Could it be that everything you've learned is wrong?... And maybe it's time to change a name!
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Release Date: 05/21/2025
Would Jesus Use AI? Faith, Technology, and the Future of Meaningful Work
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Just for fun this a 3rd person article but written by me In a world racing toward artificial intelligence, automation, and unprecedented technological power, a provocative question is quietly unsettling leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday workers alike: If Jesus were here today, would He use AI in his work and business? That question sits at the heart of a recent episode of The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience, a weekly exploration that looks at the life and leadership of Jesus not only as a spiritual figure — but as a model for meaningful, mission-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by veteran...
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Seven Words to Think About During the Storm
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
The storm is coming. You can feel it—not just outside, but everywhere. Schools closing. Churches canceling. Flights disappearing from the board like magic tricks gone wrong. We’re all being gently (or not so gently) told: stay home, stay put, stay warm. Which is exactly what I’m doing—sitting in my little radio studio, which also happens to be a television studio, a video studio, and a worldwide broadcasting station. No tower. No transmitter building. No million-dollar equipment. Just a good microphone, a decent camera, an internet connection, and a lifetime spent loving radio. I...
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If Jesus were in the IDF today... What kind of soldier or man do you think he would be?
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
In a culture crowded with slogans, outrage, and instant opinions, a recent radio program in The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience does something surprisingly rare: it asks people to stop, imagine, and think. The program poses a single, provocative question—not to shock or inflame, but to awaken reflection: If Jesus were here today—now, in our time and place—and if He were a young man living in Israel, what kind of man would He be if required to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces? The result is a thoughtful, TED-Talk-length exploration that bridges history, faith, entrepreneurship, and...
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More Than a Name: The Title of the Man and the Faith Behind Dr. King’s Legacy
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
In this special birthday-commemoration edition of Inconvenient Ideas, broadcaster Stan Hustad invites listeners to pause, reconsider, and remember something easily overlooked in the story of one of America’s greatest heroes: the full and formative identity of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program opens with a light, affectionate nod to radio history and the marvel of modern podcasting—how a single voice can now circle the globe without towers, transmitters, or billion-dollar budgets. From there, the focus turns to the meaning of this national holiday and to the man it honors....
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Why are the Democrats and the ICEers trying to get Donald Trump and his team elected and have more power
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Protest Backfires: The Inconvenient Politics of Noise, Power, and Human Nature In this episode of Inconvenient Ideas, veteran broadcaster Stan Hustad poses a question that at first sounds almost absurd—and then increasingly unavoidable: Why do the loudest opponents of Donald Trump and ICE often end up strengthening the very people they oppose? It’s a question rooted not in partisan rhetoric, but in something deeper and far more uncomfortable: human behavior, perception, and unintended consequences. A Radio Man Sounds the Alarm Drawing on more than four decades in broadcasting,...
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Six Dollars for a Newspaper
(An Inconvenient Idea Worth Thinking About)
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
What kind of person pays six dollars for a newspaper in 2026? Apparently, I do. In this short episode of Inconvenient Ideas, I tell a simple story that turns out not to be simple at all—from being a 12-year-old paperboy delivering six days of news for 35 cents, to standing in a store today holding a weekend paper that costs more than I used to make in a week. Along the way, we talk about old-school radio, standing up to do a broadcast, dressing for the job even when no one can see you, and why some things that feel inconvenient—like slowing down, paying attention, or holding real paper in...
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A lot of people are destroying their destiny these days. Please be different!
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
This is a radio program that also happens to have the studio camera on. But it's a radio show and it is about an inconvenient idea... And that's about my concern that a number of friends and others are not being careful about how they are living right now and they are in effect possibly destroying their destiny, perhaps not doing what they were truly made for and what would give them some deep gladness, ... Maybe more later. Most people don’t wake up in the morning planning to ruin their future. And yet, according to this brief but pointed episode from the Inconvenient Ideas series, that may...
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When “Minnesota Nice” Gives Way to "Minnesota Vice" and Hard Questions;
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Reflections on Culture, Power, and the Cost of Ignoring Inconvenient Ideas In this edition of Inconvenient Ideas, veteran broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad draws on decades of lived experience in Minnesota to explore a troubling question: How did a state long known for “Minnesota Nice” find itself at the center of one of the largest fraud scandals in recent American history? This is not a political rant, nor is it a partisan argument. Instead, Hustad offers a reflective, sometimes uncomfortable examination of how cultural drift, failed assimilation, technological dominance, and...
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Here is the story and the question that can help you save a lot of time make you more efficient and effective and perhaps make you more money in 2026
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
On the first day of 2026, The What It Takes Radio Company opens the year with a simple, thoughtful, and surprisingly powerful eight-minute radio and television program designed to help listeners pause, reflect, and begin the year with intention. Hosted by Stan Hustad, the program does not offer a list of resolutions or predictions. Instead, it centers on one clarifying question—drawn from history, philosophy, and practical coaching—that has the potential to save time, sharpen focus, strengthen relationships, and improve effectiveness in life and work throughout the year ahead. A Question...
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Too Real to Be Fake, Too Fake to Be Real: Stan Hustad’s Inconvenient Ideas for a New Media World
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
On the first day of December, while many people are still digesting Thanksgiving leftovers and arguing about when it’s “socially acceptable” to play Christmas music, broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad steps up to the microphone with something more than seasonal sentiment. In his new Monday series, Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad, he invites listeners into a world where what we see, hear, and even believe may be—quite literally—too real to be fake and too fake to be real. Stan begins with a memory from his days hosting the early morning show “Morning Sound” on a...
info_outlineHere you go friends for a Monday evening. First of all I have a celebration day and it's always nice to be able to share a happy day.
But I also have decided that because so many things are changing in my life that we all need to get used to not only changing things but also changing names.
So I have a little 12 minute story that I think will be amusing and possibly helpful to you and I know that if you want to excell and do well in the challenging times before us you're gonna have to take one of my suggestions quite seriously.
And here is what STOSH the robot has to say
Could Everything You’ve Learned Be Wrong?
Why I’m Changing the Name—and What That Might Mean for You
Hi, I’m Stan—the Radio Man—and I’ve been hosting a podcast called Interesting Ideas. But here’s the big news: it’s time to change the name. And no, this isn’t just a branding decision. It’s something deeper. Something more personal. Something that might matter to you, too.
Let me tell you why.
A Personal Moment Sparks a Shift
Today is my daughter’s birthday. My youngest is turning 50. And as I reflect on that (with a bit of disbelief), I realize that life constantly changes—whether we’re ready or not.
Back when I was teaching high school history, I overheard one of my students tell a classmate, “It doesn’t matter what the course is—it’s always Husted.” That comment has stayed with me. It reminded me that no matter what label you slap on the work, if I’m involved, I bring a certain way of thinking, a certain voice, and a certain personality to the table. So when I change the name of this show, it’s not about erasing the past—it’s about aligning with the present.
Because I’ve changed. The world has changed. Maybe you have, too.
The Drucker Moment That Changed Everything
Years ago, I read a Forbes article featuring the legendary management consultant Peter Drucker. It was the October 1998 issue. The cover headline jolted me into a new awareness:
“Everything You’ve Learned About the New Economy Could Be Wrong.”
I kept that cover. Blew it up into a poster. Used it as a constant reminder in my coaching and consulting work. Why? Because that sentence hits hard. It dares us to consider that our cherished assumptions might no longer apply.
And in today’s world—where everything is accelerating—this kind of thinking is more vital than ever.
Why the Name Must Change
The name Interesting Ideas has served us well. But now, I’m searching for something more fitting. Maybe something like:
• Instigating Ideas
• Innovative Ideas
• Inconvenient Ideas
• Irritating Ideas
• Inspirational Ideas
I want a name that reflects not just curiosity, but courage. Because that’s what it takes to admit, “I was wrong.” It takes maturity to grow up, not just grow older. And if you’ve ever changed your mind, you know what I mean.
When we realize that what we used to know might no longer be true, we’re not falling apart—we’re waking up. And that’s where real wisdom begins.
What This Podcast Is Really About
Here’s how I see the journey:
• Ideas lead to
• Insight, which leads to
• Influence, which creates
• Impact, and if you're lucky,
• Income—not just financial, but relational, spiritual, and personal wealth.
We're entering what I call The Impact Zone. If you don’t make an impact today, you may already be invisible. And I believe we were made to leave an imprint—to leave behind more than we take.
Key Takeaways
• It’s okay to change your mind. Growth means rethinking what we thought we knew.
• Impact matters. In this fast-changing world, we must move from ideas to action.
• Names are not sacred. What matters is the substance, not the label.
• Humility is power. Saying, “I was wrong,” might be the wisest thing you’ll ever do.
• Wisdom is the goal. Not information, not even knowledge—but wisdom.
A Red Plate Day—and a Call to You
When our kids were young, we had a tradition: on birthdays or special occasions, we’d bring out a red plate that read, *This is your special day*. It was a way of saying, “You matter.” Today, as I honor my daughter’s milestone, I realize that this is my red plate day, too. And maybe yours.
So here’s my call to action:
• Rethink something you’ve always believed.
• Be willing to be wrong—so you can become wiser.
• Give me your thoughts on what this new name could be.
• And above all, aim to leave a legacy of impact, wisdom, and blessings.
Because as much as everything may change, one thing doesn’t: our calling to bless others at every turn.
Thanks for listening. Let’s continue the journey—under a new name, but with the same spirit.
Until next time… from whatever this show will soon be called.
Blessings always,
Stan the Radio Man