Some ideas don't announce themselves with flashing lights.
In fact, this one is about what happens when the lights aren't there at all.

This week on Inconvenient Ideas, I found myself talking about Tucson, Arizona — a place my wife Karen and I once called home for nearly sixteen years — and a current news story that stopped me cold. An elderly woman has gone missing in Tucson. She happens to be the mother of a very well-known broadcaster, which is why the story caught national attention. But what really caught my attention was something deeper, quieter, and frankly more unsettling.

Light pollution. Or rather… the lack of it.

If you've never lived in Tucson, you might not know this: much of the city — especially the desert communities — is intentionally dark. No streetlights. Limited exterior lighting. Strict rules designed to protect the night sky. Tucson is one of the great stargazing cities in the world, home to observatories, astronomers, and people who truly treasure the stars.

When Karen and I moved there from Minnesota, one of the first things we noticed was how dark it was at night. At first, we thought something was broken. Nope. It was by design. And once we adjusted, we fell in love with it.

Dark skies. Brilliant stars. Quiet nights. Space to breathe.

But here's the inconvenient part.

Darkness, while beautiful and good for the soul, can also hide things. It can obscure danger. And in scattered desert neighborhoods — where homes are tucked into the landscape and security lights are rare — it raises hard questions about safety, vulnerability, and unintended consequences.

That tension is what this episode explores.

I share stories from our years in the desert: walking at night with a flashlight because you had to, being stopped by security if you didn't have one, learning to live with coyotes, javelinas, bobcats, and yes, the occasional mountain lion triggering motion lights. I talk about the peace of sitting under the stars with no music, no noise, just silence — and how much I miss that.

And then I zoom out.

Because this isn't really just about Tucson.

It's about the balance we all have to strike between clarity and safety, beauty and realism, solitude and responsibility. It's about knowing when darkness is restorative — and when it might be hiding something we need to pay attention to.

Even Jesus, we're told, regularly withdrew from the noise, the crowds, and the chaos to find strength in quiet places. But the Gospels also remind us that darkness isn't neutral. Every place — even the most beautiful — carries the full range of human nature.

This episode isn't alarmist. It's reflective. It's honest. And yes, a little inconvenient.

I close the program with a reminder that ideas matter — because ideas start things. Movements. Conversations. Changes. And if you have an inconvenient, interesting, or maybe even inspiring idea, I'd love to hear it.

We're always looking for thoughtful guests, bold voices, and people who want to make things move instead of just making noise.

You can reach me anytime at stan@witradio.net.

And if you're curious about learning how to use radio, podcasting, or video to tell your story — to build a business, a message, or a meaningful presence — that's part of what I do too. After more than four decades behind the microphone, I'm still convinced this is one of the most powerful tools for good if it's used well.

So step into the conversation.
Turn down the noise.
And once in a while… don't be afraid of the dark — just be wise about it.

Blessings to you,
and thanks for listening.

— Stan

Just for fun this a 3rd person article but written by me

In a world racing toward artificial intelligence, automation, and unprecedented technological power, a provocative question is quietly unsettling leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday workers alike: If Jesus were here today, would He use AI in his work and business?

That question sits at the heart of a recent episode of The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience, a weekly exploration that looks at the life and leadership of Jesus not only as a spiritual figure — but as a model for meaningful, mission-driven entrepreneurship.

Hosted by veteran broadcaster and business performance coach Stan Hustad, the program challenges listeners to rethink success, work, and contribution in an age where technology increasingly shapes the marketplace.

Rather than offering simplistic answers, the episode invites careful reflection. Jesus built his mission without exploiting supernatural shortcuts. He worked within human limits, relied on relationships, gathered people, developed leaders, and focused relentlessly on purpose. His approach resembles an entrepreneurial model grounded in wisdom, restraint, and human dignity.

The episode acknowledges both the promise and peril of AI. Used wisely, it can enhance creativity and productivity. Used recklessly, it can erode meaning, displace workers, and magnify harm.

If Jesus were here today, the program suggests, He would not reject AI out of fear nor embrace it uncritically. He would study it carefully, seek wise counsel, and ask whether it contributes to human flourishing. Above all, He would pray.

The episode reminds listeners that meaningful work is deeply human — craftsmanship, service, risk, and responsibility. Entrepreneurs are challenged to examine whether their businesses truly help people flourish or merely function as rackets.

In an era of rapid change, The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience offers realism, wisdom, and hope by reminding us that the most important questions are still worth asking.

This is an AI based quick summary that the video program that I did that goes into far more details about Jesus and the AI and if you'd like to watch that program just click the link below.

https://youtu.be/f-ghCLyteVU

The storm is coming.

You can feel it—not just outside, but everywhere. Schools closing. Churches canceling. Flights disappearing from the board like magic tricks gone wrong. We're all being gently (or not so gently) told: stay home, stay put, stay warm.

Which is exactly what I'm doing—sitting in my little radio studio, which also happens to be a television studio, a video studio, and a worldwide broadcasting station. No tower. No transmitter building. No million-dollar equipment. Just a good microphone, a decent camera, an internet connection, and a lifetime spent loving radio.

I started in the kind of radio that had mystery and majesty—big towers, humming transmitters, and studios that felt like sacred ground. There was romance in it. There still is. Old radio guys even swap pictures of their favorite towers now, like proud grandparents showing photos of the grandkids. Guilty as charged.

But radio has changed.

And in some wonderful ways, it's come home.

Now, during a snowstorm, you can sit in your own house and be on the radio. You can speak to the world from a spare bedroom, a basement, or a corner of the living room—just like I'm doing right now. And that matters, because a lot of people have something to say, something to sing, something to teach, or some wisdom worth sharing. They just needed permission and a microphone.

Which brings me to the storm—and the pause it gives us.

When weather forces us to slow down, it also gives us space to think. To read. To pray. To wonder a little about the life we're living… and the life we still want to live.

I've made a commitment that 2026 is going to matter. I want it to be significant—for my family, my community, and the people kind enough to listen in on my life and work. And as I was sitting here waiting for the storm, seven simple words came to mind.

Not fancy words. Not complicated words. Just honest ones.

Here they are. Don't rush past them. Let each one ask you a question.

Better.

What, exactly, do you want to be better at this year?

Beautiful.

What do you want more of that brings beauty into your life—or that you bring into the world?

Bright.

Not smarter—brighter. More alive. More visible. More you.

Bolder.

Where have you been playing it safe when you know you're meant to step forward?

Braver.

What fear are you finally ready to face?

Richer.

Yes, maybe financially—but also richer in relationships, meaning, gratitude, and joy.

Smarter… and Wiser.

Not the same thing. Smarter fills your head. Wiser shapes your life.

And then there's the one underneath them all:

Matter.

We all want to matter. We were made for meaning. We were designed to make a difference. That's not ego—that's wiring.

So while the snow falls and the world quiets down a bit, maybe these seven words are worth sitting with. Let your mind talk to your heart. Let your heart speak to your future.

As I often ask:

Are you living the life you want—or just the life you've got?

Storms have a way of clarifying things.

Stay safe. Stay warm. Comfort one another. And maybe—even in the middle of the storm—find a little comfort and joy.

All the best and blessings,

Stan

Things to Remember

- Storms slow us down so reflection can catch up

- You don't need a tower to have a voice

- Meaning often shows up in simple words

Things to Share

- The seven words that resonated most with you

- This question: Which one am I ignoring?

- The idea that 2026 is still wide open

Things to Take Note Of (and Act On)

- Write the seven words down

- Circle the one that scares you a little

- Take one small step toward it—after the storm

Snow days are good for productivity too. ❄️🎙️