Bill Bunkley opens this special Friday edition celebrating his and Mrs. Bunkley’s (Tony) 33rd wedding anniversary. He reflects on their journey through his 2018 AML leukemia diagnosis, open-heart surgery, and the blessing of becoming grandparents, while looking forward to dinner at historic Malio’s Steakhouse and Game 1 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees.

Breaking news covers two potential Iranian-inspired incidents: a suspected hijacking of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv and five individuals apprehended near a UK air base housing U.S. bombers. President Trump pledges to hit Iran “very hard” if links are confirmed, alongside new U.S. Treasury sanctions targeting Hamas financing networks.

Callers Ogie and Todd offer warm anniversary congratulations and discuss faith, leadership, and foreign policy.

Zachary Metler (Focus on the Family) encourages parents to engage children in spiritual conversations and share personal faith journeys.

Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) reviews the biblical epic Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, the Western Angel and the Bad Man (Angel Studios), highlights Christian themes in a Wile E. Coyote film, and discusses a Gen Z trend of rejecting modern tech for older devices.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & 33rd Wedding Anniversary Reflections
10:33 – Iran-Linked Incidents & Trump’s Response
16:30 – Caller Ogie on Faith, Family & Leadership
21:52 – Caller Todd on Prayer, Trump & Iran
01:06:18 – Zachary Metler (Focus on the Family) on Spiritual Conversations with Kids
01:06:47 – Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) Segment Begins
01:15:18 – Reviews: Daniel and the Fiery Furnace & Angel and the Bad Man
01:26:07 – Closing Anniversary Thoughts & Rays Playoff Preview

A heartfelt mix of personal milestones, national security updates, faith guidance, and family entertainment.

Hashtags:
#BillBunkleyShow #Anniversary #Iran #Trump #MovieGuide #TedBaehr #DanielAndTheFieryFurnace #FocusOnTheFamily #TampaBayRays #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFamily #Letstalkfaith

Bill Bunkley opens this special Friday edition celebrating his and Mrs. Bunkley&rsquo;s (Tony) 33rd wedding anniversary. He reflects on their journey through his 2018 AML leukemia diagnosis, open-heart surgery, and the blessing of becoming grandparents, while looking forward to dinner at historic Malio&rsquo;s Steakhouse and Game 1 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees.
Breaking news covers two potential Iranian-inspired incidents: a suspected hijacking of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv and five individuals apprehended near a UK air base housing U.S. bombers. President Trump pledges to hit Iran &ldquo;very hard&rdquo; if links are confirmed, alongside new U.S. Treasury sanctions targeting Hamas financing networks.
Callers Ogie and Todd offer warm anniversary congratulations and discuss faith, leadership, and foreign policy.
Zachary Metler (Focus on the Family) encourages parents to engage children in spiritual conversations and share personal faith journeys.
Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) reviews the biblical epic Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, the Western Angel and the Bad Man (Angel Studios), highlights Christian themes in a Wile E. Coyote film, and discusses a Gen Z trend of rejecting modern tech for older devices.
Timestamps:
<ul dir="auto">
<li>00:00 &ndash; Welcome &amp; 33rd Wedding Anniversary Reflections</li>
<li>10:33 &ndash; Iran-Linked Incidents &amp; Trump&rsquo;s Response</li>
<li>16:30 &ndash; Caller Ogie on Faith, Family &amp; Leadership</li>
<li>21:52 &ndash; Caller Todd on Prayer, Trump &amp; Iran</li>
<li>01:06:18 &ndash; Zachary Metler (Focus on the Family) on Spiritual Conversations with Kids</li>
<li>01:06:47 &ndash; Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) Segment Begins</li>
<li>01:15:18 &ndash; Reviews: Daniel and the Fiery Furnace &amp; Angel and the Bad Man</li>
<li>01:26:07 &ndash; Closing Anniversary Thoughts &amp; Rays Playoff Preview</li>
</ul>
A heartfelt mix of personal milestones, national security updates, faith guidance, and family entertainment.
Hashtags: #BillBunkleyShow #Anniversary #Iran #Trump #MovieGuide #TedBaehr #DanielAndTheFieryFurnace #FocusOnTheFamily #TampaBayRays #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFamily #Letstalkfaith

At the intersection of faith & life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.  Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particular conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.

Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.  He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state. 

At the intersection of faith &amp; life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.&nbsp; Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particular conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.
Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.&nbsp; He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state.&nbsp;

At the intersection of faith & life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.  Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particular conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.

The Bill Bunkley Show

At the intersection of faith & life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.  Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particularly conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.

Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.  He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state.

At the intersection of faith &amp; life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.&nbsp; Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particularly conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.
Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.&nbsp; He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state.

Bill Bunkley

33rd Anniversary Reflections, Iran Threat Response & Movie Guide Biblical Epics

On this Monday edition of The Bill Bunkley Show (broadcast live from Tampa on Let’s Talk Faith), host Bill Bunkley opens with personal updates from his daily radiation treatments at Moffitt Cancer Center before diving into a packed “Briefing.” He celebrates the Tampa Bay Rays’ dramatic 1-0 Game 1 playoff win over the New York Yankees before a true sellout crowd at Tropicana Field—praising the electric atmosphere that even impressed managers Kevin Cash and Aaron Boone—while previewing Game 2 with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on the mound and noting Aaron Judge’s absence. Local tragedy dominates next: a multi-vehicle crash involving a Polk County school bus in Winter Haven that killed a 10th-grade student and the driver of a silver Jeep, injured dozens of high-schoolers, and was described by Sheriff Grady Judd as the most horrific bus tragedy in decades. Bunkley then details the chilling near-catastrophe involving a FlyDubai Boeing 737 MAX 8, in which an Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to axe the captain and crash the jet into Ben Gurion Airport’s terminal as a terrorist weapon; Israeli passengers (including a plumber with IDF background) subdued him, prevented a dive that ripped off the rudder, and allowed a deadheading pilot to land the plane safely—Israel had scrambled fighters ready to shoot it down if necessary. Additional segments cover the U.S. Air Force’s decision to withdraw bombers from a UK base amid a suspected terrorist plot, emerging weather systems in the Gulf, spiritual reflections on end-times signs, spiritual warfare, and the need for believers (and non-believers) to dig into Scripture for truth and peace amid chaos. Bunkley closes with election guidance: advice against mailing ballots early, a promise of upcoming voter recommendations for multiple Central Florida counties, and an extended, thoughtful discussion of Florida’s controversial Amendment 3 (phasing out homestead property taxes), weighing senior relief and forced government efficiency against concerns from law enforcement leaders like Grady Judd about first-responder funding—leaning toward a “yes” vote while inviting caller perspectives. Callers Oki and T from Sarasota add passionate faith and pro-Amendment 3 commentary before the show wraps with a “Go Rays” send-off.


#BillBunkleyShow #TampaBayRays #RaysVsYankees #PolkCountyBusCrash #FlyDubaiIncident #BenGurionAirport #Amendment3 #FloridaPropertyTaxes #HomesteadExemption #FaithTalk #MoffittCancerCenter #GradyJudd #TropicanaField #GoRays #FloridaElection2026 #SpiritualWarfare #EndTimes #SchoolBusTragedy #USAFBombers #LetsTalkFaith

On this Monday edition of The Bill Bunkley Show (broadcast live from Tampa on Let&rsquo;s Talk Faith), host Bill Bunkley opens with personal updates from his daily radiation treatments at Moffitt Cancer Center before diving into a packed &ldquo;Briefing.&rdquo; He celebrates the Tampa Bay Rays&rsquo; dramatic 1-0 Game 1 playoff win over the New York Yankees before a true sellout crowd at Tropicana Field&mdash;praising the electric atmosphere that even impressed managers Kevin Cash and Aaron Boone&mdash;while previewing Game 2 with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on the mound and noting Aaron Judge&rsquo;s absence. Local tragedy dominates next: a multi-vehicle crash involving a Polk County school bus in Winter Haven that killed a 10th-grade student and the driver of a silver Jeep, injured dozens of high-schoolers, and was described by Sheriff Grady Judd as the most horrific bus tragedy in decades. Bunkley then details the chilling near-catastrophe involving a FlyDubai Boeing 737 MAX 8, in which an Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to axe the captain and crash the jet into Ben Gurion Airport&rsquo;s terminal as a terrorist weapon; Israeli passengers (including a plumber with IDF background) subdued him, prevented a dive that ripped off the rudder, and allowed a deadheading pilot to land the plane safely&mdash;Israel had scrambled fighters ready to shoot it down if necessary. Additional segments cover the U.S. Air Force&rsquo;s decision to withdraw bombers from a UK base amid a suspected terrorist plot, emerging weather systems in the Gulf, spiritual reflections on end-times signs, spiritual warfare, and the need for believers (and non-believers) to dig into Scripture for truth and peace amid chaos. Bunkley closes with election guidance: advice against mailing ballots early, a promise of upcoming voter recommendations for multiple Central Florida counties, and an extended, thoughtful discussion of Florida&rsquo;s controversial Amendment 3 (phasing out homestead property taxes), weighing senior relief and forced government efficiency against concerns from law enforcement leaders like Grady Judd about first-responder funding&mdash;leaning toward a &ldquo;yes&rdquo; vote while inviting caller perspectives. Callers Oki and T from Sarasota add passionate faith and pro-Amendment 3 commentary before the show wraps with a &ldquo;Go Rays&rdquo; send-off.
 #BillBunkleyShow #TampaBayRays #RaysVsYankees #PolkCountyBusCrash #FlyDubaiIncident #BenGurionAirport #Amendment3 #FloridaPropertyTaxes #HomesteadExemption #FaithTalk #MoffittCancerCenter #GradyJudd #TropicanaField #GoRays #FloridaElection2026 #SpiritualWarfare #EndTimes #SchoolBusTragedy #USAFBombers #LetsTalkFaith

Rays Stun Yankees in Sold-Out Trop, Polk County School Bus Tragedy, Foiled FlyDubai Terror Plot Targeting Israel, Bombers Pulled from UK Base & Amendment 3 Property Tax Debate

On this first day of October 2026, Bill Bunkley opens The Briefing live from Tampa with the inspiring dedication of MercyMed of Tampa, a brand-new free medical clinic in the underserved Sulphur Springs neighborhood. Serving as master of ceremonies, Bill shares the vision of Pastor Ken Witten (Idlewild Baptist Church emeritus), the history of the area—from indigenous healing springs and early 20th-century tourist destination with America’s first indoor arcade “mall,” to the landmark 1927 water tower—and how the clinic continues that legacy of healing for residents without insurance. He then sits down with Dr. Ron Hunter Jr., author of the new book Backward Discipleship, to confront the sobering reality that roughly two-thirds of church-raised kids walk away from their faith by young adulthood. They discuss shifting from short-term youth programs to intentional, long-term family discipleship rooted in Deuteronomy 6, practical tools like the “tennis ball” conversation method and “mad-glad-sad” check-ins, and the five key characteristics that help the one-third stay faithful. The show rounds out with political and current-events coverage: Vice President J.D. Vance’s midterm rally at Lakeland Linder International Airport, President Trump’s stop at the Peterbilt plant in Denton, Texas, growing concerns over possible Iranian links to the RAF Fairford airbase arrests and the Flydubai cockpit incident, and the successful SpaceX Crew-13 launch to the International Space Station aboard the Dragon spacecraft Grace.


#BillBunkleyShow #TheBriefing #MercyMedTampa #SulphurSprings #IdlewildBaptist #BackwardDiscipleship #RonHunterJr #D6FamilyMinistry #FaithTalk #SalemRadio #JDVance #AshleyMoody #ByronDonalds #Midterms2026 #SpaceX #Crew13 #TampaFL #ConservativeTalk #ChristianRadio

On this first day of October 2026, Bill Bunkley opens The Briefing live from Tampa with the inspiring dedication of MercyMed of Tampa, a brand-new free medical clinic in the underserved Sulphur Springs neighborhood. Serving as master of ceremonies, Bill shares the vision of Pastor Ken Witten (Idlewild Baptist Church emeritus), the history of the area&mdash;from indigenous healing springs and early 20th-century tourist destination with America&rsquo;s first indoor arcade &ldquo;mall,&rdquo; to the landmark 1927 water tower&mdash;and how the clinic continues that legacy of healing for residents without insurance. He then sits down with Dr. Ron Hunter Jr., author of the new book Backward Discipleship, to confront the sobering reality that roughly two-thirds of church-raised kids walk away from their faith by young adulthood. They discuss shifting from short-term youth programs to intentional, long-term family discipleship rooted in Deuteronomy 6, practical tools like the &ldquo;tennis ball&rdquo; conversation method and &ldquo;mad-glad-sad&rdquo; check-ins, and the five key characteristics that help the one-third stay faithful. The show rounds out with political and current-events coverage: Vice President J.D. Vance&rsquo;s midterm rally at Lakeland Linder International Airport, President Trump&rsquo;s stop at the Peterbilt plant in Denton, Texas, growing concerns over possible Iranian links to the RAF Fairford airbase arrests and the Flydubai cockpit incident, and the successful SpaceX Crew-13 launch to the International Space Station aboard the Dragon spacecraft Grace.
 #BillBunkleyShow #TheBriefing #MercyMedTampa #SulphurSprings #IdlewildBaptist #BackwardDiscipleship #RonHunterJr #D6FamilyMinistry #FaithTalk #SalemRadio #JDVance #AshleyMoody #ByronDonalds #Midterms2026 #SpaceX #Crew13 #TampaFL #ConservativeTalk #ChristianRadio

MercyMed Free Clinic Opens in Sulphur Springs + Backward Discipleship with Dr. Ron Hunter Jr

On the final day of September 2026, Bill Bunkley’s Briefing delivered urgent breaking news of a terrifying mid-air drama that nearly ended in catastrophe. FlyDubai Flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 carrying roughly 160–180 passengers (mostly Israelis) from Dubai to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, was over Jordanian airspace when the co-pilot (reported as an Omani national) launched a violent attack on the captain (an Indian national, Captain Samit Machchhar / similar spelling variants). The co-pilot stabbed the pilot multiple times in an apparent attempt to seize control and crash the aircraft—transponder codes briefly switched to 7700 (general emergency) and 7500 (hijacking/unlawful interference). The plane plunged nearly 17,400 feet in under two minutes, generating such extreme G-forces that the tail rudder was reportedly ripped off. In a moment of extraordinary heroism, the severely wounded captain managed to unlock the cockpit door; Israeli passengers and an off-duty airline crew then stormed the flight deck bare-handed, subdued the attacker, and regained control. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia (near the Israeli border). All passengers ultimately reached Israel safely after replacement aircraft were arranged; the captain was hospitalized in stable condition. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz labeled it an attempted jihadist terrorist attack, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the stabbed pilot as a “true hero.” U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and others echoed the relief and admiration for the passengers’ actions—evoking the spirit of Flight 93. FlyDubai suspended Israel routes pending investigation. The show also covered a Florida mother arrested for leaving four young children (including a 2-month-old) home alone while she took a three-day Bahamas cruise, California’s new recognition of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays amid criticism of unequal treatment of other faiths, a UK counter-terror arrest near RAF Fairford, and a practical Medicare open-enrollment segment with Fernando Suspedes of Family Focus Insurance Solutions.


#FlyDubaiFZ1073 #TerrorInTheSkies #CockpitHeroes #AvertedDisaster #BillBunkleyShow #Israel #MiddleEastNews #AviationEmergency #PassengerHeroes #StableCondition #BreakingNews #FaithTalkTampa

On the final day of September 2026, Bill Bunkley&rsquo;s Briefing delivered urgent breaking news of a terrifying mid-air drama that nearly ended in catastrophe. FlyDubai Flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 carrying roughly 160&ndash;180 passengers (mostly Israelis) from Dubai to Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Ben Gurion Airport, was over Jordanian airspace when the co-pilot (reported as an Omani national) launched a violent attack on the captain (an Indian national, Captain Samit Machchhar / similar spelling variants). The co-pilot stabbed the pilot multiple times in an apparent attempt to seize control and crash the aircraft&mdash;transponder codes briefly switched to 7700 (general emergency) and 7500 (hijacking/unlawful interference). The plane plunged nearly 17,400 feet in under two minutes, generating such extreme G-forces that the tail rudder was reportedly ripped off. In a moment of extraordinary heroism, the severely wounded captain managed to unlock the cockpit door; Israeli passengers and an off-duty airline crew then stormed the flight deck bare-handed, subdued the attacker, and regained control. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia (near the Israeli border). All passengers ultimately reached Israel safely after replacement aircraft were arranged; the captain was hospitalized in stable condition. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz labeled it an attempted jihadist terrorist attack, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the stabbed pilot as a &ldquo;true hero.&rdquo; U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and others echoed the relief and admiration for the passengers&rsquo; actions&mdash;evoking the spirit of Flight 93. FlyDubai suspended Israel routes pending investigation. The show also covered a Florida mother arrested for leaving four young children (including a 2-month-old) home alone while she took a three-day Bahamas cruise, California&rsquo;s new recognition of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays amid criticism of unequal treatment of other faiths, a UK counter-terror arrest near RAF Fairford, and a practical Medicare open-enrollment segment with Fernando Suspedes of Family Focus Insurance Solutions.
 #FlyDubaiFZ1073 #TerrorInTheSkies #CockpitHeroes #AvertedDisaster #BillBunkleyShow #Israel #MiddleEastNews #AviationEmergency #PassengerHeroes #StableCondition #BreakingNews #FaithTalkTampa

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