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Troy shares his story of addictions and how his relationship with Christ gave him the upper hand in the battle. We then discuss some recent legislation in Louisiana and Utah that helps parents protect their kids from access to things on the internet they shouldn't have access to.

Top3 Products you would make a good living as a salesman:

Rifles, prosthetics, anything i'm passionate about, Tupperware, fidgets, candles, guns, outdoor gear, B2B HVAC sales

Matt's Good word:

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice, Pray Continually

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Few people are "Starters" man ia the arena Gw! good Word Troy - James 1:22 Doers

Paris 1910 Teddy Roosevelt gives a speech called "Citizenship in a Republic." A segment of that speech has gained notoriety for its motivational slant. The segment is referred to as "The Man in the Arena." Chet, Troy, and Matt, discuss the speech and how it applies more today, than when Teddy spoke those words over 100 years ago.

1:22 be doers of the Word, not hearers only.

Top 3 Menu Items at a fictional Hardheaded Restaurant: duck, crispy pizza, jambalaya, gumbo, fried crapple, boiled crawfish, pulled pork, chili, shrimp creole, chips & salsa.

An idea for a cookbook was spawned from this discussion! Let us know if you'd like us to pursue this.

THE MAN IN THE ARENA - Teddy Roosevelt

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

Shame on the man of cultivated taste who permits refinement to develop into fastidiousness that unfits him for doing the rough work of a workaday world. Among the free peoples who govern themselves there is but a small field of usefulness open for the men of cloistered life who shrink from contact with their fellows. Still less room is there for those who deride or slight what is done by those who actually bear the brunt of the day; nor yet for those others who always profess that they would like to take action, if only the conditions of life were not exactly what they actually are. The man who does nothing cuts the same sordid figure in the pages of history, whether he be cynic, or fop, or voluptuary. There is little use for the being whose tepid soul knows nothing of the great and generous emotion, of the high pride, the stern belief, the lofty enthusiasm, of the men who quell the storm and ride the thunder."

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How to Balance your Life: Spiritual, Mental, Physical. Matt shares advice he got when transitioning from the Marine Corps to civilian life.

Psalm 119:9-12

Troy's son recently watched Top Gun Maverick and now has a dream of being a naval aviator. Matt, as a Marine, and Chet, as an Air Force BRAT, provide advice to Troy.

The conversation then turns to the Top 3 things you want to learn to cook this year. Matt is big on the North African dishes. Troy is outlandish with a beef and mushroom pastry!

Matt closes us out with a Good Word "Love" from 1 Corinthians 13. He ties it in to the day after Valentine's Day.

Top 3

Deli meat roast beef slicer, étouffée, Casoncelli Alla Bergamasca Ravioli, green herb Shakshuka, asian noodle dish B8, beef wellington, hot dogs (from scratch), chicken pepperoni, harissa

Good ward :, 1Corinthians 13 Love is...

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This week on Hardheaded, Chet discusses the groundbreaking relationship book, "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. If you want to connect with your spouse better, especially around Valentines Day, this is the book for you!

- 5 love Languages

Тор З: Gifts for your sweet heart

3. jewcery diamonds, something w/ your kids names 2. A dean house - maid service 1. A trip together. fine dining - jewelry - chocolate (flake tar), nothing - go on a trip, tickets to a show, dinner

Good word: Troy Love 1 Согinthians 13 without love, l am nothing

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Matt leads us through his journey of his latest visit to the ER. The guys then talk about the government's top3 ways to keep you distracted. Chet closes us out with a good word from Colossians. 165

On this episode of the Hardheaded Podcast, Troy talks about picking a word to focus on for the new year, instead of a list of resolutions. Gratitude is the word. Trying to find the things we are grateful. Troy also resolved to cut down on caffeine. Troy has also resolved to work out at a fitness center. This goal reminds Troy and Chet of the time Chet filmed a segment for their old TV show at a CrossFit gym. Chet couldn't walk for days! Chet resolves to eat a toasted pop tart in 2024. Matt says it will change his life.

Chet finds out Matt is younger than Troy.

The conversation then turns to the top 3 red flags while looking for a church home! 2/3's of the crew takes this seriously.

Matt closes us out with a good word from James 1:26. Which covers the issue of not controlling your tongue.

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This week on Hardheaded, Chet shares a Bible Story about the Persian Empire. Then, the guys jump into a powerful and inspiring discussion about their top 3 big risks. The show wraps with a good word from Troy.

**Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Book of Esther: Don't miss out! 2. Top 3 Riskes we took that paid off: 3. Bravely asking about Employee Engement Survey results in an all-salary staff meeting. 2 Moving to Wichita (family followed) 1. Making some life choices to have a chance at things working out up to marry Ashley 3. Moved a lot in past 10 years: Shreveport to Wichita worked for a ministry 2. Quitting job and going full-time with Trussell media. 1. Marrying Hannah - quickly 3. Joining the Marine Corps - 2006 2. Marrying Audrie 1. Platoon leader as a young corporal tried to court martial, culpable inefficiency 3. A Good Word from Troy

Album title → culpable inefficiency

"Do it so youdon't miss out."

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Esther: Background, Overview, and Application December 17, 2023 1. Who wrote Esther? We don't know. Some say Mordecai 2. Is the book of Esther true? Some say it is fiction. Why? It is written like a movie plot. Herodotus: Greek historian. "father of modern history" several corroborating events. 1. Historian Herodotus describes Xerxes I as being susceptible to women and in the habit of making extravagant offers to them, just as he did to Esther ("up to half my kingdom"). Herodotus mentions that the Persian empire stretched from India to Ethiopia and also refers to the magnificent royal palace in Shushan (Susa), corroboration of what is stated in the Book of Esther. In addition Herodotus mentions an assembly of Persian nobles called by Xerxes to advise him on the proposed war against Greece. Although Herodotus does not give the location of this assembly, the date – "after Egypt was subdued" – corresponds to Xerxes' third year when Esther records an assembly of Persian nobility at a feast. (Histories VII.8)(Histories IX.108) Herodotus relates this occurred in the tenth month of his seventh year as king – the same time Ahasuerus was choosing beautiful women for his harem (Esther 2:16). 2. Annals from the reign of Xerxes 1 mention an otherwise unattested official by the name of "Marduka", which some have proposed refers to Mordecai, as both are mentioned serving in the kings court. 3. What historical context does the book of Esther find itself? Jews in Babylon under Nebuchadnezzer. Ezra, Nehemiah, Zerubbabel. Some return, some stay. Some say the events of Esther falls between Ezra 6 and 7. 4. Where are we? Iran. Capital of Persian empire. (Babylon was in Iraq. Jews all over middle east. 5. Now it is time to explore the story of Esther. 1. Xerxes or Ahasuerus fueled from India to Egypt.

Interestingly, we see that Mordecai tells Esther NOT to inform those around her of her people and heritage: Now when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate. Esther had not made known her kindred or her people, as Mordecai had commanded her, for Esther obeyed Mordecai just as when she was brought up by him. (Esther 2:19-20) Now, the REASON for this matches what we read in Ezra, that there had been an accusation against the Jews that was written to the king at the beginning of the reign of Ahasuerus, who we call Artaxerxes: And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. (Ezra 4:6) That's a funny little detail that only makes sense in the context of all that is going on.

12. WHERE IS GOD????? Esther's story is much like ours. We don't have angelic messengers. We don't hear God's audible voice. The "finger" of God is woven throughout the book of Esther. Events are divine only after we see the full picture and look back. Let this be an encouragement to you. 13. What happens after this? DEATH/MURDER How long did Esther live? An historical approach to the biblical account may, however, reveal an unexpected twist to the lives of the main characters. If we accept the scholarly consensus identifying Ahasuerus with Xerxes I, we know he came to the throne in 486 BCE and met an untimely and violent death in 465 BCE as a result of a court revolution. This was instigated by one of his own ministers, Artabanus, with a view to enabling Artaxerxes — Xerxes's son by his first marriage to Vashti — to succeed to the throne. BY RABBI DR JEFFREY COHEN RABBI JEFFREY COHEN MARCH 06, 2020 10:14

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This week on Hardheaded, Matt shares what's on his mind then the guys jump into their top 3 favorite dog breeds. The show wraps with a good word from Chet Sears.

Matt = Houston hunting, El Paso

Lucchese Boot factory.

* www.lucchese.com

Boots for the brave. * www.bootsforthebrave.com

NetJets donated the aircraft.

* www.netjets.com

3 Beagle small pack hounds made to hunt rabbits. Documented back in 55 BC in England. = pack animal active vocal, loyal.

2 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever "Decoy Dog" smart and very energetic

1. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 1800's

- supreme gundog. unmatched in field and in home.

3. border collie 2, Jack russell 1, german Shepherd

3. Miniature schnauzer 2. Jack Russell Terrier 1. German Shepherd

Good Word: Dog! Proverbs 26:11 " Like a dog that retuns to its vomit is a fool who repeats his folly."

**Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Matt's Boots and Texas hunting 2. Top 3 Dog breeds 3. A Good Word from Chet "Vomit"

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Troy shares what is on his mind, which is dealing with people who want to be included but they refuse to put the work in. Matt and Chet have seen this type of behavior and give Troy some tips.

the conversation then shifts to our Top 3 ways to relax. Unfortunately for Matt, all of Chet's ideas cause anxiety for Matt. The list includes, napping, cooking, exploring, ASMR, hot tubs, watching golf and a few others.

Matt closes the episode with a good word on Anxiety and Prayer.

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