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. ...
