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Timestamps:
Timestamp: (0:00). Intro and my base views and personal beliefs (for those new to the show or trying to figure out what I’m really about — trust me, I’m completely transparent).
Timestamp: (8:24). Programming note: no episode next week! I’ll be on a cruise.
Timestamp: (10:13). About that government shutdown.
Timestamp: (16:58). Let’s talk about the Hegseth/Trump meeting with the 800 generals and admirals. My views probably aren’t what you expect on that, and it’s not a view I’ve seen anywhere. (Maybe it’s the Marine in me?)
Timestamp: (1:01:36). More about the proposed Israel-Gaza peace deal has emerged, and support for the plan seems to be growing.
Timestamp: (1:08:14). How is Europe responding to Russia? And how’s the gasoline shortage in Russia currently going?
Timestamp: (1:16:35). Let’s end with some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.
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Finally, I end each show by sharing some Biblical wisdom.
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IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING MESSAGE:
No episode next week; I will be on a cruise!
U.S. news:
Trump’s remarks from 2011.
USA Today: Can undocumented immigrants get ‘free health care’ or Medicaid?
No clapping?
NYTimes: “The Pentagon’s senior military leaders had warned the officers not to react or cheer, per the norms of what is supposed to be a nonpartisan military.”
I respectfully think the fears are over-hyped. The Trump Administration is losing steam. They’re afraid to even have the House in session or seat a newly elected Congress member.
The American people will never give in to a govt that doesn’t respect their voices.
Keep the faith and stay engaged.
Middle East news:
Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, supports Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. The deal includes releasing all Israeli hostages and more than 200 Palestinians serving life sentences in Israel, as well as the demilitarization of Gaza.
Potential holdouts for the plan include Hamas and far-right religious nationalists in Netanyahu’s government.
New York Times Editorial: This Terrible War Must End
The war in Gaza, now approaching its second anniversary, needs to end.
It needs to end for the people of Gaza, more than 60,000 of whom — roughly 3 percent of the population — have been killed. The victims include entire families and thousands of children. Neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble. Most Gazans have been displaced from their homes. Starvation and illness haunt the strip.
The war needs to end for the nearly 50 Israeli hostages whom Hamas is still holding in Gaza. Those who remain alive are being held in brutal conditions, often underground, without adequate food. They have been held captive for more than 700 days, since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed about 1,200 Israelis and others.
The war needs to end for the sake of Israel and its security. The horrors that it has inflicted in Gaza have contributed to a sharp decline of support for Israel in the United States and elsewhere. Any additional military gains against Hamas pale in comparison with the long-term strategic threats from global isolation.
Ukraine/Russia news:
Let’s end with some notes on faith
As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not an earthly leader, such as our President or the leader of whatever political party you prefer.
I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.
By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. It’s an encouraging pep talk that I believe will help. It also has the hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the link for that page: PTSD.
Prayer:
Reminder: If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to read some of it for the first time in a while (or maybe ever), check out my resource page here. I know it’s a big book that can seem overwhelming, but that link can help you. And yes, you can read it from a phone, computer, laptop, etc. (See my link above.)
I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.
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To God be the Glory,
Stan R. Mitchell
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