Today Max and Chris interview Matt Lindland following a coaching clinic given at BMA Academy in Battle Ground. Matt has a long history both as a college and Olympic wrester, and as a coach at both the college and Olympic levels. He also owns a gym in Portland. On top of these things he's competed in the UFC and he and his wife have recently been attending Chris's church. In today's interview Matt provides fascinating insights into the wrestling and UFC scenes as well as his own thoughts on spiritual self-defense. Enjoy!

Connect with Coach Matt:

https://www.coachmattlindland.com/

Connect with The Father’s Heart Combat Sports Outreach:

https://fathersheartsports.org/

Learn more about Matt’s story:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Lindland

Battle Ground is full of interesting people--and among the most interesting are Brad and Jeff Williams, owners of Hamilton Lee Supply. Their business specializes in large cut, live edge lumber. They got into the business during Covid and the business has grown rapidly. Brad is a veteran builder. Jeff is his father, and also a retired US astronaut. He flew four missions to help build the International Space Station. He even speaks Russian, and he is now an elder at Word of Grace Church in Battle Ground. Join Chris and Max for a free ranging and informative conversation with these accomplished business owners.

Check Out Hamilton Lee Supply: https://hamiltonleesupply.com/

Today Max interviews Chris and their friend Nik Storm about a new book club they’re starting that will meet at the Battle Ground Public Library beginning Saturday, April 6th 10:00am til noon. The club will read and discuss classic books that will take readers deeper than the current headlines. The goal is to introduce people to the great ideas of western civilization, and examine the intellectual crisis of the West. And the first book that the club will read is Richard Weaver’s, Ideas Have Consequences. In today’s show Chris and Nik introduce the book, and explain their goals for the club.