Episode 25
Freedom, Faith and Forming the Next Generation
Featuring Scott Walker
August 25, 2026
Governor Scott Walker, president of Young America’s Foundation and the 45th governor of Wisconsin, joins host Gerson Moreno-Riaño on the Wisdom and Influence podcast at Cornerstone University for a wide-ranging conversation on American founding principles, conservative leadership, and the role of Christian faith in public life. Walker traces his own path into public service to a high school American Legion program and draws on the courage of the Founding Fathers to make the case that young people are never too early to fight for freedom. The discussion examines the ideological spread of democratic socialism, using Venezuela as a cautionary example, and argues for requiring students to read foundational documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Walker and Moreno-Riaño also explore the need for spiritual revival in America, the responsibilities of believers to engage in civic life rather than withdraw from it, and the power of empathy and optimism in leadership. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of why American history education, faith, and moral courage matter for the next generation of leaders.