Forge Leadership Podcast

Will Riddle leads the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree program and the organization's outreach to churches. Will's work in ministry includes taking part in three church plants. He launched a Cincinnati-based men's recovery program, which led to his book Free at Last and his desire to build redemptive pathways out of the incarceration pipeline. Will holds a master of divinity in urban ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in computer science from Duke University. He and his wife Jaime live in Kansas City. Married for 20 years, they have four teenagers. /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus Joshua Hlavaty /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Marcus Harris serves as Prayer Initiatives Director at Alliance Defending Freedom. He is a graduate of Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in religion, and he earned a master's in public policy from George Mason University. Marcus and his wife, Cathy, are the proud parents of four children. /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus Joshua Hlavaty /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Monty Lobb is the President of Kenosis Limited, an organizational change consulting firm. In this capacity he teaches and mentors leaders to be the message of high character. He serves as the Executive Director of the Business Innovation Center and teaches at Ohio Christian University. In addition, he is host of the Eureka Moments Podcast and instructor for Forge's Civil Society Curriculum! /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel Del Guidice /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Forge Alum Brice Futch recently launched "The Way Forward", a podcast about big ideas and why they matter. We're thrilled to offer a preview of this podcast! You can subscribe here! /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus CJ Tassell /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

A fourth-generation Nebraskan, Ian Swanson was born and raised in Omaha. He graduated from Hillsdale College in 2014 and attended the first ever Forge Leadership Summit in 2015. Ian recently interviewed Forge president, Adam Josefczyk, on the "Ian Swanson Show". Audio credit to News Radio 1110 KFAB in Omaha, NE. /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus Benjamin Mueller. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Our Year in Review: Top 10 Blessings in 2021 New Curriculum: We are leading our Academy through our first-ever curriculum - The Civil Society Tutorial Project - which was developed by two Forge Board Members! Strength in Numbers: Forge expanded in 2021 by hiring two new full-time staff members, Kerri Smith and Forge alumna Grace Barron. With the new additions to the team, we are expanding our ability to serve students and alumni in unprecedented ways! Record Breaking Year: We received a record-setting grant to help build out our alumni network and serve alumni in greater numbers than ever before!  New Video: You can watch our new promo video here.  Celebration and Collaboration: Over 300 Forge champions joined us at the Forge Banquets in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio to celebrate Forge and meet other supporters who are passionate about raising up the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge DC: The 2020-2021 Academy traveled to Washington, D.C. in May for a week of networking, learning, and incredible experiences. Forge Leadership Summit: We welcomed 80 students for the 2021 Summit for a week of hands-on training, insightful speaker presentations, and the Forge legislative simulation at the Ohio Statehouse. View the recap here. Forge Israel: Forge students traveled to Israel in July, despite severe restrictions. These restrictions continue to present challenges, but we're working on innovative ways to enhance our state > national > international experiences. Life Changing Impact: Because of generous supporters, Forge has trained over 400 young conservatives from 40 states who are now serving in policy, law, business, ministry, and media. With two more additions this year, seven alumni now serve in elected office. Poised for 2022: Students and young professionals (ages 18-25) can apply for the 2022 Summit today! You can recommend a young person in your life here.

Jeff Reeter is a successful businessman and accomplished leader who has helped many become better versions of themselves. His new book, Do Life Differently, is available everywhere now! /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Marina Mehaffie. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Hal Heiner is the former Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet for the State of Kentucky. He's a successful businessman with a passion for education and public service who has long been focused on shaping civic policy and improving education and career opportunities for all Kentuckians. /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus Joshua Hlavaty /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

KCarl Smith is a former U.S. Army officer, best-selling author, President and CEO of LibertyMessenger USA, and regular speaker at our Forge Leadership Summits. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel Del Guidice. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Michael P. Farris is president and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom. Farris was also the founding president of both the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College and continues to serve as chairman of the board of HSLDA and chancellor emeritus of PHC. /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus Benjamin Mueller. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Joseph Backholm is Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. He combines extensive legal, political, and policy experience with a love for the way biblical truth cultivates human flourishing. Joseph is one of our keynote speakers at the annual Forge Leadership Summit. /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus CJ Tassell /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, Forge co-founder, Justin Powell, discusses how to reach your goals by building strategic platforms (Part 2 of 2). /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, Forge co-founder, Justin Powell, discusses how to reach your goals by building strategic platforms (Part 1 of 2). /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Joseph Backholm is the Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. On this episode, we share his keynote from the 2021 Forge Leadership Summit in Columbus, Ohio. /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus Philip Merrifield /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

This week's episode features opportunities from Summit Ministries and Alliance Defending Freedom. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel del Guidice. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

This week's episode features opportunities from State Policy Network and Family Research Council. /// This week's intro features Forge alum Ben Mueller. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

This week's episode features opportunities from Heritage Foundation, Philos Project, and Conservative Partnership Institute. /// This week's intro features Forge alum CJ Tassell. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

This week's episode features TalentMarket and details how they can help you connect to jobs in the conservative free-market space. Talent Market's mission is to promote liberty by providing talent for critical roles within the free-market nonprofit sector. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Marina Mehaffie. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Sam Brownback served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and of the U.S. Senate before becoming governor of Kansas (2011–18). He later served as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom in the administration of President Donald Trump. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel Del Guidice /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

This episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast features interviews with Forge speakers Seth Morgan, Matt Rawlings, Joseph Backholm /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus Joshua Hlavaty /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Adam Josefczyk is the President and Co-Founder of Forge Leadership Network. On this episode, we share his presentation on the impact of Forge over the past 5 years. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Becca Delahunt /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Paul Isaacs is the Vice President of National Outreach and former president of Save the Storks. His character and leadership have been forged by his own experiences – including his terminal illness as a young man – his journey with God, his passion for history, and his love of poetry and other powerful books and stories. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel Del Guidice. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Matt Batzel is the National Executive Director for American Majority and Scott Ellis is the Campus Director for American Majority Wisconsin. American Majority is a conservative training organization, helping put in place a truly unique, separate political infrastructure—for use before, during and after election dates. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Russ Vought is the President of the Center for Renewing America and former former Director of the White House OMB. On this episode, we share his keynote from our recent fundraising banquet in Columbus, Ohio. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel del Guidice. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Joseph Backholm is the Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. On this episode, we share his keynote from our recent fundraising banquet in Dayton, Ohio. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Troy Schrock is an executive coach who helps CEO's set goals and create strategic visions for their companies. On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, he discusses goal development and personal growth with the Forge Mentorship Academy. /// This week's intro features Forge alumnus Philip Merrifield /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He’s a sought-after author and speaker on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education, and apologetics. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Luke Moon is the Deputy Director of The Philos Project. Prior to that, Luke served as business manager for the Institute on Religion and Democracy, and, before that, as a missionary with Youth with a Mission for 12 years. Luke has lived, worked, and taught in over 45 countries, and has advocated on a number of human rights issues along the way. He holds a BA in Biblical Studies from the University of the Nations and an MA in Global Politics from Regent University. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel Del Guidice /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Lynn Harsh is Vice President of Strategy for State Policy Network and a member of the Leadership Development Initiative team. She also serves as the creative and strategic lead for the SPN Annual Meeting. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Joseph Backholm is Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. He combines extensive legal, political, and policy experience with a love for the way biblical truth cultivates human flourishing. Joseph is one of our keynote speakers at the annual Forge Leadership Summit. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Shaun Alexander is a former NFL running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins after an illustrious college career at Alabama. Alexander set numerous NFL and Seahawks’ franchise records, and was named the NFL MVP in 2005. Shaun and his wife Valerie actively homeschool their ten children in Northern Virginia, and Shaun tours the country speaking about faith and family. Shaun spoke at our Forge Summit Digital Preview in May 2020, and you can learn about our next Forge Summit Preview here. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel Del Guidice. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn /// 

On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, Forge alumni and staff share what they are thankful for and what they are looking forward to in 2021! /// This week's intro features Forge alum Philip Merrifield. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Matt Rawlings is a self-proclaimed prodigal preacher's kid who ran away from home to Hollywood as a teenager, turned from movies to campaigns at age 19, and came to faith at age 24 after a cancer scare. He is an attorney, ordained minister, former Congressional aide, political junkie, book addict, sports fanatic and classic movie fan. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel Del Guidice. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

PART 1: Forge President Adam Josefczyk and Forge COO Jeremiah Martin discuss the 2020 Forge Leadership Summit and ways to get involved in 2021. PART 2: Adam Josefczyk and Ohio State Representative Jena Powell discuss Jena's journey into politics. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Congressman Mike Johnson is a Republican member of Congress proudly serving Louisiana’s Fourth District. With nearly 20 years of experience in Constitutional law, he has been appointed to the House Judiciary Committee and named Ranking Member for one of its subcommittees – the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Congressman Johnson spoke at our Forge Summit Digital Preview in May 2020, and you can learn about our next Forge Summit Preview here. /// This week's intro features Forge alum Philip Merrifield. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn 

Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries, a highly respected worldview training program whose tens of thousands of graduates are making a difference in politics, law, academics, medicine, science, and business. Jeff spoke at our Forge Summit Digital Preview in May 2020, and you can learn about our next Forge Summit Preview here. /// This week's intro features Forge alumna Rachel Del Guidice. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn /// 

On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, Elliot Gaiser discusses the Flavors of Intellectual Conservatism - Four Heads, One Heart. Elliot, originally from Ohio, is a lawyer in Washington, D.C. He received his B.A. from Hillsdale College in 2012 and his J.D. from the University of Chicago law school in 2016. After law school, he served as a law clerk on the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the D.C. Circuit. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Alison Howard Centofante is the Director of External Affairs at Live Action, a national nonprofit working to educate on abortion and the humanity of the preborn. /// Stephanie Gray Connors is a seasoned and international speaker who began presenting at the age of 18. She has given almost 1,000 pro-life presentations across North America and around the world. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply to the Forge Leadership Summit or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, Daniel Suhr shares about what the Bible's original interns can teach today's interns. Daniel serves as Senior Associate Attorney at the Liberty Justice Center, where he spends every day on the front lines of the fight to preserve our rights and liberties. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Joseph Backholm is Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council and a regular speaker at Forge events. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Heather Pfitzenmaier serves as Senior Talent Program Advisor at the State Policy Network. In addition, she is the Director of Strategic Engagement at the Network of enlightened Women and on the Board of Advisors for Forge Leadership Network. Before that, she was Executive Vice President at America’s Future Foundation. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, Elliot Gaiser discusses constitutional ramifications during times of crisis. Elliot Gaiser, originally from Ohio, is a lawyer in Washington, D.C. He received his B.A. from Hillsdale College in 2012 and his J.D. from the University of Chicago law school in 2016. After law school, he served as a law clerk on the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the D.C. Circuit.  /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Michael Hendrix is director of state and local policy at the Manhattan Institute. Previously, he served as senior director for research and emerging issues at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. On this throwback episode, he speaks with Forge alum Grant Beckmann, and Forge President Adam Josefczyk after the 2018 Forge Leadership Summit. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Adam Josefczyk is the President and Co-Founder of Forge Leadership Network. On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, he presents 7 principles we can glean from the life of William Wilberforce in his talk, "What a Young Christian Should Know When Entering Politics." /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Justin Powell is the co-founder of Forge Leadership Network and has founded multiple companies including Huntington Outdoor, Blue Ash Media, and Aurora Marketing Group, serving a variety of clients with their marketing and advertising needs in Ohio, Indiana, and Florida. Listen as he speaks to our Forge Mentorship Academy and gives tips for effective goal setting. /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

PJ Wenzel, a Founding Partner at RING, is an entrepreneur and political consultant. He has worked on political and issue campaigns since 1994 in over 45 U.S. states and internationally on three continents. This episode contains a clip of his talk to Forge Academy students on "How to Survive as a Young Conservative." /// Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a Student /// You can connect with Forge in the following ways: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

John Hart serves as the General Counsel for Cedarville University and is a Forge Board Member. This episode contains a clip of his Forge Leadership Summit "Forge Talk."Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a StudentConnect to Forge:Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

KCarl Smith is a former U.S. Army officer, best-selling author, President and CEO of LibertyMessenger USA, and regular speaker at our Forge Leadership Summits. This episode contains a clip of his Forge Leadership Summit lecture about the Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass, and an interview between KCarl and Forge alum, Grant Beckmann. Enjoy!Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professionals, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a StudentConnect to Forge:Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, Philip Merrifield interviews two Forge alumni that are also military veterans. William Prince and Jeremiah Martin discuss their service, their Forge experience, and how Forge has impacted their lives.Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a StudentConnect to Forge:Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

On this episode of the Forge Leadership Podcast, Jeremiah Martin and Adam Josefczyk discuss the founding of Forge Leadership Network, what to expect from future Forge podcasts, and how to get involved!Are you (or do you know) a conservative student or young professional, ages 18-25, who wants to engage in politics, culture, or business? Apply or Recommend a StudentConnect to Forge:Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn