# #408 - Chris Widener -  Author  and motivational speaker - our guest

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Podcast: [Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/courageous-leadership-with-virginia-prodan-4436647)
Published: 2026-05-02T12:03:13+00:00
Episode link: https://virginiaprodan.podbean.com/e/3-chris-widener-%c2%a0author%c2%a0-and-motivational-speaker-our-guest/
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## Resource

Welcome to Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan #Podcast. Chris Widener - Co-Founder of Revival250, Author and motivational speaker - is our guest . Widener has written several books on motivation and business and is a member of the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame. I am Virginia Prodan—an #international #humanrights #attorney, #keynote #speaker, #author of *Saving My Assassin*, and survivor of socialist Romania. I know firsthand the price of freedom, the power of faith, and the courage it takes to stand for truth in the face of opposition. On this channel, you’ll find weekly episodes that inspire and equip you to: - Strengthen your #Christian #faith and live with bold #courage - Defend #freedom and #values in an increasingly hostile culture - Learn powerful lessons from history—especially from life under socialism - Discover your God-given purpose and calling - Lead with conviction at home, in the church, and in society. Whether you’re searching for encouragement, answers to cultural challenges, or practical steps to live boldly in your faith, this channel will equip you to stand strong. Subscribe for free to Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan #Podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kHPeoAgbkAHCg2C6RApEZ - hear encouraging & inspiring messages. 📖 Join today a growing community committed to faith, freedom, and courageous leadership. 🔔 New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday. For more training - individual; group ; or CEO or company training - go to: https://www.virginiaprodanbooks.com/freedom-coaching Order your signed copy(s) of my memoir #SavingMyAssassin - by Virginia Prodan directly here: https://virginiaprodanbooks.com/product/book/ Invite Virginia Prodan to speak at your events - go to: https://lnkd.in/eQwj4R2u Follow Virginia Prodan on:…

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