The Kubik Report

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My podcast is created with you in mind. Its varied content covers news, social issues, and conversations with experts who offer insightful perspectives and help bring clarity to what is happening around us.

The program is intended for a general audience—much like a newspaper or magazine with sections for different interests—while also encouraging you to explore topics you may not have considered before. Follow what interests you, and discover something new along the way.

My hope is that these discussions deepen your faith, inspire service to others, and help you find greater purpose and meaning in life.

It’s called The Kubik Report so it’s easy to remember and find. Simply type the name into any browser—and there we are!

We are also found on most major podcasting platforms in addition to the ones listed. We would love your feedback and suggestions to vic@kubik.org.

Logo design by Sonia King.

Episodes

Thursday Sep 29, 2022

Aaron Dean candidly reminisces about his days as Vice President of the Ambassador Foundation for International. He and Michelle participated in meetings with Prince Charles, Lady Diana and other notables on their visits around the world.  Join us in this candid discussion.  

Wednesday Sep 21, 2022

We discuss the unique monarchy of Great Britain. With the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, we talk about the origins of this monarchy and its future. 
Tom Robinson is senior writer, editor and research for Beyond Today magazine and booklets and the managing editor for our online UCG Bible commentary. He is also an elder serving the Columbia-Fulton, Missouri congregation.  Tom is the author of our online publication The Throne of Britain: Its Biblical Origin and Future.  You can download it at https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/ebooklet/the-throne-of-britain-its-biblical-origin-and-future
 

Monday Sep 19, 2022

With Greg Thomas we continue our discussion about The Twelve Principles of Personal Leadership as outlined in Greg's book Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit.  We discuss
Dealing with disappointment,
A Life in Balance
Simple Diversions
Meaningful Relationships 
Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit is available on Amazon on Amazon.  We will be continuing through all the Pieces in this series of podcasts. 
We invite comments and suggestions at vkubik@gmail.com.   
Visit Greg Thomas's websites at 
https://leadingtoday.org 
https://leadershipexcellencenow.com/
 

Wednesday Sep 14, 2022

Andy Lee who is a Partner and Quality Leader for Tax Practices in the U.S. with Ernst & Young, one of the Big Four Accounting Firms, gives insights and advice on how to deal with troubling economic news involving inflation, higher interest rates, potentially increased layoffs. You will find this podcast insightful about where we are and where we will be going in the next six months.  
Would love to hear from you.  Write to us at vkubik@gmail.com with comments and suggestions. 
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Friday Sep 09, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II dies on September 8, 2022.  in this podcast, Melvin Rhodes gives insights into what is happening. Elizabeth was the longest reigning monarch in British history and left a legacy that spanned 70 tears of rule and influence. She lived through 15 British prime ministers, and visited 13 American presidents.  

Saturday Sep 03, 2022

Derek Strauss and his wife Denise have worked with the homeless in Dallas, Texas for several years.  Through his experience as Chief Data Officer for a major financial firm and his own consulting business, he has developed a pilot app for a high-tech solution for the homeless.  In this podcast Derrick and I talk about a proposed app that could provide accelerated help for the homeless and assist their integration back to their families and to the community.
You can reach Derek Strauss at derekjstrauss@gmail.com

Wednesday Aug 31, 2022

Greg Thomas and I continue our our discussion about the Twelve Principles of Personal Leadership as covered in Greg Thomas's book Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit.  We discussed The Right Visionary Goals, Continuous Education, Maintaining Your Health, Driving Forward and Utilizing Your Resources.  
His book is available on Amazon on Amazon.  We will be continuing through all the Pieces in this series of podcasts. 
We invite comments and suggestions at vkubik@gmail.com.   
Visit Greg Thomas's websites at 
https://leadingtoday.org 
https://leadershipexcellencenow.com/
 

Thursday Aug 18, 2022

David Bensinger gives us insight into the mysterious and exotic nation of Myanmar. We talk about its history, its people, and our decades of work with the Church and their physical needs. 
For years Myanmar hid itself from the world scene and has been in continual conlict and civil war since the British gave it its full independence in January. 
For a few years there was pullback from this hermit-like approach and visitors from the West were welcome.  Aaron and Michelle Dean visited in 2017. In 2018 Austin and Aaron Jennings from Australia visited and helped conduct the Feast of Tabernacles.  They made a short video that can be seen at  https://youtu.be/8gZlq9P5ES0  We discuss some of the current needs and optimistic plans. 
Posted August 18, 2022

Monday Aug 08, 2022

My frank interview with Sonia King who lives in London.  Her music and words have left a mark on many.  Her songs are all different one from another, but all relate to what we hope for, await and must do.   
She has recorded five albums and working on her sixth.  
Her website is https//www.soniaking.info   Here you can find samples of her music.  
I hope that you enjoy this podcast as much I did making it. 
Albums: 
1. Sunshine and Rain
2. A New World
3. A Time for Everything
4. In the Light
5. Vision of Truth
 
 

Thursday Aug 04, 2022

Greg Thomas and I talk about Personal Leadership.  All leadership starts with us governing ourselves.  Greg Thomas is a successful facilitator. consultant and life coach.  He has founded Leadership Excellence, Ltd. in 2009 and has clients throughout the United States.   See his website at leadershipexcellencenow.com.  He had also founded weLEAD Incorporated, chartered in 2001 as a 501 (c) (3) corporation offering free leadership development information reaching a worldwide audience. He has written two books Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit  as well as 52 Leadership Tips.
Visit Greg on YouTube and subscribe to his channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVHUk70BIls

The Slavery of Pornography

Monday Aug 01, 2022

Monday Aug 01, 2022

1. What is pornography, and what is its effect on the human brain?2. Why do people use pornography, and what are its dangers?3. What is the impact on human relationships?4. What are the underlying causes of pornography addiction?5. What can one do if he/she has a pornography addiction or problem?

Wednesday Jul 27, 2022

Dave Schreiber, Senior Pastor for Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh and talk about the recent economic and political crisis. Below are some of the images illustrating what we are talking about and what is going in this country.  
https://lifenets.org/podcast-with-david-schreiber-about-sri-lanka-july-26-2022/
You can reach David and Jolinda Schreiber who are actively seeking support to help at 
david.schreiber70@gmail.com
To see more about what LifeNets and Good Works are  doing in this part of the world and to make a donation please go to http://lifenets.org/india

Sunday Jul 17, 2022

Natalia Teague (known to most as Natasha) formerly from Belarus in the USSR and I carry on a lively conversation.  She is from Gomel, 70 miles from Chernobyl.  She was there on April 26, 1986, when reactor number 4 blew up. She then continued to live for 15 more years in the area.  She is currently the coordinator of Russian language publications at the United Church of God.  We talk about the Chernobyl tragedy, as well as the challenges of preaching the Gospel in the Russian language and our faith.  We have a lot in common and share those experiences.   Interview date July 16, 2022.
Previous podcast https://www.ucg.org/inside-united-podcast/inside-united-podcast-123-natasha-teague-converting-to-christianity

Wednesday Jul 13, 2022

Lewis VanAusdle, speaks about Critical Gender Theory that is being taught to children.  He is a former school teacher. He is currently pastor of the New York City area including congregations in Connecticut and New Jersey.

Thursday Jul 07, 2022

July 7, 2022   Boris Johnson resigns as PM of the UK.  What are the implications for the UK and the world. 

Thursday Jun 30, 2022

This is a microcast...just ten minutes.   I talk about the latest news about getting about 100 children from bombed Chernihiv to Transcarpathia to a beautiful camp area.   Keep up with our work in Ukraine at http://www.lifenets.org and go to the Ukraine War Blog.
Thank you for you support.   

Monday Jun 27, 2022

No one can deny that we have entered markedly different times since 2020,   Every month seems to introduce a new what at one time may have considered a once in a lifetime crisis.  Now, the crises come one after another.  It's sudden runaway inflation, world tension on the brink of a civilization-ending world war. The United States has joined other countries as a post-Christian society.  How can we cope and live a meaningful life that is governed by more than platitudes?  I talk to Christian psychologies Dr. Roy Fouch who gives us insight from both his prison practice to his private practice about how to cope and how how to become a constructive Christian.  

Tuesday Jun 21, 2022

News from Ukraine is changing daily.  A war is on.  Future is uncertain.  Yet, organizations like LifeNets are actively making a difference in the lives of the people on the ground.  The war is now 117 days old.  Read about where we've come and where we are headed.  Local newspaper features the work of LifeNets.

Friday Jun 10, 2022

Melvin Rhodes who hails from Grimsby, England speaks about the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and the British Monarchy.   
See Melvin Rhodes' blog at https://melvinrhodes.wordpress.com/
We'd like to hear from you.  Send questions, comments to vkubik@gmail.com
Thank you for stopping by! 

Thursday Jun 09, 2022

The nation is still reeling from the senseless massacre of 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022.  How does society react to such destructive actions?  What should we all do in a society that allows such unimaginable atrocities that could happen anywhere?  I talk to Union Township Police Chief Lieutenant Anthony Rees about the questions as we search for answers.
Tony Rees is a member of my Rotary Club and has done two previous podcasts with me on Inside United and has spoken to Ambassador Bible College on two occasions. 
 
 

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