Martens Minute

On this episode of the Martens Minute, Susan and Joe Bashta join me to share the incredible global journey they undertook to help their son find his voice. Susan and Joe’s son has autism and is nonverbal. Facing the reality of how profoundly limiting a life without communication would be, they began researching every possible way to open up channels for their son to express himself. Unfortunately,...

Tom Olson joins me to share his sobriety journey. Tom, a successful businessman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, found himself drinking every night to cope with the high pressures of his life. He continued this way for many years until his drinking began to disrupt his cherished family time. It was then, with the help of his family, that he realized functioning isn’t the same as thriving—and that he nee...

Pastor Jerry Bader returns to the show to talk about “Warming in the Heart.” When Jerry was on the show back in 2024, we discussed how he felt called to help the unhoused in his hometown of Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was planning a new program called “Warming in the Heart,” which would open churches once a week—during hours when local shelters were closed—to provide a warm, safe place for the unhous...

Martens Minute is back! Sorry for the long hiatus—I’ve had a very busy six months—but we’re finally returning! In this episode of Martens Minute, I sit down with Dr. James Harrigan to discuss our first two core principles: •  Every person has freedom and self-ownership. It is their human birthright. •  Every person has equal and immeasurable human value. We explore why these principles are so incr...

Nate Thurston, co-host of the Good Morning Liberty podcast and former guitarist for the band Darling Parade, joins me to share his powerful journey through alcoholism and recovery. He opens up about his struggles with alcohol and addiction as a touring musician, and how his alcoholism spiraled out of control as his music career came to an end, nearly costing him his life. With the support of his w...

Keisha Wheeler returns to share, with me, the incredible man her husband was and the foundation she created in his name.  He was an incredible servant of God and a servant leader of his community.  He spent his life giving to others and putting them first in every situation.  After his tragic passing, God opened Keisha's eyes to a need for grief counseling in her area.  So, she created the Patrick...

Keisha Wheeler joined me to discuss her homeschooling journey with her seven children.  Even through some of the most difficult valleys in life, she has navigated through with God as her guide and her community at her side.  She prepares her children for life by using every situation as a potential life lesson.  She also took her homeschooling knowledge and used it to create Life School Counseling...

Liza Howard, from Band of Runners, joined me to discuss her organization and how it is helping veteran and gold star families.  Band of Runners brings veterans and gold star families to trail camp and teaches them all about trail running.  They introduce them to the trail running community, all the therapeutic properties that running through nature can provide, and the fundamentals of the sport so...

Lawyer, podcaster, race director, and all-round incredible guy Scott Kummer joins me to tell his story.  Scott was faced with some unbelievable obstacles and struggles, but instead of letting those struggles define his life, he chose to take action.  He overcame addiction, went back to school to become the professional he wanted to be, and build the life he wanted.  In fact, in all aspects of his...

Kylia Kummer from Thrive Scholars joins me to discuss the incredible work she, and others from Thrive Scholars are doing supporting gifted students from under-resourced communities to achieve their full potential. Thrive Scholars is helping them to first prepare for college, then succeed in college, and ultimately helping them find their dream job post college.  Thrive Scholars is changing lives a...

In this episode I talked to Pastor Jerry Bader of Samaritan's Heart Mission Church about his incredible story.  Jerry was a majorly influential conservative talk show host for many years in the state of Wisconsin.  After becoming a believer in 2016 and having his career collapse around him in 2018 and 2019.  Jerry heard God calling him to ministry.  He is now making an incredible impact in his com...

In this episode I talk to Grace Dinkler.  Grace is the owner and operator of Farmstead Therapies in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.  We talk about her dream of creating Farmstead Therapies, and the accident that almost derailed her dreams.  It's a story of incredible strength and determination as she focused on her dreams of bringing the joys and therapeutic properties of caring for and bonding with animals...

In this follow up episode on the Adapted Sports League (ASL) I talk to Korey Kleinhans.  Korey was pivotal in bringing the ASL to the eastern Wisconsin area and growing it to the conference level league it is today.  We also discuss the future plans for the ASL in Wisconsin.  Information | Minnesota Adapted Athletics Association (mnadaptedathletics.com) martensminute@yahoo.com https://x.com/marten...

Today we are starting a style of episode called "Principles on Display" where I highlight people or organizations that are living out the principles.  Today we discussed some of the local school districts starting an adaptive sports league for special needs kids.   Email:  martensminute@yahoo.com Twitter or X:  https://x.com/martensminute?s=11&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg  

In this episode we finish up our three-episode series on the song "Rich Men North of Richmond" and the frustration we are seeing in our society right now caused by inflation.  We discuss steps we can take to overcome this inflation challenge and move ourselves in a healthier direction.   Twitter:  https://x.com/martensminute Email:  martensminute@yahoo.com  

In this episode we take a look one of the factors that is driving frustration in our society right now. Inflation. What causes it, and why it's happening right now.   Twitter: https://x.com/martensminute Email: martensminute@yahoo.com  

On this episode, we begin a series of episodes exploring why the Oliver Anthony Music's song, "Rich Men North of Richmond" has touched so many people from all walks of life.  In the next few episodes, we will talk about how we got to a place where a song like this can speak to so many people, and some steps we can take to move ourselves in a healthier direction.  Listen to Rich Men North of Richmo...

In this episode we talk about my experience, and observations from the Badger Trail Races.   ten junk miles  

On this episode we finish our deep dive through the principles by looking at principle number 4 and how we can build a kinder, more loving, and tolerant society. 

On this episode we dive into principle number 3 and how every person has the strength and ability to improve their life situation. 

In this episode we explore principle number 2 and how every person is equal with immeasurable human value.

In this episode we finish principle number one by exploring what it means to own your choices and the fruits of your labor.

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the first half of principle number one and explore what it means to own your mind, body, and speech.

In this episode we begin to explore the four principles that will become the foundation we will build this podcast upon.   Follow the show on Twitter @MartensMinute

In this introductory episode, I introduce myself and share my motivations for starting this podcast.  I also lay out the structure of the show, and what you can expect.