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About Our Guest:   Dr. John Cordle is a retired Navy Captain with 30 years of service. He commanded two Navy warships, USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and USS San Jacinto (CG 56). He was the 2010 recipient of the Navy League John Paul Jones Award and the BUMED (Bureau of Medicine and Surgery) Epictetus Award for Innovative and Inspirational Leadership, and the 2019 ASNE (American Society of Naval Engineers) Solberg Award Winner for his research in the area of Crew Endurance and Human Systems Engineering.   About The Episode:   Human Factors Engineer and Retired Navy Captain Dr. John Cordle joins Damo and Tish. John begins the conversation by explaining where his LinkedIn title, “Prolific Disruptive Thinker,” comes from.  He discusses how the book “Black Officer, White Navy,” and his relationship with its author, Reuben Keith Green, impacted his outlook on Diversity. John deeply dives into beards and why he feels the current beard policy negatively impacts African American Sailors. John discusses his efforts to introduce the Circadian Rhythm to the Navy and the issues that servicemembers have regarding sleeping. Does anyone remember the “operational pause” that happened due to the collisions in 2017? John details the concept of a “Pirate Ship” and the benefits of prioritizing rest in the command's plan of the day. The GAO Report is revisited. Can the “fix-it” mentality negatively impact a SME? Whatever happened to adding “respect” as a Navy core value? Dr. Cordle talks about his campaign for the USS Stennis to be renamed and why a namesake can be so important to a ship's crew. These and more topics are covered in this episode. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.   To have your “Do Better” reviewed on a future episode please get in touch with us at ptsfpodcast@gmail.com   Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       Follow Dr. Cordle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordlejp?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app       Links and more from the episode:   Article: “It's Time For the Navy to Allow Sailors on Shore Duty To Have Short Trimmed Beards” by Dr. John Cordle - https://www.navytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2022/04/16/its-time-for-the-navy-to-allow-sailors-on-shore-duty-to-have-short-trimmed-beards/   Article: “Captain, Gets Some Sleep!” by Dr. John Cordle - https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/february/captain-get-some-sleep   Article: “Op-Ed: It's Time to Add Respect as a Core Navy and Marine Corps Value” by Dr. John Cordle - https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/op-ed-it-s-time-to-add-respect-as-a-core-navy-and-marine-corps-value   Article: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means To Me” by Dr. John Cordle - https://blog.usni.org/posts/2022/03/22/r-e-s-p-e-c-t-find-out-what-it-means-to-me   Article: “The Case for Renaming the USS John C. Stennis” by Lieutenant Commander Reuben Keith Green, U.S. Navy (Retired) - https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/june/case-renaming-uss-john-c-stennis       Book of the Week: Black Officer, White Navy (Reuben Green) - https://goodreads.com/book/show/38320012-black-officer-white-navy         Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait & Ryan interview Jesse Reed.CDR Jesse Reed graduated from Olathe East High School in 1998 and went on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He reported to NAS Pensacola for flight school, then to NAS Lemoore, CA for initial training in the F/A-18C Hornet, then to his first operational tour with the VFA-147 Argonauts and deployed aboard the USS JOHN C STENNIS in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. After graduation, he served as an instructor at the Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific and was a Navy Subject Matter Expert on F/A-18 Combat Systems. He is currently attached to the Naval Operational Support Center in Kansas City and has accumulated 2,500 flight hours and 300 carrier arrested landings, and has been awarded various personal, unit, and service medals. In his civilian life, CDR Reed has accumulated over 7,000 hours of commercial flight time as a pilot for a major national airline, as well as a wealth manager for several prominent financial planning firms. Currently, Reed is a private wealth manager for the local independent advisory firm Creative Planning.Jesse shares his personal journey of transitioning from the Navy to the airline industry and the finance industry. He talks about how he helps pilots with their financial planning as a Certified Financial Planner. Jesse explains the vision behind Creative Planning and its role in assisting pilots with incorporating uncorrelated assets into their investment portfolios, among others. He also provides real-life examples of pilots' financial situations, emphasizing understanding their plans and dreams and the importance of maintaining regular communication with clients.Enjoy the show!Show notes:[0:00] Intro[2:52] Jesse's life journey from joining the Navy, the airline industry, and the financial planning world[4:56] The Top Gun movie vs real-life Top Gun[6:11] Experience as the Top Gun[9:30] Transition to the airline industry[16:35] Following Plan B[18:31] How Jesse helps pilots with financial planning[24:08] Walkthrough of the process with Creative Planning[29:46] The vision behind Creative Planning[30:53] Financial planner and financial advisor[38:52] Real estate as part of a portfolio[42:18] Real-life examples of pilots' financial situations [45:19] Reflection on woLegal DisclaimerThe content of this podcast is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson, and do not reflect those of any organization they are associated with, including Turbine Capital or Spartan Investment Group.The opinions of our guests are their own and should not be construed as financial advice. This podcast does not offer tax, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are advised to consult with their own legal or financial counsel and to conduct their own due diligence before making any financial decisions.The hosts, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson, do not necessarily endorse the views of the guests featured on the podcast, nor have the guests been comprehensively vetted by the hosts.Under no circumstances should any material presented in this podcast be used or considered as an offer to sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy, an interest in any investment. Any potential offer or solicitation will be made exclusively through a Confidential Private Offering Memorandum related to the specific investment. Access to detailed information about the investments discussed is restricted to individuals who qualify as accredited investors under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.Listeners are responsible for their own investment decisions and are encouraged to seek professional advice before investing....

Jeremy is a co-founder of Climb Capital, a Commercial Real Estate Investment Company focused on buying and managing Destination RV Parks. He has been an active commercial and multifamily real estate investor since 2010. Jeremy completed his MBA from the University of Florida in 2016 and has extensive experience acquiring and managing multifamily, mobile home park, office, and outdoor hospitality properties. Originally from Texas, Jeremy attended the University of Oklahoma on a Navy ROTC scholarship. As a Naval Officer, he served as an MH-60S Helicopter Pilot, deploying multiple times onboard the aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis. He continues to serve in the Naval Reserves as an Advanced Helicopter Flight Instructor. In 2022 he participated in his first private equity deal, acquiring an ownership stake in Velocity Restorations. Velocity is the leader in the restoration and modernization of vintage SUVs, specifically the Ford Bronco. Jeremy and his family call Pensacola, FL home. He is happily married to his wife of 14 years, Heidi. They have four children and are active members of their local church. *DISCLAIMER - We are not giving any financial advice. Please DYOR* (00:00 - 02:44) Opening Segment - Jeremy is introduced as the guest Host - Jeremy shares something interesting about himself (02:44 - 24:06) Why RV Parks are the Next BOOMING Asset Class - Jeremy shares how he started in real estate and why - Jeremy shares that when he switched to investing in RV parks - He also shares why RV Park is the next booming asset class - He shared what would it happen in the RV park to what had happened to Airbnb? - Jeremy share as well if RV PARK is recession ready or resistant? - Jeremy shares how would he take care of the zoning - Also, he shares should we get RV Park because of the recession - He also shares his best RV PARK deal and worst RV park deal - Jeremy shares what specific market he is focused on (24:06 - 29:04) Fire Round - Jeremy shares if he sees an impact on the mobile home industry - Jeremy shares his investment strategy - Jeremy also shares his favorite Finance, real estate book, or any related book - Jeremy shares about the website and tools that they can recommend - Jeremy's advice to beginner investors - Also shared how he gives back (29:04 - 29:54) Closing Segment -If you want to learn more about the discussion, you can watch the podcast on Wealth Matter's YouTube channel and you can reach out to Alpesh using this link. Check us out at: Facebook: @wealthmatrs IG: @wealthmatrs.ig Tiktok: @wealthmatrs

Imagine spending a night homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. Now imagine spending two years doing that…as a teenager. When Janae Sergio was 16-years-old, she didn't realize her homeless odyssey would last two years, but it did. Remarkably, Janae navigated that precarious time and has become an inspiration for young people who feel or have literally been abandoned. Along the way, Janae has developed into an incredible leader who has cleared the way for women in the military during her service, proven that authenticity and vulnerability are essential to creating trust, and has proven the importance of positive thinking regardless of the circumstances. In this interview, Janae talks about her life as a homeless teen, how her optimism helped her overcome the abandonment she felt, her willingness to advocate for herself and other women during her service in the US Air Force, the role of mentors in her development, and how she managed her self-talk as a homeless teen and now as a leader responsible for 5,000 people around the world. Janae also discusses her role as a leader to her two daughters and she provides advice for young people who may be in vulnerable circumstances. Janae Sergio is a philanthropist, fashion entrepreneur, social media motivator, and the Chief of Air Force Lodging where she manages a portfolio of 88 Air Force Inns. She is a Combat Navy Veteran who was amongst the first group of service members to be forward deployed aboard the USS John C Stennis one month after the 9/11 attacks to kick off Operation Enduring Freedom. Her Navy achievements include dual warfare certifications and four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement (NAMs) medals. In addition to being responsible for the US Air Force lodging around the world and running a fashion boutique, Janae prides herself on being a wife and mother who shares her story of resilience so others can be inspired to become their own hero.

Sixteen-year-old Janae Sergio walks the streets of Hollywood, California terrified and focused on how to survive while avoiding attempts to be lured into drug addiction and sex trafficking.After making a life-changing decision to join the U.S. Navy, she experienced yet another petrifying adventure when at just nineteen she was amongst the first service members to be forward deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A war that would go on to last 20 years.Some would label her a hero for her contributions to preserving freedom around the world. But most importantly, Janae became the hero she always needed for herself.She went on to become a successful businesswoman where she was recently selected as the Chief of Air Force Lodging managing a portfolio of 88 Air Force Hotels. And after gaining a large social media platform she turned her childhood dream into a reality by opening an online fashion boutique where she helps women step out of their comfort zones and embrace their own “flaws” as what makes them unique. Janae's perseverance has been a source of inspiration for millions of people around the world. This story will have you reflecting on the hero you became for yourself.About the AuthorJanae Sergio is a mom, wife, philanthropist, fashion entrepreneur, social media motivator and the Chief of Air Force Lodging where she manages a portfolio of eighty eight Air Force Inns.In 2018, Janae's social media platform skyrocketed and she took advantage of the opportunity to pair her love for fashion with her dream of empowering women through her quickly growing online clothing boutique.She is a Combat Navy Veteran who was amongst the first group of service members to be forward deployed aboard the USS John C Stennis one month after the 9/11 attacks to kick off Operation Enduring Freedom. Her Navy achievements include dual warfare certifications and four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement (NAMs) medals.Prior to being sent to war, Janae was no stranger to facing the unknown as that's exactly what she had to do when she was dropped off at a homeless shelter at the young age of sixteen where she spent the next two and a half years avoiding attempts to lure her into drug addiction and the sex trafficking industry.By embracing the victor mindset Janae became the hero she always needed. Through her story, Janae has been committed to giving back to the very community she rose from. She has created multiple programs geared at mentoring at-risk youth towards creating a better future for themselves. She also uses her social media influence to provide necessities to the homeless in her community. Janae has been married for 15 years and currently lives in San Antonio with her husband and two beautiful daughters.Support the show

Links1. “The Navy, In Black and White,” by CAPT John Cordle and LCDR Reuben Keith Green, USNI Proceedings, February 2022.2. “Revisiting the Navy's Beard Policy, With an Eye Toward Inclusion,” by CAPT John Cordle, USNI Blog, July 22, 2021.3. “The Case for Renaming the USS John C. Stennis,” by LCDR Reuben Keith Green, USNI Proceedings, June 2020.4. “Shut Up and Listen: Leadership Means Listening,” by CAPT John Cordle, USNI Blog, August 10, 2017.5. “Study Finds Beard Waivers Slow Promotion, Mostly Affecting Black Airmen,” by Oriana Pawlyk, July 15, 2021.

Join Brandon Magierowski with his guest, Jeremy Hans, as they talk about investing in RV parks. Jeremy is a co-founder of Climb Capital and has been an active multifamily real estate investor since 2010. He shares his journey from multifamily syndications and his pivot to the RV parks asset type. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 1. Jeremy's background in real estate 2. The rundown when it comes to RV park investing 3. About his company, Climb Capital 4. Property management for RV parks 5. RV park marketing: how is it done? 6. And so much more! ~ About Jeremy Hans: Jeremy is a co-founder of Climb Capital and has been an active multifamily real estate investor since 2010. He focuses on value-add properties, specializing in apartments and mobile home communities. Jeremy completed his MBA from the University of Florida in 2016 and has experience analyzing, acquiring, and managing multifamily properties. He has an active and passive portfolio across the Southeast and Texas. A native of Allen, TX, Jeremy attended the University of Oklahoma on a Navy ROTC scholarship graduating with a degree in Communication. As a naval officer, he served as an MH-60S helicopter pilot, deploying multiple times onboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He continues to serve in the Naval Reserves as an advanced helicopter flight instructor. Jeremy and his family call Pensacola, FL home. He is happily married to his wife of 13 years, Heidi. They have three children and are active members of their local church, where Jeremy serves as a deacon, a connection group leader for young families, and teaches multiple personal finance classes. ~ You can find Jeremy Hans on . . . Website: https://climbcapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyhans/ ~ Connect with Brandon! Info Page: https://www.flowcode.com/page/brandon-magierowski Website: https://realfocus.org/gorilla-state-investing-podcast/ Investor Registration: https://realfocus.org/investors/

Vice Admiral Boxall was commissioned in 1984 and went on to become a surface warfare officer whose time in the navy included the commander of carrier strike Group 3 aboard the USS John C Stennis. He had command of the USS Lake Erie the USS Carney and was the executive officer of the USS Hue city. He served tours as a combat systems officer aboard the USS Simpson and the USS Ramage and was a division officer on the USS Merrell and USS Kinkaid. Currently, he is serving as the director for force structure resources and assessment which is the J8 on the joint staff.

Jeremy Hans is a commercial real estate investor that has experience in multifamily, mobile home parks, and RV parks. He walks us through how he has acquired over 35 million in real estate while being a full-time, active duty in the military.  SPONSOR:Interested in passive investing opportunities? Visit CanovoCapital.com to learn moreWE DISCUSS:His full-time military career.How he started investing in real estate.How he learned the importance of leveraging.His property portfolio.How he managed to work full-time while building his real estate investment business.His thoughts on the different asset types.How he managed to work on value add projects even without having experience in it.His experience on bringing in partners who expect a return on their investment.The details of his 42-unit deal in Alabama.His biggest win.His biggest mistake.His best advice for someone just starting.KEY QUOTE:"Decide what your niche is going to be and then just stay in that niche and work at it as hard as you possibly can.”ABOUT OUR GUEST:Jeremy has been an active multifamily real estate investor since 2010. He focuses on value-add workforce properties, specializing in apartments, mobile home parks, and RV park communities. He currently has over $35million assets under management, has completed multiple full cycle commercial deals, and is experienced in analyzing, acquiring, and managing multifamily properties. As a deal sponsor/general partner he has a track record of clear communication, effective asset management, and successful deal completion. He completed his MBA from the University of Florida in 2016 and has an active and passive portfolio across the Southeast and Texas. A native of Allen, TX, Jeremy attended the University of Oklahoma on a Navy ROTC scholarship graduating with a degree in Communication. As a Naval Officer, he served as a MH-60S Helicopter Pilot, deploying multiple times onboard the aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He continues to serve in the Naval Reserves as an Advanced Helicopter Flight Instructor.Jeremy and his family call Pensacola, FL home. He is happily married to his wife of 12 years, Heidi, and they have three children. When not working Jeremy can be found serving at church, reading, or riding bikes with his kids. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://climbcapital.com/CONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.apartmentinvestingjourney.com/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE

This week I am Getting Old with two friends I made onboard the USS John C Stennis. Noah Wheeler is an easy going adventure nut who just wants to have fun and you'll see a lot of his antics in this episode. Isaiah Garcia is a former ambassador for Z Crew USA. We talk about why people join the military, fun stories of our time in, and how loss while in service can affect an already fractured mentality.

This week I sit down with Carl Lindau, a Nuclear Electrician onboard the USS John C Stennis. We discuss the nuclear pipeline and stresses from being at the highest level of military mental capacity. We also talk about being deployed and interests to pursue after military service. Intro and Outro brought to you by Michael Ramir.

Episode: 104 Jeremy Hans Join David Pere and Alexander Felice with their guest, Jeremy Hans as they talk about Jeremy's experiences and his journey on how he became successful in real estate. Jeremy shared his experiences and his knowledge of how to do business. They also gave tips on how to be successful in investing in real estate and the stock markets. Grab a pen and take notes and let's start investing! In this episode, you'll learn: Jeremy's successful journey with stock markets and investments Stock market, how to invest and what you'll get after investing in it Investing in properties, stock markets can be successful There will be times that you' lose, but don't give up, everybody needs to learn, mostly with their experience And much more! ~ Jeremy Hans graduated from the University of Oklahoma he commissioned into the US Navy and attended flight training. He was winged as a Helicopter Pilot in July of 2009 and moved to San Diego, CA to fly the MH-60S helicopter. There he was stationed with HSC-8 deploying multiple times including twice on the aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis during Fifth Fleet deployments. He was fully qualified in the aircraft and also served as Assistant Training, Operations, and SAR Officer. His shore tour was at HT-8 in Milton, FL as an instructor in the TH-57B/C. He focused on instructing the newest students and had over 40 on-wings and numerous Bravo Checkrides. He was extended in 2016 to help gap an instructor shortage and finished with over 2000 hours in the TH-57. He was qualified as a Contact, Instrument, Navigation, and Formation Instructor, Assistant NATOPS instructor, Instrument Check Pilot, and he additionally flew at the Instructor Training Unit. Following his time on Active Duty, he affiliated with the Naval Reserves and was selected to fly at HT-18. Again filling an instructor shortage he took full-time orders as the Reserve Department Head and to join the team bringing a new training helicopter to Navy Rotary Training. While stationed in San Diego he began investing in real estate. They started with a fourplex, Heidhe and he lived in one unit while renovating and renting out the other units. Over time they increased the quality of the property and eventually sold after doubling the value. After moving to Florida they began a focused real estate investment plan. They wholesale properties to local flippers provided private money lending and eventually purchased and managed a small mobile home park and apartments. From 2016 and on they sponsor group real estate purchases and raise investor capital for large commercial properties while also investing with other sponsors in the apartment and mobile park deals around the country, currently having ownership in over 600 units. ~ You can find Jeremy Hans on… Website https://www.jeremyhans.com/ Connect with David Pere and Alexander Felice! https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQElNqStWjEBDFNVnXkh1ng Hey team, The quote for this one is from the host Alexander Felice: "Everybody needs to learn. I am not as smart as I thought I was, but I think of people, especially people who are entrepreneurial are prone to thinking that they're smarter than, especially, if you are actually smarter than your peers, you might think that you're smarter than you actually are. Which gives you trouble."   Advice to an 18-20-year old: Invest in yourself, and be willing to take risks when you're young. - Recommended resource(s): Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads by Larry Loftis https://amzn.to/3eY9EOg - Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/ Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/ - SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE - Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/ - My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos! THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR'S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

Ultimately, we’ve come to a point when we have lived at the limit of a good enough life in a broken society.We feel like I have reached the edge of the “minimum” life. People are searching for something more in every possible idea, belief, self-help book, television show, and celebrity spokespersons but we know only God can take us to the next stage in our lives.Jesus Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21When Jesus entered the city on Sunday, Palm Sunday, he was greeted by cheering crowds proclaiming Him king much to the dismay of the religious leaders, Pontius Pilot, and the 10th Roman Legion, who had taken up residence in the Antonia Fortress to control the enormous crowds that swelled the city during Passover. A time where the normal population of Jerusalem grew from 100,000 to over a million people in a matter of days. Jewish unrest was rampant during the time of Jesus with numerous radical rebellions and uprising occurring all throughout Palestine. The northern territory of Galilee, Jesus’s home, was a fountain of radical thought and revolutionary movements during this time, around 32 A.D. Jesus entering the city, on Passover, with a million frustrated Jews, and the crowds loudly proclaiming him King was more than volatileThe Jewish leaders would have been shocked and outraged at Jesus’s behavior at the temple, chasing out the money changers and the Romans were on high alert because of the events surrounding Jesus in the city.The Delegation Confronts Jesus – Matthew 21 and 22The Parable of the Wedding Feast – Matthew 22:1-14“And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, 3 and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. 4 Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.”’ 5 But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, 6 while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. 7 The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. 8 Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. 9 Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ 10 And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests. 11 “But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. 12 And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. 13 Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.”The warning in these two parables is if we do not continue to cultivate Christians in the correct way based on biblical truths, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from us and given to someone else. This is regardless of how big our church may be, how many members we have, how famous we are on tv, how many books we sell, or speaking engagements we book.We are all equal in the eyes of God and the Holy Spirit and we can just as easily grieve the Holy Spirit in ways potentially detrimental to our relationship with Christ, which we will go into more detail in later discussions.Just because we stand and say, “I believe” during a church service doesn’t insure we will inherit the Kingdom of God. It is so much more in the relationship, the way we live out our lives for Christ and being present in the Holy Spirit than it is just to say a couple words and join a bible study.Why is this important as we come to the next stage in life in partnership with the Holy Spirit? We’ve discussed “where” we are. Before we discuss “how” to get there, I believe it’s important we talk about “why” first. Why Now?Revelation 7:9 (ESV)A Great Multitude from Every Nation: “After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands,”There are 85 verses in the Bible stating Jesus will not return again until the Word of God has reach:a) All the peoplesb) The whole worldc) Every tribe and language and people and nationd) Every kneee) Every tongueWhat is a people group?“An ethno-linguistic group with a common self-identity that is shared by the various members. For strategic purposes it is the largest group within which the Gospel can spread without encountering barriers of understanding or acceptance.”11,757 people groups (7.6 billion people)How many are unreached?7.088 unreached people groups (4.5 billion people)“A people group is considered unreached (UPG) when there is no indigenous community of believing Christians able to engage this people group with church planting. Technically speaking, the percentage of evangelical Christians in this people group is less than 2 percent.”How many are unreached unengaged?3,159 unengaged unreached people groups (238 million people)“Unreached people groups are unengaged (UUPG) when there is no church planting strategy, consistent with evangelical faith and practice, under way. Gathering believers and planting churches are the keys to establishing an effective and multiplying presence among these people groups.”Table 71 – YWAM Group. 25 ministries bringing the gospel to the remaining tongues and people group of the World. Reaching every Unengaged Unreached People Group (UUPG). The goal is to establish a strong and viable church within each of the UPGs, so that the number of UPGs is reduced to zero. By 2020, Onestory.org, will be initiating such work in more than 5,500 UPGs (unreached people groups) by the year 2020. By 2025, all of the plans to reach the UUPG’s will be submitted by the teams we saw in the video. By 2026, all of the plans will be approved and will begin implementation. Again, we ask, why now?Because the minimum requirements for the second coming will have been met, completing the prophecy that before Christ will come again every tongue and people group will have heard the word of God.Now, let me be clear, I am not prophesying that I know when and where the second coming will take place. “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.” – Matthew 24:36. What I am saying is boxes will all be checked, and the stage will be set for the second coming. God could choose not to come for another 500 years but the urgency remains the same.Matthew 25:14-3019 “After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money.” We cannot know when but we know we have to be prepared to give an account. We can’t waste anytime in performing our duties now for when God comes again. The time is now. The urgency is now.Urgency and Immediacy just Like When John wrote the Book of Revelations“However, if we were to canvass the prophetic utterances of the Hebrew Bible and the phenomenon of prophecy within the New Testament and early Christian worship, we might instead arrive at the conclusion that, while prophecy could include a predictive element, it was primarily a declaration of God’s action in the present. In these cases, prophecy served as an announcement of God’s evaluation of the present actions of God’s people, diagnosing problems and calling for realignment with God’s values.” – https://blog.logos.com/2016/08/3-mistakes-people-make-reading-revelation/We will never know for certain if the book of Revelations actually comes true unless we are around for the events to occur or we are in heaven. What we can know for certain was the expressed urgency of the writing that mirrored the cultural context of where John was and the events that happened, precluding him to write the text with the assistance of the Holy Spirit.The sense of immediacy with which John writes made it sound like the events would occur within the current generation of peoples. However, when it did not occur because the prophecy of Revelations 7:9, which we previously discussed, had not come to pass, the Christians of the day made written copies of the manuscripts; in order to, disseminate them throughout the nations. This brings up a concept which we will talk more about in later sessions having to do with the two forms of God’s will we see in the Bible relating to The Hidden will of God and the Revealed Will of God.How do we get to the next stage in life in partnership with the Holy Spirit? Now that we’ve discussed the current cultural climate and why it’s important that we begin now, we can now discuss the how and introduce the ministry in our discussion on what we need to do.“There is the right way and then there is everything else which is inferior. Everything can be backed up and documented. You cannot do something that is new.” – Dave Berke,Dave is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, fighter pilot, ground combat leader. He was an F/A-18 pilot deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he served as the Training Officer, the senior staff pilot responsible for conduct of the TOPGUN course.We are at a pivotal moment in our world history where nearly every possible idea or iteration of an idea has already been developed or created. The same can be said about God’s word. The bible in its latest canon, is the living word of God and it is infallible. Therefore, every possible way of sharing God’s word has been conceived and performed. All of the moments in its rich history tie beautifully into the dynamics of our human history.History is commonly referred to as, God’s Story because after all, we were all created by God and I believe that all wisdom and understanding comes from Him, therefore it is His Story to us so that we may learn everything we need to know to be better men and better followers for His Kingdom.What do we have to believe?1. We believe God is the King above all kings2. We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God3. We believe in the Holy Spirit, its power and its presence in us4. We believe in Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross5. We believe in the resurrection and that Jesus conquered death6. We believe in the Holy Spirits calling for us7. We believe He is coming back againWhat we have to avoid:We are always competing for money and market share. Enough! We aren’t competing and we are not separate. We are all part of one body of Christ. I would prefer not to use secular media as a quote for a scripture-based training program, however, in this case I found it quite fitting: “Winter is coming. We stand together or we all die” – Tyrion Lannister, Game of ThronesThe objective is to take back territory from the darkness not to squabble and fight amongst ourselves for donor bases. The sooner we all wake up to that the more equipped to tackle the real enemy we will be.We cannot be naïve to the enemy’s tacticsThree Questions:1. How do we improve the Kingdom?2. How do we improve the lives of others?3. How do we improve our own lives?When we can search for answer to these three foundational questions, we then begin to understand what is truly at stake.

In this episode of PoPolitickin, we politick with Big Zay Mack. Big Zay Mack hails from Columbus, MS. Growing up in "America's Birthplace of Music", as the state's motto alludes to, music came naturally to him. Freestyles turned into writing songs. A thing about Zay that stands out is that he is an Active Duty Sailor in the United States Navy. He has deployed to Iraq and deployed twice on the USS John C Stennis. While on the John C Stennis, he recorded songs for his mixtape, "Undrafted All Star". As time progressed, his skills improved learning different cadences and song structures. He has notable bodies of work including "The Dangers Of Sleeping", "S.H.O.T.S.", "Last Call" and his first debut album, King of Trunk Muzik. He has worked with the likes of Project Pat, DeLorean, L.E.$., Dolla Black, Fiend, and Tito Lopez.

POTUS made his pitch for the wall, a Governor pitches veterans to retire in Nebraska and we'll hear why CVR Host, Phil Briggs, believes he forged the way for pagan religious services aboard carrier USS John C Stennis. Plus IAVA's Melissa Bryant talk about the issues they will fight for this year, including college tuition payments and cannabis.

Navy e-Learning Updates Web Address, Sailor Found Deceased on USS John C Stennis Identified

Dave Berke is a retired Marine Corps officer and combat veteran. As an F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he was dual-qualified in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and served as the Training Officer, the senior ... Read More

David Berke is a retired Marine Corps officer and combat veteran. As an F/A-18 pilot he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he was dual qualified in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and served as the Training Officer, the senior staff pilot responsible for conduct of the TOPGUN course. He then served as an ANGLICO Forward Air Controller supporting the Army’s 1st Armored Division during extensive urban combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq in 2006. He was the only Marine selected to fly the F-22 Raptor having served as an exchange officer at the Air Force’s 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron as the Division Commander. He became the first operational pilot ever to fly and be qualified in the F-35B, serving as the Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps’ first F-35 squadron from 2012-2014. He earned his Master’s degree in International Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies with a concentration in Strategic Studies. He is now a leadership consultant at Echelon Front.

John C. Stennis Completes Sea Trials Early, USS Rushmore to Begin OSMI

Vice President Joe Biden visits USS John C. Stennis during RIMPAC and Marines practice helicopter raid training with Australian Army and Indonesian Marines.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, we highlight Sailors participating in key events within the 7th Fleet area of operations, and U.S. service members work hand-in-hand with their Philippine counterparts during Exercise Balikatan 2016.

A British Royal Navy pilot gets a closer look and Sasebo Fire Department hosts the 5th ITLS training.