Here are our latest blog posts on topics related to community impact and public life.
#437 Esther 6
Esther is a remarkable story because it turns on, of all things, a case of royal insomnia. In Esther 6, the same divine hand that guided David's sling guides the hand of a Persian servant to select a record of Mordecai's forgotten service to the king, Haman faces...
#436 Public Square Ministry in New Zealand with Bob McCoskrie
What does Christian engagement in public life look like in New Zealand? And what lessons should we learn from a nation further down the road of secularization and hostility toward Christian principles? In this episode, Bob McCoskrie from Family First New Zealand...
#435 The Latest Challenges and Opportunities for the Pro-Life Movement with Sue Swayze Liebel
The 2022 Dobbs decision marked a historic victory for the pro-life movement—but it also ushered in a new era of challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Sue Swayze Liebel—Director of State Affairs for SBA Pro-Life America and a leading pro-life advocate—joins me...
#434 Introducing Created Equal: America’s Founding Idea and Future Hope
After two years of research and writing and just in time for America's 250th, my latest book - Created Equal - is now live! The United States was founded on a profound and Biblical idea: all people are created by a Creator and are, therefore, equal. Though the phrases...
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#433 4 Facts about the 4th of July [Encore]
As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday or semiquincentennial, here are 4 facts about the 4th of July and some reflections on America’s present and future. It was improbable. It was impressive. It was imperfect (think “We the People of the United States,...
#432 Rediscovering America’s Lost History with John and Faith Gelsthorpe
After an inspirational family trip to Washington, D.C. in 2022, John and Faith Gelsthorpe launched Lost History Tours to create app-based, self-guided history tours that make David Barton's rich historical knowledge accessible to everyone, anywhere. Just in time for...
#431 Esther 5
In this chapter, the fate of Esther and her people hangs in the balance as she approaches the Persian king without invitation. This episode/sermon explores this dramatic moment, including the courage required to stand before an unpredictable ruler, the wisdom behind...
#430 6 Remarkable Moments in American History
As we count down toward America's 250th anniversary, here's a brief review and lessons from six of the most remarkable moments in our brief history as a nation: the signing of the Declaration of Independence against seemingly impossible odds, George Washington's...
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#429 Liberty for All: Defending Everyone’s Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age with Andrew Walker [Encore]
Many Christians know where to find religious freedom in the U.S. Constitution, but do we know where to find it in the Bible? In this interview, theologian and ethicist Andrew Walker discusses the Biblical roots of this “first freedom,” the current state of religious...
#428 Why Your Church (and the Country) Needs Marriage Ministry with J.P. De Gance
The future of our churches, communities, and country is tied to the strength of the family, and that institution is in free fall. Here's how to respond. In this episode, I sit down with J. P. De Gance, founder of Communio, to discuss why marriage ministry is essential...
