93. Social Security Free American Living without a Birth Certificate with Keturah Lamb
About this Episode
Ever thought about life without a social security number? Keturah Lamb is a fourth-generation member of a family choosing to exist outside of the traditional system, Keturah's stories reveal how she and her siblings have cultivated creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience to build the lives they want. She sheds light on how to live a good American dream life without being part of the system, and how it has shaped their worldview and relationships.
We explore Keturah's unique life journey, from her grandpa's stories to her own travels, to her work as a seamstress, writer, public speaker, and more. Listen as she opens up about her projects that bring people together, her stint teaching hand-sewing and embroidery at an off-grid nature preserve, Turtle Island, and how she uses her experiences to connect with people on a deeper level.
Keturah's faith and philosophy form the foundation of her lifestyle, and she talks about her Living Room Academy, which aims to empower women with essential life skills, guiding them towards empowerment.
She shares her nuanced and wise-beyond-her-years thoughts on anarchism, mob mentality, the monopoly on violence, and an active pacifism she sees at the root of true anarchy. From real-life issues to facilitating meaningful shifts in perspectives over meals in her home, Keturah’s experiences are a testament to the vigor of an unconventional way of living. So, if you've been longing for a refreshing view on life, prepare to see the world through a different lens with Keturah Lamb.
Connect with Keturah Lamb:
Twitterr (X) — @KeturahAbigal
Instagram — @KeturahAbigal
Episode Timestamps:
01:35 Who is Keturah?
Fourth generation without a birth certificate or social security number
Public Speaker and thinker on how to live the American dream without a social security number
03:30 Working in America without a Social Security Number
Lean on creativity
Dare to think differently
Working jobs and projects vs. submitting to corporate America
Taxes?
Flexibility of lifestyle
Her travel adventures
Questioning her family’s lifestyle before committing to it
08:43 The Social Porcupine
1,000-acre off-grid preserve
Power of building relationships and community
Through podcast
Face-to-face interaction
Enjoying time vs. being in a rush
18:14 The Girl Who Doesn’t Exist
Yellowstone Outpost
“Proc Fest” PorcupineFreedom Festival – Libertarian Event
Media’s narrative on people without social security numbers
Sovereign Citizens (we think they are a bit crazy)
“My Grandpa and I share our stories together” at Sukkot
Not asking for permission
“Getting recharged”
Sharing different viewpoints and demonstrating a healthy dynamic vs. living in fear or hate
Knowing what you want out of life and going for it
Loving God
Having faith and hope in God vs. hating the government
30:23 Reality of Humans vs. Hate-filled Social Media
Covid Attitudes
Barefoot protest
33:10 Living Room Academy
Spreading hope to the rest of the world
Traveling and making home where you’re at
Virtue of Hospitality
Remaining soft without being naive
Hand sewing, discussions, Christianity, redefining empowerment, being comfortable with who you are
38:42 We should free mobs instead of cults
Mob vs. cult
Joining a tribe
Mob mentality
Being a Christian and antiestablishment
Being called a heretic, a witch vs. who actually ends up causing harm
Fear-based thinking when confronted with someone who thinks differently
Envy based fear
Southern Baptist
Having patience for people’s transformation in thinking
Ex-pentecostal pastor
46:04 Does anyone in Keturah’s family think they are crazy?
Encouraging debate and critical thinking for yourself vs. handing down doctrine
Facebook Uncle Debates
51:22 Has she always been No King but Christ?
Theological understanding is that Jesus is anti-tyranny
Romans 13 is not saying it’s good to have a king and pay taxes
If that is so then the Revolutionary War was wrong, colonists should have paid tax
A true pacifist is an anarchist even if you don’t realize it at heart
Anarchist without pacifism is a violent expression and we don’t need it
Don’t say you're an anarchist unless you can do it in a peaceful and pleasant way
Laws are backed by the threat of violence
Who do we place our faith in? That’s whose laws we are called to follow
Being a pacifist is active, it takes a lot of strength, determination, and courage to stand in your faith vs. your fear
1:01:24 Twitter (x) rules of engagement in debates for sanity
“Real Christians don’t support tyranny” thread
Humor, fact, and creative insults without insulting to detract
Don’t read people’s social media books (Facebook problems)
Engaging Mormons over meals
How to tell someone they're an anarchist
Power of hospitality and curiosity
Everything sounds better with good food
1:11:30 Connect with Keturah Lamb
@KeturahAbigal Twitterr (X)
Social Porcupine Blog