The simple two words that might make for a much better year for you and me!
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Release Date: 02/25/2025
When the Lights Go Out in Tucson, What Do We See?
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Some ideas don’t announce themselves with flashing lights. In fact, this one is about what happens when the lights aren’t there at all. This week on Inconvenient Ideas, I found myself talking about Tucson, Arizona — a place my wife Karen and I once called home for nearly sixteen years — and a current news story that stopped me cold. An elderly woman has gone missing in Tucson. She happens to be the mother of a very well-known broadcaster, which is why the story caught national attention. But what really caught my attention was something deeper, quieter, and frankly more unsettling....
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Would Jesus Use AI? Faith, Technology, and the Future of Meaningful Work
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Just for fun this a 3rd person article but written by me In a world racing toward artificial intelligence, automation, and unprecedented technological power, a provocative question is quietly unsettling leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday workers alike: If Jesus were here today, would He use AI in his work and business? That question sits at the heart of a recent episode of The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience, a weekly exploration that looks at the life and leadership of Jesus not only as a spiritual figure — but as a model for meaningful, mission-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by veteran...
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Seven Words to Think About During the Storm
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
The storm is coming. You can feel it—not just outside, but everywhere. Schools closing. Churches canceling. Flights disappearing from the board like magic tricks gone wrong. We’re all being gently (or not so gently) told: stay home, stay put, stay warm. Which is exactly what I’m doing—sitting in my little radio studio, which also happens to be a television studio, a video studio, and a worldwide broadcasting station. No tower. No transmitter building. No million-dollar equipment. Just a good microphone, a decent camera, an internet connection, and a lifetime spent loving radio. I...
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If Jesus were in the IDF today... What kind of soldier or man do you think he would be?
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
In a culture crowded with slogans, outrage, and instant opinions, a recent radio program in The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience does something surprisingly rare: it asks people to stop, imagine, and think. The program poses a single, provocative question—not to shock or inflame, but to awaken reflection: If Jesus were here today—now, in our time and place—and if He were a young man living in Israel, what kind of man would He be if required to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces? The result is a thoughtful, TED-Talk-length exploration that bridges history, faith, entrepreneurship, and...
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More Than a Name: The Title of the Man and the Faith Behind Dr. King’s Legacy
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
In this special birthday-commemoration edition of Inconvenient Ideas, broadcaster Stan Hustad invites listeners to pause, reconsider, and remember something easily overlooked in the story of one of America’s greatest heroes: the full and formative identity of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program opens with a light, affectionate nod to radio history and the marvel of modern podcasting—how a single voice can now circle the globe without towers, transmitters, or billion-dollar budgets. From there, the focus turns to the meaning of this national holiday and to the man it honors....
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Why are the Democrats and the ICEers trying to get Donald Trump and his team elected and have more power
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Protest Backfires: The Inconvenient Politics of Noise, Power, and Human Nature In this episode of Inconvenient Ideas, veteran broadcaster Stan Hustad poses a question that at first sounds almost absurd—and then increasingly unavoidable: Why do the loudest opponents of Donald Trump and ICE often end up strengthening the very people they oppose? It’s a question rooted not in partisan rhetoric, but in something deeper and far more uncomfortable: human behavior, perception, and unintended consequences. A Radio Man Sounds the Alarm Drawing on more than four decades in broadcasting,...
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Six Dollars for a Newspaper
(An Inconvenient Idea Worth Thinking About)
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
What kind of person pays six dollars for a newspaper in 2026? Apparently, I do. In this short episode of Inconvenient Ideas, I tell a simple story that turns out not to be simple at all—from being a 12-year-old paperboy delivering six days of news for 35 cents, to standing in a store today holding a weekend paper that costs more than I used to make in a week. Along the way, we talk about old-school radio, standing up to do a broadcast, dressing for the job even when no one can see you, and why some things that feel inconvenient—like slowing down, paying attention, or holding real paper in...
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A lot of people are destroying their destiny these days. Please be different!
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
This is a radio program that also happens to have the studio camera on. But it's a radio show and it is about an inconvenient idea... And that's about my concern that a number of friends and others are not being careful about how they are living right now and they are in effect possibly destroying their destiny, perhaps not doing what they were truly made for and what would give them some deep gladness, ... Maybe more later. Most people don’t wake up in the morning planning to ruin their future. And yet, according to this brief but pointed episode from the Inconvenient Ideas series, that may...
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When “Minnesota Nice” Gives Way to "Minnesota Vice" and Hard Questions;
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Reflections on Culture, Power, and the Cost of Ignoring Inconvenient Ideas In this edition of Inconvenient Ideas, veteran broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad draws on decades of lived experience in Minnesota to explore a troubling question: How did a state long known for “Minnesota Nice” find itself at the center of one of the largest fraud scandals in recent American history? This is not a political rant, nor is it a partisan argument. Instead, Hustad offers a reflective, sometimes uncomfortable examination of how cultural drift, failed assimilation, technological dominance, and...
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Here is the story and the question that can help you save a lot of time make you more efficient and effective and perhaps make you more money in 2026
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
On the first day of 2026, The What It Takes Radio Company opens the year with a simple, thoughtful, and surprisingly powerful eight-minute radio and television program designed to help listeners pause, reflect, and begin the year with intention. Hosted by Stan Hustad, the program does not offer a list of resolutions or predictions. Instead, it centers on one clarifying question—drawn from history, philosophy, and practical coaching—that has the potential to save time, sharpen focus, strengthen relationships, and improve effectiveness in life and work throughout the year ahead. A Question...
info_outlineYes very simply I was reminded on this 25th of February of some old-fashioned wisdom that just might be as useful today and tomorrow as it will be forever. It's just 15 minutes but it might encourage you to be a better person and do better things just a little bit today,
And I asked my robot to put together a little summary of what the program is all about and this is what the robot came up with....
Promises Kept: The Power of Keeping Your Word
Why Honoring Commitments Can Change Your Life
In this episode of What It Takes Radio, host Stan Houston reflects on a simple yet powerful idea—promises kept. He explores how life, in many ways, can be distilled down to the commitments we make and whether or not we follow through on them. From personal experiences to spiritual insights, the episode serves as both a challenge and an encouragement to be people of integrity and reliability.
Key Takeaways
- Keeping promises builds trust – Whether in personal relationships or professional endeavors, the ability to keep one's word defines character and credibility.
- Trust the process – Sometimes, promises don’t unfold the way we expect. Faith, patience, and persistence are essential when outcomes seem uncertain.
- Life is full of turbulence, but also opportunity – Challenges and disruptions can either knock us down or open new doors. Keeping commitments during turbulent times can set us apart as reliable and trustworthy individuals.
- Disappointments are inevitable, but we can be different – People will let us down, but we can choose to be the exception by following through on our own commitments.
- K-Y-W: Keep Your Word – A simple yet profound principle to live by, one that can positively impact every area of life.
Conclusion: A Call to Action
This episode is a reminder that integrity isn’t just a virtue—it’s a choice we make every day. When we honor our commitments, we contribute to a world where trust, reliability, and generosity thrive.
So, as we move forward in this year, let’s ask ourselves: What promises have we made that we need to fulfill? What commitments can we honor today?
By keeping our word, we can make a real difference—not just for ourselves, but for those around us. Let’s make this a year defined by promises kept.
Stan Houston invites you to join the conversation. Reach out at StanHouston@gmail.com and share your thoughts on how keeping your word has shaped your