Join Mark and I as we recap the events of this past week. A historic week that all nations and peoples around the globe will remember for decades to come.

For over 5 decades the world coward to a boastful, radical regime that threatened neighbors, both near and far, with nuclear missile strikes, "death to America," and "death to Israel."

But on the 12th day, Iran was found to be nothing more than a paper tiger.

For 50 years nations avoided conflict with Iran. World leaders feared consequences.

But the imminent threat of WW3 with nuclear Iran ended in 12 days. And on the 13th day the World woke up to a different Middle-east. Everything had changed, because of the courage and leadership of a few great leaders.

Here are just a few of the highlights:

- Israeli Military Might was on full display

- US Military Strength and Capability was demonstrated to the whole world

- 15 years plus in the strategic planning and tactical details

- American Competence and US might on display

- Not a bullet fired at our birds

- Not one lost plane

- Not one injured American

- Not a single pair of US boots soiled

NATO agrees to strive for 5% defense spending at Trumps request

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Have you heard? These three simple words grabs attention better than most when starting a discussion. We humans love…dare I say…crave, gossip or more mildly stated, are very open to new intel. We love a good story.

The kids today have an acronym for this…it called FOMO…the Fear Of Missing Out, and none of us want to miss out on something.

If I said, “danger Will Robinson” these three words would suggest a WARNING might follow. If I said “back off Jack,” you might perceive it as a THREAT. And if I said “Make America Great Again,” many would be triggered and their TDS would flare up and their face would turn red as their veins begin to pop out of their head.

But a question like “have you heard,” is a harmless one, not a threat or a warning…but a question that is most often, well received (without insight or context as to what might follow).

My objective is to share a few “communication strategies” or techniques to help us all communicate better by being more thoughtful and prepared as we engage with people (both strangers or casual acquaintances and with those we actually know a bit better).

In a word this show is about TESTIFYING. But don’t let that word scare you. I’m not talking about WITNESSING or PREACHING to your neighbor or trying to convert the struggling stranger to a Faith worthy of following.

I’m talking about farming. You heard me right…FARMING. The simple, but intentional, act of planting a seed of hope or encouragement, a word of peace or a display of sincere compassion…that sticks with people…long after the discussion or encounter is over.

Image what the apostles struggled with when they finally ventured out into the many nations to begin their ministry. There was no advanced marketing or promotion campaign announcing their “coming soon” arrival. There was no institution behind the scenes supporting them, no handouts or preprinted leaflets…to pass out once they got there. It was just them. At first, maybe as a group…but later…they went out two by two…and even later…each took on their own region or nation.

They entered a strangle land, with little to no knowledge of the nations or regions they would visit to spread the word of Christs life, death and resurrection. They would have had little insight into the faiths, beliefs, laws, and customs of the many people they would be engaging with. Imagine heading to a distant land, far from Jerusalem or Galilee and engaging with a total stranger and say…”Have You Heard…of Jesus the Christ from Galilee?”

What a brilliant way to open a conversation…with three simple words…”Have you heard?”

They didn’t “spread” the word with opening statements like “Repent you filthy Sinner” or “you’re all going to hell because you don’t know Jesus.”

They weren’t preaching repentance. They were sharing Good News.

In a word they were “testifying.” Simply telling a story of an incredible man, teacher and healer of men. Today we might describe him as a major Influencer on social media.

But how many total strangers would have been moved to ponder their lot in life if the story was only about a wise and insightful rabbi or teacher from some distant land?

I’m guessing it was the stories of healings, miracle’s and the personal eye witness accounts of these supernatural events that were most rememberable to listeners, total strangers.

YOUR GIFT is YOUR STORY! YOUR MESS can be YOUR MESSAGE. And it doesn’t have to be long or all inclusive.

Remember, initially we are simply FARMING. Simply dropping seeds. But what kind of seeds are we planting? That depends on the soil. Does it get a lot of moisture or full sun? So there’s a little bit of THOUGHT put in to HOW you will perform your work.

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Today we will present and discuss a boat load of questions regarding the Israel / Iran war. You do not want to miss this episode...especially the last 10 minutes of the show.

Does Mark and Dave think we should drop the MOAB on the nuclear facility?

How does this look for the Suni/Shia conflict?

Is Iran really our enemy? What have they done to us?

What are the consequences? Will Iran attack US troops in the desert?

What might this mean for terror cells in America?

Global economic effects like oil prices? All out kinetic war? Is nuclear war possible? Could this be another never-ending war far away (like Iraq)? How is this situation different?

Could Iran really mount any kind of meaningful response? How much of a paper tiger is Iran?

Why haven't the proxies returned fire?

Victor David Harris says, "If the Ayatollah survives and the nuclear program is intact or repairable, Operation Rising Lion will be a failure." It's not enough to destroy their weapons. If there is going to be forever peace, the leaders of the ideology (the mullahs) must be wiped out. That's the root of the problem, the Shiite ideology.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained that the Jewish State possesses the capability to strike all of Iran’s nuclear installations — including the highly fortified Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, located “half a mile beneath a mountain” — without offensive U.S. intervention.

In an article from Jennifer Griffin of Fox News…she’s a national security correspondent…she writes…

"President Donald Trump came back into office promising no new wars. So far, he’s kept that promise. But he’s also left much of Washington — and many of America’s allies — confused by a series of rapid, unexpected moves across the Middle East."

"In just a few months, Trump has reopened backchannels with Iran, then turned around and threatened its regime with collapse. He’s kept Israel at arm’s length — skipping it on his regional tour — before signaling support once again. He lifted U.S. sanctions on Syria’s Islamist leader, a figure long treated as untouchable in Washington. And he made headlines by hosting Pakistan’s top general at the White House, even as India publicly objected."

"For those watching closely, it’s been hard to pin down a clear doctrine. Critics see improvisation — sometimes even contradiction."

"But step back, and a pattern begins to emerge. It’s not about ideology, democracy promotion, or traditional alliances. It’s about access. Geography. Trade."

"More specifically, it may be about restarting a long-stalled infrastructure project meant to bypass China — and put the United States back at the center of a strategic economic corridor stretching from India to Europe."

"The project is called the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor, or IMEC. Most Americans have never heard of it. It was launched in 2023 at the G20 summit in New Delhi, as a joint initiative among the U.S., India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the European Union. Its goal? To build a modern infrastructure link connecting South Asia to Europe — without passing through Chinese territory or relying on Chinese capital. "

"IMEC’s vision is bold but simple: Indian goods would travel west via rail and ports through the Gulf, across Israel, and on to European markets. Along the way, the corridor would connect not just trade routes, but energy pipelines, digital cables, and logistics hubs. It would be the first serious alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative — a way for the U.S. and its partners to build influence without boots on the ground."

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trumps-unpredictable-middle-east-moves-actually-follow-brilliant-master-plan

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