The year before he died, Chuck Colson delivered a Breakpoint commentary on the July Fourth holiday in which he reflected on our national identity.

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George Washington and other American leaders during the Revolutionary War displayed extraordinary faith in God. They attributed success on the battlefield to God, called the American people to days of fasting and prayer for the Revolution, and wrote Christian principles into America’s Founding documents. Rod Gragg recounts fascinating stories of our nation’s history and how Christians can learn from the faith of America’s past leaders. He shares about the first Independence Day celebration, and how churches today can flourish in the midst of cultural shift away from a Biblical worldview.

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Most businesses don't have a marketing problem. They have a positioning problem.

Kurt Luidhardt sits down with Chance Benbow, CEO of JDA Worldwide, to explore why brands waste money chasing tactics before they've built a story people actually care about. The conversation traces the growth of JDA, from landing Museum of the Bible to becoming one of the country's fastest growing agencies.

They also dig into purpose driven leadership, building a family business, and why the brands that last don't start with advertising. They start by giving people a reason to care.

Whether you're growing a company, nonprofit, or personal brand, this episode will challenge the order in which most organizations approach marketing.

00:00 Intro

03:20 Building Faith Based Brands

07:25 What a Full Service Agency Really Does

12:54 Big Life's Global Impact

17:21 Building an Agency From Scratch

22:54 Why Values Drive Business

28:16 Family, Legacy, and Leadership

33:14 Why Story Beats Marketing

38:07 Lightning Round

Resources Mentioned:

JDA Worldwide

https://jdaworldwide.com/

Connect with Chance:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chancebenbow

Museum of the Bible

https://www.museumofthebible.org/

Answers in Genesis

https://answersingenesis.org/

Creation Museum

https://creationmuseum.org/

Ark Encounter

https://arkencounter.com/

Biglife

https://big.life/

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804137382

Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060652926

Connect with Liberty Spenders™:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libertyspenders

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertyspenders

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/libertyspenders

• Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6192506

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXn-vzlA03r59neWZD0ofJA

• X: https://x.com/LibertySpenders

Connect with Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luidhardts

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luidhardts

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luidhardts

• Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@luidhardts

• X: https://x.com/luidhardts

Liberty Spenders™ Podcast

Join Kurt and Kristen, founders of Liberty Spenders™ on a groundbreaking podcast that unveils the secrets to tapping into the immense potential of the faith-based conservative market. With an estimated $5 trillion in annual spending power, this loyal and engaged consumer base represents a golden opportunity for businesses seeking rapid growth and increased customer loyalty. In each episode, Kurt and Kristen share their deep insights and proven strategies for authentically connecting with the Liberty Spender audience. Drawing from their extensive experience in political campaigns and their unique, data-driven approach, they guide listeners through the 5 Ps process: People, Positioning, Passion, Proof, and Product Launch.

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America's Christian roots should be the catalyst of our respect and the inspiration to want better.

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Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.