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  • The Mind of a SUB DRIVER-John Poindexter (The Cost of Pure Obedience)

    The Mind of a SUB DRIVER-John Poindexter (The Cost of Pure Obedience)
    Dec 30 2025
    John Poindexter: The Sub Driver (Dec 30, 2025) — 1:04:18Episode Summary

    In today’s installment of Kingdom People in the Pages of History (through the lens of The Nightingale’s Song by Robert Timberg), Matt turns the spotlight on John Poindexter—brilliant, disciplined, emotionally contained, and shaped by the silent world of submarines and systems.

    This episode asks a piercing question: What happens when a man trained to live by instruments and protocol is asked to navigate moral terrain? Through Poindexter’s rise (Naval Academy, Rhodes Scholar, high-level national security roles) and his role in Iran-Contra, we explore the tension between obedience and discernment, secrecy and truth, genius and humility—and why even the sharpest mind must bow to something greater than itself.

    Matt closes by laying Poindexter’s story over 1 Corinthians 1–2, contrasting “the wisdom of the world” with “the foolishness of the cross,” and invites every listener to examine where we may be trusting competence over Christ.

    In This Episode
    1. A recap of the “Nightingale’s Song” series so far (McCain → North → McFarlane → Poindexter)
    2. The opening metaphor: life beneath the ocean vs life in the light
    3. “The Submarine Mind” and the cost of pure obedience
    4. Poindexter’s background:
    5. Born 1936
    6. Top-tier academic and military performance (Naval Academy, Rhodes Scholar)
    7. Command and leadership roles, including USS Truxtun
    8. NSC roles under Reagan: Deputy NSA (1983), National Security Advisor (1985)
    9. Iran-Contra explained in plain terms: secret arms sales → diverted funds → Contras in Nicaragua
    10. The word that keeps showing up: compartmentalization
    11. Major contrasts:
    12. Poindexter vs. McFarlane (architecture vs consequence)
    13. Poindexter vs. McCain (competence vs crucible)
    14. Vietnam as the “silent divider” (shared suffering vs protected ascent)
    15. Kingdom reflection:
    16. “Genius without suffering tends to trust systems more than truth.”
    17. “The Kingdom is not advanced by brilliance alone, but by humility before God.”
    18. Scripture anchor: 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 (Christ as God’s wisdom)

    Key Quotes / Mic-Drop Lines
    1. “What works in the depths
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  • "Embracing The Christmas Spirit"

    "Embracing The Christmas Spirit"
    Dec 23 2025
    Kingdom Corner Podcast — Show Notes

    Episode Title: "EMBRACING the Christmas Spirit" or What Child Is This? (A Christmas Devotional)

    Date: December 23, 2025

    Length: ~56 minutes

    Series Note: A special Christmas devotional “pause” from the usual Tuesday history rhythm.

    Episode Summary

    With Christmas only two days away, Matt steps away from the regular Kingdom People in the Pages of History track for a heartfelt Christmas devotional rooted in Luke 2:8–20 (the Linus “Charlie Brown Christmas” passage).

    This episode asks the central question of the season: “What Child is this?”—and then moves beyond the manger to the full scope of Christ’s identity and mission: Son, Savior, King, and the One who purifies sin and sustains all things.

    Matt also shares a personal reflection on how his view of Christmas has “swung like a pendulum” over the years—from childhood wonder, to seasons of skepticism, and back to a mature middle grounded in gospel opportunity, family warmth, and the deeper meaning of Christ formed in us.

    Key Moments & Flow (Chapter-Style)
    1. A quick “Kingdom Corner rhythm” recap (Tuesdays: history + Scripture / Fridays: Ecclesiastes devotionals + spiritual warfare readings)
    2. Christmas detour: a devotional episode with heart + theology
    3. Reading: Luke 2:8–20 (shepherds, angels, Mary pondering)
    4. Theme hymn: What Child Is This? — imagination, wonder, and the weight of the question
    5. Mary’s cost & courage: the social risk and personal weight of obedience
    6. Christmas pendulum story: childhood Christmas → Bible college pushback → later-life “middle ground” with grandkids and gospel focus
    7. Core text: Hebrews 1:1–4 — Jesus is God’s climactic Word
    8. Five reasons Jesus is God’s final Word (teaching segment)
    9. Big Kingdom conclusion: the “Christmas spirit” is ultimately the Spirit of Christ living in believers
    10. Worship ending: Revelation 5:6–14 — Worthy is the Lamb
    11. Closing prayer + blessing and a return to regular scheduling next week

    The 5-Point Teaching Core

    Five reasons Jesus is God’s final Word:

    1. Jesus completes the revelation begun in the Old Testament (prophets converge in Christ).
    2. Jesus brackets all of history — Alpha & Omega; beginning and end.
    3. Jesus sustains the present moment — “cosmic glue” / all things hold together in Him.
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  • "Battling The Spirits of Haughtiness, Discord, & Whoredom"

    "Battling The Spirits of Haughtiness, Discord, & Whoredom"
    Dec 19 2025
    Episode Title

    Battling the Spirits of Haughtiness, Discord, and Whoredom

    Episode Date

    December 19, 2025

    Episode Snapshot

    In today’s Friday reading, Matt continues a deliverance-focused series drawn from Angela Greenig’s book on identifying and defeating destructive spiritual patterns. We examine three spirits that quietly corrode hearts, relationships, and communities: haughtiness (pride), discord (division), and whoredom (unfaithfulness/idolatry)—and we respond with Scripture, prayer, and a call to humble, reconciling faith.

    Today’s Reading Focus

    From Angela Greenig’s deliverance teaching on:

    1. #7 The Spirit of Haughtiness
    2. #8 The Spirit of Discord
    3. #9 The Spirit of Whoredom

    Key Scriptures Referenced
    1. Proverbs 16:18–19 — pride, a haughty spirit, and the call to humility
    2. Psalm 139:23–24 — “Search me, O God…” (heart inspection prayer)
    3. Proverbs 6:19 — God hates one who sows discord
    4. Isaiah 58:12 — repair the breach, restore the streets
    5. 2 Corinthians 5:18–19 — the ministry of reconciliation
    6. Hosea 4:12 — a spirit that leads astray into unfaithfulness
    7. Romans 1:24–29 — exchanging truth for lies and the fruit that follows
    8. James 4:7 — submit to God, resist the devil
    9. Matthew 12:45 — returning spirits and the need for lasting freedom
    10. Matthew 16:18–20 — Kingdom authority: binding and loosing

    Listening Lenses (what to listen for)
    1. Where pride disguises itself as “confidence”—and where true confidence is rooted in Christ
    2. How discord often starts small: offense → deception → division
    3. How “whoredom” can be broader than sexual sin: giving yourself to substitutes (fame, money, attention, control)
    4. The difference between being “right” and being “reconciling”
    5. The repeated invitation: pray, repent, resist, rebuild

    Practical Heart Checks
    1. Haughtiness: Am I teachable? Do I look down on others or crave control?
    2. Discord: Do I carry offense, rehearse old wounds, or stir division (even subtly)?
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  • "The Burden of Duty & The Breaking of a Quiet Man"

    "The Burden of Duty & The Breaking of a Quiet Man"
    Dec 16 2025
    — The Burden of Duty: The Breaking of a Quiet Man (Robert “Bud” McFarlane)


    Series: Kingdom People in the Pages of History (Robert Timberg’s The Nightingale’s Song)


    Length: ~49:41 • Date: Dec 16, 2025 • Host: Matt “The Great Matt Gibe” Geib


    Episode Summary


    In this installment, Matt steps into the life of Robert “Bud” McFarlane—Marine officer, strategist, and National Security Advisor (1983–1985)—as portrayed in The Nightingale’s Song. Through a story-driven opening set in the West Wing, the episode explores what happens when duty becomes a crushing burden, when loyalty drifts from truth, and when isolation turns a “quiet leader” into a “lone ranger.” Along the way, Matt weaves in Scripture to highlight wisdom, counsel, community, and God’s restoring grace—ending with a pastoral prayer for Washington State amid severe storms and flooding.




    What You’ll Hear in This Episode




    • A vivid scene: McFarlane alone in the West Wing—Lebanon, Iran, hostages, and impossible decisions on his desk



    • McFarlane’s formation: Vietnam, leadership under pressure, and the loneliness of command



    • Iran-Contra’s moral fault line: “ends justify the means” reasoning and its spiritual cost



    • A core Kingdom warning: good people can make harmful decisions when isolated



    • The healing arc: shame, collapse, a suicide attempt, survival, humility, and later reflection



    • A powerful metaphor: electricity as “silent power” — leadership volume vs. leadership power



    • Final applications for quiet leaders: boundaries, counsel, accountability, and grace





    Key Scriptures Referenced (as taught in the episode)




    • Proverbs 20:27 — the spirit of man as the Lord’s lamp



    • Ecclesiastes 7:19 — wisdom strengthening more than rulers



    • James 1:5 — asking God for wisdom



    • Proverbs 24:6; 11:14 — victory and safety through counselors



    • Colossians 2:3; Isaiah 9:6 — Christ as the source of wisdom / Wonderful Counselor



    • Ephesians 4:15–16 — truth in love; the body joined together



    • Joshua 1:9 — courage with God’s presence



    • Matthew 11:28 — rest for the weary



    • Galatians 6:2 — bear one another’s burdens



    • 1 Peter 5:7 — cast anxieties on Him



    • Proverbs 14:12 — a way that seems right



    • Ecclesiastes 4:9 — two are better than one



    • 2 Corinthians 4:6–12 (Amplified) — pressed but not crushed; not driven to despair



    • James 5:16 — confession and healing



    • Psalm 119:105 — the Word as lamp and light



    • 1 Thessalonians...
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  • "Goads & Nails From The Good Shepherd" -- Ecc. 12:11

    "Goads & Nails From The Good Shepherd" -- Ecc. 12:11
    Dec 12 2025
    Goads and Nails from the Good Shepherd

    Ecclesiastes 12:11

    In this devotional-focused episode of The Kingdom Corner Podcast, Matt Geib reflects on Ecclesiastes 12:11 and the profound imagery of goads and well-driven nails—two metaphors that reveal how God lovingly shapes, corrects, and establishes His people through His Word.


    Drawing from his devotional book Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes, Matt explores how the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, both lovingly prods us forward and anchors us firmly in truth.


    Key Themes & Teaching Points


    • The One Shepherd

    • Ecclesiastes’ “one shepherd” points prophetically to Jesus Christ—the Good Shepherd revealed in the New Covenant (John 10; Isaiah 40).



    • Goads: Loving Conviction & Direction

    • Goads were tools used by shepherds to keep sheep moving in the right direction. Scripture functions the same way—convicting, correcting, and redirecting us when we wander (Acts 2:37–38; Psalm 119:71).



    • Nails: Stability & Establishment

    • God’s Word is also like firmly embedded nails—fixing us, grounding us, and keeping us rooted in Christ (Psalm 1; Ephesians 3:17–19).



    • Discipline as Love

    • Drawing from Hebrews 12, Matt reflects on how divine discipline—though uncomfortable—produces righteousness, maturity, and peace.



    • Words That Spur the Will & Shape the Heart

    • Wise words do more than inform; they move us to obedience and remain lodged in our memory, shaping our character and future.



    Scriptures Highlighted


    • Ecclesiastes 12:9–11



    • John 10:11–16



    • Isaiah 40:11



    • Acts 2:37–38



    • Psalm 119:11, 71



    • Psalm 1:1–3



    • Ephesians 3:17–19



    • Hebrews 12:5–11



    • 1 Timothy 6:17–19



    Closing Reflection

    God’s Word is never random or harsh—it is loving, precise, and purposeful. The Good Shepherd knows when to gently goad us forward and when to firmly anchor us in truth, so that we may walk in holiness, wisdom, and spiritual maturity.


    📘 Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes by Matthew P. Geib is available on Amazon.


    🌐 Learn more at SignificanceAcademy.com

    🎧 Subscribe to The Kingdom Corner Podcast to stay connected with future episodes—including the continuation of the Nightingale’s Song series and lessons from history through a Kingdom lens.
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  • A Warrior in Washington: The Oliver North Dilemma

    A Warrior in Washington: The Oliver North Dilemma
    Dec 10 2025
    Episode Title

    A Warrior in Washington: The Oliver North Dilemma

    Kingdom People in the Pages of History – The Nightingale’s Song Series


    Episode Description (for podcast apps)

    In this episode of The Kingdom Corner Podcast, Matthew Geib continues Kingdom People in the Pages of History by spotlighting Oliver North — a Marine forged in the fire of Vietnam who carried his warrior mindset into the shadowy world of Washington politics. From jungle battlefields to the Iran–Contra hearings, we explore how zeal, patriotism, and a “fixer” mentality collided with God’s unbending standard of obedience. Through the lives of King Saul, the apostle Peter, and Oliver North, Matthew asks a piercing question: do good intentions ever justify compromised methods in the Kingdom of God?


    Main Segments & Flow1. Opening Scene: A Battlefield in a Hearing Room


    • Vivid retelling of the Iran–Contra hearings:




    • Hot TV lights, packed chamber, America watching.



    • Oliver North in immaculate dress blues, medals flashing — a warrior under scrutiny.



    • The key question: “Did you knowingly violate the laws of the United States?”





    • Framing question:




    What happens when a man believes the cause is righteous enough to justify anything?



    • Matthew sets the theme: not just North on trial, but America’s conscience and the age-old question:




    Does a good end ever excuse a compromised path?



    2. From Annapolis to Vietnam: Forged in Fire


    • North enters the Naval Academy in 1963, then serves as a Marine in Vietnam.



    • Reputation as a “Marine’s Marine”:




    • Leads from the front, won’t ask others to do what he wouldn’t.



    • Decorated for valor, intuitive sense for combat and survival.





    • Core worldview forged in battle:




    • Evil must be decisively confronted.



    • Hesitation costs lives.



    • America must always act boldly.





    • Key idea: the warrior never really left the battlefield; the terrain just moved from jungle to Washington.



    3. The Iran–Contra Web: Zeal Outrunning Ethics


    • Context: Nicaragua – Sandinistas (Soviet/Cuban-backed) vs. Contras.



    • North and others believe stopping communism in Central America is a moral imperative.



    • Problem: Congress refuses funding for the Contras.



    • Birth of Iran–Contra:




    • Secret arms sales to Iran (against U.S. policy/sanctions).



    • Profits quietly funneled to support the...
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  • Battling The Spirits of Infirmity & Jealousy

    Battling The Spirits of Infirmity & Jealousy
    Dec 5 2025
    Episode Title: Battling the Spirit of Infirmity & the Spirit of JealousyHost: Matt Geib


    Location: Pacific Northwest


    Length: ~44 minutes




    1. Episode Overview


    In today’s episode, Matt continues his two-track teaching approach:





    3. Kingdom People in the Pages of History – the ongoing series blending historical events with biblical truth (rooted in the book The Nightingale Song by Robert Timberg).



    7. Christian Living & Deliverance – continued readings and teachings from Angela Greenig’s Power and Authority Over Darkness and Matt’s devotional Coming to a Place of Significance.




    This episode focuses heavily on discernment of spiritual warfare, especially the Spirit of Infirmity and the Spirit of Jealousy, offering teaching, warnings, and two powerful prayers of deliverance.




    2. Series Updates


    📘 Kingdom People in the Pages of History




    • Based on Robert Timberg’s The Nightingale Song



    • Follows five key figures from the Annapolis Academy into the Vietnam War:

    • John McCain, Robert McFarlane, James Webb, Oliver North, and John Poindexter



    • Matt encourages listeners to revisit episodes beginning mid-November to follow the full study.




    📗 Matt’s Devotional Journey




    • Searching For Significance — nearly completed



    • 18 short devotionals based on Ecclesiastes



    • Each study opens deeper reflection on identity, purpose, and the seasons of life




    📕 Deliverance Series from Power and Authority Over Darkness




    • Angela Greenig’s book addresses 16 demonic spirits



    • Matt has covered 4 so far



    • Today’s episode explores two more: Infirmity and Jealousy





    3. Teachings & Key Points




    A. The Spirit of Infirmity


    Scripture Foundation: Luke 13:11



    Definition:


    A spirit that burdens the physical body with chronic weakness, disease, degeneration, or recurring illness.



    Common Manifestations Mentioned:




    • Chronic colds / recurring illnesses



    • Asthma and respiratory issues



    • Viral attacks / weakened immune system



    • Arthritis



    • Degenerative conditions



    • Paralysis / crippling pain



    • Pneumonia



    • Sinus problems



    • Blood disorders



    • Thyroid / hormone...
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  • "Honor In A Broken World: The John McCain Story"

    "Honor In A Broken World: The John McCain Story"
    Dec 3 2025
    Episode 3 — “Honor in a Broken World: The John McCain Story”

    Kingdom People in the Pages of History

    Released December 2, 2025

    Episode Summary

    In this gripping episode, Matt Geib continues the journey through Robert Timberg’s The Nightingale’s Song, turning the spotlight onto one of its most complex figures: John McCain. From wild young aviator to broken POW to national leader, McCain’s story becomes a powerful lens through which to explore honor, identity, suffering, and the Kingdom’s call to integrity.


    Vietnam didn’t just change McCain—it revealed him. His life raises timeless Kingdom questions:


    What forms a leader? How does suffering shape character? And how does God use imperfect men in a fractured world?


    Key Themes & Takeaways1️⃣ Honor vs. Ambition

    McCain entered the Naval Academy as a restless, rebellious warrior. His legacy-driven upbringing—and his tendency toward recklessness—set the stage for internal conflict between pride and humility, calling and expectation, impulse and obedience.


    Spiritual parallel:


    Earthly ambition without heavenly accountability always demands a price.


    2️⃣ Suffering That Reveals, Not Just Shapes

    Shot down over Hanoi in 1967, shattered in body and spirit, McCain endured years of torture, starvation, confinement, and humiliation.


    Yet in the fire, bravado died and endurance was born.


    Scriptures woven throughout the episode:




    • Romans 5:3–4 — suffering → endurance → character → hope



    • 2 Corinthians 4:7–11 — “pressed but not crushed…”



    • Psalm 34:18 — God near the brokenhearted



    • Psalm 51:17 — God does not despise a contrite heart



    3️⃣ A Defining Moment: Honor at the Price of Freedom

    Despite brutal treatment, McCain refused early release because other POWs had been captured before him.


    This decision became the hinge on which his entire future identity swung.

    Kingdom principle:


    Real honor is forged in self-denial, not self-promotion. (Luke 9:23)


    4️⃣ Humanity, Shame, and Redemption

    Under unbearable torture, McCain eventually broke and signed a propaganda confession—an action that haunted him for decades.


    The episode draws a touching comparison to Peter’s denial, and the God who restores:




    • God restores the broken.



    • A failure doesn’t disqualify a calling.



    • Shame surrenders when truth embraces humility.



    5️⃣ The Divided Man Returns Home

    Admired as a national hero but burdened with survivor’s guilt, McCain lived the rest of his life in a paradox of nobility and internal struggle.


    Big spiritual thread:


    Honor lasts longer than ambition. Character outlives applause. Seeds sown—good or bad—always grow.


    (Galatians 6:7)

    6️⃣ Kingdom Application: God Uses Imperfect Vessels

    Matt draws powerful parallels between McCain and biblical figures like Moses, Gideon, and Peter:


    ✔ God doesn’t call the perfect


    ✔ God calls...
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