110: Destiny Decoded (Ep 06) The Real You
From My Standpoint
If reputation is your selfie, then character is the unfiltered security cam footage. In this eye-opening (and occasionally eye-watering) episode, Josh C. Jones cracks open the deep stuff—character. And no, we’re not talking about your quirky sitcom persona or that D&D rogue you played in college. We’re talking about who you really are… when no one’s watching and the Wi-Fi is down. Through chilling historical examples, laugh-worthy self-checks, and practical advice backed by both science and Scripture, this episode will challenge you to stop curating your life like a highlight...
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Episode 112: A Volleying Shutdown — CLOSED
From My Standpoint
A Volleying Shutdown — CLOSED In this episode, we take a steady look at a government showdown that brought the nation to a halt—one shaped by repeated votes, political posturing, and a tug-of-war that stretched far beyond party lines. What pushed this shutdown to last as long as it did? What motives were driving each side? And why did a routine process turn into a national standoff? To make sense of it all, I walk through the story like a tight volleyball match—volleys, blocks, resets, and long rallies where no one seems willing to let the ball hit the floor. Each side swings. Each side...
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109: Destiny Decoded (Ep 05) Your Unseen Operating System
From My Standpoint
Think you’re just brushing your teeth or scrolling your phone again? Think again. Your habits are basically your future dressed in sweatpants. In this episode, Josh C. Jones pulls back the curtain on the sneaky, silent forces that shape your life more than talent, timing, or even your Aunt Cheryl’s advice. Spoiler: Destiny isn’t made in dramatic moments—it’s built one boring, bite-sized decision at a time. Whether you’re a creature of habit or just a creature of chaos, this episode will have you laughing, nodding, and maybe nervously eyeing your daily routine. With a little tough...
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108: Destiny Decoded (Ep 04) The Movement that Makes or Breaks
From My Standpoint
Congratulations! You’ve made it past the thoughts and words stage. Now it’s time to get off the couch. In this episode, Josh C. Jones makes it clear: destiny doesn’t just float down from the sky like a cosmic Amazon delivery—you’ve got to act. Because guess what? The universe isn’t fooled by motivational posters if your habits say “nap first, dream later.” With a blend of real talk, inspiring stories, and a few chuckles at our collective tendency to “mean well” but “do meh,” this episode shows how every small action becomes a building block of your future. Whether...
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107: Destiny Decoded (Ep 03) Your Microphone for Your Life
From My Standpoint
Words: tiny sounds, big consequences. In this witty and wisdom-packed episode, Josh C. Jones explores how your mouth isn’t just for eating tacos or awkward small talk—it’s shaping your future. From the power of positive speech to the dangers of casual negativity, this episode takes the old saying “sticks and stones may break my bones” and kindly tells it to sit down and shut up. You’ll hear ancient parables, biblical truth bombs, and one particularly smug bird trick (no birds were harmed in the making of this podcast) that proves your words really do have power. Whether you’re a...
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106: Destiny Decoded (Ep 02) The Real Puppet Master
From My Standpoint
Ever feel like your brain is the unruly roommate who eats all your snacks and never takes out the mental trash? In this episode of Destiny Decoded, Josh C. Jones takes us on a deep dive into the chaos, creativity, and downright bizarre power of our thoughts. With 60,000 thoughts running wild in your head every day—most of them leaning negative—it’s no wonder you sometimes feel like you’re stuck in a motivational dumpster fire. But what if you could change all that? Through hilarious stories (yes, limburger cheese is involved), science-backed insights, and punchy quotes that’ll...
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Episode 105 B: (SPECIAL) The Right Side
From My Standpoint
The Right Side: Not Just the Winning Side In an age where outrage is currency and victory is prized above virtue, this podcast dares to ask: What is the cost of winning if it means losing our soul? The Right Side challenges the growing belief that power is more important than principle. Through powerful storytelling and unflinching honesty, this episode calls us to rise above tribalism, outrage, and hatred — to reclaim empathy, courage, truth, and moral clarity. From political violence and cultural chaos to the erosion of values and compassion, this message cuts through the noise...
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105: Destiny Decoded (Ep 01) The Destiny Dilemma
From My Standpoint
Are you the architect of your own future—or just the unlucky extra in a cosmic soap opera? In this kickoff episode of Destiny Decoded, Josh C. Jones tackles the age-old question: are we fated to follow a predetermined script, or are we free to improvise? If you’ve ever blamed your horoscope for a bad day or wondered why your life isn’t narrated by Morgan Freeman, you’re in the right place. With humor, insight, and a few punches of perspective, Josh walks us through the dilemma of destiny—why it's not as much about luck or fate as it is about the power of choice. Whether you're...
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Episode 104: The Civil War and Slavery (PART 4)
From My Standpoint
The Civil War was the bloodiest war fought on American soil, and it was fought by Americans. But there have been many misconceptions about this time of American history; some are understandably so, and others are done intentionally. In this 4-part series we will take a look at some of the Civil War's forgotten history and dive a little deeper into the rough waters known as the history of slavery in America. Some of what we discover might shock you; some might outright offend you; but it is only through research that we can truly understand this time in America and hopefully become better...
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Episode 103: The Civil War and Slavery (PART 3)
From My Standpoint
The Civil War was the bloodiest war fought on American soil, and it was fought by Americans. But there have been many misconceptions about this time of American history; some are understandably so, and others are done intentionally. In this 4-part series we will take a look at some of the Civil War's forgotten history and dive a little deeper into the rough waters known as the history of slavery in America. Some of what we discover might shock you; some might outright offend you; but it is only through research that we can truly understand this time in America and hopefully become better...
info_outline“The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the Constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first.” Thomas Jefferson
Freedom, as we know, is not free; and it can and is easily taken by those who would oppose it. But how could a citizen base who lives in freedom and claims to support freedom so easily hand that very freedom over to those who wish to take it?
Well, as Thomas Paine is quoted, “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”
But what if we are losing our freedoms one slice at a time? What if the very citizens are giving their freedoms away with each cut to their very comfortable and conformable lives and their desire for dependence over responsibility? What if a nation could quietly be put to death by a thousand cuts?
NOTES:
This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:
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Intro/Outro Bumper Music:
Evening Melodrama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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