What if the greatest nations — like the greatest lives — are defined not by coasting on past success, but by the courageous decisions they make at critical crossroads? In this powerful solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt delivers a stirring message as America approaches its 250th birthday. He challenges listeners to confront the current cultural drift, reclaim our Judeo-Christian foundations, and actively shape the future instead of passively accepting decline.
Drawing from history, Scripture, personal stories, and the wisdom of Rush’s “Free Will,” Jeff calls followers of Christ to stop outsourcing the mission, reject false neutrality in the public square, and boldly live out their faith in every sphere — including family, business, education, and politics. This is not a victory lap, but a summons to growth, courage, and renewed purpose.
In This Episode:
[00:00] Episode Intro & Welcome
[02:00] America at 250: Time to Decide Who We’re Going to Be
[05:18] The Danger of Drift – “If You Choose Not to Decide…”
[08:37] Can You Build on a Foundation You’re Ashamed to Name?
[12:29] The Judeo-Christian Moral Architecture of the West
[16:34] There Is No Naked Public Square
[20:31] The Crisis of Family, Children & Generational Faith
[24:35] Kingdom Citizenship – Colonizing Earth with Heaven
[28:27] The Sales Mandate: Why the Church Must Stop Hiding
[31:06] Zig Ziglar Story – From Greatest Salesman to Teaching the Bible
[33:00] Closing Prayer & Final Call to Action
Notable Quotes
“If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” — Rush, “Free Will”
“Some of us were born on third and thought we hit a triple.” — Jeff Gerhardt
“Can you build a house on a foundation that you’re ashamed to name?”
“Bibles in schools isn’t coercion. It’s a salesman who believes in his product.”
“Real selling isn’t manipulation. It’s serving someone into a decision that’s good for them.”
“Transformation is possible… We have to innovate or we’re going to die.”
“Happy birthday, America. I love you. You’re still the best country that’s ever been.”
Our Guest
Robert Loughery is a real estate investor and developer, and the Founder and President of Nehemiah Development Company, Inc. With over twenty years of experience, he has a strong passion for community revitalization and economic development. His work includes redevelopment, in-fill, commercial, residential, and industrial projects, with over one million square feet acquired, developed, or leased across the Mid-Atlantic, Southern, and Mid-Western United States.
He is the author of Building Redemptive Community: What Christians Can Do To Make Community Great Again and founder of the Building Redemptive Community ministry platform.
Robert served as Bucks County Commissioner from 2011 to 2020, including multiple terms as Chairman. He led key initiatives to improve housing, economic development, and community revitalization, earning the 2018 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence.
He currently serves on several boards, including Citizens & Northern Bank, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Grand View Health, and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
A 1987 graduate of Central Bucks East High School, Robert holds a BA from Dickinson College and served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves. He and his wife Kathy live in Bedminster Township and have three daughters: Grace, Evelyn, and Amelia.
Resources & Links
Jeff Gerhardt | LinkedIn | X (Twitter) | Priority Living
Robert Loughery | LinkedIn | Building Redemptive Community | Nehemiah Development Company | Book
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