Two men about my age died last week. Can I tell you the story.docx
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Release Date: 07/28/2026
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_outlineTwo 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 discovering the work that truly makes us come alive. Rather than focusing on death itself, this conversation turns toward purpose, calling, relationships, and what may become the most meaningful years of our lives.
Along the way he introduces a new idea—the upcoming Encore Zone—designed especially for those entering the later chapters of life who believe their greatest contribution may still lie ahead.
Whether you are twenty-five or eighty-five, this episode offers an invitation to step back from the noise, rethink your priorities, embrace new tools such as AI and modern media, and begin living more intentionally.
Death may be inevitable. Living fully is still a choice.
Things to Remember
Life is fragile, and none of us knows how much time remains.
Success is not measured only by what we accomplish, but by how fully we live.
Discover what makes you come alive—and do that.
The world desperately needs people who are fully alive.
Your Encore Years may become your most significant years.
Things to Share
Share this episode with someone who has recently experienced loss.
Share it with someone approaching retirement or wondering what comes next.
Share it with anyone who needs encouragement to live with greater purpose.
Take Special Note
Stan introduces the upcoming Encore Zone—a conversation for people who believe life still has another chapter to write.
Ask not simply 'When can I retire?' but 'What am I uniquely created to contribute while I still have time?'
A Life Challenge
Set aside fifteen quiet minutes this week.
Ask: What truly makes me come alive?
Am I spending enough time doing it?
If I had five more years to make a difference, what would I begin today?
Connect with Stan
Stan Hustad has spent more than four decades behind the microphone and more than three decades helping leaders, entrepreneurs, organizations, and communicators discover greater purpose, performance, and impact.
Email: Stan@witradio.net
Because a better future rarely happens by accident. Sometimes it begins with one inconvenient idea.
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