The Birds and Snakes Society What Jesus Taught Every Entrepreneur About Wisdom, Courage, and Character
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Release Date: 07/01/2026
JESUS, THE CHILDREN—AND THE MILLSTONE The Warning We’d Rather Not Hear
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
A Jesus Entrepreneur Collective Commentary with Stan Hustad There is a version of Jesus that almost everybody can live with. Gentle Jesus. Welcoming Jesus. Compassionate Jesus. Jesus with the children gathered around him. Jesus healing the sick, feeding the hungry, forgiving sinners and telling frightened people not to be afraid. That Jesus is real. But he is not the whole Jesus. And in this challenging edition of the Jesus Entrepreneur Collective, Stan Hustad asks his audience to confront another side of Jesus—the strong, courageous, sometimes confrontational Jesus who was willing to...
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Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
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Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
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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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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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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...
info_outlineWhat 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 one of Jesus' most memorable sayings, Stan explores the surprising command to be "wise as serpents and gentle as doves." Rather than treating those words as simply a religious phrase, he invites listeners to wrestle with what they might mean for entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, business owners, and anyone trying to navigate an increasingly complex world.
Along the way, listeners travel with Stan from the deserts of Arizona to the walking trails of North Carolina, where encounters with birds and the ever-present warnings about rattlesnakes and copperheads become vivid illustrations of the tension every entrepreneur must learn to manage.
Gentleness without wisdom can become naïve. Wisdom without gentleness can become manipulative. Jesus calls His followers to something far more difficult—and infinitely more powerful.
Throughout the conversation, Stan reminds listeners that the Jesus Entrepreneur Collective is not simply another organization asking for support. Instead, it is an invitation to build businesses that create genuine value, solve real problems, provide for families, and become living demonstrations of faith expressed through excellence in the marketplace.
The program also places this challenge within today's extraordinary historical moment. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary while artificial intelligence, technological innovation, and global economic transformation reshape nearly every profession, Stan argues that entrepreneurs need more than better business techniques. They need transformed character.
The discussion also highlights the remarkable example of Lydia—the prosperous merchant described in the New Testament as the first European Christian. Her story
reminds listeners that entrepreneurship, leadership, and faithful discipleship have always belonged together, and that women as well as men have shaped the history of Christian enterprise from the very beginning.
Perhaps the most memorable image in the program is Stan's invitation to imagine Jesus Himself as an entrepreneur in today's marketplace—not changing His character, but expressing it through wisdom, excellence, integrity, creativity, confidence, and servant leadership.
It is a refreshing reminder that following Jesus was never intended to separate faith from work. Instead, faith should transform the way we work.
The Birds and Snakes Society may sound like an unusual title. But behind it lies a timeless challenge: Can we become people who are both compassionate and courageous...both peaceful and perceptive...both kind and remarkably wise?
In a world that often rewards extremes, Jesus offers something better. He calls us to live in the creative tension between grace and wisdom.
Things to Remember:
• Combine gentleness with wisdom.
• Character matters as much as competence.
• Spiritual discernment belongs in the marketplace.
• Lydia reminds us entrepreneurship has always had a place in God's story. • Trust is a lasting competitive advantage.
Things to Share:
• Discuss what Jesus meant by being wise as serpents and gentle as doves. • Share the idea that faith and business strengthen one another.
• Encourage entrepreneurs to see their work as a calling.
• Help others grow both character and competence.
Things to Think About and Act Upon:
• Which side comes more naturally—grace or wisdom?
• What practical step can you take this week?
• Read The Jesus Entrepreneur and apply its principles.
• Consider becoming a Founding Friend of the Jesus Entrepreneur Collective.
A Final Word:
The future belongs to those who can reflect God's heart while navigating today's marketplace with wisdom. The world needs more Jesus entrepreneurs—wise as serpents, gentle as doves, and determined to make a lasting difference wherever God has placed them.
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