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 – that...
Feb 09, 2024•10 min•Ep. 203
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 you? Y...
Jan 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 202
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 abou...
Jan 26, 2024•16 min•Ep. 201
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 nationa...
Jan 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 200
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 spend ...
Jan 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 199
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 healin...
Jan 04, 2024•37 min•Ep. 198
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 solop...
Dec 20, 2023•39 min•Ep. 197
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 drug tr...
Dec 18, 2023•26 min•Ep. 196
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 Social C...
Dec 12, 2023•21 min
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 cont...
Dec 04, 2023•45 min•Ep. 194
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 align wi...
Nov 29, 2023•27 min•Ep. 193
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 hel...
Nov 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 192
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 being...
Nov 13, 2023•38 min
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, transportation,...
Nov 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 190
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 world,...
Oct 30, 2023•13 min•Ep. 189
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 ins...
Oct 18, 2023•34 min•Ep. 188
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 burne...
Oct 04, 2023•35 min•Ep. 187
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 varie...
Sep 28, 2023•49 min•Ep. 186
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 supp...
Sep 14, 2023•42 min
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...
Sep 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 184
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? Numbers do...
Aug 29, 2023•47 min•Ep. 183
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 negative impa...
Aug 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 182
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, Linda ...
Aug 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 181
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 educate...
Aug 11, 2023•32 min•Ep. 180
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 College...
Jul 30, 2023•33 min•Ep. 179
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 our na...
Jul 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 178
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 citiz...
Jul 17, 2023•44 min•Ep. 177
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 all. ...
Jul 12, 2023•34 min•Ep. 176
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 accountable to...
Jun 29, 2023•31 min•Ep. 175
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 glorif...
Jun 22, 2023•38 min•Ep. 174
