Becoming Sovereign

Nolan Wilson

Learn how to build wealth, family, and relationship with God from the great men of past and present.

New episodes every Monday. Most weeks, I read a biography about a great man of history and relay the most important lessons that you can apply to your life. Some weeks, I have conversations with men who are living sovereign lives to learn from them and their experience.

"Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world." - Napoleon Bonaparte

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109 episodes
Updated Jul 20, 2025
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May 6, 2024 · 2 hr 13 min
69 - Jimmy Song - Bitcoin For Beginners
Today, I’m joined by Jimmy Song. Jimmy is a Bitcoiner, coder, and author of several bitcoin books including Fiat Ruins Everything and Thank God For Bitcoin. We discuss Jimmy’s journey to Bitcoin, what fiat currency is, when America became a fiat culture and the avalanche of negative effects that’s had on our society, why fiat currency ruins everything and incentivizes evil, the characteristics that actually make money money, why bitcoin is the most uncorruptable form of money that’s ever existed, how fiat currency has ruined the western church, and more. It was an honor to have Jimmy on the show. Connect with Jimmy on Twitter HERE Read Jimmy's Blog HERE Connect with the show: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Apr 29, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
68 - Tucker Max - Professional Partier Turned Homesteader and Bestselling Author
My guest today is Tucker Max. Tucker is a multiple time bestselling author of books like I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and Assholes Finish First, an entrepreneur, homesteader, and Jiu Jitsu brown-belt. We discuss how he went from partying and pursuing women to taking on the immense responsibility of becoming sovereign, the last straw for him and his family that led to them moving out of the city onto a ranch, the power of feeling stupid for 2+ years, why the start stops most people, an important question to ask, and more. It was an honor to have Tucker on the show. Connect with the show: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Apr 22, 2024 · 2 hr 2 min
67 - Swat Team, Government Contracting, and Jiu Jitsu - Greg Lapin
My guest today is Greg Lapin. Greg is a former law enforcement officer and government contractor with two decades of experience on SWAT teams, government special operations, and depoying to war zones. He’s a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, the founder of Vida Jiu Jitsu, and currently the head professor of Jiu Jitsu at Field Craft Survival. We discuss why Greg has always hated bullies, having his dream of joining the military taken from him, serving as a police officer in New Orleans, serving as a SWAT team member and in government contracting capacities, why the state of the American police is not where it needs to be and how to fix it, being in an officer involved shooting, the miraculous power of jiu jitsu, why you should train jiu jitsu, Greg’s advice to you if you’re on the fence about it, and more. It was an honor to have Greg on the show. Connect with Greg on Instragram HERE Checkout Fieldcraft Survival HERE Connect with show: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Apr 15, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
66 - The Computer That Will Change Your Life - Anjan Katta & Tristan Scott from Daylight Computer
My guests today are Anjan Katta and Tristan Scott. Anjan is the founder and inventor of Daylight Computer - the world’s first blue-light free computer. Tristan is the host of the Decentralized Radio podcast and working to bring Daylight Computer to the world. We discuss growing up with ADHD, why ADHD is more prevelant than ever, why social media is like an ex you keep coming back to, how the prevelance of blue-light screens is damaging us, the double-edged sword that is technology, why your phone is designed to make you addicted, why big tech companies don’t care, using pain and suffering for good, the toughest part of Anjan’s 6 year journey to launching Daylight Computer, how this computer will change the world, your relationship with technology, and your life. It was an honor to have Anjan and Tristan on the show. Get your Daylight Computer HERE Connect with Daylight Computer on Instagram HERE Connect with Daylight Computer on Twitter HERE Connect with show: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Apr 8, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
65 - From a Small Town to The Joe Rogan Experience: Bringing Regenerative Ranching to The Masses - Jenni Harris from White Oak Pastures
My guest today is Jenni Harris from White Oak Pastures. Jenni is the Director of Marketing at White Oak Pastures - a world renowned regenerative ranch in Bluffton, Ga - and the daughter of Will Harris, the owner of the ranch and a veritable legend in American agriculture. We discuss Jenni’s experience going on The Joe Rogan Experience, what it was like growing up with Will Harris as her father, how White Oak Pastures has changed the town of Bluffton for the better, the massive decision her dad made that led to her moving back to the ranch, how small town America has been crushed by the industrialization, commoditization, and centralization of the food system, how rancher’s win, the importance of voting with your dollar, and more. It was an honor to have Jenni on the show. Connect with Jenni and White Oak Pastures: Website Instagram Twitter Connect with show: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Apr 1, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
64 - A Navy SEAL's Guide To Mastering Life's Transitions - Mark Greene
My guest today is Mark Greene. Mark is a former Navy SEAL with 20 years of service and current USC Trojan and author. His new book "unSEALed" is his guide to navigating life's transitions. We discuss why Mark decide to become a Navy SEAL, his experience in BUD/S, whether or not he was close to quitting during the toughest military training in the world, leadership lessons from his time in the Navy, bombs as an alarm clock in Iraq, becoming an officer, spending time the American legend, Admiral James Stockdale, why transitioning can be so difficult, how to effectively navigate life’s transitions, and more. It was an honor to sit down with Mark; here’s our conversation. Connect with Mark on Instagram Get his book on Amazon Connect with show: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Mar 25, 2024 · 22 min
63 - Making Country Music In Nashville - Zach Top
My guest today is Zach Top. Zach is a country music artist who’s taking the country scene by storm with his unique twist on the classic country sound greats like George Strait and Marty Robbins. We discuss how Zach got into music, how he’s paved his own lane in a crowded industry, going from playing for 12 people to the most historic venues in country music, how he kept belief in himself while pursuing his dream, the first song he ever wrote, and more. It was an honor to sit down with Zach: here’s our conversation. Check out Zach on Spotify HERE Follow Zach on Instagram HERE Connect with show: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Mar 18, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min
62 - Only The Misfits Stand A Chance - Nate Pontious
My guest today is Nate Pontious. Nate is a veteran of the United States Marine Corp with multiple deployments to Afghanistan, a rancher, an entrepreneur, and fitness enthusiast. We discuss Nate’s journey to and through the Marines, living homeless in LA after getting out of the military, how CrossFit gave him the direction he needed to get out of rock bottom and become an elite competitor, the lessons he’s learned from ranching, creativity as a way to heal, his favorite philosophers and more. It was an honor to sit down with Nate; here’s our conversation. Connect with Nate on Instagram HERE Connect with Club Home Bodies HERE Connect with show: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Mar 11, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min
61 - How Fiat Currency Is Destroying American Families - Tristan Scott
My guest today is Tristan Scott. Tristan is the author of “Bitcoin and Beef: Criticisms, Similarities, and Why Decentralization Matters” as well as the co-host of The Decentralized Radio podcast. Tristan was on episode 34 of the show which you can listen to HERE. We discuss how light is a nutrient, why fiat currency has destroyed the nuclear family and why bitcoin will work to fix it, why you should embrace and implement seasonal living, how the EMF radiation of living in a city can wreck your health, the role melanin has in the body, and more. Connect with Tristan on Twitter HERE Connect with Tristan on Instagram HERE Read Bitcoin and Beef HERE Listen to The Decentralized Radio Podcast HERE Connect with show: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Mar 4, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
60 - Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From? - Kara Smith of Colorado Craft Beef
My guest today is Kara Smith. Kara and her husband Jeff own and operate Colorado Craft Beef - a ranch in Eastern Colorado founded over 100 years ago by Kara’s family. Kara and Jeff combine the deep history of their ranch with an adaptive approach that allows them to raise the best beef possible while strengthening their community and feeding America. Kara and I discuss how her family founded the ranch over a century ago, how imporant food sovereignty is, what the pandemic taught Americans about the food supply, the impact of wolves being re-introduced on Colorado ranchers, what Americans outside of agriculture get wrong about agriculture, how ranchers win, why Kara trains jiu jitsu with her family, and more. It was an honor to sit down with Kara; I hope y’all enjoy. Get beef HERE Follow Colorado Craft Beef on Instagram HERE Follow Colorado Craft Beef on Twitter HERE Connect on: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Feb 26, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min
59 - Leah Stumpf - Winning Worlds and Pioneering Jiu Jitsu For Women
My guest today is Leah Stumpf. Leah is a third degree black belt and multiple time world champion in Brazilian jiu jitsu. She’s also a former wilderness ranger in Alaska and a current coach and pioneer in building Brazilian jiu jitsu programs for women. We discuss her time as a wilderness ranger in Alaska and close encounters with brown bears that she had. We also discuss her martial arts journey and how she went from karate to jiu jitsu, worked her tail off and becoming a multiple time world champion. We discuss the challenges and nuance of building jiu jitsu programs for women, why women should consider jiu jitsu, and why jiu jitsu gyms should be more considerate of women. It was an honor sit down with Leah; I hope y'all enjoy. Check out Leah's Jiu Jiu programs HERE Follow Leah on Instagram HERE Connect on: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Feb 19, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
58 - Meagan Flannigan - Defying The Odds: Life of A Female Fighter Pilot
My guest today is Meagan Flannigan. Meagan is a Retired Commander in the United States Navy with over 20 years of service and over 1200 hours flying the famed F-14 Tomcat and F-18 Super Hornet. She was deployed in the Arabian Gulf aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in 2005 and 2006 and the documentary Speed and Angels follows her and a fellow naval aviator through their process of becoming fighter pilots. We discuss how Top Gun changed her life as a young girl and the exact instant she knew she wanted to be a fighter pilot, how realistic the movie Top Gun is, how she rose through an extraordinarily competitive career as the only woman or one of a few women in every room, the challenges that she faced, what it's like living on an aircraft carrier, her missions in Iraq and what it's like to land a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier. It was an honor to sit down with Meagan; I hope you enjoy. Watch the documentary 'Speed and Angels' HERE Watch my conversation with Meagan's husband Paul HERE Connect on: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Feb 12, 2024 · 2 hr 2 min
57 - Janine Benyus - Biomimicry: Is It Possible To Emulate Nature?
My guest today is Janine Benyus. Janine is a science writer, innovator, thought leader, and pioneer in the field of biomimicry - the study of how we can emulate nature. We discuss how Janine came to the idea of biomimicry, what led her to that conclusion and into, more or less, creating that field. We discuss what we can learn from nature and how we can emulate natural processes and apply what we've learned to the design of the built-in environment or whatever we’re designing or using as humans. We discuss why a biologist should be at the design table and why biology should be a part of the design process as well as some examples of biomimicry like how the study of a leaf lead to a new type of paint that can clean itself with water and how the study of bones and bone structure changed how we can build buildings. We also discuss the power of regenerative ranching. It was an honor to sit down with Janine. I hope y’all enjoy. Learn more about biomimicry HERE Ask Nature HERE Watch Janine's Ted Talks HERE Connect on: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Feb 6, 2024 · 2 hr 50 min
56 - Nick Sweeney - The Power of The Breath, Why Nature Heals, and How To Stop Watching Porn
Nick is a D1 national champion, an oil industry disrupter, an entrepreneur, and a coach. He has extensive experience performing at high levels as an athlete and in business. We discuss why nature heals, why people feel better away from cities and in nature, why hunting is sacred, how Nick healed a severe injury with breath-work, where to start on your breath-work journey, why porn is so prevalent amongst young men, how porn is harmful to men, how to stop watching it and channel that energy elsewhere, how to level up and a whole lot more. Follow Nick on Twitter Follow Nick on Instagram Follow Nolan on Instagram Follow Nolan on Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Jan 15, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
055 - Erik Jasper Kier - Scaling an E-Comm Brand To $400k/month
Erik is the founder of Based Supplements and an entrepreneur. We discuss how Erik scaled Based Supplements to $400k in a month in less than 2 years, what shilajit is and why it's so powerful, what pine pollen is and why Erik decided to make it the second supplement in the Based Supplements line, how Twitter has helped Erik build his brand, what e-commerce has taught Erik about himself, why you need to find a mentor, and a whole lot more. Get Based Shilajit and Pine Pollen HERE Follow Erik on Twitter HERE Follow Erik on Instagram HERE Watch the show on YouTube HERE Follow the show on Instagram HERE Follow Nolan on Twitter HERE Follow Nolan on Instagram HERE
Jan 11, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min
054 - Noah Ryan - Bulking Without Getting Fat & Designing Your Life
Noah Ryan is the host of the Noah Ryan Podcast, a health enthusiast, and a scientifically literate content creator with a massive following on Twitter. Noah's first appearance on the podcast was episode 026 - check that one out if you haven't already. In this conversation, we discuss how to bulk effectively and without getting fat, what most people get wrong about bulking, what peptides are, why the FDA is trying to gate-keep peptides, why proof-of-work is so important, the role and importance of DHT(Dihydrotestosterone), why male hair-loss drugs are tanking vitality, supplements such as taurine, L-carnitine, creatine, tongkat ali, fidogia agrestis, why lifestyle design is the biggest lever you can pull to improve your life, what Noah has learned from traveling and spending time with multiple cultures, and a whole lot more. Connect with Noah: Twitter: @NoahRyanCo Instagram: @NoahRyanCo The Noah Ryan Podcast Noah's Free Telegram Connect with Nolan: Instagram Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Jan 8, 2024 · 1 hr
053 - Kevin Muno - Healing Our Land: The Power of Regenerative Ranching
Kevin Muno is the founder of Perennial Pastures, a regenerative ranch in California. We discuss how Kevin went from tech sales to first-generation rancher, why Kevin felt compelled to operate his ranch regeneratively, what is regenerative ranching, why regenerative ranching is better than industrial farming, what it means to heal the land, the difficulties of ranching, the rewards of living with the land, how we can win the battle for the health of the land, the animals, and us, why grass-fed beef is better than grain-fed, and a whole lot more. Buy Grass-fed Beef From Perennial Pastures Follow Perennial Pastures on Instagram Follow Perennial Pastures on Twitter Connect with Nolan: Follow Nolan on Instagram Follow Nolan on Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Jan 5, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
052 - Nick Pinizzotto - How American Deer Impact All of American Wildlife
Nick Pinizzotto is the President & CEO of the National Deer Association and an avid hunter himself. We discuss why vegans and hunters should care about the deer population in America, how hunting is conservation, what hunters and non-hunters have in common, why older deer are trophy deer, how Chronic Wasting Disease is jeopardizing the entire American deer population, the biggest threats to wildlife, why responsible hunting is ethical, the Pittman Robertson Act's effect on conservation, and a whole lot more. Follow Nick on Instagram Check Out The National Deer Association Connect with Nolan: Follow Nolan on Instagram Follow Nolan on Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Jan 1, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
051 - Holistic Nick - How To Heal Your Gut And Regain Your Health
Holistic Nick healed is own autoimmune disorder and is now a gut health coach. We discuss how to heal your gut, why your gut plays such important roles, how the health of your gut impacts your brain and body, how Nick healed his autoimmune disorder, why elimination diets work, why the carnivore diet works, why doing yoga before and after eating will make you healthier, why you need sunlight, Nick's 4 pillars, and a whole lot more. Connect with Nick: Coaching Instagram Twitter Connect with Nolan: Follow Nolan on Instagram Follow Nolan on Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube
Dec 30, 2023 · 38 min
050 - Q&A
I asked folks on social media to ask questions and today I answered them. Thanks to everyone who sent in a question, anyone who has listened to the podcast this year, and all the guests who have come on the show. Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Watch the podcast on YouTube