How Abraham Lincoln's Beliefs Can Inspire Modern Activism

On this episode of Swimming Upstream Radio Show, host Dorothy Wilhelm continues her conversation about the leadership and nuances of Abraham Lincoln with The Lincoln Guy, Larry Fowler. This week, he shares insights on Abraham Lincoln's resilience, his lesser-known beliefs, and how his life lessons can inspire us to create social change today. Discover practical ways to stay motivated and make a difference, even in challenging times, from one of our most beloved presidents. Key Topics Lincoln's resilience and personal stories Lincoln's views on race, spirituality, and equality Practical activism and social change strategies The importance of resolve and seeing things differently Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Show Context 01:07 - Larry Fowler's Background and Lincoln Research 03:06 - Larry's New Children's Book and Gettysburg Appearance 04:13 - Are We Doing Enough for Political Change? 07:08 - Lincoln's Perspective on Divine Will and Human Resolve 09:22 - Organizing Collective Action and Writing to Politicians 10:30 - The Power of Collective Voice and Resolve 11:50 - Reflections on Lincoln's Legacy and Resilience 12:58 - Lincoln's Angel: The Story of Rebecca Pomeroy 17:25 - The Value of Personal Connections in Book Promotion 18:12 - Closing Remarks and Future Engagements Resources & Links: Lincoln's Angel: The Rebecca Pomroy Story book Larry Fowler's Website Listeners can contact Larry for more information about his books or for bookings to speak about Lincoln on his website at dlfowler.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices