Corn Culture

🎙️ Corn Culture – Episode with Ellie

“Faith, Family, and Finding Strength Through Uncertainty” In this episode of Corn Culture, Tanner sits down with Ellie—wife, mom of three, and military spouse—to talk about life, faith, and navigating uncertainty. From growing up in Southeast Nebraska to raising three kids while her husband is deployed, Ellie shares a powerful and honest look at what it means to lean on God, stay strong through challenges, and build a life rooted in faith and family. 🔑 WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: 1. Growing up in Wymore, Nebraska and lifelong family connections 2. Life as a military wife (and the unpredictability that comes with it) 3. Raising 3 kids under 3 😅 4. Finding strength through faith during hard seasons 5. Ellie’s personal journey back to God 6. Overcoming past relationships and rediscovering identity 7. Spiritual warfare, purpose, and staying grounded 8. The importance of community, church, and family support 9. Favorite worship songs and daily encouragement 🙏 KEY TAKEAWAY: When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, faith becomes your foundation. Let go of control, trust God, and focus on what truly matters—your family, your purpose, and your walk. 💬 QUOTE OF THE EPISODE: > “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 🎶 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 1. Gratitude – Brandon Lake 2. Demons – Josiah Queen 3. Classic worship songs like This Little Light of Mine 📍 LOCAL SHOUTOUTS: 1. Cow Camp Coffee ☕ 2. Sunrise Bakery 🍩 3. Bargain Box 🛍️ 4. Southeast Nebraska (Beatrice / Gage County area) 🎧 FINAL THOUGHTS: This episode is a reminder that no matter what season you’re in—whether it’s uncertainty, growth, or struggle—you’re not alone. Stay rooted in faith, lean on your people, and keep moving forward. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to @corn_culture and follow along for more episodes!

Faith, Business, and Fatherhood | A Conversation with Dawson Schrader from the Treehouse

In this episode of Corn Culture, Tanner heads out to the countryside just south of Lincoln, Nebraska to record a conversation in a very unique place — a tree house in the woods. Tanner sits down with Dawson Schrader, a Nebraska entrepreneur, father, and finance professional who grew up on a multi-generation family farm near Roka. Dawson shares his journey from starting a coffee shop at a young age to working as an electrician, insurance agent, and eventually helping businesses understand and steward their finances through his company. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including entrepreneurship, faith, family, leadership, gratitude, and the books that shape our thinking. Dawson also shares the story behind Camp Sunshine, a Christian summer camp that has grown from a small group of kids into a ministry serving thousands of campers each year. This episode is full of thoughtful insights about responsibility, purpose, and how faith can guide both our personal lives and our work. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE • Recording a podcast from a tree house in rural Nebraska • Dawson’s background growing up near Roka, Nebraska • Starting a coffee shop at a young age • Working as an electrician and transitioning into finance • Helping businesses through Finance Catalyst • The story behind Camp Sunshine and its mission • Faith and entrepreneurship • Gratitude and perspective in modern life • Books that shape leaders and young men • Fatherhood and building a meaningful life BOOKS MENTIONED • As a Man Thinketh – James Allen • Extreme Ownership – Jocko Willink • How to Read a Book – Mortimer Adler • The Book of Ephesians (The Bible)

🎙️ Corn Culture — Live Q&A Episode

In this special live Question & Answer episode of Corn Culture, Tanner answers listener-submitted questions without seeing them beforehand — giving you honest, unscripted reactions on everything from faith and football to cheeseburgers and Buc-ee’s. This episode blends humor, personal reflection, faith, Nebraska culture, and a little bit of chaos — exactly what Corn Culture is all about. 🙌 EPISODE SPONSOR A huge thank you to Stage Mi Casa for sponsoring this episode! Stage Mi Casa is a Lincoln-based home staging and interior design company serving Lincoln and surrounding areas, including Omaha and Columbus. Whether you’re a homeowner, seller, or Realtor, their work helps homes show better and sell stronger. 📞 Phone: (402) 781-8551 🌐 Website: stagemicasa.com 🧠 TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE 1. A Bible verse everyone needs to hear (Habakkuk 2:14) 2. The best part of having a podcast (hint: it’s not fame) 3. Thoughts on Buc-ee’s coming to Gretna, Nebraska 4. Reaction to an LPS job posting headline 5. Honest expectations for Husker football 6. Best cheeseburgers in Lincoln 🍔 7. Favorite books (C.S. Lewis, Orwell, classics & nonfiction) 8. A strange missing persons case that has everyone talking 9. What’s going on this week (including a surprise birthday 👀) 10. Age reveal (Gen Z confirmed) 11. Experience at the March for Life 12. Baptism, faith, and starting a new life in Christ 13. A few random questions… including turtles 🐢 14. Ending with an important challenge: How will you make someone else’s day better today? ✨ QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE > “Suffering is the glue that bonds human interaction — everyone has gone through something, and you’re tougher because of it.” 📬 STAY CONNECTED Have a question for a future episode? 📧 Email: cornculturepodcast@gmail.com If this Q&A episode gets enough love… there may be another one coming 👀 If you enjoyed this episode: 1. Follow & subscribe to Corn Culture 2. Share it with a friend 3. Leave a review 4. And as always — never give up and never give in Thanks for listening 🌽

Tevin Strong: Faith, Cancer, and Fighting Forward (Plus Husker Hoops Talk)

Guest: Tevin Godwin Recorded: January 28 In this episode of Corn Culture, Tanner sits down with Tevin Godwin—Parkview alum, videographer, and man of faith—to talk about resilience, basketball, and what it means to stay strong when life doesn’t give you a choice. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 1. The Parkview Christian connection and reliving the glory days of high school basketball 2. How athletics builds mental toughness that carries into real life 3. Tevin’s testicular cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery journey 4. What chemotherapy is really like and lessons learned through adversity 5. A serious health scare involving an AVM and brain surgery 6. How faith, Scripture, and journaling helped Tevin navigate uncertainty 7. Why “walking by faith, not by sight” became real during cancer 8. Tevin’s future plans in life insurance, videography (TEV in Motion), and content creation 9. Thoughts on Nebraska basketball, the Michigan game, and why this season feels different KEY TAKEAWAY > “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” This conversation is a reminder that strength is built through trials, faith matters most when life gets hard, and community makes the journey lighter. FOLLOW & SUPPORT TEVIN GODWIN 📲 FOLLOW TEVIN ON INSTAGRAM 1. @tevin.godwin 2. @tevingodw1n 🤍 SUPPORT TEVIN’S CANCER JOURNEY 1. GoFundMe: 2. 👉 https://gofund.me/b76bf3d40 [https://gofund.me/b76bf3d40] 👕 TEVIN STRONG MERCH Support Tevin and help spread encouragement: > “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” 1. Merch Link: 2. 👉 https://tr.ee/eS69la7z3g [https://tr.ee/eS69la7z3g]

🎙️ Corn Culture – Episode 7 Guest: Thad Anderson

In this episode of Corn Culture, Tanner sits down with Midwest legend, realtor, and storyteller Thad Anderson for a wide-ranging conversation that blends faith, culture, real estate, sports, food, and real life. From setting goals that actually matter, to wild real-estate stories, to scoring on LeBron James, to the great Nebraska debate of chili and cinnamon rolls — this episode captures exactly what Corn Culture is all about: honest conversations with interesting people through a Midwest lens. 🔹 WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: 1. Why some of the most successful people focus on faith, family, and health over money 2. The first hate comments on the podcast (and why that’s a good sign) 3. A real estate deal that fell apart… over a toboggan 4. Thad’s unforgettable story of scoring 7 points on LeBron James in AAU basketball 5. Nebraska culture, Husker sports, and Midwest pride 6. Chili & cinnamon rolls: dipped or separate? 7. Ice cream debates, nostalgia, and what makes food “made with love” 8. Standing for truth, faith, and values in a loud culture 9. What the future holds for Corn Culture and beyond 👤 GUEST INFO: Thad Anderson 📲 Instagram: @thadandersonrealtor 📺 WHERE TO WATCH & LISTEN: 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more) Make sure to subscribe, follow, and leave a review — it helps the show grow and reach more people. 🤝 INTERESTED IN SPONSORING AN EPISODE? Corn Culture offers flexible sponsorship options and can even record on location at your business. Reach out if you’re interested in partnering with the show.