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Are you unknowingly making emergency preparedness seem impossible to those around you? Many preppers fall into the trap of overwhelming newcomers with worst-case scenarios and complex systems that discourage rather than empower. This episode challenges you to examine how your approach to prepping might be creating unnecessary barriers for families who simply want to protect their loved ones.
In this episode, Todd addresses a critical issue facing the preparedness community: the tendency to overcomplicate what should be straightforward preparation. He exposes how sensationalized content and extreme scenarios dominate the conversation, leaving everyday families paralyzed by the perceived enormity of the task. You'll discover why starting with local, realistic threats creates a foundation that Christian preppers can actually build upon, and how simple steps with food storage and water storage can provide genuine security without requiring massive investments or rural property. This isn't about dumbing down preparedness—it's about making self-reliant living accessible to everyone who needs it.
For faithful preppers serious about expanding their circle of prepared families and friends, this episode provides the framework to become an effective ambassador for practical readiness. Todd demonstrates how prepping is easy when you strip away the fearmongering and focus on real-world scenarios that resonate with people's actual experiences.
Whether you're mentoring new preppers or refocusing your own efforts, you'll gain the perspective needed to build sustainable preparedness that doesn't burn people out before they even begin.

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a brisk 36 degrees out there. We’re diving straight into something every one of you is feeling — the economy is getting rough, layoffs are climbing, hiring freezes are everywhere, and companies are cutting corners so hard the sparks could start a brush fire.

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In Episode 103 of The Kershner Files, Dave discusses a number of current event topics that provides more proof that the world is pushing closer and closer to the edge. After that, he runs through the Survival realty and Gun Show information before turning his attention to three articles. The first deals with identifying signs of an economic collapse and the second addresses tools that would be beneficial in when society collapses and the grid goes down. The third article aim s to disprove EMP myths people have come to believe as factual truth.
Two Rivers Outfitter - The Premiere Online Preparedness Store
DesignsbyDandTStore - Dave’s Etsy Shop for fun clothing options
Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website
Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings
State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website
Conferences and Conventions - from the davidjkershner.com website
Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites.
Available for Purchase - Fiction:
When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn’s Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio)
Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction:
Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

Effective 20 June 2025, I did a major improved revision on the sound quality for all my WarNotes episodes retroactively thanks to the technology at Podsworth.
It is time for America to completely reassess alliances and partnership around the world starting with NATO and then working its way down the list of useless and toxic relationships and promises to commit American blood and treasure to flashpoints planet-wide.
NATO insisted after the wall 1989-91 fell that the NATO blob would NOT expand eastward.
It did.
America should take a non-interventionist pause and get its internal house in order before standing astride the world again and lighting fires that never go away and continuously make things worse.
Stop the madness.
First part here: Ep 009 "Fixing Fight Club: Just Say No to NATO: Part One"
References:
Winning The Salvo Competition: Rebalancing America’s Air And Missile Defenses
The Russian Reconnaissance Fire Complex Comes of Age
Nyet Means Nyet (William Burns 2008)
Ted Galen Carpenter NATO’s Phony (and Dangerous) Nonbelligerent Status Regarding the Ukraine War
Ted Snider US Foreign Policy Was Never About Promoting Democracy
Pat Buchanan Where Does NATO Enlargement End?
DoS Cable: NATO ENLARGEMENT: RUSSIAN ASSERTIONS REGARDING THE TWO-PLUS-FOUR AGREEMENT ON GERMAN UNIFICATION
Navy Matters Get the US Out of NATO
Books:
Sevim Dagdelen NATO: A Reckoning with the Atlantic Alliance
Matt Kennard The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs The American Empire
Daniel Ellsberg The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
Scott Horton Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine
Nassim Taleb Incerto: Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, The Bed of Procrustes, Antifragile, Skin in the Game
Mark Gunzinger & Bryan Clark Winning the Salvo Competition: Rebalancing America’s Air and Missile Defense
Christian Brose The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare
Email at cgpodcast@pm.me

Are you truly leveraging every resource available to you as a Christian prepper, or are you leaving your most powerful assets untapped? Too many preppers accumulate gear and supplies only to store them away, never testing them until crisis strikes. Even more critically, many prepping believers fail to recognize the extraordinary spiritual resource they carry within them every day. This episode challenges both approaches and reveals why faithful preppers must actively engage with all the resources at their disposal.
In this episode, Todd examines a profound parallel between unused prepper gear and underutilized spiritual power. Drawing from the encounters of Moses at the burning bush and Joshua before Jericho, this teaching explores the concept of standing on holy ground and what it means to have constant access to divine guidance and strength. The episode then applies this principle directly to your preparedness efforts, addressing why Christian preppers often stockpile equipment without developing genuine proficiency. Todd outlines practical strategies for testing your gear, building real-world skills, and maintaining inventory systems that ensure your resources remain accessible when needed most. Whether it's a ham radio gathering dust or spiritual strength you've overlooked, this episode equips you to move from passive accumulation to active preparation.
For preppers serious about readiness, understanding the full scope of your available resources, both physical and spiritual, represents fundamental knowledge that separates theoretical preparation from genuine capability.

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a crisp 56-degree morning — perfect weather to tackle a topic every prepper thinks they understand… until life humbles them: Discipline fails. Automation doesn’t. Systems work.

Effective 20 June 2025, I did a major improved revision on the sound quality for all my WarNotes episodes retroactively thanks to the technology at Podsworth.
It is time for America to completely reassess alliances and partnership around the world starting with NATO and then working its way down the list of useless and toxic relationships and promises to commit American blood and treasure to flashpoints planet-wide.
NATO insisted after the wall 1989-91 fell that the NATO blob would NOT expand eastward.
America should take a non-interventionist pause and get its internal house in order before standing astride the world again and lighting fires that never go away and continuously make things worse.
Stop the madness.
References:
Winning The Salvo Competition: Rebalancing America’s Air And Missile Defenses
The Russian Reconnaissance Fire Complex Comes of Age
Nyet Means Nyet (William Burns 2008)
Pat Buchanan Where Does NATO Enlargement End?
DoS Cable: NATO ENLARGEMENT: RUSSIAN ASSERTIONS REGARDING THE TWO-PLUS-FOUR AGREEMENT ON GERMAN UNIFICATION
Navy Matters Get the US Out of NATO
Books:
Sevim Dagdelen NATO: A Reckoning with the Atlantic Alliance
Matt Kennard The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs The American Empire
Daniel Ellsberg The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
Scott Horton Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine
Nassim Taleb Incerto: Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, The Bed of Procrustes, Antifragile, Skin in the Game
Mark Gunzinger & Bryan Clark Winning the Salvo Competition: Rebalancing America’s Air and Missile Defense
Christian Brose The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare
My Substack
Email at cgpodcast@pm.me

Learn how to protect yourself from con artists and scams with our expert guide. In this video, we'll reveal the most common tricks used by scammers to deceive innocent people, and provide you with valuable tips on how to avoid falling victim to their schemes. From phishing scams to investment scams, we'll cover it all. By watching this video, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to spot a scam from a mile away and keep your finances and personal information safe. Discover the warning signs of a scam, how to verify the authenticity of a deal, and what to do if you've already been targeted. Take the first step in safeguarding your financial security and well-being by watching this informative video.
 
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In the world of emergency preparedness, not all advice is created equal, and not every prep deserves a place on your list. Episode 877 of Ready Your Future cuts through the noise to deliver honest, practical guidance on where to invest your preparedness dollars and where to hold back. Todd tackles both sides of the equation, examining eight popular preps that often waste money and space, then pivoting to reveal eight essential investments that will genuinely strengthen your emergency readiness.
From the debate over whole-home generators to the importance of mental resilience and community building, this episode challenges conventional prepper wisdom while reinforcing the fundamentals that matter most. Todd shares personal experiences from recent power outages, discusses the value of skills over gadgets, and emphasizes practical decision-making that works for families on real budgets. Whether you’re just starting your preparedness journey or refining an established plan, this episode offers the clarity you need to make smarter choices and avoid costly mistakes.
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