This Video Will Self Destruct. Thank-you for 12 Years

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

As I usually do with the occasional life update video, I plan to delete this video after a while. I forgot to circle back to it in the video. The link below is to my smaller faith based channel. That channel will continue to be for less curated content, and also be used as a back-up if something ever happens to this channel, you can find me there: www.youtube.com/@setapart1631 And below is the link to the video I referenced sharing one of my past stories of health struggles and how it played into the start of my KZbin channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2LJg3aFnpt5p9U&ab_channel=JD%27sVarietyChannel-TreasureQuestChronicles If any of you have any questions about this update please ask. Thank-you all for 12 years. :)

[@sheilalart5837]

Make sure you have a supported bed. Old's beds could really mess you up, and I found out this past year! 😊

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

@@sheilalart5837 For sure. I started using an avocado mattress years ago and that really helped too!

[@sheilalart5837]

Happy 12 years, time flies 😊

[@Klesh]

Hearing you say that Y strap adjustment was life changing, I think I should find a chiropractor and set up an appointment, I feel like I need my spine decompressed very badly. Thanks for sharing this video You're always #1 metal detector in my book and big inspiration for what I started doing in my videos!

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Hey man! Good too hear from you. I hope you've been good. I'll have to stop by your channel and see what you've been up to. I definitely recommend getting the Y-strap done, even if it's just for an adjustment. It's a great reset for the body. The first time my neck popped in about 20 different places. The difficult part is most chiropractors don't do it, and you usually have to travel a long distance to find someone. I'm very thankful I found someone 1 1/2 hours away who has been in the business since the 80's and really knows what he's doing.

[@andrew.grubbs2005]

been a fan of you for a long time now JD, you got me into metal detecting and i started detecting in my yard a little while ago. Found a 1927 Standing Liberty Quarter , and a 1944 Mercury Dime , and a few wheat pennies. Just wanted to say i look forward to seeing your new videos, take care man 🙏

[@debrawilder9551]

Me too

[@sherlyncipriana]

Hey, nice to see you!! Can't wait for more metal detecting and vintage finds.

[@sherlyncipriana]

Commented before I watched the video! Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to whatever content you create.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Thanks for stopping by! And whenever I do treasure hunt I'll still post it. :)

[@spooderdoggy]

I always liked your videos. You are for real and so genuine it’s nice to hear you discuss your life in general. JD, your the whole package and insight that life is life. Get well guy.🙏🏻💪🏻👍🏻

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Thanks for sharing and re sharing JD. I wish you all the best with whatever direction you chose to do. Your an awesome and genuine person. Stay true to you❣️🙏❣️

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Thank-you for the kind words!

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

@@JDsVarietyChannel 👍❣️👍

[@SmallWonda]

Good to have the Update, looking forward to the Future - keep well and all the best to your folks!

[@janwarriner6554]

Jon, I think I was one of your first subs!never thought about it until the title. I have loved your channel since the first day. We’ve been friends for a long time.❤️ Excited about the new focus on the channel.✝️ Thank you too for being my friend.

[@brightpurpleviking]

I’ve always enjoyed your video content. You’ve made me think, reevaluate, pray, dig, and neurotically look at all my coin change I’ve gotten for years, hoping I’d find The Big One 😂 God bless you! I’m looking forward to what you’ll bring to share here. Time well spent.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

I'm glad you consider the journey with me time well spent. I will try to continue honoring that going in the future! Truly, I appreciate your support. It means more than you know, especially when confidence and morale runs thin.

[@Jonsvarietychannel]

Hey JD ive been a fan of your vids for a while and youve been one of the main channels ive watched over the years that does metal detecting and have been a big help to me in getting started metal detectin. Ive been detecting now for over 7 years and i just want to say thanks for all of the great videos.

[@lindacook9300]

I, for one, am pleased where you're going. Thanks!

[@douglasmarsh8254]

I'm so pleased that Jesus and God is with you, I watch your videos. You are Blessed by God.

[@christinesbetterknitting4533]

I loved him long before I discovered his deep faith, and now I know why he felt like my brother!!

[@57fitter]

I'm one of those long timers, I had just got internet in Dec of 12 and was off work with heel surgery and the first interesting video I came across was some of Axel's quiet, cold, water outflow videos up there.Plus you, Beau, Max, and Bob were detecting and kept me sane while I was house bound. Thanks Jon.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Good to have you along for the ride. I still remember those days! In the long, cold PA winter of 2011/12 I was going stir crazy, typed "metal detecting" into KZbin. Then was hooked and bought a bunch of gear before the snow even melted, and was trying to chip zinc pennies out of frozen ground. lol. Started the channel later that year.

[@coitmorrison1323]

Blessings!

[@sawyerdawson1807]

Hi, Jon! So good to hear that you are doing well. I've loved all of your content over the many years I've watched, back when you lived in PA...from your good old basketball videos to your Swing or Starve episodes, I've been a huge fan. As a fellow Christian, I can't wait to see where your channel goes, and I'm with you all the way! By the way, I am also a huge nature lover, and I love being around nature, whether I'm metal detecting or not. All the best, and God bless! - Sawyer

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Thanks Sawyer! Glad to have your on board for wherever the future goes! God bless!

[@rebeccal2771]

I have always loved your channels. So happy to hear coin roll hunting will be back. Take care and God bless.

[@NewMarshallinTown]

Thanks for your honesty and good luck in your new adventure.

[@rickshawley7683]

How about a discussion on how to heal broken challenging relationships between family and friends. It would be interesting to have it be a 2 sided series. looking at it from the perspective of the one who was hurt and the perspective of the 1 who did the hurt. Or maybe no one was responsible, possibly just a lack of communication. And put forth ideas on how to move forward and heal, forgive, accept forgiveness, basicly how to restore lost fellowship. I think that would yield fruit for growth and restoration. As you may very well know, in these days, relationships have been strained beyond normal expectations, healing and restoration is very much needed for both parties.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Hi uncle Rick. So if I understand your comment correctly, your suggestion is for me to host a reality TV show style family intervention, that you would personally participate in? I don't have any interest in such drama. Your comment was vague, so I'm not sure if you were mainly talking about me, or about another family member. I cannot speak for others, only myself. Regardless, I believe making veiled public comments about your family is highly inappropriate, and I'm trying to use the kindest words possible. If you are talking about me, just know I have forgiven you long ago for anything I may have held against you. I also hope that you have forgiven anyone who may have trespassed against you, as the bible is clear that those who do not forgive will not be forgiven.

[@rickshawley7683]

@JDsVarietyChannel not what I meant at all. You read way too much into it. Didn't mean a reality show. I meant for you to do a study from both sides objectively, do a discussion from both sides. The person that was hurt standpoint and the person that caused the hurt standpoint. How would each individual act or respond? Or feel. Then how should they go forward. I think it is something that is needed today because, we are all guilty of hurting people and being hurt. Kapieshta

[@rickshawley7683]

I did want to say one thing. Your double standard is very apparent. You accuse me of making veiled statements about family, an assumption on your part. But then you make an open statement about family on your assumptions. So it's not okay for me, but it's okay for you. ?

[@rickshawley7683]

Since you opened door to airing family details openly. You said in your video that you got neck strapping. And it seemed to really help you. You had to know that I was having a lot of trouble with my neck and neck surgery and all the issues that I had. It would have really been nice if you would have maybe considered me worth a phone call, and told me about it. Maybe I could have tried it. I would have told you 💯

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

The first part of my comment was a question, which means by definition I was asking for clarification if needed. Then I said I wasn't interested, which was considering I was understanding your suggestion correctly. This was opening the door for you to clarify. It's not making a statement about your character. The end of your comment states "As you may very well know, in these days, relationships have been strained beyond normal expectations, healing and restoration is very much needed for both parties." Given the nature of your message, and the end statement regarding "both parties" implies that you are making a specific reference to two parties, not a topic in general, which is why I kindly suggested that bringing up family issues publicly was not a proper. I believe any reasonable person reading your comment would conclude this. If you simply misspoke an explained yourself poorly, I would have gladly listened to your clarification and responded accordingly, but in stead of clarifying and waiting for me to respond (which I would have done favorably and kindly) you decided to accuse me of ill will. Under the banner of my question, telling you that I believe something is "highly inappropriate" is still not accusing you of something. It's under my initial context, and framed in a very kind manner, trying to deescalate that I didn't want to talk about it, based on what I thought you were trying to imply. My message was focused on making it clear that I hold nothing against you and have forgiven you for anything that may have happened in the past. I extended an olive branch, and then you went on to explain how disappointed you are that I didn't call you, under the assumption that "I had to know" . I don't remember much about my childhood regarding any medical conditions you have. Simply put, the thought this treatment could help you never crossed my mind once. Even If I made an improper assumption, you responded with one of your own. There's so much irony in your response it could be viewed as gaslighting. You make it incredibly difficult for me to desire to communicate with you. I make one comment that you immediately become defensive over, and then proceed to insinuate that I'm a hypocrite (which is what a double standard means) . I made my comment public for this very reason, so others can view from a different vantage point should this conversation go sour. I was truly hoping it would go differently. My original comment was sent in good faith, and you could have calmly clarified your intentions. I'm very aware of your previous comment when I covered the Steve Lawson scandal, reminding me that everyone sins, and for the one without sin to cast the first stone (which I responded to very kindly, giving you the benefit of the doubt) A very interesting first thing to say to someone you haven't spoken to in a long time. Thank-you for making it clear publicly that you think I am both inconsiderate toward you, and also a hypocrite with a double standard. I do truly appreciate your willingness to state it openly, so I know where you stand. If that is who I am, God will be my judge. I still forgive you, and please know I don't hate you. I just think it's best that we go separate ways for the sake of peace. Circling back to your original comment. It seems odd to me that someone desiring a study series on reconciliation would be so eager to escalate an interaction. You make it very difficult for me to conclude that you are being genuine. I hope I am wrong. Anyhow. If you have neck/back issues. I highly recommend looking into Y-strap adjustments. It's far better than inversion tables for decompression, and I hope it can help you find some pain relief.

[@SmallWonda]

Can't believe it's this long! I still remember a video you did, Jonathan, of an old house which was really interesting - you like your history - and Nature and history can intertwine - especially in those woods near you, or further afield. I'm amazed at how much history, of the human kind, there is in the Desert SW, way more than we were told back when I visited Mesa Verde in the early 90s & Chaco Canyon - here's so much out there to discover & share - the trees, wildlife, birds, all very interesting. How is your Mum? Keep wondering. Glad they are sorting your back out - wish I had some prospect of recovery from mine - but no after 6+ fractures which never seem to heal... Thanks for sharing, keep getting better!

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Good to hear from you Wonda! Thanks for asking about my mom. She still has some vision related issues that challenge her balance, but overall has been doing quite well, which we're very thankful for. I hope you're able to find some relief with your back.

[@SmallWonda]

@@JDsVarietyChannel Thanks JD, I was afraid to ask before, so am relieved to hear she is doing better, some of these things do make just the basics very difficult. But, I always thought Mom was a lovely lady and a blessing for you - and your Dad. I'll take prayers for my back - never thought I'd be here when you 1st started talking about your issues - just shows we never know what's round the corner, so to make the most of what we have when we have it! Here's to a Brighter Future - for us all!

[@markkus1134]

Good to hear it’s only good to be in a positive state and having God in your life God bless

[@PulseRELOADED]

Been watching u for awhile, back when I had impacted molars 🦷

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

That doesn't sound fun. Hope your recovery went well!

[@Sergei_kv82]

I relate with the pain issues from sports.. it seems to get better but then gets worse with one wrong action.

[@budbuecher1758]

I'm looking forward to the content to come. Unfortunately I can't always view the live streams because my job schedule has me in different time zones and going to bed around 3pm.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

No worries. They can always be watched back too, I normally leave the streams up after they're over.

[@LedgerAndLace]

"A merry heart maketh glad the day and there you'll find your treasure." I'm paraphrasing, but "treasure" means so much more than literal gold coins. It's also the gold in your heart and soul. 🙂

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Absolutely! Thank-you for the encouragement. :)

[@jamesjamm]

Okay, a few things here...I am an OG here....probably 8-10 years in at least. You had mentioned a year or so back you had met someone. I am thinking that didn't work out, and I thought that may have been why you were away. I am SO relieved to find that this treatment has been working for you. I remember you mentioning it on one of the lives. Awhile back, you also mentioned possibly visiting people to go treasure hunt with them. Is that anything that is still a possibility? I could see you being like a consultant, where you could visit with people and give them tips and tricks on metal detecting. Doing more traveling. You had mentioned doing that and it seemed like it would suite you. :-) I do enjoy the woods and back packing. :-) I am a Christian and also my college degree is in Religion (learning of all different ones). I always suspected your channel would flow into this realm; of faith and current events. Good luck as you move your channel forward.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Hey! Good to to see you. Yeah, I never addressed the relationship in a video update. I did in a comment, but not everyone saw it. Shortly after I made the video about it, we decided to go separate ways before meeting in person due to some important differences that came up. I don't regret making the video, because it was done in good faith, even if the result did make me look a little naive. That was around the time my initial rehab was going on, so I likely would have been gone from KZbin anyway. Regarding the meeting up with people, it's up in the air. When/if I get back to traveling I'm not sure what my focus will be, but I'll likely have my gear with me regardless. So we'll see! As always, thanks for the support. :)

[@jamesjamm]

@@JDsVarietyChannel Always....you are a favorite. :-)

[@jamesartmetal8403]

Hey JD, I kinda know how you feel, I’ve suffered with my back for over 35 years now and there is nothing to be done. I know exactly what you mean about going to bed and getting up. I don’t need to say more about that, but it caused sleep issues too. I just have to take it one day at a time. I’ve had surgeries and nothing, so yes I know what you’ve been through. It’s no fun. I know about the posture thing too, dang, lol. I’m interested in this Y strap procedure you’re talking about. I hope it helps you for good. Please do more updates on your progress with this. 🙂

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

I feel for you. Definitely look up the Y-strap on KZbin. Naturally, I don't know the nature of your issues, but I'd definitely talk to someone about it and see if they think it could possibly help you. Many people have compression issues and don't realize it. Even if it can't fully fix your problems, it can still provide life changing relief through posture correction. If you've had surgeries, they would have to make a determination if you can have it done (usually it's not an issue) . Part of my problems were from a bad fall on my tailbone. If you're injury was vertical in nature, there's a high probability it could help you.

[@jamesartmetal8403]

@@JDsVarietyChannel Thanks JD I’ll do that. God bless you and good luck with whatever you decide to do. I did enjoy your metal detecting videos. Thanks for the reply. 👍🏼🙂

[@jamesjamm]

Elephants may be important to life. ;-)

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Well, I certainly got the elephant off my back. LOL

[@jamesjamm]

@@JDsVarietyChannel LOL!!!

[@LetsGoFishingWithGabe]

Love the vids

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Thanks. :)

[@douglasmarsh8254]

God is helping you,,thank God for this.

[@oldcars46]

One thing I have always remember he who is without sin let you be the first one to cast the stone remember that.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Yes, for sure.

[@drewbrush9693]

I have been watching your channel for about 10 years from the content about shooting basketball metal detecting and etc.when I first started watching when if I'm correct you were living in Knoxville.i met you at Lowe's on the parkway in Bristol when you first moved here . I have lived in Bristol almost all of my life..I just came to know that Jesus is my Lord and savior and repented of my old life and the world . I am starting a KZbin channel where it's based on people's stories of God's testimony in story format. Long story short I would like you to be my first guest testimony as my first video posted will be of my testimony and how the Father radically saved me .. also if you ever would like to come to Tennessee avenue church in Bristol TN please come by .. I am so happy to hear of your faith in our Lord Jesus Christ . Continue to let the Lord lead and guide you and your content and you will continue to see blessings in it.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Hey Drew. I'm very glad to hear the good news! Send me an email (you can get it from my channel page) and we can talk. I've actually been meaning to do a testimony video myself with the shifting in direction of some of my content, so it's amazing timing.

[@oldcars46]

Everything in life should be done in moderation hobbies business just do what you need to do to make yourself happy and you're okay treasure hunts though but if that's what you don't want to do that's the way it is

[@crookedtool]

Considering the majority of your subscribers obviously joined for metal detecting and related content, and you have already established a separate "faith" based channel, why would it be necessary to post anything churchy here?

[@Brando_Magnifico]

Because His faith has done a lot for Him and He wants to share the positive with His subscribers. In a world full of negativity and criticism, it's a good thing.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Actually. Since I haven't managed the channel much over the last many years, many of my active viewers are ones who are still following for me as a person, not just the hobby content. It's a bit of a mixed bag. I would rather post different content here than just abandon the channel. And it's in the spirit of JD's Variety Channel living on, as I change with time. That being said. I don't intend to make my content "churchy" . That word usually would imply telling people how to live. I don't intend on taking the authoritative path on this channel. Anyhow, I'll still post the hobby content when I film it. Thanks for stopping by. :)

[@Brando_Magnifico]

@@JDsVarietyChannel I am old enough to remember when We could learn from one another. We could appreciate and celebrate differences. I really hope that we can get back to that. God bless You JD. I recently decided to become a non denominational Christian Myself. I have learned from protestants and papists alike. Does the body of Christ need a label? Maybe We can humble ourselves and serve just as the Christ did. Loving our neighbors as ourselves. ♥️🌻🙌

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

@@Brando_Magnifico Thanks for sharing. Your comment reminded me of a topic that would be good to start with on this channel. The topic of titles. It's something I have pondered and worked on for years, and don't know anyone else addressing it in depth. When I noticed the implications it changed how I view everything. Lord willing I'll do a video on it soon. Nowhere in the bible that I'm aware of has given any man authority to name part of Christ's church. Also, non-denominational is a reactionary term developed for people to state what they are not. It would be like a man identifying as "not a woman" lol. So over the years I've learned just to state what I am (A Christian) and address the rest as it comes up in conversation.

[@Brando_Magnifico]

@@JDsVarietyChannel I am Only Non denominational because I have studied in EVERY Christian denomination and learned from them all. I wish I could give back my college degrees. They only created a problem. The gospel is simple enough for a child. There were times in My life that I actually thought I knew something. I actually believed people should listen to Me. Iol.. now I preach God's word at all times and when necessary, I speak. I pray the shadow of my faults uplift the sacrifice. Keep it rollin brother. A testimony is worth a thousand sermons. ♥️

[@steelersjourney11111]

Why Don’t You Create A Separate Channel For This Kind Of Stuff And Leave This Channel For Hunting ?

[@Sergei_kv82]

I think you removed comments that respectfully disagreed with the religious content you posted, is it true?

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

No. I look forward to such comments and frequently engage with them. I remove comments if they're insulting someone, include inappropriate language, self promotion, spam, etc. Keep in mind KZbin filters can remove comments too. There's been a few people on my channel who have had comments disappear in the middle of our conversations and neither of us deleted them. It happens.

[@Sergei_kv82]

@@JDsVarietyChannel I understand, it's a KZbin filter. So very annoying.. 😡

[@NoiJaidee-z1t]

You lost me when you said you do not vote!

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

I plan on doing a video on the topic sometime. It's not a decision I came to lightly.

[@jbmorgan57]

What happened to your channel? No one wants to hear you talk for an hour about something you can say in two minutes. Ramble on and on and on.

[@OverUnity7734]

Metal detecting is addictive. After some 15 years of detecting occasionally, I found my first civil war button "US Infantry" and a few weeks after that my first civil war US belt buckle. Still have not found a civil war bullet. Sold them to a fellow detectorist for $300.00, along with a couple other finds. Learned from the buyer that the style of buckle was from the 1850's before the war.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Wow, nice! Very fortunate of you to find those before finding a bullet. That's incredible. The breast plate I dug up was also pre war, circa 1839 if I remember correctly.