Hey, Neighbor!

John has been driving a lot, and the baby has been sick a lot. And if you want Andrew to do something DON'T TELL HIM YOU WANT HIM TO DO IT.  But enough about us...

Next: Did you know PhD's are just pieces of paper?

And later:  What's the deal with people selecting "work wives" and "work husbands?"

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In this episode, the Pugsters take a look at Mariology from a Protestant perspective. While they don’t agree with a number of elements of the Catholic doctrines of Mary, the guys agree that Protestants don’t pay enough attention to her and that there are many valuable things she can teach us. As usual, the conversation ranges over a variety of topics, including the term “Mother of God” vs. Theotokos, prayer to saints, what virginity meant in the ancient world, and relics.

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Catch our documentary ‘A Pugcast Pilgrimage: Lewis, Oxford, and Our Postmodern Age’ at https://youtu.be/7OYYuK2Y7d0

In order for a Business to create wins all around, the Strategy function has to understand the difference between the horse and the cart, between the white ball and the triangle rack of balls in the middle of the pool table, between the lead actions and lag measures.

I'm not talking about Customer instead of profit. I'm saying you can focus on profit in a way that puts your focus on serving the customer. Or, you can focus on profit in a way that makes you forget about the customer.

Everybody loses when Strategy doesn't serve the customer.

Today's episode is the first in a 3-part series pertaining to the "Golden Age" for America that was a popular tag-line upon Trump's inaguration. Don't keep living in a deteriorating and dying cosmology. If you have been steeped in pessimistic theology or think any president might usher in a Golden Age for our nation, these three short podcasts and the scriptures I share are for you.  Look for Part 2 on Wednesday and Part 3 next Friday.

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). Check out all of the other things we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us.

I begin by recommending a relatively unknown ministry (richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/) that I respect and support (0:44). Then we talk about the pros and cons of deporting all Chinese students in the US (9:33). Next, I talk about how I learned Mandarin (21:08), beginning 22 years ago this week, followed by an overview of the unique Chinese places to pray for this week (34:36). Finally, I tell a few more stories, beginning with the fun (also 22 years ago this week) of being surrounded by police in Shunde (43:01). We end with a couple of letters from William Borden  (BordenofYale.com) dating back 120 and 112 years, respectively, as he shares (51:20) about the heathenism he witnessed and why he dressed like an Arab in Cairo.

Help for Refugees: The Richard Wurmbrand Foundation

https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/

Cancel All Chinese Student Visas?

https://www.newsweek.com/congressman-stop-chinas-exploitation-our-student-visa-program-opinion-2029415

How To Teach Yourself Mandarin

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/how-i-taught-myself-mandarin

Don’t forget to Pray for China this week (Feb 15-22! (PrayforChina.us)

Feb 15 (Sat) - Pray for Yushu in far southern Qinghai, just north of Tibet. We lived in this Tibetan region back in 2004, and visited off and on over the years. Qinghai (“Cheeng-high”) is paired with southern CO, west TX, and NM for prayer: https://prayforchina.us/states/colorado.html

https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/3

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yushu_City,_Qinghai

https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/qinghai

Feb 16 (Sun) - Pray for Xingping City in Xianyang Prefecture, home to the largest airport in NW China (where I was deported). Shaanxi is paired with Kansas for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4s6GcIAfDjfcH5a5RNjAe8

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xingping

https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shaanxi

Feb 17 - Pray for Binzhou (“Bean-joe”) Prefecture in Shandong Province. Shandong ("Mountain East"), on China's east coast, is paired with Virginia for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us

https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/49

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binzhou

https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shandong/1900-protestant-martyrs-in-shandong

Feb 18 - Pray for Xiaodian District in Taiyuan City, the capital of north China's Shanxi Province. Shanxi (“west of the mountains”) is paired up with Nebraska for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us

https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/27

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiaodian,_Taiyuan

https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shanxi

Feb 19 - Pray for hilly Leshan (“Luh-shan”), a three-million-strong city in south-central Sichuan Province. Home of the panda and many unreached Tibetans, Sichuan is matched with Texas for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us

https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/10

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leshan

https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/sichuan

Feb 20 - Pray for mountainous Dehong Prefecture in western Yunnan Province, home to a number of diverse ethnicities on the porous border with Myanmar. Home to huge mountains and diverse minorities, Yunnan is paired with Arkansas/Louisiana for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us

https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/28

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehong_Dai_and_Jingpo_Autonomous_Prefecture

https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/yunnan

Feb 21 - Pray for Xiaoshan District, the most populated within Zhejiang’s capital, Hangzhou. Hangzhou was Hudson Taylor's first field of service and where he met his first wife, Maria. Zhejiang (“Juh-jiang”) is paired with North Carolina for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us

https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/24

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiaoshan,_Hangzhou

https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/zhejiang

Feb 22 (Sat) - Pray for crowded Zhongshan City in southern Guangdong Province, right between Guangzhou and Macau. We've passed through here countless times. Tropical and populous Guangdong is paired up with Florida for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us

https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/15

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhongshan

https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/guangdong

Borden of Yale: No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets (BordenofYale.com):

You Have Not Seen Heathenism: 

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/you-have-not-seen-heathenism

Borden Goes Native: 

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/borden-of-yale-goes-native-a-la-hudson

If you enjoy this podcast, follow or subscribe on Spotify or Apple or right here on PubTV. 

You can also email any questions or comments to contact @ PrayforChina dot us. 

And don’t forget to check out everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10:2!

Sound Bites

"What did you... you hydroplane?"
"There will be blood."
"It's like stepping on a mine."
"You better be playing HORSE!"
"We would do BB gun fights."
"We thought that we could make a boat."
"It held for a little bit."
"What if there's like foil Pokemon cards?"
"I still want to do stuff like that."
"It's like geocaching."
"The geocaching movie script is wide open."

Summary

In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore various themes ranging from driving in adverse weather conditions to reflections on classic films and childhood games. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding four-wheel drive vehicles in icy conditions, share their thoughts on iconic movies like Citizen Kane and Once Upon a Time in the West, and reminisce about the games they played as children. The dialogue is filled with humor and insights, making it a delightful listen for anyone interested in these topics. In this conversation, the speakers reminisce about their childhood experiences, focusing on the games they played, the injuries they sustained, and the evolution of playground safety. They share humorous anecdotes about dangerous games, the impact of playground materials, and the thrill of competitive play. The discussion also touches on fireworks, biking adventures, and the unique memories formed in their youth, highlighting the carefree yet risky nature of childhood. In this lively conversation, the hosts share humorous anecdotes about their childhood adventures, including attempts to build boats from children's pools and the concept of time capsules. They explore the nostalgia of childhood creativity and the fun of geocaching, discussing the etiquette and excitement of finding hidden treasures. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they delve into the behavior of dogs and their understanding of human affection, culminating in a light-hearted reflection on the quirks of life and friendship.

Dr. Jim Garlow, founder and CEO of Well Versed, joins Joseph Backholm to explore the biblical foundation of marriage. They unpack Genesis 1 and 2 and address the cultural decline in marriage and birth rates. He examines the spiritual and societal war on marriage, the church’s shift away from its importance, and the disconnect between wanting marriage and being married. Tune in for insights on covenant marriage and how to pray for your spouse.

Liberty Dispatch - Episode 314 ~ February 13, 2025
In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew Di Bartolo and Matt Hallick discuss the gathering of all 13 Canadian premiers in Washington, DC, to address President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. They scrutinize Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament and the ensuing legal challenge being heard in federal court. The episode also touches on the pervasive hypocrisy of newfound Canadian patriotism, the historical context of the National Flag of Canada Day, and Trump's provocative suggestion of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state. Plus, hear about their upcoming interviews and exclusive content you won’t want to miss.

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Segment 1 - High-Level Hypocrisy as Low-IQ Patriotism:
“National Flag of Canada Day Campaign” | Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-flag-canada-day.html;

“Pierre Poilievre Tweet” | X: https://x.com/PierrePoilievre/status/1889320620497772748;

“Alexander Kloosterman Facebook Post” | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.kloosterman.73/posts/pfbid02LvqsjKHitXL94KedBwfB2ekngKBh2Tz38QT1yTXQh9JKt7AuXnDkPKczN5Chb2aCl;

"A Different Canada Day Under an Ambiguous Flag” | Ottawa Citizen: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/deachman-a-different-canada-day-under-an-ambiguous-flag;

“Glenda McFarlane Tweet” | X: https://x.com/McfarlaneGlenda/status/1886911299004850358;

Segment 2 - Provinces Panic as Tariff Threat Looms:
"Canadian Premiers in Washington DC on Mission to Stop Trump Tariffs” | Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/canadian-premiers-in-washington-dc-on-mission-to-stop-trump-tariffs/62118;

“Brian Lilley Tweet” | X: https://x.com/brianlilley/status/1888711229646282874;

Segment 3 - Court Hearing Over Prorogation:
“Federal Court Will Hear Prorogation Challenge This Week in Ottawa” | JCCF: https://www.jccf.ca/federal-court-will-hear-prorogation-challenge-this-week-in-ottawa/;

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