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Reclaiming the truth of god in the public square
As we gather in our churches this July, still fresh from celebrating Independence Day, our minds naturally turn to the profound heritage we have been gifted. This month marks an extraordinary milestone in our history: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is a moment for deep gratitude, but for those of us shepherding congregations across Ohio, it is also a moment for sober reflection.
Moving the Church From Foster Care to Foster Prevention
Over the last 30 days, our state’s child welfare system has faced a compounding summer crisis. Reports from county agencies have highlighted an alarming reality: an influx of children needing emergency placement coupled with a severe shortage of available foster beds.
Restoring Our Broken Communities
The Fourth of July weekend—traditionally a season of family, community celebration, and gratitude—was deeply marred by an escalating, nationwide phenomenon known as "Teen Takeovers." In Newport Beach, California, an alleged "TikTok Takeover" resulted in over 400 arrests as crowds of youth threw fireworks and explosive mortars at police officers and families. On that exact same weekend, a mass gathering of thousands of teenagers turned violent in Raleigh, North Carolina, leaving nine people shot, while a similar takeover in Pensacola, Florida, tragically claimed the life of a 19-year-old man.
Is the Black Family Vanishing?
Why do “progressive civil rights organizations, racial justice activists and advocates demand racial equity in every institution aside from the institution of marriage”? Delano Squires answers a critical question: Is the black family vanishing?
Without the Bible, America Has No Pulse
Americans have stopped looking to the Bible for answers. We assume we already know the story. Dr. Adam Rasmussen joins The Narrative to reveal the data on biblical worldview and remind us that real understanding only starts when we trust and engage with the source.
ANOTHER Ohio YMCA Allows Adult Male Predator to Target Teen Girls
A 25-year-old male employee claimed "transgender" status to access a locker and shower facility specifically reserved for MINOR girls at the Louisville YMCA. This ongoing nightmare has to stop. Now. The solution is to pass HB249 Immediately
Another Girls' Locker Room Nightmare
In this week's episode of The Narrative, David and Mike sit down with the Henry family to discuss a terrifying loophole in Ohio state law governing public locker rooms that exposed their daughter to predatory behavior. Their shocking testimony makes it clear why we're fighting for change in Ohio before it happens again.
BREAKING: Gov. DeWine Signs Success Sequence Bill, the Path Out of Poverty!
Governor Mike DeWine signs the Success Sequence bill (SB276) into law, requiring Ohio public schools to teach the proven three-step roadmap for poverty avoidance.
Oct 2: March for Life at the Ohio Statehouse
We want to invite you to this year's Ohio March for Life on Friday, October 2, beginning with praise and worship at 10:00 am at the Ohio Statehouse! Here is everything you need to know.
Gary Adam to lead CCV's Christian Business Partnership
Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) is pleased to announce Gary Adam as the Executive Director of their Christian Business Partnership, Ohio's only statewide Christian Chamber of Commerce.
The Battle for Human Dignity in the Age of AI with Devan Patel
In this week's episode of The Narrative, the guys sit down with tech expert Devan Patel and dig into the Vatican’s landmark AI encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which transcends denominational lines because it is meant for anyone who cares about protecting human dignity, the value of hard work, and safeguarding the future of humanity from anti-human technology.
Sports Betting Reform Legislation Introduced in Ohio
Center for Christian Virtue today applauded the formal submission of the Save Ohio Sports Act to the Ohio Statehouse, legislation designed to protect Ohio families from the growing harms associated with legalized sports betting.
Sponsored by Reps. Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Johnathan Newman (R-Troy), the bill would establish commonsense safeguards to address the rapid expansion of sports betting while preserving the integrity of athletic competition and protecting vulnerable Ohioans from predatory gambling practices.
Truth, Love, and Privacy: Why Ohio Needs the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act Now
Over the last 30 days, our state has once again been forced to confront the painful reality of a culture adrift. A recent incident at the Louisville Area YMCA in Stark County has reignited a deeply critical conversation regarding safety, privacy, and the protection of women and children in private spaces.
Putting Families First to Shape Strong Policy with Brad Littlejohn
This week on The Narrative, Brad Littlejohn explains why conservatives must stop letting blind free-market absolutism dictate American life. True prosperity doesn't come from letting corporate elites maximize capital at the expense of our neighborhoods, but from intentional, pro-family policies that proactively help communities thrive. From championing child tax credits to pushing Ohio's App Store Accountability Act, Brad argues that the common good requires the government to put its thumb on the scale.
Did You Know June Is Fidelity Month?
Fidelity matters because human beings are made for covenant love. We are not isolated individuals floating through life without moral obligations to one another. God created man and woman, joined them in marriage, and called them to a faithful union that reflects His own steadfast love. That pattern gives children security, strengthens neighborhoods, and teaches the next generation that promises still mean something.
Why Ohio Pastors Must Create the Community Our Culture Is Missing
We were designed for deep, localized connection, yet our current culture operates as a mass isolation machine. Between the severe adolescent mental health crisis driven by social media and the "friendship recession" plaguing young adults, our people are more digitally connected yet more relationally unknown than ever before.
Sustaining the Biblical Call of Fatherhood in Ohio
It is easy to preach a standalone sermon on family values, offer a token prayer for dads, and check the box for another year. But as shepherds of God’s flock across Ohio, you know that the crisis facing fatherhood cannot be solved by a single Sunday of recognition. The biblical structure of the family—and the unique role of a father—is not a cultural preference. It is a cosmic mirror.
Big Tech Defeated! Federal Court Restores Ohio’s Social Media Parental Consent Law
In a monumental victory for Ohio families, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled to restore the Social Media Parental Notification Act, allowing our state to protect children from the well-documented harms of unchecked social media access.
Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in the Medicaid System with Representative Mike Dovilla
Representative Mike Dovilla joins the hosts to discuss Ohio's widespread Medicaid and insurance fraud, calling it a symptom of an unaccountable administrative state. He argues that medical systems exploit loopholes to bypass state laws.
5 Years of Restoring the Narrative
The Narrative is officially five years old! Take a look back at the half-decade of truth, learn the hosts’ all-time favorite guests (from Bob Woodson and Dr. Ben Carson to Chloe Cole), and get some hilarious secrets from when the mics were off, including the infamous day that newly hired Mike accidentally drank the very last of Congressman Jim Jordan's personal apple cider.

