In this episode we tackle some questions such as:

Is craft beer inherently better? Do smaller, more local operations  (whatever the industry) better reflect what God calls good? 

Did we, as a country, actually end up “winning” by outsourcing our manufacturing? 

How do we raise children that are not afraid of the world but excited about taking in all that God has given and giving a great ROI?

Is your life marked by gratitude? Neither is mine.

Be the person you want your children to be. No excuses.

Drinks

Midnight Duel Sour by Ravenna Brewing 

Schticky Cookies & Cream Imperial Stout by Claim 52

Wee Beastie by Ardbeg

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

Black Raven Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout

5 Rights Barrel-aged Tax Man Stout 2023

We hang out at the Walton cabin and talk about the progression of 2nd Amendment court cases, check in on our post-COVID view of the world, and push us fathers to make changes in ourselves for the sake of our families.

Fort George Fields of Green Fresh Hop IPA

Reubens Brews Gorgeous Fresh Hop IPA

Woodinville Whiskey Ginga Cask Bourbon 

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

Drinks:

Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing

A peated bourbon by Woodinville Whiskey

The Tennessee Covenant School shooter is revealed to be a biological female but “identifying” as a male. She murdered 3 children and 3 adults. Is it appropriate to mock an ungodly, defiant murderer? Also, does the Left care about children or are they more interested in explointing them for their own means?

Beer:

Founder’s Brewing CBC Barrel-Aged Stout 2019

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

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

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

In episode 63 we address the attack on language and the insistence on altering definitions. We also ask the question, "Can a consistent Christian remain a-political or is politics a necessary component of the 'every square inch' Christian?"

Beers:

Samuel Smith's Welcome Back Ale

Founder's Brewing Maple Mackinac Fudge KBS

The gang finally gets back together and kick things off asking, how do we dig ourselves out of this societal hole?

Fossil fuels, evil. Solar and batteries, good. The poor of society be damned. By what standard can they make these claims? They want to claim what is “right” but also say we are here by accident.

We wrap by concluding that repentance is the way forward. It’s just that “easy”.

Beer:

Stouticus Maximus by North Sound Brewing

Matryoshka by Fort George

Solitary Confinement with Vanilla by Skookum Brewing