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Could this be the root of your anxiety?

Inspiration from Berean Bible Church:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ml6mrlEeoUXwY1fSIMkKG?si=2e9da57b618548e6
 
Trading Anxiety for Praise: Pride, God’s Sovereignty, and Living One Day at a Time I’m getting back to the basics of Coffee with Hales—starting the day with a biblical perspective—by talking about anxiety and the idea that its root can be pride. I reflect on how constant notifications and a self-focused culture feed worry, but ultimately anxiety is fearing outcomes I can’t control and doubting God’s sovereignty. Using God’s questions to Job, observations from creation (like my chickens and gardening), and Jesus’ command in Matthew to not worry, I’m reminded that I’m not in charge and that’s freeing. I share how “don’t worry about tomorrow” shaped my dad’s outlook during his cancer journey, connect it to Paul’s thorn and God’s sufficient grace, and point to manna as daily dependence. I close with Philippians 4: pray with thanksgiving, dwell on what’s true, and trade anxiety for praise.
00:00 Welcome and Updates
01:04 Why Anxiety Matters
02:05 Anxiety Rooted in Pride
02:32 Gods Sovereignty in Job
03:17 Creation Lessons and Trust
04:16 Jesus Command Do Not Worry
06:45 Living for Today
07:55 Grace in Weakness
09:05 Daily Dependence Like Manna
09:40 Philippians Anxiety to Praise
10:57 Springtime Closing Encouragement
11:38 Final Thanks and Goodbye

Jeffrey Epstein: A Beginner’s Guide to the Story

In this Coffee with Hales episode, I walk through an “Epstein 101” timeline for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the recent Epstein file releases. I cover Epstein’s early background, his hiring at the Dalton School by Donald Barr, and later connections to William Barr. I trace Epstein’s rise through Bear Stearns, ties to the Towers Financial Ponzi scheme, and his close financial relationship with Les Wexner, plus Wexner’s brands and foundation. I also introduce Ghislaine Maxwell and her father Robert Maxwell, discuss Epstein’s 2008 plea deal and 2019 arrest, questions around Epstein’s death, media suppression claims, Maxwell’s reported prison perks, victim compensation NDAs, Virginia Giuffre’s reported death, and ongoing claims about possible intelligence links and politicized file releases.
00:00 Epstein 101 Overview
01:15 Early Life and Dalton School
02:02 Barr Connections and Emails
10:14 Epstein Career Rise
12:26 Les Wexner Influence
16:33 Wexner Foundation and Power
22:43 Robert Maxwell Spy Claims
29:49 Ghislaine Maxwell and Prison
34:47 2008 Conviction Sweetheart Deal
37:37 Sweetheart Plea Deal 39:01 2019 Arrest Fallout
39:22 Trump Early Warnings
40:55 Epstein Binders Backlash
45:36 Hoax Claim Divides Base
48:00 Patel and Black Book
51:12 Missing Tape and Death 55:22
Victims and NDAs 58:25
Intel Asset Theories 01:03:06
Bondi Interrupted on Spy 01:05:54
Corbett Israel Links 01:08:41 Bigger Picture Wrap Up
https://corbettreport.com/ https://theconsciousresistance.com/?s=Epstein https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viUdnvBhnWM https://x.com/ChristinaNewstv/status/2018625517021470972/photo/1 https://www.facebook.com/PatriotOneNews/posts/-breaking-an-fbi-epstein-case-report-contains-sworn-victim-testimony-alleging-th/915078794368955/ https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/inside-ntoc-101019.mp4/view https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/19/william-barr-orders-removal-of-prisons-director-after-jeffrey-epstein-death.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59839724 https://www.pulse.co.ke/story/jeffrey-epstein-taught-at-dalton-his-behavior-was-noticed-2024081809574494903#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThere%20was%20a%20real%20clarity,with%20girls%20in%20the%20school. https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=b622e0e69be708e0&sxsrf=ANbL-n698y6Fw8WtFQwgTiodQTb5cCtN5Q:1771792036859&udm=7&fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpmAsnXCN5UBx17opt8eaTX-iVZ7JibxEA2X7M_ninQtyPvLjOMD8rEbvmEXFkpf-BZ9Ye0DvaGo2VIh3rPCRxJragnb-9eJaaEkLpI3ApzEqtrkBm0K6fWTOfx3azLlfHO7rdzNROTSoE3YbHrmnVygZLmPQE55Tx-C0llcaWI-pdhHMSgWl3F3wDL9J1Hfo8Vc8l7Q&q=short+clip+of+leslie+wexner%27s+lawyer+being+caught+on+a+hot+mic&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiF8uPX9-2SAxXnGVkFHVqXAt8QtKgLegQIFhAB&biw=1179&bih=643&dpr=2.2#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:720a8a54,vid:sI2u91nbyHw,st:0 https://x.com/Holden_Culotta/status/2024615887123153244 https://ia800700.us.archive.org/10/items/les-wexner-dybbuk-demon-article/Les%20Wexner%20dybbuk%20demon%20article_text.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/22/the-murky-life-and-death-of-robert-maxwell-and-how-it-shaped-his-daughter-ghislaine#:~:text=Throughout%20his%20life%2C%20he%20was,and%20he%20threatened%20to%20retaliate. https://corbettreport.substack.com/p/israeli-spying-after-epstein?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3b57361a-adeb-4d37-a360-8e2c60615f47_1280x720.jpeg&open=false https://vigilantcitizen.com/vigilantreport/the-coded-journals-in-the-epstein-files-that-hide-a-teenage-girls-horrific-story/ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8mn170oYILo https://www.npr.org/2019/07/19/742725946/a-young-jeffrey-epstein-made-an-impression-on-his-high-school-students https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey-epstein-worked-at-towers-financial-with-stephen-hoffenberg-who-committed-ponzi-scheme-crimes/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/936/126/1486934/ https://apnews.com/article/ghislaine-maxwell-jeffrey-epstein-sentencing-aeac127f9cc3811d975ce8e10d171260 https://apnews.com/article/96bc4bdbd240454293888afb1f5bc600 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jeffrey-epstein-how-make-money-b2473269.html https://www.npr.org/2025/07/25/nx-s1-5478620/jeffrey-epstein-crimes-timeline-legal-case https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2026/02/17/epstein-files-show-reports-palm-beach-police-before-2005-investigation/88666940007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z118501p119450l115850c119450v118501&gca-ft=31&gca-ds=sophi https://theconsciousresistance.com/bringing-down-jeffrey-epstein-2018-documentary/ https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/statement-attorney-general-william-p-barr-death-jeffrey-epstein#:~:text=%E2%80%9CI%20was%20appalled%20to%20learn,Epstein's%20death.%22 https://www.businessinsider.com/jeffrey-epstein-spy-epstein-files-intelligence-asset-trump-bondi-2025-7#:~:text=Two%20specific%20claims%20that%20are,%2C%22%20Ward%20told%20Business%20Insider.

Revelation Ep 7 | Babylon, the Millennium & the Meaning of “Soon”

Revelation Wrap-Up: Babylon, Jesus’ Return & End Times Timelines (Futurist vs Preterist) In this final Coffee with Hales episode on Revelation, I walk through Revelation 17–22 and compare key end-times viewpoints. We read about “Mystery Babylon” and cover major interpretations: a future literal rebuilt Babylon, a symbolic global system, a revived Roman empire, or (in partial preterism) Jerusalem tied to the AD 70 judgment. We then move into Revelation 19’s picture of Jesus’ return on a white horse—Faithful and True, crowned with authority, judging with righteousness, and identified as the Word of God and King of Kings. Next is Revelation 20 and the debate over the thousand years, Satan’s binding and final defeat, and the Great White Throne judgment. I lay out timeline summaries for premillennial dispensationalism (church age → rapture/tribulation → second coming → millennium → judgment → new creation), partial preterism (Pentecost as the start of the millennium, AD 70 as major judgment, still awaiting second coming and final judgment), and full preterism (fulfillment by AD 70 and living in the new heavens and new earth). We close in Revelation 22 with the River/Water of Life theme tied to Jesus as living water, and I discuss the debate over Jesus’ final words “Surely I am coming soon,” including how “soon/quickly” is argued from Greek usage. The takeaway is that Jesus keeps His promises and Revelation presents Him as the conquering King who vindicates His people.
00:00 Welcome Back + Wrapping Up the Revelation Series 00:38 Revelation 17: Who Is “Mystery Babylon”? (Futurist vs. Partial Preterist)04:18 Babylon’s Fall: What Judgment Looks Like in Revelation 1805:10 Revelation 19: The White Horse & Jesus’ Mighty Return08:38 Revelation 20: The Millennium, Satan Bound, and Final Judgment10:50 End-Times Timelines: Premillennial Dispensationalism Explained 12:53 Partial Preterist Timeline + Acts 2/Joel and “The Last Days” 16:06 Full Preterism: “All Fulfilled” and the 70 AD Turning Point 18:02 Revelation 22: River of Life, Living Water, and OT Echoes20:30 “Surely I Am Coming Soon”: What Does “Soon/Quickly” Mean? 23:25 Final Encouragement + Closing Thoughts

Epstein Files | Beyond the Right & Left - Independent News Sources

Epstein Files: Avoid the Partisan Spin + Trusted Research Resources
 
I discuss concerns about how coverage of the Epstein files is framed as a right-versus-left narrative and argue this approach fuels division while deflecting attention from broader corruption. Instead of focusing on sensationalism, I share research-oriented resources and voices I consider more credible on the topic—Whitney Webb ("One Nation Under Blackmail" / Unlimited Hangout), James Corbett (The Corbett Report), and Nick Bryant (EpsteinJustice.com)—and point to tools for reviewing the documents directly, including JMail and EpsteinSecrets.com. I close by encouraging viewers to do their own research, think critically, and resist propaganda designed to polarize the public.
00:00 Welcome to Coffee with Hales + Today’s Topic: The Epstein Files 00:33 How Media Spins Big Stories Into Right vs. Left Propaganda 02:12 Better Ways to Get Informed: Seeking Unbiased Resources 02:34 Whitney Webb’s Deep-Dive Reporting (One Nation Under Blackmail)
03:10 James Corbett’s Take + Strange New Details in the Emails
05:07 Nick Bryant: Early Epstein Reporting & EpsteinJustice.com 06:55 User-Friendly Research Tools: JMail & EpsteinSecrets.com 08:14 Beginner-Friendly Breakdown: Jason Bermas (Making Sense of the Madness)
08:37 Do Your Own Research + Don’t Let This Divide Us (Closing Message)
 
LINKS: https://unlimitedhangout.com/
One Nation Under Blackmail Interview: https://corbettreport.com/webb-onenat...
https://epsteinjustice.com/
https://corbettreport.com/what-i-lear...
https://nickbryantnyc.com/
 
Nick Bryant interviewed by Corbett: https://corbettreport.com/epstein-upd... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
 
Epsiten Video From Bannon:    • JEFFREY EPSTEIN LAST INTERVIEW FROM HIS HO...  
 
The 2018 Conscious Resistance Documentary: https://theconsciousresistance.com/br...

Revelation Ep 6 | Did We Miss The Anti-Christ?

The Antichrist and Armageddon. Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Hales! In today's session, we continue our Revelation series focusing on the Antichrist and Armageddon. We delve into the futurist and partial preterist perspectives of Revelation, discussing prophecies, scripture comparisons, and historical contexts. We explore the symbolic depictions in Revelation chapters 12 and 13, the identity of the Antichrist, and the climactic battle of Armageddon. This episode is packed with biblical references, historical evidence, and insights to encourage deeper personal study. Join us as we critically examine these enigmatic biblical prophecies.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:30 Recap of Revelation Perspectives 03:08 Diving into Revelation Chapter 12 04:21 Futurist vs. Preterist Views on Revelation12 07:13 Exploring the 1,260 Days and the Olivet Discourse 11:34 Revelation Chapter 13: The Antichrist 14:13 Futurist Perspective on the Antichrist 17:24 Preterist Perspective on the Antichrist 23:49 Revelation Chapters 15 and 16: The Bowl Judgments 24:45 Armageddon: Futurist vs. Preterist Views 27:17 Historical Evidence and Final Thoughts32:16 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
 
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Revelation Ep 4 | A 3rd Temple? Two Witnesses? Literal Or Symbolic?

Exploring Revelation: The Seven Seals and the 144,000 | Coffee with Hales Join me on this episode of Coffee with Hales as we dive deep into the Book of Revelation. We'll continue from Revelation Chapter 6, examining the symbolism and significance of the seven seals, including the Four Horsemen and their ties to Old Testament prophecies in Zechariah. We'll explore the debate on the interpretation of the 144,000 - whether they represent a literal group of ethnic Jews or symbolize the entire community of the redeemed. This episode also addresses the timing of Revelation's writing, and the role of the new temple, engaging with different eschatological viewpoints. We wrap up with a look at the two witnesses in Revelation Chapter 11 and their potential symbolic or literal meanings. Grab a cup of coffee and let's delve into the mysteries and insights of this profound biblical book. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes as we journey through Revelation with a biblical lens. 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview
01:00 The Seven Seals and Four Horsemen
03:30 The Three Cycles of Seven
06:50 The 144,000 and Their Significance
19:16 The Two Witnesses and Their Role
24:16 Practical Takeaways and Conclusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOs87cklWvQ

The Cloud Is A Lie | Technocracy Loading Ep 4

Your Life Runs on Data Centers — Who Gets Power When It’s Rationed?
*Video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lilDG1Ptx4k
In this episode of Coffee with Hales, the discussion focuses on technocracy and the rise of data centers in America. The importance of data and surveillance in making governing decisions is explored, with references to experts like Patrick Wood and Derek Bros. Current events such as Trump's Project Stargate, AI advancements, and the growing number of data centers, particularly in Virginia's Data Center Alley, are examined. The episode delves into the potential impacts of technocracy on energy distribution, small business operations, and individual freedoms. The host also emphasizes self-sufficiency, the right-left paradigm, and encourages critical thinking from a biblical perspective.
00:00 Introduction to Technocracy
00:29 Understanding Technocracy
01:50 Surveillance and Data Collection
03:10 The Rise of Data Centers
04:46 Technocracy in Action: Government and Corporate Partnerships 13:56 Impact on Small Businesses and Daily Life
18:04 Problem-Reaction-Solution Framework
22:03 Steps Towards Self-Sufficiency
23:58 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Revelation Ep 2 | The Original Audience of Revelation

Revelation wasn’t written as a secret code or a modern news forecast. In this episode of Coffee with Hale’s, we explore the original audience of Revelation through an overview of the seven churches and the lessons Jesus spoke directly to them. By keeping the first-century audience in view, we’ll see how Revelation was clear, pastoral, and deeply relevant then—and what those same warnings, encouragements, and calls to faithfulness still teach us today.

Revelation Ep 1 | Without Pretending We’ve Figured It Out

Revelation can feel overwhelming, so let’s read it together. I’m not a prophecy expert—just someone opening the text, looking at it in context, and asking honest questions along the way. This series is an easy, big-picture overview for anyone who’s been curious but hesitant. Navigating Revelation: A Groundwork for Eschatology
00:00 Introduction and New Podcast Series Announcement 00:24 Why Discuss Revelation?
00:58 Personal Eschatology Journey
04:18 Starting the Revelation Study
04:55 Understanding the Context of Revelation
06:08 Dating the Book of Revelation
10:11 Eschatological Views Overview
19:06 Deep Dive into End Times Views
27:39 Encouragement and Conclusion
 
MORE RESOURCES: https://bibleproject.com/videos/apoca... https://bibleproject.com/videos/revel...    • Day 362 (Revelation 1-5)   https://www.logos.com/grow/what-is-es... https://theopedia.com/end-times https://www.gotquestions.org/preteris...    • Was Nero the Antichrist? (and why early Ch...   https://www.gotquestions.org/end-time... https://www.gotquestions.org/Eschatol... https://www.bereanbiblechurch.org/sea...    • What are the seventy weeks of Daniel?  |  ...   https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/... https://www.gotquestions.org/futurist.... https://postmillennialworldview.com/2...

Practical Christianity in 2026: Show, Don't Just Share the Gospel

Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Hales! Today, we're diving deeper into our practicality series, focusing on practical Christianity in 2026. We'll explore what it means to truly show the gospel through actions like forgiveness, love, and servitude as described in the Bible. We'll also discuss the New Testament church's revolutionary approach to social barriers and how American Christianity can benefit from adopting these principles. Plus, we'll reflect on how cultivating a lifestyle of servitude can transform our families, marriages, workplaces, and communities. Don't forget to check out my other playlists, including Backyard Chickens, Gardening, Technocracy Loading, and Coffee and Conspiracy!
00:00 Welcome to Copy with Hales
00:17 Practical Christianity in 2026
00:56 Characteristics of a New Creation
02:13 The Power of Love and Forgiveness
04:00 Defining Actions of Christians
05:57 The New Testament Church and Cultural Impact
08:22 Equality and Breaking Social Barriers
12:12 Reflecting on Personal Faith
14:17 Conclusion and Encouragement