Mind of the Messiah

Hi folks. After maintaining a high level of anticipation during the last four months, our big day finally showed up - the Pantera concert. I have been a lifelong fan of this heavy metal group; my history with the band goes as far back as I can remember! With that said, this was a very nostalgic experience that was shared with some of my closest friends/family. This was a concert that’ll never be f...

Hey gang! Welcome to my second installment of, Top of Mind. Today’s episode was inspired by a recent life event - trading in my Mustang for a family vehicle. I ponder the concepts of letting go of sentimental materials, how memories impact our attachments, and an overview of how letting go of the old opens new doors moving forward. As always, thank you for tuning in!

Hi folks! Welcome back for another round of, Footprints and Photographs. July has been a nice change of pace for us; much different than how June was. Life has calmed down a bit (in certain areas) and we couldn’t be more ecstatic about that! We’ve taken advantage of our peaceful moments, while filling as much of our time possible with each other’s company. Many of our days have been spent kicking...

Today's Quote: "Their rooms are oval, their game is global." - Ice T

Hey gang! Welcome to my first episode of, Top of Mind. Today’s segment is an open examination of our existence in this expansive universe. In a universe where we can see 13 billion light years away, why haven’t we found anything like us? As human beings, are we alone? Is there life out there? Or are we creatures that are caught on a a giant rock while we drift through the vastness of space? Tune i...

Today's Quote: "You think freedom is money, well, money has an end." - David Gunn

Hello! Welcome back for another segment of, Footprints and Photographs. Our latest getaway was supposed to be to the Shalom Wildlife Refuge. However, things didn’t play out the way we had anticipated. Because of a massive letdown we were forced to pick a new destination for the day. That was okay! We couldn’t have picked a better and more convenient spot - Lizard Mound State Park. I’m glad we foun...

Howdy! Saddle up for a new show segment I call, Top of Mind. I’m very excited to start this new project; the content and recording style will be significantly different from any other episode of mine. What’s to be expected? Each episode will be recorded with a handheld digital recorder. Top of Mind is an “on-the-go” type of show, so I will be able to record content no matter where I am. The topics...

Today’s episode is dedicated to my sister, Kylle, who is celebrating her 23rd birthday! Congratulations! Kristin and I are proud to see her grow up and reach such a transitional age. It is sad and crazy to realize how much time has went by, and how quickly it’s happened. I wanted to sit down behind the mic today, not only to congratulate her, but to offer some advice as she continues to become an...

Happy Fourth of July! It’s a great day to fire up the grill, surround yourself with loved ones, knock a cold one back, and appreciate the significance of what it means to be an American. America has had a long history of ups and downs, all have lead us to this point in our country’s progression. Regardless of the ups and downs, through all the struggles and challenges, this nation is an amazing pl...

Hi friends! Today’s episode is a reflection of my most recent interview with Kylle Hraban. This interview was different in almost every aspect from our previous sit-downs. The entire experience was exciting and new; we even had a special guest for the first time! I was nervous about approaching this interview in a new fashion, but we were rewarded heavily for doing so. We shared a lot of laughs, i...

Pull up a chair folks, it’s time to take inventory! It is hard to believe that half of the year is already over. Time is moving way to quickly. With that said, I wanted to sit down and reflect on how the first half of this year has went. Between the Exposure pages and the Mind of the Messiah podcast, we’ve been extremely busy with projects. I couldn’t be happier with the way things have been movin...

Welcome back for another cup! I'm grateful that I was able to sit down with my sister, Kylle Hraban, and hash out our fourth interview together. Recently returning from Colorado, I wanted to get her on the show and talk about the wonderful experiences she endured while traveling. Not only was this a unique traveling experience for her, but this was also her first trip using a brand new 500mm Nikon...

Today's Quote: "Investment in travel is an investment in yourself." - Matthew Karsten

Mornin' everyone. Thanks for stopping by for another segment of, Footprints and Photographs. We have finally made it to the end of June! Thank goodness. It has been a challenging month for Kristin and I, by far the most difficult circumstances we've had to face. Nevertheless, we were still able to create some great Exposure pages for this month that we are very proud of. Summertime photography is...

Mornin’ everyone. Welcome back to, Footprints and Photographs. June remains a chaotic month for us, our reality continues to be altered daily. Nevertheless, we’ve always relied on nature to rebalance ourselves. We decided to retreat to one of our favorite hiking spots, Harrington Beach State Park. This was our fourth time returning to this location; upon each visit we’ve stumbled upon new adventur...

Today’s Quote: “No pressure, no diamonds.” - Thomas Carlyle

Welcome to my fourth book review. Today’s episode covers my most recent read - War Is a Racket by General Smedley D. Butler. Published in 1935, this title is a compelling analysis of wartime spending during the World War. Butler examines the relationship between the government, military-industrial complex, and American citizens/soldiers. It was heartbreaking to discover the extent of wartime spend...

Hey gang! Welcome back for another round of, Footprints and Photographs. June has been interesting to say the least, our month has started on a rough road. That is okay, life does that sometimes. With a change to our circumstances, our reality is beginning to shift in an unpredictable direction. Kristin and I's teamwork has been absolutely essential and will continue to be throughout this process....

“Flowers too wither and fall, but they inspire one and all.” - Avijeet Das Welcome back for more, Footprints and Photographs. We wanted to start June off the right away and take a little day trip. We chose to return to the Green Bay Botanical Gardens, a hotspot of ours since last year. Why not? Nature hasn’t sprung an abundance of flowers yet in most of the places we hike. We had to creat our own...

Hi friends. Today’s episode is a reflection of my latest interview with Abraham Lange on his podcast platform, CM3SELFRELIANCE. It has been a long time since my last interview, I was pretty nervous to say the least. I’m very accustomed to a “one man show”. With that said, I was happy to exercise a weaker muscle and get some more practice in. I’d like to thank Abraham for his time and consideration...

Today was a big day! I was able to sit down for a conversation with my pal, Abraham Lange. His podcast platform, CM3SELFRELIANCE, was launched a couple of months ago. With that, we wanted to get behind the microphones and hash out our third interview together. I was happy to be included in his podcast and I wish him the very best as he proceeds. Below is the link to his platform, check it out! htt...

Hey gang! Welcome back for more, Footprints and Photographs. May has been an extremely busy month for us, there haven’t been many opportunities to grab the cameras. Between chaotic schedules, fully booked weekends, and forced overtime, we’ve had to make the most out of the little free time we’ve had. With that said, we had an amazing time whenever we were able to shoot! The Horicon Marsh has becom...

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu Hey gang. Today is a very short episode, but I am excited to share a piece of my podcasting past with you all. Last night at work, I stumbled upon my very first audio recording - my introduction to the Mind of the Messiah platform. The date on the recording was April 13th, 2020. Three years later, I smile as I look back to where it...

***Apologies for the audio sounding differently than normal, I am playing around with new recording software.*** Welcome back for another segment of, Footprints and Photographs. Today’s episode covers our monthly compilation of drone photographs and flight videos. It has been an exciting month of drone experiences! We’ve expanded our platforms and now have our own YouTube channel - RVP From Above....