ARE YOU A PIKER?? If you're giving half effort in warm ups it's time to repent and put in work!I talk about the difference between my last two weight cuts for BJJ competition.Is there a move in wrestling that wouldn't be effective in a stre

#43 Tales From The Cabin with My Dad

Dec 11th, 2018 1h 11m

This episode is a recording from the Wisconsin Deer Season at our family hunting cabin, my Dad is telling old hunting stories to all the young bucks in camp. This is a really fun one, I hope you enjoy it!Email questions to grapplingwiththe

#42 | Tribute to Stan Lee with Len & Chloe

Nov 20th, 2018 1h 47m

This week Chloe joins me to talk about dating, youth group, BJJ, and comic books as a tribute to Stan Lee. Chloe is my daughter, she has been training BJJ for 3 years.Email questions to [email protected] and review us on i

#41 | Where Have I Been?

Nov 13th, 2018 54m 53s

The last Grappling with Theology podcast was October 9th, which means I've been off for a month. This episode will catch you up to exactly what I've been up to and why I HAD to be off for a month.Convictions Fight Promotions event GENESIS: ht

#40 | Lear Kirkland | For The Art

Oct 9th, 2018 1h 13m

Lear Kirkland is a BJJ blue belt out of Detroit Michigan who wrote and recorded the new BJJ single titled "For The Art." CLICK HERE to hear it on YouTube, please subscribe and leave him some love in the comment feed.We discuss his music, hip

GWT Special Debate | Is Venom the WORST Comic Book Movie Ever | Chloe vs Len

Oct 7th, 2018 1h 24m

SPOILER ALERT!!!Len and Chloe debate whether Venom should be considered the worst comic book movie ever made. Len takes the affirmative position, Chloe takes the negative.Email questions to [email protected] and review

#39 | The Most Important Belt in BJJ | Tapping Ain’t Losing

Oct 2nd, 2018 1h 6m

On this episode of GWT the discussion revolves around several Jiu Jitsu Times articles, click the links below if you want to reference them:https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/which-is-the-most-difficult-and-most-important-belt-in-jiu-jitsu/https

#38 | Guys I Roll With | Scott Writz of Rising Son MMA

Sep 11th, 2018 1h 43m

Scott Writz is an undefeated professional MMA fighter from Wausau Wisconsin, fighting out of Rising Son MMA. He joins me to discuss his upcoming fight on October 13, coaching, wrestling, boxing, weight cutting, and fishing. Oh yeah, Kyle was he

#37 Guys I Roll With | Isaiah Pitts

Sep 4th, 2018 2h 5m

Episode 37 is yet another Guys I Roll With show featuring Isaiah "Pit Bull" Pitts. Isaiah is a professional MMA fighter from Wausau Wisconsin, fighting for Rising Son under Lah Thao.We discussed his career and what it takes to be a profession

#36 | UFC President Dana White Fears Religion

Aug 28th, 2018 1h 8m

UFC President Dana White appeared on OBJECTified with TMZ host Harvey Levin. During that interview he ranted about how religion is bad, dangerous, and needs to go away. I examine whether what he says is true and reasonable, or if there is somet

#35 | Guys I Roll With | Kyle Zimmick & Alex Jaeger | MMA, BJJ, Flat Earth & Anime

Aug 21st, 2018 1h 56m

This episode of Guys I Roll With features Kyle Zimmick, an amateur MMA fighter with an undefeated record training under Lah Thao at Rising Son MMA in Wausau WI. Kyle is a BJJ blue belt, Tae Kwon Do black belt, high school wrestler and Army vete

#34 | Wade Barden of the Mid-West BJJ Immersion Camp

Aug 14th, 2018 1h 24m

Wade Barden is a BJJ Black Belt, owner of Strong Hold Athletics, and organizer of the Mid-West BJJ Immersion Camp. We discuss the camp specifics and details, such as who the instructors are and what to expect as a participant. We also discuss W

Music To Roll To #2 | No King but Christ

Aug 8th, 2018 41m 56s

Thanks to Wrath and Grace for providing this amazing mix of todays best Christian Hip Hop. Go to www.wrathandgrace.com for more!Email questions to [email protected] and review us on iTunesLike us on FacebookFollow us o

Internet Censorship and Stuff

Aug 8th, 2018 43m 2s

Internet Censorship and Stuff - Polemics Report for August 7, 2018On this episode of Polemics Report, JD discusses the ramifications of the almost complete social media blackout of Alex Jones and how it affects Christians and others in the m

#33 | The Joe Rogan Experience discusses Christianity

Aug 2nd, 2018 1h 29m

This week's episode is a review of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Joe Rogan is a stand up comic, UFC commentator, podcast host, former host of Fear Factor and was on a sitcom in the 90's called "News Radio."Joe is not a believer, I don't th

#32 BJJ Instructor Dies in Training | Should White Belts Learn Heel Hooks? | The Doctrine of Man

Jul 26th, 2018 56m 33s

BJJ Instructor dies while training. Renzo Gracies says BJJ changes lives, is he right? Should White belts learn heel hooks? Also, questions from the Dojo are answered and we discuss "Man" from chapter 8 of "Christian Beliefs."Email questions

#31 | Martial Arts Nerds

Jul 17th, 2018 1h 4m

The Martial Arts Nerds is a Facebook group dominated by Traditional Martial Arts. What Happens when BJJ Practitioners question the voracity and effectiveness of TMA's such as Kung Fu, Aikido, etc? Well, it's kinda like kicking a hornets nest. I

#30 | Grappling with Grief | Our Miscarriage Story

Jul 10th, 2018 1h 1m

I pray that the story of the miscarriage of our baby will be an encouragement to those who have had to suffer the loss of their unborn baby.Email questions to [email protected] and review us on iTunesLike us on Facebook

Spoiler Filled Review of The Incredibles 2 with Chloe

Jul 3rd, 2018 1h 34m

This week Chloe joins me once again to do a spoiler filled review of The Incredibles 2.

#29 with Joe Woolard | YouTube Fight Stats | Eschatology

Jun 26th, 2018 2h 21m

Here is a link to the article we discussed on what you can learn from watching YouTube fights: https:/https://www.martialjournal.com/i-watched-over-100-fights-on-youtube-heres-what-i-learned/Email questions to [email protected]

#28 | Mat Time | BJJ Addiction | 5 Qualities of Good Instructors | Angels & Demons

Jun 19th, 2018 1h 13m

Articles covered in this episode of GWT are linked below:Mat TimeBJJ Addiction5 Qualities of Good InstructorsWe also continued on to Chapter 6 of Christian Beliefs discussing Angels, Demons and Satan.Finally, we closed out with Questi

#27 | Guys I Roll With | Cody Mboden | BJJ & Law Enforcement

Jun 13th, 2018 1h 29m

Law Enforcement and BJJ are discussed on this episode of Grappling with Theology. Cody is a Sheriff's Deputy in California who has taught grappling at the police academy.Email questions to [email protected] and review us o

#26 | Guys I Roll With | Jestin Icasiano (Jiu Jester)

May 29th, 2018 2h 3m

I rolled with Jiu Jester last February in California. Hope you enjoy our conversation!Email questions to [email protected] and review us on iTunesLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterThe NikandSi YouTube channel

#25 | Len vs. Alex Basement Death Match | Street Beefs | Losing to Lower Belts

May 22nd, 2018 1h 27m

If you want to watch video of Alex and I rolling click HERETo check out Street Beefs on YouTube click HEREFor the Jiu Jitsu Times article discussed click HEREEmail questions to [email protected] and review us on iTunes

#24 | Dealing with Strong Opponents | Etiquette for Newbies | Can a Christian Participate in MMA?

May 16th, 2018 47m 11s

Articles discussed on this episode are linked below:https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/etiquette-in-the-bjj-academy-for-newbies/https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/guy-using-much-strength/http://www.refdojo.org/can-a-christian-participate-in-mma/