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Come along with us as a gun nerd and a beer nut talk about cultural/political issues as well as review some local alcoholic drinks we enjoy. We believe that Christ is Lord over all things so we see nothing as off limits to discuss. While you may not agree

The Contraratics


    • Aug 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Find Your Why and Lean In Or Everything Starts With You, Dad - Episode 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 67:00


    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

    Children Exploited and A Murder Victimized? - Episode 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 86:14


    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

    Fathers, Defenders, Repenters: The Call to Live Up to Our Calling - Ep 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 74:10


    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? 

    Guns, Beer, and Raising Resilient Kids - Ep 65

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 63:03


    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!

    Training That Never Ends or How to Build Kids and Dogs that You Don't Hate - Episode 64

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 45:03


    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? 

    America, the Land of Homeless, Home of the Censored - Episode 63

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 79:45


    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

    Repentance and other Strategies for Reversing Course. - Ep 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 65:30


    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

    Training Dogs and Kids - Episode 61

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 47:52


    In this episode the beer nut and his wife dive into the similarities between training a dog and training up children. There's a lot more similarities than you might think.  Drinks Passionfruit Seltzer Water by Bubly Barrel-Aged Breakfast Stout by Skookum Brewery

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    The Second Amendment is Not for "Self Defense" - Ep 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 85:31


    Josh and Ian sit down to discuss what the 2A is primarily about and why that primary reason is important to protect. Are there other important reasons to have firearms? Yes. But what were the founding fathers primarily concerned about? Drinks: High West Double Rye Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof

    Opportunistic Arguments, Nefarious Politicians, and a Lasting Legacy - Episode 59

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 50:14


    This is a unique episode with Ian and wife, Kim, without Josh, the gun nerd. We discuss many topics relating to raising children and the current national debate around firearms.  Drinks vary from seltzer water to a barrel-aged stout.

    BY WHAT STANDARD? or The Constitution Doesn't Work Without the Bible - Episode 58

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 64:07


    This winter has proven difficult to get together and record episodes but we finally found a break in our schedule to lay down some minutes. God is doing something in our country. Many are grasping for a moral standard but with no foundation to lean on. "Patriots" that love the result but don't necessarily know why.  Ride the Spiral - Silver City Brewery Dormancy Stout - Bale Breaker

    Putin, Gun Laws, and Other Forms of Overreach - Episode 57

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 49:10


    When you release an episode a week later than you record it, the news cycle has changed, infringing legislation has ACTUALLY passed (not just proposed) and the hip podcast we once were starts to sound like old news. Well, hopefully it's worth 45 min of your time and you'll glean something from it. We don't take offense if you skip over the "what we're drinking part" ;).

    Grab Your Handle on the Battering Ram or How Are You Leading Your Household? - Episode 56

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 53:07


    We join up again to pontificate on the current happenings of the present day. Although we pray we are doing more than that, rather that we spur on the listener to love and good deeds. Love that follows God's guidelines. Good deeds that are bold and sometimes perhaps offensive. Hopefully it encourages you to go out and defy as well as obey, as unto God. The Imbibes  Solitary Confinement Stout by Skookum Brewery Rye Bourbon by Knob Creek

    Courage, Justice, and Responsibility in a World Gone Crazy - Episode 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 64:00


    We sit down on a rainy PNW day (as heard in the background) for a conversation about a couple recent court cases and how those might affect rulings in the future. As we mention in the episode, the basic "courage threshold" is going up so gird up your loins and get your house in order. Beer: 2017 Fremont Brewing B-Bomb Barrel Aged Sedna Tiramisu Stout from Ecliptic Brewing

    Rogan, Biden and Cops - A Cabin Fireside Chat - Episode 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 52:24


    Josh and Ian sit down on a rainy Saturday to solve the world's problems. Everything is solved, now to get the answers to all the world... Oort Barrel-aged Stout by Ecliptic Brewing  Cask Strength Bourbon by Woodinville Whiskey

    Identifying as a Proverbs 31 Woman and other Sound Wisdom - Episode 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 80:58


    The Russian joins this episode to talk everything from current tyrannical overreach to Ben Franklins deism and even a little Roman history thrown in for good measure. Josh drops some hot soil talk (among more interesting topics). It's a wild ride but we actually come around to some sound thoughts by the end... I think. Beers: Parlor Trick by Skookum Shadow Rising by Skookum  

    Walking Defiantly in Obedience or Contrarianism is the Way - Episode 52

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 61:42


    While getting together to record has proved difficult in this period of life, we have not stopped thinking about how the Christian should respond to the tornado of events in front of us. We don't claim to have all the answers but hopefully the conversation provokes the right kind of thought and motivation. 

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    A Russian Breaks Down the COVID Game Film with Confusing Analogies - Episode 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 64:45


    While the episodes have been fewer these days, we haven't forgotten our true calling as Contraratics. There's still craziness in the world and we need to keep preaching to ourselves that defying evil and obeying righteousness is good. Go and do GOOD. 

    The Contraratics Dry with Cal - A Car Ride - Episode 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 32:58


    We spent the weekend shooting and took the drive back to talk about some important topics - some related, some not to shooting. Calvin Higgins joins us and offers a welcome perspective as a teenager. Many topics are covered and it's worth a listen despite the road noise. Drinks: NONE

    A Gun Nerd and Beer Nut - Episode 49

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 74:59


    This episode may involve a heavier dose of gun/beer nerd talk than normal but the conversation eventually drifts into the principles that undergird our relationship to government and to one another. If you don't enjoy the nerd talk hopefully we'll give you a seed to plant as you weld defiance and obedience into one inseparable whole. Beers: Bourbon County Stout by Goose Island Matryoshka by Fort George Brewery

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    One Year In and Fear Still Looms - Episode 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 59:33


    It was good to get back in the saddle and heat up the mics. A lot has happened in the world since January but the same God is on the throne and we submit to him. We bring his lordship to bear on all the crazy things going on in our world.  Drinks: Sazerac Rye Whiskey Knob Creek Rye

    President Who? A Recap On the Story We're Living - Episode 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 48:39


    Trump's presidency seems to be ending in just as much controversy and uproar as it began. Is the insanity and tumult just beginning or we somewhere in the middle? What we do know is this story is being written by the Sovereign One. It's not happenstance.  Beers: Pecan Pie Porter by Backwoods Brewing Co Bourbon County Brand Stout by Goose Island Brewing

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    An SBR, the ATF, and the Gravity of Robust Christianity - Episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 64:39


    Things seem crazy right now both politically and even daily tasks like going to the grocery store. We aren't sure they'll get easier anytime soon but we do know that God is ordaining this whole thing. We rest in that knowledge and encourage you to do the same as we bid farewell to 2020. Let's see what God's going to do in 2021. Black Butte XXXII by Deschutes Brewing KBS Mackinac Maple Fudge Stout by Founders Brewing

    Back to the Basics: Beer, Guns and Whiskey (and some Politics) - Ep 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 66:56


    We huddle up in the Lugg garage and talk about a few of our favorite things. We also brush up on some of the insane things going on in our state and national politics. If there was EVER a time to weld defiance and obedience into one inseparable whole, it's now. Beer: Ground Control by Ninkasi Brewing Co Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Madeira Casks by Woodinville Whiskey

    More Holes Dug than Filled - A Breakdown of the Last Presidential Debate - Ep 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 68:11


    We are joined by our Russian Insider once again - exclusive you might even call it - to discuss the most recent and last debate before the November 3 election. While the election will have the most serious of consequences, we found moments to laugh. Enjoy. Beer: Odin's Gift by Odin Brewing Company Dragon's Milk White by New Holland Brewing

    Upholding the Law While Submitting to Christ - with Your Neighborhood LEO (Ep 43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 91:21


    We are joined this episode by our friend Vic who provides a refreshing perspective of how he views his job while being a faithful Christian and citizen. It's good to know that there are those behind the badge with this principled perspective. Be encouraged and challenged. Beers Shadow Rising by Skookum Brewery No Billboards in Space by Urban Family Brewing

    The Need for Principled Resistance to Tyranny - Episode 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 86:20


    The episode kicks off with about 20 minutes of hot cigar talk but the whiskey and cigars then fuel our discussion of how undisciplined and unprincipled resistance to tyranny only gets you more of the same. The French Revolution was not a "success" but ours was. What set them apart?  This and other ramblings are packed into this lively episode! Featured Booze: Micro Barrel Rye Bourbon from Woodinville Whiskey

    Abandon Logic and Take to the Streets with Nate Lugg - Ep 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 62:35


    This week we are missing the Gun Nerd but joined by our former guest Nate Lugg to discuss what the heck is going on around here. We may not solve all the problems but we try to pull back the curtain on some of the insanity and inconsistencies many have come to accept. Beer: Punkin Ale by Dogfish Head

    Never a Better Time to Be a Contraratic - Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 64:15


    We discuss all the relevant, mind-blowing developments of the global panic surrounding COVID-19 and how we as believers and Americans should be responding. What are our children learning by how we are responding? There are too many questions and too little time.

    Masking the Truth, Things that Shoot and Raising Brave Boys with Chuck Dropping In - Episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 63:38


    Though our episodes have been spaced further out, we haven't given up. Join us as we tackle some of the very present issues facing us - even as we walk into the grocery store. We realize that we need to protect ourselves and those in our care as we raise the next generation - dangerously.  Beer: Dream POP! by Breakside Brewing Caverns by Skookum Brewery

    When Things Get Messy, Call In The Russians with Philip Kulishov - Episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 72:26


    How did we go from COVID craziness to burning down buildings and calling for the defunding of police departments? We breakdown some of the game film and poke at the virtue signaling everyone feels obligated to bow to. Thankfully we have our local Russian insider to bring some clarity to this murky water. Booze: 120 Minute IPA by Dogfish Head Brewery Rye Bourbon from Bad Dog Distillery

    Redefining Kindness, Blackness, and Parental Responsibility - Episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 57:51


    Aside from a couple new libations we explore the grave error of allowing the world to redefine what it means to love our neighbor. We can't help but laugh at the very honest ramblings of Joe Biden defining black people as those who vote for him. We wrap up the show calling ourselves and all of you to not despise the day of small beginnings - whether that be businesses or children. Whiskey - Small Batch Bourbon from J.P. Trodden Beer - Electric Citrus IPA from Bellevue Brewing Co

    Introducing a Phased Plan with Many Phases - Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 69:49


    Josh and Ian provide a mid-COVID update including how the government is flexing its tyrannical muscles and people are pushing back. Besides hating tyranny, how about our own human nature?  Beers: Irresistible Bliss Strawberry Vanilla IPA by Silver City Brewery Matryoshka Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout by Fort George

    Growth through Trials, Politicians with Appetites and Sunsets that Speak - Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 55:00


    In the middle of the COVID shut down craziness we amazingly find the time to record another episode. We reflect on what type of things this trial is revealing in people and politicians - both positive and negative. The sunset provides a pleasant distraction and reminder of Who controls all things. Beer Hogus Maximus Triple IPA  by Postdoc Brewing Yellow Belly Pastry Stout by Buxton Brewery and Ominpollo

    COVID Craziness, Economic Impact, And Civil Disobedience with Philip Kulishov - Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 83:22


    How does the Soviet Union relate to COVID-19? Our Russian insider breaks it down for you on this fireside chat where we also get into what got us into this whole mess and how to get out.  Beer: Old Astoria from Fort George Brewery Willetized Coffee Stout from Lagunitas Guest appearance from Trader Joe's Tennessee Bourbon 

    Living in Freedom, not in Fear - Episode 33 with Brian Ronk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 82:06


    Covering a broad range of topics including politics and 2A rights, we attempt to pull back from the zoo that we see on CNN and ask how we should live in light of an unknown future and the perennial cries of looming doom.  Beer -  Astoria IPA - Collaboration of local Astoria, OR breweries The Terry Porter - Porter from Gilgamesh Brewing Whiskey - Triple Barrel Blended Whiskey from Woodinville Whiskey

    Tattoos or No?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 69:37


    Taylor Rothenberger joins the podcast to talk tattoos and everything else contrarian. Not only do we have Taylor but also some hot tattoo talk.   

    Josh's New Years Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 48:37


    Curious what this gun-loving redneck could resolve for the new year? Listen to satisfy your curiosity.  Beer: 2019 Abyss Reserve from Deschutes Brewery 

    Grace. Love. Beer. - 5 Rights Brewing - Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 64:36


    Be sure to tune into this interview with owner and head brewer RJ Whitlow of 5 Rights Brewing in Marysville, WA. We might get into the weeds of tasting notes and the brewing process but we also zoom out to the big picture and their "why" for brewing and serving people. Stick around till the end!

    Bye to Beto, Mormons in Mexico, and Kuyperianism in Action - Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 58:37


    After much too much time since our last episode we launch back into politicians that you may or may not have heard about, a beer that even Josh can taste, and how Christ's Lordship impacts all aspects of our life. Next episode will be a much anticipated one with the owner and brewmaster of 5 Rights Brewing of Marysville. We are stoked! Beer: Underground Mountain by Founders Brewing

    Tumor Talk, Blurred Vision, and Ammo Economics - Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 51:08


    We are back after a little longer-than-usual intermission between episodes as Josh recovers from surgery to remove a tumor on his pituitary gland. We talk about the difficulties of going through life-threatening operations as a father and provider and then wander off into discussing recent moves in the retail space by gun and ammo providers. Glad to be back at it! WBP2 by Skookum Brewery Twitter + Instagram

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    The Contrarian OG Stops By - Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 91:38


    This week we are honored to have Dave Light in-studio to give us his colorful background story and give some food for thought on anything that we throw at him. You won't want to miss this episode so please bear with the long form on this one! Beers: Waldos' Special Ale by Lagunitas Brewing Company Trip in the Woods - Barrel-Aged Bigfoot Ale by Sierra Nevada Brewing Look us up on the Gram and Twitter!

    A Beer From Oregon And Gun Laws from Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 48:05


    In this episode we start out by waxing eloquent about the beer we're drinking and Ian's recent trip to Oregon and then jump into conversation about increased gun laws in Washington state and why politicians don't have the answer.  Beer - Cinnamon Maple Stout by Pfriem Family Brewers Look us up on Instagram and Twitter!

    Lean in to What Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 43:16


    In this episode we intentionally ignore some news topics that are vying for our attention via social media and otherwise and instead talk about how we personally are leaning into the things that matter in life. Ironically, we talk about how it all matters. Beer (unknown origin, ABV, or style) Twitter: @contraratics Insta: @the_contraratics_podcast

    Mike Tython, Ignoring Gun Laws, and Selling Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 53:56


    We are back with another attempt to weld defiance and obedience into one inseparable whole. While Mike Tyson memes might make us burst with laughter, gun laws of late tend to incite us with rage and gnashing of teeth. We close with a conversation about companies who sell to other companies - good or bad or neither?  

    Let the Beer Be Heavy and the Babies Live

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 47:05


    We start the episode with a beer that has a gravity unlike we've experienced before. We then launch into how to challenge the status quo of killing babies and how do so in a winsome way. Enjoy. Molotov Heavy by Eviltwin Brewing

    Droppin' Bullets Like It's Hot - Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 63:41


    In this episode we discuss a few news items that relate to gun rights though one in particular in the far-off state of Massachusetts, as well as a gun-wielding terrorist in New Zealand. We also talk about how to make a good decision on an every-day-carry gun and talk other EDC geek stuff. Dragon's Milk - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout by New Holland Brewing Company

    Female Body Slams, Insane Politicians, and Pot Virgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 49:06


    After a long winter's nap the Contraratics are back in the saddle with a baby to show for it. We warm up with some hot WWE talk and why boys and girls should be raised according to the created order. We then dive into some other hot topics that are floating through our culture like the smoke off a joint. Stone Brewing's Enjoy by 4.20.19 IPA Twitter: @contraratics Instagram: @the_contraratics_podcast

    Gun Nerdery, Bad Beers, And Socialism is AWESOME - Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 82:21


    For our listeners that don't enjoy the beers and the guns, don't listen to the first 40 minutes because we have a jolly good rambling about things of that nature. In the latter portion we talk about about some current political/economic ideas that are drifting through our country like a bad fart in a room. Beers: Raison D'extra by Dogfish Head Coming Out Party by Breakside/Comrade Intervention IPA by Triplehorn Twitter: @contraratics Instagram: @the_contraratics_podcast

    It's Worse than We Thought - Episode 17 PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 60:45


    We grossly mis-report the details of the late-term abortion law that was passed in New York a few weeks ago - it's actually way worse than we thought. We also chat about the now-old-news interaction between a Catholic boy and drum-beating "veteran".  Honey Shine by Bad Dog Distillers Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Star by Fremont Brewing Twitter: @contraratics Instagram: @the_contraratics_podcast

    Conceal Your Carry And Use The Other Door - Episode 17 PART ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 47:45


    We rather enjoyed each other's company in our sawdusty/tool-filled recording setting for this two-part episode. In this first half we explore some of the implications of having a not-so-concealed carry and other things related to gun rights in Washington State. We then jump into a beer (Mod Pod by Fremont Brewing) that reminds us of no-frills tap rooms with great beer. Twitter: @contraratics Instagram: @the_contraratics_podcast

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