MEDICAID MADE SIMPLE: The Incentives, Tradeoffs, and Logic of America’s Most Misunderstood Health Program

Medicaid Made Simple is a practical, nonpartisan guide that explains how Medicaid actually works behind the scenes. Drawing on nearly 30 years of firsthand experience, Thomas “Tommy” Stedham breaks down the rules, systems, challenges, and real-world tradeoffs that shape one of America’s most misunderstood public programs.

Written in clear, accessible language, the book explores topics including eligibility, documentation, long-term care, appeals, and the differences between Medicaid and Medicare. Designed for families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and everyday readers alike, Medicaid Made Simple offers an insider perspective focused on understanding the system as it truly operates—not through politics or ideology, but through experience.

The Success Playbook

Success is something everyone wants—but few truly understand how to achieve.

What separates those who succeed from those who struggle? If you are curious, this may be the most important book you read all year.

In The Success Playbook, a powerful group of entrepreneurs, experts, and high performers come together to share real-world insights, proven strategies, and personal lessons learned on the journey to success.

The Courage to Say Yes

Inside this book, you will meet ordinary people who stepped forward in extraordinary ways-those who chose faith over fear, obedience over comfort, and hope over despair.

From a mother sharing her story after unimaginable loss, to a young woman stepping into responsibility when everything fell apart, and a daughter becoming a caregiver when life changed overnight, The Courage to Say Yes reminds you of the bravery that comes from faith rooted in hope. Courage isn’t always strength. Sometimes, it is as simple as showing up or staying when the only thing you want is to leave.

Whether your facing the loss of family, enduring uncertainty in the unknown, or struggling to hold on hope for better days, The Courage to Say Yes is meant to show you:

  • What it means to be strong and hopeful
  • How to deepen your trust in God’s enduring faithfulness
  • Why endurance strengthens character and brings hope

Even if it feels like your story doesn’t matter, may these words give you peace in saying yes. These are not perfect stories, but real testimonies that carry one simple message.