CrossCurrent Podcasts

We look back at the life of Senator Lindsey Graham. Two politicians talked about American exceptionalism on July 4th; they both got it wrong. And England continues to flirt with oppressive laws

Segment 1 – Lindsey Graham's Death; American Exceptionalism

• Daily Citizen Article on Lindsey Graham

• Mamdani's Address

Segment 2 – Children Rights; Is Britain Gone?

• Children's Rights Poll

• Them Before Us press release

• Rod Dreher article on England

Segment 3 – AI and the Economy

Teen moms face tremendous challenges – from difficulties finding housing, education, and childcare to dysfunctional families and generational poverty. Lisa Steven shares her story of becoming a mom at 17. After becoming involved with MOPS, Lisa realized there were no resources for parenting teen moms who needed a place to live. She started Hope House. Over the last twenty years, God provided in miraculous ways. Hope House now serves over 280 women with GED classes, self-sufficiency programs, residential facilities, and childcare. An amazing story of God’s provision and faithfulness!
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If eyes are a window to the soul, denying God's created identity only brings despair.  

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What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Because as Jessica reminds us, “Your family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong.”
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AI can write your emails, create your videos, and even generate an avatar that looks like you…

What it can't replace is your ability to stand in front of people and earn their trust.

Kurt Luidhardt sits down with Sylvain Haché, founder of Rockstar Presence Secrets, to explore why speaking has become one of the most valuable business skills in the AI era.

Drawing from his own journey of overcoming a 27-year stutter, Sly explains how entrepreneurs can eliminate stage fright, communicate with confidence, sell ethically, and build trust that technology can't replicate.

If you want to future-proof your business, this conversation makes the case that your voice may be your greatest competitive advantage.

00:00 Intro

06:50 Releasing Fear Instead of Managing It

13:30 Eliminating the Sales Switch with Teach Selling

17:40 Truth Based Selling and Ethical Influence

21:10 Why Context Matters More Than Your Pitch

31:40 The Mentor That Changed Everything

36:55 AI Can't Replace Authentic Speaking

46:41 Lightning Round

Resources Mentioned

Connect with Sly

https://nextlevelpublicspeaking.com

Rockstar Presence Secrets

https://www.rockstarpresencesecrets.com/

The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson

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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