The Narrative with Aaron Baer is featuring an all-new cast and format to help you stay up to date with news, information, and national guests that you want to hear.
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The Narrative with Aaron Baer is featuring an all-new cast and format to help you stay up to date with news, information, and national guests that you want to hear.
Along with Aaron’s new co-host, Samuel Sey, The Narrative will be your voice on topics ranging from faith, family, politics, and culture.
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The Narrative is brought to you by Center for Christian Virtue and recorded and produced by Wessler Media.
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Reacting to Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Victory SpeechAfter a viral victory speech in Michigan, Terry Schilling and Aaron Baer discuss whether the political class is taking the cultural implications of rapid demographic change seriously. From the role of state governors in refugee intake to heated criticisms of figures like Ilhan Omar, the dialogue centers on national identity, assimilation, and the limits of political tolerance.Nov 5, 2026James Talarico: Exposing The Scriptural Spin"Ignorance of the scriptures is ignorance of Christ." The panel reacts to political figures who invoke the incarnation and biblical underdogs to advocate for abortion and radical social policies. The conversation tackles why modern churches fail to equip voters with discernment, calling out leaders who camouflage political ideology behind holy texts.Nov 5, 2026Ron Desantis: Florida is differentThe speakers examine why recent Republican gubernatorial losses in Texas and Ohio contrast with Florida’s political position. They point to voter frustration with state leadership, campaign missteps around young men, economic concerns, and the importance of connecting with voters who feel the system is rigged.Nov 5, 2026Steve Deace: Why Culture War Issues Outpolled Democrat CandidatesAs establishment Republicans push to pull the party back to the John McCain and Mitt Romney era, Steve Deace and the crew call out the narrative. From foreign policy fatigue and deportation execution to campaign promises left unfulfilled, this episode examines why working-class voters felt betrayed and what true populist leadership actually requires.Nov 5, 2026Rush Limbaugh: It’s Never Time to PanicTaking cues from Rush Limbaugh's reminder to never give up on America, Terry and Aaron process recent election defeats as a necessary wake-up call for the GOP. They explain why politicians must move past performative politics, address skyrocketing living costs, and deliver real economic results for the next generation.Nov 5, 2026Vice President JD Vance: The reason we lost is the war.The hosts examine Mitt Romney’s post-election critique and JD Vance’s account of why some 2024 Trump voters defected, including concerns about war, inflation, and America’s priorities. They debate how to interpret voters’ views on Israel, distinguishing criticism of U.S. foreign policy from antisemitism while arguing over the costs and risks of overseas engagement.Nov 5, 2026Terry Schilling: Trusting God Post-ElectionHow should Christians respond to a disappointing election cycle? In a world driven by chaotic headlines, Christians need clarity. Following a tough national election, Aaron Baer debriefs the results, unpacking what went wrong for conservative candidates and why believers cannot afford to abandon the political arena.Nov 4, 2026Aaron Baer: Response to Samuel Sey's ImmigrationMuch speculation surrounds Samuel Sey’s immigration status, and Aaron Baer is taking a moment to share an important update on his situation. The Narrative family encourages everyone to keep the Sey family in your prayers and to allow the legal process to proceed fully and respectfully.Oct 28, 2026Update On Samuel SeyHost Aaron Baer and guest Megan Basham discuss the detention of their friend Samuel Sey by ICE, while emphasizing that the family is still trying to understand what went wrong in his immigration process. They urge listeners to avoid speculation, respect the family’s privacy, and allow the legal process to unfold.Oct 27, 2026Megan Basham on The Church and the Secular Shift: Who’s Controlling the Narrative?Explore the cultural, political, and institutional shifts reshaping American Christianity today. In this episode, we unpack the complexities surrounding Samuel Sey's recent ICE detainment, examine the evolving editorial stance of Christianity Today, and analyze how recent political movements exposed underlying ideological fractures among evangelical leaders.Oct 27, 2026Nick Freitas and Frank Turek: Immigration, Integration, and Western SurvivalWho’s using who? Is the Left using Islam… or is Islam using the Left?Oct 22, 2026Nick Freitas: "The left is using Islam, and Islam is using the left."In this episode, Nick Freitas discusses the cultural and political challenges posed by Islam in the West, the importance of understanding American foundational principles, and the threats to Western civilization from mass immigration and ideological shifts.Oct 22, 2026Frank Turek: Islam is an ideology of dominanceIn this episode, Frank Turek discusses the war on reality, the importance of Christian worldview in America, and the challenges posed by socialism and Islam. He shares insights from his new book 'The War on Reality' and reflects on the legacy of Charlie Kirk.Oct 22, 2026Should Executions Be Live-Streamed? The Ethics of Capital PunishmentShould the death penalty be public, and what does true justice look like in modern America?Oct 15, 2026Psalm 2: God's Sovereignty, Spiritual Warfare & PoliticsWhy are the nations raging, and how should Christians respond to the spiritual and cultural battles of today?Oct 15, 2026MAHA and MAGA: can the marriage survive?Charlie Kirk’s legacy, the state of the conservative movement, and whether the health and faith wings of the right can hold together.Sep 17, 2026
Is the Black family vanishing?Why do progressive civil rights organisations demand racial equity in every institution aside from the institution of marriage?Jul 24, 2026Without the Bible, America has no pulseThe data on biblical worldview and a reminder that real understanding only starts when we trust and engage with the source.Jul 17, 2026Another girls’ locker room nightmareA loophole in Ohio law governing public locker rooms that exposed their daughter to predatory behaviour.Jul 10, 2026The battle for human dignity in the age of AIThe Vatican’s AI encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas and what it says about human dignity and the value of work.Jul 3, 2026
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