In times like these, we all need a word of encouragement. From pastor and best-selling author Max

Lukato comes the Max Lucato encouraging Word podcast with over 40 years of ministry and more than

145 million books sold in 50 languages. Max shares the greatest story ever told, the living

savior who brings hope for a lifetime through rich, biblical insight, heartfelt storytelling.

You'll be reminded that God

is always near, always for you, and always in you. Listen to the Max Lucato encouraging word podcast,

where hope meets your day. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcast. Welcome to today's podcast,

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Hugh for Hillsdale.com or just Google Apple, iTunes, and Hillsdale. Morning and glory and evening

in Grace America. I'm Hugh. Welcome to the Big Weekend Pod. Four weeks of the war with Iran

are in the books. America continues to win decis weekend pod. Four weeks of the war with Iran are in the books. America continues to

win decisively alongside of our ally Israel. Two allies have stood up verbally, strongly with us,

the United Arab Emirates, and Ukraine. And all the people out there have been wondering,

should we really be supporting Ukraine? Take note, Old Europe is nowhere to be found. I mean, they sit around and they say they're going to participate in opening the Straits of Hormuz, but we haven't seen a British ship. We haven't seen a French ship. We haven't seen anything from old Europe that we liberated twice in the last century. But the United Arab Emirates, they're

getting into the fight, and Ukraine has been in the fight for weeks, sending all the anti-drone

technology to protect our Gulf allies. So when it comes time to remember this floor, let's remember

who was there and who wasn't. Now, I've been a longtime supporter of NATO.

Everyone who listens to my show knows that.

But at some point, you have to say, are those countries broken beyond repair?

Now, maybe they'll revive.

It's possible, Nigel Farage, or somebody else will rise in Britain.

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