Random Thoughts. Real Time. Radical Truth. Why the Most Inconvenient Ideas Might Be the Ones That Change Your Life By Stan Hustad
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Release Date: 04/21/2026
Didn't Know Jesus Was That Smart!
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Why Seeing Jesus Through the Eyes of an Entrepreneur Could Change Your Life, Business, and Calling This expanded feature article is designed for publication, distribution, teaching, and discussion within the Jesus Entrepreneur Collective. It explores one of the central ideas of the episode: many people know Jesus as a religious figure but have never seriously considered Him as an extraordinary communicator, leader, craftsman, entrepreneur, and builder of people. A Remark Worth Remembering During a business presentation, a young businessman approached Stan Hustad and said, 'I didn't know Jesus...
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Two men about my age died last week. Can I tell you the story.docx
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Two men about Stan's age died within days of one another. One was a lifelong friend. The other was his own brother. Their passing became more than heartbreaking news—it became a deeply personal reminder that every one of us is living on borrowed time. In this thoughtful and surprisingly hopeful episode of Inconvenient Ideas, Stan reflects on those losses and asks a question that most of us avoid: How do we become fully alive before our lives come to an end? Drawing on the wisdom of philosopher and theologian Howard Thurman, Stan explores the difference between merely paying the bills and...
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IF Pain Were Water the World Would Drown!
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
The title tells it all that you need to know and now you need to listen to the show ... Because indeed if pain were water the world would drown and you might too!
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MOM — Moment of Mortality
A Reflection for Radio and Transformation The death of Senator Lindsey Graham is a vivid reminder of what the Bible expresses so simply:
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
“You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” — James 4:14 By all public accounts, Senator Graham had returned from Ukraine, was planning to appear on television the next morning, had spoken with President Trump only hours before, and reportedly mentioned only that he was 'tired.' Within hours, he had died from what preliminary reports identify as an aortic dissection. That is what I have called a MOM — Moment of Mortality. The idea reaches far beyond a single event. MOM is a memorable acronym that...
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High, Hard, and Inside
Sometimes the Pitch That Shakes You Up Is the One That Changes Your Life
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
There are certain phrases from sports that stay with us long after the game is over. One of those phrases is “high, hard, and inside.” Baseball fans know exactly what it means. It is the pitch that comes fast. It comes close. It gets your attention. It makes you step back. And sometimes it changes everything. In this episode of The Transformation Zone, I share a baseball story that begins with a treasured baseball, moves through memories of growing up as a Chicago Cubs fan, includes an unexpected connection to Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal, and eventually arrives at a powerful...
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It's going to be a bad weekend for our doggies so Freedom from Fear: Why Everybody Needs a Thunder Jacket
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
As millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, family gatherings, and patriotic festivities, broadcaster and transformation coach Stan Hustad invites listeners to see the holiday through an entirely different lens. In this warm and engaging episode of The Transformation Zone, a simple story about a frightened rescue dog becomes an unforgettable metaphor for the emotional and spiritual storms that every person eventually faces. The result is an episode that begins with laughter, moves toward reflection, and concludes with genuine hope. A Story Every Pet Owner Understands...
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The Birds and Snakes Society What Jesus Taught Every Entrepreneur About Wisdom, Courage, and Character
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
What if one of Jesus' most practical business lessons had nothing to do with profits, marketing, or management—but everything to do with birds and snakes? That unusual question launches one of the newest episodes of the Jesus Entrepreneur Collective, where broadcaster and entrepreneur Stan Hustad returns from a brief broadcasting sabbatical with a fresh challenge for anyone seeking to build a meaningful life and business in today's rapidly changing world. At first glance, "The Birds and Snakes Society" sounds mysterious—even a little unsettling. That is exactly the point. Drawing from...
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I Didn't Expect to Live This Long... Now What? When Life Gives You an Encore, What Will You Do With It?
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
There are moments in life when a single question changes everything. As I prepared for another Fourth of July weekend—and reflected on a wonderful week celebrating another birthday—I found myself asking a question I never imagined I would ask: What do you do when you didn't expect to live this long? For me, that isn't just a philosophical question. It's deeply personal. Several years ago, following a cancer diagnosis and knowing my family's history of relatively short lives, I honestly believed my time might be drawing to a close. I prepared myself emotionally and spiritually for that...
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A Beer with Jesus & Grits from Grandma: Inconvenient Ideas for a Busy World
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Busy, but Becoming: Finding Purpose in Everyday Moments and Unlikely Questions In this episode of Inconvenient Ideas Radio, veteran broadcaster Stan Hustad brings together a surprising mix of reflections—ranging from media wisdom to faith, from family stories to modern challenges—into a thoughtful and engaging conversation about what really matters. At the heart of the program is a question many quietly wrestle with: Is being busy the same as being effective? Hustad explores the tension between activity and impact, encouraging listeners to consider how their time, talents, and...
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The Indianapolis 500: Speed, Danger, Memory, and American Mythology
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
A reflective essay on the danger, drama, and cultural memory surrounding the Indianapolis 500 A Childhood Memory That Was Real Your memory is not exaggerated at all. The Indianapolis 500 really was considered extraordinarily dangerous for much of its history, and part of the fascination — especially from the 1930s through the 1970s — was precisely that mixture of speed, courage, patriotism, spectacle, and risk. For many Americans, especially in Indiana and throughout the Midwest, “The 500” was almost a sacred ritual of late May and Memorial Day weekend. Families gathered around radios...
info_outlineThere are days when everything feels planned, polished, and predictable.
And then there are days like this one.
This is one of those point-of-the-moment days—what I like to call POM thinking. No script. No delay. No filter. Just real-time reflection from the Coaching Zone, where ideas don’t always arrive neatly packaged… but they often arrive useful.
Welcome to another adventure in Inconvenient Ideas—because let’s be honest:
the ideas that help us most are often the ones that disrupt us first.
Radio, Real Time, and the Power of Now
One of the reasons I’ve spent a lifetime in radio—and now what we call radio with pictures—is because it allows something rare in today’s world:
Immediacy. Presence. Truth in motion.
I can speak to you right now—in the middle of an unpredictable year, in a world that refuses to sit still.
That matters.
Because we are living in a time when the pace of change has outstripped the pace of reflection.
And that’s dangerous.
Inconvenient Truth #1: Nothing Works Perfectly
No plan works perfectly.
No leader has perfect clarity.
No system runs without friction.
If you’re waiting for perfect certainty before you act…
you may be waiting forever.
Inconvenient Truth #2: The World Has Already Changed
We are now living in the performance economy—and what some call the transformation economy.
And layered on top of that? Artificial Intelligence.
This is a right now reality.
Inconvenient Truth #3: We Don’t Teach People How to Handle Money
Everybody wants money.
Because money helps you get the good stuff.
But most people don’t know how to manage it, multiply it, or use it well.
Financial intelligence matters.
Inconvenient Truth #4: Generosity Is Not Optional
Without generosity, civilization collapses.
At some point, we must choose to share what we have.
Inconvenient Truth #5: Everyone Should Learn to Be an Entrepreneur
What if we prepared people not just for jobs—but to build something?
Even if you work for someone else, think like an entrepreneur.
So What Does This Mean for You?
2026 will be challenging.
But you can become the kind of person who turns obstacles into opportunities.
Things to Remember
- The best ideas are often inconvenient before they are helpful
- No plan works perfectly
- Adaptation is essential
- Financial intelligence matters
- Generosity sustains society
- Entrepreneurial thinking is a life skill
Things to Share
- Share POM thinking
- Talk about financial intelligence
- Encourage entrepreneurial thinking
- Promote generosity
Things to Take Action On
- Review your financial habits
- Act on one entrepreneurial idea
- Practice generosity this week
- Adapt to AI and change
- Treat your work as a project you are building
The Challenge
Think like an entrepreneur.
Act with generosity.
Move forward without waiting for perfect clarity.
Stay present.
A Motivational Wish & Benediction
May you not fear inconvenient ideas.
May you think clearly, act boldly, and give generously.
May you find your place as a builder in this changing world.
And may it go well with you—as you learn to survive, thrive, and serve.
Until next time,
Stan