I Am Inspired!

     I'm inspired this morning!  Not by a new President, but by what he represents.  And it's not what you think.  I'm not talking about the politics of it all.  For the most part, I don't agree with the policies of this administration (although I want to give him a chance).  I'm talking about something different.  When I woke this morning, I couldn't help but imagine what Mr Obama was thinking as his feet hit the floor for the first time in the White House; as he watched the brilliant sun rise out his window.  He walks down the hall.  "Good Morning, Mr. President."  "How are feeling this morning, Mr. President".  He opens the door to the oval office and for the first time, sits behind the desk.  Wow!  "Here we go", he must think.  He is off and running.  

    There is something about newness, fresh starts and clean slates.  Sure there is much on his plate (more I dare say than on any of ours).  But nevertheless at least for this morning there is an ability to tackle the tasks before him with fresh eyes.

     So, from where does my inspiration come?  It's in this.  This morning, though you and I may not be new to our roles, we still have the ability to start fresh.  We too can look at the world around us as if for the first time.  It was Jesus who said, "I have come to make all things new."  We can look to Him for the guidance, wisdom, strength and inspiration to inspire and impact our own world around us.  If each of us could for a single moment grasp the concept that we have the ability to affect change in our world, we'd turn things upside down!.

    So this morning . . . be inspired by the fact that YOU can approach each day with the knowledge that you too can inspire, lead, impact and affect change right where you are; right where God has planted you!!

     I close my radio show each afternoon by reminding my listeners to go out and make a difference.  Do it!  Be the difference maker right where you are today.  Then write to me and let me know how you are impacting your world.  I'd love to hear from you. 

Tonights Show

One of my guests tonight from 6 -7 over WOND 1400 AM, Former Palestinian terrorist Walid Shoebat. Check it out over the air on on the web at www.jeffwhitaker.com

The Last Lecture Interview

Tonight on The Jeff Whitaker Show my guest will be Jeffrey Zaslow, co-author of the national bestseller, "The Last Lecture". Jeffrey, who is a columnist for The Wall Street Journal spent time with Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch who just passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Pausch is best known for his speech, The Last Lecture which has been viewed by millions on You Tube, a chronicle of his battle and his advice for his children with the knowledge he was dying and would not be around for them. Great book. Looking forward to a great interview. You can listen live on WOND 1400 AM out of Atlantic City from 6- 7 pm eastern or streaming live on the web at jeffwhitaker.com

Looking Forward to Next Weeks Guests

Love doing my radio show and having the chance to talk one on one to so many interesting authors, politicians, personalities and more. Next week you won't want to miss a day: Monday I will talk with Mike Gilbert, who served as O. J. Simpson's sports agent for a reported 18 years. he wrote the book How I Helped O. J. Get Away With Murder. Should be a real interesting hour. Then later in the week on Thursday, former Bill Clinton advisor and political pundit Dick Morris will join me. His latest book is Fleeced which explores the many ways Morris feels we as citizens are being fleeced by our government. Not near Atlantic City? Listen to the show over the internet at www.jeffwhitaker.com 6-7 pm eastern from WOND 1400 AM radio.

Radio on Tuesday

Will air a best of radio show over WOND Memorial Day evening.  Wanted to let my listeners know that I will be filling in Tuesday morning on WOND for Don Williams from 6 -8 a.m.  The first hour is simulcast over WMGM, NBC 40.  I'm planning some interesting guests and looking for your phone calls.  Check out my radio podcasts as well.  I've updated the list after not posting for a while.

Evolution - So Many Questions

     Looking forward to Monday nights Jeff Whitaker Show over WOND.  The Associate Producer of the documentary Expelled will be my guest.  Mark Mathis will join me to talk about this controversial film starring Ben Stein.  Horrors... of all things Stein dares to ask the question of Darwinists worldwide... "So, where did whatever caused life, actually begin?"  The answer he got was consistent and angry, "We don't know!", they shout back.  But could there be such a thing as intelligent design?  NO, is the answer.   Whether you believe in the possibility of a higher power or not, you're going to want to tune in.  I encourage your questions for my guest.  This is going to be great discussion.  Join me Monday night at 6 eastern.  Listen locally in the Atlantic City, NJ area over WOND or to streaming audio on the internet.

Philadelphia Mayor Previews Primary

     If you get a chance, listen to my radio show tonight at six on WOND.  My guest for the first part of the show will be Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.  The Mayor who is a supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton in the Pennsylvania Primary, will discuss his candidates chances heading into tomorrows vote.  If you miss the live interview, you can always catch my podcast.

The Company You Keep

     As Obama and Clinton go head to head tonight in the city of "brotherly love" it will be interesting to watch what happens.  It has been a long time since the two met in a debate.  You may not realize it, but since they last met on the same stage, we had Wright, Bosnian comments and the "bitter, clinging" remarks.  Even through all of that, it seems as if Obama has come out of this no worse for the wear.  However, as former Congressman John LeBoutillier pointed out on my radio show last night, we are talking about the reaction of Democrats.  By the time we get to the Fall and the general election, it could be a whole different story.  Or will all of this be "old news" by then and everyone ready to move on to new things. 

      I've always been taught you are known by the company you keep and if that is the case, Barrack Obama certainly has poor judgement in the people with whom he keeps company including his own wife!  Who know what will happen at tonight's debate and the way this campaign has played out so far, all bets are off.  But it does appear more than likely that Obama will be the nominee and I'm counting on the common sense of the American voter to realize this Fall that what we are discovering about this guy and his close associates combined with what we still don't know about him is way too much of a risk for us to take with such an important and power position as President of the United States.

PS.  If you missed it, go to my podcast and listen to last nights interview with John.