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  • "The Burden of Duty & The Breaking of a Quiet Man"

    "The Burden of Duty & The Breaking of a Quiet Man"
    2025/12/16
    — The Burden of Duty: The Breaking of a Quiet Man (Robert “Bud” McFarlane)


    Series: Kingdom People in the Pages of History (Robert Timberg’s The Nightingale’s Song)


    Length: ~49:41 • Date: Dec 16, 2025 • Host: Matt “The Great Matt Gibe” Geib


    Episode Summary


    In this installment, Matt steps into the life of Robert “Bud” McFarlane—Marine officer, strategist, and National Security Advisor (1983–1985)—as portrayed in The Nightingale’s Song. Through a story-driven opening set in the West Wing, the episode explores what happens when duty becomes a crushing burden, when loyalty drifts from truth, and when isolation turns a “quiet leader” into a “lone ranger.” Along the way, Matt weaves in Scripture to highlight wisdom, counsel, community, and God’s restoring grace—ending with a pastoral prayer for Washington State amid severe storms and flooding.




    What You’ll Hear in This Episode




    • A vivid scene: McFarlane alone in the West Wing—Lebanon, Iran, hostages, and impossible decisions on his desk



    • McFarlane’s formation: Vietnam, leadership under pressure, and the loneliness of command



    • Iran-Contra’s moral fault line: “ends justify the means” reasoning and its spiritual cost



    • A core Kingdom warning: good people can make harmful decisions when isolated



    • The healing arc: shame, collapse, a suicide attempt, survival, humility, and later reflection



    • A powerful metaphor: electricity as “silent power” — leadership volume vs. leadership power



    • Final applications for quiet leaders: boundaries, counsel, accountability, and grace





    Key Scriptures Referenced (as taught in the episode)




    • Proverbs 20:27 — the spirit of man as the Lord’s lamp



    • Ecclesiastes 7:19 — wisdom strengthening more than rulers



    • James 1:5 — asking God for wisdom



    • Proverbs 24:6; 11:14 — victory and safety through counselors



    • Colossians 2:3; Isaiah 9:6 — Christ as the source of wisdom / Wonderful Counselor



    • Ephesians 4:15–16 — truth in love; the body joined together



    • Joshua 1:9 — courage with God’s presence



    • Matthew 11:28 — rest for the weary



    • Galatians 6:2 — bear one another’s burdens



    • 1 Peter 5:7 — cast anxieties on Him



    • Proverbs 14:12 — a way that seems right



    • Ecclesiastes 4:9 — two are better than one



    • 2 Corinthians 4:6–12 (Amplified) — pressed but not crushed; not driven to despair



    • James 5:16 — confession and healing



    • Psalm 119:105 — the Word as lamp and light



    • 1 Thessalonians...
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  • "Goads & Nails From The Good Shepherd" -- Ecc. 12:11

    "Goads & Nails From The Good Shepherd" -- Ecc. 12:11
    2025/12/12
    Goads and Nails from the Good Shepherd

    Ecclesiastes 12:11

    In this devotional-focused episode of The Kingdom Corner Podcast, Matt Geib reflects on Ecclesiastes 12:11 and the profound imagery of goads and well-driven nails—two metaphors that reveal how God lovingly shapes, corrects, and establishes His people through His Word.


    Drawing from his devotional book Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes, Matt explores how the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, both lovingly prods us forward and anchors us firmly in truth.


    Key Themes & Teaching Points


    • The One Shepherd

    • Ecclesiastes’ “one shepherd” points prophetically to Jesus Christ—the Good Shepherd revealed in the New Covenant (John 10; Isaiah 40).



    • Goads: Loving Conviction & Direction

    • Goads were tools used by shepherds to keep sheep moving in the right direction. Scripture functions the same way—convicting, correcting, and redirecting us when we wander (Acts 2:37–38; Psalm 119:71).



    • Nails: Stability & Establishment

    • God’s Word is also like firmly embedded nails—fixing us, grounding us, and keeping us rooted in Christ (Psalm 1; Ephesians 3:17–19).



    • Discipline as Love

    • Drawing from Hebrews 12, Matt reflects on how divine discipline—though uncomfortable—produces righteousness, maturity, and peace.



    • Words That Spur the Will & Shape the Heart

    • Wise words do more than inform; they move us to obedience and remain lodged in our memory, shaping our character and future.



    Scriptures Highlighted


    • Ecclesiastes 12:9–11



    • John 10:11–16



    • Isaiah 40:11



    • Acts 2:37–38



    • Psalm 119:11, 71



    • Psalm 1:1–3



    • Ephesians 3:17–19



    • Hebrews 12:5–11



    • 1 Timothy 6:17–19



    Closing Reflection

    God’s Word is never random or harsh—it is loving, precise, and purposeful. The Good Shepherd knows when to gently goad us forward and when to firmly anchor us in truth, so that we may walk in holiness, wisdom, and spiritual maturity.


    📘 Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes by Matthew P. Geib is available on Amazon.


    🌐 Learn more at SignificanceAcademy.com

    🎧 Subscribe to The Kingdom Corner Podcast to stay connected with future episodes—including the continuation of the Nightingale’s Song series and lessons from history through a Kingdom lens.
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  • A Warrior in Washington: The Oliver North Dilemma

    A Warrior in Washington: The Oliver North Dilemma
    2025/12/10
    Episode Title

    A Warrior in Washington: The Oliver North Dilemma

    Kingdom People in the Pages of History – The Nightingale’s Song Series


    Episode Description (for podcast apps)

    In this episode of The Kingdom Corner Podcast, Matthew Geib continues Kingdom People in the Pages of History by spotlighting Oliver North — a Marine forged in the fire of Vietnam who carried his warrior mindset into the shadowy world of Washington politics. From jungle battlefields to the Iran–Contra hearings, we explore how zeal, patriotism, and a “fixer” mentality collided with God’s unbending standard of obedience. Through the lives of King Saul, the apostle Peter, and Oliver North, Matthew asks a piercing question: do good intentions ever justify compromised methods in the Kingdom of God?


    Main Segments & Flow1. Opening Scene: A Battlefield in a Hearing Room


    • Vivid retelling of the Iran–Contra hearings:




    • Hot TV lights, packed chamber, America watching.



    • Oliver North in immaculate dress blues, medals flashing — a warrior under scrutiny.



    • The key question: “Did you knowingly violate the laws of the United States?”





    • Framing question:




    What happens when a man believes the cause is righteous enough to justify anything?



    • Matthew sets the theme: not just North on trial, but America’s conscience and the age-old question:




    Does a good end ever excuse a compromised path?



    2. From Annapolis to Vietnam: Forged in Fire


    • North enters the Naval Academy in 1963, then serves as a Marine in Vietnam.



    • Reputation as a “Marine’s Marine”:




    • Leads from the front, won’t ask others to do what he wouldn’t.



    • Decorated for valor, intuitive sense for combat and survival.





    • Core worldview forged in battle:




    • Evil must be decisively confronted.



    • Hesitation costs lives.



    • America must always act boldly.





    • Key idea: the warrior never really left the battlefield; the terrain just moved from jungle to Washington.



    3. The Iran–Contra Web: Zeal Outrunning Ethics


    • Context: Nicaragua – Sandinistas (Soviet/Cuban-backed) vs. Contras.



    • North and others believe stopping communism in Central America is a moral imperative.



    • Problem: Congress refuses funding for the Contras.



    • Birth of Iran–Contra:




    • Secret arms sales to Iran (against U.S. policy/sanctions).



    • Profits quietly funneled to support the...
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  • Battling The Spirits of Infirmity & Jealousy

    Battling The Spirits of Infirmity & Jealousy
    2025/12/05
    Episode Title: Battling the Spirit of Infirmity & the Spirit of JealousyHost: Matt Geib


    Location: Pacific Northwest


    Length: ~44 minutes




    1. Episode Overview


    In today’s episode, Matt continues his two-track teaching approach:





    3. Kingdom People in the Pages of History – the ongoing series blending historical events with biblical truth (rooted in the book The Nightingale Song by Robert Timberg).



    7. Christian Living & Deliverance – continued readings and teachings from Angela Greenig’s Power and Authority Over Darkness and Matt’s devotional Coming to a Place of Significance.




    This episode focuses heavily on discernment of spiritual warfare, especially the Spirit of Infirmity and the Spirit of Jealousy, offering teaching, warnings, and two powerful prayers of deliverance.




    2. Series Updates


    📘 Kingdom People in the Pages of History




    • Based on Robert Timberg’s The Nightingale Song



    • Follows five key figures from the Annapolis Academy into the Vietnam War:

    • John McCain, Robert McFarlane, James Webb, Oliver North, and John Poindexter



    • Matt encourages listeners to revisit episodes beginning mid-November to follow the full study.




    📗 Matt’s Devotional Journey




    • Searching For Significance — nearly completed



    • 18 short devotionals based on Ecclesiastes



    • Each study opens deeper reflection on identity, purpose, and the seasons of life




    📕 Deliverance Series from Power and Authority Over Darkness




    • Angela Greenig’s book addresses 16 demonic spirits



    • Matt has covered 4 so far



    • Today’s episode explores two more: Infirmity and Jealousy





    3. Teachings & Key Points




    A. The Spirit of Infirmity


    Scripture Foundation: Luke 13:11



    Definition:


    A spirit that burdens the physical body with chronic weakness, disease, degeneration, or recurring illness.



    Common Manifestations Mentioned:




    • Chronic colds / recurring illnesses



    • Asthma and respiratory issues



    • Viral attacks / weakened immune system



    • Arthritis



    • Degenerative conditions



    • Paralysis / crippling pain



    • Pneumonia



    • Sinus problems



    • Blood disorders



    • Thyroid / hormone...
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  • "Honor In A Broken World: The John McCain Story"

    "Honor In A Broken World: The John McCain Story"
    2025/12/03
    Episode 3 — “Honor in a Broken World: The John McCain Story”

    Kingdom People in the Pages of History

    Released December 2, 2025

    Episode Summary

    In this gripping episode, Matt Geib continues the journey through Robert Timberg’s The Nightingale’s Song, turning the spotlight onto one of its most complex figures: John McCain. From wild young aviator to broken POW to national leader, McCain’s story becomes a powerful lens through which to explore honor, identity, suffering, and the Kingdom’s call to integrity.


    Vietnam didn’t just change McCain—it revealed him. His life raises timeless Kingdom questions:


    What forms a leader? How does suffering shape character? And how does God use imperfect men in a fractured world?


    Key Themes & Takeaways1️⃣ Honor vs. Ambition

    McCain entered the Naval Academy as a restless, rebellious warrior. His legacy-driven upbringing—and his tendency toward recklessness—set the stage for internal conflict between pride and humility, calling and expectation, impulse and obedience.


    Spiritual parallel:


    Earthly ambition without heavenly accountability always demands a price.


    2️⃣ Suffering That Reveals, Not Just Shapes

    Shot down over Hanoi in 1967, shattered in body and spirit, McCain endured years of torture, starvation, confinement, and humiliation.


    Yet in the fire, bravado died and endurance was born.


    Scriptures woven throughout the episode:




    • Romans 5:3–4 — suffering → endurance → character → hope



    • 2 Corinthians 4:7–11 — “pressed but not crushed…”



    • Psalm 34:18 — God near the brokenhearted



    • Psalm 51:17 — God does not despise a contrite heart



    3️⃣ A Defining Moment: Honor at the Price of Freedom

    Despite brutal treatment, McCain refused early release because other POWs had been captured before him.


    This decision became the hinge on which his entire future identity swung.

    Kingdom principle:


    Real honor is forged in self-denial, not self-promotion. (Luke 9:23)


    4️⃣ Humanity, Shame, and Redemption

    Under unbearable torture, McCain eventually broke and signed a propaganda confession—an action that haunted him for decades.


    The episode draws a touching comparison to Peter’s denial, and the God who restores:




    • God restores the broken.



    • A failure doesn’t disqualify a calling.



    • Shame surrenders when truth embraces humility.



    5️⃣ The Divided Man Returns Home

    Admired as a national hero but burdened with survivor’s guilt, McCain lived the rest of his life in a paradox of nobility and internal struggle.


    Big spiritual thread:


    Honor lasts longer than ambition. Character outlives applause. Seeds sown—good or bad—always grow.


    (Galatians 6:7)

    6️⃣ Kingdom Application: God Uses Imperfect Vessels

    Matt draws powerful parallels between McCain and biblical figures like Moses, Gideon, and Peter:


    ✔ God doesn’t call the perfect


    ✔ God calls...
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  • “Mary’s Secret: How Gratitude Made Room for Christ”

    “Mary’s Secret: How Gratitude Made Room for Christ”
    2025/12/01

    Kingdom Corner Podcast — Nov 30, 2025**

    Episode Summary


    In this Thanksgiving-into-Christmas reflection, Matt explores how thankfulness prepared the way for the birth of Christ. Drawing from Luke 1, he shows how Mary’s humility, gratitude, and surrendered heart became the fertile soil in which God planted the miracle of the Incarnation. This episode reveals why you cannot truly enter Christmas without a grateful heart, and why thankfulness is the first step toward Bethlehem.




    🕊️ Main Themes & Key Scriptures


    1. Thankfulness: The First Step Toward Bethlehem




    • Gratitude opens the heart to the real meaning of Christmas.



    • How Thanksgiving naturally flows into Advent.



    • God looks for those whose hearts are tender, humble, and responsive.




    Scriptures:


    • 2 Chronicles 16:9


    • Isaiah 66:1–2


    • Isaiah 57:15


    • James 4:6


    • 1 Peter 5:5



    2. Mary as the Archetype of Thankfulness




    • Not worshipped—but honored as a model of humility.



    • A simple young woman whose heart postured her for God’s assignment.



    • Her availability preceded her assignment.




    Scripture Reading:


    • Luke 1:26–38 — The Annunciation


    Highlights:





    • “Greetings, O favored one…” (Luke 1:28)



    • Her initial fear and honest questions



    • Her surrendered response:

    • “Let it be to me according to your word.”





    3. Gratitude: The Soil of God’s Miracles




    • Mary’s song (the Magnificat) overflows with thanksgiving.



    • Gratitude came before the miracle—not after.



    • A thankful heart becomes “fertile ground” for God’s new thing.




    Scripture Reading:


    • Luke 1:46–55 — The Magnificat


    Key Insights:





    • God “exalts the humble”



    • He “fills the hungry with good things”



    • The grateful see what the proud miss





    4. Favor Finds the Humble & Thankful




    • Humility prepares the heart.



    • Thankfulness welcomes God’s work.



    • Favor empowers the heart to carry what God gives.




    Scriptures:


    • Luke 1:28–30


    • James 4:6


    • 1 Peter 5:5


    Mary wasn’t strong, qualified, or expecting this moment—


    but she was grateful, surrendered, and willing.




    5. You Cannot Experience True Christmas Without Thankfulness




    • Christmas is about...
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  • "The Nightingales Song - History Meets Biblical Truth"

    "The Nightingales Song - History Meets Biblical Truth"
    2025/11/26

    The Nightingale’s Song: History Meets Biblical Truth

    (Kingdom People in the Pages of History – Episode 1)

    Episode Description

    In this opening episode of Kingdom People in the Pages of History, Matt Geib begins a powerful journey through Robert Timberg’s book The Nightingale’s Song and the turbulent backdrop of Vietnam. Drawing from the stories of five Naval Academy graduates and the spiritual state of America in the late 1960s–70s, Matt weaves together military history, biblical themes, and the call of God on every believer’s life. This episode explores how formation shapes leaders—but only transformation reveals the heart.

    Episode Flow & Timestamps (Approx.)

    0:00 – 3:30 | Welcome & Series Overview



    • Introduction to The Kingdom Corner Podcast



    • Launch of the new series: “Kingdom People in the Pages of History”



    • Why Matt loves combining history with Scripture: Civil War, WWII, Vietnam, FDR, Washington, Lincoln, Greece & Sparta, etc.



    • Vision: set key historical moments alongside the Word of God to reveal Kingdom truths.



    3:30 – 7:30 | The Nightingale’s Song & the Vietnam Backdrop



    • 50th anniversary context of Vietnam.



    • Introduction to Robert Timberg’s book The Nightingale’s Song.



    • Five Naval Academy graduates:




    • John McCain – POW survivor



    • Oliver North – zealous patriot



    • John Poindexter – brilliant logician



    • James Webb – warrior turned writer



    • Robert “Bud” McFarlane – haunted strategist





    • America in the late 60s/early 70s: a nation losing its bearings, trust shaken, identity in crisis.



    7:30 – 12:30 | The Nightingale Metaphor – Hearing Your Song




    • Origin of the book’s title: the story of the nightingale that cannot sing until it hears another nightingale’s song.



    • Timberg’s insight: these men were like young nightingales, waiting for a “song” to trigger what was already in them.



    • Connection to Reagan’s “noble cause” framing of Vietnam and how it awakened something in these men.



    • Spiritual application:




    • Every believer has a God-given song (calling, gifting, destiny) written into their heart.



    • Often that song is awakened when we “hear” it through God, His Word, and other believers.





    12:30 – 19:30 | History Repeating Itself – Israel, America & Drift




    • Ecclesiastes reminder: “There is nothing new under the sun.”



    • Parallel:




    • Israel under Joshua entering and dividing the...
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  • "Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters" ~ Ecc. 11:1-6

    "Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters" ~ Ecc. 11:1-6
    2025/11/21
    Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters — Ecclesiastes 11:1–6

    Kingdom Corner Podcast – November 21, 2025

    In today’s episode, Matt continues his devotional journey through Ecclesiastes, reading from his book Searching for Significance and reflecting on Solomon’s timeless call to generous, faith-filled living. This session explores Ecclesiastes 11:1–6, one of Scripture’s clearest invitations to trust God by giving freely, sowing boldly, and living abundantly.


    Episode HighlightsA New Rhythm for the Kingdom Corner


    • Matt shares the upcoming structure for the podcast:




    • Mondays/Tuesdays: The main teachings of the new series Kingdom People in the Pages of History.



    • Thursdays/Fridays: Devotional readings from Searching for Significance and Power and Authority Over Darkness.





    Introducing the New Series


    • A preview of The Nightingale Song—the first historical lens for the new series.



    • Reflections on the lives of five Naval Academy graduates shaped by the Vietnam War.



    • How history becomes a mirror to the human heart and a doorway into biblical truth.



    Devotional Reading — Ecclesiastes 11:1–6

    Matt reads from Chapter 15 of his book, “Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters,” exploring four deep truths Solomon gives about generosity:


    1. Give Freely and Generously


    • “Cast your bread upon the waters” was an ancient idiom of seemingly wasteful generosity.



    • Solomon encourages us to give with open hands, trusting God to bring the return in due season.



    • Jesus echoes this same truth in Luke 6:38.



    2. Give Widely


    • “Divide your portion to seven, even to eight” points to giving beyond comfort or calculation.



    • Giving is not only financial—it also meets unseen needs and shelters others from misfortune.



    3. Don’t Wait for Perfect Conditions


    • “He who watches the wind will not sow.”



    • Procrastination is a thief of blessing.



    • James Clear’s insight: life is short, so get moving.



    • Give now, act now, trust God now.



    4. Trust God’s Mysterious Work


    • We “do not know” the activity of God—His ways exceed our understanding.



    • As with the forming of a child in the womb, God works in hidden, miraculous patterns.



    • Our giving—big or small—is multiplied in ways we will never see until eternity.



    Scriptural Threads Woven Through This Episode


    • Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you.”



    • Matthew 10:8 – “Freely you have received; freely give.”



    • Romans 11:33 – The unfathomable wisdom of...
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