Didn't Know Jesus Was That Smart!
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Release Date: 07/30/2026
THE PEOPLE IN THE RADIO And Why You May Need to Become One of Them
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
There was a time when a very young Stan Hustad climbed onto the kitchen counter and peered behind the family radio. His mother asked what he was doing. He was looking for the people in the radio. He could hear their voices. Surely they had to be in there somewhere. Decades later, Hustad became one of them. That childhood story opens this edition of Inconvenient Ideas, but the program is not really about nostalgia. It is about the future - and an inconvenient proposition: In an AI world, perhaps more people need to learn how to be "radio people." Not necessarily professional broadcasters,...
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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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STOP WORRYING. START CREATING YOUR OWN ECONOMY. An Inconvenient Idea for an AI World That Is Changing Faster Than We Are
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
There is a whole lot of worrying, waiting and wondering going on. After taking something he rarely takes—a real vacation—Stan Hustad returned to Inconvenient Ideas with five days away from television, computers and the daily digital noise. The occasion was a significant wedding anniversary, celebrated with his wife, Karen, along the North Carolina coast. It also came after a difficult season marked by loss, uncertainty and reminders that life can change very quickly. Perhaps that is why a few days away produced something more valuable than rest: perspective. Stan returned not pretending...
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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...
info_outlineWhy 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 was that smart.' What sounded awkward became a profound insight. Many people separate faith from the marketplace. This episode invites us to reconnect them.
Rediscovering Jesus
Throughout the program Stan argues that Jesus understood people, stories, leadership, influence, timing, service, courage, reputation, and purpose. These are not merely religious ideas; they are the foundations of flourishing organizations and meaningful lives.
The Hidden Eighteen Years
One of the most thought-provoking themes is Jesus' long period as a working craftsman before His public ministry. Those years remind us that ordinary work can become preparation for extraordinary influence.
Why a Collective?
A collective is more than an organization. It is a community of people united around a shared mission, encouraging one another while contributing their own gifts. Stan suggests that this reflects the way Jesus gathered people.
A Marketplace for the Twenty-First Century
The conversation reaches into today's world of AI, entrepreneurship, media, technology, and rapid change. The question is not whether technology matters, but whether timeless wisdom still has something essential to say. The program answers with a confident yes.
From Success to Significance
The closing challenge asks listeners to think beyond paying the bills. What if our greatest regret would not be failure, but unused opportunity? The invitation is to become the kind of entrepreneur who builds people as well as businesses.
Memorable Quotations
"I didn't know Jesus was that smart."
"Great movements begin as communities before they become organizations."
"Don't merely make a living. Build a life that outlives you."
"The greatest venture you will ever build is your own life."
Things to Remember
Jesus belongs in Monday's marketplace as much as Sunday's worship.
Leadership begins with serving people.
Community multiplies influence.
Purpose gives success lasting meaning.
Things to Share
Discuss the question: 'Was Jesus the greatest entrepreneur in history?'
Share this episode with business owners, students, pastors, and leaders.
Start conversations about integrating faith, work, and innovation.
Personal Action Challenge
For the next seven days, identify one teaching of Jesus that can be intentionally practiced in your work, leadership, or relationships. Keep a journal of what changes.
Invitation
The Jesus Entrepreneur Collective exists to help thoughtful men and women discover timeless principles for today's marketplace. Stan Hustad invites listeners to join the conversation, grow together, and become builders of organizations, communities, and lives that reflect wisdom, courage, service, and hope.