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"The Burden of Duty & The Breaking of a Quiet Man"
— The Burden of Duty: The Breaking of a Quiet Man (Robert “Bud” McFarlane)Series: Kingdom People in the Pages of History (Robert Timberg’s The Nightingale’s Song)Length: ~49:41 • Date: Dec 16, 2025 • Host: Matt “The Great Matt Gibe” GeibEpisode SummaryIn this installment, Matt steps into the life of Robert “Bud” McFarlane—Marine officer, strategist, and National Security Advisor (1983–1985)—as portrayed in The Nightingale’s Song. Through a story-driven opening set in the West Wing, the episode explores what happens when duty becomes a crushing burden, when loyalty drifts from truth, and when…
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