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Skynet Is Here — Your Every Move Is Being Tracked
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June 9, 2026 · 48 min

Skynet Is Here — Your Every Move Is Being Tracked

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Send us Fan Mail Skynet Is Here — Your Every Move Is Being Tracked Forrest and Patrick join forces to dive into the current privacy issues facing the globe. AI, age verification, new vehicles, and big data are all working together to make privacy a thing of the past. Forrest offers some great tips for maintaining privacy in an ever-changing world. This is a rapidly evolving situation that will require constant vigilance to maintain any privacy in your daily life. A total grid down is a black swan; SKYNET is around the corner unless we take action. Free Disappear on the Internet webinar: SIGN UP FREE! Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

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A trusted voice in a noisy industry.

The Prepping Academy is one of the most listened-to prepper podcasts in the country, covering emergency preparedness, survival skills, homesteading, and self-reliance. We've hosted some of the biggest names in the space — from former special operators to homestead pioneers — and we keep showing up because the work matters.

No fear sales. No fluff. Just the hard-earned knowledge you need to take care of the people you love when things get hard.

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What Will SHTF Really Be Like the First Year
EP 017
36 min

June 2, 2026

What Will SHTF Really Be Like the First Year

Send us Fan Mail What Will SHTF Really Be Like the First Year Forrest and Patrick join forces to discuss what the first year of a national grid-down situation might be like. The EMP Commission states that 90% of the population wouldn't make it through the first year. How would you survive the first year of chaos? Are your plans prepper fiction, or a real plan to survive and begin rebuilding after the first year? Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

Biblical Preparedness with Forrest Garvin | Interview on Church Dads Podcastd Episode
EP 016
58 min

May 26, 2026

Biblical Preparedness with Forrest Garvin | Interview on Church Dads Podcastd Episode

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, Forrest Garvin joins the Church Dads Podcast for a powerful conversation about biblical preparedness, Christian leadership, family legacy, entrepreneurship, and living intentionally in uncertain times. Forrest shares his personal journey of faith, how preparedness aligns with scripture, and why fathers today should take seriously the responsibility to protect and lead their families spiritually, physically, and financially. The discussion covers practical preparedness, Christian business principles, family resilience, and the importance of building a lasting legacy rooted in biblical stewardship. Topics discussed include: - Biblical examples of preparedness from scripture - Why faith and practical action work together - Simple steps families can take to become more resilient - Christian entrepreneurship and kingdom impact - Building family-led businesses and passing down skills and values - Leading your family with confidence during uncertain times This is an encouraging and practical discussion for Christian men, fathers, preppers, homesteaders, and families seeking wisdom, purpose, and preparedness grounded in faith. A big thank you to the Church Dads Podcast for having Forrest on their show. Their Podcast This show is on their podcast! Please support their podcast by: - Following and subscribing - Leaving a review - Sharing this episode with friends and family You can learn more about Church Dads here: https://churchdads.buzzsprout.com/ Learn more about Forrest Garvin and his projects: https://forrestgarvin.com/ https://preppernet.com/ https://prepperfinds.com/ https://mysolaroven.com/ Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

Food Security in Today’s Economy
EP 015
32 min

May 19, 2026

Food Security in Today’s Economy

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss one of the most important preparedness topics facing families today — food security in today’s economy. With rising grocery prices, inflation, supply chain disruptions, economic uncertainty, and increasing concerns about the stability of the food system, more Americans are asking serious questions about how to protect and provide for their families long term. We explore practical ways individuals and families can improve food security through preparedness, home food storage, gardening, bulk purchasing, freeze-dried foods, food preservation, and developing self-reliance skills. This episode breaks down why food security is no longer just a concern for “preppers,” but something everyday families are beginning to think about as the cost of living continues to rise across the United States. We also discuss how economic conditions, fuel prices, transportation costs, and global instability affect the availability and affordability of food. Learn why many preparedness-minded families are building long-term food storage systems and taking steps now to become less dependent on fragile supply chains and centralized systems. This episode also touches on practical emergency preparedness topics, including: Long-term food storage Freeze-dried food Bulk food buying Gardening and homesteading Emergency cooking methods Off-grid preparedness Inflation and rising food costs Supply chain disruptions Self-reliance and family preparedness Building a preparedness mindset We briefly discuss alternative cooking solutions like the Made in the USA, family-owned, veteran-owned My Solar Oven, which allows families to cook using the power of the sun without relying on electricity or fuel during emergencies or power outages. Whether you are just getting started in preparedness or already building a long-term plan for your family, this episode offers practical insights into why food security matters now more than ever. If you are concerned about inflation, economic instability, emergency preparedness, or becoming more self-reliant, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

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