The Kubik Report

Greg Thomas: USA 250: Lessons in Leadership - George Washington part 1

Greg Thomas starts a series on Leadership during our 250 Anniversary as a nation.  Today we discuss the Life and Leadership George Washington part 1.  What can we learn? 
Hear all of Greg's The Kubik Report Podcasts at 
https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/greg-thomas
 

Daria Jmill: War in Ukraine, St. Paul, MN, Childhood Memories

Daria Jmill is an acquaintance of mine going back 70 years in St. Paul, MN.  Both our parents were WWII refugees who fortunately, found their way to the United States in 1949 with us as children who were born in the camp.  We talk about Ukraine, St. Paul, MN, Somalis, and other things that you may find interesting.

Rex Sexton: What Made King Alfred the Great GREAT? It's Meaning to Us

Rex Sexton and I talk about Alfred the Great was King from 871 to 899 and is the only English monarch ever given the title “the Great.” He ruled during one of the most dangerous periods in early English history, when Viking (Danish) armies were conquering much of Anglo-Saxon England.
He launched the greatest literary Renaissance that Anglo-Saxon England ever knew.  He was a seasoned warrior, a scholar, a poet, a lawgiver, an architect of towns and ships, and a zealous Christian.  
Rex and I talk about lessons we could learn about us and our heritage from him.
 

Operation Epic Fury and the King of the South with Mike Snyder.

The United States and Israel have launched a major joint military offensive against Iran, labeled Operation Epic Fury by U.S. authorities. It began early today, February 28, 2026 with extensive airstrikes and missile strikes targeting key Iranian leadership, military, and strategic infrastructure.  
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader has been killed.  
Michael Snyder and I talk about prophetic implications as the Kingdom of the South Rises.
Read Mike Snyder's blog
http://www.seekingtheway.net 
 

Mike Snyder: Crossing the Line Towards War February 22, 2026

Michael Snyder discusses the very dangerous state of the world right now.  Iran is about to be attacked. Europe is distancing itself from the US umbrella and now taking defense matters into their own hands.  Germany is calling of Kriegstüchtig meaning "war-ready" and ready to face army against army.  This has not happened since World War II.  Russia's greatest fears are coming upon them.  The United States will no longer determine Europe's role.  
Michael Snyder has been a long-time writer and analyst, and this analysis of what's happening in the world today is one to give serious thought to.
Read his blog at 
https://www.seekingtheway.net/
 
 

Raising Godly Families in a Digital World. A Conversation with Dr. Kayleen Schreiber

Parenting in today's world is not easy.  Technology changes fast. Cultural pressures are intense. Social media shapes our children in ways we didn't expect.  
Dr. Kayleen Schreiber and I talk about her online community that combines faith, science and real-life parenting.  More than 300 users have joined in the first year.
You can reach Dr. Kayleen Schreiber at kayleen.e.schreiber@gmail.com
How to join?  Here's the link:
https://thoughtful-parents-grove.mn.co/share/TXNSy3sbnIHl71ex
 
 
 

Rebekah Drury -- Help for Navigating Through Grief

Rebekah Drury is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the state of Ohio. She also has a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. 
Rebekah and I discuss how to work through crises and tragedies that will come into our lives.  She is a Christian therapist and gives valuable insights for us to consider about inevitable events that will face.

UCG Mission in Zambia January 2026 with Derrick and Cherry Pringle

From January 14 through February 4, Derrick and Cherry Pringle, along with Bev and me, drove 2000 km through Zambia, visiting churches and our brothers and sisters whom we haven't seen in seven years.  We describe what we saw, heard and did.  

Rodrick Epomba in Zambia: Pastor, Broadcaster, Youth Director

My in-person interview with Rodrick Epomba in Mufulira, Zambia.  He is the pastor of four churches in Solwezi, where he lives, as well as Mufumbwe, Manyinga, and Zambesi.   Catch a glimpse here of life in this part of the world.
Rodrick also hosts a weekly radio program on Solwezi FM, a station with a potential audience of more than 120,000 people, plus online streaming.  He gets a good response and talks to people on the air.
He is also the youth and camp director for the United Church of God in Zambia.  We have known Rodrick Epomba from previous visits.  This is our first meeting in seven years.  We are here in Mufulira for a three-day pastoral conference with all of Zambia’s five pastors and two deacons, during which we discussed pastoral skills and church administration. 

Mike Snyder: The Thērion [a.k.a. "Beast"] and you – Greenland in the crosshairs and the end of NATO?

Michael Snyder is a long-time marketing and PR professional who started his career in Los Angeles, building brands and market share through up-to-date strategies and tactics.  
Michael Snyder is a former Senior Writer for the Plain Truth Magazine who has written many articles on geopolitical and prophetic topics.  
We discuss troubling dynamics in the current news about what is happening in geopolitics now , what is appearing and what could certainly happen.
We discuss his latest posting on his SEEKINGTHEWAY.NET blog where he posted information that you need to know and understand.   
You can reach Michael Snyder through his blog or through our this podcast at 
vic@kubik.org
Currently he is CEO of Public Relations firm MEK – Marketing Engagement Knowledge here in Indianapolis.

(Part 2) 12 Essential Qualities of Effective Leaders with Greg L. Thomas

We continue with the last six Essential Qualities of Effective Leaders which are 
Collaboration
Influence
Integrity
Courage
Gratitude
Resilience
Hear part one here!  

12 Essential Qualities of Effective Leaders (part 1) with Greg L. Thomas

In our first 23 podcasts we have now had 106,416 YouTube views!  
Continuing on with our 24th podcast in this first of two parts, Greg Thomas outlines the first six of 12 ESSENTIAL QUALITIES of effective leaders which are: 
Self-Awareness
Respect
Compassion
Vision
Communication
Learning Agility

Navigating Your Anxiety with David Cobb and Mike Snyder

David Cobb has written an article for Compass Check magazine for teens entitled "Practical Tools For Navigating Anxiety."   It is not just for teens. 
Mike Snyder is a crisis communication professional who has worked with mental health care.
We discuss three tools you can use to reduce worry.
Books recommended in the podcast:Redefining Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn't, and How to Get Your Life Back is a concise guide by Dr. John Delony, published in November 2020. Drawing from his personal experiences and over two decades in counseling and research, Dr. Delony addresses common misconceptions about anxiety and offers practical steps for managing it.
Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry is a comprehensive guide co-authored by psychologist Catherine M. Pittman, PhD, and Elizabeth M. Karle, MLIS. Published in January 2015, the book delves into the neurological underpinnings of anxiety, focusing on the roles of the amygdala and cortex in the brain. It offers evidence-based strategies to manage and alleviate anxiety by addressing both the primal fear responses and the cognitive aspects of worry

Part 2! Unravelling the Mysteries of Jerusalem with Kurt Hoyer

PART 2 with Archeologist Kurt Hoyer as he describes new finds in well-excavated Jerusalem.  
December 23, 2025

Unravelling the Mysteries of Jerusalem with Kurt Hoyer Part 1

Archeologist Kurt Hoyer talks about recent findings in Jerusalem that give clearer understanding to understanding the secrets of this focal point in history and future.  Here is first of two parts.

Life, Abortion and the Gospel with Glendie Loranger

This podcast is for women, men and families. This is the most compelling podcast I've ever done.  I speak to Glendie Loranger who is the Executive Director of Life Services in Spokane, Washington.  She tells a transformative story of coming out of brokenness from serious mistakes made in her teen years to become a leader of a ministry and service to families who have been scarred by the curse of abortion.
Glendie LorangerExecutive DirectorLife Services Spokane
509.327.0701
glendie@lifeservices.org
www.lifeservices.org
 

Bondi Beach Massacre - Deliver Us from Evil with Ken Murray in Australia

Ken Murray and I are shocked with the rest of the world, and express our thoughts in this most sobering time after a gunman and his son kill 15 people at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.  The targeted people were Jews who were observing the joyous Jewish festival of Hanukkah.  We, along with the whole world, are sobered by this horrendous act and share meaning to give understanding and hope....

UCG in 30 years (given in Lafayette, IN 1996): Victor Kubik

I found a 30-year-old cassette containing my ice-breaker address to the newly formed Lafayette, Indiana, United Church of God congregation.  It contains an interesting history of our formation and a prediction of our aspirations.  The date of this address is January 20, 1996.  

How Can We Find it Easier to Pray - Ken Murray

Ken Murray and I discuss the most common practice of Christians:  Prayer.  Prayer is mentioned 650 times in the Bible and is associated with every faithful man and woman.  Here is some good advice to keep your prayer life active and effective.  This is how you get to "Know the Lord."  

"I was almost an Australian," What's next in Ukraine? Debt: Melvin Rhodes

Melvin Rhodes goes through his latest almost (weekly) newsletter that has more than 2,500 subscribers.  You can subscribe, too, at 
https://melvinrhodes.wordpress.com/
Melvin and I talk about when his family almost migrated from the U.K. to Australia.  
Then we talk about war in Ukraine and world debt.  
Melvin is a long-time news analyst, author and part of our family.