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Thank you for being here.
Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some scripture and Jesus (without being too pushy), and then talk about PTSD and depression (since life is hard and the veteran suicide rate is FAR too high).
My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).
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Timestamps:
Timestamp: 1:23. I talk about my obsession with the rock band Disciple and how Kevin Young, its lead singer, is one of my all-time favorite heroes.
Timestamp: 10:16. Zelensky reshuffles cabinet at key moment in war and ahead of U.S. trip
Timestamp: 12:36. The latest on the defense of the Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk, where Russia is applying almost all of its pressure.
Timestamp: 23:15. An update on the push north into Russia in the Kursk region by Ukrainian forces.
Timestamp: 33:28. The limitations on weapons usage continues to get many Ukrainians killed.
Timestamp: 36:31. The EU fiddles on frozen Russian assets while Ukraine burns.
Timestamp: 43:42. For those who say we shouldn’t care about Taiwan or what China is doing as it aggressively expands, just realize they are already in America: organized and already using violence. The Washington Post broke this insane story.
Timestamp: 48:39. China rams Phillippine vessel multiple times, after surrounding it. Were they trying to immobilize and capture it?
Timestamp: 52:17. Mapping the growing U.S. presence in the Middle East, and 7 U.S. personnel wounded in Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS members.
Timestamp: 54:08. Motivation and encouragement, to help lift you up.
Timestamp: 1:11:10. A few words for those who are dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide.
Timestamp: 1:17:10. Some final words of unity, as well as more information about me and my books.
Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.
Link to my favorite band that I mention in the intro:
Ukraine news:
Zelensky reshuffles cabinet at key moment in war and ahead of U.S. trip
KYIV — Ukraine is undergoing its largest government shake-up since Russia invaded the country in 2022, as the war reaches a critical juncture and President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to visit the United States to unveil a “victory plan” on how Kyiv hopes to win.
The visit later this month comes as Ukraine is preparing for various scenarios ahead of a U.S. presidential election in November that could affect the future of a key partnership that has, until now, ensured Ukraine’s defense. It also coincides with renewed pleas from Kyiv for Western allies — including Washington — to lift restrictions on using certain weapons for long-range strikes inside of Russia in hopes of curbing its devastating missile strikes across the country.
During a news briefing Wednesday, Zelensky praised the team that has led his government throughout the war but said, “Today, we need new energy, and these steps are related to strengthening our state in various directions.”
Update on Pokrovsk
The town of Pokrovsk plays a crucial role as a logistics hub used by Ukrainian forces in the eastern region of Donbas.
(Below item is dated and no longer true; advance has slowed, but sharing this as evidence of larger point made.)
The EU fiddles while Kyiv burns
China news:
For those who say we shouldn’t care about Taiwan or what China is doing as it aggressively expands, just realize they are already in America: organized and already using violence. And you can bet they almost certainly have far more ambitious plans.
Free gift link from The Washington Post: How China extended its repression into an American city
Chinese diplomats and pro-China diaspora groups based in the United States organized demonstrations in San Francisco that harassed and silenced protesters opposed to Beijing’s policies, including through violence, during Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to the city in November, a six-month investigation by The Washington Post shows.
U.S. news:
Words of encouragement:
Let’s end the show with some words of encouragement, because I know that life is hard and sometimes, you just need to hear something that will lift you up.
I always like to share some verses from the Bible, or quotes that touch on the Bible/Jesus, because my Christian faith has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past couple of years, since losing my Mom and now worrying an awful lot about my Dad and his serious memory problems.
I’m betting you have something really challenging going on in your life, as well. (And if you don’t, I can guarantee it’s coming. That’s how life goes.) So, I hope by sharing some of these, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll change your life, if you let it.
And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:
And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.
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That’s it for this edition.
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As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.
So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.
Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.
Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.
Love and peace,
Stan R. Mitchell
P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.
Finally, I also write a faith blog about God and the Bible. (As a child, I was wounded badly by the church and left it to study other religions, before returning to the faith of my roots.)
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Ukraine reinforces Pokrovsk, while China rams American-allied ship (and even interferes with violence inside America)