84 | The Stockdale Paradox
What does surviving as a prisoner of war have to teach us about faith, hope, and confronting the hard realities of our own lives?
In Episode 84 of Sermons on the Side, Richard takes us on a brief history lesson through the incredible story of Admiral James Stockdale, who spent more than seven years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. His experience eventually inspired what became known as The Stockdale Paradox: the idea that we must confront the brutal facts of our present reality while never losing faith that we will ultimately prevail.
Brad and Richard use Stockdale’s story as a…
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