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The Shawn Ryan Show

The "Shawn Ryan Show" is hosted by Shawn Ryan, former U.S. Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, and Founder of Vigilance Elite. We tell REAL stories about REAL people from all walks of life. We discuss the ups and downs, wins and losses, successes and struggles, the good and bad in a respectful but candid way...

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Betrayal of Command: My Marine Corps Journey (Afghanistan 2001-2004) Through War, Betrayal and the High Cost of Failed Military Leadership Cover

LtCol Asad 'Genghis' Khan, USMC (Ret.)

Betrayal of Command

My Marine Corps Journey (Afghanistan 2001-2004) Through War, Betrayal and the High Cost of Failed Military Leadership

Lester mentioned finishing the book, which discusses failures and betrayals within military command structures.

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I just finished, uh, Assad Khan's book, Betrayal of Command. And, you know, he was talking about some of this, right?

— Episode: #227 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guy...

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Episode: #227 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys?

Lester mentioned finishing the book, which discusses failures and betrayals within military command structures.

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I just finished, uh, Assad Khan's book, Betrayal of Command. And, you know, he was talking about some of this, right?

The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century Cover

George Friedman

The Next 100 Years

A Forecast for the 21st Century

Lester highlighted this 2008era book that predicts demographic trends, noting its claim that global population growth will peak around 2050 and then decline.

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There's a really interesting book called The Next Hundred Years. It was written back in, I think 2008 or so around then. And the guy predicted... the rate that the population is growing is decreasing....

— Episode: #227 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guy...

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Episode: #227 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys?

Lester highlighted this 2008era book that predicts demographic trends, noting its claim that global population growth will peak around 2050 and then decline.

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There's a really interesting book called The Next Hundred Years. It was written back in, I think 2008 or so around then. And the guy predicted... the rate that the population is growing is decreasing. It will cap at about 2050.

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John J. Mearsheimer

The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy

Lester referred to this work as an indepth investigation of the AIPAC lobby's influence on U.S. politics.

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Mearsheimer and Waltz wrote a book called the AIPAC Lobby where they went in depth and looked at this.

— Episode: #227 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guy...

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Episode: #227 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys?

Lester referred to this work as an indepth investigation of the AIPAC lobby's influence on U.S. politics.

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Mearsheimer and Waltz wrote a book called the AIPAC Lobby where they went in depth and looked at this.

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Iren¾us

Against Heresies

Wes Huff noted that Irenaeus, an early church father, had authored a series of writings called Against Heresies, highlighting his role in countering early Gnostic teachings.

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He was a early church father, very prominent individual who wrote a series of writings called Against Heresies.

— Episode: #279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most I...

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Episode: #279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most Important B...

Wes Huff noted that Irenaeus, an early church father, had authored a series of writings called Against Heresies, highlighting his role in countering early Gnostic teachings.

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He was a early church father, very prominent individual who wrote a series of writings called Against Heresies.

Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life (Harcourt Brace Modern Classic) Cover

C.S. Lewis

Surprised by Joy

The Shape of My Early Life (Harcourt Brace Modern Classic)

Wes Huff mentioned C.S. Lewis's autobiography Surprised by Joy, recalling how Lewis described his early search for happiness through simple pleasures before finding deeper fulfillment.

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I also think, you know, C.S. Lewis, the famous theologian and writer, he wrote a book called Surprise by Joy in that when he writes, he said, you know, if I was looking for happiness, a good cigar and...

— Episode: #279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most I...

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Wes Huff mentioned C.S. Lewis's autobiography Surprised by Joy, recalling how Lewis described his early search for happiness through simple pleasures before finding deeper fulfillment.

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I also think, you know, C.S. Lewis, the famous theologian and writer, he wrote a book called Surprise by Joy in that when he writes, he said, you know, if I was looking for happiness, a good cigar and a bottle of scotch could have sufficed, that that would have got me there.

The Geneva Bible (Hardcover): 1560 Edition Cover

Hendrickson Publishers

The Geneva Bible (Hardcover)

1560 Edition

A 1576 printed edition of the Geneva Bible was presented as a historic pilgrim Bible predating the King James version.

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That leaf is guaranteed to be an original from a 1576 Geneva Bible printed in London by Christopher Barker. The first year Geneva Bibles were printed in England was 1576. That's amazing. Most people t...

— Episode: #279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most I...

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A 1576 printed edition of the Geneva Bible was presented as a historic pilgrim Bible predating the King James version.

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That leaf is guaranteed to be an original from a 1576 Geneva Bible printed in London by Christopher Barker. The first year Geneva Bibles were printed in England was 1576. That's amazing. Most people think it's the King James Bible. King James Bibles were brought over, but The Geneva Bible was actually the Bible of the Puritans.

KJV, Pew Bible, Large Print, Hardcover, Black, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version Cover

Thomas Nelson

KJV, Pew Bible, Large Print, Hardcover, Black, Red Letter, Comfort Print

Holy Bible, King James Version

The hosts contrasted the King James Bible with the earlier Geneva Bible, noting its later arrival in the colonies.

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Most people think it's the King James Bible. King James Bibles were brought over, but the Geneva Bible was actually the Bible of the Puritans.

— Episode: #279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most I...

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The hosts contrasted the King James Bible with the earlier Geneva Bible, noting its later arrival in the colonies.

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Most people think it's the King James Bible. King James Bibles were brought over, but the Geneva Bible was actually the Bible of the Puritans.

Alien Intrusion: UFOs and the evolution connection Cover

Gary Bates

Alien Intrusion

UFOs and the evolution connection

Father Ripperger said the book debunks UFO sightings and links alien abduction scenarios to demonic activity.

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There's actually a book too I don't know if you've heard about it. It's called Alien Intrusion by Gary Bates and in that book he first of all debunks a lot of the sightings that peopl...

— Episode: #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the...

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Episode: #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the Most Distu...

Father Ripperger said the book debunks UFO sightings and links alien abduction scenarios to demonic activity.

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There's actually a book too I don't know if you've heard about it. It's called Alien Intrusion by Gary Bates and in that book he first of all debunks a lot of the sightings that people have actually the footage and the things of that sort.

Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity Cover

Father Chad A. Ripperger

Deliverance Prayers

For Use by the Laity

He listed this work among several books he authored on exorcism and deliverance ministry.

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Author of books including Deliverance Prayers for Us by the Laity, Dominion, The Nature of Diabolic Warfare, and the Introduction to the Science of Mental Health.

— Episode: #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the...

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He listed this work among several books he authored on exorcism and deliverance ministry.

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Author of books including Deliverance Prayers for Us by the Laity, Dominion, The Nature of Diabolic Warfare, and the Introduction to the Science of Mental Health.

Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World Cover

Tom Holland

Dominion

How the Christian Revolution Remade the World

He mentioned this title as one of his published works on spiritual warfare.

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Author of books including Deliverance Prayers for Us by the Laity, Dominion, The Nature of Diabolic Warfare, and the Introduction to the Science of Mental Health.

— Episode: #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the...

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He mentioned this title as one of his published works on spiritual warfare.

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Author of books including Deliverance Prayers for Us by the Laity, Dominion, The Nature of Diabolic Warfare, and the Introduction to the Science of Mental Health.

Dominion: The Nature of Diabolic Warfare Cover

Fr. Fr. Chad A Ripperger

Dominion

The Nature of Diabolic Warfare

He cited this title as part of his series of books on demonic influence and exorcism.

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Author of books including Deliverance Prayers for Us by the Laity, Dominion, The Nature of Diabolic Warfare, and the Introduction to the Science of Mental Health.

— Episode: #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the...

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Episode: #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the Most Distu...

He cited this title as part of his series of books on demonic influence and exorcism.

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Author of books including Deliverance Prayers for Us by the Laity, Dominion, The Nature of Diabolic Warfare, and the Introduction to the Science of Mental Health.

Introduction to the Science of Mental Health Cover

Fr. Chad Ripperger Ph.D.

Introduction to the Science of Mental Health

He listed this work among his publications that bridge theology and psychology.

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Author of books including Deliverance Prayers for Us by the Laity, Dominion, The Nature of Diabolic Warfare, and the Introduction to the Science of Mental Health.

— Episode: #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the...

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He listed this work among his publications that bridge theology and psychology.

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Author of books including Deliverance Prayers for Us by the Laity, Dominion, The Nature of Diabolic Warfare, and the Introduction to the Science of Mental Health.

Dominion: The Nature of Diabolic Warfare Cover

Fr. Fr. Chad A Ripperger

Dominion

The Nature of Diabolic Warfare

Father Ripperger explained that this book is intended for clergy and not for the general public.

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In your book, Diabolic Influence, this isn't for the public. Why is it not for the public?

— Episode: #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the...

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Father Ripperger explained that this book is intended for clergy and not for the general public.

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In your book, Diabolic Influence, this isn't for the public. Why is it not for the public?

Twenty Two Faces: Inside the Extraordinary Life of Jenny Hill and Her Twenty-Two Multiple Personalities Cover

Judy Byington

Twenty Two Faces

Inside the Extraordinary Life of Jenny Hill and Her Twenty-Two Multiple Personalities

He mentioned this book as a case study of a woman who suffered from dissociative identity disorder and satanic ritual abuse.

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There's a book called 22 Faces. It's about a woman who has dissociative identity disorder and was a victim of satanic ritual abuse.

— Episode: #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the...

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He mentioned this book as a case study of a woman who suffered from dissociative identity disorder and satanic ritual abuse.

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There's a book called 22 Faces. It's about a woman who has dissociative identity disorder and was a victim of satanic ritual abuse.

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Barry "Butch" Wilmore

Stuck in Space

An Astronaut's Hope Through the Unexpected

He explained that the 286 unexpected days of his longduration mission were the subject of his new book, Stuck in Space, which recounts his experience and hope during that period.

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A total of 464 consecutive days spent in space. 286 of those days came unexpectedly and are the subject of your new book, Stuck in Space, An Astronaut's Hope Through the Unexpected.

— Episode: #287 Butch Wilmore - He Was Stranded in...

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Episode: #287 Butch Wilmore - He Was Stranded in Space for...

He explained that the 286 unexpected days of his longduration mission were the subject of his new book, Stuck in Space, which recounts his experience and hope during that period.

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A total of 464 consecutive days spent in space. 286 of those days came unexpectedly and are the subject of your new book, Stuck in Space, An Astronaut's Hope Through the Unexpected.

The Preparation: How To Become Competent, Confident, and Dangerous Cover

Doug Casey

The Preparation

How To Become Competent, Confident, and Dangerous

He mentioned that his book titled Preparation, Preparation, Preparation was written to encourage readers to be ready for life's challenges and to focus on what truly matters.

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I talk about the book, Preparation, Preparation, Preparation.

— Episode: #287 Butch Wilmore - He Was Stranded in...

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Episode: #287 Butch Wilmore - He Was Stranded in Space for...

He mentioned that his book titled Preparation, Preparation, Preparation was written to encourage readers to be ready for life's challenges and to focus on what truly matters.

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I talk about the book, Preparation, Preparation, Preparation.

I think there are two things about the book. I think encouraging. I hope it's encouraging in the now, dealing with life and The Preparation required that goes into that.

We Are The Bad Guys: How the U.S. Wages War, Controls Economies, and Calls it Freedom Cover

Michael T Lester

We Are The Bad Guys

How the U.S. Wages War, Controls Economies, and Calls it Freedom

The author presented his investigation of U.S. foreign policy, describing it as a controversial critique of American military intervention and economic influence.

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we had you on about a month ago, and you had just written the book, We Are The Bad Guys.

— Episode: #289 Michael Lester - Is the United Stat...

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The author presented his investigation of U.S. foreign policy, describing it as a controversial critique of American military intervention and economic influence.

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we had you on about a month ago, and you had just written the book, We Are The Bad Guys.

That investigation became your book, We Are The Bad Guys, How the U.S. Wages War Controls Economies and Calls It Freedom.

Guns Of August: The Drama of August 1914, a month of battle in which war was waged on a scale unsurpassed and whose results determined the shape of the world in which we live today [Illustrated] Cover

Barbara Tuchman

Guns Of August

The Drama of August 1914, a month of battle in which war was waged on a scale unsurpassed and whose results determined the shape of the world in which we live today [Illustrated]

The host referenced it while discussing the leadup to World War I and the cascade of alliances.

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the book called The Guns Of August

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The host referenced it while discussing the leadup to World War I and the cascade of alliances.

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the book called The Guns Of August

Dark Horse Cover

Tami Hoag

Dark Horse

He said the book was a love letter to the people who shaped his life and a call to action for others, written to explore masculinity and personal growth.

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Dark Horse is really a love letter. It's a love letter to the people who have shaped my life. I don't believe that I would have been in... So I said that I don't believe in the idea o...

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He said the book was a love letter to the people who shaped his life and a call to action for others, written to explore masculinity and personal growth.

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Dark Horse is really a love letter. It's a love letter to the people who have shaped my life. I don't believe that I would have been in... So I said that I don't believe in the idea of a selfmade man or a selfmade woman.

You got your new book... Dark Horse... How long did it take you to write that?

Dark Horse is a love letter to the people who have shaped my life and a call to action to other people.

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Starship Troopers

He mentioned it as one of his favorite sciencefiction books, noting its themes about citizenship and the relationship between voting rights and military service.

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One of my favorite books is Starship Troopers and inside the book, Starship Troopers, they talk about citizen versus civilian.

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He mentioned it as one of his favorite sciencefiction books, noting its themes about citizenship and the relationship between voting rights and military service.

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One of my favorite books is Starship Troopers and inside the book, Starship Troopers, they talk about citizen versus civilian.

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