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The Gospel TrailThe Dragnet 📢 The Final SeparationWelcome to The Dragnet: The Final Separation. Jesus tells of fishermen casting a net and separating the good fish from the bad—just as the angels will separate the righteous from the wicked at the end of the age (Matthew 13:47-50).The question is simple: Are you ready for the final separation? Have you fully committed your life to Christ, or are you holding back? The time to decide is now.The Gospel Trail is before you—will you take the first step? This is Pastor Kevin, bringing you the Word of God.#Drag...
2025-10-3035 min
The Gospel TrailWhat is Revival 📢 Let it RollThis week on Tuesday Edition, Rev. Kev tackles a listener’s question: “What is revival?” The answer doesn’t come from trends or traditions but straight from the Word of God. The prophet Amos thunders against empty religion and calls for a flood of justice and righteousness that cannot be stopped. In this episode, you’ll hear why revival is not about filling seats, polishing services, or putting on a show — it’s about hearts bowed in repentance and lives transformed by the power of God. When His Spirit moves, chains break, strongholds fall, and dead things come to life. Join us...
2025-09-3003 min
JumpStart Encouragement and Prayer PodcastShow Me Your Scars - SV ReVisited (John 20:24-29) - March 12, 2025We all have scars (Physical, emotional, and spiritual). However, scars are proof of God's presence, healing, and an opportunity to tell the story behind it. Invite others to join you for the broadcast.Comment / Like / Share this post please. (To book me for speaking engagements, ministerial services, and book chats, go to my website below.)Rev. Kevin V. MontagueKVM Ministries“Leading With Power, Serving With Care” kvmministries.com#kvmministriesllc #jumpstart #encouragementandprayer...
2025-03-1844 minJumpStart Encouragement and Prayer PodcastFaithful God, Forever Praised! (Psalm 71:19-24) - February 12, 2025God’s unchanging faithfulness empowers us to trust Him and praise Him through all circumstances. No matter the trials, struggles, or uncertainties we face, God’s righteousness, restoration, and redemption are certain. Faithful God, Forever Praised!Invite others to join you for the broadcast.Comment / Like / Share this post please. (To book me for speaking engagements, ministerial services, and book chats, go to my website below.)Rev. Kevin V. MontagueKVM Ministries“Leading With Po...
2025-02-2050 min
UnstoppableRevKevPreparing the Way - GatheringPastor Kevin M. Kelley continues in a series of ADVENT messages...Â
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2024-12-0955 minJumpStart Encouragement and Prayer PodcastCalibrate (Matthew 6:6) - October 18, 2024Are you living below the standard for maximum output and living? If so, God has much more when you plug into Him. Check out this podcast.
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2024-10-2345 minJumpStart Encouragement and Prayer PodcastJumpStart: en-Courage-ment (from the inside out) - 1 Samuel 30:1-6 - July 17, 2024Comment / Like / Share this post please.
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Journey NOWIn Other WordsWe’re learning to examine Bible translations more deeply as our recent Sunday conversation about Genesis 3 showed. So, a listener asks why bad and biased translations of the Bible persist. How do we trust what we read, and is there a better way to study God’s word? It’s an all male panel this week as Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Sam Barnhart and Rob Gonzalez untangle the subject of translation philosophy.
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2024-03-0747 minUnstoppableRevKevREPENT!RevKev shares a message on the necessity for repentance to break the bonds of functional atheism. Find the blog version >HERE
2024-03-0413 minJumpStart Encouragement and Prayer PodcastControl Shift (Ctrl + Shift) - Jeremiah 29:8-14 - February 14, 2024Are you still in control of your life? How's that going? It's time to give up your control to God and do a Control Shift.
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Northside NOW57: Small Groups & Faraway PlacesRevD is BACK in the podcast room and she joins Patrick, Glenn and Kevin to talk about small group study for Lent and travels to Gamasara, Tanzania. Â Jambo! Â While RevKev is away, the conversation with the guys goes from Wordle all the way to Rico, the Exit 87 turkey. Â Gobble up every minute of the fun!
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2022-02-0841 minNorthside NOW56. Let's Talk About GRACE: ..a..RevKev is BACK in the podcast room as the guys continue with Part 2 of their "People and Place of GRACE" discussion. Â This episode explores the "A" in GRACE...Acquiring Wisdom....after they wander around in film topics from Batman and The Matrix to Top Gun. Â And...Glenn and Kevin bring you a NEW Northside NOW Sports update! Â Don't miss a single minute of the conversation!
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Brown Liquor and Bad IdeasNext week is another opportunity for cousins to exercise their rights to vote. (S3E15) 102721https://ballotpedia.org/State_executive_official_elections,_2021#Offices_up_for_election#brownliquorandbadideas#vote2021Potential questions to those asking you for your vote.What is your position on improving educational outcomes in our state or town?What was the Covid-19 relief money from the Federal Government spent on in our state or townDo you accept the impact of climate change on our state and if you do what is your positions on how to address it?The right to vote is a constitution right. Did we have a fair and accurate e...
2021-12-0917 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasI want vs we need. Let's talk about it. (S3E14) 102021I want vs we need. Let's talk about it. (S3E14) 102021
2021-12-0812 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasSupport our Post Office, they are in a difficult situation combined with bad ideas. S3E13 101321The United States Postal Service is under attached from the inside and from outside forces. Our friends and neighbors in the Postal Service need our support and patience. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, prohibited delivery trucks from waiting for late mail or making extra trips, dismantled sorting machines, cut overtime, and reduced hours at retail post office locations.Senate Republicans would not confirm President Obama's appointees so President Trump had spots to fill and it is now filled with 4 rep, 2 dems and 3 open slots #broiwnliquorandbadideas#supportuspshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/why-biden-can-t-fire-postmaster-general-louis-dejoy/ar...
2021-12-0817 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasChina in space. They have come a long way in a short period of time. (S3E12) 100621China and their taikonauts are charting new areas in space exploration. They have closed the gap between them and the rest of the world in space exploration in very short order. Additionally, the Russians are participating in each of the space stations the Chinese one and the one sponsored by the United States.#spaceexploration#taikonauts#spacestation
2021-12-0818 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe 2020 Census and why it matters to all of the cousins, (S3E11) 092821The 2020 Census is shipping to your state this month. Now, we all need to go to work on the important aspects of the information presented by the census.www.census.gov#2020census
2021-12-0812 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasAfghanistan, a quick review and observations of a difficult set of decisions. (S3E10) 092221#brownliquorandbadideas#afghanistan
2021-12-0816 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe new Texas laws on abortion (S3E9) 091521We have all heard the reports about the new Abortion Laws in TexasAbortion is a difficult decision – to make personally and it should be a personal decision with significant input by women Religious, moral, personal – you make the call but does it raise to the level of divisiveness for our country?We are turning cousins against cousins -- vigilantes and fugitive slave Act as a part of the Compromise of 1850 Death penalty is legal in TexasMask mandates are difficult to know about the Texas positionAbortion is now decriminalized in Mexico...
2021-12-0813 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasGood results from Operation Warp Speed but now it is time to audit the program. (S3E8) 090821Operation Warp Speed helped to provide US cousins with COVID-19 vaccinations in record times. It is good management to audit a new program to understand what was good about the program what were bad ideas. Keep the good elements of the program and eliminate or improve the bad ideas.#auditoperationwarpspeed#borownliquorandbadideas
2021-12-0809 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasWe need to do better coping with our natural world. (S3E7) 090121#redcross#brownliquorandbadideas#naturaldiasters#climatechange#nationalpreparednessmonth
2021-12-0811 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasIt is important to know what happened before, during and after the 1/6/21 insurrection. S3E6 082521January 6 was a terrible event that was viewed on TV by millions of Americans and across the worldWe saw the ex President and others tell a large assembly to go to Congress and stop the democratic process New reports have come out indicating that the ex president and members of congress were in communications on January 6 and perhaps during the insurrectionA friend tells me that a visitor to congress would have left bags, back packs and other items at the hosting legislators’ officeIf we do not have a complete understanding of what hap...
2021-12-0811 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasPogo said, "We have met the enemy and he is us." The COVID 19 story continues. (S3E5) 082021The cartoon character Pogo warned us of the real enemy of COVID 19 in 1970.Deja vu all over again – we have lost over 600k cousins and millions moreWe are once again seeing the true impact of the Covid 19 virusPOGO Cartoon in 1970 for Earth Day, by Walt Kelly“We have met the enemy and he is us!”Convergence of Science, Ego, Money, Politics and Misinformation I took 10th grade biology, but let’s think about what we all have seen,A virus changes, masking, and social distances works, the vaccinations work -- more re...
2021-12-0813 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasCousins, after you had an operation did you experience the 3 levels of recovery? 080421 (S3E4)I have found that there are three stages of recovery from an accident, operation or similar experience.The are a spiritual level, mental level and physical level#spiritual#mental#physical
2021-12-0813 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasIt's time for the Olympics. Let's, lets watch, witness and learn from the Tokyo Games. 072821 (S3E3)The Tokyo Olympics are in full swing.We can learn a great deal about ourselves and our world in watching the Olympics, not only for entertainment which it is but as a model for world peace and cooperation. Enjoy and learn.The Olympic OathEach representative an athlete, a judge and a coach -- says their own part: “In the name of the athletes”, “In the name of all judges” or “In the name of all the coaches and officials”. The athlete then takes the following oath: “We promise to take part in these Olympic Ga...
2021-12-0810 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasClimate change and cousins, are we paying attention to what nature is telling us? 072121 (S3E2)From Texas with a 100 year winter storm, to sidewalks so hot in Palm Springs that dogs were burning their paws, to the US Track and Field trials in Eugene OR being delayed due to record setting heat to new vineyards being planted in New York State that used to be too cold for that variety of grape. Our nation's weather is changing.There are already rolling brown outs in some parts of the country and requests from the electrical companies to modify our behaviors to conserve electricity usage.  Climate change can not longer be...
2021-12-0808 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasCousins, the recent numbers on COVID still requires our attention and engagement. 071421 (S3EPWhat is the current status? Moving toward herd immunity 70+%Exempt -- Newborns, non-tested populations and those with compromised immune systems, like transplant recipients,Please reconsider -- Religious objections, the Pope stated that it is a moral obligation to take the vaccine, fears about the possible risks or skepticism about the benefitsBelieving that it is a hoax is not an excuseMayo clinic report over 31 million people have had COVID 19 almost 10% of the populationCheck out the New York times maps on the data about your county in the links providedCDC said...
2021-12-0812 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasWhere have we been the first half of 2021? (S2E26) July 5 2021Cousins, this is the wrap-up show for our second season.In this episode, we touch on a few items that were highlights and some bad ideas from our second season. I also, preview a few topics we will cover in the next season.Thank you for your engagement and I look forward to our continued growth together.We the People.#constitution#wethepeople
2021-10-1109 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe Constitution and Democracy is who we are and should want to continue to be. June 23 (S2E25)Preamble of the Constitution of the United States of AmericaWe the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_the_United_Stateshttp://oaths.us/oath-of-office-for-members-of-congress#democracy#brownliquorandbadideas#wethepeople#theconstitution
2021-10-1115 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasCousins, are you being gaslighted? 6/16/21 (S2E24)Cousins, are you being gaslighted? 6/16/21 (S2E24)
2021-10-1113 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasCognitive Dissonance causes us stress and is sometimes based upon bad ideas 6/7/21 (S2E23)#cognitivedissonance#brownliquorandbadideas
2021-10-1117 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasState and Local Engagement is Necessary, cousins. 6/2/21 (S2E22)In 2022, the following elections will be held34 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate will be up for election, 435 voting seats in the United States House of Representativesheld for the governorships of 36 U.S. states and three U.S. territories.Attorneys general will be elected in thirty states, three territories, and one federal districtAfter redistricting as a result of the 2020 censusJust a few items that these elections will have impact on our lives. Which policies are important to you?Minimum WageUnemployment Insurance or notHe...
2021-10-1110 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasMemorial Day History and Significance 5/26/21 (S2E21)Next Monday is Memorial Day at one time was called Decoration DayUnited States, we honor and mourn members of the military who have passed while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This is not to be confused with Veterans Day.Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, was first observed on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery when flowers were placed on the graves of fallen Union and Confederate soldiers and Colored Soldiers.May 30 from 1868 until 1970 Official Federal Holiday in 1971May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called...
2021-10-1114 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasCommunity Colleges and the American Families Plan, a good idea. (S2E20) 5/19/21Cousins, on this element of the plan, let's get it done.Community college 2 year free TuitionCommunity colleges – Textbooks, etc.State Educational programs 10 Year investment -- Do the Math!“Community colleges offer associate's degrees, prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, provide opportunities for lifelong learning, and train the workforce that sustains California’s economy.Nursing – Life ChangingChild CareBecome engaged cousins, take Political Action – What do we need to do, 4 phone numbers – Governor, 2 Senators & Representative – Speed dial or textTell them that you want it.https://www.forbes.com...
2021-10-1110 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe importance of electricity and the move toward a new electric future. May 5 2021 (S2E18)Electricity and the production of electricity is the only energy program we need to discuss.Think of all of the changes that have occurred that are now supporting a new battery/hybrid/electric based future.Power hand toolsThe Ford Mustang, electric vehicle.Electric, riding lawn mowerTeslaLivewire by Harley Davidson#electricity
2021-10-1111 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasCovid-19 is still here and we need to assist India. 5/12/21 (S2E19)We need to continue the be mindful of what Covid-19 is with us and we need to continue to be focused.https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-timeline.htmlhttps://usafacts.org/visualizations/coronavirus-covid-19-spread-map/https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home#covid19#cdc
2021-10-1112 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasTakeaways from the Intelligence Execs report to the Senate Intelligence Committee. (S2E17) 4/48/21There are a number of takeaways from the Intelligence Executives...Russia is not our friend. They are an adversary and they are actively working to undermine democracy in the United States and other countries around the world. Russia in 2016 and 2020, provided election support to the candidate and former President Trump's campaigns.China is a near peer competitor across numerous arenasDomestic terrorism from home grown cousins and international terrorism is a growing concern#intelligence#electiontampering
2021-10-1113 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasEarth Day 2021, who cares? All cousins should! April 21, 2021 (S2E16)Tomorrow is Earth Day, started in 1970Cuyahoga River fires of 1969, Lead to Earth DayWho cares about the planet and nature, hunters, farmers, anglers, boaters, the military, all who want to get outdoors, people with children, older relatives, cousins who like to breathA typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons or 10,140 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.Climate Change is a part of Earth Day and Environmental Justice, where do you build what type of facilitiesWe all need to breathe, water and eat food – cancerLet’s follow the science, support new...
2021-10-1112 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasAre Georgia's new voting laws addressing the right issues for cousins? 4/14/21 (S2E15)"Election Integrity Act of 2021.“ of S.B.202 , "easy to vote and hard to cheat," -- Water in line, reduction on days of voting, more stringent use of absentee voting, etc., but to me the key provision is changing the power of the peoples vote to the stateNo FraudIn the 2020 elections out of 14 Congressional seats 8 were republican and 6 were democrats a change of only one from 2018 with 67.51% and increase of 8.37% GA it takes 16 Steps to pass a bill in GA over 100 page bill was passed in record timeSupreme Court in March was hearing argum...
2021-10-1113 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasLet's talk about the history and the soul of the United States 4/7/21 (S2E14)What were some to the major events in the 1800's, 1900's and the 2000's that have lead to our national character and soul.Here are a few of my ideas.What are yours?#ushistory#democracy
2021-10-1112 minBrown Liquor and Bad Ideas5 Items that we need to be understand so that we can start to move forward together. 3/31/21 (S2E13)1) FBI director reports that ANTIFA played no role in the January 6 insurrection2) Former President Trump and spouse received Covid-19 vaccine in January 2021Â 3) Sidney Powell being sued for allegations of voter machine fraud, legal team's offer is that her "comments should not be accepted by reasonable people." Â 4) Intelligence community determines that Russia supported and worked to benefit former President Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections.5) Atlanta shooting of Asian-American cousins#covid19vaccines
2021-10-1113 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe American Rescue Plan, Why not? (S2E12) 3/24/21The American Rescue plan include $1,400 to millions of cousins, and an increase to the child tax credit. Others receiving benefits are restaurants and entertainment venues. States and Local governments will get some assistance with budgets hit hard because of loss revenue due to COVID-19.Over 60% of the money in the plan goes to cousins.NO Republican Senators or House Representatives voted for the bill. Why not?Isn't this suppose to be the United States of America? Don’t we help friends and neighbors and people who are in trouble?https://www.usatod...
2021-10-1112 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe fourth quarter in our fight with Covid-19! Get you vaccinations, cousins! 3/17/21 (S2E11)We are in the fourth quarter in our fight with COVID_19, but only if we all work together to beat it. Remember the virus is a public health crisis. It will not vanish, but we can get to the point where we can be safer and save lives. We are at a critical point in our battle. Wear your masks. Maintain Social distances. Get the vaccine(s) when it is your turn.  Working together we can get back to the social world we have missed for a year.https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.htmlhttp...
2021-10-1109 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasTruckers are also heroes of the shutdown. Let's give them a break on the roads. 3/10/21 (S2E10)Truckers are critical to the logistics of our nation. During the pandemic, as always, they delivered everything from testing equipment, to paper towels to vaccines. Critical. Cousins, when you are on the road practice good truck etiquette. When legislation comes up in your state that impacts truckers, be reasonable-- 3.5 million truckers in the United States, independents, small businesses and large businesses-- It takes 300 ft to stop a 80,000 lbs truck at 55 mph, an average car stops between 120 -140 from 60 mph, Do the math!!!Truck etiquette – Bad Ideas -- driving in tru...
2021-10-1108 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasConcern for our Texas cousins and some bad ideas on the Texas power grid? 3/3/21 (S2E9)The recent winter storms that hit Texas has left cousins there without electricity, without natural gas for heating and associated electricity generation. Some cousins are also exposed for large electric bills based upon their electrical payment plan.The real bad idea was that I heard the Governor blame the 10% of power total generated by wind power as the cause of the major power gird shutdown across the state. A little further research indicated that the wind turbines had not been appropriately winterized. Come on cousins!https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-texas-winter-storms-arctic-cold/https://www.wsj.com...
2021-10-1109 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasAusterity programs, are they needed now? 2/24/21 (S2E8)$2.2 T Federal Budget in 2020Projected $1.9 T borrowing in 2021Borrowing money to get things done can be a good ideaBorrow money when it is at a low rate is a good ideaWhat is good now for the country and cousins? Where is the debate?What is the money being spent for and for whom? https://www.cbo.gov/about/products/budget-economic-data#2#austerity#federalbudget
2021-10-1109 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasNew voting state legislations, are they for voting expansion or voting suppression? 2/17/21 (S2E7)More votes in the 2020 elections than ever before about 66% of those eligible to vote. Total of 239M -- 158M voted, Biden 81 M, Trump 74 M and 3 M to other candidatesIn my opinion, any objective that is not making voting easier is a bad idea!If there is voting fraud, let's get to the bottom of it. Address the concerns, exposures and not keep talking about an issue that does not exist.Consider these sources --https://www.cbs.com/shows/60_minutes/video/x7lKUu9EVbop6VgOjjJplT3GKc2JnGDQ/1-10-2021-january-6th-11-780-votes-american-independent/...
2021-10-1110 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasTrusted information sources we can all agree and rely on as we move forward. BL&BI (S2E6) 2/10/21We need trusted information sources if we are to get out of our silos of information. Consider these 4 trusted sources as we try to move forward together. They have worked for me for decades.1 - NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://www.noaa.gov2 - CDC, Centers for Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/3 - Smithsonian Institute -- https://www.si.edu/The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. We are a community of learning and the opener of doors. Join us on a voyage of discovery and explore and...
2021-10-1111 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasSocialism and Social Democracy, we need to know what we are talking about. (S2E5) 2/3/21Cousins, we hear about socialism but what about social democracy?See the definitions of each and when you hear the words, ask what the speaker means by using the terms.Some examples of social democracy in the United States --1) President Trump's aid to Farmers $28 B, more than a number of departments Including the State Department and NASA, Forbes Magazine 1/20https://www.forbes.com/sites/eriksherman/2019/12/27/trump-china-tariffs-farmers-subsidies/?sh=305fbb9d5b392) Pandemic relief Bill in 2020 $2.2T all to cousins, of course not (https://www.fitsnews.com/2020/03/28/the-first-coronavirus-stimulus-law-is-in-effect-whats-in-it-will-it-help/)3) Social Security we all pay and...
2021-10-1133 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasFascism is a bad idea for the United States of America Brown Liquor and Bad Ideas (S2E4) 1/23/21Let's briefly discuss fascism and why it is a bad idea for the United States of America.According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary fascism is:http://www.webster-dictionary.net/definition/fascisma political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government; - opposed to democracy and liberalism An authoritarian system of government under absolute control of a single dictator, allowing no political opposition, forcibly suppressing dissent and rigidly controlling most industrial and economic activities. Such regimes usual try to achieve popularity by a strong nationalist appeal, often mixed with racism.#fascism#democracy
2021-10-1107 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasInauguration Day 2021, the impact and opportunity. Brown Liquor and Bad Ideas (S2E3) 01202In this episode, we toast all those who stood up for democracy against pressure to do otherwise. We appreciated the work of all of the election official across the country. We are pleased that the peaceful transition of power that occurred without further incident.* Apologies, it is misquoted in the episode, the correction is that President Trump asked the Georgia Secretary of State to "find" 11,780 votes to be added to the President's tally.#democracy
2021-10-1117 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasCousins, we need a scorecard so that we know when we win. (S2E2) 1/13/21We have a scorecard for most things that are important. We can keep a scorecard from year to year so that we know when we are winning and losing. Here are a few ideas on what might be on the scorecard. What are your scorecard items?Below are the items we discuss in this episode1) Hours worked by our elected officials, what are they doing?2) Public health measurements -- nutrition, overweight, colon cancer etc.3) Bridges and infrastructure issues4) Graduation rates of high school students and percentage who took calculus. Because you need calculus in...
2021-10-1116 minBrown Liquor and Bad Ideas2021, what is important to you cousin? 1/6/21 (S2E1)Cousins, what is your list of what is important for the country in 2021? This is not a complete list but a starter set. Include in the comments what you think should be focused on in the next Congress from 2021 to 2023.Also cousins, future episodes will be available at 6PM EDT, to be more in line with sharing a glass and good conversation. 1) Education -- teachers, salaries and outcomes2) STEM and STEAM – vaccine, scientists3) Telecommunications systems, everybody needs it and wants it should it be a utility?4) Median income for the United states 2019 was $...
2021-10-1117 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasUnited, we can stand strong against global competition 12/16/20In this episode, Cousin Cornell Wright talks about the strengths of the United States when we stand together. Also, he touches on the global competition that we face in nearly every aspect of life. He even covers, briefly, an economic metric that has China ahead of the United States.
2021-03-2409 minBrown Liquor and Bad Ideas2020 Presidential Election Results December 9, 2020The 2020 National Election results were perhaps the most secure election we have had in the United States. The states and the Department of Homeland Security were strong their voting process development and diligent to technological attacks that helped ensure we had a election that was fair and that counted eligible votes. We all owe a big "Thank you" to the United States Postal Service, to all of the poll watchers, Boards of Elections, Secretaries of State and the state's information technology departments who worked on this election.Claims of fraudulent vote tabulations, if correct, should come forward w...
2021-03-2408 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe election was a success for all of the cousins 12/02/20The election of November 2020 had the greatest turnout in total number of votes ever. It was also the highest percentage of cousins voting in over 100 years! A success.Now cousins, how was the voting experience for you and the cousins in your state? What should be the parameters on what the voting process should be in your state? Democracy take work.
2021-03-2408 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasWe all have many things and cousins to be thankful for this year. 11/25/20Thanksgiving and things to be thankful for in 2020.Gen. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs at the dedication of the Army Museum on November 11 said, “We are unique among militaries. We do not take an oath to a king or a queen, a tyrant or a dictator. We do not take an oath to an individual. No, we do not take an oath to a country, a tribe or religion. We take an oath to the Constitution. And every soldier that is represented in this museum, every sailor, airman, Marine, Coast Guardsman, each of us will pr...
2021-03-2412 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasBinary 10/18/20- A or B- Ford or Chevrolet- Full or Empty- Sunrise or SunsetBinary is the basis of computer operations. A light switch is either On or Off, no dimmer switch. Yes or No. We make decisions every day. Many of them come down to a binary decision.Milk is homogenized to provide the consistency, not pasteurized as mentioned in the episode. Oops!Binary is a term we will use in future episodes.I will wear my mask because I care about you and I n...
2021-03-2406 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe significance of the North Pole 11/11/20The North Pole has evolved from an exploration adventure to a verification of climate change. It has the potential to be an international commerce route, recreational opportunities, area of potential international conflict and flooding around the world.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arktika-class_icebreakerwww.business-standard.com › article › internationalwww.history.com/this-day-in-history/nautilus-travels-under-north-polehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/who-discovered-the-north-pole-116633746https://www.epa.gov/agriculture/agriculture-and-climatehttps://observer.com/2019/05/mike-pompeo-arctic-climate-change-trade-opportunities/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_firsts_at_the_Geographic_North_PoleNorth Pole, Climate Change, International Commerce, Shipp...
2021-03-2411 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe Day After the ElectionsCousin Cornell, the People's Lobbyist, gives us his take on how we should behave after this historic election.
2021-03-2409 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasTuskegee Syphilis Experiment and the impact on clinical trials today - 10/28/20The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment "longest non therapeutic experiment on human beings" in the history of medicine and public health.A federal, public health agency conducted an experiment with black, male cousins from 1932 to 1972. The study observed and tracked the impact of syphilis on the human body. It was known in 1947 that penicillin was a cure for syphilis but this information was not communicated to the men in the experiment. For forty years the experimented continued until it was finally made public and shut down. As a result there are laws and regulations, now against such human experimentation. This w...
2021-03-2411 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasHate-- is a bad ideaIn this episode Cousin Cornell, the People's Lobbyist, gives us bad ideas for rooting out hatred in our relationships and country.Show Notes:- https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/hate4.htm- Mark 12:31 "Love your neighbor..."- https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/preamble/- The constitution gives the right of free speech and we have the right not to listen. - If there is something not smooth in your life, research the true cause and effect of the problem and not a promoted situation.The Preamble to the United S...
2021-03-2409 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasVote! It Matters!VOTE, cousins! It matters!In this episode Cousin Cornell, the People's Lobbyist, gives us a few of his bad ideas about voting.Show notes:US Voter Turnout: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/21/u-s-voter-turnout-trails-most-developed-countries/Voting Tips: - Submit your ballot and check that your vote has been counted - Plan your vote strategy: location, water, chair, mask, social distancing - Be aware of the issues. Does your state have initiatives or referendums? - Voting is a job interview. They are applying for a job. Who do you want tor...
2021-03-2412 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasHow to fill out your ballot - October 7, 2020In this episode Cousin Cornell, the People's Lobbyist, discusses the proper way to fill out your ballot in most elections."Powerful" hooded sweatshirt courtesy of Common Ground High School, New Haven, CT (https://commongroundct.org/)
2021-03-2406 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasInformation from five media sources, September 25, 2020Cousin Cornell, the People's Lobbyist, gives us some bad ideas about how to engage with the media. Media Sources: -National Public Radio (NPR) -CBS/ABC/NBC -Fox -Public Broadcasting System (PBS) -British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
2021-03-2410 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe COVAX Initiative 09/23/20Cousin Cornell hits us with some bad ideas about the US COVID 19 response.To learn more about COVAXÂ go to: www.who.int/initiatives/act-accelerator/covax
2021-03-2408 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe Great American Tragedy (in 3 Acts) 09/16/20Cousins, in this episode, Cornell Wright the People's Lobbyist shares with us the story of The Great American Tragedy. You might want to pour yourself a double. This play is in 3 Acts.
2021-03-2411 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasWhat politicians need from us. 09/09/20Cousins, in this episode, Cornell Wright the People's Lobbyist, describes the three things that all politicians need from us as they apply for their jobs during this election season.All politicians need -- support, money and votes.Your cousin will describe why these items are important and why you should be engaged with the election process.
2021-03-2410 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasLet's talk about truth, don't lie. 09/01/20Cousins, don't lie to me and I will not lie to you.
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2021-03-2408 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasThe value of the USPS to all of us. 8/19/20Brown Liquor and Bad Ideas is intended for the participation of responsible adults of legal drinking age who wish to engage in substantive, virtual discussions and social drinking for entertainment purposes only. Â Brown Liquor and Bad Ideas does not advocate the abuse of alcoholic beverages. Choosing to participate in any of the drinking activities shared on the site should be made with moderation and caution and is the sole responsibility of the user.
2021-03-2407 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasUnidentified federal troops in our cities, why? 8/12/20Brown Liquor and Bad Ideas is intended for the participation of responsible adults of legal drinking age who wish to engage in substantive, virtual discussions and social drinking for entertainment purposes only. Brown Liquor and Bad Ideas does not advocate the abuse of alcoholic beverages. Choosing to participate in any of the drinking activities shared on the site should be made with moderation and caution and is the sole responsibility of the user.Also, in this episode the vocals are performed by Travaulya Wallace.
2021-03-2409 minBrown Liquor and Bad IdeasCome on Congress, cousins need help! (S1E5) 8/7/20What is our Congress going to do for cousins and small businesses in the next stimulus package?Brown Liquor and Bad Ideas is intended for the participation of responsible adults of legal drinking age who wish to engage in substantive, virtual discussions and social drinking for entertainment purposes only. Brown Liquor and Bad Ideas does not advocate the abuse of alcoholic beverages. Choosing to participate in any of the drinking activities shared on the site should be made with moderation and caution and is the sole responsibility of the user.
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