If reputation is your selfie, then character is the unfiltered security cam footage. In this eye-opening (and occasionally eye-watering) episode, Josh C. Jones cracks open the deep stuff—character. And no, we're not talking about your quirky sitcom persona or that D&D rogue you played in college. We're talking about who you really are… when no one's watching and the Wi-Fi is down.

Through chilling historical examples, laugh-worthy self-checks, and practical advice backed by both science and Scripture, this episode will challenge you to stop curating your life like a highlight reel and start building one worth living. Spoiler alert: You can't Photoshop your way to integrity. But you can choose character, one decision at a time. Bonus: you'll get to hear what happens when an actor builds backstory for a minor film role—and accidentally unlocks destiny. Don't miss it.

This 7-part series is brought to you by the book DESTINY: Rich or Poor, Life or Death, Choose Your Destiny.

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A Volleying Shutdown — CLOSED

In this episode, we take a steady look at a government showdown that brought the nation to a halt—one shaped by repeated votes, political posturing, and a tug-of-war that stretched far beyond party lines.

What pushed this shutdown to last as long as it did? What motives were driving each side? And why did a routine process turn into a national standoff?

To make sense of it all, I walk through the story like a tight volleyball match—volleys, blocks, resets, and long rallies where no one seems willing to let the ball hit the floor. Each side swings. Each side counters. But the scoreboard? It never seems to change.

I'm not here to sensationalize it. Just to break it down clearly, step by step, and offer a grounded standpoint from my view based on the information presented, in the middle of all the noise.

If you've ever wondered how political strategy, timing, and stubbornness can turn into a match that drags on far too long, this one is worth your time. The story goes deeper than the headlines with a hidden truth that might have well been brought to light—and the ripple effects reach further than most people notice.

Let's talk about it.

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Evening Melodrama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Think you're just brushing your teeth or scrolling your phone again? Think again. Your habits are basically your future dressed in sweatpants. In this episode, Josh C. Jones pulls back the curtain on the sneaky, silent forces that shape your life more than talent, timing, or even your Aunt Cheryl's advice. Spoiler: Destiny isn't made in dramatic moments—it's built one boring, bite-sized decision at a time.

Whether you're a creature of habit or just a creature of chaos, this episode will have you laughing, nodding, and maybe nervously eyeing your daily routine. With a little tough love and a lot of encouraging truths, Josh shows us how to trade destructive ruts for intentional routines—and reminds us that building good habits doesn't require perfection, just consistency... and maybe a calendar that isn't buried under pizza coupons.

This 7-part series is brought to you by the book DESTINY: Rich or Poor, Life or Death, Choose Your Destiny.

NOTES:

Intro/Outro Bumper Music:
Evening Melodrama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:
sounds by deleted_user_96253 (https://freesound.org/s/351304/)