The ManDate Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A podcast encouraging people toward deeper relationship through meaningful conversations. Connect with us mandate.pod@gmail.com
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Alex Jensen joins the ManDate Podcast to discuss his family, career, and business. Alex also has a great passion for Sioux Falls where he currently is a n elected official for City Council. Alex discussed being a business owner and the passion he has for the communities he serves. Learn more about Max Muscle which is sold nationally and made right here in South Dakota at https://maxmuscle.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandate/message
Adam Cox is the Chief Wealth Management Officer and Executive Vice President of First National Bank in Sioux Falls. Adam started a podcast in 2020, Common Cents on the Prairie as a reel for people to learn the ins and outs of personal finance.
Adam is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, went to St Thomas school of Law for his JD, then on to Notre Dame for his MBA.
Adam Cox talks about his journey with money and how he started with a scarcity mindset, a lot of student loan debt, and starting in a banking career during the Great Recession of 2008. Moving on to build a successful career and getting out of debt and the lessons learned through the way. Thank you to our sponsors!
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Big John Small joins the Mandate Podcast to talk about his fun and exciting career and how he got started in Huron, South Dakota on a radio station. Big John Small career has brought him to many interesting places from owning a radio station, Sunny Radio, to stand up comedy. John is full of life and this episode was truly a blessing and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.
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JJ and Ashley Noel | Infertility Isn't A Lone Battle
JJ and Ashley join us this week to discuss their journey with infertility and how they have grown in their marriage through the process. They were featured on the I am Embrace series through Embrace Church.
JJ has a podcast called Behind the Bow Tie that he started in 2020. He had a desire to have positive content in the world.
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Sarah Kurtenbach joins Ryan & Ben to give insight on her new adventure with MoveHER Money! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
Sarah Kurtenbach has over 13 years of experience working in technology, social media and influencer marketing.
Her current business venture is building MoveHER Money - an online educational program to equip high school and college girls with financial intelligence. Sarah is passionate about seeing young women rise up in the area of leadership and money management as they engage with truth in a refreshing way!
After being a VP of a Fortune 500 Media Company in Atlanta and NYC, Sarah moved back home to South Dakota to marry the love of her life (Chad) and start a consulting practice. They have a son, Pierce and a daughter, Ava. If there's one thing you can find in her house it's either coffee or dance parties.
Links:
Website: www.moveHER.money
Easy Ways to Make Money Freebie: https://www.moveher.money/easywaystomakemoney
Instagram: @sarahkurtenbachmoveHER Money Instagram: @movehermoney
This episode is brought to you by our wonderful sponsors: Origin Health (www.originhealthsf.com) Meadowland Financial (www.meadowlandfinancialgroup.com)
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Sarah Kurtenbach joins Ryan & Ben to give insight on her new adventure with MoveHER Money! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
Sarah Kurtenbach has over 13 years of experience working in technology, social media and influencer marketing.
Her current business venture is building moveHER Money - an online educational program to equip high school and college girls with financial intelligence. Sarah is passionate about seeing young women rise up in the area of leadership and money management as they engage with truth in a refreshing way!
After being a VP of a Fortune 500 Media Company in Atlanta and NYC, Sarah moved back home to South Dakota to marry the love of her life (Chad) and start a consulting practice. They have a son, Pierce and a daughter, Ava. If there's one thing you can find in her house it's either coffee or dance parties.
Links:
Website: www.moveHER.money
Easy Ways to Make Money Freebie: https://www.moveher.money/easywaystomakemoney
Instagram: @sarahkurtenbach
moveHER Money Instagram: @movehermoney
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Ryan & Rachael Bak join ManDate to share their story of moving past the stigma of alcoholism. Ryan tells us of his battle with alcoholism and Rachael discusses her unique perspective of supporting him through the ups and downs of recovery. Together, Ryan and Rachael were able to overcome the stigma and change the narrative of their lives.
Ryan and Rachael recently had the chance to share their story through Embrace Church as Ryan was featured as an “I am Embrace” story. This episode helps to add to their story by including Rachael’s unique perspective of their experiences. Ryan now leads a group for others who are searching for help with alcoholism and other addictions.
We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
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Daniel Brunz joins the podcast to discuss his faith journey. From growing up as a pastor's kid to ending up as a pastor himself, his journey of faith has been turned upside down and around. When we get an opportunity to pick up a rock and see all the sides, sometimes we find a diamond. Imagine pastoring a church and examining all the truths you have believed? Daniel gives us a glimpse into the intimates of deconstruction.
Special Guest Host Rachel Lynass is a wonderful addition to this episode as she was a member of the church where Daniel was the pastor. She gets to ask the questions anyone her shoes would want to in that situation. If you remember, we attended an event hosted by the Brunz Family to support Ukraine where we auctioned off this guest host experience.
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Gretchen Shafer shares stories about her most recent trip to Kenya. Gretchen is currently a realtor in Sioux Falls. She has been traveling around the world serving children in need. This episode contains stories of Gretchen's experiences as she interacts with children from around the world. Thank you to our special, guest co-host Rachel Gage from the Is It Not Loving Podcast.Gretchen ShaferHegg Realtors605-351-9893Gretchen@hegg.comThis episode is brought to you by our wonderful sponsors:Origin Health (www.originhealthsf.com)Meadowland Financial (www.meadowlandfinancialgroup.com)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandate/message
John T. Meyer built more than just a business to work for. John and the other co-founders of Lemonly built a teamwork culture that brought success to table.
John T. Meyer is a seasoned leader who is passionate about inspiring others to be their best selves. With more than 15 years of experience in leadership roles, John has learned on the job by taking risks, making mistakes, and challenging himself and his teams to improve every day.
Currently, John is the Executive Director of Leadership South Dakota, where he is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders in South Dakota. In addition to his work with Leadership SD, John is also the founder of January, a coaching company where he helps founders grow and scale their businesses.
John is perhaps best known for co-founding Lemonly in 2011, a design firm that has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Netflix, Marriott, Major League Baseball, and Google. As CEO of Lemonly, John fostered a strong company culture that gained regional and national attention, making it one of the best places to work in the Midwest.
When he’s not working, John enjoys spending time with his wife Paige Pearson Meyer and being a proud girl dad to Margot and Liv. He’s also an avid runner, traveler, and always on the lookout for the next big idea.
Highlights from Episode:
- 3 outgoing podcasters actually start the episode around 3:30
- Building Lemonly from a basement
- The transition from Business Owner to Entrepreneur
- The consequences of selling your business
- Finding or recreating identity
- Transition to Leadership South Dakota
- "Be someone's cheerleader."
- How to create culture
- NEW SEGMENT, Guest asks a question
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Listener Discretion Advised Adult Topics are discussed
A cannot miss episode for those that have doubts of God's existense or physical love for us.
Joe wrote a book of the same title as the episode with local publishing company, Throne Publishing Group, and this episode will get you about 30 pages deep. AND You will want to read more. Joe's story is full with hills, valleys, and peaks but one thing remains, his relationship with the Creator is real.
Find Hunted and called on Amazon, at the Sioux Falls Bookstore Crossroads, or in either Sioux Falls Airport Bookstore.
Topics you won't want to miss:
- Victim of Pastoral Molestation - Because of this Joe had a conflicted relationship with God
- Is God distant or personal?
- Joe’s Anger at the Full Size Wooden Cross
- The physial presence of God
- Being told “You will never have (biological) kids.”
- Being told “You will never be able to adopt kids.”
- Being told “You will never be able to foster children.”
- Because Joe was sexually molested as a child the system put him in the mathematical equation that victims are 75% more likely to continue that behavior
- “I don’t have the faith to trust you (God) with this anymore.”
- Satan’s whispers become very prevelant.
- The want versus the need to die.
- Run towards God with your questions rather then run away from Him with your doubts.
- Each chapter is a name of God highlighted in the Old Testament.
- Forgiveness of Joe’s molestation.
- Joe & Jennifer’s Tithe and what it led to.
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Real Estate has been Blake's career since he walked off the stage at SDSU with a Bachelors degree in Entrepreneurship, and a minor in Marketing. It was clear to Blake from day one that he wanted a career that allowed him to optimally utilize his business-driven mindset, and love for helping people. Blake prides himself on his empathetic character, and ability to truly understand needs and wants so that he can work together, with prospective home buyers to provide them with the best possible outcome every single time.
Outside of the office, you can find him training my Drahthaar’s for the Kennel that he co-owns, Vom Ike Kennel.
Themes for our episode:
- Trauma Response - lack of memory
- The emotion of looking back
- Being more authentic
- Alcohol induced abuse
- Homeless at 9 years old
- A full plate of nachos just to feed the family
- Victim Mindset because of upbringing is a choice
- The trauma of moving for young people
- The superpowers of introverts
- Step-dads stepping up!
- Survivor Mom’s are next-level
- Parachute was there but not available
- New Marriage Advice
Google Blake Bohner - Real Estate to find out more.
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Season 3 is finally here and Ben and Ryan cannot wait to start publishing the recordings we have been included in so far in 2023.
Summary of Conversation:
2022 was our breakout year!
Where we are with video.
New Sponsor - Meadowland Financial (https://meadowlandfinancialgroup.com/)
Shout-out to our Patreons and looking for more to support the pod.
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After reflecting on why this episode went #1 we have some thoughts. First, Matt's ability to vulnerably communicate is purely magic. Second, Matt was fresh into his sabbatical when we recorded however by the time we published there was word starting to circulate that he might resign from Vance Thompson and focus more on his family and business....which he did. Third, Vance Thompson Vision is a major brand in this region and to hear from one of it's leaders was a major promotion for this episode. Last, the episode hits all four of our main objectives on The Mandate Podcast: Encouraging, Meaningful, Vulnerable, Deep.
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This episode is mission-centric for the Mandate Podcast. The topic is controversial, the vulnerability is raw, and the emotions are captured simply using audio. Nathan absolutely carries this episode with Ben & Ryan simply asking a few questions. The number of responses we have received from tenured and brand new Mandatees blew us away and we hope this episode carries for years to come. KPP.
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One of the first episodes Ben & Ryan recorded together and we came out hot. Heather is incredibly vulnerable in her testimony about alcohol addiction and potential suicide. Due to a supporting husband and quick action from some close friends, Heather is alive and sharing this story. We were honored to be the first to record her story and she has gone on to start her own podcast, Fortitude, and has been asked to share her story publicly on-stage in the Sioux Empire.
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Immediately following Kyle Pickner's original episode educating Mandatees on the power and influence of Cryptocurrencies Ryan made a comment. He said, "We didnt even get to the good stuff." To which Ben responded, "What good stuff?" This episode is the good stuff. Kyle's pragmatic approach to the card he was dealt as he was figuring out where his place in the world sits. Kyle has parlayed this episode into an amazing career in the crypto space and we were honored to capture a few stories from his vulnerable past.
Enjoy the Fourth most downloaded episode of 2022 and we will see you next week for #3. (Find the show notes in the original episode)
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A harken to the past when Joe and Ben were co-hosting and were just starting Season 2. We are honored to portray Megan's story and she was unbelievably courageous. The follow-up we had from Mandatees was mostly around the conversation of "showing up." Not asking, "What can we do?" but instead just acting when a friend or loved one is in crisis.
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Find out Ben & Ryan's favorite Episodes
Memorable moments
PTH running for governor?!?!?!
Where is Mandate going for Season 3?
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The concept for “Isn’t it Lovely?” was formulated ten years ago at the beginning of a sister-like friendship between Tracy and Rachel. Both transplants to South Dakota, they found comfort, safety, and laughter in a friendship with each other that became a steady lifeline as the years served up both unspeakable loss and indescribable joy. Through it all, they always hoped they would one day collaborate on a project that would uplift and encourage others. After promptings from friends and family, as well as inspiration from the book of Philippians and its admonishment to meditate and focus on all that is LOVELY, the “Isn’t it Lovely?” podcast was born.
Highlights from the Show:
Listen to Mandate (Season 7 | Episode 2) on the Isn’t It Lovely Podcast here: https://www.isitnotlovely.com/
The Isn’t It Lovely? Origin Story
“We are all storytellers and we just pull out different parts in people.”
The vulnerability of running a podcast.
Christmas Transition
Favorite Christmas Traditions
Favorite Christmas Movie
New Segment: “What are you loving?”
Tracy: Harold’s Photo
Rachel: Val Sampson with The Sampson House & Alana Snyder with 605 Magazine
Ben: Sarah Krush and her new adventures
Ryan: Konz Family in a good place
Merry Christmas, Do Something for Someone Else, and KPP!
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Introduction:
Ryan’s sultry sick voice is a big plus for the podcast but bad for his weekend plans of shooting animals.
Ben checks out the Lady Coo (USF Cougars Women’s Basketball Team) and then takes family to Kaladi’s.
Ben & Reese’s Annual Winter Tradition of baking after first snow
Check out Mandate on Isn’t It Lovely Podcast and Happy Belated Birthday to Co-Host Tracy
Sioux Falls Finest:
Sioux Falls Skyforce @sfskyforce
IV Club with Allure Health @helloivclub
Grandpa's Gift - Dan LaRock
Grandpa’s Gift is a story born from a grandson’s walk through the world in search of something more. Attaining the comforts of business success, a very happy marriage & family life and general enjoyment of the world, still left Dan with a yearning for something else to find.
Following the rediscovery of a book containing messages from his grandfather from more than 60 years ago, he began to realize that the elusive “something more” is the wisdom he found in its pages and stories. It’s a wisdom as old as time itself, yet often hard to find for all of us. That discovery became a gift for Dan, from his Grandfather, and it could very well be a gift for you.
Find out more: www.grandpasgiftbook.com
A few hightlights from the show:
Dan’s Grandfather born in Beresford, SD | Drew Theological Seminary in New Jersey
Original book came from a series of radio messages from C. Maxwell Brown (Grandpa) in Bay Area 1960-1965, Titled: Backpacking in a Cultural Wilderness
Grandpa’s messages are timeless
Prescription for what ails us: “Maybe a more intentional gospel led conversation and right relationship with one another….holding Jesus’ hand.”
Dan feeling he had no authority to write this book based on his faith transformation.
Losing the older generations wisdom.
Building a legacy through different mediums.
Holy Spirit Moments
Bible is a legit book, you should read it. Not because you have to but because you may want to.
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Roxanne Konz is a Master's certified and PhD candidate Addiction Specialist. Based on a few of our episodes, specifically Nathan Kasselder & Heather Kittelson, we wanted to make sure we touched on the advocacy of getting help. Roxanne's ability to give addiction recovery a face is unique as she has her own story of drug and alcohol abuse. It was so very refreshing to hear the recovery side of addiction and all the good people and activity in this area.
Highlights from the show:
- Personal Journey with long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol.
- Is Addiction/Mental Health Nature or Nurture?
- “Folks who are suffering with addiction are not bad people trying to be good they are sick people trying to get well.”
- Breaking the chain of generational addiction
- The Biggest gateway to addiction is TRAUMA
- Definitions of Trauma
- Levels of Care and Treatment Tenure
- The 500 Pound Phone
- Both the person battling addiction and the family it affects need love and compassion.
- Annual Medical Check but no Annual Brain Check?
Substance abuse treatment programs that have inpatient and outpatient treatment options near the Sioux Falls area:
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Locations throughout the United States.
https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/
Keystone
Canton, SD and Sioux Falls, SD
https://www.keystonetreatment.com/
Avera Behavioral Health
Sioux Falls, SD
https://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-behavioral-health-hospital-sioux-falls/
The national website to locate substance abuse or mental health treatment along with medication assisted treatment providers:
https://www.samhsa.gov/
Two more websites to access treatment services where you can sort by insurance type or sliding scale fee services for those without insurance as well as by zip code:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
https://www.findhelp.org/
Various support group resources:
Alanon (family support)
https://al-anon.org/
Celebrate Recovery Meetings (faith-based recovery meeting)
https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
Wellbriety Meetings (recovery meetings based in Native American spirituality)
http://whitebison.org/wellbriety-online-meetings/
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
https://www.aa.org/find-aa
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
https://www.na.org/
SMART Recovery Meetings (not spiritual or religious)
https://www.smartrecovery.org/
The documentary referenced was "The Anonymous People" which you can find on Amazon.
Sioux Falls Finest
- Ryan - Augustana Football & Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation (goaugie.com) (https://www.siouxfalls.org/parks)
- Ben - Great Bear Resort (greatbearpark.com)
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Terry Liggins is the Founder and CEO of The Hurdle Life Coach, a coaching service that provides inspiration, motivation and education to students of all ages and people in all stages of their lives. Terry is an advocate for special populations, at-risk youth, adults in reentry, people in recovery and young professionals. He believes leadership begins with role modeling and recognizes the sphere of influence every person possesses to be force for good. His Faith in God and people fuels his desire to be a helping hand in a world full of individuals, families and communities in need.
Here are a few highlights from this episode:
Shoutout to Is it Not Lovely Podcast @isitnotlovelypodcast, ResGen Podcast w/ Tom Henderson @resgen_ministry, The Inspired Legacy Podcast w/ Mark Henderson @theinspiredlegacy
Part I
Racism (Can we start by stating the fact that colored people start with a disadvantage?)
Equity vs Equality
Ben gets called out for Institutional Racism already built in his world.
If you arent willing to do anything to recognize the racism that is present than you are no better than those that actively pass opportunities for those of a different color.
Terry’s lived experience in being discriminated against.
“The Trauma of Invisibility”
“Challenging Historical Accepted Notions for Greater Expectations on your life.”
Today Tactics: 1. See people of color for being people of color. 2. Invite people that dont look like you into your social world.
Part 2:
Terry’s story of being in a vulnerable circumstance at home and work. Because of that vulnerability Terry was talked into an unfortunate felony charge.
Terry being thankful for his incarceration because that was his only way into mental health support.
“He is the only Father I know.”
What the community can do right now?
Sioux Falls Finest: Businesses with Exemplary Service:
Sioux Falls Police Department (https://www.siouxfalls.org/police) - Ryan
Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill (https://www.siouxfalls.org/public-works/landfill) - Ben
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"I was not supposed to be a drug addict, I was not supposed to be gay, I was not supposed to be someone who wanted to kill themselves." This was Nathan's thought as he considered suicide to repay his parents for all that he took from them. Instead, Nathan chose to live and this episode is his story.
Nathan bravely shares his story of alcoholism, drug addiction, homosexuality, HIV diagnosis, and redemption. We recorded this episode on the day Nathan celebrated 21 months of freedom from drug addiction and 3 years of freedom from alcohol.
Here are a few quotes that were highly impactful for us as we recorded:
- "I became whoever I needed to be for every situation."
- Speaking on his homosexuality: "No one wakes up asking for this. I was hardwired into this world."
- Praying: "Please don't make me be this way. I will live this perfect life if you will change this aspect of me."
- "I banked at the bank of Mom and Dad for a long time."
- "I had more confidence that the devil was real and that evil was real before I ever trusted God with my life...And that is a very scary place."
- "If the devil isn't after you then you really aren't living as a threat to him."
- "In the bottom of that bag was God."
Resources:
- Suicide Hotline: 988
- Helpline Center: www.helplinecenter.org
- Lost & Found: www.resilienttdoday.org
- Avera: www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-addiction-care-center-sioux-falls/
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Sioux Falls Finest Sanitary Services
Ben: ACE Garbage Service http://acegarbageservice.com/ 605.334.4223 or info@acegarbageservice.com
Ryan: Novak Sanitary Services https://www.novaksanitary.com/ 605.338.7126 or Instagram @novaksiouxfalls
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Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Pete has been a songwriter in Nashville since 2009. When Pete was a child, his father wrote and sang country songs. Eventually, Pete started playing around with his father’s recording equipment, ultimately developing a love of music that brought him to Nashville. He has written for artists such as Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Walker Hayes, Rascal Flatts, Alana Springsteen, Trea Landon, Jerrod Niemann and more. Most recently, Pete produced Monument recording artist Brandon Ratcliff’s debut EP, due in 2019. He had the debut singles “Rockin’ All Night Long” from UMG Nashville’s Adam Hambrick and “Rules of Breaking Up” from Monument Records’ Brandon Ratcliff, the latter of whose debut album he produced. Some of Good’s recent cuts include “Truth Is” by Tim McGraw, “Quick, Fast, In A Hurry” by Rascal Flatts and Rachel Wammack, “Black Sheep” by Walker Hayes, “Last One To Leave” by Alex Hall featuring Brad Paisley, and “Girlfriend” by Alana Springsteen.
We are also honored that Pete's good friend, Matt Stange, graces us with his co-host skills as Mr. Ryan Konz was busy being a husband and dad!
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Barry Sackett is a partner with Goosman Law Firm in Sioux Falls. He cut his teeth in the legal profession in Okoboji, IA and works with business owners, investors, business leaders, executives, developers, and entrepreneurs among the construction, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, commercial & residential real estate development, commodity sales, technology, and government relations industries.
Barry joins The Mandate Podcast to talk about his run in with alcohol and his run out into sobriety. Barry discusses his recent passing of his mother, passion for blockchain (cryptocurrency), discipline of running everyday, and his "Big Audacious Goal" of connecting the bike paths between Sioux Falls and Okoboji, IA. Barry is a thought leader in his profession and Mandatees will walk away having a better understanding of his life experiences.
Topics: Sobriety, Discipline, Ultra-Marathon, Bike Path Development, and Legacy
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Sioux Falls Finest Retail
Ben: COSTCO Work Pants @costco & Sioux Falls Scheels @siouxfallsscheels
Ryan: Great Outdoor Store @greatoudoorstore
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Luke Lindberg joins The Mandate Podcast to discuss the importance of mentorship, patriotism, marriage, and politics. Luke is genuinely charismatic about the politics and leadership of this country. We take a deep dive into the hyper-separatist state of modern journalism and Luke's journey into politics in the Trump Administration. Later in the episode Luke takes an aggressive approach to finding mentors, either personally or in your marriage. Communication is key to any relationship however in marriage it can slip/fade over time and that is the moment you need good counsel.
"Faith, Family, Faculty, Finances, & Fitness"
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Sioux Falls Finest Coffee:
Ryan: Coffea Roasterie @coffearoasterie The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co. @thebreakscoffeeroasting
Ben: The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co. @thebreakscoffeeroasting
Both: Josiah's Coffeehouse @josiahscafe
Ben's Favorite Vermont-ian: Matthew Fraser @mathewfras
Ryan's Favorite Vermont-ian: Ben & Jerry @benandjerrys
Luke's: Calvin Coolidge
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Dieting is really, really hard—and this simple fact is why so many diets fail.
But it makes sense: Who likes being told what you can and can't eat, especially when so many diets restrict you to eating too many foods you don't like and not enough of them?
Luke Smidt with Macroliving Wellness offers a conversation about retooling yourself for success using the counting macronutrients model. We talk about some really simple activities you can implement today to jumpstart your wellness journey. However, you will need a coach to keep you accountable so find Luke on Instagram or Facebook @macroliving.wellness or email macroliving.wellness@gmail.com.
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Sioux Falls Finest Restaurants according to Ben & Ryan:
- Ryan - Grille 26 (www.grille26.com)
- Ben - The Diner (www.phillipsavenuediner.com)
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We typically stay away from weather, sports, and jobs. However, with most fantasy football drafts happening this week we thought it necessary to bring in fantasy guru, Kristi Metzger. Kristi has participated and achieved some spectacular results with daily fantasy sports. Kristi lost by only a tenth of a point in a $1,000,000 daily fantasy championship, however $400k isnt a bad consolation prize. We talk about the wrap up of fantasy baseball, draft techniques, sleepers, and strategy during the fantasy football season.
Make sure you listen until the end where Kristi, Ryan, and Ben pick their all-time fantasy football team at the skill positions. You won't want to miss who each one chooses!
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Jamie serves as Minority Leader in the South Dakota House of Representatives, where he has delivered bipartisan solutions for the people of South Dakota. Jamie believes we are strongest when we work together to get things done.
Jamie is a lifelong South Dakotan. A realtor and former educator, Jamie isn’t a career politician, and he understands the needs of all South Dakotans. Every day, Jamie rolls up his sleeves to bring people together on the big issues South Dakotans face: affordable housing, high-quality education and healthcare, and an economy that works for everyone.
Jamie is a devoted father and husband. His wife of 23 years, Kjerstin, is a middle school librarian. He’s the proud father of two sons: Johnathan and Isaac.
Jamie joins The Mandate Podcast to discuss why he is running against an incumbent, Republican Governor and how a Democratic nominee can win in South Dakota. Jamie speaks eloquently about how "purple" the state of South Dakota really is, the pockets of democrats, his ability to work across the aisle, and his passion for the people in our great state.
According to Jamie here is SD's biggest issues he is prepared to tackle: education, healthcare, criminal justice, and childcare.
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Reid Vander Veen is one of those jack-of-many, ace-of-few types. He's a university professor, an author, a farmer, and a business owner. As if that isn't a full enough plate, his full time gig has him serving as a Partner and the Chief Marketing Officer for HenkinSchultz, a marketing agency in Sioux Falls. He lives on the family homestead with his wife and four kids south of Sioux Falls where they raise aronia berries and traditional crops. He's also an avid outdoorsman and has published over 300 articles in various formats about hunting, fishing, shooting, and the outdoors in general. One of his most recent projects was a book with his late Father-In-Law called Parenting Through the Stages which looks at the stages parents go through in their relationships with their children.
Reid joins the Mandate Podcast to discuss the process of writing a book with his Father-in-Law and publishing after his tragic death. We spend a significant amount of time talking about disciplining our children which is an entire chapter in the Parenting Through the Stages text. We bring up some strategies about how we love our kids and the rituals we set up. Reid, Ryan, and Ben talk about their favorite leadership books.
Find out more about Reid at www.theparentingmodel.com or @reidoutside on Instagram.
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Listen in on a conversation with Denny and Karri Allen as they bravely share their story of losing their son Asher suddenly and abruptly. The Allen's grief story led them to founding and running Healing Hope Ministries to serve families who have experienced child loss.
Healing Hope Ministries, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was founded by Denny and Karri Allen in March of 2016. The creation of Healing Hope was sparked by their own personal grief journey. On July 2, 2012, Denny and Karri lost their precious son, Asher, when he died suddenly at just 15 months old.
The first year after Asher's death, Denny and Karri felt a deep need to talk about Asher and talk to other parents who had lost children. It was a way for them to process their own grief and seemed to bring some comfort to their hearts. They attended a 4-day retreat at Smile Again Ministries, located in northern Minnesota, which changed the trajectory of their life. This time on retreat opened up communication between the couple and helped them learn how to navigate life moving forward.
With this intense desire for a community who understood our grief, Karri and Denny continued meeting with other parents who had lost children. In the summer of 2015, they both felt God calling them into ministry to help families who've experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling. With the idea to bring a grief retreat setting to South Dakota, Healing Hope Ministries was born.
The vision of Healing Hope is to hold a safe space for families to intentionally work through their grief. Denny and Karri, as retreat facilitators and peers who have walked a similar journey, hold space for families to share stories, have hard conversations and learn more about grief and mourning. This intentional work provides a pathway of hope.
Healing Hope Ministries relies heavily on the material developed by Smile Again Ministries as well as the teachings of Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Dr. Wolfelt, of the Center for Loss in Colorado, is known around the world for his compassionate messages of hope and healing as well as his companioning philosophy of grief care. In addition to these resources, their personal life experiences and many grief support training courses, the Allens are also certified Grief and Loss Coaches.
www.healinghopes.com
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Melissa Vande Kieft is a best-selling author, speaker and Founder of Living in the Wait, a resource created to help women find purpose in the process so that they can live with more fulfillment and freedom in the wait. She encourages us to be brave to discover the details being designed through every life experience. Follow her @livinginthewait or www.livinginthewait.com.
We all have something in life we’re not prepared for, an unexpected challenge. Most often this struggle isn’t immediately resolved and we grow impatient.
Waiting is often the hardest part, but we don’t get to choose what things in life we wait for nor how long our seasons of waiting last.
Melissa is here to encourage and guide those who find themselves in a period of uncertainty wondering when their wait will end.
Melissa is here to help you live in the wait.
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Trevor Holleman grew up in New Holland, South Dakota and attended Dakota Christian High School. He went on to play football and major in biology at the University of Sioux Falls. While at USF, he was part of 3 national championship teams. After graduating, he attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Dentistry and graduated summa cum laude. He was then accepted into the Oral and Maxillofacial Residency Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, which he completed in Spring of 2018.
Dr. Holleman is married to his wife Beth who grew up in Sioux Falls and attended Roosevelt High School. Together they have 4 amazing children and when not in clinic, Trevor, enjoys hunting, fishing, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his family.
We have a special guest host this week, Mr. Matt Bertsch of Select Paint and Mandate guest alumni fame, who invited Trevor onto the podcast. Trevor's story is not that different from most hard-working, competitive, family-men in the Midwest. We don't do the best job talking about all the struggles that some with fostering a great marriage, raising kids, and trying to balance work. This conversation gives a real look at a young man working hard to build his practice and build relationships for the Kingdom.
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Before all of his accomplishments, Kyle was homeless....a little by choice and a little by circumstance. Listen now.
Meet Kyle Pickner. Kyle recently joined Plains Commerce Bank as Chief Trust Officer. Kyle began working in the trust industry in 2013 and gained a wealth of experience working with various organizations in roles such as Trust Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Director of Trust Operations.
Kyle most recently led the financial operations for one of the world’s largest digital asset custodians, taking them from a start-up to a multi-billion-dollar institution. Thriving on a challenge, Kyle was tasked with the idea of combining Silicon Valley tech and Wall Street finance.
Kyle’s goal at Plains Commerce Bank is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency. He understands that conventional banking is changing right before our eyes. With his extensive expertise in blockchain technology and digital assets, Kyle will lead the Plains Commerce team in bringing to market industry-first digital asset solutions to be offered for the first time through the traditional banking environment. Kyle aims to instill a mainstream public confidence in cryptocurrency and to ultimately help usher in a new era of innovation and efficiency for the bank.
Kyle’s clear vision will take Plains Commerce into the future as they pave their way into the age of digitization.
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Listener discretion is advised as our topic is suicide. Listen to Wendy's family story on the Mandate Podcast.
Wendy's TedTalk: https://youtu.be/liCZp6gknJ0
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Chris & Annie Mello with CPM Fitness
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Tom Patterson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tommy John. As a medical device salesman confined to a suit as he traveled from meeting to meeting, he couldn't get through the day without his undershirts, underwear, and socks bunching, pinching and sagging. Instead of getting his base layers in a bunch, he made it his mission to reinvent underwear. With the support of his wife, Erin, a local tailor and a small team of designers, Tom re-imagined the fit, feel and function of our most fundamental layers. Tom and Erin built and patented new features from scratch. The result? Shirts that stay tucked, socks that stay up, and underwear that keeps everything in place.
Tom was born and raised in South Dakota and studied at Arizona State University. In 2008 he founded Tommy John, which has become a leading manufacturer in the United States, with its collection of loungewear and outerwear.
Key Take Away: Tom is very proud of where he is from and gloats on the coasts about South Dakota's work ethic and demeanor.
Episode Highlights:
- The Greatness of South Dakota
- Tom Patterson has a Wikipedia
- The early stages of and entrepreneur
- Creation of Tommy John Name
- Inventing a new clothing technology - The Undershirt
- The First Tommy John shirt has Donald Duck Ribbon
- Marriage in the midst of a start-up
- “Burn the Boats”
- My Plan B becomes MY PLAN B.
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Values of Tommy John:
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Humble - It’s not Me it’s We
- GSD - Get Shizz Done
- Mindful
- Curious
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Adaptable
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Tom shares about his Faith
- Tommy John Adapts to Covid
- How to juggle all the activity?
- Everyone has 1 good idea, just get started
- BREAKING NEWS BROKE ON MANDATE: Tommy John partners with Target Stores
Find out more about Tom @ www.tommyjohn.com
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Meet Kyle Pickner. Kyle recently joined Plains Commerce Bank as Chief Trust Officer. Kyle began working in the trust industry in 2013 and gained a wealth of experience working with various organizations in roles such as Trust Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Director of Trust Operations.
Kyle most recently led the financial operations for one of the world’s largest digital asset custodians, taking them from a start-up to a multi-billion-dollar institution. Thriving on a challenge, Kyle was tasked with the idea of combining Silicon Valley tech and Wall Street finance.
Kyle’s goal at Plains Commerce Bank is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency. He understands that conventional banking is changing right before our eyes. With his extensive expertise in blockchain technology and digital assets, Kyle will lead the Plains Commerce team in bringing to market industry-first digital asset solutions to be offered for the first time through the traditional banking environment. Kyle aims to instill a mainstream public confidence in cryptocurrency and to ultimately help usher in a new era of innovation and efficiency for the bank.
Kyle’s clear vision will take Plains Commerce into the future as they pave their way into the age of digitization.
Main Takeaway: Read credible resources and invest in bitcoin now before it blows up.
Key Takeaways:
- Who gives teenagers money to start a storage business (5:00)
- From startup to $40 billion dollar custodian. Kyle's journey leading a company to the future. (10:00)
- What is BitGo? (12:00)
- What is cryptocurrency? (17:00)
- What is bitcoin mining? GIANT computers and not for the hobby investor (25:00)
- Public key vs. Private key (30:30)
- Why is Kyle so passionate about crypto? (36:30)
- Where to buy your FIRST cryptocurrency & why? (45:00)
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On Sunday, April 24th, Ben & Ryan were invited by the event organizers of a local opportunity to support two distinct family members of people in Sioux Falls. This idea was completely on-brand for Mandate and was our first foray into live recording. The live recording can be found on our Instagram @mandatepod, however listener beware the audio isnt great. You can certainly tell this recording is live and we are making it up but we hope you hear our earnest care for people in our community.
Episode Highlights:
- Support for Ukraine
- Regina Brunz Family in Warsaw
- Regina Brunz Uncle is hosting refugees in his church
- $3.50 supports a person each day
- Find people connected to Ukraine and give them soup and tea
- Regina shares her personal story and attachment to Ukraine
- Dan Sinkgraven explains why Coffea East is partnering on this social event
If you feel moved, please consider donating to Regina Brunz's family in Ukraine at www.lifechurchsiouxfalls.com
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Paul Perissien joins Ben & Ryan this week on the Mandate Podcast. Paul is a God-fearing man, husband, father, and the Executive Director of Mission-Haiti. Paul was born in Haiti and moved to the USA with his family at the age of ten. He grew up in Florida and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in education. Paul's story of immigration, changing cultures, finding his wife, and why he returned to Haiti are just a few topics we discuss this week.
Main Takeaway: (34:00) Paul discusses why he HAS to forgive the men who tormented his family without reconciliation.
Key Takeaways:
- Paul’s story immigrating to the US
- Finding God & finding his wife
- Haitian Voodoo Culture (9:00)
- The circumstances around Paul’s return to Sioux Falls (13:00) The instability in Haiti.
- The pressure of being a leader in Haiti (20:30)
- Paul makes the toughest decision in his life.
- A vulnerable conversation with Paul’s wife Bethany (27:00)
- Grief vs. relief (31:00)
- How do you forgive men who were willing to hurt your wife and children? (34:00)
- Forgiveness without reconciliation
- A Christian walks through earthquake, political unrest, and trying to educate a population (36:30)
- Why & How to support Mission Haiti (42:00)
www.mission-haiti.org
paul@mission-haiti.org
MIssion-Haiti's mission is to share the Good News and unconditional love of Jesus Christ in the communities they serve. They do this through a variety of programs and activities, all with the goal of empowering and equipping Haitian brothers and sisters to be the change they want to see in their own country. Programs and Activities: Schools, orphanages, elderly homes, evangelism, medical care, & mission trips.
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This week on the Mandate Podcast we invited Lon Stroschein of the Normal 40. What is the Normal 40? Normal 40 isn’t an age, it’s a feeling. It’s is a time when you start to care less about your resume and more about your legacy, when you give up your title and take back your freedom, when you get back to where you used to be going and begin to write your second half story. It’s a simple method that will move you from where you are, to where you want to be. Your second half story is in you, and Normal 40 will help you get it out.
Who is Lon Stroschein? Throughout his career, Lon has had the privilege of working alongside and for wonderful leaders, building the careers of people all around him. He's built international expansion, led a $100M division, and brokered 4 M&A deals in a single year. Lon's lead a $2.1BN public-to-public transaction, built a private wealth group from scratch, and spent 5 years employed by the United States Senate.
While my Lon's life has been spent taking risks and launching careers, Normal 40 is a deep desire to own his own business and to help executives, leaders, and business owners operate in a way that enables fulfilling growth in their second half.
Here are the episode highlights:
- Who is Lon Stroschein? (3:00)
- Lon telling his father that he won't be picking up the 4th generation full time farmer position.
- Tom Daschle (Longtime South Dakota Senator) Story Time. (12:30)
- How Lon processed his new venture, Normal 40. (22:00)
- What you have to give up to do something else, perhaps your mission. (26:00)
- What is "Normal 40"?
- Leaving a DNA, a trail, on the Social Medias
- Is Lon's Father proud of him? (40:00)
Find out more about Normal 40: normal40.com OR email Lon at lon@normal40.com
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Rich Merkouris is a longtime Sioux Falls resident. He spent his childhood years in Sioux Falls and attended Horace Mann Elementary. He later graduated from the University of Sioux Falls and has since served in numerous capacities as a community and faith leader. Rich is the President of Kingdom Capital Fund and is on the board of directors for Empower Sioux Falls, Compassion Child Care, and the Sioux Falls Hope Coalition.
He has provided leadership for several collaborative efforts in Sioux Falls, including the development of the Empower Campus, the formation of the Sioux Falls Hope Coalition, and housing redevelopment in Pettigrew Heights. For the past eleven years, he has served as a Volunteer Chaplain for the Sioux Falls Police Department and Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office.
Rich’s wife, Shannon, is a special education teacher at John Harris Elementary. They have three children—Hannah, Henry, and Hazel.
Show Highlights:
- Who is pouring into Rich? (7:00)
- When Rich found a Mom and Child under a tree. What did he do? (11:00)
- That time Rich found a new club in Sioux Falls (13:00)
- Sports as a ministry
- "If you have enough drive, you can outpace your peers."
- Why run for City Council? (23:00)
- A Kermit Staggers story (25:00)
- "Not on my watch." A pivot point in Rich's life. (28:00)
- Work-life Balance (32:30)
- The admiration Rich has for Sioux Falls Police Department
- Charity with Clarity (40:00)
The Rich Merkouris website https://www.merkourisforcouncil.com/about
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Rock Ranch - Dan & Marie LaRock
Founded in 2016 by the LaRock Family, Rock Ranch is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing horsemanship training, riding lessons, senior programming, and mental health counseling in a natural, Christ-filled setting.
Rock Ranch MISSION: Rock Ranch provides opportunities for persons to improve themselves physically, cognitively, socially and psychologically while learning the art and skills of horsemanship in a Christ filled setting.
Episode Notes:
Mandate takes the show on the back roads of beautiful Minnesota to meet up with Dan & Marie LaRock at the site of Rock Ranch. We were welcomed with open arms and a few hooves. Here is what we discussed on this week’s episode:
- Why Rock Ranch Started (5:15)
- Who Needs Rock Ranch (10:00)
- Incredible story of the 109 Year Old Former Rancher at the Ranch (17:00)
- Marie’s Unreal Gift and Ability to Storytell (20:00)
- Marriage (33:00)
They are happy to help answer any questions you may have about Rock Ranch.
355 40th Avenue
Hills, MN 56138
(605) 940-2243
riderockranch@gmail.org
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Episode Disclaimer In this episode Kate's close friend and running companion, Rachel Ortman, was battling cancer at a local hospital surrounded by her family. Shortly after completing this episode Rachel completed her race and passed away. We have a brief introduction to this episode so please listen in and consider supporting the Ortman Family at (www.gofundme.com/rachels-race).
Derrick, Jack, Jovie, and Maverick this episode is dedicated to you.
Kate Patrick is a wife of 10 years to Mr. Jesse Patrick, a loving mother to 2 boys, an avid runner with Sioux Falls Women Run, a giving friend, and a Realtor at 605 Real Estate (www.realestate605.com). We discuss marriage, motherhood, juggling those 2 titles with work, and what drives Kate to provide exceptional experiences. However, the majority of this episode is about Kate's friend, Rachel Ortman, who passed away February 28, 2022 after a diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer. Below are the episode highlights:
- Disclaimer and Informational Introduction (0:00 - 4:00)
- Who is Kate Patrick (8:00)
- How to Manage Our Titles - Wife/Mom/Realtor (12:00)
- Invest in Your Marriage (20:00)
- Sioux Falls Women Run Non-Profit (25:00)
- Kate and Rachel's Story (30:15)
- Kate's Raw Emotion for Rachel's Family (38:00)
- Importance of Outside Council - Individually & Relationally (42:00)
- Some Konz Advice (45:00)
You can find Kate on Instagram and Facebook or the 605 Real estate website (www.realestate605.com).
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Rachel's Race (www.gofundme.com/rachels-race)
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This reaction episode is free, however all future reaction episodes will be featured on our Patreon page first and then published a few weeks out. If The Mandate Podcast has made any imprint on your life please consider helping us out by belonging to our patreon at patreon.com/mandatepodcast. We have big plans which involve live events, books, and bible studies however we need your support to help us make this happen.
Episode Highlights:
- Support local 605 businesses (5:45)
- Go tour St. Louis (7:45)
- How special it is to have adult friendships (11:00)
- Please email us a deep conversation topic mandate.pod@gmail.com (13:00)
- At the end of 2022 what do you wish "Your YOU" would look like (13:30)
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Episode Highlights:
- Huge Bomb dropped by Heather and our reaction (1:00)
- Ben's scars from his pornographic addiction (2:30)
- Are employers out there as supportive as Volunteers of America (4:30)
- Nature vs. Nurture debate of Addiction (6:00)
- Midwest Nice, Keeping up with the Jones', Passive Aggressive (10:00)
- Go the Person (12:45)
- Sports talk (15:00)
- An opportunity to get some free swag
Suicide Prevention:
1-800-273-8255
Text your zip code to 898211
Text CONNECT to 741741
sdsuicideprevention.org
helplinecenter.org
livewellsiouxfalls.org
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Nathan Rueckert - Founder of Baseball Seams Co. - Restoration into the Game-ball He Intended Us to Be
Mission: “We strive to honor God and reflect His Love by creating unique, meaningful products that connect people and transform relationships through the platform of baseball.”
What Nate has come to appreciate about the Baseball Seams Company is that they aren’t just an entity that exists to make cool things. It goes much deeper than that. They take old, worthless baseballs and give them new life because that’s what God does with us through Jesus. He takes our brokenness, our failures, our resentment, our addictions, our imperfections and decides to love us anyways.
Unconditionally. Recklessly.
Baseball Seams Co. has grown from just Nate in his basement to over 10 part-time production analysts and artwork apprentices, a social media team, and an operations manager that oversees it all. They’ve outsourced shop space in downtown Sioux Falls for order fulfillment, shipping and receiving and just completed their first published book titled America At The Seams: 50 Stories in 50 States of How Baseball Unites Our Country.
Episode Highlights:
- Baseball Seams Co. Origination Story (2:20)
- The Art that Means the Most (9:20)
- The Creation of a Mission Statement & Why (11:00)
- The Epic Customer Stories Using Artwork to Storytell (13:00)
- Turning a Side Hustle to Full-time Employment (18:00)
- The Book “America at the Seams” Amazing Story (27:30)
- Road trip with Nate’s Dad
- Is Nate’s Dad Proud of Him (33:00)
- A Mandate Exclusive (35:00)
- Connection to a US President (40:00)
- Ben Geeks Out on Baseball (42:00)
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Heather Kittelson is energetic and everywhere! As the Foundation Director for Volunteers of America you have either heard from her or of her if you volunteer in any capacity in the Sioux Falls Region. Heather is a Follower of Jesus, a doting wife, proud mom, and she shares her impactful testimony with us on this weeks' show.
Episode Highlights:
- Heather's Testimony (Alcohol/Postpartum Depression/Attempted Suicide) 10:30
- "The Holy Spirit told him to turn his vehicle around."
- Postpartum Depression Explanation (16:00)
- In-patient Recovery=Leaving Heather's family, telling her employer, and sharing this testimony publicly for the first time. (21:50)
- "I am so proud of you." -CEO and HR with VOA
- The neuroscience behind the brains addiction (29:30)
- Redemption Artistry (35:45)
- What can you do if you are struggling with Alcohol Addiction, postpartum depression, or suicide? (42:00)
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Listen in as we share what Mandate will look like in the post-Joebermueller space.
Still offer great guest testimonies, intuitive conversations, and hope for a greater community awareness.
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Sadly, the Mandate Podcast says goodbye to one of the original co-hosts, Mr. Joe Obermueller. Joe's legacy will live on as the archive of Mandate episodes will have a place on the Internet....FOREVER! Here is what we discuss on this weeks episode:
Why is Joe moving on?
We (Mandate) are on an airplane and waiting for Joe who is on the tarmac.
Mandate Super-fans say thank you to the "King of Transitions".
Joe's Favorite Episodes
The meaning of Mandate and why we need to keep recording these vital conversations & influential people in our community.
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Joe & Ben reflect & react immediately to the latest episode of the Mandate Podcast. Here is what we discussed:
- A new Mandate Jingle?
- Metamorphosis of Target & Hotdog repercussions
- Megan's eloquent analogy of "Rocks"
- Men be more present or intentional in grief
- How to ask questions in your circle
- Keep showing up in your relationships
- You have advice to give, when the person is ready
- Listen
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Matt & Megan Rollag experienced one of the unthinkable tragedies when they showed up at the hospital to expand their family for the first time. As Megan beautifully states: "Lyla was born sleeping." Megan carried Lyla to full term and when her and Matt showed up to the hospital they were informed that Lyla's heartbeat was not there. Through unspeakable tragedy comes a beautiful testimony about grief, loss, healing, redemption, marriage, and faith. Megan's testimony is powerfully blissful and redeeming. We hope you find encouragement because of the Rollag's courage to tell their story so we can stand together in grief and alone no more.
Episode Highlights:
- "Entered motherhood in a way I never expected."
- "I (Megan) have never felt this kind of darkness and sadness."
- If you have ever had children or experienced a partner having a child, the mother still needs to heal. Megan would cry because of the hurt and her body would produce breast milk, a daily reminder of their loss.
- The helpful & hurtful ways to reach out when people are grieving loss. "Don't ask, just do."
- Marriage in Grief - How Matt & Megan learned to grieve together, further fortifying their marriage.
- The Gratitude Jar
- Lyla's Free Little Library
- Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resiliency by Sheryl Sandberg
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Joe & Ben react to the following:
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The courageousness of a family with young kids to take on more.
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The fears that come with fostering; perceived and real.
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Central Church's promotion of family.
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Mandate's role in the community = Conversations that matter.
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"We don't script the conversations in our lives."
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You develop faith by putting yourself in circumstances that require faith.
Teaser: Mandate Podcast takes a break....(more details on the way, stay tuned).
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If you have ever had the conversation or even thought about foster care or adoption this episode is for you. You can clearly hear the amount of compassion and love the Kemper Family has for their own children and those they volunteer to have in their home. Hear the mountains and valleys of temporary volunteer foster care and permanent adoption through the lens of a very loving, patient father.
Episode Highlights:
Separating the stigma of Stay-at-Home Fathers.
Fear will keep you from making the best decisions in life.
Matt & Meredith's temporary foster experience created an opportunity where that child still lives with them.
"The initial motivation was to teach our kids to love their neighbor when their neighbor isn't in their neighborhood."
Kemper's story of bringing in 2 boys: Bring the boys to Mom for a visit and never saw the boys again.
Creating structure for young people who have never had it. Knowing that this is the house the child will come back to you every night lets them drop the veil of fear and be kids again.
Four year old with 60% of her body burned from a car explosion is the strongest and most courageous person in Matt's life.
The amount of quality healthcare in the city of Sioux Falls is unparalleled. Flagship healthcare; Sanford with critical care for young people and Avera for heart and mental care.
"If you want to have faith you have to do something that requires faith."
The process of learning more and dispelling some of your worries around foster care. Learn more at lifelinechild.org
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Reflection on Episode: This episode put Mandate on the map. Meaning, we were able to reach thousands of people because of Nate & Maggie's message, authenticity, and story of redemption. Listen to the first 28 minutes as Ben reflects with Nate & Maggie on what the episode did for them and their business while also offering a heartfelt thank you for their willingness to jump on our little podcast.
0 min - 28 min NEW CONTENT/REFLECTION FROM NATE AND MAGGIE
28 min - END REAIR OF EPISODE
Episode Highlights:
A marriage broken by sexual addiction, now restored and helping others find their way toward restoration. Join us for this incredible testimony.
Nate’s Testimony: “Pornography wasn’t enough.” & “Looking for pleasure wherever I can find it.”
Maggie’s Testimony: “Why would you choose that (pornography) over me?” & “Is this a marriage worth staying in.”
www.knowncounselingservices.com
About Known Counseling
At Known Counseling Services, we offer professional mental health services for individuals, couples, or families who have found their lives to be out of balance. We understand that every person who finds their way to our office is unique - everyone has a different journey!
We want to meet you exactly where you are and will provide evidence-based treatment in a safe and confidential environment. In addition to in-person therapy, we offer convenient and secure online sessions.
We believe that there is hope for everyone and that healing can come from connected relationships in which we are known and accepted.
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Reflection on episode: Want to systematically alter the way you think about parenting? This episode left deep impressions on both Joe and Ben and offered a new perspective on our words and actions as parents. Yes, Jonathan Land is a pastor, however his deep understanding of the human condition is profound. This is a top episode for a reason!
Highlights from the episode:
Pre-concieved expectations vs. Reality of Fatherhood
"You are walking around with the imprints of your father or father-figure, good or bad."
Purpose of a Father
"You only grow when you know you are free to fail and you are still on the team"
Jonathan's story on his oldest daughter's courage to stand up to him.
"Invoke the Rule" = create opportunities for people to be courageous without an angry response.
Do not let your children leave your household with an empty cup because someone will fill it in your place.
Find out more about Jonathan and Connection Church at http://siouxfallsconnection.com/
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Reflection on Episode: Rory is a confident individual, especially when it comes to his vision of fitness. We had a couple listeners not love that confidence but clearly lots of our listeners loved it. Joe gave CrossFit the old college try because of this interview however he left the new gym when Rory stepped away as an owner. Rory is onto some very exciting ventures of his own and we are excited to promote the number of initiatives he is involved with.
Highlights of Episode:
Always work on something that gives you more days.
"If you don't have your fitness in order, it's unlikely you have your life in order."
Mental Toughness - AMRAP Mentality
"Everyone is meant to keep themselves in a physical condition that allows us to do basic human function."
Find functional movements that are going to give you another clockwise tick.
Find Rory at @rorywitt03
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Reflection on episode: This is a MANDATE Core episode, meaning we created this podcast to have vulnerable conversations just like this. Aaron was an absolute delight to interview and, as you can hear, did most of the talking while Ben and Joe sat back and listened. Aaron's raw vulnerability to be transparent with his story impacted so many of our listeners. Post-episode Aaron shared with us that many of his military brothers and sisters reach out to say thank you. This is must episode for any Mandate listener!
Episode Highlights:
Marine Corp Infantry & Sniper
Extensive & Exhausting Training
“Did you have to use your sniper training?”
Imposter Syndrome: People feeling like a fraud. You can’t or won’t take responsibility for things that happened to you.
70% of ADULTS are afflicted with Imposter Syndrome
Cope with imposter syndrome with unhealthy relationships with men = “One-up” (drinking, drinking & driving, fighting etc.)
“My friends and family think I’m tough! How do you tell your story when you haven’t experienced combat?”
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
We have to create an opportunity for men to talk with other people when struggling!
Reach out to Aaron – Aaron.Straight1@gmail.com or find on Facebook
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Reflection on episode: Nate’s episode was really fun for Ben. He got to listen to Nate and Joe reflect on their experience with divorce and you can really hear the synergy between the two of them. We really hope that men out there heard Nate’s heart and passion for the roles we are responsible for playing as husbands. This was also an episode where we received significant feedback; positive and negative.
Episode Highlights:
"If you are not pursuing your wife, someone else will."
The highs and lows of a young marriage.
Nate could have pulled the victim card because of the circumstance, however through counseling & self-reflection he chooses to take ownership.
The discussion of sex before and after marriage. The discussion of sex before and after divorce. Pursuing a relationship with Jesus.
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Reflection on Episode: This episode is where Mandate really started to gain an audience. Not only because Mayor TenHaken and his influence but also Joe and Ben having a clear agenda of where they wanted each episode to go. The moment at the start where Paul is talking about being invited onto Mandate and assuming we were going to talk about a Covid mandate was a real conversation we had with him.
Episode Highlights:
“Leadership – Accept Blame & Deflect Praise”
What is your mission field today?
Good, Bad, & Ugly: The stories of being in the trenches during massive city growth, CV19, & local politics
Two MANDATE listener exclusives: Exciting news about Downtown Sioux Falls & is Paul going to put his name in again for mayor?
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Joe & Ben React to the following:
Angela's Courageousness - There is potential for criticism and public judgement, she still presses on.
Joe's students and how they are handling mental health. We need to pay more attention to this.
Yearly body check, why not yearly brain/mind check...covered by insurance.
Ben was ready to leave the church. "All the things you were willing to leave the church for, why don't you pick up the cross and find a resolution."
Anxiety. Encouragement to have a conversation with your TRUSTED medical source.
Imprints you leave on your family as a father and husband will have generational effects; good and bad.
Submission to the role of fatherhood and taking the lead, we are losing our ability to do that.
Deposits of discipline, love, trust, concern, and joy.
NEW PATREONS! George and Laura, THANK YOU! patreon.com/mandatepodcast
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Angela is an American News presenter, investigative journalist, philanthropist and author. She is best known as a co-anchor on KELOLAND News for KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, SD.
On May 16, 2018, Angela’s 21-year-old daughter, Emily, died of fentanyl poisoning. After returning to work after several months leave of absence, Kennecke told her story to KELOLAND viewers. Later that week, she appeared on CBS This Morning and several other national outlets to share her family's story. Angela was working on an investigation into South Dakota’s Good Samaritan Laws and overdose deaths.
In the weeks that followed, Angela and her husband Jeff started a non-profit organization called Emily’s Hope. This non-profit has helped raise thousands for the Avera Health Addiction Care Center in Sioux Falls and Emily’s Hope House, a sober living house.
For more information and resources:
Emily’s Hope: emilyshope.foundation/family-resources-1
Face it TOGETHER: wefaceittogether.org
Addiction Solutions 605: addictionsolutions605.com
Helpline Center: helplinecenter.org
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"The most segregated time in American happens each week; on Sunday morning."
Food, sports, & sex: 3 global languages
The complete absence of pickup soccer in Sioux Falls.
"I had to forgive my Dad."
Losing family and friends because of their proclamation as Christians.
Zach is the Founding and Lead Pastor of C6. He was born and raised in Nigeria while Holly, his wife, was born and raised in Lennox, South Dakota. They have four kids together and are excited about this journey God is leading them in. Find Zack and C6 church online at c6church.com.
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A powerful reaction episode from Joe & Ben on:
Apolonia's superpowers!
Turning the organizational triangle around.
Vince Lombardi & Green Bay Packers quote.
The distinct similarities between performing arts and athletics.
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The Intentionally Positive & Encouraging, Contagiously Optimistic presence that is Apolonia joins Joe & Ben this week on MANDATE.
Find her on all the social platforms to learn more about Apolonia and her work as a filmmaker, producer, and professional trained actress. Support the arts, at all costs!
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The Fusion of Jack Black & Chumbawamba = Jeremy Walk Up Song
You have to start the conversation with the Vanilla Question
When you start to understand your own story you can successfully step into someone else’s.
The product is not the “thing”, the process is the "thing".
Thank you cards/notes or, call out moments of thankfulness IMMEDIATELY.
Sarah Krush NOT NOT NOT Sarah Kurtenbach
“How are you doing?”
Men, promote the women in your life!
If there is a man in your life who has made an impact, we dare you to connect and tell them why?
Call out people’s superpowers!
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Founder and Owner of Throne Publishing, Jeremy Brown, joins Joe & Ben this week on Mandate and here is what we talk about:
The art of publishing books using Jeremy's very carefully crafted process.
The Burn Process: We throw everything into a fire and only the things of lasting value will stand the flames; diamonds for beauty, steel for strength, and gold for value.
Self-awareness is key for leadership because how do I know who I am if I don't even know my own story.
Burn yourself out in a cause you care about and you will find yourself.
Values are what are important to you, convictions are what you sacrifice for.
Healing comes in moments, the best people can identify those and just sit in them.
Find Jeremy at thronepg.com
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Show Highlights:
Mandate Jingle of the Week
Fear of the Unknown and he similarities between theatre and athletics.
The Masks of Masculinity.
"What's something you should tell me that you've never told me before."
Ask questions now because you may not get that opportunity again; "When were you most proud of me?"
Special Olympics of South Dakota: sosd.org
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Episode 23 - Joe Evenson on Deconstructing Masculinity.
A native of Garretson, SD, Evenson was a four-year letter winner and two-year starting linebacker for Augustana from 1998 to 2001. He was an All-North Central Conference honorable mention selection both his junior and senior seasons.
Following his career with the Vikings, Evenson played three seasons (2002-04) with the Sioux Falls Storm indoor football team. He was a member of the 2004 team that won the Pacific North Conference championship.
When Joe was coaching football he attended a lecture by longtime Nebraska Coach Ron Brown. There, Coach Brown deconstructed what it means to be a man and flipped it's secular head on to itself. The real tough men say no to alcohol, say no to drugs, say no to sleeping around, and say Yes to Jesus!
Joe walks us through his testimony from football to faith. You can reach out to Joe by finding him on the Make-A-Wish South Dakota site. Please reach out to us if you are a male and looking to get plugged into a group of Christian men here in Sioux Falls.
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Show Highlights:
Tally O'Hearn graces Mandate Studios. Additional remarks from Joe about divorce, "Damage left in the wake." The Consequences of Divorce.
The wonderful blessings in marriage. Waking up one day and "seeing" your significant other after lives of busyness.
Shoutout to Jerry Obermueller, the musician!
The biblical reasons for divorce and know that we are here to support you.
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Episode 22 - Nate Ovenden - Divorce - “If you are not pursuing your wife, someone else will.”
Nate is a long-time resident of Sioux Falls, devoted husband, loving father, and employee at one the state’s largest organizations Sanford Hospital. Nate was recruited to the University of Sioux Falls to play football and experienced Jesus during his early collegiate experience. Nate and his ex-wife were married in college and were divorced shortly after. After years of counseling and Nate's journey towards self-sacrifice redemption was found. Nate is now married to his wife Jenna and they have two beautiful daughters. Nate & Jenna are leaders of a marriage life-group at Central Church and are consistently ringing the bell of pursuit towards God and each other.
“If you are not pursuing your wife, someone else will.” One of the most profound sentences uttered on the Mandate Podcast. It would have been the easy button for Nate to blame his ex-wife for the divorce, however after years of pain, self-reflection, and counseling he came to the resolution that he was also at fault. We talk to Nate about sex after marriage and how he adamantly pursued Jesus instead of the desires of the flesh. “Sex outside of marriage causes pain.” So much more amazing content for men to hear from Nate. Whether you are staring at a failed marriage, living high in one of the greatest mountain tops of marriage, or just going through the motions of caring for another human being this podcast is for you.
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Here is what we talk about:
- Another jingle from Tally O’Hearn
- “Yesterday I’m on fire (for Jesus) and today I’m second guessing it all.”
- He works in the business of paint but you know what he spends all his time doing...people!
- We believe, day-to-day, that we are immortal
- The fallacy of not having enough time for more people in your life
Ben’s Weekly Made Up Words: “Third-dary”; “The Importance Ladder”
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Matt Bertsch is a University of Sioux Falls graduate with a significant calling for business and discipleship. If Matt could’ve predicted that he would be a co-owner of a major painting company after college, he probably would have laughed you out the door. However, he was given an opportunity and ran with it. Now, Matt and his partner Nate, run a multi-location/multi-product commercial and residential painting business in Sioux Falls and Kansas City.
Matt shares with us why Select Painting continues to thrive in a transient culture, using the “Christian” word discipleship in business, fears of growth, and his personal testimony. One of the most impactful stories Matt shares with us all the painting businesses in our community that have spawned off from Select Painting. Matt’s ability to send those people off with grace and be humble that he did his job when they were in his flock, is impactful. Imagine training 12 people to do a job professionally, all the hours poured into the actual technical skill and all the hours poured into the relationship, and then after they have been trained they tell you that they are leaving to start their own painting business. How would you react? Probably not like Matt Bertsch did!
Please check Matt Bertsch out at Select Painting. We can personally attest that this company is one-of-a-kind and does exceptional work. You can find out more about what Select Painting us up to and how you can get a free quote at selectpainting.biz
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Joe & Ben ReCap the Negligent, Adventurer Luke Lynass. Some Highlights:
New MANDATE Jingle
Permission to Make Mistakes
The Arrival After Experience
The Climax of Social Media
More on Joe's Divorce and His Ability to Forgive Himself
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Born and raised in the Midwest, Luke spent half his life on each side of the Missouri. Influences of gritty country and Americana stem from his upbringing in a western ranching community; electronic and rock from living in the city. His persona - and ultimately his music - land somewhere between these things - gritty and sleek, earthy and ethereal, boy and man. Luke is a husband, father, songwriter, producer, & videographer.
This guy is negligently, adventurous based on the rise, fall, and everything in between of his experiences. Imagine starting the dream as a potential medical doctor, becoming a missionary in Haiti, creating music, starting a CrossFit business, and now running marketing for a major powerhouse in the recruitment space. Luke is constantly evolving his journey by diving deep into life by saying “yes” to opportunities through the lens of intuition.
Check out more about Luke and his music at lukelynass.com or find him on Instagram at @lwlynass
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Teaser ALERT - If you haven't listened to full interview with Alana STOP and listen before pushing play here. Then come on back and listen to Joe & Ben as we share our immediate reactions to this introspective, interesting, and hilarious episode!
Check out Alana and more about the 605 Magazine at 605magazine.com, follow on Instagram @605magazine or pick up a magazine across the state FOR FREE!
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605 is an award-winning monthly publication, website, and app celebrating South Dakota.
In a nutshell, 605 is a source for what is going on statewide through multi mediums, like the magazine (online and print), social media (over 50,000 followers on all platforms), The 605 Show podcast, the 605 Classic events, 605 Creative Co., 605 Weddings, and more. 605 travels statewide to capture the people and places that make South Dakota unique and amazing.
Alana joins MANDATE to discuss the origins of the 605 magazine and shares her story about the very first episode. Alana dives deep about her working relationship with her husband and how the two of them cope with work/life balance.
Alana has a passion for South Dakota that would rival any from this state, however she has created a platform to stand on that celebrates the state’s unique characters and events. We speak to her about the loyalty that South Dakotans are embracing, the “strict line” between east and west river communities, and the communities that have fully embraced the vibe that 605 Magazine has created.
Check out more about the 605 Magazine at 605magazine.com, follow on Instagram @605magazine or pick up a magazine across the state FOR FREE!
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What more can J&B add to the marriage discussion with Anna Husman...not much because she rocked this episode! But we try, so listen in and tell us your thoughts.
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Join us for the latest installment of recap episode as J&B discuss our immediate reactions to Laura Johnson and her episode on Diabetes!
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Take a quick hit of J&B as we discuss what we learned from Tom Henderson.
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Join J&B as we recap our most popular episodes about the pandemic that we don't have a vaccine for, pornography.
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Listen as Joe and Ben recap Sarah's episode and what impacted us most. We would love to hear from you on what hit you right in the middle. Email us at mandate.pod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @mandatepod
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Episode 18 Sarah Kurtenbach - How Men Can Champion Women in the Workplace
Sarah Kurtenbach is a social media influencer, marketing and digital expert who has worked for a top Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer for over five years. Starting as the second employee, she helped grow the company to be a multi-million dollar business, brought the company through an acquisition, worked post-acquisition within a large Fortune 500 media company, and was promoted to be the youngest VP in the company to lead sales and revenue.
Sarah shares with us her personal journey of finding job opportunities in recession 2009, networking for relationships, creating opportunities for yourself, and a dynamic male/female mentoring relationship.
Joe and Ben dive deeper with Sarah on being thrown to the wolves by her mentor in front of a boardroom of marketing executives, creating a productive mentoring relationship, toxicity mitigation, and what American businesses need to do about maternity/paternity leave.
For business Sarah finder her at www.thekbgroup.com For ministry Sarah find her at www.moveher.co & for fun Sarah find her on the Insta @sarahkurtenbach
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Just Joe and Ben reacting to Alex Massa. Want a MANDATE sticker? Share any episode with how it impacted you and a link to the podcast on your soc-meds (make sure you tag us).
Don't forget to check him out at: massanotmassa.com
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Professional Trumpet Player, Alex Massa, joins us on Mandate to have a meaningful conversation about:
Responsibility of Mentorship - Ideology Absorption can be dangerous
What it’s like to be Excommunicated from Canada
Molded by Social Responsibility, Music is Born
Stories from The Trumpet Mafia down in Louisiana
“Easier to deal with the consequences of making a choice than not to make the choice at all” -Alex Massa
Check him out at massanotmassa.com
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Differences in Type I & Type II
How to mitigate Type I through Lifestyle
Food is highly personal. Most celebrations surround food. We typically reward kids with food.
Laura's journey with Type II and how diabetes affects her life
- Discrimination and harassment from school to work
- Feeling alone because no one in her life had diabetes; "Nobody knows what I am going through"
- People with diabetes make, on average, 180 added daily decisions
- As a Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner, how Laura is making kids feel like they are NOT alone.
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Our first and most loyal Super-Fan joins us for this episode, educating us on the modern marriage and much more:
Using marriage counseling as a tool in your relationship toolbelt
Relationship Expectations: Spoken vs. Unspoken
Husbands Job: “Your job as her husband is to make that question mark over her head as small as possible.”
The guilts of Transitions (Dating, Marriage, Motherhood)
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Since 2010, RESGEN has impacted over 300,000 people at conferences, schools, festivals, and other events across the country. RESGEN exists to present the Good News of Christ to thousands of people and help them follow Him for a lifetime.
- RESGEN Ministries includes the RESGEN Men’s Summit, Date Night Comedy, a Parenting Event, RESGEN Youth Leaders Network, and their own podcast ‘The Giving Life Podcast’
25 years of restoring generations through personal testimony.
“We don’t really fight anymore in our marriage; we have INTENSE FELLOWSHIP.”
Tom’s own Emotional testimony on his Restored relationship with his Dad and the power of Forgiveness
Check out more on Tom & ResGen @ www.resgen.org
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A marriage broken by sexual addiction, now restored and helping others find their way toward restoration. Join us AGAIN for this incredible testimony on reconciliation.
Three levels of recovery: His recovery from addiction. Her recovery from trauma. Their recovery of marriage.
The feeling of grace is different than the reality of forgiveness.
The biological, relational, and emotional repercussions of pornography.
www.knowncounselingservices.com
- Nate and Maggie have been married 15 years and have 3 awesome children - Jax (11), Kendall (9), and Jonah (5). They launched Known Counseling Services in 2020, where they provide counseling and coaching to individuals and couples with the goal of restoration, healing, and intimacy.
- Nate Blaylock (M.A. Ed, CLC) is a certified life coach and recovery coach who is passionate about helping people move from here to there. He has deep experience in helping others rebuild what may seem broken into something with purpose and beauty. Nate currently resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Maggie Blaylock (LPC, CSAT, CMAT, MH) is a therapist who has a heart for seeing what is broken be restored. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT) and currently resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Resources:
- www.knowncounselingservices.com
- www.puredesire.com
- www.pathformen.com
- www.bloomforwomen.com
- www.sexandrelationshiphealing.com
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A marriage broken by sexual addiction, now restored and helping others find their way toward restoration. Join us for this incredible testimony.
Nate’s Testimony: “Pornography wasn’t enough.” & “Looking for pleasure wherever I can find it.”
About Known Counseling hy would you choose that (pornography) over me?” & “Is this a marriage worth staying in.”
www.knowncounselingservices.com
About Known Counseling At Known Counseling Services, we offer professional mental health services for individuals, couples, or families who have found their lives to be out of balance. We understand that every person who finds their way to our office is unique - everyone has a different journey!
We want to meet you exactly where you are, and will provide evidence-based treatment in a safe and confidential environment. In addition to in-person therapy, we offer convenient and secure online sessions.
We believe that there is hope for everyone and that healing can come from connected relationships in which we are known and accepted.
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MANDATE has officially launched out Patreon page! We have had so much grassroots love and support and now our raving fans are asking how they can help even more. WHAT?!?! The best way for us to reach a wider audience and continue our theme & mission, so eloquently said by JO-Bermueller, is through listener support. The outpouring of love and support has been tremendous and we are thankful for each share and mention we get. Meet us on the ground floor as we continue to get these messages out there and join today! As a MANDATE Patreon member you will get weekly exclusive content from J&B, MANDATE merchandise (logo stickers are in), and more to come!
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“Leadership – Accept Blame & Deflect Praise”
What is your mission field today?
Good, Bad, & Ugly: The stories of being in the trenches during massive city growth, CV19, & local politics
Two MANDATE listener exclusives: Exciting news about Downtown Sioux Falls & is Paul going to put his name in again for mayor?
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Joe & Ben celebrate the end of Season 1
Our lessons learned, our take-aways, our favorite moments
Hype & Goals for Season 2
See you in 2 weeks, stay tuned!
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Imposter Syndrome
Marine Corp Infantry & Sniper
Extensive & Exhausting Training
“Did you have to use your sniper training?”
Imposter Syndrome: People feeling like a fraud. You can’t or won’t take responsibility for things that happened to you.
70% of ADULTS are afflicted with Imposter Syndrome
Cope with imposter syndrome with unhealthy relationships with men = “One-up” (drinking, drinking & driving, fighting etc.)
“My friends and family think I’m tough! How do you tell your story when you haven’t experienced combat?”
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
We have to create an opportunity for men to talk with other people when struggling!
Reach out to Aaron – Aaron.Straight1@gmail.com or find on Facebook
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The Dream of Professional Baseball to the Reality of Trauma Surgery
Life goal shift in middle of dream
The courage to look at yourself and say, “I’m just not good enough” and embrace a new goal
What you want to do versus what you are supposed to do
The motivation behind being told No
Difference between D.O. and M.D.
The gravity of a simple “Thank You Card”
Importance of Mentorship
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Dr. Joe Moen is a chiropractor who opened his business just prior to the pandemic. Through hope & perseverance he was able to find success and more importantly change people's lives through their life choices in health & fitness. If you are looking for a conversation about how to take a step forward in what you think is your worst hour, this episode is for you. Dr. Joe is a loyal husband, father of 2 kiddos, and local business owner. Let's MANDATE a Man Date on the following topics with Dr. Joe:
Hope
Break up in business
Starting a business in CV19
Crucial conversations in marriage
Worst thing we can do is sit still, just move
“Our talents are not meant for us; they are meant for others.”
Hopeful, full of light, & fun = Origin Health
Listener Questions
Find Dr. Joe at originhealthsf.com
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What does 92 years on this earth give you? Stories and Perspective. Arnie Berkeland is 92 years old and has married for over 70 years to his beautiful wife. Co-host Joe Obermueller and Arnie were neighbors when Joe first moved to Sioux Falls and that relationship blossomed into a friendship that was deserved of having Arnie on our podcast. Arnie is husband, father, grandfather, and serial entrepreneur who has been retired since the age of 55. Let's MANDATE a Man-Date on the following topics with Arnie:
Passion & Purpose
Early adoption of entrepreneurship
Prison Ministry and an UNBELIEVABLE story of reconciliation and redemption for a prisoner
70 years of marriage
Fatherhood through the decades
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Finances are a very personal item that us men don’t like to ask around about, seeking guidance or persuasion. Ryan has over a decade of financial wisdom and is a super connector in his community. Ryan is a husband, father of 3, and mortgage loan officer. Let's MANDATE a Man-Date on the following topics with Ryan:
Finances as a Tool not a Burden
Date your major decisions before committing
“Have a plan when it comes to debt”
Where has all the career and/or financial education gone?
Pride gets in the way of men reaching out
“Be courageous to initiate a conversation”
Look for opportunities to discern and be ready to listen
“Have more conversations, in valleys or on mountain tops – That is the vision of MANDATE”
Don’t Buy Stuff –Steve Martin (https://youtu.be/R3ZJKN_5M44)
Find Ryan @ bankwithryan.com
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In business, we regularly look at the bottom line to gauge our success. Danielle and her team at Fisher Sisters take a different approach, the human motivation. Danielle is a wife, mother of 2, veteran, and was recently listed as a top 40 under 40 in real estate. Let's MANDATE a Man-Date on the following topics with Danielle:
Predictive Index – Talent Optimization Platform
“the Dana Fisher Sandwich”
People want to operate at 100%, a leader finds drivers
“Personal lives, of course, permeate into our business. Embrace their lives and use it."
Don’t judge & don’t offer advice…just listen
Find Danielle @ fishersisters.com or email Danielle@fishersisters.com
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Eliminate Your Fears of Getting Fit
We all want to live longer, especially when there is a reason why or another person to live for. One of the best opportunities to make your life longer is through nutrition and fitness. Rory is a husband, father of three, and CrossFit/Nutritional Coach. Let's MANDATE a Man-Date on the following topics with Rory:
Always work on something that gives you more days
“if you don’t have your fitness in order, it’s unlikely you have your life in order.”
Mental Toughness – AMRAP Mentality
“Everyone is meant to keep themselves in a physical condition that allows us to do basic human function."
Find functional movements that are going to give you another clockwise tick.
Find Rory at @rorywitt03
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The responsibility of being a father or father figure is one of the greatest responsibilities that can be bestowed on us Men. Jonathan is a husband, father of two young girls, pastor, and Sioux Amateur Baseball League 2020 season champion. Let's MANDATE a Man-Date on the following topics with Jonathan:
- Pre-conceived expectations vs. Reality of fatherhood
- "You are walking around with the imprints of your father or father-figure, good or bad."
- Purpose of a Father
- "You only grow when you know you are free to fail and you are still on the team."
- Jonathan's story on his oldest daughters courage.
- Invoke the rule, create opportunities for people to be courageous without an angry response.
- Do not let your children leave your household with an empty cup because someone will fill it in your place.
Find Jonathan at http://siouxfallsconnection.com/
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What is my purpose? Struggling to find your passion? The true definition of provision? Phil is a husband, father, former real estate agent, former appliance salesman, entrepreneur, and current tech sales dude. We Mandate a Man-Date on the following topics with Phil:
- "Midlife Crisis"
- Define yourself by job or work or both? What's the difference?
- Are you really too busy to start?
- "Be careful what you get good at, because you will end up doing it for the rest of your life."
- Provision may not have anything to do with money!
- We bring you back to the festive season of Christmas.
Phil frequently references the book "Kingdom Principles" By Dr. Myles Munroe
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Welcome to Mandate! Join Joe and Ben as we talk about the topics Men wont. We will have guests from all walks of life join and guide them through topics that us men just don't talk about. Sports and weather are fine but finances/entreprenuership/women/girl-dad/passion are much more exciting. Women turn your men onto this podcast, Men get comfortable with being uncomfortable, All Enjoy!
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