{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Reigniting the American Dream Through Faith, Family, and Leadership | Governor Kevin Stitt on Hope, Service, and Building a Stronger Future","description":"Governor Kevin Stitt is the 28th Governor of Oklahoma, entrepreneur, business leader, husband, and father of six. Before entering public service, Governor Stitt founded Gateway Mortgage with just $1,000 and a computer, growing it into a nationwide financial services company with more than 1,000 employees. Guided by his faith, commitment to family, and belief in the American Dream, Governor Stitt has focused his leadership on creating opportunity, strengthening communities, and encouraging the next generation to pursue their God-given potential. In this episode, Brad and Governor Kevin Stitt explore the connection between faith, leadership, generosity, and creating lasting change. Governor Stitt shares his journey from building a business to stepping into public service, the role prayer played in his decision to run for governor, and the lessons he has learned while leading Oklahoma. The conversation dives into family values, fostering hope in young people, the importance of gratitude and generosity, restoring opportunity through community involvement, and why strong families and personal responsibility are foundational to a thriving culture. \u201cWhen God puts a dream or desire in your heart, I think it was there from a long time ago.\u201d \u2013 Governor Kevin Stitt \u201cYour future can be better than your present because we can get you with mentors and we can say, \u2018Hey, here\u2019s how you step forward.\u201d \u2013 Governor Kevin Stitt \u201cIf you set out to be the best version you can, that\u2019s success. I think everybody can be successful in whatever God has put in front of them.\u201d \u2013 Governor Kevin Stitt This Week on The Wow Factor:   Governor Stitt\u2019s upbringing in Oklahoma and the faith foundation that shaped his leadership   How he started a company with $1,000 and grew it into a national business   The role prayer, calling, and courage played in his decision to run for governor   Why hope is a powerful tool for helping young people create a better future   The importance of faith, family, churches, and communities working together   How gratitude and generosity shift our focus away from ourselves and toward others   Why Governor Stitt believes the American Dream is still alive for the next generation   Governor Kevin Stitt\u2019s Word of Wisdom: Do not underestimate the dreams and opportunities God places in front of you. Your circumstances do not define your future, and success is not measured only by wealth, status, or recognition.&amp;nbsp; Connect With Governor Kevin Stitt:   Governor Kevin Stitt Official Website   Governor Kevin Stitt Facebook   Governor Kevin Stitt X Account   Governor Kevin Stitt YouTube   Connect With Brad Formsma:   WOW Factor Website&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Brad Formsma on LinkedIn&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Brad Formsma on Instagram &amp;nbsp;   Brad Formsma on Facebook&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Wow Factor","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thewowfactorpodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41512410\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41512410"}