• Debunking the myth that NATO and the US provoked Russia into invading Ukraine
    Nov 14 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: 03:34. Russia is doomed. (Something to think about.)Timestamp: 11:12. Did America and NATO provoke Russia into invading Ukraine? They did not. Here’s the inaccurate telling of that view that’s spreading on social media.Timestamp: 18:39. And here’s the de-bunking of that viral (and false) video.Timestamp: 36:48. What the election of Trump means for Ukraine?Timestamp: 51:56. Let’s talk about God for a moment. Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.No, the US didn’t “provoke” the war in UkraineI based what I shared regarding God this week on a sermon that was shared by Pastor Roc Collins. You can learn more about him and his book here: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. 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:Before we end, I always like to end each week’s edition with this one: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. (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 Americans are decent, loving, great people.Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.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 #...
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  • Trump has won. What this means for America and the world
    Nov 7 2024
    Headline: up to 80 characters.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: 0:38. Lots of post-election thoughts with the selection of Trump as President.Timestamp: 46:31. Have you heard that China has hacked our telecommunications system? And that they are likely spying on members of Congress and other intelligence folks in what is the biggest breach of national security in at least the past ten years?!Timestamp: 1:05:40. Let’s talk about God for a moment. .Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.Bill Ackman’s tweet that I read.My political post that I referenced. Zelenskyy’s tweet to Trump. China news:Other source notes referenced:China Paid Pro-CCP Agitators To Clash With DissentersGangsters, Money and Murder: How Chinese Organized Crime Is Dominating America’s Illegal Marijuana Market40 Officers of China’s National Police Charged in Transnational Repression Schemes Targeting U.S. ResidentsRussia behind Litvinenko murder, rules European rights courtU.K. mother killed by nerve agentYour 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. 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: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. (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 Americans are decent, loving, great people.Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.Love and peace,Stan R. 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 ...
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  • Israel strikes back against Iran, and Russia appears to be gasping
    Oct 31 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: 0:38. Small announcement regarding the show, as well as some encouragement for men.Timestamp: 6:23. Israel hits back at Iran. What it means. How Iran might respond.Timestamp: 16:04. Several news items regarding the war in Ukraine that you need to know.Timestamp: 35:33. New ‘Great Game’ unfolds in Pacific as U.S. and China bie for backing.Timestamp: 44:19. Three quick updates on Haiti, Sudan, and Afghanistan.Timestamp: 47:40. Let’s cover a few verses from the Bible, which I hope will encourage you.Timestamp: 55:20. A few words for those dealing with depression, PTSD, or harmful thoughts.Timestamp: 1:01:32. Some final words of unity, as well as more info about me and my books. Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.Middle East news:Israel hits IranSatellite images show damage at Iran military sites after Israel attackIsrael took out primary Iranian air defenses, left it ‘essentially naked’ – reportUkraine news:Putin Admits Economic 'Difficulties' as Interest Rates SkyrocketChina news:New ‘Great Game’ Unfolds in Pacific as U.S., China Vie for BackingBloomberg — Island nations scattered across the Pacific Ocean are at the center of an intensifying competition between China and the US for maritime routes, deep-water ports and other strategic assets in what the Lowy Institute calls a new “Great Game.”The countries’ proximity to key shipping lanes and the communication cables that criss-cross the Pacific floor, together with fisheries and seabed minerals, also encourage the rivalry, Lowy said in a report on Wednesday. But it’s the region’s maritime location between Asia, North America and Australia that is set to keep it at the forefront of major powers’ defense strategies.“The Pacific’s geopolitical landscape is increasingly crowded, with multiple powers vying for influence,” report authors Mihai Sora, Jessica Collins and Meg Keen said. “China is expanding its reach through diplomatic relations, infrastructure projects, and development finance, while traditional partners such as Australia and the US strive to maintain their influence.”That’s a significant turnaround for island leaders who used to complain that western nations didn’t pay enough attention to the region. Lowy warns the new strategic focus is set to challenge good governance and transparency, given opportunities for local political actors to advance narrow interests over what best serves the people of the Pacific.Afghanistan news:As Taliban starts restricting men, too, some regret not speaking up soonerBesides imposing severe rules on women, new laws require men to grow fist-length beards and bar them from imitating non-Muslims in appearance or behavior.Your reminder for the week, in case you duck the scripture in the next part: Be a part of community, if nothing else. Your scripture for the week:Let’s end the show with some scripture, because I know that life is hard and sometimes, you just need to hear something that will lift you up.I always like to share some verses from the Bible, or quotes that touch on the Bible/Jesus, because my Christian faith has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past couple of years, since losing my Mom and now worrying an awful lot about my Dad and his serious memory problems. I’m betting you have something really challenging going on in your life, as well. (And if you don’t, I can guarantee it’s coming. That’s how life goes.) So, I hope by sharing some of these, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll change your life, if you let it. As a reminder, I did launch a new podcast that focuses solely on faith. You can find it below. ...
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  • Israel's upcoming response to Iran, and a speech to inflame our spirits regarding Ukraine
    Oct 24 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: 0:38. Israel takes out the leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar.Timestamp: 5:27. Israel could strike Iran this week. How big will that strike be? I lay out my expectations.Timestamp: 8:41. US bombers hit Houthis; send message to Iran. Timestamp: 13:38. All the latest news happening in Ukraine. Timestamp: 29:15. A motivating speech on why the defense of Ukraine matters.Timestamp: 45:38. The latest on those North Korean troops that have deployed to Russia.Timestamp: 48:25. Let’s cover a few verses from the Bible, which I hope will encourage you.Timestamp: 58:03. A few words for those dealing with depression, PTSD, or harmful thoughts.Timestamp: 1:04:14. Some final words of unity, as well as more info about me and my books.Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.Middle East news:Ukraine news:Moldovans, Very Narrowly, Choose to Look Toward Europe, Not RussiaKremlin sowing chaos with bomb threats and bribery to thwart Moldova's vote to join EU, authorities sayLloyd Austin warns against isolationism and insists Ukraine absolutely can win war against RussiaUS and G7 allies moving forward with $50 billion loanSweden Sends Ukraine Entire Stock of 300 APCsRemarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Austin Confirms North Korea Has Sent Troops to RussiaYour reminder for the week, in case you duck the scripture in the next part: Be a part of community, if nothing else. Your scripture for the week:Let’s end the show with some scripture, because I know that life is hard and sometimes, you just need to hear something that will lift you up.I always like to share some verses from the Bible, or quotes that touch on the Bible/Jesus, because my Christian faith has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past couple of years, since losing my Mom and now worrying an awful lot about my Dad and his serious memory problems. I’m betting you have something really challenging going on in your life, as well. (And if you don’t, I can guarantee it’s coming. That’s how life goes.) So, I hope by sharing some of these, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll change your life, if you let it. 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. And as I said in the podcast, I did launch a new podcast that focuses solely on faith. You can find it below. The final thing that I want to do is something I do in every show. I want to talk to you just for a moment about depression, PTSD, and even suicide for just a moment.I do this because veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age group of folks who haven’t served. But this section isn’t just for veterans. I know we can all get in really low spots in our lives so I just want to remind people that it’s a season. It’s a valley. So when you’re in that thick, deep, tough situation that just seems like you can’t see over it, just remember it. It’s just a season. It’s just a valley, like I said.Now, if you are having serious issues, you can call 988 and select 1 and you can talk to a crisis-line responder anytime day or night. And you can do this whether you’re a civilian or a veteran, but I do know that this is hard to do and I know most of you who are struggling probably won’t do so. As such, I have to be a little mean here because the fact is is when we’ve had a drill instructor or a tough coach in the ...
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Is a negotiated peace even a reality for Ukraine? Also, World War III?! Seriously?!
    Oct 17 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: 1:38. United States deploys missile battery and 100 troops to IsraelTimestamp: 6:13. Are we in World War III already? George Will says we are. Timestamp: 17:13. Is a negotiated peace even a reality for Ukraine?Timestamp: 30:47. China rattles its sword again. What they did, what their goals are, etc.Timestamp: 42:41. Let’s cover a few verses from the Bible, which I hope will encourage you.Timestamp: 58:38. A few words for those dealing with depression, PTSD, or harmful thoughts.Timestamp: 1:04:49. Some final words of unity, as well as more info about me and my books.Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.U.S. news:Opinion: World War III is already under way. Not that Harris or Trump has noticed. (Gift link.)China news:China won't renounce use of force over Taiwan; Xi visits frontline islandYour reminder for the week, in case you duck the scripture in the next part: Be a part of community, if nothing else. Your scripture for the week:Let’s end the show with some scripture, because I know that life is hard and sometimes, you just need to hear something that will lift you up.I always like to share some verses from the Bible, or quotes that touch on the Bible/Jesus, because my Christian faith has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past couple of years, since losing my Mom and now worrying an awful lot about my Dad and his serious memory problems. I’m betting you have something really challenging going on in your life, as well. (And if you don’t, I can guarantee it’s coming. That’s how life goes.) So, I hope by sharing some of these, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll change your life, if you let it. 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. The final thing that I want to do is something I do in every show. I want to talk to you just for a moment about depression, PTSD, and even suicide for just a moment.I do this because veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age group of folks who haven’t served. But this section isn’t just for veterans. I know we can all get in really low spots in our lives so I just want to remind people that it’s a season. It’s a valley. So when you’re in that thick, deep, tough situation that just seems like you can’t see over it, just remember it. It’s just a season. It’s just a valley, like I said.Now, if you are having serious issues, you can call 988 and select 1 and you can talk to a crisis-line responder anytime day or night. And you can do this whether you’re a civilian or a veteran, but I do know that this is hard to do and I know most of you who are struggling probably won’t do so. As such, I have to be a little mean here because the fact is is when we’ve had a drill instructor or a tough coach in the past who pushed us, you experienced that you can go further than when it’s just you.So I’m gonna be mean for a moment and I have to remind you guys that you cannot give up. You can’t give in to those really terrible thoughts you’re having.I don’t want you to lose this fight. I don’t want you to make your parents or your family have to plan your funeral. I don’t want them to feel guilty that they didn’t check on you for that. That they couldn’t reach you. I want you to know that you can hold on for another day, and I think if you do, I think the next day is gonna be a little ...
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  • Some thoughts on leadership and charisma for you while I'm away
    Oct 10 2024
    Hi everyone! Thank you for being here. I’m out of town this week, but wanted to record something for you all while I’m away. 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:Reminder: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. (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 Americans are decent, loving, great people.Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.Love and peace,Stan R. 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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  • The Middle East teeters on edge; Trump meets with Zelenskyy
    Oct 3 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: 0:36. Some feedback from the last show, as well as a small announcement.Timestamp: 5:56. Israel killed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, in an airstrike. I share the words of several leaders on the impact this will have in the Middle East.Timestamp: 19:48. Iran responds to the strike; the attack did little damage, but Israel promises to respond. What does that mean? What will that look like? Several responses shared. Timestamp: 38:03. Trump changes his mind and meets with Zelenskyy; why that’s good news, and why a peace deal is hardly likely anytime soon.Timestamp: 55:01. Let’s cover some scripture from the Bible, which I hope will encourage you.Timestamp: 58:37. A few words for those dealing with depression, PTSD, or harmful thoughts.Timestamp: 1:04:47. Some final words of unity, as well as more info about me and my books.Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.One quick personal note before getting to the news…I may have launched another podcast, for those who are interested. 🤣Middle East news:Gift link from The Washington Post, if you want to learn about Nasrallah or get a quick overview of the tensions and religious conflict inside Beirut. It gives a quick highlight on the past 30 years.Hasan Nasrallah, Hezbollah leader and force in Middle East, is killedHasan Nasrallah, a Shiite cleric who oversaw the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah for decades and became one of the most powerful and divisive leaders in the Middle East, revered by his followers as a savior and condemned by his foes as a terrorist, died Sept. 27 in Beirut. He was 64.The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that Mr. Nasrallah “was eliminated” alongside other Hezbollah commanders as it struck what it called the group’s “central headquarters” in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Hezbollah confirmed the death but didn’t detail the cause. The massive airstrike leveled several residential buildings and sent plumes of smoke over neighborhoods in the city’s south.Mr. Nasrallah, who transformed his Iranian-backed Shiite Islamist guerrilla movement into the single most capable paramilitary organization in the Middle East, dedicated his life to confronting Israel and the United States. “He is the shrewdest leader in the Arab world, and the most dangerous,” Daniel Ayalon, then serving as Israel’s ambassador to the United States, told The Washington Post in 2006.Opinion piece by David Ignatius: Hasan Nasrallah chose his own fateHasan Nasrallah wanted to live and die as a fighter, and he got his wish Friday, when Israeli bombs pulverized his underground lair in Beirut. Hezbollah will surely seek to avenge Nasrallah’s death, but he was the rare leader who was close to irreplaceable.I met Nasrallah in October 2003 in a fortified bunker in the southern suburbs of Beirut, not far from where he died. For a man who ordered the deaths of so many Israelis and Lebanese, he was surprisingly soft-spoken. He was a charmer, not a shouter; his legitimacy came from his clerical study in Najaf, Iraq, and his riveting sermons, televised during Muharram and other religious holidays.In a Lebanon where political leaders usually live the soft life, even as they plunder the people, Nasrallah was different. He told me proudly that his own son Hadi had died fighting Israel in 1997. “We didn’t send our children to London or Paris to university but to fight alongside other Lebanese,” he said.Thread I shared.U.S. Assets in Mediterranean Again Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian MissilesIran attacked Israel earlier today with a barrage of approximately 200 ballistic missiles. While most of those missiles were destroyed before reaching their target, some did impact ...
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  • US prepares for dangerous Middle East mission; plus, some deep analysis on Ukraine
    Sep 26 2024
    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 leave comments 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: 2:11. We do a terrible job reaching out to older folks around us, and now more than 16 million elderly Americans are living alone. Please reach out to those older folks who are around you. Be a light and blessing to them!Timestamp: 6:54. The United States is preparing for a potentially very dangerous mission in the Middle East. I discuss. Timestamp: 16:27. Former President Donald Trump made some controversial comments regarding Ukraine that I need to do a fact check on for the record (same as I was critical of President Biden for his botched withdrawal of Afghanistan).Timestamp: 28:27. UK foreign minister David Lammy EVISCERATES Putin and his UN ambassador at the United Nations.Timestamp: 33:19. The leader of NATO makes the case for why the West should continue to give Ukraine more weapons.Timestamp: 34:59. What Professor Timothy Snyder thinks it will take for Russia to see peace.Timestamp: 41:24. An update on the ammunition dump that Ukraine hit last week; plus details on a second ammo dump just hit.Timestamp: 44:47. The Kursk Offensive has thrown Russia's Ukraine war strategy into chaos. Timestamp: 51:02. Let’s cover some scripture from the Bible, which I hope will encourage you and ground you. I truly do desire to help lift you up.Timestamp: 54:18. A few words for those who are dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide.Timestamp: 1:00:29. Some final words of unity, as well as more information about me and my books.Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.U.S. news:Israel launches ‘extensive’ strikes on Hezbollah; Lebanon says hundreds killed, more than 1,600 injuredIsrael calls up reservists, telling troops to prepare for Lebanon incursionUS troops deployed to Cyprus as fears of wider Middle East war intensifyUkraine news:A brief recap of the actual facts of the Russian invasion.Update on Ukraine’s attack last week on the ammunition dump:A second ammunition dump has been struck. Ukrainian Drones Just Blew Up 2,000 Tons Of Ammo in Southern RussiaAnd a great reminder of a detail that apparently many in the Biden Administration want to ignore. The Kursk Offensive has thrown Russia's Ukraine war strategy into chaosYour reminder for the week, in case you duck the scripture in the next part: Be a part of community, if nothing else. Your scripture for the week:Let’s end the show with some scripture, because I know that life is hard and sometimes, you just need to hear something that will lift you up.I always like to share some verses from the Bible, or quotes that touch on the Bible/Jesus, because my Christian faith has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past couple of years, since losing my Mom and now worrying an awful lot about my Dad and his serious memory problems. I’m betting you have something really challenging going on in your life, as well. (And if you don’t, I can guarantee it’s coming. That’s how life goes.) So, I hope by sharing some of these, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll change your life, if you let it. * 'Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”' — Matthew 11:28-30 * 'Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. ' — Psalms 51:10-12* 'Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for ...
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