General's Report Episode 101

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On this episode of the General's Report, I talk about the various A/V things that my Dad gave me as gifts that sparked a lifetime calling in the world of podcasting, creating, and the ever increasing A/V tech puzzle.

General's Report Episode 100

#GR100

On this 100th episode of the General's Report, I talk about the key to understanding storytelling from a Christian Worldview: Predestination.

General's Report Episode 98

#GR98

I created a lot of stuff this week, and things are getting busy. But we keep marching forward. Onward, Poets At War!

General's Report Episode 98#GR98This week I've been working hard to get Big Dog Board ready.

General's Report Episode 97#GR97Web Applets Mentioned:DJ App: https://joshuadavidling.com/djBig Dog Board: https://joshuadavidling.com/bdbTalking about the web apps I've created with AI this week to help me be a better bard.

General's Report Episode 96

#GR96

Link to Poets At War Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNzUFBkuLja6_MecENL6sS7RfBYylcX3N

Talking about my first full episode of my Superhero Epic Poem Guardians of Atlanta, Cyrus Jones and her character history, and more.

General's Report Episode 94

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Talking about the classic esoteric puzzle games by Cyan, and how they affected me and my father.

General's Report Episode 93#GR93Talking about work increases, new thumbnails, and general updates.

General's Report Episode 92

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Talking about portals, the creative leaf-mould of a writer's mind, and asking God for one more soul at a time.

General's Report Episode 91

#GR91Talking about calendars, praying for my "band mates" and getting reps in during "down time."

General's Report Episode 90#GR90Talking about how everyone in marketing wants to remove friction, but what if friction is what our user is craving in this slippery world?

General's Report Episode 89#GR89Make sure you're enjoying a visual version of this one!

We REALLY need to practice being thankful for things we miss...

My latest video essay on Jubal's Wardrobe:https://youtu.be/zzJxA9ANLfE

When things are just spilling out everywhere, you've got to reel them back in.My latest video essay on Jubal's Wardrobe:https://youtu.be/zzJxA9ANLfE

Check out my office. Still maximalist, Still Dragon-y, Still fit for a bard!

We got a car! Now it's time to get moving!My latest video essay on Jubal's Wardrobe:https://youtu.be/zzJxA9ANLfE

General's Report for 4/10/25

I talk about the baseball, heaven, and how individual efforts can and should be recognized within a team.

General's Report for 3/27/25I talk about the Train of Jesus' Robe and share a couple poems and my video schedule into the middle of April.

Updates and getting back on the horse with these vlogs.

So, let me tell you about something deep— Last time we talked heroic calls, but now let's keep Going with this journey stuff, this plan Discovered by a guy named Joseph Campbell, a thinking man. Back in the forties, maybe fifty or so, He wrote this book that you should probably know: "Hero with a Thousand Faces," that's the name, And though it's definitely not Christian, all the same- It's crucial that believers understand What Campbell wrote, and how his thoughts expand Through academic circles, spreading wide. See, mixed with all his psychobabble rides These brilliant truths about the human soul. (Chesterton said truth makes lies seem whole— "It takes a lot of truth to float a lie." These words still echo as the years go by.) Now, after that first Call we talked about before, Comes something real: Refusal at opportunity’s door. Think Luke Skywalker, saying "No, I can't go" Until those Storm Troopers brought his world down low. Or Frodo—man, he dawdled in the Shire, Dragging feet while danger crept up higher. The books show more than movies ever could How much he hesitated—understood? And let's go back to Eden's perfect scene: Adam, Eve, refusing what they'd been Called to do—stay righteous, stay the course— Leading to that cosmic-level force Of sin entering our human story. (Not exactly covered in glory.) "Make your choice, adventurous stranger. Strike the bell and bide the danger, Or wonder, till it drives you mad, What would have followed if you had." CS Lewis. The Magician’s Nephew That's Lewis speaking truth about the way These calls can haunt us to our dying day. See, sometimes when adventure comes around, Instead of trumpets, terror is what we’ve found. The risk feels massive, and we freeze up tight, Thinking "No way can I handle this, right?" But here's the thing that's equally intense: That nagging "what if" rarely makes much sense. Listen—when we dodge the righteous call, We're setting up an equal, opposite fall. Show starts at 04:18 This is where predestination hits: God knows our choices, every single one fits. Without that truth to anchor to, we'd crack Under the weight of choices looking back. But Aslan gives this wisdom we should hear: ”II tell no one any story but his own."—that's all we need to hold near. Don't get stuck replaying bad decisions, We've all been there, seen those harsh divisions. But here's what's real: Don’t refuse! Break the chain! Of generational stuff? Otherwise you're choosing pain— Setting up your kids, their kids as well, For cycles that get harder and could lead straight to hell. Campbell himself? He made a choice, Found Catholic faith, in his last moment’s voice. Time will tell what came of his days, But here's the truth that matters nowadays: Like one small hobbit changed his world for good, The smallest choice can change more than it would. We can't see endings, can't know what's ahead, But God ordained it all, like I just said. He's commanding you to make your choice— Time won't pause to hear your second voice. All we've got (and this is straight-up true) Is choosing what with our time we'll do. The call refused might feel safe and feel right, But missing God’s blessing? That's the harder fight. Like Tolkien knew, and showed through Bilbo's tale: Small choices made can tip the cosmic scale. Even the smallest person's "yes" or "no" Can change which way the future's going to go. For More, please visit: https://joshuadavidling.com