Survival Punk | Ep567: Keeping Christmas Traditions Alive in Hard Times

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and today’s episode is a little different. This one isn’t about gear, food buckets, or backup power. It’s about something just as important for survival, especially when things feel shaky: keeping traditions alive.

Survival Punk | Ep566: Apartment Backup Power That Actually Works

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s one of those cold, gray mornings where power outages feel just a little too plausible. Today’s episode tackles a question a lot of people quietly stress about but don’t get good answers on: how do you do real backup power when you live in an apartment or rental?

Christian Prepper | Invisible Enemies to Watch Out For!

What invisible threats are you unknowingly bringing into your home, your vehicle, and your preparedness supplies every single day? For Christian preppers focused on stockpiling food, water, and gear, it's easy to overlook one of the most fundamental vulnerabilities in any survival plan—your own health. When illness strikes, every carefully laid plan becomes exponentially harder to execute, and in a true crisis scenario, medical care may be limited or unavailable entirely.
In this episode, Todd draws from over two decades of personal experience to discuss the often-underestimated importance of germ awareness and practical hygiene habits for preppers. From lessons learned as a first-year teacher to navigating COVID and current flu season concerns, this conversation addresses why being careful with germs isn't paranoia—it's wisdom. You'll hear real-world examples of how simple, consistent habits can serve as your first line of defense against the kind of illness that could sideline you when your family needs you most. For those serious about preparedness, maintaining your health through intentional practices like washing your hands and staying aware of what you touch isn't optional—it's foundational. Whether flu season is in full swing or you're thinking ahead to potential grid-down scenarios where medical resources are scarce, this episode offers perspective every faithful prepper needs to consider.
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PrepperNet's Prepping Academy | Privacy Email — Taking Control of Your Inbox

In this episode of The Privacy & Freedom Podcast, Forrest Garvin pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked privacy vulnerabilities — your email address. That single piece of digital identity connects your banking, shopping, social media, and even government records. If your email isn’t private, nothing else truly is.
Forrest breaks down why your inbox is the #1 gateway for data collection, surveillance, and hacking attempts — and how to protect it. You’ll learn how major tech companies use email data to build marketing profiles, how data brokers trace every online registration back to you, and why “free” email accounts come at the cost of your personal freedom.
He walks you through practical solutions — from alias-based addresses and encrypted email providers to domain masking, burner accounts, and password segmentation. Forrest explains how to layer your communications using services like ProtonMail, StartMail, and SimpleLogin, and why separating your real identity from your digital one is the cornerstone of modern privacy.
At Garvin Academy, Forrest teaches these same principles step-by-step inside his Privacy & Security Masterclass, where students learn to disappear from the internet, reclaim their privacy, and protect their family’s information from corporate and government surveillance. Because privacy and security are freedom — and it all starts with securing your inbox.

Survival Punk | Ep565: DIY Christmas Gifts That Actually Matter (Part 2)

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and holy hell — it’s cold. Like ten degrees, why do I live here cold. That makes today’s episode even more fitting, because we’re continuing the DIY Christmas gift series with Part 2, and this time we’re getting into non-edible gifts — the stuff you can make with your hands that people actually use, appreciate, and remember.

The Kershner Files | Ep107: What Happens IF you Lose Your Stockpile of Gear, Supplies, and Food?

In Episode 107 of The Kershner Files, Dave notes some of the more trendy idiot box headlines  before heading into the standard Survival Realty, gun shows, and conferences and convention data. He then spends the rest of the show discussing an article related to something no one wants to think about. What happens to you and yours if all of your meticulously stockpiled gear, supplies, food, etc. is lost and now you’re stuck looting and scavenging?
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Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website
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State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website
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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.
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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)
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Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

Christian Prepper | Do You Have It All Locked Down?

Do you have everything in its place—your gear organized, your plans made, your supplies stocked—yet still find yourself anxious about what might come? For Christian preppers, there's a tension between doing the hard work of preparedness planning and truly resting in the sovereignty of God. This episode tackles that tension head-on, exploring what it really means to have it all locked down when the One who sits on the throne already holds everything in the palm of His hand.
Todd walks through powerful scripture. This isn't about future authority; it's present reality. For those serious about preparedness, this changes everything about how we approach our prepper gear, our emergency plans, and the inevitable moments when those plans fail us.
This is essential perspective for any Christian prepper who wants to be truly prepared, not just physically, but spiritually grounded in the One who has it all locked down.
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Survival Punk | DIY Christmas Gifts That Actually Matter (Part 1)

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and we’re continuing the Christmas run with something that hits harder than anything you can grab off a shelf: DIY, homemade Christmas gifts.

Ready Your Future | How to Stay Warm When You Have No Power!

What would you do if the power went out tonight and it was below freezing? Most people don’t think about it until they’re already shivering, but having a solid plan for staying warm during a winter power outage is one of the most important preps you can make. In this episode, Todd breaks down multiple heating alternatives—from backup heat sources to clever low-tech solutions—and shares personal stories from his own experiences with Winter Storm Uri. Whether you have a wood stove, a propane heater, or absolutely nothing, there’s something here for you.
But this episode goes beyond just heating methods. Todd discusses strategic thinking that most people overlook: which room to choose, how to maximize the heat you do have, when it’s time to leave your home, and how to turn a scary situation into a training opportunity for your family. If you live anywhere that gets cold, this is an episode you can’t afford to skip.
[00:00] Why losing power in freezing temperatures shifts from inconvenience to life-threatening emergency—and what most people get wrong about how to stay warm and their preparedness.
[02:32] The truth about propane heaters: Todd shares a surprising tip about using a fan that most Little Buddy owners never consider.
[07:07] How one family survived Christmas Eve when their furnace died—using nothing but quilts, strategic room selection, and a simple door trick.
[09:11] The candle experiment that shocked Todd: a group home story reveals how small flames can change room temperature faster than you’d expect.
[19:13] Stranded in the cold: the incredible survival story of a father who kept his family of six alive for two days after their Jeep flipped in the Nevada wilderness.
[23:36] The “pre-heat your house” strategy: a counterintuitive move that could buy you hours of comfort before the power even goes out.
[28:31] The danger signs you need to recognize: Todd explains when staying home becomes more dangerous than braving the elements to find warmth elsewhere.
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Survival and Basic Badass Prepper Podcast | Are We ONE War Away From Starving? America’s Coming Food Crisis

America’s food independence is collapsing in real time — and almost nobody is talking about it.
In this explosive episode of the Survival & Basic Badass Podcast, we rip the curtain off the terrifying truth:
• The U.S. is now running a RECORD $49.5 BILLION food trade deficit in 2025
• We import more food than ever while domestic production craters
• The average American farmer is almost 60 years old and retiring with no one to replace them
• Insane labor laws, sky-high regulations, and emotion-driven bans are crushing U.S. growers… while imported food from Mexico and beyond skates by with almost zero oversight
• If global shipping stops tomorrow (war, blockade, cyberattack), grocery shelves go EMPTY in days
This isn’t fear porn — this is math, USDA data, and cold hard reality.
Whether you’re a hardcore prepper, a homesteader, or just someone who likes eating, you NEED to hear this episode before it’s too late.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: The nightmare scenario nobody wants to face
03:12 – The $49.5 billion food trade deficit nobody’s talking about
12:05 – Why the American farmer is going extinct (average age 58+)
25:30 – The regulatory double-standard destroying U.S. agriculture
40:15 – Labor laws & costs that make growing food here impossible
50:20 – What YOU must do RIGHT NOW to food-proof your family
Stock up. Grow something. Support local. Because when the trucks stop rolling, the government isn’t coming to save you.
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