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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 17 MIN

⁠"What makes a good President," "An Ordinary Man," Jim Wining⁠,.

from "An Ordinary Man" With Bishop Jim Wining · host Bishop Jim Wining

"What makes a good President," "An Ordinary Man," Jim Wining,.Jim Wining explores four core characteristics he believes are essential for a successful U.S. President. These qualities are illustrated through historical figures from the last 125 years and are grounded in what he calls a "Christian thread" of service, love, and peace.Leadership (Theodore Roosevelt): Wining identifies Theodore Roosevelt as the embodiment of leadership. He highlights Roosevelt's independent decision to send the U.S. Navy around the world to assert American power, even when faced with financial opposition from his own party.Unity (Adlai Stevenson II): Adlai Stevenson II is presented as a figure of poise, dignity, and unity. Wining specifically references Stevenson's famous 1960s UN speech during the Cuban Missile Crisis as a defining moment that helped unify the American people.Inspiration/Hope (John F. Kennedy): John F. Kennedy is credited with the essential ability to motivate citizens and provide hope for a better future, even in difficult circumstances.Compromise (Hubert Humphrey): Hubert Humphrey is cited for his mastery of compromise and his ability to find middle ground. Wining notes that this skill was instrumental in passing significant legislation, such as civil rights laws.Wining emphasizes that these four secular traits must be driven by a "servant’s heart". He argues that a truly effective president must:Prioritize serving the country over being served.Believe in and actively seek peace.Operate with a "Christian thread" characterized by love and peacefulness.The video concludes by posing a question to the audience: whether Donald Trump meets these four standards while maintaining a peaceful and loving Christian heart.The Four Core CharacteristicsThe Spiritual Foundation

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