Do you view your life insurance as a snapshot in time? That's what we're told to do by the financial gurus, as seen on television, radio and the internet. Are they taking the short view, when we should be taking the long view on our life insurance planning? Instead of a snapshot, perhaps we need to be taking a panoramic lifetime view.

Melissa Schultz is a business coach, strategist, trainer and speaker equipping women to leverage their God-given gifts to maximize their business potential to boldly achieve their dreams. Melissa recently spoke during a "Women with Purpose" luncheon titled "Finding the Light in The Darkness". Recent times have brought significant changes to our ability to socialize and be in community with one another, which has increased the incidence of depression. In addition to sharing her own story and her entrepreneurial spirit, Melissa shares ten tools to fight Seasonal Affective Disorder from creeping into our lives.

Erin Waldhart is the Executive Director of WAFER, the largest Food Pantry serving the La Crosse, Wisconsin region. What is WAFER and what are the services it provides; and what is Erin's story and her role there; and what is your role in serving the hungry in need?

How do you center yourself through the cold, dark winter of the Covid-19 pandemic? How do you help yourself or a loved one who doesn't want help and where are the resources to help?

This enduring story was read by Mark Bertrang on a recent December morning, in an open calf barn on the Todd & Gwen Manke farm north of Banger, Wisconsin; as we all wait in preparation for the coming of Christmas. A bale of hay was used, where Mark placed his bible which he read from on a cold winter morning. Join us for these four short minutes, as we remember the story of the real reason that we celebrate this most holy season.

This enduring story was read by Mark Bertrang on a recent December morning, in an open calf barn on the Todd & Gwen Manke farm north of Banger, Wisconsin; as we all wait in preparation for the coming of Christmas.  A bale of hay was used, where Mark placed his bible which he read from on a cold winter morning.  Join us for these four short minutes, as we remember the story of the real reason that we celebrate this most holy season.

This enduring story was read by Mark Bertrang on a recent December morning, in an open calf barn north of Bangor, Wisconsin on the Todd & Gwen Manke farm, in preparation for the coming Christmas. A bale of hay was used, where Mark placed his bible which he read from. Join us for these four short minutes in remembering the birth of Christ, the real reason that we celebrating this season.

Brother Matthew Kotek is in temporary vows with the Midwest Province of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. After teaching for five years in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Memphis, Tennessee, he currently serves at the Fratelli Project, an educational center co-sponsored by the De La Salle Brothers and the Marist Brothers that serves Syrian refugee children in Lebanon. Many of our podcasts center upon business or career success. This Episode centers on vocation and calling.

Mark Bertrang recalls a story of a trip taken to Winnipeg Canada in 1985. While there, he purchased a set of uncirculated coins from the Royal Canadian Mint, that have never been touched by human hands. What can be learned from this coinage in 2020?

Alexis Probst is a young business leader who began building her own business – "Elite Nutrition", practically right out of college. As a business owner and wellness coach, Alexis discusses her journey, taking immediate control over her future and sharing the lessons which she has learned along the way.