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Would you believe we actually got a Doctor for episode 82??? Dr. Nate Steinbronn, owner of Fairbank Chiropractic is not just the best chiropractor around...this guy is also endurance athlete who has completed multiple "Tough Mudders" and "Spartan" races! But it was his passion for young men that caught my attention. Nate is family man with young kids and has a heart for building into the lives of young men. That is why is he is creating the "Ascent" app. On part 1 of his episode, we talk all about his journey, mental/physical/spiritual health and why it's important to do hard things in life. For encouraging content and more info, be sure to follow him on social media: @nathan.steinbronn @fairbankchiro @theascentapp Check out his websites at: https://theascentapp.app/ https://fairbankchiropractic.com/ If you are new to the Podcast: Please LIKE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on Facebook / Instagram / Tiktok AND... Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

At the peak of the High School Football Season, the Wapsie Valley Warriors are on the warpath and I've been covering them every step of the way! But I wanted to sneak this episode in before election day since the political ads today leave everyone wondering what and who to beleive. I share how to spot false teachers from a mile away and not be deceived...which is invaluable during an election cycle. Not to mention... a few crazy cultural current events that had me asking "what is up"??? If you are new to the podcast, PLEASE: LIKE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on -Facebook -Instagram -TikTok and wherever you get your Podcasts THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

In part 2 of episode 80 with HS state champ and Central College Track Star Gunner Meyer, we get into all kinds of stuff including: -the benefits of getting off our phones and into the outdoors -the dangers AI -respecting our elders -is Raising Canes over-rated??? -LGBTQ and how Christians should treat them This was the conclusion to a really good episode with a lot of encouraging stuff packed into it! If you are new to our podcast, PLEASE: Like/Follow/Subscribe on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and... Spotify , Apple Podcasts , YouTube Be sure to give us 5 Star rating! Thanks for the support!

Episode 80 brings Wapsie Valley legend Gunner Meyer into the basement! This young man was an Iowa High School State Champion in Basketball and in the High Jump! That led to a full ride offer from Upper Iowa University but things didn't work out like you might think. Gunner landed in Pella at Central College and sure made the most of it! -All American -National Champion -School record holder But what is most interesting about Gunner's story is how he battled issues with pride and overcame them, having a major impact on those around him. How does a competitive college athlete end up embracing his rivals from "Hurdle U" in prayer by the end of his career??? Who alone has the power to change the human heart??? Gunner will answer those questions and tell you much more in part 1 of episode 80! PLEASE LIKE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY/APPLE PODCASTS/YOUTUBE LEAVE US A 5 STAR RATING EMAIL US QUESTIONS OR SHIRT ORDERS: [email protected] THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!!!

Part 2 with Hallie Dye is sure to SURPRISE YOU!!! Everything from... -speaking French -a love for Waffle House -and being able to moonwalk To... -trying to out serve her spouse -creating a nostalgic childhood -and the homeschool shift in America Don't miss this one!!! Check out Hallie and The Saltworks Ministries on Social Media and wherever you listen/watch podcasts. If you are new to "What Is Up" please: Follow us on Facebook/Instagram/TikTok and wherever you listen or watch podcasts... Spotify/Apple Podcasts/YouTube Thanks for the support! Please share if you find this content encouraging!

For episode 79 we got another female guest who also is an accomplished author, speaker and podcaster. Hallie Dye of Monroe, LA is the founder of The Saltworks Ministries, author of "You're Still a Good Mom" and can speak pretty fluent French for a second language! Growing up with a dad in the oil business in the south, Hallie was drawn to the business side of things instead of sports but dipped her toes into the world of competitive dance. Having completed K-12 grade in Christian school, I'm sure it was a culture shock when she continued on to higher education and enrolled at Louisiana State University! In her episode, we talk all about growing up, relationships, seeking God first in all things, doubt, anxiety, hope and much more. All of which led to her pouring her heart, experiences and hope into her book "You're Still a Good Mom." Please follow her and Saltworks Ministries on Social Media to stay up to date with all she is doing. If you are new to the podcast: Like/Follow/Subscribe on Facebook/Instagram/TikTok Follow us and leave us a 5 star rating wherever you watch/listen to podcasts, Spotify/Apple Podcasts/YouTube PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH SOMEONE WHO NEEDS THIS ENCOURAGING MESSAGE TODAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT

To wrap up "Women's Month" here at the podcast, we got future NY Times Best-Selling Author Phyllis Robertson-Thomas as she promotes her new book "I Never Knew." You may remember Phyllis from episode 52, the daughter of legendary duck hunter and man of God, Phil Robertson. If you missed that episode, go back and watch/listen to our most viewed episode where she and her husband Tony shared their incredible story! In this episode, we catch up with Phyllis since a lot has happened since we last talked, including the passing of Phil, graduating from Liberty University, becoming a counselor, moving back to Missouri, an emergency appendectomy and Tony's relentless pursuit of building a thriving art business with the help of one particular black paint viral video! Tune in to hear Phyllis' perspective on how to overcome trauma and renew your mind to move forward through mental struggles and much, much more. It's excellent advice for anyone struggling and wanting healing...including Theo Von who is by his own admission, ready for a new story in his life! Please pre-order your autographed copy of "I Never Knew" from one of her websites: https://www.ineverknewbook.com/ https://phyllisrobertsonthomas.com/ Follow her on Instagram @phyllisduckdaughter If you are new to the podcast, PLEASE: Like/Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen/watch podcasts Follow us on Facebook/Instagram/TikTok for daily reels and merch giveaways. Thank you so much for your support!

Welcome back for part 2 with Chynna Cochran, the founder of the nation's best pro-life jewelry company "Natan." https://natan.gives/ We have all kinds of laughs during the "Gen-Z Slang" segment...she does about as good as you think she would. Then we talk about her desire to understand what it must have been like hanging around Jesus after His resurrection! As things get more serious, we discuss how valuable the clean, encouraging content on Angel and Pureflix is. We also get into how she feels that families are underrated these days! For a near death experience, Chynna tells about having multiple infections that left her with Sepsis! To wrap things up, we talk about the value of all human life including the unborn and just how much Charlie Kirk encouraged both of us! If you are new to the Podcast, please: -Like/Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen or watch podcasts -Follow us on Facebook/Instagram/Tiktok -Email us your thoughts and T-shirt orders at [email protected] Thank you so much for your support!

It's the start of "Women's Month" here at What Is Up! Our first guest is Chynna Cochran of the amazing pro-life Jewelry Company Natan Gives. Chynna has quite the story and shares almost all of it on part 1 of her episode. Starting out as an unplanned, unwanted pregnancy followed by a very confusing childhood filled with ups and downs created by divorce, brokenness and bad choices. The struggles of seeking validation as teenager in all the wrong ways really took a toll on Chynna...but her encounters with Christians always stuck with her as she spiraled downward in life. This former college cross country star had an amazing wake up call in her life and yet that didn't prevent her from experiencing trauma as a young married person who moved out of the country. She ended up a divorced single mom of two and not sure of her relationship with God. Now remarried, stay at home Mom and founder of the pro-life jewelry company Natan, she is having an impact! As an outspoken pro-life advocate she donates 20% of all Natan's proceeds to pro-life pregnancy resource centers, she is putting her money where her mouth is! Her jewelry, passion, advocacy for the unborn has caught the eye of other big names in the pro-life movement like Lila Rose, Allie Stuckey, Riley Gaines, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Maddie Hargas and Noa Estrella. Enjoy her encouraging story Follow her on social media Purchase some amazing jewelry and support the pro-life cause by visiting the Natan.Gives Website: https://natan.gives/ If you are new to the Podcast, please: Like, Follow, Subscribe, Share wherever you listen or watch podcasts Follow us on Facebook , Instagram, Tiktok for daily teaser reels and merch giveaways THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Everywhere we look, its confusion and chaos. No one knows what to believe anymore. It seems like most people don't know what or who to trust. We gotta look UP! In my first time back preaching again after a two year break, I cover all those issues and more! If you are going through a storm in life right now and need some real hope, I will share with you the only true source of lasting hope that you can count on. We also give some shout-outs, praise the Las Vegas Raiders recent #1 draft pick of Fernando Mendoza and talk about kids crying in church. If you need some truth, encouragement and a few laughs...you are in the right place! Please Like/Follow/Subscribe/Share wherever you listen or watch podcasts Follow us on Facebook/Instagram/Tiktok for daily episode teaser reels and merch giveaways. Email us your thoughts and merch orders: [email protected] Thank you for your support!!!

For part 2 with Ben Schmidt, we get into all kinds of discussion: -what it's like being a team chaplain when an athlete dies -the thrill of 18,000 fans screaming inside the UNI-Dome -how he would prep for the apocalypse -old school super nintendo video games To wrap up the episode with the "what is up" segment, Ben talks about the recent revivals on college campuses across the country and if we can know Christians are actually following Jesus. Ben has one good piece of advice when it comes to sports and faith... "Don't just talk about it, BE about it!" For more info in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): https://www.northeastiowafca.org/ If you are new to our podcast please: Like / Follow / Subscribe / Share wherever you listen or watch podcasts. Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok for daily episode teaser reels and merch giveaways. Thank you for your support!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is really catching on around here so we got the Northeast Iowa Director of FCA, Ben Schmidt on for episode 75! Ben grew up in good home with supportive parents who always encouraged him in everything he did. So when they got divorced while Ben was in JH, it was life-changing for him. After excelling in sports and football in particular, Ben left the small town Keswick, Iowa and walked on to the UNI Panthers football team, eventually earning a scholarship. But that first year of college, Ben self admittedly "fell on his face" and really was going nowhere in life. But thanks to being introduced to a real relationship with Jesus through campus ministry...come 2nd semester, Ben fell to his knees and gave his life to Jesus! Best decision ever! The Lord turned things around and now Ben is not only married 17 yrs and 3 kids, he is still working with UNI Panthers on spiritual and character growth along with highschoolers all across NE Iowa with Fellowship of Christian Athletes! Check out this great story of a small town kid who went from studying to be a Dentist and living the college party scene to seeing what he always knew about creation when he switched to Biology...that there is an amazing creator who loves us behind our design! If you are new to our podcast please... Like, Follow, Subscribe, Share & Rate 5 Stars wherever you listen/watch podcasts: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

In part 2 of Braden's episode we find out he ain't just hungry for whatever the Lord has to offer...he is also literally hungry! This dude aims for 200g of protein daily and works out 2x per day. But also makes sure to read the Bible daily and fast once per week! That is one heck of physical and spiritual "diet." Going deeper with Braden we find that he is not a fan of laziness, complaining and doom-scrolling. He thinks we should not complain if we can do anything about the problem we are complaining about. Braden has figured out that our phones, social media and the bias in news & education are dividing us! To conclude this episode, I ask Braden "What is up with AI?" Is it good or bad or both? Then we get into the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. -the evil that was behind his assasination -the evil that was in those who celebrated it Say what you want, but we both agreed that Charlie was always willing to listen to the other side...he would even let them speak first! We need more of that in the world today! Please Like/Follow/Subscribe/Share: -Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube -Facebook, Instagram, TikTok Email us your thoughts, questions and merch orders: [email protected] Thank you for your support!!!

Episode 74 features Braden Knight! A hard working up and comer in the HVAC industry who loves fitness, pickleball, snowboarding and the outdoors. But something was missing in his life... Thanks to Kai Alpha college campus ministry, Sent Church in Cedar Falls and some good family & friends...Braden found exactly what was missing, a personal relationship with Jesus! Listen to Braden as he shares his story about growing up in good home on the family farm with good parents and siblings...then living the college life but eventually trading that in for something everlasting! If you are new to the podcast, PLEASE: -Like / Follow / Subscribe / Share wherever you listen or watch podcasts - Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts -Follow us on Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, TikTok -Email us your thoughts, questions and merch orders at [email protected] Thank you for your support!!!

On part 2 of episode 73 with founder of Wapsie River Rat Fishing, Mason Schares, we get into some tough topics like gun violence, mass/school shootings and abortion! Lots of difficult conversations that need to be had! We also put Mason's movie knowledge to the test with "Guess that movie" Segment and he passes with flying colors! Don't miss the conclusion to this interesting, entertaining and challenging episode! Be sure to check out Mason's outdoor adventures on his YouTube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@wapsieriverratfishing https://www.youtube.com/@wapsieriverratadventpod If you are new to our Podcast, please: Like/Follow/Subscribe/Share wherever you listen or watch podcasts- -Spotify -Apple Podcasts -YouTube Follow us on Facebook/Instagram/TikTok for bonus content, episode teaser reels and giveaways. Thank you so much for support!