A Much Belated Update

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Where We’ve Been

First, I would like to give a genuine thank you to all of our supporters over the last few years. While we’re not quite keeping up with the Joe Rogans of the world, we have enjoyed friends, family, and the few random internet strangers commenting on and commending our work. When we launched our flagship project, Death and Glory back in 2023, we had no idea what were doing but we were doggedly zealous to do something, anything. It was earlier in summer of 2022 that I found myself sitting in my good friend Peter’s driveway, cigar in hand, watching a dying fire under a muggy August night sky. The COVID debacle was still ruining lives and Joe Biden was hitting every innocent pedestrian he could as he fell asleep behind the wheel. We were feeling angsty and had a lot to say about the course of things at the time. Podcasting was a low barrier to entry endeavor and it seemed fun. And it was fun. We had opportunities to interview some incredible guests, ask some hard questions about life and death and solidify our stances on some secondary and tertiary issues that were rearing their ugly heads at the time. Death and Glory’s first season was packed with “celebrities” at least in our small reformed-ish world. Michael Foster, Aaron Renn, and CR Wiley were gracious with their time and we appreciated their support. Season 2 didn’t seem quite so star studded, but we had a blast talking with some friends and acquaintances from/near the Kansas City area. A huge shout out to Joshua Jenkins, Aaron Vassar, and JR Burdick for showing up and letting us pick your brains.

I enjoyed Death and Glory. I hope you did too. But it is time to say goodbye to what helped get this little media company started. We are officially retiring Death and Glory. There are many reasons for this but I want to highlight two in particular so you get a sense of how things operate in our world. The first reason is time, or lack thereof. I hope it warms your heart knowing that we are not funded by USAID or any other demoniac government program. (Sounds like something a Fed would say…) On the flip side, Puritan Pub Media is run by run of the mill, regular Joe’s who work full time, serve in the local church, and have families that put the average US birthrate to shame. Our content really is a labor of love and I appreciate your support and patience even in the seasons where we are unable to put out consistent content. The second reason is bittersweet. Over the last several months, we’ve had some personnel changes. Our friend and former producer, Noah Chesbro headed back to his roots in New York with his lovely wife and their two sons. Currently he’s working on a documentary called, What is the Family?, which we’re pretty excited to support and see.

(Find our more here: https://www.whatisthefamily.com/)

Also, Peter Rasmussen, my illustrious co-host will be stepping back from the creative side of PPM. Peter is currently working on a new startup with a mutual of ours and we hope and pray for the best in their endeavor. Peter will still be involved with PPM, but his contributions will be behind the scenes.

Looking Ahead

Fear not, listener. There is much to look forward to. I know many of you have asked about our latest podcast, The Pursuit with Stephen Freeland. That project is alive and well despite some kinks in scheduling. but Stephen will be back on the mic soon and with some guests we know you’ll enjoy. If you haven’t checked out the first 2 episodes you can find them here: https://puritanpubmedia.com/p/the-pursuit-d99 and here: https://puritanpubmedia.com/p/episode-2-deer-season-is-upon-us.

And if that’s not exciting enough for you, we have a new podcast coming your way next month. Yes, starting in March 2025, we will be releasing a brand new show called, Missouri Rambler, a podcast about all things well, Missouri. From its European discovery in the 17th century to our current place in the 21st century, I will be taking you on a journey through the fascinating history of the Show Me State. Join me in learning to love your home and your people.

As always, if you like what we’re doing here at PPM, please subscribe to our Substack for free and get emails about all new episodes and articles. And if you’re feeling generous you can also pledge support if you so choose.

Stay tuned and God bless.

Jordan Parks, Founder