Introduction:

Ryan’s sultry sick voice is a big plus for the podcast but bad for his weekend plans of shooting animals.

Ben checks out the Lady Coo (USF Cougars Women’s Basketball Team) and then takes family to Kaladi’s.

Ben & Reese’s Annual Winter Tradition of baking after first snow

Check out Mandate on Isn’t It Lovely Podcast and Happy Belated Birthday to Co-Host Tracy

Sioux Falls Finest:

Sioux Falls Skyforce @sfskyforce

IV Club with Allure Health @helloivclub

Grandpa's Gift - Dan LaRock

Grandpa’s Gift is a story born from a grandson’s walk through the world in search of something more. Attaining the comforts of business success, a very happy marriage & family life and general enjoyment of the world, still left Dan with a yearning for something else to find.

Following the rediscovery of a book containing messages from his grandfather from more than 60 years ago, he began to realize that the elusive “something more” is the wisdom he found in its pages and stories. It’s a wisdom as old as time itself, yet often hard to find for all of us. That discovery became a gift for Dan, from his Grandfather, and it could very well be a gift for you. 

Find out more: www.grandpasgiftbook.com

A few hightlights from the show:

Dan’s Grandfather born in Beresford, SD | Drew Theological Seminary in New Jersey 

Original book came from a series of radio messages from C. Maxwell Brown (Grandpa) in Bay Area 1960-1965, Titled: Backpacking in a Cultural Wilderness

Grandpa’s messages are timeless

Prescription for what ails us: “Maybe a more intentional gospel led conversation and right relationship with one another….holding Jesus’ hand.”

Dan feeling he had no authority to write this book based on his faith transformation.

Losing the older generations wisdom.

Building a legacy through different mediums.

Holy Spirit Moments

Bible is a legit book, you should read it. Not because you have to but because you may want to.

Roxanne Konz is a Master's certified and PhD candidate Addiction Specialist. Based on a few of our episodes, specifically Nathan Kasselder & Heather Kittelson, we wanted to make sure we touched on the advocacy of getting help. Roxanne's ability to give addiction recovery a face is unique as she has her own story of drug and alcohol abuse. It was so very refreshing to hear the recovery side of addiction and all the good people and activity in this area. 

Highlights from the show:

Substance abuse treatment programs that have inpatient and outpatient treatment options near the Sioux Falls area:

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Locations throughout the United States.

https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/

Keystone

Canton, SD and Sioux Falls, SD

https://www.keystonetreatment.com/

Avera Behavioral Health

Sioux Falls, SD

https://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-behavioral-health-hospital-sioux-falls/

The national website to locate substance abuse or mental health treatment along with medication assisted treatment providers:

https://www.samhsa.gov/

Two more websites to access treatment services where you can sort by insurance type or sliding scale fee services for those without insurance as well as by zip code:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

https://www.findhelp.org/

Various support group resources:

Alanon (family support)

https://al-anon.org/

Celebrate Recovery Meetings (faith-based recovery meeting)

https://www.celebraterecovery.com/

Wellbriety Meetings (recovery meetings based in Native American spirituality)

http://whitebison.org/wellbriety-online-meetings/

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

https://www.aa.org/find-aa

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

https://www.na.org/

SMART Recovery Meetings (not spiritual or religious)

https://www.smartrecovery.org/

The documentary referenced was "The Anonymous People" which you can find on Amazon.

Sioux Falls Finest

Terry Liggins is the Founder and CEO of The Hurdle Life Coach, a coaching service that provides inspiration, motivation and education to students of all ages and people in all stages of their lives. Terry is an advocate for special populations, at-risk youth, adults in reentry, people in recovery and young professionals. He believes leadership begins with role modeling and recognizes the sphere of influence every person possesses to be force for good. His Faith in God and people fuels his desire to be a helping hand in a world full of individuals, families and communities in need.

Here are a few highlights from this episode:

Shoutout to Is it Not Lovely Podcast @isitnotlovelypodcast, ResGen Podcast w/ Tom Henderson @resgen_ministry, The Inspired Legacy Podcast w/ Mark Henderson @theinspiredlegacy

Part I

Racism (Can we start by stating the fact that colored people start with a disadvantage?)

Equity vs Equality

Ben gets called out for Institutional Racism already built in his world.

If you arent willing to do anything to recognize the racism that is present than you are no better than those that actively pass opportunities for those of a different color.

Terry’s lived experience in being discriminated against.

“The Trauma of Invisibility”

“Challenging Historical Accepted Notions for Greater Expectations on your life.”

Today Tactics: 1. See people of color for being people of color. 2. Invite people that dont look like you into your social world.

Part 2:

Terry’s story of being in a vulnerable circumstance at home and work. Because of that vulnerability Terry was talked into an unfortunate felony charge.

Terry being thankful for his incarceration because that was his only way into mental health support.

“He is the only Father I know.”

What the community can do right now?

Sioux Falls Finest: Businesses with Exemplary Service:

Sioux Falls Police Department (https://www.siouxfalls.org/police) - Ryan

Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill (https://www.siouxfalls.org/public-works/landfill) - Ben

"I was not supposed to be a drug addict, I was not supposed to be gay, I was not supposed to be someone who wanted to kill themselves." This was Nathan's thought as he considered suicide to repay his parents for all that he took from them. Instead, Nathan chose to live and this episode is his story.

Nathan bravely shares his story of alcoholism, drug addiction, homosexuality, HIV diagnosis, and redemption. We recorded this episode on the day Nathan celebrated 21 months of freedom from drug addiction and 3 years of freedom from alcohol.

Here are a few quotes that were highly impactful for us as we recorded:

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Sioux Falls Finest Sanitary Services 

Ben: ACE Garbage Service http://acegarbageservice.com/ 605.334.4223 or [email protected]

Ryan: Novak Sanitary Services https://www.novaksanitary.com/ 605.338.7126 or Instagram @novaksiouxfalls

Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Pete has been a songwriter in Nashville since 2009. When Pete was a child, his father wrote and sang country songs. Eventually, Pete started playing around with his father’s recording equipment, ultimately developing a love of music that brought him to Nashville. He has written for artists such as Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Walker Hayes, Rascal Flatts, Alana Springsteen, Trea Landon, Jerrod Niemann and more. Most recently, Pete produced Monument recording artist Brandon Ratcliff’s debut EP, due in 2019. He had the debut singles “Rockin’ All Night Long” from UMG Nashville’s Adam Hambrick and “Rules of Breaking Up” from Monument Records’ Brandon Ratcliff, the latter of whose debut album he produced. Some of Good’s recent cuts include “Truth Is” by Tim McGraw, “Quick, Fast, In A Hurry” by Rascal Flatts and Rachel Wammack, “Black Sheep” by Walker Hayes, “Last One To Leave” by Alex Hall featuring Brad Paisley, and “Girlfriend” by Alana Springsteen.

We are also honored that Pete's good friend, Matt Stange, graces us with his co-host skills as Mr. Ryan Konz was busy being a husband and dad!

Barry Sackett is a partner with Goosman Law Firm in Sioux Falls. He cut his teeth in the legal profession in Okoboji, IA and works with business owners, investors, business leaders, executives, developers, and entrepreneurs among the construction, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, commercial & residential real estate development, commodity sales, technology, and government relations industries. 

Barry joins The Mandate Podcast to talk about his run in with alcohol and his run out into sobriety. Barry discusses his recent passing of his mother, passion for blockchain (cryptocurrency), discipline of running everyday, and his "Big Audacious Goal" of connecting the bike paths between Sioux Falls and Okoboji, IA. Barry is a thought leader in his profession and Mandatees will walk away having a better understanding of his life experiences.

Topics: Sobriety, Discipline, Ultra-Marathon, Bike Path Development, and Legacy

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Sioux Falls Finest Retail

Ben: COSTCO Work Pants @costco & Sioux Falls Scheels @siouxfallsscheels

Ryan: Great Outdoor Store @greatoudoorstore

Luke Lindberg joins The Mandate Podcast to discuss the importance of mentorship, patriotism, marriage, and politics. Luke is genuinely charismatic about the politics and leadership of this country. We take a deep dive into the hyper-separatist state of modern journalism and Luke's journey into politics in the Trump Administration. Later in the episode Luke takes an aggressive approach to finding mentors, either personally or in your marriage. Communication is key to any relationship however in marriage it can slip/fade over time and that is the moment you need good counsel. 

"Faith, Family, Faculty, Finances, & Fitness"

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Sioux Falls Finest Coffee:

Ryan: Coffea Roasterie @coffearoasterie  The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co. @thebreakscoffeeroasting

Ben: The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co. @thebreakscoffeeroasting

Both: Josiah's Coffeehouse @josiahscafe

Ben's Favorite Vermont-ian: Matthew Fraser @mathewfras

Ryan's Favorite Vermont-ian: Ben & Jerry @benandjerrys

Luke's: Calvin Coolidge 

Eric McDonald, who led urgent care software provider DocuTap to an investment by a global private equity firm and subsequent merger to become Experity, began leading CoinLion late last year.

Eric sits down with The Mandate Podcast to talk very vulnerably about his rise and fall in line with the entrepreneurial journey of DocuTap. We spend most of our time discussing building barriers and sticking to those, the importance of vulnerability with other people, and building culture through the investment in the people.

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Sioux Falls' Finest: Fall Festivities

South Dakota FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Flag Football @southdakotafca 

Big Yellow Barn/Minnesota's Largest Candy Store/Jim's Apple Farm (https://visitshakopee.org/attractions/minnesotas-largest-candy-store/)

Matt Jensen, CEO at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD, and principal/founder of Matt Jensen Marketing, is a national columnist and international speaker on customer experience design in business and healthcare. His teams have helped create customer-centered cultures and are rated amongst the best places to work in America. IN addition to being one of only a handful of Certified Experience Economy Experts, he enjoys delighting customers, families, and friends by collecting experiences, not things.

Though he has many roles, he swears his most important is being a husband to his wife, Dr. Beth Jensen, and a father to three girls.

Matt Jensen joins The Mandate Podcast to explain his experience while being on sabbatical from both Vance Thompson Vision & MJM, the common denominator of valuable experiences is the currency of time, the importance of reading The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, and growing up to Love the Lord and Love Work. Matt is incredibly humble and vulnerable on this episode and listeners will leave with a full cup.

Special note: Tim Murray with the MJM team designed both Mandate Logos. Thanks Tim!

Sioux Falls Finest:

B-Squad Dog Rescue - Facebook or Instagram: @bsquaddogrescue

Paws Pet Resort - Facebook or Instagram: @pawspetresortsd

Dieting is really, really hard—and this simple fact is why so many diets fail.

But it makes sense: Who likes being told what you can and can't eat, especially when so many diets restrict you to eating too many foods you don't like and not enough of them?

Luke Smidt with Macroliving Wellness offers a conversation about retooling yourself for success using the counting macronutrients model. We talk about some really simple activities you can implement today to jumpstart your wellness journey. However, you will need a coach to keep you accountable so find Luke on Instagram or Facebook @macroliving.wellness or email [email protected].

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Sioux Falls Finest Restaurants according to Ben & Ryan: