Mind of the Messiah

Today's Quote: "Nothing gives a fearful man more courage than another's fear." - Umberto Eco

In 2018, I graduated from UW-Whitewater with a bachelor’s degree in Criminology, and a minor in Anthropology. College was by far some of the best years of my life, it was also a time that contained some of my darkest moments. Nevertheless, my time spent in Whitewater left a heavy imprint on who I am today. I had not returned to that city since I had graduated; life quickly went a different directi...

Holy shit, today marks my 100th episode! Boy, I couldn’t be happier with this road so far. Podcasting has been a major contributing factor to who I am today; there were a lot of unforeseen consequences once the ball started rolling. Out of all of the hobbies I pursue, most of my time has been dedicated to podcasting. Creatively, podcasting has opened up more doors for me than ever! As the show evo...

Today’s Quote: “We create to escape our suffering.” - Joe Rogan

Today’s episode covers my most recent experience at Apocalypse Paintball in Poynette, WI. My friends and I (about 23 of us) organized our first paintball excursion, it was the first time a majority of them had ever played! What was hyped up over the course of a couple weeks turned out to be an amazing time. Everyone involved was truly satisfied with how the day went, we cannot wait to return in th...

I finished filling every page of my green writing notebook a few days ago. In that notebook, I kept each week’s schedule, all my gathered research, and hundreds of project ideas. I wasn’t sure what to do with the book when the pages were finished, it didn’t feel right to set it aside forever. While flipping back through the pages, I was able to revisit those moments of writing and remember each id...

This episode is dedicated to a very special person in my life, Carmen! Today marks her 17th birthday. She is an amazing daughter and as parents, Kristin and I couldn’t be prouder with the woman she has become! As a person, Carmen has grown an incredible amount in just a few years. Today is a great moment to reflect on that progress! One more year till adulthood. We wish her the very best and canno...

Today's Quote: “Vision is the true creative rhythm.” - Robert Delaunay

Hello! Thanks for stopping by for another episode. Are you looking to expand your pool of podcasts? Need more of a conversational variety? Something a little extra to fill the time in your day? I have a list of podcast recommendations below, click the link to explore a new one. These are some of my favorite shows to tune in for, each one is included in my weekly routine. I hope you enjoy 😊 Check...

***DISCLAIMER*** Kristin and I have made the decision to discontinue our YouTube channel. However, I would like to keep this episode posted to document where this idea/project started. We will still have drone photographs on our Exposure page. Welcome back! I am very excited to announce our new YouTube channel, RVP From Above! This new platform will house all of our drone flights. On Exposure I am...

Welcome back! Let’s get into another segment of, Footprints and Photographs. April has been a complete mixed bag of weather; Mother Nature cannot figure out what season she wants to be. We have experienced snow, heavy rain, freezing temperatures, 80 degree weather, and multiple hail storms. Only in Wisconsin, right? However, not all has been unpredictable. Life in the Horicon Marsh is starting to...

Hey gang! Saddle in for another round of, Footprints and Photographs. Boy, this has been a strange weekend for us. A lot of unusual events occurred. With April ending, this sure has been a hell of a month. I’m glad it ended with a bang! This was a weekend I will never forget. Tune in to hear stories about our hazardous hike, what was believed to be a UFO encounter, and our trip to a haunted sanita...

Hello friends! This is a special episode for us due to a recent acquisition. The kids and I surprised Kristin with a DJI Mini 2 drone to celebrate her birthday! We have been having a lot of fun with this thing; there is definitely a lot to learn. We are incredibly impressed with how elaborate the technology is! This opens a whole new world of possibilities with our photography and hiking as well....

Hey gang. Quick episode today! As of Monday, my original microphone has malfunctioned beyond repair. Due to this, I ended up ordering another one. It is the same brand, but I have a different recording setup that I'm trying out. The audio may sound different than previous shows, but I'll play around with it and get it back on track. With that said, bear with me for the time being. Have a great day...

Today's Quote: "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible." - Tony Robbins

Today’s Quote: “The evolution of man is the evolution of his consciousness, and ‘consciousness’ cannot evolve unconsciously...” - George Gurdjieff

Alllllllright, let’s get to it! Here we go for more, Footprints and Photographs. Now that winter has reached its end, our travel and photography circumstances are beginning to change. We are ecstatic about the opportunities that warm weather will bring. It starts here! We chose to return to Harrington Beach State Park for a beach walk and forest hike. With our anniversary, Kristin’s birthday, and...

This episodes is dedicated to my wife, Kristin Hraban, who is celebrating her 39th birthday today!!!! We love you very much and hope you enjoy this celebration weekend. You deserve it more than anyone. You have added so much love and happiness to each one of our lives! We couldn't thank you enough for being who you are. Enjoy your big day! I love you, Kristin "Tonkie" Hraban. velvetm...

***APOLOGIES FOR THE REPOST*** I’m not sure what happened, but this episode has resurfaced. Since Anchor has been rebranded, I’ve run into nothing but technical issues with, Spotify for Podcasters. If you have already listened to this episode, please disregard this repost. If you have not, you can find the “July Skies” page on our Exposure platform. Sorry about the mix-up. Welcome back for more, F...

Good morning! We're back with some more, Footprints and Photographs. After what had felt like a lifelong wait, our trip to Michigan finally came. We were excited to have 5 nights to celebrate our time together. Unfortunately, we were snowed in for 3 of them. Our vacation was filled with unexpected snowstorms and less than appealing circumstances. That's okay, we still experienced a lot of...

Unfortunately, Spotify has decided to rebrand. Their podcast app has been renamed, Spotify for Podcasters (horrible name choice). Due to this, Anchor no longer exists. My URL will remain the same, all previous Anchor links will still direct you to my platform. To add insult to injury, they have canceled my Ambassador Ad as well. There will no longer be an advertisement at the end of each episode.

Hello all! Welcome to another segment of, Footprints and Photographs! March is FINALLY over; we’ve waited for what has felt like an eternity. It’s been a mentally taxing month for Red Velvet Photography. Between horrible weather patterns and minimal opportunities, we’ve hit a seasonal slump like no other. We are more than eager for April to arrive; our return to Michigan is only a few days away. W...

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We did it friends!!!! This episode marks one year of, Mind of the Messiah!! Today was a great fuckin' day, one I will never forget. It has been a hell of a ride and I couldn't be more appreciative of where I am. Thank you dearly to my listeners, your love and support has meant the world since day one. The unconditional encouragement has warmed my heart dearly and I appreciate every ounce of feedba...

Today's Quote: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson