Dr. Grove gives his approachable and insightful view of the topic and its surrou...

If aliens are real, does that mean that we ought to tell them about Jesus and Salvation History? Could we baptize E.T.? We hope you enjoy this episode from Fr. James Schumacher. This is his third appearance on the ‘cast and we dive into aliens, old historical legends, Columbus traversing the globe, WWII, if A.I can be intelligent, and much more! We packed a lot into this show. Green Dragon Channel...

The beaches are falling into the ocean, but thankfully we have Stephen–a geologist that helps reclaim the beaches on the East Coast. We had no idea that this was a problem until we met Stephen. We hope you enjoy this episode as he talks about his life, what got him into beach reclamation, his life for surfing, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode.  Green Dragon Channels:  Spotify: https:/...

We are delighted to welcome Sintia on the Green Dragon Podcast. Originally from Guatemala, Sintia has been a dedicated student of the Liberal Arts for her high school years into college. We talk about what intrigued her about philosophy, literature, and theology, differences between American culture and Central American Culture, the films of Terrence Malick, and more. We hope you enjoy this episod...

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Pavlos Papadopoulos on the Green Dragon Podcast.  Dr. Papadopoulos brings a rare depth of knowledge in political science, philosophy, and the humanities to the discussion of modern society. Join us for a conversation as we discuss America as an empire, Trump, presidents, pivotal points in American history, and more. Resources:  Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin...

Tonight we are joined by Dr. Tom Zimmer, the Executive Director of COR Ministries. An adventure with decades of experience in rock climbing, search and rescue, raft guiding, and mountaineering. Dr. Zimmer brings an incredible wealth of knowledge of the outdoors and how it can benefit human thriving domesticated culture. We discuss Wyoming Catholic College’s outdoor leadership program and how it’s...

Tonight we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Schubert, professor of literature at Wyoming Catholic College. In addition to her teaching, Dr. Schubert is a published author and public speaker. We discuss the role of literature in ethical education, the great scandal of comedy in storytelling, and how fiction shapes our moral conscience.   Resources:  Dr. Schubert’s Book: Jane Austen’s Romantic Medievalism:...

 Dr. Lasnoski is a former professor at Wyoming Catholic College and is now the president of San Damiano College in Springfield, Illinois. San Damiano College has undertaken a mission to unite the intellectual tradition with the manual arts of the trades. It is an exciting venture that we believe will deliver a wonderful formation for the men that attend this school.  For the second half of this ep...

Charles Hamm is a bestselling, international author of the book, Ponder on it Pilgrims . A Marine veteran, successful entrepreneur, and Texan-to-the-bone, Charles shares with us some thoughts and ideas that maybe we should ponder on, and what inspired him to become an author. “Rustic life doesn't mean rustic thinking”, and sometimes when we take a little time to reflect, we begin to see more o...

Theodore Roosevelt: The Old Lion Welcome to another episode of Foundations of freedom. This episode we will be exploring the remarkable journey of one of America's most dynamic and influential figures. From his early struggles with health to his rise as a fearless leader and conservationist, Theodore Roosevelt's life is a captivating story of perseverance, passion, and patriotism. Join us...

Tonight we sit down with Dr. Aaron Schubert. A biblical scholar, pastor, and professor, Dr. Schubert brings a wealth of knowledge about the church and scripture to share. We discuss perceived tensions between science and religion, the state of the larger protestant congregations, and yes, Joel Osteen. Will that last line get us sued? Green Dragon Channels:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7...

We welcome Dr. Paul Giesting to the Fireside where we discuss matter, geology, planets with possibility for life, AI technology, and a host of other topics. Dr. Giesting has been studying these topics for quite some time and shares with us some fascinating facts about our planet like: when or will the great volcano underneath Yellowstone blow? Did you know that earth is in an ice age? And what the...

We are joined by Steve Porkorny where he shares his transformative journey of overcoming porn addiction. Suffering from a traumatic event early in his life, Steve fell into this habit and felt like it was a hopeless struggle, but God made his test into his testimony where now he helps others overcome their addictions to find freedom once again. Follow Steve Porkorny and his Coaching Services here:...

We are joined by Madeleine Trull for this next episode of the Green Dragon Podcast. Maddie has been in theater for most of her life, and shares her experiences of being an actor, director, and a spectator of this art form. In this podcast, we talk about why theater is such a powerful medium for storytelling and what makes it different from film. We hope you enjoy this episode–it was a delight to h...

Join us in the conversation of what it means to be contemplative and what that looks like in our daily lives in our modern world.  Green Dragon Channels:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76O7Ukk... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greendragonp... Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2844032 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/lo... X/Twitter:   / greendragonpod   Website: https://lifel...

We are excited to have Joe Phillipps return for another episode on the Green Dragon Podcast! In today’s show, Joe shares his experience of the first year at law school. Intimidating but also exhilarating, Joe takes us through what daily life looks like for an aspiring lawyer. We touch on the Socratic method in the classroom and how being able to think on your own is what will distinguish you from...