Martens Minute

Josh Martens

To bring a few moments of sanity in an insane world, Josh Martens, with his love of freedom and compassion for others works through topics that impact you. Filtering these topics through four principals: Self ownership, Equal human value, Individual strength and ability, Sacrificial giving to others.

  1. 6D AGO

    Warming in the Heart - Pastor Jerry Bader

    Pastor Jerry Bader returns to the show to talk about “Warming in the Heart.” When Jerry was on the show back in 2024, we discussed how he felt called to help the unhoused in his hometown of Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was planning a new program called “Warming in the Heart,” which would open churches once a week—during hours when local shelters were closed—to provide a warm, safe place for the unhoused to stay. Now, as they wrap up their second winter season, Jerry returns to give us an update on how the program is going, the impact it’s having on the lives of the unhoused, and how it’s affecting his congregation and the broader Green Bay community.   Contact Jerry at: jerry@samaritansheartgb.org   Email the show: martensminute@yahoo.com   For my political interviews, or Nate and Chuck's daily dives into libertarian politics, check out the Good Morning Liberty podcast: GML | Good Morning Liberty | Libertarian Podcast

    48 min

  2. MAR 1

    A Guide to Building a Moral Society – Dr. James Harrigan

    Martens Minute is back! Sorry for the long hiatus—I’ve had a very busy six months—but we’re finally returning! In this episode of Martens Minute, I sit down with Dr. James Harrigan to discuss our first two core principles: •  Every person has freedom and self-ownership. It is their human birthright. •  Every person has equal and immeasurable human value. We explore why these principles are so incredibly important. They form the foundation of a truly moral society, and fully understanding them is critical if we ever want to live in a society that is not controlled and dominated by envy, racism, sexism, tribalism, and tyranny. In other words, if we hope to build a kind, free, loving, and tolerant society that respects all people, it can only be built on these two key principles. That’s why it’s imperative that everyone understands them.   Follow James’s at Polyhymnia and on X:   Polyhymnia – A space for the Beautiful.   https://x.com/jamesrharrigan?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg   Check out James on the Words & Numbers podcast:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/words-numbers/id1237781005   https://open.spotify.com/show/5MUcXpKrH4QzFisyy8Ucll?si=owCMeXoQTKSFQjfKSXP0Lw   Email the show:   martensminute@yahoo.com   For my political interviews, or Nate and Chuck's daily dives into libertarian politics, check out the Good Morning Liberty podcast:   GML | Good Morning Liberty | Libertarian Podcast

    55 min

  3. 08/23/2025

    Find Your Healthy Obsession, Make It Your Passion - Nate Thurston

    Nate Thurston, co-host of the Good Morning Liberty podcast and former guitarist for the band Darling Parade, joins me to share his powerful journey through alcoholism and recovery. He opens up about his struggles with alcohol and addiction as a touring musician, and how his alcoholism spiraled out of control as his music career came to an end, nearly costing him his life. With the support of his wife, Nate confronted his addiction, quit drinking, and rebuilt his life. Now seven years sober, he enjoys a happy marriage, hosts a successful podcast, and is a respected figure in the liberty community. His advice to those struggling with addiction: You don’t have to commit to quitting forever today—that can feel overwhelming. Instead, choose each morning to stay sober for that day. Find meaning in your life, channel it into a passion, and pursue it with purpose.   Check out Nate’s podcast Good Morning Liberty: GML | Good Morning Liberty | Libertarian Podcast Follow Nate on X: https://x.com/goodamliberty?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg Follow me on X: https://x.com/joshmartens13?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg   Email the show: Martensminute@yahoo.com

    1h 19m

  4. 06/08/2025

    The Patrick Wesley Wheeler Foundation - Keisha Wheeler

    Keisha Wheeler returns to share, with me, the incredible man her husband was and the foundation she created in his name.  He was an incredible servant of God and a servant leader of his community.  He spent his life giving to others and putting them first in every situation.  After his tragic passing, God opened Keisha's eyes to a need for grief counseling in her area.  So, she created the Patrick Wesley Wheeler Foundation in her late husband's name.  The foundation provides grief counseling to children and adults struggling with the loss of a loved one.  Even through unimaginable life struggles, God is using Keisha to impact the lives of her children, her community and everyone who is blessed to know her.   Check out Keisha's story and the Patrick Wesley Wheeler Foundation: https://servingwithseven.com/ Get Patrick's book Good Morning Men of God on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hfE5nda Email the show: martensminute@yahoo.com For my political interviews, or Nate and Chuck's daily dives into libertarian politics, check out the Good Morning Liberty podcast: GML | Good Morning Liberty | Libertarian Podcast

    38 min

  5. 04/21/2025

    Life School Even Through Life's Valleys - Keisha Wheeler

    Keisha Wheeler joined me to discuss her homeschooling journey with her seven children.  Even through some of the most difficult valleys in life, she has navigated through with God as her guide and her community at her side.  She prepares her children for life by using every situation as a potential life lesson.  She also took her homeschooling knowledge and used it to create Life School Counseling to help families utilize all the resources that they have to create an outstanding educational plan for their children.  Her story is one of selfless giving and unwavering faith through the greatest struggles of life.  Check out Keisha's story: Serving With Seven Check out Life School Counseling on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BNzTscVMH/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/servingwith7?igsh=MWY1NTgyZTAyNTEwOA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Email the Show: martensminute@yahoo.com For my political interviews, or Nate and Chuck's daily dives into libertarian politics, check out the Good Morning Liberty podcast: GML | Good Morning Liberty | Libertarian Podcast

    47 min

  6. 03/02/2025

    Band of Runners - Liza Howard

    Liza Howard, from Band of Runners, joined me to discuss her organization and how it is helping veteran and gold star families.  Band of Runners brings veterans and gold star families to trail camp and teaches them all about trail running.  They introduce them to the trail running community, all the therapeutic properties that running through nature can provide, and the fundamentals of the sport so they can safely explore this wonderful sport in their community. Check out the Band of Runners: https://www.bandofrunners.org/ You can donate to Band of Runners through the Kwik Trip 50K. All proceeds go directly to Band of Runners: https://donorbox.org/2025-kwik-trip-50k-fun-run Email the Show: martensminute@yahoo.com For my political interviews, or Nate and Chuck's daily dives into libertarian politics, check out the Good Morning Liberty podcast: GML | Good Morning Liberty | Libertarian Podcast

    33 min

  7. 12/06/2024

    Take Action and Make an Impact - Scott Kummer

    Lawyer, podcaster, race director, and all-round incredible guy Scott Kummer joins me to tell his story.  Scott was faced with some unbelievable obstacles and struggles, but instead of letting those struggles define his life, he chose to take action.  He overcame addiction, went back to school to become the professional he wanted to be, and build the life he wanted.  In fact, in all aspects of his life, whether it be his career, his running, his podcasting, or his race directing, one thing Scott has always done is take action.  For anyone who feels stuck in life, is struggling with abuse, or addiction.  Scott's story shows that you have the strength and ability to better your life if you choose, too.  Check out Scott's podcast Ten Junk Miles, and races at Ten Junk Miles Racing: ten junk miles Ten Junk Miles Racing Follow me on X or Email the show: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 martensminute@yahoo.com For my political interviews, or Nate and Chuck's daily dives into libertarian politics, check out the Good Morning Liberty podcast: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/

    1h 12m

  8. 10/24/2024

    Supporting Gifted Students - Kylia Kummer from Thrive Scholars

    Kylia Kummer from Thrive Scholars joins me to discuss the incredible work she, and others from Thrive Scholars are doing supporting gifted students from under-resourced communities to achieve their full potential. Thrive Scholars is helping them to first prepare for college, then succeed in college, and ultimately helping them find their dream job post college.  Thrive Scholars is changing lives and making an incredible impact in the lives of these scholars and their families. Thrive Scholars website: https://www.thrivescholars.org/ For any gifted students interested in applying to Thrive Scholars: http://apply.thrivescholars.org/ Support the great work Thrive Scholars is doing: https://www.thrivescholars.org/donate/ Interested in supporting Thrive Scholars by volunteering, Contact them here: https://www.thrivescholars.org/about/contact/   Follow Martens Minute on X, or Email the show: https://x.com/martensminute?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg martensminute@yahoo.com For my political interviews, or Nate and Chuck's daily dives into libertarian politics, check out the Good Morning Liberty podcast. GML | Good Morning Liberty | Libertarian Podcast

    39 min
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To bring a few moments of sanity in an insane world, Josh Martens, with his love of freedom and compassion for others works through topics that impact you. Filtering these topics through four principals: Self ownership, Equal human value, Individual strength and ability, Sacrificial giving to others.

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  • Creator
    Josh Martens
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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