The Kubik Report

Kurt Hoyer: First Extrabiblical Evidence of Isaiah Found....and much more

My third podcast with Kurt Hoyer about his archeological work in Israel.  The first extra biblical links to the book of Isaiah have been found. 
We talk about Scarabs Seals and Bullae.  Seals are the objects, often rings used to mark a document with the ancient equivalent of a signature, scarabs, can be seals but are usually carved in the shape of a scarab beetle. Scarabs also have names of powerful Egyptian kings on them and were used for good luck charms. (Not really going to talk about scarabs much) Bullae are small dabs of clay that were used to seal documents and other things. They have the impression of the seal on them. 
Why care?  Seals and bullae give us attestation of the names of biblical figures. Most recently an official from the court of Josiah, was found in Jerusalem.  Other Biblical names found include. Hezekiah, Jeroboam II, Ahaz, Isaiah, and Baruch, among others.
 
Link to the st. Anthony Liturgical House where Kurt Hoyer is teaching.
https://www.stanthonysliturgicalhouse.org/product-page/bib050-introduction-to-archaeology-for-bible-student-ceu
 
 
 
 
 

Bryan McClain: Consciousness, Intelligence, AI, Spirit, Eternity

Bryan McClain holds a Master of Science in computer science and a Bachelor of Science in applied mathematics.  He took machine learning as part of graduate school in mathematical theory.   He has designed and trained his own models and has done research into how various AI models work.  Bryan works as a senior software engineer for an Indianapolis tech company.
In our podcast, we talk about Artificial Intelligence, what it is and what it is NOT.  Humans are conscious, AI is not.   Does AI bring us closer to eternity, God, and a fascinating future?   
 

Julie Zutz Brown/Darris McNeely: UCG Member Survey. What are Brethren Telling the Church?

Julie Zutz Brown has conducted various surveys for the United Church of God for the past 17 years.  She and her team have read and analyzed the various surveys.  Some surveys have been conducted by members, others by the ministry, employees, and other entities within the Church. 
Darris McNeely is chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, which uses surveys to help the Council of Elders develop a Strategic and Operating Plan.  Every three years, the plan goes through a significant update.  This year is one of those years. 
Julie is a senior executive at Johnson Controls, driving innovation in HVAC, security, and fire solutions. She is Vice President of the Global Customer Office, responsible for deploying a customer-centric culture.
 

With Melvin Rhodes we talk about WHY Charlie Kirk was shot. What's going on?

Free speech.  Have we ever really had it?  When did freedom of free speech start?  What is the future of free speech?  What about free speech in the World Tomorrow?  We need your thoughts on this one.....

Rex Sexton: Tribute to Charlie Kirk. What is Authentic Christianity?

Recorded two days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  Rex gives insight into what real and meaningful Christianity and prefaces it with a tribute to  Charlie Kirk.

Killing Charlie Kirk - Context and Consequences by Buchanan and Kubik

We live in a spiritually dangerous world that seeks to destroy humanity. Charlie Kirk gave his life to promote healthy moral values among young people.  His murder on Sep 10, 2025 will be long remembered. 
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Mitch Moss: Clothing, Consulting, Character, Class, Christian

This was one of our most popular podcasts.  Mitch Moss describes the importance of clothing and dress....using biblical support.  In case you missed this episode, here is the original once again.
Mitchell Moss is a designer, writer, editor, and photographer who lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He’s been writing on menswear for more than a decade, helping men discover the principles of how to dress well, feel great and express their style.
We focus particularly on menswear in this podcast; however, Mitch Moss gives us a history and biblical narrative about clothing dating to the first animal skins used for clothing in the Book of Genesis through the regal display of attire in the Book of Revelation.
Find out more about Mitch at his website at menswearmusings.com

Melvin Rhodes: Observations about Russia's War Against Ukraine/Palestinian History/Germany Rising Aug 25, 2025

Melvin Rhodes gives his observations about the world as of today in late August 2025.  His comments come from the latest edition of his popular newsletter, Mel Rhodes Place. We encourage you to subscribe to it by going to it online.
https://melvinrhodes.wordpress.com/
 
Features:
 
Russia and Ukraine:  Why are we negotiating with Evil?
Hamas Response To Israel
Palestine Report Predicted Today's Mess 90 Years Ago.
Germany Thinking Nuclear
.....and much more.
 
 

Ken Murray: Do you understand difference between the Gospel of Christ or another/different Gospel?

Ken Murray and I continue our series of podcasts.
The Term GOSPEL is widely used to describe the work, content and essence of Christianity.   There is a true Gospel defined and identified in the New Testament.  And, there is another gospel defined by men that people fall for that has a different and perilous direction from what Christ brought and Who He was. 
 

Oleh Zajac: The Unprecedented Historic Meeting of European Leaders in Washington D.C. with President Trump. What Next?

Oleh Zajac, an international relationships expert, and I discuss the Historic Meeting on August 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C.  The implications of this event will reverberate to the entire world.  Will the killing of thousands of people weekly end, and will of 20,000 abducted children return?  How is Europe going to react?  What will happen in Ukraine next?  

Nephew Colin in Ukraine: Trump/Putin Summit, Work in Ukraine, Comedy, The End of the War, Faith and Hope

My nephew Colin Kubik and I talk on August 13, 2025 while he is back in Spokane,  Washington, visiting his parents.  He has studied and worked in Ukraine for more than 12 years living in various parts of the country.  Now he is in Lviv, teaching English to Ukrainians and Ukrainian to English speakers.  
Listen to his assessment of what he sees and hears in wartime Ukraine. The politics, the life, the defiance.  
 

Elizabeth Ross: What it's like to attend Hillsdale College. Insightful story of young dreams

Elizabeth Ross attended ABC, where I became acquainted with her.  She has come from a family whose father attended Ambassador College.  Now Elizabeth talks about her experience at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan which has similarities to what we experienced at Ambasador College.  
Her father attended Ambassador College.  Now Elizabeth talks about her experience at Hillsdale College and ABC.
Hillsdale College is a selective, top-ranked college in Michigan, known for the classical liberal arts and for its independence from government funding.
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Gear Grinder 2025 : Event is Sept. 7, 2025 at Lake Minnetonka in the Twin Cities. Word from Organizers

We're planning for the 3rd Annual Gear Grinders bike ride sponsored by the United Church of God in Minneapolis/St. Paul.  Hear a discussion with us, four participants, including the Organizers of the fun, fellowship, and enrichments on the weekend after Labor Day.
Click the following link for more detail and register.
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/geargrinder25
 
As you begin to make your summer plans, maybe this is the year you sign up to join us on Sunday, September 7th for the 2025 UCG Gear Grinder!
There's plenty of time to train for either the 33 or 63 mile routes around the beautiful Lake Minnetonka region of the Twin Cities!
Some features of this years' ride:
- Family friendly start and end location with playground and restrooms.
- A post ride lunch available for both riders and their families.
- Swag to remember the ride: Men's and women's t-shirts and Jerseys.
- Lots of fun and fellowship to be had by all!
We hope you'll join us for another weekend of fun and fellowship as we grind our gears in Lake Minnetonka!
Click the following link for more detail and register.

Ariana, Josh and Sage: How to Make Relationships That Matter Work!

Sage Bensinger, together with Josh and Ariana Vasquez—three thoughtful young adults—form a panel discussing relationships among young adults.  With genuine curiosity and warmth, they explore what we’ve been taught to expect in love, marriage, friendship, and what actually ends up mattering in everyday life. While all three bring a foundation of faith-informed insight, honest testimony, and thoughtful reflection, they reach broadly: anyone who cares about relating well to others, especially as they consider making a lifelong commitment.
We invite you to comment and ask questions by writing to us at vic@kubik.org
You can also suggest future topics for our discussion.

Guest Host Steve Buchanan interviews Vic Kubik about the origins of the United Church of God

Steve Buchanan is the guest host today, interviewing me, Vic Kubik, about the origins of the United Church of God as well as the demise of the Worldwide Church of God.  We talk about how this affected people and what we can learn in our faith journey..
See more history on my website at 
https://kubik.org/groundzero/
 
You can contact us at 
Steve Buchanan stevekbuchanan@icloud.com
Victor Kubik  vic@kubik.org
 

Mark Robertson: Founding Principles of Freedom that Underpin the Law.

In this fifth in our series of discussions with Australian Mark Robertson, author of The Enlightened Law of Moses, we discuss how the Law gives insight into what gives us freedom.  We discuss further the unique structure of government revealed in the law as civil rights and freedom.
Bev Kubik joins in the end with her endorsement. 
You can hear all the podcasts in this series at
https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/law
 
 
 

Greg Thomas: Narcissism Part 3. Medical cure? How to deal with? Famous historic narcissists.

Greg Thomasand I discuss 
Cures for Narcissitic Personality Disorder (NPD)?
How to and how NOT to handle a narcissist in your life?
How to communicate with a loved one who is a narcissist? 
Famous historic narcissists 
 
All Greg Thomas Podcasts  https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/greg-thomas
Narcissism with Greg Thomas https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/narcissism

Justin Kovanis: Faith and Psychotherapy - Complementary, Not Contradictory

Justin Kovanis and I discuss how psychotherapy or clinical counseling is a venture in truth-seeking and aligns profoundly with Christianity. How does therapy function regarding one's faith and seeking after the truth? Justin Kovanis is a Licensed therapist in Cincinnati, licensed in 2023, and is passionate about the power of healing from trauma. He works in private practice and at a Medicaid-funded community mental health clinic. 
He can be reached at justin.kovanis@gmail.com
Correction from Justin Kovanis:
"I refer to the 'dark tetrad,' but I said masochism as the fourth trait, but it's psychopathy. Here is something from Google: "The Dark Tetrad refers to four related, but distinct, subclinical personality traits: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy, and Sadism."   I said "masochism" as one of the traits but it is actually "psychopathy"

Dan Russo: Mission/Plan of Church of God Network. How People Can Work Together

Dan Russo talk about how Church of God Network has helped with new programs.
Dan gives a synopsis about what CGN does and their mission/plan.  Also the major recent updates below: 
New Program: MissionAssist - operational support services by COG professionals
Within Your Gates - crisis relief & grief response --> big response to CA fires in 2025.
New Grant Committee consisting of baptized young adults between 18-29
churchofgodnetwork.org
 
Former podcast with Dan Russo https://vkubik.podbean.com/e/daniel-russo-can-we-talk-message-for-cogs/
 

Ken Murray: Overview of the Progression of End-Time Prophesies

Ken Murray and I talk about one of the wonders of coming events:  What will happen to human civilization?  When and how will it end?  There is a straightforward biblical summary of what will happen.  
The end of civilization will not come tomorrow.  There is still a lot that has to happen. An outline of the future will anchor us in being productive and useful now.  At the same time, we pray for God's Kingdom....His new remake of civilization to come.  
See the reference handout for this podcast here.