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Finding common ground, lowering the temperature, and offering Biblical encouragement for difficult times. Learn more about the show here.

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⏱️ 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

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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.

Notes from this episode:Recap if you missed it: From Michigan to Madrid: why the debate over Islam is growing8:37 — Iran

This chart below isn't showing barrels of oil. It's an index where normal 2025 traffic through Hormuz equals 100. And right now the index is essentially zero. In other words, according to this data, outbound crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen from roughly normal levels before the war to virtually nothing.

24:26 — Troops32:21 — Politics36:29 — Israel 39:28 — UkraineStory of Courage!

Each week I want to end by reminding us that despite all the anger we see online, courage still exists. Sometimes it's found on a battlefield. Sometimes it's found in a hospital, a courtroom, a church, or an ordinary neighborhood. Here's this week's Story of Courage.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

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

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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.

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:

0:27 — Rain in Texas

2:21 — Islam

16:08 — Trump’s poll numbers

31:46 — Trump loses a lawyer, and a big talking point

38:54— Iran

42:30 — Rapid round of news

45:30 — Faith & Encouragement

53:27 — 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.Faith notes:

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.

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:

0:00 — Opening

3:04 — Listener feedback

7:35 — Saudi nuclear deal

16:09 — Iran

28:42 — Ukraine

35:15 — China more popular than America?!

46:12 — 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.

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.

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:

1:57 — The mood sours on the Iran War

23:54 — Ukraine changes its military leadership, and gains a new (unexpected) cheerleader

41:54 — Trump’s big address to the nation bombs, and I don’t like having old people in the House or Senate. (I know that’s mean, but it’s the truth. And you know I’m correct.)

54:42 — Faith & encouragement

1:14:29 — 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.The mood sours on the Iran warThe Iran war is America’s least popular since polls began

American voters seem to agree. As the ceasefire unravels, four-fifths think the war will last for “an extended period”, finds a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Nearly half think it will grind on for a year or more, according to our own Economist/YouGov polling. Few find the prospect appealing. Net approval for Mr Trump’s decision to attack Iran now stands at -30% among Americans. The war in Vietnam took six years to become as reviled as the Iran war has become in six months.

To Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia, the remarkable thing is not just the depth of the war’s disfavour but how quickly it set in. “The war with Iran is the most unpopular conflict among Americans since polls have been taken. That has been true since the war’s first day,” he says. The longer it goes on, he adds, “the more costs will mount, and one of those costs will be support for Trump and the GOP in the midterm elections.”

Ukraine news: Political news:Faith notes:

“For he is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the Spirit without limit. The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands. And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.” — ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭34‬-‭36‬

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).

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. Struggling with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this. And if you want more faith content, I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

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.

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:

0:18 — Putin and Russia are feeling the pressure from several new developments happening due to their invasion of Ukraine.

12:27 — The Iran War nightmare for the President continues to worsen.

24:24 — Ukraine lost one of its most vocal supporters in Washington with the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham.

31:19 — Here is the thing that drives me most crazy about Trump.

43:04 — Faith & encouragement

54:53 — 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.Faith notes:

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).

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.

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.

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:

4:06 — Let’s begin the show by being real. And by encouraging each other with whatever battles we’re facing.

21:45 — Iran. Our options. And some words for our troops.

37:50 — America’s greatest threat. (And it’s not Iran, China, AI, or global warming.)

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.

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).

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. Struggling with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this. And if you want more faith content, I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

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.

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:Episode Timestamps

3:26 — America celebrates its 250th birthday

A look at what America has gotten right over the past 250 years — from peaceful transfers of power and religious liberty to local communities and service — while honestly acknowledging our failures and asking what kind of country we want to pass on to the next generation.

20:57 — Why the risk of war with Iran may be far greater than most people realize

The headlines aren’t telling the whole story. We examine why the conflict has become a larger geopolitical struggle over power in the Middle East, why regional allies are shifting their positions, and why the chances of a wider war appear to be increasing.

48:30 — Is President Trump losing political momentum?

Recent polling, policy challenges, and shifting public opinion suggest the political landscape may be changing. We look at what that could mean heading into the months ahead.

1:00:25 — Ukraine’s stunning turnaround—and what the West got wrong

The war looks very different than it did just months ago. We examine Ukraine’s changing position, Russia’s challenges, and why the United States and Europe should honestly evaluate many of the assumptions they made during the invasion.

1:14:35 — Faith & Encouragement

A reminder that our deepest hope isn’t found in politics, governments, or military victories, but in Christ—and why that truth matters even more during uncertain times.

1:31:44 — Why this show exists

A quick look at the mission behind The Stan R. Mitchell Show: calm analysis, lower temperatures, honest conversations, and the search for common ground in a divided country.

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.

📌 Link to my Substack page.

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).

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. Struggling with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this. And if you want more faith content, I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

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.

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:

1:41 — Preamble to the show; this one is going to sail some rough waters.

12:38 — The reflecting pool disaster is leading to all-too-many jokes.

21:24 — Shouldn’t corruption be something we all oppose, no matter your party?

30:44 — Negotiations with Iran continue, but goodness, it seems rocky.

44:09 — President Trump blows up the Housing bill and its planned celebration.

53:01 — The Epstein story isn’t dead.

54:43 — Ukraine is winning, and Russia is buckling under the pressure.

1:01:20 — Faith & encouragement

1:57:19 — 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.

Trump is not going to like this Fox News graphic

Trump May 4, 2026: You wouldn’t even be able to cut it with a knife.
Also Trump June 22, 2026: They cut it with a box cutter.

Reporter: You mentioned yesterday that the Interior Dept has video and photos. We reached out to them and they haven’t shared it with us

TRUMP: They will share it. They’ve arrested I think 6 people on the reflecting pool. So, the reflecting pool looks fantastic. Somebody went in with a knife and cut it, a 350 foot slit

JD Vance says talks with Iran in Switzerland have ‘laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal

Q: The Dept of War is asking for $80b more for the Iran war. Do you think Americans support this at a time when so many are financial struggling?

TRUMP: Who are you with?

Q: NewsNation, sir

TRUMP: Not a very good group. Not doing very well. Not only do they support it, they demand it.

JD Vance describes allowing nuclear inspectors to inspect Iran’s nuclear program as “the thing we are most excited about.”

I agree. That’s why Obama included that same provision in the JCPOA. But remember, that’s the Iran deal that Trump tore up.

Everything is fine. The check is in the mail. 🤣🤣

I miss the days of Ronald Reagan and the trust but verify… 😩😢

Iran and the U.S. are once again at odds, this time over nuclear inspections. The U.S. said that the UN nuclear watchdog will inspect Iran's facilities, but Iran says no deal is in place.

Q: “Can the U.S. and allies guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait [of Hormuz]?”

Rubio: “That’s the law…No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway…That’s the way it is in international waterways all over the world, and that’s the way we expect it’ll be here.”

nytimes: Four Senate Republicans sided with Democrats in a 50-to-48 vote calling for President Trump to end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorization to continue it, delivering the most significant bipartisan rebuke yet of the conflict.

Sometimes, it’s just mind blowing that Trump got elected twice.

If you want proof that he barely understands politics, just read this thread.

There isn’t support for what he wants, and so he’s going to tank something that he could have taken credit for, for which both parties support? 🤷🏻‍♂️

And in the end, he’s going to take the L on getting what he wants, and lose even more face by either signing this or holding it up longer.

Thune, a Republican, has told Trump there isn’t support for this. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Kaitlin Collins: A source says the Senate lunch with President Trump was very intense and that Trump was furious about the war powers vote yesterday. He got into a shouting match with Sen. Cassidy at one point over it. More of the lunch focused on that vote than the SAVE Act.

Cassidy on what he said to Trump: "You have not told the American people what's going on. It was supposed to last for four weeks, it's lasted four months. Our original objectives have not been achieved. And I want to know what's going on. He did not particularly care for my comments."

REPORTER: Trump is not making life easier for you guys

MIKE JOHNSON: I run a different branch of government. We’re doing our job.

WSJ: Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime secretary Lesley Groff was interviewed by a House panel about her association with him.

WATE News: Alan Dershowitz helped secure a controversial plea deal for Epstein in 2008, in which he agreed to plead guilty to two Florida state prostitution charges in exchange for immunity from federal sex-trafficking charges

Russia is sending escorts with anti-aircraft guns on their military convoys

Situation in Moscow has reached an impasse:

‘Pantsir’ systems are now being deployed on the bridges, and air defence forces are being urgently transferred to the capital from all regions – the Kremlin is making intensive preparations for missile and drone attacks.

In particular, it is evident that additional batteries of the S-300/S-400 air defence systems are being deployed.

Occupied Crimea is trying to leave.

Over 700 cars are backed up at the Kerch crossing, trying to get off the peninsula. Ukraine hit the ferry terminal and an oil depot by the Kerch Bridge - reports say three ferries are burning. The 19-km (12-mile) bridge shut for hours, then reopened to a two-hour crawl.

Crimea was Putin’s 2014 trophy - the “safe” rear he swore would never be touched. Now it’s a traffic jam racing for the exits.

Faith notes:

Good morning, friends. I was reading my Bible today, and this passage stood out to me. I thought I’d share it with you.

Isaiah chapter 8, the latter half.

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).

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. Struggling with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this. And if you want more faith content, I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

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.

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:

1:02 — About the document Trump signed with Iran…

13:25 — The real reason the “deal” had to happen?

20:33 — Iran used mass to overwhelm our sophisticated advantages; and the charts prove it.

25:34 — The New York Times blasts the President in an editorial, says Trump lost the war to Iran. Former Vice President (and Republican) Mike Pence agrees…

39:59 — Real talk: does the deal even matter? Will it possibly hold?

46:13 — Faith & encouragement

1:11:18 — About the show and my mission

1:02 — Trump got his Iran deal. Why are so many conservatives furious?

Less than a week ago, President Trump was threatening additional strikes. Now he has signed an agreement with Iran. But some of the loudest criticism isn’t coming from Democrats. It’s coming from Republicans, conservative media, and even former allies who say the deal fails to achieve many of the goals the administration originally promised.

13:25 — The real reason the deal may have been unavoidable

For months, the message was that America didn’t need Middle Eastern oil. Then the President acknowledged something very different: that reserves could have become a serious problem within weeks. Was the agreement driven more by military success—or by economic reality?

20:33 — How Iran fought America to a draw

The most eye-opening charts I found this week weren’t about politics. They were about math. While the United States relied on sophisticated and expensive defenses, Iran relied on sheer volume—thousands of missiles and drones launched across the region. The numbers help explain why the pressure to end the conflict kept growing.

25:34 — “President Trump Lost This War”

The New York Times editorial board didn’t pull any punches. Neither did former Vice President Mike Pence. I walk through their arguments, why they’re resonating with some conservatives, and whether the criticism is fair or simply partisan spin.

39:59 — The question that matters most

Forget who won the news cycle. Forget the talking points. The real question is whether this agreement survives at all. Israel reportedly wasn’t part of the negotiations, key details remain controversial, and opposition is already building from multiple directions. Does the deal even matter if it doesn’t last?

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.Faith notes:

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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.

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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. Struggling with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this. And if you want more faith content, I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

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

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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.

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⏱️ Timestamps / main stories covered:

4:04 — Iran.

24:26 — Three below-the-radar political stories.

32:12 — Ukraine and Russia.

38:20 — China.

43:41 — Faith message

57:04 — About me, the mission, and my books

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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).

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. Struggling with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this. And if you want more faith content, I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

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.