The ManDate Podcast

The ManDate Podcast

By Ben Krush & Ryan KonzSociety & Culture
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  • Joseph Stehlin | "Hunted & Called"

    **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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        50 min
      • Blake Bohner | Memory Loss Tied to Trauma

        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.

          Thank you to our Patreons and sponsors of this episode. Find out more about Origin Health at originhealthsf.com and tell him we sent you!

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          49 min
        • Season 3....We're BAAAAAAAACK!

          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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          18 min
        • 2022 Top 5 Episodes - #1 - A CEO's Sabbatical - Matt Jensen, CEO Vance Thompson Vision

          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.


          Find the show notes in the original episode. KPP

          59 min
        • 2022 Top 5 Episodes - #2 - In the Bottom of that Duffle Bag w/ Nathan Kasselder

          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.

          Show notes are in the original episode.

          1 hr 24 min
        • 2022 Top 5 Episodes - #3 - Heather Kittelson - Addiction on the Brink

          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. 


          Find the show-notes in the original episode. KPP

          48 min
        • 2022 Top 5 Episodes - #4 - Homelessness with Crypto Kyle Pickner

          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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          58 min
        • 2022 Top 5 Episodes - #5 - Megan Rollag: Beauty in Sadness

          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.

          Enjoy the Fifth most downloaded episode of 2022 and we will see you next week for #4. (Find the show notes in the original episode) 

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          42 min
        • **TEASER EPISODE*** Season 3 & Recap of Season 2

          Our Patreons know what's coming for Season 3 and if you are dying to know, sign up here (https://www.patreon.com/mandatepodcast)!


          Highlights from the show:

          Find out Ben & Ryan's favorite Episodes

          Memorable moments

          PTH running for governor?!?!?!

          Where is Mandate going for Season 3?

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          43 min
        • Isn't It Lovely To Be in the Christmas Spirit

          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!

          47 min

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