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  • The 1-2-25 edition of The View from the Front podcast.

    The 1-2-25 edition of The View from the Front podcast.
    Jan 2 2025
    Hi everyone! Thank you for being here. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some scripture from the Bible (without being too pushy). My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life). I’ve got timestamps below on the various topics, as well as source notes you can refer to.Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week. If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:Timestamps:Timestamp: 2:09. US announces $2.5 billion in new Ukraine aidTimestamp: 6:07. Ukraine shows Russia it has moves it can make on the world’s chessboard, as well, as it offers a massive food aid package to Syria and opens an honorary consulate there. It also is asking the rebels in charge of the country to close the Russian bases inside Syria.Timestamp: 8:34. Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing hard-won land in Kursk to Russia. Plus, the 2024 summary of how much land Russia captured inside Ukraine, how many troops it lost in doing so, and how Russia’s momentum is slowing.Timestamp: 15:43. Finland seizes a Russian ship after another cable was cut in an undersea power cable.Timestamp: 20:02. A Ukrainian sea drone has just downed a Russian helicopter, while damaging a second one, in what is a “historic first” in the art of warfare.Timestamp: 29:30. Ukraine has now begun arming some of its drones with shotguns to take down Russia’s drones.Timestamp: 34:32. Let me end by sharing some encouragement for my Christian brothers and sisters out there.Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.Ukraine news:US announces $2.5 billion in new Ukraine aidThe United States Monday announced nearly $2.5 billion in new aid for Ukraine as part of a surge of assistance in the waning days of the Biden administration.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement the aid includes air defense munitions, counter-drone munitions, ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, anti-tank weapons and artillery munitions.U.S. President Joe Biden said the aid “will provide Ukraine with both an immediate influx of capabilities that it continues to use to great effect on the battlefield and longer-term supplies of air defense, artillery, and other critical weapons systems.”Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing hard-won land in Kursk to RussiaWhat to know about Finland, Russia's 'shadow fleet' and a severed undersea cableAs Finland seizes Russian ship, Estonia launches naval patrolsOne of Ukraine’s drone boats just shot down a Russian helicopter, while damaging a second Russian helicopterExclusive: Rare access to Ukraine’s sea drones, part of Ukraine’s fightback in the Black SeaLet me end by sharing some encouragement for my Christian brothers and sisters out there. (Please listen to podcast episode recorded above.)By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. Here’s the page: PTSD. As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below. I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Christian or not. And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber. Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://...
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    39 mins
  • Why Russia is fighting so hard in Ukraine? And why I'd probably fight, as well. An interview with Christian Ray Flores

    Why Russia is fighting so hard in Ukraine? And why I'd probably fight, as well. An interview with Christian Ray Flores
    Dec 26 2024
    Hi everyone! Thank you for being here. This week, I have a special edition of the show. I interview Christian Ray Flores about his perspective in regard to why so many Russians actually support Vladimir Putin, and why Russia is fighting so hard — sending so many of its men to fight (and die) in Ukraine.Honest to goodness, for the first time, it makes sense to me.Flores lived in Russia for twenty years, and he knows the country well and has many friends still there. (Some who even still serve in legislative bodies.)Flores also knows a lot about loving America. He has witnessed a military coup in Chile, a civil war in Mozambique, and the fall of the USSR while he lived there. In fact, all of this led to him writing a book called the “Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America: A Love Letter from an Immigrant.”I think you’ll learn a lot about Russia and why we shouldn’t take America for granted by the time you end the show. I really hope you enjoy the interview. Here’s his book that we discuss:And here is the Xponential Scorecard Assessment that he discusses toward the end of the episode. Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week. If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. Here’s the page: PTSD. As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below. I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not. And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber. Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That’s it for this edition. Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things? Go here:Want to talk to me directly?Email me at the following address: stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏May God bless you,Stan R. MitchellP.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront Get full access to The View from the Front Podcast. By Stan R. Mitchell. at stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe
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    59 mins
  • The 12-19-24 edition of The View from the Front podcast.

    The 12-19-24 edition of The View from the Front podcast.
    Dec 19 2024
    Hi everyone! Thank you for being here. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some scripture from the Bible (without being too pushy). My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life). I’ve got timestamps below on the various topics, as well as source notes you can refer to.Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week. If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:Timestamps:Timestamp: 4:39. Let’s cover this drone hysteria happening over New Jersey and other states.Timestamp: 11:57. The share of Americans who want to see the US more engaged in international events is on the rise, growing by 15 percentage points to 57% in the last year, according to a survey conducted after the November election.Timestamp: 19:16. Three stories about Ukraine you need to know about, and a heck of a rant about my frustrations with Americans who don’t want to support aiding Ukraine.Timestamp: 46:49. Let me end by sharing some encouragement for my Christian brothers and sisters out there.Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.Feedback on the last episode:U.S. news:Let’s address the hysteria over drones.Ukraine news:Russian oil tankers split in two by strong storms in the Black SeaLet me end by sharing some encouragement for my Christian brothers and sisters out there.As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below. I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not. And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber. Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That’s it for this edition. Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things? Go here:Want to talk to me directly?Email me at the following address: authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. : )Love and peace,Stan R. MitchellP.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront Get full access to The View from the Front Podcast. By Stan R. Mitchell. at stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe
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    59 mins
  • Syria has fallen, and that means a LOT for a lot of countries; plus, many other stories.

    Syria has fallen, and that means a LOT for a lot of countries; plus, many other stories.
    Dec 12 2024
    Hi everyone! Thank you for being here. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some scripture from the Bible (without being too pushy). My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life). I’ve got timestamps below on the various topics, as well as source notes you can refer to.Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week. If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:Timestamps:Timestamp: 1:02. Bashar al-Assad flees Syria more than 13 years after an uprising against him began during the Arab Spring.Timestamp: 3:07. US Mission to defeat ISIS remains ongoing in Syria. Is the US helping to destroy chemical weapons in Syria?Timestamp: 8:42. What the downfall of the Syrian government means in a larger context -- both for the world and for Russia. Also, how it affects Russia’s ability to project power, as well as the reputation African countries perceive Russia to have. (Could Russia save them if Russia couldn’t save Syria?)Timestamp: 16:52. Of the Arab Spring countries… Following brave and dangerous protests, how many of them ended up being better off (with thriving democracies)? You probably don’t want to know, but I’ll tell you.Timestamp: 19:07. A look at how little ground Russia has taken the past year, while suffering (on average) 1,500 casualties a day. Also, the US gives $20bn to Ukraine funded by seized Russian assetsTimestamp: 20:28. China is using an “anaconda strategy” to squeeze Taiwan, and the pressure is causing real strain inside Taiwan.Timestamp: 26:09. Could a blockade of Taiwan by China work?Timestamp: 35:27. Does the Marine Corps or American forces have any doubts about whether they would prevail in a conflict with China? Let’s hear what the Commandant of the Marine Corps has to say about that.Timestamp: 39:20. Let me end by sharing some encouragement for my Christian brothers and sisters out there.Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.Middle East news:The Assad regime falls. What happens now?DOD's Mission to Defeat ISIS Remains Ongoing in SyriaU.S. working to destroy Syria's remaining chemical weapons, official saysAssad joins list of toppled leaders 13 years after Arab SpringUkraine news:Ukraine war: US gives $20bn loan to Kyiv funded by seized Russian assetsChina news:China is using an “anaconda strategy” to squeeze Taiwan from The EconomistMarine Corps commandant completes combat fitness test 11 months after open heart surgeryLet me end by sharing some encouragement for my Christian brothers and sisters out there.As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below. I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not. And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber. Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That’s it for this edition. ...
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  • How Trump may handle talks with Russia over Ukraine; plus, many other stories.

    How Trump may handle talks with Russia over Ukraine; plus, many other stories.
    Dec 5 2024
    Hi everyone! Thank you for being here. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some scripture from the Bible (without being too pushy). My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life). I’ve got timestamps below on the various topics, as well as source notes you can refer to.Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week. If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:Timestamps:Timestamp: 0:37. How will Donald Trump handle the war in Ukraine?Timestamp: 7:25. A reminder of how different Western nations fight compared to Russia and Iran.Timestamp: 16:53. How the surprise setbacks in Syria show the true weakness of Russia and Iran.Timestamp: 23:28. China rams another ship near the Phillippines.Timestamp: 25:54. Let’s talk about God for a moment.Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.U.S. news:How will Donald Trump handle the war in Ukraine? from The Economist. “Trump won’t be played for a sucker,” argues Matthew Kroenig of the Atlantic Council, a think-tank in Washington, who recently co-wrote an article for The Economist with Michael Waltz, whom Mr Trump has chosen as his national security adviser. “He will walk away from a bad deal.” Mr Trump, insiders say, fears a failure in Ukraine would dent his popularity, just as the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 hurt President Joe Biden.Mr Waltz has acknowledged that America may need leverage to extract better terms from Mr Putin. He has suggested that America expand gas exports, crack down on Russian oil sales, provide more weapons to Ukraine and ease restrictions on their use if Mr Putin does not come to the table. Kurt Volker, who served as a special envoy to Ukraine during Mr Trump’s first term, suggests Mr Trump’s approach might initially be simple: a demand to “stop the war” without conditions.Others in MAGA-land are also thinking about how a deal might be enforced. Keith Kellogg, a retired general whom Mr Trump this week picked as special envoy to Russia and Ukraine, and Fred Fleitz, a CIA veteran at a pro-Trump think-tank, have proposed that America “continue to arm Ukraine…to ensure Russia will make no further advances and will not attack again after a ceasefire”. Ukraine would not be asked to cede territory and America and its allies would lift sanctions and normalize ties only if Russia were to sign a settlement “acceptable to Ukraine”. If Mr Trump were to embrace these proposals, Ukrainians would be delighted.A reminder of how different Western nations fight compared to Russia and Iran. The following comments come from Chief of the Defense Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin:Reminder: Russian toll in Syria battle was 300 killed and woundedSyria crumbles…Syrian rebels have taken Aleppo, the country’s second biggest city.China continues its antics:Philippines says China’s coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vesselYour Bible lesson for the week:Let’s end the show with a quick Bible lesson.The Bible clearly says to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, and I can say that I’ve done so before returning to the faith. I’ve studied Hinduism and Islam, and even became a Zen Buddhist — or what they call Chan Buddhism in China — for a good five years or so. And I know if you study these religions yourself, I think you will find them lacking and that they will leave you desiring more. But go ahead and study then if you wish, it will only get you to the true solution faster. Now, as a reminder, I did launch a new podcast that focuses solely on faith. You can find it below. As a final scripture reminder, do not grow weary in doing good. Even if you’re just helping one hungry kid or donating one school backpack, that might not solve world hunger or fix everything in our country (or your neighborhood), but you are doing good. So, don’t feel overwhelmed by ...
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  • Joe Rogan goes off about Ukraine, and could GOP Senators halt Trump's isolationism?

    Joe Rogan goes off about Ukraine, and could GOP Senators halt Trump's isolationism?
    Nov 28 2024
    Hi everyone! Thank you for being here. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some scripture from the Bible (without being too pushy), and then talk about PTSD and depression (since life is hard and the veteran suicide rate is FAR too high). My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week. If you’d like to support the show:You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:Timestamps:Timestamp: 2:17. Joe Rogan makes big news with his comments about Ukraine. We’ll cover what he said and some pushback to those comments, as well.Timestamp: 32:11. Republican Senator goes viral with blazing takedown of those who want to negotiate peace with Putin.Timestamp: 47:53 How intense operations and combat fatigue can make you wish you were almost dead (or really dead).Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.Joe Rogan Slammed for ‘Repeating Russian Propaganda’ on His PodcastJoe Rogan claims Zelensky was exhibiting “cocaine-like behavior”Ruble tumbles as Russia’s war economy comes under increasing strainUS Treasury targets Russia's Gazprombank with new sanctionsNorth Korean Troops Sent to Russia Are 'Gorging on Pornography'Ukraine doubles down on psychological campaign against North Korean troopsRepublican Senator Goes Viral With Blazing Takedown Of Those Who Want to Negotiate Peace With PutinTrump’s McConnell problemSen. Mitch McConnell to focus on defense in new roleAn interview worth listening to.What would you do if you got a Stage Four cancer diagnosis?In the episode below, I interview Tom Cannon about his faith journey as he navigates a Stage Four cancer diagnosis. His story, his faith in God, and his wisdom are something you don't want to miss.As a final scripture reminder, do not grow weary in doing good. Even if you’re just helping one hungry kid or donating one school backpack, that might not solve world hunger or fix everything in our country (or your neighborhood), but you are doing good. So, don’t feel overwhelmed by the size of the world’s problems. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here. Finally, be a part of some community, if nothing else. Before we end, I always like to end each week’s edition with this one:So, if you’re one of those people who say you’re a good moral person and you don’t need God or Christianity to be good, then I’m challenging you to be REALLY good and be the reason someone smiles. We need more people to be a light in the world. And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber. Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, here’s the book that I mentioned.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share. (And in that line of thinking, it seems like all the social media sites I’m on throttle down my posts when they have a link to Substack, so if you could forward this to a person or two that might be interested, and ask them to consider signing up for free, it’d sure help me a lot!)The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That’s it for this edition. Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things? Go here:Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock ...
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  • Celebrating 1,000 days of Ukraine defending itself, plus lots of news on Russia, China, and the benefit of courage

    Celebrating 1,000 days of Ukraine defending itself, plus lots of news on Russia, China, and the benefit of courage
    Nov 21 2024
    Hi everyone! Thank you for being here. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some scripture from the Bible (without being too pushy), and then talk about PTSD and depression (since life is hard and the veteran suicide rate is FAR too high). My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week. If you’d like to support the show:You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:Timestamps:Timestamp: 17:10. Celebrating 1,000 days of Ukraine defending itself (plus lots of recent news happening there, including long-range strikes, defense of Pokrovsk, use of landmines, etc).Timestamp: 37:29. Russia continues its hybrid warfare. Germany (and the West) shrugs.Timestamp: 1:11:22. China drops hefty sentences on people who dare wish for democracy.Timestamp: 1:15:38. Let’s talk about God for a moment.Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)Ukraine news:The Ukrainian Defense of Pokrovsk Has Compelled Russia to Change Its Approach in Eastern UkraineCrimean BridgeEuropean officials cry sabotage after two internet cables are cut in the Baltic SeaChina to lock up Hong Kong protestors. (Link to recording of that.)Your Bible lesson for the week:Let’s end the show with a quick Bible lesson.As a reminder, I did launch a new podcast that focuses solely on faith. You can find it below. As a final scripture reminder, do not grow weary in doing good. Even if you’re just helping one hungry kid or donating one school backpack, that might not solve world hunger or fix everything in our country (or your neighborhood), but you are doing good. So, don’t feel overwhelmed by the size of the world’s problems. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here. Finally, be a part of some community, if nothing else. Before we end, I always like to end each week’s edition with this one:So, if you’re one of those people who say you’re a good moral person and you don’t need God or Christianity to be good, then I’m challenging you to be REALLY good and be the reason someone smiles. We need more people to be a light in the world. And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber. Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, here’s the book that I mentioned.Oh, I forgot to say that I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share. (And in that line of thinking, it seems like all the social media sites I’m on throttle down my posts when they have a link to Substack, so if you could forward this to a person or two that might be interested, and ask them to consider signing up for free, it’d sure help me a lot!)The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That’s it for this edition. Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things? Go here:Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link to my faith newsletter: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of ...
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  • Walking 1,100 miles across the Middle East (and at least a hundred years) with author Miles Spencer

    Walking 1,100 miles across the Middle East (and at least a hundred years) with author Miles Spencer
    Nov 18 2024
    Hey guys, welcome to The View from the Front.My name is Stan, and I'm thrilled you all have joined me.As I said a couple of weeks ago, I am going to start doing some interviews with the podcast, and tonight I am delighted to offer my first one.This interview is with Miles Spencer, and Miles Spencer and myself talk a lot about the Middle East.We talk about everything from the Crusades to how the borderlines were drawn after World War I and World War II. We talk about oil. We talk about Lawrence of Arabia, the film.We talk about T.E. Lawrence, who actually was the hero behind the film, as well as his book, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, which is back from 1926.And really, we just cover the 100-plus most recent years of the conflict that's been happening in the Middle East.Also, what some of the possibilities for peace and a reset in the Middle East is, since we now have a couple of things happening, with the new Trump administration coming into office. So we've got a change of administrations in the United States.We've also got Iran, who has really been hit back pretty hard by Israel, with Israel decapitating Hamas in the south and Hezbollah in the north, and also almost appearing impervious in its ability to attack Iran's defense industries and the potential to attack again.So there's kind of an interesting bit of timing happening in the Middle East. So I thought this was a perfect time to talk to someone who not only wrote a book about the Middle East, but Miles and his co-author literally walked 1,100 miles through the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria.They know a lot about Israel and those countries, and he shares some of that insight in this interview that I'm about to share with you guys.Now we do jump back and forth a bit on some topics you may not be totally familiar with, so I'll have some links in the episode notes about that film Lawrence of Arabia, as well as T.E. Lawrence, who did so much work for the British Army and for the Allies back in the earlier 1900s.So I have links to those so you can find out just a bit more about them easily.And with that out of the way, I hope you enjoy. You can hear it either on this page or on the stations below. Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.* The Balfour Declaration was a public statement issued by the British Government in 1917 during the First World War announcing its support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine, then an Ottoman region with a small minority Jewish population.* Lawrence of Arabia (film)* T. E. LawrenceBook link for the reference book by Miles Spencer. And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.Want to talk to me directly?Email me at the following address: authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. : )Love and peace,Stan R. MitchellP.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.Finally, I also write a faith blog about God and the Bible. (As a child, I was wounded badly by the church and left it to study other religions, before returning to the faith of my roots.)#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront Get full access to The View from the Front Podcast. By Stan R. Mitchell. at stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe
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