Join Dale Adams and Ron on Ceasefire as they explore the profound question: "What is love?" on St. Valentine's Day. From the ancient Greeks' seven types of love (Eros, Philia, Storge, Agape, and more) to biblical definitions emphasizing sacrifice, this conversation dives deep into what it means to truly love. Discover the history of Valentine's Day, hear touching quotes from philosophers and authors, and learn about the five love languages. Whether it's romantic love, familial bonds, or the unconditional love of a dog, this episode reminds us that love—in all its forms—requires sacrifice, patience, and courage.

 

Timeline:

0:00 - Introduction & Happy Valentine's Day

1:35 - Bernie Radio love & different types of love

2:45 - The seven Greek definitions of love explained

4:25 - Eros: Passionate & romantic love

5:45 - Philia: Friendship & brotherly love

8:20 - Storge: Familial love & devotion

11:35 - Agape: Universal love & God's love

14:40 - Ludus & Pragma: Playful and practical love

17:30 - Philautia: Self-love discussion

20:00 - History of Valentine's Day & St. Valentine

27:58 - Commercial break

29:38 - Biblical definitions of love

36:30 - 1 Corinthians 13: Love is patient, love is kind

43:05 - John 3:16 & the sacrifice of love

52:45 - Quotes about love (Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Lao Tzu)

55:10 - Dogs & unconditional love

61:35 - Love for community, neighbors & customers

71:03 - Love as sacrifice: cleaning up vomit at 2 AM

78:35 - Puppy love, unrequited love & love languages

99:57 - The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

101:13 - Sternberg's triangular theory of love

113:03 - "Love each other as I have loved you"

123:31 - Forgiveness as a component of love

124:31 - "Let all that you do be done in love"

127:45 - Closing: Faith, hope, and love

Original Air Date: February 14th at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact:
ceasefireboerne@gmail.com 
https://www.theboernebookshop.com/

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Join Dale Adams and Ron on Ceasefire as they explore the profound question: "What is love?" on St. Valentine's Day. From the ancient Greeks' seven types of love (Eros, Philia, Storge, Agape, and more) to biblical definitions emphasizing sacrifice, this conversation dives deep into what it means to truly love. Discover the history of Valentine's Day, hear touching quotes from philosophers and authors, and learn about the five love languages. Whether it's romantic love, familial bonds, or the unconditional love of a dog, this episode reminds us that love&mdash;in all its forms&mdash;requires sacrifice, patience, and courage.
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Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction &amp; Happy Valentine's Day
1:35 - Bernie Radio love &amp; different types of love
2:45 - The seven Greek definitions of love explained
4:25 - Eros: Passionate &amp; romantic love
5:45 - Philia: Friendship &amp; brotherly love
8:20 - Storge: Familial love &amp; devotion
11:35 - Agape: Universal love &amp; God's love
14:40 - Ludus &amp; Pragma: Playful and practical love
17:30 - Philautia: Self-love discussion
20:00 - History of Valentine's Day &amp; St. Valentine
27:58 - Commercial break
29:38 - Biblical definitions of love
36:30 - 1 Corinthians 13: Love is patient, love is kind
43:05 - John 3:16 &amp; the sacrifice of love
52:45 - Quotes about love (Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Lao Tzu)
55:10 - Dogs &amp; unconditional love
61:35 - Love for community, neighbors &amp; customers
71:03 - Love as sacrifice: cleaning up vomit at 2 AM
78:35 - Puppy love, unrequited love &amp; love languages
99:57 - The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
101:13 - Sternberg's triangular theory of love
113:03 - "Love each other as I have loved you"
123:31 - Forgiveness as a component of love
124:31 - "Let all that you do be done in love"
127:45 - Closing: Faith, hope, and love
Original Air Date: February 14th at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact:
<ul>
<li><a href="mailto:ceasefireboerne@gmail.com">ceasefireboerne@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theboernebookshop.com/">https://www.theboernebookshop.com/</a></li>
</ul>
Facebook: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575</a>&nbsp;

Ceasefire with Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros

Creating better conversations between citizens and our government, and how you be can be involved in Boerne!

As heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 10:30AM.

Ceasefire with Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros
Creating better conversations between citizens and our government, and how you be can be involved in Boerne!
As heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 10:30AM.

Ceasefire with Dales Adams and Ron Cisneros

Ceasefire -What Is Love  2-14-2026

Join Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros as they discuss what makes an effective elected leader beyond just charisma and image. In this episode, they explore critical attributes like integrity, humility, communication skills, and self-awareness while examining why we often vote based on factors that don't predict good leadership.

Key topics covered:
Why integrity matters more than charisma (but charisma often wins)
The importance of humility in leadership
How image and authenticity intersect
Different leadership styles for different positions
Why we defend "our team" even when they lack these qualities

Perfect for voters preparing for local elections and anyone interested in what truly makes leaders effective versus what makes them popular.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & Disclaimer
0:53 Integrity vs. What We Actually Vote For
3:24 Charisma & The Obama/Romney Example
5:37 The Ability to Communicate
7:20 Humility in Leadership
9:46 Self-Awareness & Confidence
13:35 Break & Ads
14:26 Image vs. Substance
20:00 Authentic vs. Fake Image
21:00 Leadership Styles for Different Positions
24:21 Book Recommendations: Leaders Eat Last
26:23 Closing

Original Air Date: February 28th at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact:
ceasefireboerne@gmail.com 
https://www.theboernebookshop.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575 

Timeline with Key M

Join Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros as they discuss what makes an effective elected leader beyond just charisma and image. In this episode, they explore critical attributes like integrity, humility, communication skills, and self-awareness while examining why we often vote based on factors that don't predict good leadership.
Key topics covered:
<ul>
<li>Why integrity matters more than charisma (but charisma often wins)</li>
<li>The importance of humility in leadership</li>
<li>How image and authenticity intersect</li>
<li>Different leadership styles for different positions</li>
<li>Why we defend "our team" even when they lack these qualities</li>
</ul>
Perfect for voters preparing for local elections and anyone interested in what truly makes leaders effective versus what makes them popular.
Chapters:
<ul>
<li>0:00 Introduction &amp; Disclaimer</li>
<li>0:53 Integrity vs. What We Actually Vote For</li>
<li>3:24 Charisma &amp; The Obama/Romney Example</li>
<li>5:37 The Ability to Communicate</li>
<li>7:20 Humility in Leadership</li>
<li>9:46 Self-Awareness &amp; Confidence</li>
<li>13:35 Break &amp; Ads</li>
<li>14:26 Image vs. Substance</li>
<li>20:00 Authentic vs. Fake Image</li>
<li>21:00 Leadership Styles for Different Positions</li>
<li>24:21 Book Recommendations: Leaders Eat Last</li>
<li>26:23 Closing</li>
</ul>
Original Air Date: February 28th at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact:
<ul>
<li><a href="mailto:ceasefireboerne@gmail.com">ceasefireboerne@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theboernebookshop.com/">https://www.theboernebookshop.com/</a></li>
</ul>
Facebook: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575</a>&nbsp;
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Timeline with Key M

Ceasefire - Attributes Of An Effective Elected Official 2-28-2026

Join Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros from the Boerne Bookshop as they explore the challenging question: when should we let go of traditions, beliefs, and old ways of doing things?

In this thought-provoking episode, Dale and Ron discuss:

The difference between meaningful traditions and "that's how we've always done it"

How conservatives and liberals both struggle with letting go

The danger of mental laziness in decision-making

Personal examples from decluttering to community development

Why some traditions are worth keeping while others hold us back

From legal precedents to noon sirens, from sidewalks to Swedish "death cleaning," this conversation challenges listeners to examine what they're holding onto and why. Perfect for anyone interested in personal growth, community development, or just thinking more critically about the traditions that shape our lives.

Brought to you by the Boerne Bookshop

0:00 - Introduction: When Is It Time To Let Go?

0:37 - Conservatives, Liberals, and Tradition

1:58 - Historical Examples: Slavery and the Constitution

3:46 - "This Is How We Do It" - The Business Problem

4:10 - Legal Precedent and Mental Laziness

5:28 - Hidden Figures: Breaking Stereotypes

7:16 - Traditions vs. "How We've Always Done Things"

9:58 - Letting Go of Physical Stuff

11:03 - Swedish Death Cleaning (Döstadning)

13:00 - Common Phrases That Limit Us

14:55 - Mental Laziness vs. Fear of Change

15:35 - The Sidewalk Debate in Bernie

17:50 - "A Woman's Place" and Other Limiting Beliefs

19:32 - The Boerne Noon Siren Controversy

22:20 - What Makes a Community Unique?

24:11 - Inclusionary vs. Exclusionary Attitudes

26:00 - Book Recommendation: "Unstuff Your Life"

26:40 - Closing

Original Air Date: February 21st at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact:
ceasefireboerne@gmail.com 
https://www.theboernebookshop.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575 

 

Join Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros from the Boerne Bookshop as they explore the challenging question: when should we let go of traditions, beliefs, and old ways of doing things?
In this thought-provoking episode, Dale and Ron discuss:
The difference between meaningful traditions and "that's how we've always done it"
How conservatives and liberals both struggle with letting go
The danger of mental laziness in decision-making
Personal examples from decluttering to community development
Why some traditions are worth keeping while others hold us back
From legal precedents to noon sirens, from sidewalks to Swedish "death cleaning," this conversation challenges listeners to examine what they're holding onto and why. Perfect for anyone interested in personal growth, community development, or just thinking more critically about the traditions that shape our lives.
Brought to you by the Boerne Bookshop
0:00 - Introduction: When Is It Time To Let Go?
0:37 - Conservatives, Liberals, and Tradition
1:58 - Historical Examples: Slavery and the Constitution
3:46 - "This Is How We Do It" - The Business Problem
4:10 - Legal Precedent and Mental Laziness
5:28 - Hidden Figures: Breaking Stereotypes
7:16 - Traditions vs. "How We've Always Done Things"
9:58 - Letting Go of Physical Stuff
11:03 - Swedish Death Cleaning (D&ouml;stadning)
13:00 - Common Phrases That Limit Us
14:55 - Mental Laziness vs. Fear of Change
15:35 - The Sidewalk Debate in Bernie
17:50 - "A Woman's Place" and Other Limiting Beliefs
19:32 - The Boerne Noon Siren Controversy
22:20 - What Makes a Community Unique?
24:11 - Inclusionary vs. Exclusionary Attitudes
26:00 - Book Recommendation: "Unstuff Your Life"
26:40 - Closing
Original Air Date: February 21st at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact:
<ul>
<li><a href="mailto:ceasefireboerne@gmail.com">ceasefireboerne@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theboernebookshop.com/">https://www.theboernebookshop.com/</a></li>
</ul>
Facebook: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575</a>&nbsp;
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Ceasefire - When Is It Time To Let Go 2-21-26

Hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros discuss what truly defines American culture, challenging a Wall Street Journal article that claims the American "monoculture" is dying. They argue that American culture isn't defined by entertainment, celebrities, or shared media experiences, but by deeper values: the pursuit of freedom, self-determination, and constant striving for betterment and change.

The hosts explore how America's strength lies in absorbing and adapting diverse influences—from Italian pizza to Mexican food to hip-hop—rather than forcing assimilation into a single cultural mold. They celebrate the abundance of choice in modern America while critiquing those who lament the loss of centralized cultural control, arguing that diversity and unity both have their place in the American experience.

 

Timeline

0:00-0:30

Introduction and show opening

0:30-1:30

Topic introduction: Wall Street Journal article on American monoculture

1:30-3:30

Critique of entertainment-focused definition of culture

3:30-5:30

True American culture: freedom, self-determination, and pursuit of betterment

5:30-7:30

Cultural assimilation vs. absorption; Americanization of global foods

7:30-10:00

Analyzing the article's statistics (Gone with the Wind, MASH viewership)

10:00-11:13

Sports as cultural events; tribal vs. binding culture

11:13-12:00

Commercial break

12:00-14:00

Monoculture as desire for control and sameness

14:00-16:00

Cultural collaboration and adaptation (hip-hop, Run-DMC/Aerosmith)

16:00-18:00

Freedom of choice vs. freedom from choice; Devo song reference

18:00-20:00

Abundance of choice in modern media and music

20:00-22:00

Diversity vs. unity; finding balance between both

22:00-23:30

American grocery stores; book recommendation (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales)

23:30-23:42

Closing remarks

Original Air Date: February 8th at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact:
ceasefireboerne@gmail.com 
https://www.theboernebookshop.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575 

Hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros discuss what truly defines American culture, challenging a Wall Street Journal article that claims the American "monoculture" is dying. They argue that American culture isn't defined by entertainment, celebrities, or shared media experiences, but by deeper values: the pursuit of freedom, self-determination, and constant striving for betterment and change.
The hosts explore how America's strength lies in absorbing and adapting diverse influences&mdash;from Italian pizza to Mexican food to hip-hop&mdash;rather than forcing assimilation into a single cultural mold. They celebrate the abundance of choice in modern America while critiquing those who lament the loss of centralized cultural control, arguing that diversity and unity both have their place in the American experience.
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Timeline
0:00-0:30
Introduction and show opening
0:30-1:30
Topic introduction: Wall Street Journal article on American monoculture
1:30-3:30
Critique of entertainment-focused definition of culture
3:30-5:30
True American culture: freedom, self-determination, and pursuit of betterment
5:30-7:30
Cultural assimilation vs. absorption; Americanization of global foods
7:30-10:00
Analyzing the article's statistics (Gone with the Wind, MASH viewership)
10:00-11:13
Sports as cultural events; tribal vs. binding culture
11:13-12:00
Commercial break
12:00-14:00
Monoculture as desire for control and sameness
14:00-16:00
Cultural collaboration and adaptation (hip-hop, Run-DMC/Aerosmith)
16:00-18:00
Freedom of choice vs. freedom from choice; Devo song reference
18:00-20:00
Abundance of choice in modern media and music
20:00-22:00
Diversity vs. unity; finding balance between both
22:00-23:30
American grocery stores; book recommendation (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales)
23:30-23:42
Closing remarks
Original Air Date: February 8th at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact:
<ul>
<li><a href="mailto:ceasefireboerne@gmail.com">ceasefireboerne@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theboernebookshop.com/">https://www.theboernebookshop.com/</a></li>
</ul>
Facebook: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575</a>&nbsp;

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