The Defiance and Obedience Podcast

Remember LAST WEEK when the Cybertruck blew up in front of the Trump hotel in Vegas and the attack happened in New Orleans? Feels like a month ago, we know. We are already fully into the LA fires and Jimmy Carter funeral. If nothing else, here's your reminder of what happened last week. Beer Sweet Harmony Imperial Pastry Stout by SIG Brewing Kiss Kiss Double Milk Chocolate Stout by Stillwater

We discuss the right and wrong ways to approach Christmas. Most people can see the ba-humbug approach's shortcomings but what about the Christian reluctant to get excited about physical "stuff"? God became man - human - PHYSICAL and thus we shouldn't feel icky embracing those good gifts. We wrap up with calling politicians on their stuff. Beer Remainders Barrel-Aged Cuvee from Fremont and Fort Geo...

The episode starts with laughing about how we "recorded" 8 minutes of nothing and then proceeded to re-record, for reals. We set out to talk about why laughter matters and then ended up laughing the whole way through, hopefully making our point. Beer 2023 Kristi's Fractured Ale from 5 Rights Brewing Skookies and Cream Stout from Skookum Brewery #laughter #laughteriswar #theology #ChristisKing

Another bite-sized episode that involves everything from education options for your children to breaking down the film on the most recent CEO assassination. The resident gun nerd, nerds out on what could've caused the issues the assassin seemed to have with his semi-auto weapon. Nothing under Christ's lordship is off the table here!   Beer Salted Caramel Fudge Swirl Dark Expanse by Threshold Brewi...

This episode might be released a week late but the good news is that it's never too late to talk about giving thanks. We remind ourselves and our listeners that gratitude is always in order and especially so for Christians - the only ones who can explain WHY. And of course there's always some political banter.   Beer Best Fiends Strong Porter by Cellarmaker

Recorded just a few days after the recent election where "Orange Man Bad" took the popular and electoral vote majorities, we dive into some of the hot button issues that came up on the campaign trail. The future looks bright but also as uncertain as ever. Time to get back to work. Beer: Murder of Crows by Skookum Brewery

Is it too late to endorse a candidate? We aren't sure but we are releasing this episode for those who are undecided. This is sure to sway your opinion. Also, thoughts on future drone warfare. All happy thoughts. Make the next right decision - with your kids and your vote.   Beer     2021 Goose Island Bourbon County Founder's Find 12 Yr Bourbon Mash Whiskey from Woodinville Whiskey

Pick up your musket and put on your tinfoil hat because this episode is loaded with contrarianism and controversy - some might even call it treasonous and lunacy. Six years later, do we have any new thoughts on the pledge of allegiance? Can you have a love of country and not say the pledge? Also, did 9/11 happen in the exact way that we have been told? How did the first steel structure in history...

It's been far too long since the podcast bros have sat down for a fresh episode but the drought ends now. Josh and Ian sit down to discuss the current happenings in America, what we can do to get our own households in order, and an update on Ian's new job. All this and more.     Beer Svarog by Threshold Brewing and Blending Speedway Stout, New Orleans Cafe Edition, Alesmith Brewing

Are the ruling class lying and using Biden's flop as an excuse for a late pivot in their strategy? Or are they dumb? How does the military train someone to think? How is that good or bad? How do you help your children thrive without giving into every whim?   All this and more in this episode!   Beer 3-Way IPA by Fort George Extra Extra Juicy Bits by WeldWerks Brewing A Beer by Root + Branch Brewin...

In this episode we tackle some questions such as: Is craft beer inherently better? Do smaller, more local operations   (whatever the industry) better reflect what God calls good?   Did we, as a country, actually end up "winning" by outsourcing our manufacturing?   How do we raise children that are not afraid of the world but excited about taking in all that God has given and giving a great ROI? Is...

It has been TOO LONG since the Contratics have come together. We've remedied that after a long, rainy winter. But Spring is here and we are back with more hot tips on how to die to self and promote the growth of your family. They are the kind of hot tips that no one wants to hear and fewer want to apply. SLAY YOUR SING FOR THE SAKE OF ALL. Black Raven Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout 5 Rights Barrel-ag...

We hang out at the Walton cabin and talk about the progression of 2nd Amendment court cases, check in on our post-COVID view of the world, and push us fathers to make changes in ourselves for the sake of our families.   Fort George Fields of Green Fresh Hop IPA Reubens Brews Gorgeous Fresh Hop IPA Woodinville Whiskey Ginga Cask Bourbon  

In this episode we recap some summer actvities and give no reasonable explanation for the lack of episodes other than the fact that life is crazy. We discuss our frequently recurring topic of building resilient kids and that starting with father's having conviction about what they are doing and their own direction in life. We also get into some gun nerdery as per usual. Drinks: Pliny the Elder by...

The Tennessee Covenant School shooter is revealed to be a biological female but "identifying" as a male. She murdered 3 children and 3 adults. Is it appropriate to mock an ungodly, defiant murderer? Also, does the Left care about children or are they more interested in explointing them for their own means? Beer: Founder's Brewing CBC Barrel-Aged Stout 2019

In this episode we really dig deep into why we are investing more into growing our own food, wanting to be more proficient with our firearms, and be the most honest and selfless husbands/fathers that we can be. How can we expect the next generation to stand on our shoulders if we aren't willing to live up to our own calling? 

This episode finally sees the reuniting of Josh and Ian after several months holiday and other related busy-ness for an episode of our standard format. We address some very practical, boots-on-the-ground parenting issues as well as some new ATF rule changes that have massive implications - that is if you're concerned about submitting to that dog slaughtering agency. Let us know your feedback!

The Gun Nerd is absent on the this episode but we once again are joined by the amazing Housekeeper to discuss kid-raising and dog-training. Really we are just taking some principles from dog training and applying it to child rearing - nothing revolutionary but hope it's enjoyable. Next episode we'll be back with guns, beer and politics? 

In episode 63 we address the attack on language and the insistence on altering definitions. We also ask the question, "Can a consistent Christian remain a-political or is politics a necessary component of the 'every square inch' Christian?" Beers: Samuel Smith's Welcome Back Ale Founder's Brewing Maple Mackinac Fudge KBS

The gang finally gets back together and kick things off asking, how do we dig ourselves out of this societal hole? Fossil fuels, evil. Solar and batteries, good. The poor of society be damned. By what standard can they make these claims? They want to claim what is "right" but also say we are here by accident. We wrap by concluding that repentance is the way forward. It's just that "easy". Beer: St...

In this episode the beer nut and his wife dive into the similarities between training a dog and training up children. There's a lot more similarities than you might think.  Drinks Passionfruit Seltzer Water by Bubly Barrel-Aged Breakfast Stout by Skookum Brewery

Josh and Ian sit down to discuss what the 2A is primarily about and why that primary reason is important to protect. Are there other important reasons to have firearms? Yes. But what were the founding fathers primarily concerned about? Drinks: High West Double Rye Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof

This is a unique episode with Ian and wife, Kim, without Josh, the gun nerd. We discuss many topics relating to raising children and the current national debate around firearms.  Drinks vary from seltzer water to a barrel-aged stout.

This winter has proven difficult to get together and record episodes but we finally found a break in our schedule to lay down some minutes. God is doing something in our country. Many are grasping for a moral standard but with no foundation to lean on. "Patriots" that love the result but don't necessarily know why.  Ride the Spiral - Silver City Brewery Dormancy Stout - Bale Breaker

When you release an episode a week later than you record it, the news cycle has changed, infringing legislation has ACTUALLY passed (not just proposed) and the hip podcast we once were starts to sound like old news. Well, hopefully it's worth 45 min of your time and you'll glean something from it. We don't take offense if you skip over the "what we're drinking part" ;).