A Retrospective on Five Years of Podcasting - How and Why we do it

<p><em><strong>Before we begin:</strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Apologies for Mike's butchering some of our guests' names in this episode; and I need to correct something I said: I mentioned that Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer is running for office in Ohio; I meant Oklahoma! Big difference, and I apologize for that error.</strong></em></p><p>As for this episode: </p><p>It’s been an incredible journey since we first hit "record" almost five years ago. From candid conversations to insightful interviews, Michael and I reflect on our motivations and memorable moments from our podcasting adventure.</p><p>Why We Podcast</p><p>When I was laid up after surgery on my foot, Michael started calling me every day, and I thought that the stuff we were talking about was pretty interesting and I started recording it. </p><p>Michael adds his own perspective: </p><p>"Initially I wanted to do the podcast because we as Americans were stifled. We were being denied and told we couldn't use certain words… the idea of having a podcast seemed like a great idea."</p><p>The podcast has been a platform to voice our thoughts and reach out to others who share our views.</p><p>Highlights from Five Years</p><p>Reminiscing about past episodes, I highlight some standout moments, particularly our interview with Jamie Miller during the election night. "He was our first guest, actually, and since then we've been blessed with many great guests."</p><p>Michael recalls our recent conversation with Dr. Robert Malone, another Nationally known notable figure. We’ve interviewed many influential people, and it's been a privilege to share their voices with our audience.</p><p>We acknowledge the importance of our guests, particularly AJ Rice, whose connections have brought numerous influential figures to the show.</p><p>A Community of Voices</p><p>The list of guests we've had over the years is impressive, from authors like Barry Todd to activists like Gregory Lyakhov, emphasizing the diversity of perspectives shared on the podcast. For Mike, Interviewing Chris Salcedo was a personal highlight… to actually have the privilege of being able to communicate with him directly was one of his biggest experiences.</p><p>As the conversation continues, we reflect on the growth of our podcasting journey, the challenges we've faced, and the connections we've made along the way.</p><p>Closing Thoughts</p><p>Looking back, we see how far we've come, but also how much there is still to explore. The podcast isn't just a platfo