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Host Casey Harper is joined by Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation Stefan Padfield and The Washington Stand’s Suzanne Bowdey to reflect on this year’s Pride Month. Are corporations backing down or doubling down? The three discuss how companies approached Pride in 2026, the evolving corporate response to transgender issues, and whether consumer boycotts can truly make a difference. While avoiding every "woke" company may not be realistic, Stefan and Suzanne share two practical approaches to being more intentional and responsible with where you spend your money.

While pregnant with their third child, Catherine Herring never imagined that her husband of 11 years would secretly give her abortion-inducing drugs without her knowledge. In this episode, host Casey Harper sits down with Catherine to discuss the shocking discovery, the legal fallout, and the impact it had on her family. Dr. Christina Francis, a pro-life OB-GYN, also joins the conversation to explain the medical and ethical issues surrounding chemical abortion, abortion pill reversal, and the role of progesterone in supporting a healthy pregnancy.

The Chinese Communist Party is no friend of Christians. While persecution has been happening for decades, in 2018 the CCP drastically accelerated their nationwide campaign to silence Christian leaders by rounding up and arresting many pastors. Among them was Zion Church founder and pastor, Ezra Jin. His daughter, Grace Jin Drexel, and Family Research Council's Travis Weber join host Casey Harper to share her father’s story and what life is like for Christians in China. Grace describes what it was like growing up in China, the start of Zion Church, and the eventual arrest and imprisonment of her father. These last few years have not been easy, but Grace’s story is one of powerful faith and trust that God is moving in China and among her family.

Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Carl Trueman, and The Washington Stand’s Jared Bridges to talk about how modern culture has changed the way people see human life and what it means to be made in the image of God. Using ideas from his new book, Trueman explains the definition of desecration and how society has become more disconnected, or “disenchanted,” which in turn has morphed our understanding of the image of God. They also discuss the rise of secular culture, the impact AI has had on human agency, and why Christians need to move from a culture that tears down what is sacred to one that restores it.

Host Casey Harper is joined by Daily Signal's Tyler O'Neil and Family Research Council's Chris Gacek to examine the recent controversy surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center. Recently indicted by the DOJ for a myriad of financial wrongs, the three break down the evidence cited in these allegations and discuss the potential legal and financial implications for the SPLC. They also highlight actual circumstances and facts that show the SPLC, while publicly claiming to oppose hate groups, has been funding individuals connected to extremist movements for years.

All eyes are on the shifting political landscape of the state of Virginia. Although she ran as a moderate, newly elected governor, Abigail Spanberger, has proven to be more left leaning than she originally let on. Host Casey Harper is joined by FRC Action's Matt Carpenter and The Washington Stand's Mark Tapscott to discuss the political bait and switch happening with Virginia's newly elected governor. The three analyze the suggested state redistricting, potential policy outcomes, and the governor's very low polling numbers.

As America nears its 250th birthday – the country is at a crossroads. The founders had a vision for this country, but is that vision still alive? Still relevant? Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Matthew Spalding, to reflect on America’s past and future. The American founders put their lives on the line to protect truth and freedom. Today’s America looks very different than 1776, and many are wondering if the country will ever fully turn back to the founding ideals? Are the Constitution and Declaration of Independence still relevant? The two dive deep into those questions as well as details of the founding documents and the impact of the relationship between revelation and reason.ResourcesThe Making of the American Mind :The Story of Our Declaration of Independence by Matthew Spalding

Host Casey Harper is joined by former director of the Philos Project and founder of Generation Zion, Luke Moon, for a conversation on the escalating conflicts in the Middle East. All eyes have been on the war in Iran, with many wondering how long the conflict will last. The two debate the possibility of regime change without having troops on the ground, a brief history of the Islamist regime, and how Gen Z views this war.

Growing up in a Muslim home in Turkey, Isik Abla knows firsthand the inner workings of Islam. She joins host Casey Harper to share her testimony of fleeing Turkey, finding Christ, and sharing His gospel with all who will listen. Although she found Christ after fleeing Turkey, Isik explains the phenomenon of Muslims meeting Jesus in dreams and why it is so common for many to experience this. She also gives advice on how Christians can witness to Muslims.

On today's news brief: The federal government remains partially shutdown, member nations for the Gaza Board of Peace have committed $5 billion for humanitarian and security efforts in Gaza, there has been little progress in a nuclear deal with Iran, an 18-year-old man ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him, and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended abruptly today after only two hours.

The medical community is finally realizing that transgender surgeries are harming America’s children. Recently, both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Medical Association released statements recommending gender-affirming surgeries be delayed until adulthood, but what does this mean for the issue as a whole? Is change happening? Host Casey Harper is joined by American Parents Coalition’s Alleigh Marre, and The Washington Stand’s Joshua Arnold to discuss the new research and mentality shift we are seeing in the medical world.

How would you respond if someone came into your office on a mission to kill you? Would it even cross your mind to share the gospel? Host Casey Harper is joined by Virginia Prodan author and international human rights attorney as she shares her story of persecution and saving her assassin. Living in communist Romania, Virginia felt called to share the gospel with her clients, even when it meant putting herself in danger. She tells her story and encourages believers to allow the Lord to use you in ways you may never expect.

The Hyde Amendment is crucial—it protects taxpayers from being forced to fund abortion and upholds the dignity of human life. So why is President Trump asking Congress to be “flexible” when it comes to Hyde? To discuss this, host Casey Harper is joined by Chuck Donovan, a pro-life expert who has been in the fight for over 20 years. Having served in the Reagan administration, Chuck details how the Hyde Amendment came to be, what it entails, and the dangers of removing it. The two also unpack the recent actions of the Trump administration and what is causing the sudden shift away from protecting life.