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Live Free Now w/ John Bush
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Join John Bush on the Live Free Now Show as he brings you the news, views, tips, and tools you can use to live a free, prosperous, and healthy life.
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LFN #246 - How Haven Village Is Building the Future: Trusts, Private Communities & Regenerative Freedom
1w ago01:14:08Tap to summarizeIn this special presentation from Exit and Build 5 at Polyface Farm, River and Imani of Haven Village share one of the most compelling real-world examples of Exit and Build in action. This was actually the first time I heard them fully explain the shift toward their sub-trust model — where each neighborhood inside Haven Village operates with its own trust structure while remaining connected to the broader mission and stewardship of the land. Honestly… my mind was blown. This is next-level thinking around regenerative community design, private governance, stewardship, and long-term resilience. In this presentation, River and Imani break down: • The evolution of Haven Village • Why they shifted toward the sub-trust model • How private trusts and PMAs fit into regenerative communities • Lessons learned building a real-world freedom community • Governance, stewardship, and protecting mission alignment • What’s working — and what they’ve had to adapt along the way If you care about intentional communities, private realm structures, regenerative living, homesteading, sovereignty, or Exit and Build strategy… this is a must-watch. River and Imani will also be speaking and hosting workshops at Exit and Build 6 this November 5–8 at Sovereignty Ranch in Bandera, Texas. Get tickets here: https://exitandbuild.com Also… Due to overwhelming interest from people wanting to build aligned projects around the country, Haven Village and Divine Purpose PMA are launching the: Private Realm Community Mastermind June 25–29 in Old Fort, Tennessee This mastermind is for serious builders who want to create regenerative communities, intentional living projects, eco villages, land-based ministries, and sovereignty-oriented developments with strong foundations. Learn more and apply here: https://www.divinepma.com/Private-Realm-Community-Mastermind-Membership
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LFN #245 - Thomas Massie, Donald Trump & Why We Exit and Build
2w ago01:01:11Tap to summarizeThomas Massie lost his Republican primary to an unknown challenger backed by Donald Trump and heavily funded by Israel interests. A lot of freedom-minded people are shocked and furious. But honestly… This outcome simply proves what many of us have been saying for years: Politics is a rigged dog-and-pony show designed to enrich and empower the ruling class while keeping the masses distracted, divided, hopeful, and demoralized. In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, I break down: Why I abandoned politics years ago How government is operating EXACTLY as designed Why even “good politicians” rarely create real freedom The Epstein files psyop and why nobody is held accountable Why the masses keep getting manipulated election after election The importance of EXIT AND BUILD Why we must focus on parallel systems, local community, food production, crypto, mesh networks, and decentralized alternatives How hopelessness and demoralization are being weaponized against us Why taking action is the key to remembering how powerful you really are If we shifted even a fraction of the energy people pour into politics toward BUILDING… We could experience liberty in our lifetime. We’re building the alternative now. Join us at Exit & Build 6 Nov. 5 - 8th at Sovereignty Ranch in Bandera, TX: https://exitandbuild.com Check out the FREE Unlock Your Financial Sovereignty Webinar: https://livefree.academy/unlock SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ CrowdHealth is revolutionizing how we handle medical bills. ✅ No networks. ✅ Transparent costs. ✅ Support from a like-minded community. USE CODE LFA at checkout to get a discounted membership of $99/month for the first 3 months. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promos/lfa
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LFN #244 - How to Find Land for Your Homestead, Community, or Eco-Retreat
3w ago01:16:15Tap to summarizeJaymie Friesen started with no money, no land, and poor credit. Within 3 months they bought 160 acres and a private mountain. 7 months later they had Airbnb stays, a retreat center, and a venue generating $30k/month. Now they help people do the same through Living The Off-Grid Dream and LandFunder. In this interview we cover: • Finding land for a homestead, retreat center, or freedom community • Avoiding expensive land-buying mistakes • Creative financing and owner-finance deals • Building income-producing land projects • Using AI to find land, funding, and opportunities faster Check out LandFunder here: https://landfundr.com/lp/live-free-academy Special $7 trial for the Live Free Academy audience. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack
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LFN #243 - Regenerative Leadership: What It Actually Means (with Yoshi Pantera)
4w ago01:01:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Yoshi Pantera to talk about Regenerative Leadership… and what it actually looks like in practice. We explore how this way of thinking applies directly to the work we’re doing with Exit & Build… and the kind of communities we’re trying to create. We get into: What “regenerative culture” really means Why habits and daily actions matter more than big ideas The role of community, land, and connection in building something real How spiritual and ancestral wisdom ties into modern systems What it takes to create environments where people and ecosystems actually thrive If you’re serious about creating a life that’s more aligned… more grounded… and actually contributes to something meaningful… This conversation is for you. Check out Yoshi's work here: https://regenerativeculture.life/ Join Our Free Newsletter Stay updated on ways to live free and get our FREE video on how to Hack Your Habits and 10X Your Goals! https://livefree.academy/newsletter Exit & Build 6 Stop talking about freedom. Start building it. 4 days. On the land. With people actually doing the work. Workshops. Implementation. Real connections. Lock in your ticket now before prices go up. https://exitandbuild.com SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack CrowdHealth is revolutionizing how we handle medical bills. ✅ No networks. ✅ Transparent costs. ✅ Support from a like-minded community. USE CODE LFA at checkout to get a discounted membership of $99/month for the first 3 months. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promos/lfa
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LFN #242 - Five Reflections from Four Years of Confluence
Apr 2901:10:16Tap to summarizeI just got back from Confluence 2026. This was my fourth year going, and every single time it gets bigger, better, and more impactful. I wanted to sit down and share 5 takeaways that really stood out to me—not just from this year, but from all the Confluences I’ve been to. - Your vibe attracts your tribe - Conscious, grounded, beautiful people - The divine law is in full effect - Work hard. Play hard. - God is good all the time, all the time God is good Join me for the show and get a taste of the what the Confluence magic all about. Hope to see you out there next year! In the meantime, come Nov. 5 to 8th we are hosting Exit and Build 6 out the same venue, Mollie Engelhart's Sovereignty Ranch. Tickers are currently on Builder-bird pre-sale through May 1st. https://exitandbuild.com Join Our Free Newsletter Stay updated on ways to live free and get our FREE video on how to Hack Your Habits and 10X Your Goals! https://livefree.academy/newsletter SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack CrowdHealth is revolutionizing how we handle medical bills. ✅ No networks. ✅ Transparent costs. ✅ Support from a like-minded community. USE CODE LFA at checkout to get a discounted membership of $99/month for the first 3 months. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promos/lfa
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LFN #241 - What They’re Not Telling You About Silver in 2026
Apr 2201:08:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Live Free Now, John Bush sits down with Tony Arterburn of Wise Wolf Gold & Silver to break down what’s really happening in the silver market and what it could mean for your financial future. They dig into silver, market trends, and the growing interest in hard assets as more people look for ways to protect their wealth. The conversation also explores how and why investors are choosing to trade outside the system, stepping away from traditional financial institutions in favor of more resilient, independent strategies. If you’ve been wondering whether silver is a smart investment right now, how to prepare for economic uncertainty, or what “opting out” of the system actually looks like, this episode connects the dots. Subscribe for more conversations on freedom, finance, and building a life outside the mainstream system. 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Stay updated on ways to live free and get our FREE video on how to Hack Your Habits and 10X Your Goals! https://livefree.academy/newsletter SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack
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LFN #240 - Qortal Explained: Decentralized Internet, Freedom Cells & Building Outside the System (w/ Founders)
Apr 801:23:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Live Free Now Show, I’m joined by Mike Winner and Jason Crowe, the founders of Qortal. We dive into what Qortal actually is, how it works, and why it’s one of the most ambitious decentralized projects out there. Qortal is a fully custom-built, community-driven network designed to support a truly decentralized internet — from communication to commerce and beyond. We also talk about their collaboration with the Freedom Cell Network and how Qortal is helping build out new ways for freedom-minded people to connect, organize, and operate outside centralized platforms. We get into: • What makes Qortal different from traditional blockchain projects • How their unique consensus model works • Decentralized apps, communication, and data storage • Building parallel systems outside Big Tech • The future of the Freedom Cell Network on decentralized infrastructure If you’re interested in sovereignty, decentralization, and building real alternatives — this is a conversation worth tuning into. Learn more about the project here: https://qortal.org/ 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Stay updated on ways to live free and get our FREE video on how to Hack Your Habits and 10X Your Goals! https://livefree.academy/newsletter SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack
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LFN #239- How to Use Crypto Privately: Zano, BTCX & Escaping Financial Surveillance
Apr 101:11:49Tap to summarizeFinancial sovereignty is no longer optional. In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, I’m joined by Quinten van Welzen (Mr. Kwibs), a longtime crypto veteran who has been in the space since 2017 and now leads marketing and growth for Zano. We dive deep into Zano — a powerful, privacy-focused cryptocurrency designed for real-world use — and why tools like this are becoming essential as the financial control grid continues to expand. Zano allows users to create and transact with fully private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, while also enabling Bitcoin holders to bridge into a private environment using BTCX. Zano enables you to control your money, your transactions, and your financial future. In this episode, we cover: -What makes Zano different from other cryptocurrencies -How private tokens and stablecoins actually work -Using BTC privately with Zano’s BTCX bridge -Why financial privacy is critical in today’s world -The risks of centralized finance, CBDCs, and surveillance systems -Common objections to privacy coins and how to think through them -How to begin building a sovereign financial strategy Zano is a community-driven project, not controlled by corporations or centralized entities, and is focused on building real tools for decentralized, private exchange. We’re also grateful to the Zano team for sponsoring the Live Free Now Show and supporting education around sovereignty, privacy, and parallel systems. If you’re serious about stepping outside the traditional financial system and taking control of your future, this episode is for you. Learn more about Zano: https://zano.org/
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LFN #238- What I Saw At Haven Village + Why Everything Is Accelerating Right Now
Mar 2501:24:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m sharing reflections after returning from Haven Village — a real-world example of what building outside the system can look like. At the same time, major global shifts are unfolding fast. War in Iran. Digital ID systems are expanding. CBDCs and financial surveillance are accelerating. Financial upheaval. And it’s all happening much faster than most people realize. We break down: • What’s happening with the current war developments and what it could mean • The rapid expansion of digital ID and financial control systems • Why the “control grid” is being built right now • Addressing common objections around crypto after my recent interview with Alec Zeck • What I saw firsthand at Haven Village and why it matters • The importance of having a clear strategy in uncertain times • Cutting distractions and taking control of your life • Why this is ultimately a spiritual practice The people who recognize what’s happening early will be in a very different position than those who wait. If you’re looking to build more independence, clarity, and sovereignty in your life — this conversation will help you think differently about what’s coming and how to respond. 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Stay updated on ways to live free and get our FREE video on how to Hack Your Habits and 10X Your Goals! https://livefree.academy/newsletter SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack
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LFN #237- Forged in the Fire: How to Leverage Adversity to Accelerate Your Divine Purpose People's Reset 2026
Mar 2300:48:33Tap to summarizeIn this powerful talk at The People's Reset in Morelia, Mexico, John Bush shares the hard lessons he learned during one of the most challenging years of his life. He opens up about a lawsuit, the collapse of his intentional community, the loss of key relationships, and the end of his marriage — and how those trials reshaped his leadership, faith, and purpose. John breaks down: → The realities of building intentional community → Power dynamics in land-based projects → Leadership, ego, and humility → Why presence is the foundation of strong relationships → Deepening faith and alignment through adversity If you’re interested in intentional communities, private membership associations, parallel systems, sovereignty, faith, personal growth, and the Exit and Build strategy, this talk offers grounded insight from lived experience. 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Stay updated on ways to live free and get our FREE video on how to Hack Your Habits and 10X Your Goals! https://livefree.academy/newsletter SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack
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