New Year, new kind of resolution: what if choosing patriotism—real, responsible, everyday patriotism—could lower the temperature, raise our standards, and bring some pride back into the room? We kick off 2026 by breaking down a high-stakes operation and the bigger story it tells about competence, courage, and common ground.

We walk through Operation Absolute Resolve with a focus on what made it extraordinary: months of joint planning, precise timing, interagency coordination, and more than 150 aircraft converging to execute a complex nighttime apprehension. You’ll hear how discipline, integration, and tactical surprise translate into fewer risks and bigger gains, and why those details matter beyond headlines. Then we look at the split-screen reaction—gratitude in Venezuelan communities and anger in parts of the U.S.—to ask a tough question: are we evaluating results, or just reacting to who delivered them?

From media narratives to personal bias, we examine how outrage can crowd out context and how that distortion weakens civic trust. Instead of treating patriotism as blind loyalty, we frame it as devotion with responsibility: supporting core values, serving our neighbors, staying informed, voting, and celebrating legitimate wins without switching off critical thinking. We connect the mission’s impact to public safety and the long-promised war on drugs, making the case that acknowledging success is not partisanship—it’s stewardship.

If you’re ready for a year defined by clarity, gratitude, and action, this one’s for you. Hit play, then share one concrete way you’ll practice patriotism this week. Subscribe, leave a review to help others find the show, and pass this episode to someone who could use a little more pride and a little less noise.

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Midnight won’t fix your life, but a decision might. We’re closing the year by doing the uncomfortable work most people avoid: naming what we will leave behind so we can walk lighter, clearer, and truer. Instead of stacking new goals on old baggage, we cut off the dead weight—labels we accepted, habits that stole our time, and stories that made our struggles feel like our names.

I share the line that stopped me in my tracks: sometimes you go through something so long you forget who you are. That idea reframed the whole year. We talk about the difference between trying and deciding, how language opens or closes escape hatches, and why conditions are not identity. If you’ve said “I’m trying to quit,” you’ll hear how “I quit” changes your posture, your calendar, and your outcomes. We get practical about replacing doom scrolling, breaking negative self-talk with pattern interrupts, and building momentum through small, daily wins that compound into confidence.

This conversation also leans on faith, community, and proof from your own life. You’re not walking into 2026 empty handed—you’re walking in with your track record, your grit, and your God-given strengths. We unpack tools to guard your inputs with a digital detox, curate voices that lift your standards, and practice self-compassion that you’d actually offer a friend. I reflect on six years of building Loud Proud American, the trap of dwelling and swelling, and the choice to stop letting struggle define the day.

If you’re ready to trade resolutions for release, and goals for grounded action, this is your reset. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Then tell me: what are you leaving behind—and what are you bringing with you?

Here is a Link to Pastor Steven Furtick Elevation Church this sparked todays thoughts and discussion please follow if you are inspired

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Snow outside, lights low, coffee at night, and a toddler determined to cameo—this Christmas special is equal parts cozy and chaotic. We leaned into it. From goofy elf names to heartfelt family memories, we explore how the holidays feel when traditions shift and real life spills across the wrapping paper.

We start with humor—Minty McCandy Cane, Happy Stocking Stuffer, and the legend of Jingle Pickle Pants—then move into the scents and stories that anchor the season: pine on the dashboard, a battery four-wheeler sending a kid up the Christmas tree, and a giant stocking that turned generosity into sport. Along the way we talk honestly about what happens when grandparents are gone and the old scripts fade. If the big gatherings have dwindled, how do you rebuild? Our answer: make smaller rituals that still feel big. Walk through a mile of lights. Stretch celebrations across days, not hours. Keep stockings, but fill them smart.

We also share the case for practical presents—deodorant, gloves, toothpaste, a renewed registration, even a AAA membership. Not glamorous, but deeply kind when money is tight and January is coming. And then there’s Spirit, the horse that became family—a story of late-night deals, a perfect card, and a room full of tears that still feels like a warm fire. That’s the energy we carry forward: not bigger, but deeper. Make memories that last longer than the bow.

If you’re craving a holiday that’s warm, real, and a little messy, you’re in the right place. Laugh with us, reminisce with us, and take away ideas you can use tonight. Subscribe, share this with someone who loves a good Christmas story, and leave a review with your most practical gift that meant the most—we’ll read our favorites next time.

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