The Kubik Report

Discussion with a longtime friend for more than 40 years who is an AI scientist, theologian and philosopher. He explains that AI is built on the foundations of mathematics, logic, and pattern recognition. It is also the culmination of mathematics, philosophy, linguistics, computer science, and theology.  

The Christian Passover is a profound time of self-examination to align ourselves with the nature of Jesus Christ.  I earlier said these words in the midst of the COVID Pandemic where we were greatly troubled.  We are troubled now with different kinds of tribulation.  Take time to make this a robust new start with Jesus Christ.

Natasha Teague has been the coordinator of Russian-language literature at the United Church of God since 2011, when Senior Pastor Johnnie Lambert arranged for her to come to the United States to work at the Home Office.  I have known her since meeting her in Estonia in 2000.  We have worked together on Russian projects through the years.  She discusses weathering the Chornobyl crisis and her comin...

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 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 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 sch...

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 proph...

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 Unit...

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...

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.

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.  

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 a...

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 geopol...

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

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

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...

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

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.

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 a...

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.  

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.      

I started my first website  www.kubik.org in 1996.  One of the first posts/blogs/essays was on Thanksgiving Day 1996.   I give you an audio version of it 30 years later. 

Today we continue discussing personal defeat and how to use the Power of God's Spirit to overcome it.   This is Podcast number 23 with Greg. Earlier, we talked about overcoming setbacks with secular tools. Today we talk talk about using God's Power.  See all of Greg Thomas's podcasts at https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/greg-thomas What is the right approach regarding our personal disappointment...

Discussion with Howard Marchbanks, Certified Financial Planner and I talk about Year-end Charitable Giving. There are several things that you may not be aware of that could help you and a charity. Howard is also a UCG elder living in Santa Ana, California. Signs of trusted charities Charity rating services Leverage what you give Donor-advised funds Giving appreciated stocks Matching campaigns Lega...

Mark Kellner and I discuss his October 24, 2025, article in The Epoch Times where he states that more "Americans now say religion is gaining influence in national life than at any point in the past 15 years," which comes from a Pew Research Center report on October 20, 2025. Mark and I have been friends for 30 years and have discussed many topics related to faith and the Churches of God.  He is a...