Podcasts about Stockdale

In this riveting conversation with Dave Stockdale of Nightmare Masterclass, we dive deep into the crumbling foundations of media trust and how dark money shapes our information landscape. The discussion begins with a critical examination of the recent "Chorus" controversy, where progressive influencers took billionaire funding while decrying criticism as "misinformation" – adopting the very tactics they once condemned from the right.What makes this conversation particularly compelling is how it connects these media credibility issues to broader cultural trends in film and entertainment. We explore how modern horror directors like Ari Aster are creating sophisticated works with complex social commentary, only to have critics mischaracterize them through simplistic political lenses. Films like "Eddington" and "Weapons" aren't straightforward propaganda but artistic expressions designed to generate meaningful discourse about society's challenges.The fragmentation of media extends beyond news into entertainment, with streaming services oversaturating the market while younger generations increasingly disconnect from traditional formats entirely. Many Zoomers report they simply don't watch movies, creating separate cultural universes where shared reference points become increasingly rare. This disconnection mirrors the broader social atomization affecting everything from politics to personal relationships.Perhaps most fascinating is our examination of how parasocial relationships are replacing genuine social connections, a trend that Dave describes as potentially "Armageddon-like" in its implications. When people claim "there is no more social, only parasocial," they're describing a fundamentally broken society incapable of collective action or shared understanding.Whether you're concerned about media manipulation, fascinated by horror cinema's evolution, or simply trying to make sense of our increasingly fragmented culture, this conversation offers valuable insights into how we might navigate these challenging times with greater awareness and intentionality.Send us a text Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic

The Stockdale Ex-Students and Teachers Association invites all to a Homecoming Meet & Greet on Friday, Oct. 24, from 5:30-7 p.m., in the Stockdale High School Food Court. Light refreshments will be served. The football game begins at 7 p.m. Presentation of the Homecoming Court will be made at halftime, and classes ending in “5” will be honored on Bobby Russell Field. Donations and memorials to scholarships for graduating seniors can be made at the event or sent throughout the year to Babs McGuffin, 4325 C.R. 334, Stockdale, TX 78160.Article Link

[Video below] Stockdale residents filled the city's community center Oct. 15 in search of answers from Springs Hill Special Utility District on a proposed permit to transport groundwater outside of Wilson County. The answers they received were not the ones hoped for. The water provider hosted the public meeting to address concerns of the community regarding its proposal to seek permission from the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District (UWCD) to transport groundwater. The water will come from a Wilson County well northeast of Stockdale to a water treatment plant in Guadalupe County and then be used in the Springs Hill...Article Link

Reports of heavy smoke sent crews from two Wilson County agencies to a restaurant in Stockdale early Monday morning. Units were dispatched to the M&M Grill in the 100 block of S.H. 123 at approximately 1:30 a.m. Oct. 20, according to Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Bobby Blankenship. This included crews from District 1 Fire & Rescue and Wilson County ESD 5 Fire & Rescue. “… the first unit on scene reported heavy smoke coming from the eaves and roof of the building,” Blankenship said. “The crew forced entry through the front door and located the...Article Link

The Stockdale Brahmas faced the Poth Pirates in a slugfest at Jack Lane Field on Friday, Oct 17, in Poth. The Pirates received the opening kickoff and after tackles by seniors Trent Gordon, Copeland Hall, Mason Almeida, and Monroe McGuffin, the Brahmas' defense stopped the Pirates on fourth down. The Brahmas marched into Pirate territory, highlighted by a 44-yard run by junior Coy Gann; however they were forced to punt. The Pirates countered and scored as the first quarter wound down, taking an early 7-0 lead. The start of the second quarter showcased the Brahmas' and Pirates' defense, as both...Article Link

This week's albums: New Olivia Dean and Rocket | Old SkunkhourAlso: Byron piano fights, Shield chat, live from a grass hill at UQ, big label regret, festival mixtapes, non-existent albums, Stockdale discovers Grammarly, the best of the Grafton TAFE, sweet flat whites, soundtrack bait, aging rock chicks, chuck brick and two smoking barrels, your call is important to us, extended exposure to pop, Taylor avoidance, production house PTSD, mistaking the internet for people, stolen valour, ah! soul action, noisy scrollwheels, regional radio voiceover guys, and previously on tripping balls series 2. Then: for old time's sake, you can have a little After Dark NBA season preview, as a treat. Or skip it entirely, as Beeso will. Our judging rubrik/production notes3:54 Skunkhour - The Go (2001)12:09 Rocket - R is for Rocket17:23 Olivia Dean - The Art Of Loving30:28 Next week's picks40:22 After Dark NBA East preview58:29 NBA West preview & season predictionsNext week: St. Paul & the Broken Bones | The Superjesus | The Southern River BandSpotify playlists: 2025 review albums | Playlist archive | Doc and Beeso's 2025 mixtapesThe database: All our review albums and year-end top 5 listsFind us on: Spotify Podcasts | Apple Podcasts | RSS feed for other appsSocials: Beeso on Bluesky | Doc on BlueSky | Pod Facebook | Pod email

What if the stories you tell yourself are literally changing your biology? In this mind-blowing episode, Julie sits down with Dr. Brenda Stockdale, a nationally recognized pioneer in psychoneuroimmunology who's spent over 20 years proving that your thoughts can be medicine.Dr. Stockdale reveals how your white blood cells have hundreds of receptor sites shaped like door locks—and your emotions hold the keys. You'll discover:Why "toxic positivity" can actually prevent you from getting the second opinion that saves your lifeThe difference between hope and "hope-inspired agency"—and why you need both to beat the oddsThe FBI consultant's technique of "acting as if" to change your biochemistryWhy resilience isn't something you're born with—it's developableThe dangerous myth that "I can't afford the luxury of a negative thought"Dr. Stockdale doesn't sugarcoat the science: she's collected stories from thousands of patients who were told they had months to live and are still here decades later. Her message? You're not a statistic.This isn't about wishful thinking or fairy-tale endings. It's about leveraging hard science to activate your brain's natural healing systems. Because sometimes the most radical thing YOU can do is breathe correctly and tell yourself a better story.Ready to discover the healing power you didn't know you had? This episode will change how you think about recovery—literally.Resources mentioned:Dr. Stockdale's book: "You Can Beat The Odds"Free 5-minute audio at brendastockdale.comMOJO Health's data-driven approach to cancer healing (mojohealth.org)Connect with Dr. Brenda Stockdale: Website: brendastockdale.com Book: "You Can Beat The Odds" available on AmazonConnect with Julie Stevens and the MOJO Movement: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mojohealthorg TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@julie.stevens97YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mojohealth Facebook: https://facebook.com/mojohealthorg Website: https://www.mojohealth.org/ DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of MOJO Health Cooperative LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company, its respective officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives. This podcast is presented by MOJO Health Cooperative, and cannot be copied or rebroadcast without consent. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only, and not intended to supplant the expert advice and/or consultation of a medical doctor and/or a licensed physician, and/or an attorney. In short, this podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice, nor legal advice. The "MOJO Health" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Again, none of the content of this podcast should be considered legal advice, nor medical advice. As always, consult a lawyer and/or a licensed physician in lieu of relying upon the advice of any of the participants of this podcast. The host(s) of this podcast are not licensed lawyers, physicians, doctors of osteopath, nor medical doctors in any jurisdiction anywhere. The host(s) of this podcast do not practice medicine and do NOT profess to be able to do any of the following: (1) diagnose, heal, treat, prevent, prescribe for, or removing any physical, mental, or emotional ailment or supposed ailment of an individual; (2) engage in the end of human pregnancy; (3) treat human ailments; nor (4) perform acupuncture. MOJO Health Cooperative LLC is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

Levi tells the story of Stockdale, a POW in Vietnam, and how the secret of who made it back safely can help you become a successful day trader.

Students at Stockdale Elementary School learn about firefighting and first responders from Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue personnel, during an Oct. 1 visit to the campus for Fire Prevention Week. District 1 Fire provides fire, rescue, and first responder services to all of eastern Wilson County, including the cities of Stockdale and La Vernia; property taxes assessed by Wilson County Emergency Services District 1 help support the services.Article Link

Plan now to attend the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce fall mixer! Set for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5-7 p.m., the mixer provides a chance for community business members and owners to meet and mingle with new business members at Seadog's Social Club, 365 S.H. 123 N., Suite 5, in Stockdale. The event is open to the public; prospective new chamber members are welcome. Light snacks will be available, and a cash bar will be open. Must be at least 21 years old to attend. Don't miss this chance to showcase your business, meet other professionals, and be part of the...Article Link

The Stockdale ISD Education Foundation's 12th annual Glamour and Glitz Gala fundraiser is planned for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 6-11:30 p.m., in St. Mary's Catholic Church Hall. Admission is per person, and includes dinner, dancing, and an auction. St. Mary's Catholic Church is located at 1201 N. St. Mary's St. in Stockdale. For information, contact edfoundation@stockdaleisd.org.Article Link

First Baptist Church Stockdale invites everyone to its Fall Revival in the Park this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19. This fourth annual revival by the church will take place in the Stockdale City Park, beginning Saturday at 7 p.m., with David Baysinger as the guest speaker. On Sunday, the event begins at 11 a.m. and will feature Corey Arseneault and Stockdale FBC's worship band, followed by a fellowship meal. The Stockdale City Park is located on S.H. 123 in Stockdale. For more information, call the church at 830-996- 3456.Article Link

Put on your Halloween costume and come enjoy a great day of food, candy, and activities at Stockdale Market Days on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Vendors of all types are welcome. For more information, call 210-717-9028 or 956-320-4409. Stockdale Chamber of Commerce is located at 307 W. Main St. in Stockdale.Article Link

Stockdale rallies around Superintendent Todd Deaver, Athletic Director Shawn Alvarez, and Principal Jason Cunningham to accept a ,000 check from T-Mobile 5G Friday Night Lights during a pep rally and tailgate event Oct. 10. Stockdale is currently working very hard to get the word out, and the votes in, to win the T-Mobile 5G Friday Night Lights grand prize. To help the school win the coveted grand prize, that includes a [post_excerpt] million field upgrade, you may vote for Stockdale High School “once a day, every day, now through Oct. 24,” at www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/w.Article Link

The Stockdale Brahmas faced the Dilley Wolves in a critical District game at Bobby Russell Field Oct. 10, in Stockdale. The Wolves received the opening kickoff and, after trading possessions, scored and led the Brahmas 7-0 early in the first quarter. The Brahmas responded with a “ground and pound” offensive attack with senior Ricky Ayala running for 28 yards and junior Coy Gann capping off the drive with a 6-yard touchdown run. At the beginning of the second quarter, the Brahmas led 8-7. After a kickoff touchback by junior Joshua Hathaway and a bone-crushing hit by junior Calvin West, the...Article Link

Join the San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that call Jackson Nature Park home, on Friday, Oct. 10, from 7-8:30 p.m. Learn about native plants and wildlife in a fun and exciting way. You never know what you will find, so join us for these wildcard night hikes through this amazing park. Jackson Nature Park is located at 10422 Old Floresville Road in Stockdale. To register, or to learn more, visit bit.ly/41VJ0Rg.Article Link

Semester 1 Cycle 1 Sixth grade All A's: Case Akin, Gianna Asti, Jaxon Brantley, Violette Bruno, Baylee Buck, Case Burt, Miraculous Campbell, Calvin Chew, Bria Cochrum, Jase Cotter, Mazy Dougherty, Sawyer Griego, Candace Hastings, Emma Hastings, Yeats Lambeck, Adam Legard, Annabelle Musser, Ainsley Oliver, Zoey Osborne, Nicolas Perez, Kinslyn Scheel, Levan Scheel, Madelyn Sekula, Dani Shaw, Ethan Skinner, Slade Smith, Addison Stavinoha, Avery Urrabazo, Weston Wiatrek A/B: Kaidyn Alvarez, Layla Arnett, Lexee Arriaga, Jagger Bass, Jaelynn Cabrera, Mason Dean, Braxton Drew, Hadley Dugi, Blake Duncan, John Esquivel, Maci Freeman, Scarlett Gawlik, Lillian Gustafson, Korbin Jones, Hannah Jovanovic, Augustus Machemehl, Blake...Article Link

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Stockdale junior Coy Gann is presented the San Antonio Gunslingers Player of the Week by Gunslingers Head Coach Johnathan Bane. Gann received this recognition for his performance against YMLA at Alamo Stadium Sept. 25. With a 51-0 shutout, Gann scored five of the touchdowns himself.Article Link

Brahma tailgate party Stockdale ISD invites the public for a Brahma Tailgate Party on Friday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. Bring a canopy and your team spirit to celebrate parents night along with Stockdale being awarded K for ranking in the Top 25 in the nation through T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights program. To help the school win the coveted grand prize, that includes a [post_excerpt] million field upgrade, vote for Stockdale High School at www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/w. Voting is open through Friday, Oct. 24; community members can vote every day; the more daily votes, the higher the chance of winning the...Article Link

Stockdale High School is one of 25 finalist schools nationwide to receive a ,000 prize through T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights program, a nationwide competition celebrating the power of high school football to bring communities together. This grant means the school can begin to enhance their football stadium seating and field. The school also previously earned a ,000 “5K Friday” award earlier in the season. “The Bobby Russell Football Field is more than just a place to play — it's where our community comes together every Friday night to support our students and show our school spirit,” said Shawn Alvarez,...Article Link

A San Antonio man faces multiple charges — including two for capital murder — after he was arrested near Stockdale Sunday morning. A man opened fire around midnight Saturday night, Sept. 27, at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, killing two people and injuring five others. The suspect then fled the scene, according to reports. Vehicle tracking systems using license plate recognition led law-enforcement agencies, including the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, to a convenience store on S.H. 123 at U.S. 87 in Stockdale shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday morning. DPS troopers attempted a traffic stop...Article Link

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Guest host Brent Loucks welcomes 18-year-old professional Saskatchewan fisherman, Winston Stockdale, back to the show to discuss how his fishing season wrapped up and to answer any of your fishing-related questions.

The Stockdale ISD Education Foundation recently approved a ,000 block grant for the Stockdale High School Brahma Band! We hope this will help the new director as he moves forward. Since its inception, the foundation has donated over 0,000 to Stockdale Independent School District (ISD)! The foundation is dedicated to improving the educational experiences of all students in Stockdale ISD. We are a 501(c)3 organization, and all donations are tax deductible within the limits of the law. Donations of any amount are welcome at any time. Your donation can make an impact on the education of a child! We also...Article Link

The Stockdale Chamber of Commerce has announced its new slate of officers for 2025-26, including President Josh Heimann, Vice President Wesley Hodge, Secretary Justine Turberville, Treasurer Curtis Osborne, and Reporter Melissa Legard. Directors are Chris Osborne, Alisha Hummel, Andy Griego, April Gilchrist, Chris Collman, Ernie Gonzales, and Liz Ciomperlik. Ashlee Humphries serves as assistant director. In addition to supporting the city's business community, the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee each year. For more about the chamber, visit https://www. stockdaletx.gov/chamber-of-commerce or https://www.facebook.com/StockdaleChamberofCommerce/.Article Link

Stockdale Coach Alvarez is presented with a ,000 check for the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Sept. 12. Stockdale was one of 450 schools to be awarded ,000 for the first round. Round two winners will be announced on Sept. 25 with checks for ,000 for 25 rural schools across America.Article Link

The 2025 fall show season is right around the corner for multiple species of livestock, including llamas. Area youth llama showmen have already begun participating in group practices to prepare their animals and themselves for upcoming show ring time. Each handler, whether new or experienced, is looking forward to an exciting fall show season. Carol Rutledge is with JCZ Farm in Stockdale. Share your photos! Area youth exhibitors and their families are invited to share photos of the exhibitors working with their animal projects for the new livestock show season. Email photos to reader@wcnonline.com, with “Youth show exhibitor” in the...Article Link

Ross Stockdale helps Small Business B2B Service Companies increase their net profit without breaking the bank in 12 months or less as their Fractional CMO. He creates and executes winning marketing strategies to increase profit and decrease time and headaches. He's also a fellow Podcaster!

Make plans now to attend the Poth Athletic Boosters' Luxury Pirate Bingo Night, Sunday, Sept. 21, at Kosciusko Hall, located at 7975 F.M. 541, in Stockdale. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., and bingo begins at 5:30 p.m. Individual tickets are and include one bingo booklet and dinner. Reserved table for eight may be purchased for 0 and include eight tickets, eight bingo booklets, 16 drink tickets, and dinner. VIP tables are also available for [post_excerpt],000 and include eight tickets, 16 bingo booklets, 16 drink tickets, dinner, and dessert. To purchase tickets,...Article Link

Property owners in eastern Wilson County will have slightly higher tax bills this fall to support firefighting and first-responder services. Wilson County Emergency Services District 1 (ESD 1), which provides firefighting and first-responder services to all of eastern Wilson County through District 1 Fire & Rescue, has adopted a tax rate of .455 cents per 0 of taxable property value for fiscal year 2025-26, according to fire Chief Chris Thompson. The district serves the cities of La Vernia and Stockdale, the communities of Kicaster and Sutherland Springs, and nearby areas. This is an increase from the current rate of 8.98...Article Link

Residents of eastern Wilson County may pay a little more to support emergency medical services (EMS) next year. Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (ESD 3) is proposing a slight increase to it property-tax rate; the district provides EMS through Wilson County District 3 EMS to all of eastern Wilson County, including the cities of Stockdale and La Vernia, and the Kicaster and Sutherland Springs communities. The ESD 3 board approved, during its Aug. 18 meeting, to propose at tax rate of 7.7517 cents per 0 of taxable property value. This is just slightly higher than the current rate of...Article Link

Stockdale hosted its first annual Brahma Invitational cross country meet Aug. 23. The athletes earned five medals across eight divisions, including two first-place finishes, and the championship plaque for varsity girls. 2025 cross country team captains are juniors Peyton Keller, Ty Dougherty, and Cooper Warrick. Stockdale cross country will compete in the New Braunfels Long Creek meet on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 8:30 a.m.Article Link

We sit down with one of my favorite local podcasters...Peter Stockdale from the Audible Farm podcast! We delved into a wide array of off-the-board topics, including the future of the algorithm, Peter's new life changes of being able to work in podcasting full time, whether taxation is theft or not, the healthcare system, food stamps, and more! ==== LINKS ===== Audible Farm Podcast: https://audiblefarmpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AudibleFarm ===== Website: www.mcallisterhours.com Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMcAllisterHours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kkuLRVsVJLi22RALUkNRh?si=6c663608a0744da1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mcallister-hours-podcast/id1509329541 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themcallisterhours/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mcallisterhours?fan_landing=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcallisterhours/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-739237

What happens when tech built to boost performance erodes trust? We unpack the legal, cultural, and human cost—and how leaders can protect psychological safety.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Imagine discovering that the same workplace tech meant to make your job easier is quietly dismantling trust, blurring boundaries, and draining morale. In this episode of The Hard Skills, we pull back the curtain on how tools like productivity trackers, AI decision-making, and remote monitoring reshape not just workflows—but the culture, safety, and well-being of entire teams. You'll hear how leaders face a growing legal and ethical duty of care in tech-integrated workplaces, and what it takes to meet that responsibility in real terms—not just policy statements. We explore the blind spots that make even well-intentioned technology harmful, the risks that can spiral into legal exposure, and the choices that can either protect or undermine psychological safety.If you've ever wondered whether the systems you've built are quietly shaping a culture you didn't intend, start here. This isn't theory—it's a deep, unflinching look at the human side of workplace tech. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Cameron Stockdale is an internationally recognized leader in organizational behaviour, workplace wellness, and change leadership. He is the former CEO of the Work Wellness Institute and currently serves as Chair of the International Leadership Association's Healthcare Leadership Community and Vice Chair of the Executive Health and Safety Council of British Columbia. With over 25 years of experience in emergency health services, Dr. Stockdale brings a practical and policy-informed perspective to the intersection of health, leadership, and innovation. He holds a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership (Creighton), a Master of Laws in Innovation and Technology (Edinburgh), a Master of Arts in Leadership (Guelph), and a postgraduate certificate in Organizational Behaviour from Harvard. Dr. Stockdale holds both national and provincial appointments advising Canadian governments on workplace policy and legislative change. His current research explores how emerging technologies influence psychological safety, legal accountability, and leadership practices in modern workplaces undergoing rapid transformation.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cameron-stockdale-388b4b46/#PsychologicalSafety #Trust #Tech #AI #LawTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

“I bought this cookbook in a garage sale in Stockdale,” Wilson County News proofreader Ginger Coleman said, sharing this recipe for Lou Tower's Buttermilk Pralines. “Love the story with this recipe, and I'll bet these pralines are mighty good!” The copyright date of the cookbook, Mesquite Country — Tastes & Traditions from the Tip of Texas, is 1996. The recipe was shared for the book by Doris Bentley of The Grill Room in South Padre Island, along with Shan Rankin and Marion Conlin. The preface to the recipe states, “U.S. Sen. John Tower was first nominated as the Republican Party's...Article Link

Timestamps: (7:58) - Stockdale Family In 2008, the Stockdale family from Ohio appeared on the reality TV show ‘Wife Swap.'  Kathy and Timothy Stockdale were raising their four sons in a very strict, conservative manner.   This is an excerpt from the family manual Kathy prepared for ‘Wife Swap.'  We moved to the country to get the boys away from the city. Our children are being raised away from violent language, sexual influences, drinking, smoking, drugs, rap music all the things we left behind in the city. Instead we are raising our children on a diet of wholesome activities and farm work; keeping their minds pure and their bodies healthy and keeping out the influences of modern society. That is why we home-school. By 2017, two of the children remained in the family home - Jacob and James.  One day that year, while Timothy was at work, Jacob fatally shot his brother James and his mother Kathy.   He then attempted to take his own life by shooting himself in the head.  He survived and was hospitalised for many months. After he recovered, Jacob was charged with the murders of his mother and brother.   No motive for the killings has ever been revealed. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the murder/suicide involving the Stockdale family from ‘Wife Swap.' Read our blog for this case Join us on Patreon for exclusive true crime content.  You also get ALL episodes ad-free and weekly BONUS episodes! Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Skylight Calendar: The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars at SkylightCal.com/TCS

In episode 467, we flash back to December of 2021 to revisit the life and leadership philosophy of American war hero and former Vice Presidential candidate Admiral James Stockdale. The episode focuses on his experiences as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and his stoic approach to surviving extreme adversity. Hartmann delves into Stockdale's key influences, particularly the philosophical work "The Enchiridion" by Epictetus, which emphasizes controlling one's emotions and focusing on what's within one's power.   The episode offers listeners practical insights into: •Maintaining mental resilience during challenging times •Understanding the Stockdale Paradox •Developing emotional control and personal responsibility   Listeners will gain valuable leadership lessons about: •Distinguishing between what you can and cannot control •Maintaining dignity and strength under extreme pressure •The importance of mental fortitude in overcoming obstacles    This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.  

Psalm 90,Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.3 You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!”4 For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night.5 You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning:6 in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.7 For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed.8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.9 For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh.10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty;yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away.11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants!14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil.16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children.17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! Admiral Jim Stockdale was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the Navy — some of you have heard of him before. He was a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War and he's most famous for an ordeal that began on September 9, 1965. He took off in his A-4 Skyhawk for a normal mission, but this time, on his way back, he got shot down, ejected from his plane, and landed in a village where he was captured by the enemy. They held him as a prisoner of war from 1965 to 1973 — he was kept in solitary confinement for four years, in leg irons for two years, and he was physically tortured at least 15 times.And he survived. He was later released and obviously everybody was fascinated by his story. Stockdale wrote a couple of books about his experience, but he was made most popular by a business book that includes an interview with him. In that book, the author asked him, How'd you do it? How'd you make it through that time?And Stockdale said here's the key:“You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end […] with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality […].”In other words, you must hold together brutal facts and prevailing hope. This has become known as the “Stockdale Paradox” — or we could just call it the message of Psalm 90.Stockdale's answer is what we find in this psalm, which is relevant to all of us, because Psalm 90 is about life in a fallen world. The question behind this psalm is: How do you make it here? How do you do really live in this world? — that's the question. Anybody interested in that?! And this psalm shows us how in two parts: Verses 1–11 is You face the brutal facts.Verses 12–17 is You remember our prevailing hope.That's what we're gonna look at this morning. Father in heaven, thank you for your ancient words! And thank you for your Holy Spirit who is with us now. Speak to us, this morning, we pray, in Jesus's name, amen. Facing the Brutal Facts (verses 1–11)There are at least three ‘brutal' facts here, and as we look at them, I want us to think of these as facts that we would tell ourselves. So I'm gonna say them as things that you would say to yourself — #1 is this … if you want to make it in this world, face the fact that…1. God is God.Psalm 90 starts here:“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.”Verse 1 shows us right away that Moses is looking up! He starts with “Lord, you” — which means he's reading his situation in light of the Lord. This is a prayer of faith. And so whatever else he might say in this psalm, we know first that he's saying it to God — he's bringing it to God. And he knows God. Verse 2:“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”God is God. And God didn't just start to be God yesterday, but he has always been God. He was God before there was anything else. Before the mountains of the earth — before even the earth itself — God was who he is. He's bigger than us; he's older than us, and he's in control. We don't need to say anything about ourselves until we first understand this: It's not our world that God is part of, but it's his world that we're part of it. It's not that we fit him into our plans, but we exist for his purposes. It's not our story that he serves, but it's his story that we find ourselves in.So before you get stuck in your own head — or if you need to get unstuck — remind yourself that God is God. I think Psalm 90:2 is a great verse to memorize. It's the foundational, barest fact of all facts. God is God!We start there. We say that to ourselves. And then, soon enough, we get to ourselves and we realize that if God is God, we are not God. We are creatures. We are created. We're made. We are not from everlasting to everlasting, but instead we're time-bound.One of the interesting things of this psalm is the prevalence of time language. Just listen to all these words used: Generations, years, morning, evening, days. These words show up 15 different times in 17 verses. And what they're doing is they're forming the confines in which we live. When it comes to us, there's a beginning and an end to our lives here …And that brings us to the second brutal fact. Face the fact that…2. You will die. This is where Moses goes next, in verse 3. He's says to God, You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!”And this sounds like Genesis 3:19. The mention of dust alongside the allusion to death takes us back to the Garden of Eden and the curse of sin, and that helps make sense of Moses as the author of this psalm. Moses, perhaps more than anybody, was well acquainted with the brutal facts of the human condition. He wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, including this quote from Genesis — so he knew the story well! He knew everything from the creation of man to the fall of man to how the reality of sin played itself out in the idolatry and rebellion of the people of Israel. Moses wrote the origin story, and he had a front row seat to its implications.And Moses knew that death was the consequence of sin.That's something we don't tend to think about. We know death is certain, but we don't usually connect it to the curse. We don't think when someone dies: This person died because of God's judgment on sin. But that's where Moses goes! Look at verse 7:“For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.”Verse 11:“Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?”Moses connects the dots between God's judgment and death, and he leads us to do the same. That's the point of this rhetorical question in verse 11. He says Consider this! Think about this — because you probably haven't!Do you realize how effective God's curse on sin has been? God meant what he said when he told Adam in Genesis 2:17,“You shall surely die.”And for thousands of years, for billions and billions of people — for 110 people around the world every minute of every day — God has proven what he said. Every funeral you ever been to. Every loss in your life. Every graveyard you see with rows and rows of tombstones. They all testify to at least one fact: death is the curse of sin that God said it would be — Genesis 3:19, “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.” That is the only reason people die! Because God said that's what sin would bring. Because that's the judgment of God that sin would cost — God has never stopped paying that out. There is no escape.And for most of history, humans have been more in touch with their mortality than we are today.Today, as a society at large, we prefer to distract ourselves from it or numb ourselves to it. But that wasn't the case even 100 years ago.This Spring, Melissa and I were looking around at an antique shop, and I found this old framed print called “The Ages of Man.” It's an illustration of a man in eleven stages of life. At the center of it, there's the Garden of Eden and Adam eating the fruit — the fall of man which brought the curse — and then over to the left there's a stair climb up to a peak, and then a decline — it's goes up and then down, from cradle to grave. It's a visual reminder that you're gonna die.So I bought it … and brought it home, and put it in my study. And as I researched it, come to find out, there were countless prints like this, or iterations of it, that started circulating in the 16th century in the Western world. This particular one was published in 1906, but there are thousands and thousands of them in several different languages, and people used to have these prints hanging up in their homes and they'd see it everyday. We can hardly even think about our mortality. But brothers and sisters, friends, Psalm 90 is clear. You're going to die. Face it. Now to #3 … if you want to make it in this world, face the fact that…3. Life is hard. In case you thought death was the worst part, think again. The worst part, the brutalist fact, is that life is hard. And it's hard in part because it's so brief. That's the real contrast between God and us in Psalm 90. He is from everlasting to everlasting, and us … well … we get swept away with the rain. We're like a dream. We're like grass that's renewed in the morning, but then by evening, it's gone. Verse 9: our years come to an end like a sigh. Sigh — and we're gone.To really bring this point down for us, Moses gives a number in verse 10: Seventy years. That's the average. And this is fascinating. Think about this. Moses wrote this thousands of years ago — and there are different life expectancies in different parts of the world and there's been a little variance the past 200 years, but, altogether, 70 is about the average! Moses is right, and he's been right for a long time. Now, for some, Moses says, you might get to eighty. But you're talking that's an elite league.But 70–80 has been the standard life expectancy for most of human history — that's fascinating. Back before the flood, people lived a lot longer (I think that's the reference in verse 4). Kenan lived 910 years; Methuselah lived 969 years — that's a good run, but even that is like nothing before God. Methuselah's life to God is like yesterday afternoon. Yesterday afternoon! — that's a thousand years to God, so what about for 80 years? 70? Your life?It's a passing shadow. A vapor. And of that little vapor, that teeny little span, verse 10 says, is “but toil and trouble.”Wait, are we in Ecclesiastes? This sounds like Job on the worst day of his life (see Job 14:1–2)!No, we're in the psalms, and Psalm 90 is true. In that illustration of the stages of life — that picture now in my study — there's a caption beneath each decade that describes the decade, and the older the man gets, the bleaker the caption is (I had to use Google translate because it's in Swedish). But the caption under age 90 says, “At 90 years old, lame and bent, he has lost all memory of the joys of life.”It's kinda sad, but it's true to life under the curse. It's Psalm 90. And we need it. Now, of course, we can push back on all of this with some legitimate “whattabouts” — Whattabout this? Whattabout that? There are many blessings in this life! God's mercy is more! Amen! … but through verse 11, we need to hear Psalm 90 as it is. We find here the brutal facts about life in this world:God is God (not you).You're going to die.The brief time you have here is hard. Stockdale would say you gotta face the facts. Hold it here.But that's not the ending. Brutal facts are met with prevailing hope, and we find that in verse 12–17. Remember Our Prevailing Hope (verses 12–17)Verses 12–17 are six verses of petitions. Each verse is Moses asking God to do something surrounded by the background of these brutal facts. And we see two things here about hope.First, we see what hope does. How it drives Moses to pray a certain way.But secondly, and I think most important, we need to know what the hope actually is.We'll start with the is.What Hope IsIt's verses 13–14, and these are two verses I want to make sure you see. So everybody, do what you can to look at verse 13. Find verse 13.Moses prays: “13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.”And the keyword here is “morning” in verse 14. It's the third time it's used in the psalm. Before I explain it, let me tell you first how I've always read this verse: I've understood it to mean that the way to rejoice and be glad all your days is to start each day, to spend each morning, getting your heart happy in Jesus.Meditate on the word of God, remember the love of God — private worship every morning. If you do that every morning, your days will be glad.That's how I've read Psalm 90:14, and that's been my practice, and guess what? I think it's true!I encourage all of you to start each morning in the word of God — be satisfied with the steadfast love of God! And, at the same time, I don't think that's what this verse is saying … because the word “morning” here is not referring to the literal morning.When “morning” is used in verses 5–6, it's symbolic of the earlier years of a person's life — it's the ascending stairs. When “morning” is used here in verse 14, it's symbolic of the new day of resurrected life. It's the reality of God doing what Moses prays in verse 13. Return, God! Come back! Fulfill your promises! Restore your people! Make all things new!In other words, “morning” in verse 14 is talking about heaven — the eternal morning.Moses is saying: if we can be satisfied with God's steadfast love in heaven — if that's our future, if God does that — then all our days here, on the way to that future, can have joy and gladness. Because we know that whatever happens here, the best yet to come! Whatever happens here, the worst thing is never the last thing. We have a future! We have a future with God! That's our hope. That's what the “morning” is referring to, and this starts to make sense. The petitions here demand this.In verse 15, Moses prays,“Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us …”He's saying, For as much time as it's been hard here, give us that same amount of joy! But look, if life itself is hard, if all of life is “toil and trouble” (which is what verses 1–11 tell us) then verse 15 requires another life.Moses is asking for a new life — that's the hope of heaven. The prevailing hope of Psalm 90 is a new heavens and new earth where we will be with God, in his fullness of joy, where at his right hand are pleasures forevermore.That's what the hope is, and now what does the hope do?What Hope DoesTwo things: work and wisdom.First, the hope of heaven means our work matters.Verse 17, Moses says:“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!”Now this is saying a lot! It means that the brutal facts of verses 1–11 are not meant to make us despair, but to make us sober. The reality of our creatureliness, the certainty of death, the brevity and hardships of life — none of those things mean that life here has no meaning if heaven is real.If this world is all we have, then sure, “Let us eat, drink, and be merry — Blah to everything!” But if heaven is real, if we have a future with God, and our lives here are consequential to that future, then our work here matters. We have things to do, and we should do them. We plant and grow and harvest and share. We design and build and steward and multiply. We are blessed to bless, saved to serve, given to that we might give. And we should be steadfast in these things, immovable, always abounding in this work because we know that because heaven is real, our work here is not in vain (see 1 Corinthians 15:58).Our work matters.Second, the hope of heaven means we need wisdom.This is verse 12: “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”Now, what I'm about to say is going to be so plain and simple you're gonna be like “Duh!” Here it is: If heaven is real, and your life here matters, then it's wise to know your life here is brief.This is starting with the end in mind. Start with heaven. That's our future, church. Jesus is real and he has gone to prepare a place for us, and he's going to come again and take us to himself that where he is we may be also. Jesus said that! Heaven is as real as Jesus is!And then, you mean to tell me that my life in this world has meaning for that?! My life has consequence for that? God can use my life here to impact heaven?Sign me up! — How much time do I have?!Not a lot of time. Limited time. Your days are numbered. Now what effect does that have? It gives us wisdom. It gives us wisdom to make the most of the time we have.I have another little framed picture in my study. Melissa's late grandmother gave it to me (and I think it also came from an antique shop). But it says, Just one life, 'twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last.Josiah Bennett exhorted us with these words a few weeks ago. This is how we want to live. It's how I'm trying to live!We recognize the brevity of life here, and we do it full of the hope of heaven, the realness of Jesus, at the center of our minds and hearts — hold those two things together … heaven is real and life here is short … wisdom!This is our prevailing hope: Heaven is real. So our work matters and we need wisdom. So says Moses in Psalm 90 … face the brutal facts; remember our prevailing hope — which is not just a strategy for survival, this is how we thrive. This is not merely about how to make it in this world, but it's how to have joy and gladness all our days even amid the sorrows.Father, would you do that?This now brings us to the Table.The TableOne thing I want to make clear this morning is that the hope that Moses talks about here, and our hope, is not abstract, but it's personal. There's no doubt in the Psalm, anytime there's language about God returning, or the restoration of God's people, it's always pointing to the Messiah. Jesus is the person of our hope. Jesus himself says, in Revelation 22,“I am the root and descendant of David, the bright morning star” (Revelation 22:16).He is the one we hope in. He is what makes heaven heaven. We look to him this morning, and I want to invite you to do that. If you've never put your faith in Jesus, you're stuck in verses 1–11. Without Jesus, there is no hope. But you can have hope this morning. Come to Jesus. Ask him to save you. Make Jesus your hope. And for those of us who have done that — if you've trusted in Jesus — at this table we remember him and give him thanks! We want his glory to be magnified.

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In this chilling episode, we travel to the quiet town of Bolivar, Ohio, where the picture-perfect image of the Stockdale family—a devout, musically gifted clan known from Wife Swap—shattered in an instant.What happened inside the walls of a home ruled by faith, strict rules, and isolation from modern society? Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Episode OverviewThis week, I consider the Stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations and Epictetus' Enchiridion, part of Ted Gioia's Humanities List (link below!). Moving from Greek dramas to 2nd-century Roman Stoics, we first talk about the move from Greek lit to Roman, how the mindset and history will impact what we read. I cover Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus in depth, mention Admiral Stockdale (a modern Stoic) and end the episode with Rudyard Kipling's poem "If." Marcus Aurelius' MeditationsMeditations, the private journal of a Roman emperor, emphasizes self-focus, humility, and inner peace. Key takeaways include: Focus on your own mind and skills, not others' actions or opinions. Embrace nature to cultivate curiosity and appreciation for the world. Accept life's brevity and smallness, acting virtuously without expecting rewards. Find peace within, not in external escapes like vacation homes. Hold pleasures loosely to achieve contentment in the present moment.I note the surprising modernity of Aurelius' advice but question its contradictions, like the futility of life versus the call to virtue.Epictetus' EnchiridionEpictetus, a former slave turned philosopher, offers a direct, practical guide in The Enchiridion. I prefer Epictetus' straightforward style, finding it more relatable than Aurelius' introspections. Highlights include: Distinguish what harms the body from what affects the will—Epictetus' own lameness adds poignancy to this teaching. Know your limits and operate fully within them, committing wholeheartedly to your purpose. Avoid excess in speech, laughter, or indulgence, embracing simplicity.Consider the parallels to Biblical teachings like Colossians 3:17.Reflections and ChallengesI don't love Stoicism, as I think it sacrifices deep love and beauty. But there's no doubt that its ideals have a place in society--Stockdale and Kipling both reflect that. Translation struggles (George Long's arcane 1877 version versus Gregory Hays' readable Meditations) and time management issues due to travel delayed this week's reading. Classical music (Haydn's Symphonies 45, 94, and 104) enriched the experience, though I skipped the art.What's NextNext week, I explore Suetonius' Twelve Caesars with Mozart's symphonies and Italian art by Botticelli and Caravaggio. Subscribe to follow the journey! LINKSTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)Haydn's Surprise SymphonyAdmiral James StockdaleSpencer Klavan (Modern Classicist)CONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify -

In this episode, Marc Leepson discusses his book The Unlikely War Hero, A Vietnam War POW's Story of Courage and Resilience in the Hanoi Hilton. This book is a biography of Doug Hegdahl, a Sailor that fell off of USS Canberra (CA 2) into the Gulf of Tonkin. Hegdahl was captured by the North Vietnamese and landed in the Hanoi Hilton with other American prisoners of war (POW). While in captivity, he memorized 254 names of his fellow prisoners. Hegdahl was ordered to accept early release. Once back in the United States, he provided the list of names to his debriefers. As a result, 65 American servicemen who were listed as missing in action (MIA), had their status changed to POW. 

Leading In The Dark #Nightlight #RTTBROS Leadership in the Darkness: The Stockdale Legacy"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." - Proverbs 27:17 (KJV)When Admiral James Stockdale was held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam for seven years, he became the senior ranking officer among the prisoners. Despite brutal torture and isolation, he established an elaborate communication system using tap codes, allowing prisoners to encourage one another. His leadership was so profound that when soldiers were thrown into isolation, they would ask themselves, "What would Stockdale do in this situation?" Years later, when these men were freed, many attributed their survival to Stockdale's influence—a man they sometimes couldn't even see but whose character transcended the prison walls.The prisoners couldn't see Stockdale in their darkest moments. They couldn't hear his voice or feel his presence. And yet, his example gave them strength when their own was depleted.Timothy Keller captured this truth perfectly when he said, "True leadership has little to do with position and everything to do with disposition. It's not about the power you wield but the example you set when the cost of doing right is high."Like Stockdale, we can influence others even when separated by walls of circumstance. Your unseen faithfulness may become the lifeline someone else needs to survive their own prison. Your quiet integrity might be the answer to someone asking, "What would a follower of Christ do?"Prayer: Lord, help me lead through character when no one is watching. May my example transcend the walls that separate me from others, becoming strength for those I may never meet. Amen.#InvisibleInfluence #PrisonToPromise #LeadershipLegacyBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

In this episode, Kathryn and Michael discuss the Stockdale paradox, a concept derived from the experiences of James Bond Stockdale, a prisoner of war in Vietnam. They explain how certain prisoners, who had specific expectations about their release or improved conditions, were negatively affected by these expectations. In contrast, those who managed to survive did so by balancing their hope for a specific outcome with the knowledge that the uncertainty could continue indefinitely. This balance allowed them to focus on surviving one day at a time, illustrating the importance of mental fitness in navigating uncertain situations. Kathryn and Michael discuss the Stockdale paradox in the context of business, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balanced mindset in uncertain economic times and focusing on what one can control. They also introduce the CIA exercise as a tool for clarifying thoughts and adopting an ownership mindset, and highlight the significance of networking and long-term vision in business planning. The conversation ends with a discussion on the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and focusing on what one can influence, with Michael sharing a personal experience as a metaphor for feeling trapped in one's own mind.   Building Bigger Lives Podcast- https://www.instagram.com/buildingbiggerlives Contact Coach Michael Regan- www.facebook.com/CoachMichaelRegan www.instagram.com/coachmichaelregan/ www.linkedin.com/in/mregan/ Contact Kathryn Pedersen- http://www.instagram.com/steamboatmortgage

Host Bob St. Pierre leads a discussion with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board members Ashley Langen, Keith Schopp, and Owen Stockdale. The conversation covers their career paths, interest in hunting, commitment to the wildlife habitat mission, and their vision for the organization's future. Episode Highlights: • Langen recalls her father initiating the Montgomery County (IL) Chapter of Pheasants Forever, participating in the National Youth Leadership Council of the organization, and working in precision agriculture in Illinois, Texas, and Hawaii. She also talks about living in Hawaii with three growing seasons and an abundance of pheasants. • Schopp discusses his experience as a newspaper reporter and his 34 years in communications at Purina. He also shares perspective on owning two Labradors and two German shorthaired pointers, including effective hunting strategies with them. • Stockdale talks about his career at McKinsey & Company, joining PF & QF as a strategic planning advisor, and his father's poignant message about not waiting, shared shortly before his passing. onX Hunt is a proud supporter of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and they want to thank everyone who gives back to the birds we all love to hunt and the places they call home. Click this link to get a free month of onX Hunt and then use code PFQF to get 20% off, and a portion will go back to supporting Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's wildlife habitat mission.

What does it take to endure the unthinkable? Admiral Jim Stockdale's story, shared in Jim Collins' Good to Great, reveals an incredible lesson in resilience. In this episode, Darren Hardy draws vital insights from Stockdale's approach, showing how to navigate personal and professional crises. Whether it's global uncertainty or a personal struggle, this lesson offers a roadmap to thrive in adversity. Here's what you'll gain: -How faith in the ultimate outcome fuels resilience. -Why confronting brutal truths is essential for survival. -Practical ways to turn your greatest challenges into defining moments. -Discover how to lead, adapt, and emerge stronger from any crisis. Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

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