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We trace a 1978 vision that becomes a living ministry in an unexpected way, then dig into identity, healing, and the daily choice to love. Along the way we challenge performance culture, talk grief honestly, and invite listeners to say yes to the process God is leading.

• waiting well and trusting God’s timing
• identity as image bearers and the new nature
• designing heart-searching discipleship curriculum
• what’s missing in church: love, maturity, formation
• healing trauma by bringing pain into the light
• choosing love, forgiveness, and trust each day
• discerning a healthy church by love and growth
• living as children of the Father, not just servants
• practical stories of surrender, grief, and provision
• resources: Gold Standard Ministries and The Invitation

Go to our website, which is goldstandardministries.com. We also have another website that’s pretty much the same. It’s called sendinghub.org. The book is called The Invitation. Discover the Treasure of You.

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Government gridlock bleeds into daily life as paychecks stall, airports slow, and families shoulder the cost. We track THC-impaired driving data, a volatile Virginia AG race, Rutgers’ “Dr. Antifa,” and the NFL’s halftime calculus—then end with a rare glimmer of Middle East diplomacy.

• why a “clean” extension failed and who blocked it
• early shutdown impacts on aviation and federal workers
• THC impairment trends, enforcement gaps, and deterrence
• responsibility versus revenue in cannabis policy
• Virginia AG rhetoric normalising political violence
• cooperation breakdowns between ICE and sanctuary cities
• social media snapshots versus full-context reality
• academic freedom versus advocacy of extremism at Rutgers
• NFL halftime audience fit and advertiser pressure
• narrow diplomatic window in Israel–Hamas talks

Keep moving, keep shooting

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We break down the shutdown’s blame game, the Pentagon’s hard reset on standards, and why NYC’s mayoral race could reshape the city’s future. We also examine Big Tech’s settlement over censorship, the silence around Christian persecution, and Kamala’s word-salad tour.

• clean CR blocked, partisan optics, Friday resolution likely
• spending steady vs new demands, public fatigue with brinkmanship
• fitness, grooming, merit emphasis, trimming DEI and busywork
• caution on ROE, trainee treatment, and public reprimands
• conditions-based federal help for cities, avoid mission creep
• NYC race framed as vote-against choice, public safety stakes
• Big Tech settlement signals speech suppression costs
• global Christian persecution underreported by mainstream
• Kamala’s messaging mirrors identity vs electability tension
• community standard set for civil, substantive debate

If you haven’t read it yet, Keep Moving, Keep Shooting is book one; Cross to Bear is book two; and Rebellous launches on Veterans Day, November 11

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Robert Bliss, a decorated US Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, shares his extraordinary journey from a troubled childhood to becoming an accomplished American poet, photographer, and editor. Through raw, honest conversation, he reveals how surviving Vietnam and finding solace in nature shaped his creative perspective and spiritual outlook.

• Experienced a "riches to rags" childhood, going from a comfortable life to living under boardwalks and stealing to survive
• Found safety at the Johnny Andrus Children's Home after being rescued by social services
• Joined the Marines after high school and volunteered for Vietnam combat at age 18
• Nearly died on September 21, 1967, when a mortar round landed at his feet during an intense firefight
• Returned home to face apathy and poor treatment as a Vietnam veteran
• Discovered healing and inspiration in the Catskill Mountains, where nature became central to his poetry
• Views poetry as coming "from the soul," requiring emotional honesty to create meaningful work
• Currently writing his autobiography to preserve his unique life experiences
• Offers encouragement to aspiring writers: "Put a few words on paper, see where it goes"
• Believes in the healing power of creative expression and finding beauty in life despite past trauma

Robert's books of poetry capture both the darkness of war and the healing beauty of nature. Check out "The Poetry of Bliss" and watch for his upcoming autobiography.

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The assassination of Charlie Kirk has triggered a profound cultural and spiritual awakening across America, with conservatives recognizing the fundamental differences in values that can no longer be ignored. This tragedy serves as a catalyst for a nationwide revival, from surging church attendance to an explosion of interest in Turning Point USA, where 58,000 new membership applications signal a youth movement ready to carry forward Kirk's legacy.

• Political violence becoming normalized in America while the right and left respond very differently to tragedy
• Self-doxing individuals who celebrated Kirk's death face consequences from employers and organizations
• Military returning to stricter grooming standards as part of broader disciplinary reset
• Charlie Kirk's advocacy for Sabbath rest gaining traction as people seek balance and peace
• Turning Point USA experiencing explosive growth with 37,000 applications to start new chapters
• Global response includes demonstrations across Europe and a two million person gathering in England
• Return to personal pride and discipline through simple daily habits can transform individual outlook
• DOD taking aggressive action against drug cartels bringing fentanyl into the country
• Finding hope in the good that can come from tragedy through commitment to faith and dialogue

Honor Charlie Kirk by telling someone about Jesus every day and continuing the legacy of respectful but determined dialogue across differences.

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