The Kershner Files | Ep111: Left Calls for Second Civil War, Low Budget Projects, Fast Growing Plants

In Episode 111 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by talking through a TON of current event/headlines that directly affects us and our preparedness planning. Iran is on fire, Venezuela is trying to find their bearings, DARPA weapons, and more. From there, he dives into the current spot prices for gold and silver, Survival Realty, gun shows, and conferences/conventions. After all of that, Dave takes a look at the noise emanating from Minneapolis calling for a second civil war. He then closes the show reviewing two articles dealing with low budge projects and quick growing garden items.
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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)

Ready Your Future | The Prepper Community is Dying — Here’s What’s Really Happening

You may have stocked your shelves and assembled your gear, but have you honestly assessed where you stand as a prepper heading into 2026? In this candid conversation, Todd sits down with longtime preparedness thought leader Paul Martin to confront an uncomfortable truth facing the preparedness community: too many preppers have grown complacent, mistakenly believing that political outcomes or the absence of recent catastrophe somehow insulate them from what's coming. The data tells a different story, and both Todd and Paul have watched this pattern repeat across election cycles and quiet years alike. If your commitment to preparedness rises and falls with headlines or who occupies the White House, this episode delivers the reality check you need.
Paul and Todd examine the current landscape of prepping in 2026, exploring why serious preppers must shift their focus from predicting the next big event to building genuine resilience that transcends any single scenario. They discuss what separates those who are truly prepared from the "throw it in the closet just in case" crowd, why community has become the missing link in most preparedness plans, and how the preparedness community can move beyond consuming content to taking meaningful action. From evaluating your actual inventory to building networks within walking distance of your home, this conversation offers the strategic perspective that seasoned preppers and newcomers alike need to hear.
Whether you've been preparing for decades or are just recognizing that self-reliance is non-negotiable, this episode challenges you to move beyond passive accumulation toward purposeful readiness. The fundamentals discussed here are universal, applicable whether the disruption comes from natural disaster, economic instability, or geopolitical conflict. The time to assess your gaps, test your systems, and build your local network is now, while supplies are available and you have the luxury of thoughtful preparation rather than panicked reaction.
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Survival Punk | Ep573: When Governments Move Fast, Preppers Should Pay Attention

This episode isn’t about breaking news or hot takes. By the time you hear this, you already know the headlines. What I care about — and what preppers should care about — is what it means when governments suddenly move fast, decisively, and with coordination.

Survival and Basic Badass Prepper Podcast | The Government’s Plan To Make You Dependent

Discover the shocking truth about the government's plan to make you dependent. In this video, we expose the hidden agenda behind the government's policies and how they are designed to control and manipulate the population. From economic manipulation to social engineering, we delve into the ways in which the government is working to create a culture of dependency. Learn how to break free from the cycle of dependency and take back control of your life. Watch until the end to understand the government's plan and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. This video is a must-watch for anyone who wants to stay informed and awake in a world where the truth is often hidden.
👍 Like, Subscribe, and Hit the Bell for more survival tips, badass stories, and off-grid hacks. 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YdMrZ4oWTPKv4YrcZgExg  📲 Follow Us: 🔹 https://survivalandbasicbadasspodcast.com/  🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15wU8rw6hS/  Don't let uncertainty overwhelm you. We deliver practical tips to help you and your family navigate what is coming. Remember, being prepared is the first step toward embracing your inner Badass. Join the email list and check out the shop @ survivalandbasicbadasspodcast.com The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Podurama, and wherever you find great content. As always, this show is for entertainment. We are not to be considered doctors, financial advisors, or lawyers, and it's not legal, financial, or health advice. This Podcast is intended for American audiences and free states. If you accept an oppressive Government, please skip this episode.
 
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Christian Prepper | The Others Making Decisions

Are you allowing the opinions and expectations of others to dictate the most critical decisions in your life—both spiritually and practically? In a world where voices constantly compete for your attention, telling you what to prioritize, what to fear, and what to ignore, faithful preppers must learn to tune out the noise and take ownership of their own path. This episode examines a powerful biblical account that reveals what happens when we refuse to let the crowd determine our course of action.
Todd explores the story of blind Bartimaeus from Luke 18, a man who refused to be silenced despite stern warnings from those around him. Through this passage, we uncover essential principles for making godly decisions that align with your faith and your preparedness responsibilities. The episode addresses why so many believers allow external pressures—whether social stigma, family skepticism, or cultural mockery—to derail their prepper decisions, and what it truly means to take personal responsibility for your household's readiness. You'll discover why clarity and intentional planning must replace reactive, trend-driven prepping.
For Christian preppers serious about their calling, this devotional challenges you to stop outsourcing your decision-making to others who may not share your values or understand your mission. These principles aren't optional add-ons to your preparedness lifestyle—they're foundational to becoming someone who leads rather than follows when circumstances demand decisive action.

PrepperNet's Prepping Academy | Encore Episode - Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!

Selco Begovic, a survivor of the tumultuous Balkan war in the 1990s, endured the daunting challenges of living in a besieged city without access to basic necessities like electricity, running water, and food distribution. Today, he shares his firsthand experiences through physical courses, offering invaluable insights for those eager to learn from his real-life ordeal.Through his online writings, Selco offers an unfiltered view into the brutal realities of survival in extreme conditions. With candid assessments of effective strategies and lessons learned from his trials, he also discusses contemporary preparations for uncertain times.Continuing his relentless pursuit of survival knowledge since the war, Selco provides a unique opportunity for others to glean from his experiences, even if they may never face such extreme circumstances themselves.Explore Selco's articles, purchase his PDF books, including the highly acclaimed "The Dark Secrets of Survival," or dive deep into his expertise through his online course, the SHTF Survival Boot Camp. Gain an insider perspective on life during a crisis by enrolling in his course, "One Year in Hell."
Selco's message is clear: Real survival lacks romance or idealism; it's a brutal, arduous, and often unfair journey. Let Selco guide you through this uncompromising world and prepare you for the realities that may lie ahead.https://www.shtfschool.com/Selco's Books on Amazon:   https://amzn.to/4abVRRB
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Survival Punk | Ep572: DIY Beats Store-Bought: Power, Batteries, and Backup Systems

Buying a sleek solar generator feels good. It looks clean, it promises plug-and-play power, and it costs about as much as a used car. In this episode, I break down why building your own battery backup system often makes more sense — not for bragging rights, but for cost, repairability, and real-world usefulness.

Fragile Union | Ep5: Cyber and Information Warfare

Today’s episode explores one of the most invisible yet devastating threats to modern society: cyber and information warfare.
Unlike natural disasters or economic crashes, cyberattacks don’t require armies, missiles, or even physical presence.
Nope. All that is required for cyber warfare is three tangible things: access, opportunity, and intent.
And as for information warfare — that’s a battle for perception, belief, and narrative — those three are just as dangerous. Because when you control information, you control behavior. We saw it on 9/11 and the days/weeks/months/years after. We saw it during hurricanes Katrina and Helene. During the housing crisis, both of President Trumps terms as well as the four years he wasn’t in office. We saw it daily during the covid years and with the potato’s reign of terror.

The Kershner Files | Ep110: History Repeating - China Losing Access to Oil, Items to Horde Before the Next Depression

In Episode 110 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by talking through a TON of current event/headlines that directly affects us and our preparedness planning. From there, he dives into the current spot prices for gold and silver, Survival Realty, gun shows, and conferences/conventions. After all of that, Dave closes the show discussing 10 items to horde prior to the second great depression.
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)

Christian Prepper | Fear is Good, Until it Isn't

What if the very response designed to save your life in an emergency is slowly destroying your health right now? For Christian preppers serious about long-term resilience, understanding what's happening inside your body during prolonged stress isn't optional—it's essential preparation that most overlook entirely.
In this episode, Todd explores the double-edged nature of fear and the cortisol response that accompanies it. While this stress hormone serves a critical purpose during genuine emergencies, staying in a constant state of fear creates a cascade of problems that will compromise your effectiveness when a real collapse scenario demands your best. From sleep disruption to cognitive fog to unexplained weight gain, the signs of chronic stress are often mistaken for other issues entirely. Todd shares both personal experience and practical wisdom on identifying when fear has shifted from protective to destructive—and what faithful preppers can do about it before crisis strikes.
Whether the stress in your life comes from consuming too much dystopian content, a demanding job, or simply the weight of watching current events unfold, this episode offers a framework for addressing the root causes rather than just managing symptoms. Because when the grid goes down or true emergency arrives, you'll need every physical and mental resource available—and that preparation starts with how you're living today.
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