Prosperity 101 Podcast hosted by Linda J Hansen artwork

Prosperity 101 Podcast hosted by Linda J Hansen

308 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings

As a business owner, do you ever wish your employees understood the economic challenges you face as a job provider? Do you see them pulled towards public policies that will negatively impact your business and their jobs? Through interviews with nationally known thought leaders, policy experts, and small business owners across the country, listeners are encouraged, empowered, and equipped to educate employees on the economic realities of job creation and the benefits and responsibilities of living in a free society. This can lead to increased employee loyalty, engagement, and retention, and to an increase in civic awareness. The podcast series is created and hosted by Linda J. Hansen, an experienced political and business strategist, consultant, coach, author, and speaker. Connecting Boardroom to Breakroom™ and Policy to Paychecks™, the podcast and all Prosperity 101™ materials are designed for business leaders who care about prosperity for their employees, their business, and our country. You will learn something new from each exciting guest and you will be motivated to speak up for the principles that make our nation prosperous. Subscribe today!

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Episodes

Outlast The Unraveling - Christ Over Career – with Cameron & BJ Arnett – [Ep. 212]

April 26, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

We may think Hollywood is all glitz and glamor, but for many people it is their workplace. How can we live out our relationship with Christ at work, whether we are on a factory floor, or a studio set starring in a Hollywood movie? What happens if an actor chooses Christ over career and decides to walk the talk regarding faith? It’s not easy, but you will be encouraged and intrigued as you listen to Linda’s guests, Cameron & BJ Arnett, share their stories of choosing Christ over career and en...

Unite To Promote Policies of Freedom – with Raynard Jackson – [Ep. 211]

April 19, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

United we stand, divided we fall. This is true in families, corporations, and countries. When it comes to winning the current culture war, we must unite around foundational principles that made our nation great. We must not let enemies of freedom divide us, break down our resistance, or weaken our energy to stand firm. America is not as divided as many in media and power would like us to believe, and we must unite to promote policies of freedom and dispel exaggerated accounts of division. Li...

Farms First! No Farms – No Food – with Stephanie Nash – [Ep. 210]

April 10, 2024 19:54 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

No Farms – No Food. While many people are unaware, there is an assault on family farms, locally owned farms, and our food supply, in general. You may have seen countless horrific reports of fires or other tragedies occurring at food processing facilities or large farms or ranches. Why is this happening? How can we prevent such tragedies and protect our food supply? Linda’s guest in this episode is talented singer, songwriter, and well-known agriculture advocate, Stephanie Nash. Stephanie’s m...

Responding To First Responders – Good For Business - Good For Families – with Jeremy Wade – [Ep. 209]

April 03, 2024 17:48 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

When we call 911 in an emergency, we expect someone to answer our call, to send help immediately, and for emergency personnel to arrive ready and able to deliver assistance in a professional manner. First responders, police officers, firefighters, and military personnel willingly put their lives on the line for us every day, yet they are often taken for granted or abused. The danger and stress can take a toll on their mental and physical health, and they may experience depression, addiction,...

Speaking Truth In The Briefing Room Of Power – with Simon Ateba – [Ep. 208]

March 28, 2024 12:32 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

We live in tumultuous times. Lies abound and speakers of truth are often silenced. Linda’s guest in this episode has a unique cancellation in his resume, brought on by speaking truth in the Briefing Room of Power – the White House Briefing Room. Simon Ateba is the Chief White House Correspondent for Today News Africa in Washington, D.C., and Tucker Carlson has referred to him as the finest and most famous reporter in all Africa. He is also well respected in America for his relevant reporting...

Business Talks and Results Speak – Navigating Challenging Times - with David Mitchell – [Ep. 207]

March 20, 2024 10:58 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Many business owners are frustrated with government involvement, intrusion, and heavy-handed oversight on their business. While facing regulation without representation, egregious tax codes, and soaring inflation, they just want to grow their businesses without economic straight-jackets. They want government to get out of the way. Linda’s guest, David Mitchell, is a business owner who shares what it’s like in the trenches of running a business while trying to navigate to success in these cha...

Ranked Choice Voting – Rigged, Ranked, Wretched! – with Mike Vallante – [Ep. 206]

March 07, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

If our goal is to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat, then we need to be well informed about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and other election integrity issues that can jeopardize the impact of our vote. RCV has many names, including Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) and Final Five, but no matter the name, the system of voting is a danger to the integrity of our elections and to the ability of citizens to clearly choose their elected officials. RCV is overly complicated and not very popular among ...

Live Like Free People – with Dr. Michael Farris – [Ep. 205]

March 01, 2024 16:03 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

It is no secret that our rights as American citizens are under attack, yet our system of government was specifically designed to protect our rights and allow us to live as free people. Several recent court decisions have helped to secure our rights in many areas, and there are more cases on the horizon that will impact our freedom, as well. In this episode, Linda interviews renowned constitutional expert, Dr. Michael Farris, former President & CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, and current G...

Crossing Currents Of Cancellations – Defending Free Speech In Publishing – with Claton Butcher – [Ep. 204]

February 20, 2024 19:12 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Have you ever been censored? Even if you may not have experienced personal censorship, it is likely you know of someone who has been silenced on social media or possibly may have had their entire profile removed with no warning. You may know of others who have had movies, books, or songs censored. This has rarely happened to creators of extremely violent or sexually graphic content, but it has happened often to those posting Christian or conservative content. How does this affect the livelih...

Employers – Let Me Hear From You! - [Ep. 203]

February 09, 2024 00:24 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

In this episode, Linda invites listeners to share their experiences in educating employees about policy issues affecting the success of the company and employee job security. She emphasizes her belief that employers are uniquely qualified to educate employees on such matters because legislation, regulation, and taxation have huge impacts on business. Business drives the economy, funds government, and feeds families. If more people understood this, they would vote for policies – and people – ...

Freedom Lost Anywhere Is Freedom Lost Everywhere – The Truth About Nigeria – with Douglas Burton - [Ep.202]

January 31, 2024 10:29 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Freedom is a fragile thing. If not protected, it can be easily lost for generations, bringing poverty, heartbreak, and despair. In many cases, it also brings death. If freedom is preserved, it can bring, hope, health, prosperity, human flourishing, and life. While it may seem like it does not affect us, freedom lost anywhere (like in Nigeria) affects freedom everywhere. The religious persecution of Christians in Nigeria is a tragedy occurring in real-time every day. What does this mean to y...

Celebrating 200 Episodes! – with Linda J. Hansen – [Ep. 201]

January 26, 2024 05:20 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode, Linda celebrates the milestone of releasing over 200 episodes, and shares with listeners the story of how Prosperity 101® began and the purpose for which the podcast and her other resources were created. Take a journey with Linda as she chronicles recently discussed topics, highlights issues that have been explored in past episodes, and knits it all together with a clear explanation of the overall purpose of her work. This episode will challenge and inspire you as you think ...

Up Is Up, Down Is Down - Promoting Common-Sense Policies That Actually Work – with Jonathan Williams – [Ep. 200]

January 19, 2024 14:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

In our ever-changing world, some things always remain the same. Up is up, down is down, the force of gravity is real, and no matter what current math programs may say, 2+2 still equals 4. The same is true regarding public policy. Many principles and policies are timeless in relevance and application to our lives. We can see this clearly when we take an objective look at history, and if we are wise, we will learn from successes and failures of various policies enacted at local, state, and nat...

Turning The Page To A New Year – Points To Consider – with Brett Galaszewski – [Ep. 199]

January 10, 2024 16:01 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

The new year of 2024 is destined to be a year full of challenges for our country and for all freedom loving citizens. Whether you are an employer, employee, student, or parent, the changes happening in America affect you every single day. Partisan labels don’t tell the whole truth about a person’s worldview or beliefs and the uniparty reigns. People who simply want the Constitution protected, free and fair elections, life to be valued, borders to be enforced, and for the government not to sp...

From Victim To Advocate – Fighting Human Trafficking – with Andi Buerger – Ep. 198

January 04, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Human trafficking is a tragedy that affects us all. When human life is devalued, our society suffers, and individuals are impacted for life from effects of the abuse. This often leads to generational patterns of abuse, addiction, crime, and mental health issues. The enormous, negative toll on individuals, families, businesses, and communities cannot be over-estimated. Linda’s guest, Andi Buerger, was trafficked for seventeen years and has emerged to not only survive, but to bring hope and he...

Profit – Purpose – Policy – The Business Balance – with Krystal Parker – [Ep. 197]

December 20, 2023 13:14 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

It is impossible to have a growing business without profits. All business owners seek profits, but as Christian business leaders, we seek to align our work with our purpose (or calling), and to do so we need to understand policies that will allow the freedom necessary to expand for increased impact and success. In this episode, Linda interviews Krystal Parker, President of the US Christian Chamber of Commerce. Whatever your business or industry, or whether you are an employer, employee, or s...

We Lost Count But The Lost Still Count – The Border Crisis – with Craig Huey – [Ep. 196]

December 18, 2023 14:33 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

An open border brings chaos. It is a national security risk and an ever-growing threat to the health and safety of millions. It is an economic disaster as it strains the nation’s resources and puts undue burdens on taxpayers and state and local governments. Millions of people have entered the border illegally since the current administration opened the border in early 2021. While many illegals are innocent pawns in a bigger game, many are here with ill intent. Skyrocketing crime, sex and dru...

Your Freedom At Risk – WHO Grabs Power – with Reggie Littlejohn – [Ep. 195]

December 12, 2023 12:52 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

We all have seen movies or read books in which evil masterminds plot world control and dominance. They describe a horrible, frightening world devoid of individual freedom. While often fictional, the stories have been quite prophetic. We are in a war right now for the heart and soul of our nation and for the freedom and liberty of citizens worldwide. Linda welcomes her guest, Reggie Littlejohn, to discuss life in a Digital Gulag – wit Digital IDs, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and Soci...

Hypocrisy Abounds – Energy Policy And The Elites – with Tom Pyle – [Ep. 194]

December 04, 2023 09:39 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Politicians and bureaucrats are often known for hypocrisy, but it is especially rampant among those who oversee energy policy, especially in the United States. Citizen energy use is often curtailed and highly regulated, while elite decision makers disregard nearly every mandate they put on the masses. Gas stoves, thermostats, and vehicles are common targets of their agenda, but housing, food, and clothing choices are not beyond the reach of Big Government and hypocritical elites who want to...

Flourishing In The Freedom Economy – with Andrew Crapuchettes – [Ep. 193]

November 29, 2023 04:45 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Successful businesses are the lifeblood of a healthy economy. Businesses pay taxes, create jobs, and provide incomes for millions of Americans who also pay taxes. The government has nothing unless taxes are paid, and taxes are only generated through a profitable business. Many current government policies are undermining business (and personal) prosperity by mandating programs that have little to do with higher profit margins, but are focused on promoting political ideologies that do not ali...

Entering The Ring – Fighting For Business, Family, And Freedom – with Sam Hughes – {Ep. 192]

November 22, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Have you ever thought about being in the arena – the arena of government and public policy? Have you considered entering the ring to fight for the freedoms you cherish? As citizens, we are all responsible to protect and promote liberty. How can we best do that? We may not all run for office or write best-selling books, but we all can offer our time, talents, and treasures to ensure freedom will be protected for everyone. If you have ever wondered if you have skills or abilities that could be...

The Hands That Rock The Cradles Impact Business And Politics – with Amber Infusino – [Ep. 191]

November 13, 2023 22:49 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

You’ve heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. In a way, it is true. Mothers – and fathers – have a great impact on our nation as they teach and train their children. All great leaders were once children, and the impact of parents in a child’s life is immeasurable. Our young people suffer when they are allowed to be grown up children instead of adults, and our culture suffers when parents do not take on the responsibilities of preparing children for adulthood and b...

Immigration or Invasion? – The Covert War – with Todd Bensman – [Ep. 190]

November 03, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

What if your home was invaded by a crowd of strangers who ate all your food, took all your money, committed violent crimes against your family, and called you racist or phobic if you asked them to leave? That is exactly what is happening on a larger scale in our nation today. Current immigration policies are not enforcing a secure border, they are creating a pathway for illegal immigrants to flood our nation with numbers that signal an invasion. Our taxpayer dollars pay for food, transportat...

Main Street vs. K Street

October 30, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Are you frustrated with our federal government and the decisions that have led to our nation being in massive debt, on the brink of World War III, and in societal upheaval and a culture war? Are you angered when you see good people punished for speaking their minds or peacefully protesting, while others are not even prosecuted for crimes such as rioting, looting, drug dealing, and child sex trafficking? Are you fed up with sending your tax dollars to defend borders in countries across the wo...

Saving Lives, Saving Jobs, Saving America – with Arthur Lih – [Ep. 188]

October 18, 2023 14:48 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

Have you ever had to make a hard decision? One that would be very difficult, but had the potential to be life-changing, or even life-saving? Linda’s guest, Arthur Lih, Founder and CEO of LifeVac, was faced with such a choice and thankfully he made the sacrificial choice to start LifeVac after witnessing a tragic and preventable loss of life. Listen as they discuss his passion for saving lives, saving jobs, and saving America by intentionally manufacturing his products in the USA. You will be...

Justice vs. Justice – [Ep. 187]

October 04, 2023 03:43 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

When we hear the word justice, we often think of the words fair, honest, impartial, legal, appropriate, equal, or righteous. Our Constitution guarantees justice to our citizens, but is justice truly being administered in our legal system today? Many would say it is not, as they have dealt with oppression and unwarranted or unfair arrests and prosecutions for legally gathering in support of issues they feel are important. While some groups and people were condoned and even supported as they b...

Legalities Of Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness – with Susan Swift – [Ep. 186]

September 28, 2023 07:16 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Our ability to pursue our God-given rights has often been hampered by government over-reach and over-zealous activists. Life, free speech, and other basic rights are protected in our Constitution, but are they truly being protected today? If not, how does that affect you, your family, or your business? Linda’s guest, Susan Swift, is a lawyer, author, and activist with a long career in politics and law. In this episode, they discuss issues from a v...

Unapologetically Favoring Freedom, Life, And Justice For All – with Kevin McGary – [Ep. 185]

September 14, 2023 17:04 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

You’ve heard all the terms: DEI, CRT, ESG. How do those principles and programs affect you? Linda’s guest in this episode, Kevin McGary, is an author and speaker, focusing on social and cultural issues, especially related to the Black community. He is Chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California and is Founder of Every Black Life Matters, an organization designed to counteract emerging violence and systemic poverty in under-served, mostly Black communities. His fresh voice in ...

Truth Transforms - Against All Odds - Courage In The Workplace Leads To Positive Results – with Mark & Ginger Whitacre – [Ep.184]

September 05, 2023 13:55 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Have you wondered what you would do if asked to commit a crime in your workplace? Could you be a whistleblower? The choice is not always easy, and fear may prevent acting with integrity. Linda’s guests, Mark & Ginger Whitacre, chose truth and integrity over money and power, which led to Mark becoming an FBI informant who wore a wire for over three years to expose fraud and corruption in one of America’s largest corporations. As a result, they faced hurdles and hard times, but their courage t...

It’s Not A Game - Monopoly Money & Our Economic Future – with E. J. Antoni – [Ep. 183]

August 29, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

One does not need to be an economist to understand our economy is in free fall. Rising debt, inflation, and interest rates are causing multi-generational problems for American citizens. The economy was booming in 2019, with historic gains across the board, and a strong comeback was in process in 2020. What happened to the comeback? What is happening now and what can we expect for the future? Mainstream media pundits tell us the economy is doing well. Is it? How do we know what’s true? Number...

Flipping the HR Script - Leading With Truth – with Mark Griffin – [Ep. 182]

August 23, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

The workplace. Employers. Employees. What is the culture of your workplace? Woke? Or awake? What is the difference? Terms like DEI, ESG, and CRT have been in the news, but what do they mean to you – and what is an appropriate response for a faith-based workplace leader? Mark Griffin, Linda’s guest in this episode, has served in the United States Air Force, on Capitol Hill, and in many Fortune 500 companies – especially in the area of Human Resources. He understands the positive and negativ...

Transforming The Workplace = Transforming Lives - Servant Leadership & Marketplace Ministry -with Mark Whitacre – [Ep. 181]

August 16, 2023 10:55 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

How does workplace culture affect business profitability and the job performance and well-being of employees and their families? Toxic workplaces have far-reaching consequences, often producing negative cultures, unhappy employees, high-turnover rates, and added costs. Transforming the workplace can transform individuals, as selfish leadership develops into servant leadership and people flourish as valued team members with well-rounded lives. How can this be accomplished? In this episode, Li...

New Generation Leadership - Inspiring, Educating, Activating – with Brett Galaszewski – [Ep. 180]

August 11, 2023 05:34 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Are you concerned about the future for America? As you watch our nation in turmoil, do you wonder if there is still hope for freedom? Do you ask yourself what you could do as an employer, employee, or student to help preserve liberty? Be energized as you listen to Linda interview Brett Galaszewski, Midwest Regional Manager for Turning Point Action. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of reaching young people with the freedom message, and they offer recommended resources to help edu...

Higher Education Innovation – A Synergistic Approach – with Richard Barnhouse – [Ep. 179]

July 30, 2023 17:59 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Higher education costs have skyrocketed and many people wonder if the value matches the expense. That question has become more relevant as people who have never gone to college – or those who have gone and paid back their debt – are being asked to pay off loans for those who still have debt, and as many institutions focus less on academics than on social activism. Is there a better way? Do students truly need a traditional degree? Richard Barnhouse, President of Waukesha County Technical Col...

Public Square – Where “We The People” Go Public – with Christina Werner – [Ep. 178]

July 26, 2023 07:09 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

For too long, Americans have been unwittingly subsidizing the very values that are destroying our freedom, but people are waking up to create a rising, and much needed, parallel economy – one that does not cancel people due to religious or political beliefs, and one that does not force people to support causes in which they do not believe. How can “We The People” use our resources to help our country and protect our freedom?  Each of us can make a difference as we join together to preserve o...

Polls vs. Polls – Discerning Polling Methods and Results – with Mark Mitchell – [Ep. 177]

July 17, 2023 02:09 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Polls, polls, and more polls. It seems we can hardly turn on a news report without hearing some sort of poll results about any number of issues or people. This is true in non-election years, but it is even more apparent in election seasons. When properly researched and conducted, polls can provide incredible insight into the minds of citizens, which is helpful for everyone who cares about the future of our country. With so many polling firms, questions, and tactics, how can we – as average c...

Affirming Equality – with Raynard Jackson – [Ep. 176]

July 12, 2023 03:12 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Recent Supreme Court cases have had an impact on Affirmative Action laws, especially as they relate to colleges and universities. Raynard Jackson, Founder of Black Americans for a Better Future, spoke with Linda regarding the history of such laws and the evolution of their application over several decades. What do the new court rulings mean for you or for your business? How can you address these issues in the workplace? Listen to learn how you can affirm equality, fairness, and respect for a...

Time, Energy, Resources – Freedom’s Tools – with J.R. Penry – [Ep. 175]

June 29, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

We all have limited amounts of time, energy, and resources. How can we use what we have to protect our freedom? How can we sift through the noise and narratives to find truth to guide us as we decide how to engage as citizens? What can the average person do to make an impact and educate others on issues that matter? As our nation declines, it is more important than ever for us to remember that We The People have the right and authority to voice our opinions and hold our government accountabl...

Kingdom Business – A Higher Purpose – with Krystal Parker – [Ep. 174]

June 22, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Why do you do what you do? What motivates you? What is your purpose? What reward do you seek? We all must ask ourselves those questions. What drives us to press on through difficulties, endure through hard seasons, or seek a higher purpose in our work? Linda and her guest, Krystal Parker, President of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce, share a lively and very personal conversation about faith, purpose, and seeking eternal rewards as they serve Christ in business. Kingdom business can gl...

What Is Your Employment Brand? – Promoting Freedom In The Workplace – with Andrew Crapuchettes – [Ep. 173]

June 13, 2023 11:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

What is your employment brand? As an employer, employee, or solo entrepreneur, you have a brand – whether you realize it or not. Does your brand promote your values? In the age of woke-ism, innovative individuals are rising up to create a parallel economy that is emerging to serve needs of patriotic Americans who simply want to conduct business while living according to their personal values. Linda’s guest, Andrew Crapuchettes, is one of those innovative individuals and is the Founder and CE...

Canceling Cancel Culture – Good News For Real Americans – with Ed Henry – [Ep. 172]

June 07, 2023 11:30 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Cancel culture has brought countless attacks on our free speech rights, but could there be a turning of the tide as Americans are starting to stand firm to protect their rights? While censorship still occurs, there is good news for those working to preserve our Constitutional rights. Veteran broadcaster, Ed Henry, co-host of American Sunrise on Real America’s Voice, joined Linda to discuss the progress being made through many efforts of patriotic Americans. Recorded live at the National Reli...

On America’s Frontlines – Exposing Truth About The Border – with Ben Bergquam – [Ep. 171]

May 31, 2023 07:47 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Immigration, done legally, has brought blessings to many. Immigrants have enriched our nation and helped us become a diverse and prosperous country. A secure border protects citizens and immigrants, but an open border endangers everyone. What is the truth about the border crisis? How can you know which reports are accurate? The current administration’s open-border policies have allowed adult and child sex and labor trafficking, drug trafficking, and crime to affect our entire nation. Our ta...

Are You Free To Believe? – Protecting Religious Freedom – with Ambassador Sam Brownback – [Ep. 170]

May 25, 2023 14:01 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Are you free to believe – or to not believe? Are you sure? What is the most persecuted religious group in the world today? How does religious persecution affect you, your business, or your family? Linda’s guest, Ambassador Sam Brownback, has worked tirelessly in defense of religious freedom around the world. He is now Chairman of the National Committee for Religious Freedom, an organization formed to proactively defend the constitutional rights of religious freedom so all Americans can peace...

Take Heed America! – A Brazilian Perspective – with Vilson Simon – [Ep. 169]

May 19, 2023 08:59 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Many immigrants, especially those from Communist countries, share concerns over the direction America is headed. Pleas to not let America become like the country they left are nearly universal, and the frustration and fear they express as they watch America decline is often very emotional. Linda’s guest, Vilson Simon, holds dual citizenship in the USA and Brazil. He shares his perspectives on the rapid declines seen in both countries and provides suggestions for protecting liberty in America...

Don’t Make The Same Mistakes! – Lessons From Venezuela – with Jorge Galicia – [Ep. 168]

May 10, 2023 17:49 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

When countries collapse, people flee to seek opportunity and freedom. What happens if America’s economy collapses? There is no place for us to flee. We are still the last, best hope for freedom in the world. If we are wise, we will look to history for examples of once prosperous countries with economic systems that promised prosperity, but eventually delivered poverty and devastation. How does that happen? What are the warning signs? Linda’s guest, Jorge Galicia, is from Venezuela. His count...

Uniting For Impact – Salt and Light In Business – with Shannon O. Royce – [Ep. 167]

May 03, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Running a business in today’s culture is often challenging, especially if you are determined to do so while honoring your faith and moral convictions. Pressures to comply with mandates that contradict your faith can be overwhelming. How can Christian business leaders and faith-driven entrepreneurs fully serve customers and employees while maintaining a commitment to honor God with their business? Linda introduces listeners to Christian Employers Alliance (CEA), an organization of business o...

Driving Into Oblivion – Understanding EV Mandates – with Tom Pyle – [Ep. 166]

April 25, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Imagine you are on a road trip. All is packed, the destination is in your GPS, and you set off on your business trip, family gathering, or vacation. Everything is going fine, and you are enjoying the ride in your new electric vehicle (EV). However, in the middle of nowhere your vehicle develops trouble and you must stop. Is it the engine? No, upon review you discover your vehicle was stopped because you exceeded your carbon allotment, or possibly because you posted questionable content on y...

Don’t RESTRICT Freedom! – Protecting Liberty In The Digital Age – with Connor O'Keeffe – [Ep. 165]

April 19, 2023 15:33 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Protecting national security while guarding individual rights is a role of government. However, Big Government often overrides our rights when deciding how to manage real or perceived threats. The recently proposed RESTRICT ACT is a perfect example of government overreach and invasive micromanagement of citizens. Linda’s guest, Connor O’Keeffe from the Mises Institute, shares examples of why this legislation does more to restrict freedom than to preserve it. Don’t let your freedoms be restri...

Classical Education – Empowering Families For A Brighter Future – with Robert Bortins – [Ep. 164]

April 13, 2023 19:24 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Education in America used to focus on reading, writing, arithmetic, and critical thinking. That’s not as true today, unfortunately. Deviating from high educational standards and core American values has led to societal upheaval and a generation ignorant of the blessings and responsibilities of living in a free society. Teaching young people how to think, not what to think, prepares them for adulthood, and empowering them with truth prepares them for leadership. What can business owners do to...

The Dollar’s Demise? – with EJ Antoni & Peter St Onge – [Ep.163]

April 05, 2023 13:03 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Like most Americans, you may have taken our previously strong dollar for granted. The dominance of the US dollar on the world stage is something that seemed to be permanent. The dollar has been the world’s reserve currency for the last 80 years, but things are happening now that threaten the position of dominance. What does it mean to you or to your business? Listen as Linda interviews well-known economists, EJ Antoni and Peter St Onge, to explore the demise of the dollar and the effects on ...