Politics, military, and world events — explained clearly, without the outrage. Finding common ground, lowering the temperature, and offering Biblical encouragement for difficult times. Learn more about the show here. 👉 Podcast hub — all platforms ⏱️ Timestamps / main stories covered: 0:29 — Audience feedback from last’s weeks Islam section 8:37 — Iran 16:44 — The price of oil/gas 24:26 — Troops 32:21 — Politics 36:29 — Israel 39:28 — Ukraine 42:17 — Story of courage for the week 49:13 — Faith & Encouragement 1:08:37 — About the Show and My Mission If this episode was helpful, please share it with someone who would benefit — and consider leaving a rating on Apple or Spotify. That small action helps the show reach more thoughtful listeners. 📌 Sources, articles, and clips referenced in this episode can be found on my Substack page. This week, I take a hard look at the continuing war with Iran — and the growing question of how long the United States and the world economy can absorb its costs. With the Strait of Hormuz still largely shut down, emergency reserves and alternative pipelines have helped prevent an oil-price catastrophe so far. But how long can that last? And is Iran betting that it can simply outlast President Trump? I also look at another cost of the war: the strain being placed on American troops. Reports from the USS Abraham Lincoln describe an extraordinarily difficult deployment, and I share some memories from my own time aboard ship as a young Marine. As more stories emerge about exhausted troops, damaged bases and depleted weapons stockpiles, the political price of the Iran conflict may continue to rise. Then we turn to politics at home and wars abroad: growing divisions inside both political parties, Israeli settler violence in the West Bank, and the latest developments in Ukraine — including the strange reversal of Washington now asking Ukraine to ease attacks on Russian tankers because of concerns about the oil market. And I’m introducing a new weekly feature: Story of Courage. We begin with Theodore Roosevelt Jr., who went ashore at Utah Beach on D-Day at age 56, walking with a cane, and helped steady frightened young soldiers under fire. Omar Bradley later called Roosevelt’s actions the most heroic thing he witnessed during World War II. Then, in Faith & Encouragement, we look at what Jesus taught about persistent, courageous faith — and why Christians should pray, serve and refuse to give up. ================================= Faith reminder: Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God. Don’t know where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here. By the way, if you’re a vet dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, please listen to this. I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. Here are a few faith episodes you don’t want to miss: * For the vets out there... Dealing with paranoia, PTSD, and the emotional scars you earned from serving. * How it all started: my painful origin story. * I stand on the shoulders of a giant — my eulogy to my Dad. And here’s what I consider: The greatest threat to America — and how we fix it. The Stan R. Mitchell Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Also, please consider helping me grow the show. To help, please consider subscribing on Substack (or Patreon). You can also send a one-time gift via Venmo or PayPal. My goals are simple: more unity for our country, less anger (and fear) in the news, and a steady reminder that though we live in a noisy world, we all need God in our lives. Questions or Comments 📩 stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com Include your first name and city if you’d like your message possibly included in a future episode. Short voice memos are welcome (and preferred). Books: I write compelling stories that matter — about courage, faith, and the fight for what’s right. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon. To God be the Glory, Stan R. Mitchell Amazon link to my books. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe
