President Lech Wałęsa on Faith, Courage, and Going Big for Democracy

Going Big! with Kevin Gentry

In this inspiring episode of the Going Big podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with President Lech Wałęsa, the shipyard electrician from Gdańsk, Poland, who defied the Soviet Union, ignited a movement of over ten million people, and helped reshape the course of history. With courage rooted in faith and conviction, President Wałęsa led the Solidarity movement, earned the Nobel Peace Prize, and became the first democratically elected President of Poland since 1926— a true example of what it means to go big.

Now in his eighties, President Wałęsa reflects on how faith overcomes fear, why collective wisdom is vital for the future, and the responsibility of today’s leaders to confront global challenges with courage and clarity. From bringing down walls of oppression to calling for bold leadership in the twenty-first century, this conversation is a reminder that going big is not just about ambition — it is about rising to the moment and inspiring others to do the same.

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2025-09-14 27 min

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