FORREST GARVIN
Forrest Garvin standing along a mountain river at first light
Author · Speaker · Founder

Helping people take control of theirfuture throughpreparedness & self-reliance.

Forrest Garvin is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, preparedness strategist, and privacy/security expert, and the founder of multiple platforms helping people become more prepared, private, self-reliant, and free.

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Who Is Forrest

A founder, author, and trusted voice in the preparedness, privacy, and self-reliance movement.

For more than two decades, Forrest has built communities, taught thousands, and written extensively on what it really takes to be ready, without the noise, theatrics, or fear-mongering that defines most of this space.

  • 25+ years in preparedness, privacy, security, training, and consulting
  • Founder of PrepperNet, 120,000+ members strong
  • Author of 7 books, including Entrepreneurship for Survival
  • Host of The Prepping Academy podcast
  • Speaker, educator, and founder of multiple companies
  • Military background and lifelong student of self-reliance
Impact

Two decades. Hundreds of thousands of people reached.

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Books by Forrest Garvin

Seven books on preparedness, faith, privacy, and entrepreneurship, each written for people who want to do something, not just read about it.

The Case for Christian Preparedness, book cover by Forrest Garvin

The Case for Christian Preparedness

Faith and Prepping for Survival

Should Christians prepare for the worst? A faith-grounded look at the balance between trusting God and doing your part.

4.6 (242)
$6.99
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Stand Firm to the End, book cover by Forrest Garvin

Stand Firm to the End

Preparing for the End of Days

A measured, faith-grounded look at standing firm, physically, spiritually, and practically, through the times Jesus warned us about.

4.5 (54)
$7.99
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The Preparedness Roadmap, book cover by Forrest Garvin

The Preparedness Roadmap

A practical guide to family readiness in disasters and emergencies

A 12-month roadmap to family readiness, what to buy, what to learn, and how to build the right mindset, one steady step at a time.

4.5 (58)
$15.99
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Entrepreneurship For Survival, book cover by Forrest Garvin

Entrepreneurship For Survival

Gain Freedom with a Home-Based Business

Every household should have a home-based business. A practical guide to the guts, timing, and knowledge it takes to build one.

5.0 (3)
$14.97
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Lock It Down

How to Freeze Your Credit and Stop Identity Theft

A practical, step-by-step guide to freezing your credit, protecting your family, and stopping identity theft before it starts.

5.0 (94)
$9.99
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Prepared Together, book cover by Forrest Garvin

Prepared Together

Strengthening Communities in the Face of Disaster

How communities, neighbors, organizations, and local leaders, can plan, communicate, and act together when disaster hits.

4.5 (1)
$5.99
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Ask a Prepper

Top 20 Questions Answered

A comprehensive guide to the world of prepping, answering the 20 questions everyone asks when they first get serious about readiness.

4.6 (3)
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The Podcast

The Prepping Academy

One of the most listened-to preparedness podcasts in the world. Long-form conversations with experts, operators, and everyday people on preparedness, privacy, self-reliance, faith, and freedom, hosted by Forrest Garvin.

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Media & Press

As seen, heard, and featured.

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The Prepping Academy

Host, 247+ episodes across 9 seasons

Ongoing
Keynote
Prepper Shows USA

Featured speaker, national preparedness expo circuit

Recurring
Panel
PrepperNet Live

Founder roundtables on community readiness

Recurring
Podcast
Guest Appearance, to be added

Featured guest conversation on preparedness & privacy

Voices

What people are saying

From listeners, students, event organizers, and members of the community.

"Forrest doesn't sell fear. He gives you a roadmap, a calm voice, and the conviction that your family can actually be ready."
Event Attendee
Prepper Shows USA
"The Prepping Academy is the only podcast my whole family listens to together. Long-form, thoughtful, and never preachy."
Listener
The Prepping Academy
"I've taken a lot of courses. Forrest's training is the first one that actually changed how our household runs day to day."
Student
Garvin Academy
"PrepperNet is the community I wish I'd had ten years ago. Real people, real answers, no theatrics."
Community Member
PrepperNet
"He treats preparedness like a craft, not a costume. That's the difference, and it's why people listen."
Conference Organizer
National Preparedness Expo
"His Grayman material reframed how I think about privacy. Quiet, repeatable habits, not paranoia."
Listener
The Prepping Academy
Speaking

Bring Forrest to your stage, studio, or community.

Forrest is available for keynotes, podcasts, interviews, and private engagements, translating two decades of field experience into clear, actionable, story-driven talks.

  • Preparedness keynotes & workshops
  • Privacy & personal security education
  • Faith & community resilience
  • Founder, entrepreneurship & leadership
  • Podcast guest appearances
  • Press, media & interview spots
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