Virgil Walker joins this week's episode of The Narrative to discuss his newest book, A Biblical Theology of Climate Change.

Marriage and Family Collapse is Driving Child Poverty, Violence, and Educational Decline – Join Our Livestream to Hear from Aaron Baer and Brad Wilcox

The 2025 Hope and a Future report from Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), in partnership with Brad Wilcox and the Institute for Family Studies, reveals the disastrous effects the decline of marriage and the collapse of the family have had on Ohio and America.

The 2025 Hope and a Future report from Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) reveals the disastrous effects the decline of marriage and the collapse of the family has had on Ohio and America. The report includes the first edition of the Family Structure Index by CCV and the Institute for Family Studies, which ranks all 50 states according to the health of their family culture. 

Center for Christian Virtue’s Hope and a Future report dives deep into how the breakdown of family is driving child poverty, addiction, violence, and worsening educational outcomes

Rachel O'Brien joins this week's episode of The Narrative! As concerns about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are on the rise across Ohio, Rachel sits down with the guys to take a hard look at the ever-expanding DEI budgets at colleges and universities and how these institutions are diverting funds away from students' core educational needs.

Moments ago, the Ohio Senate passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1).

Sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.

The Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee has just passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1).

Sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.

Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), may receive a vote in the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee today–Wednesday, February 13–at 9:00 am. 

Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), is scheduled to receive its third hearing before the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday, February 11, at 2:00 pm. 

Known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, SB1 would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.

After only 18 days in office, President Trump has gotten to work signing Executive Orders—over 75 and counting!

On this special episode of The Narrative, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews run through their lists of notable Executive Orders the President has introduced and signed.

Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), is scheduled to receive a proponent hearing before the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee today–Wednesday, January 29–at 2:15 pm. 

Also known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, SB1 would ban DEI courses, training, required statements, spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent, and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions. CCV's Christian Business Partnership Executive Director Dr. Monty Lobb is scheduled to give proponent testimony on the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has selected Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to fill Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. The father of three and husband of Tina Husted, Lt. Governor Husted has served as the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives and Secretary of State.

Read the statement from Center for Christian Virtue President Aaron Baer.

Jim Geraghty, Senior Correspondent for the National Review, joins CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this week's episode of The Narrative to discuss Justin Trudeau's resignation as Canada's Prime Minister. Jim shares how Trudeau's resignation is actually related to the leftist initiatives that have consistently failed US citizens, including the current disastrous mismanagement of LA's wildfires.

Governor Mike DeWine has signed the CCV-backed House Bill 8 to promote parental rights and the safety of children: 1) The Parents' Bill of Rights protects the fundamental right of parents to make decisions regarding their child’s upbringing, care, and education. 2) HB8 also protects students' right to receive religious education during the school day through religious released time.

Join CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews as they recap and reminisce on the 135th General Assembly, including the dramatic speaker race; a whiplash-inducing week at the Statehouse; and the victories we experienced with the SAFE Act, Save Women's Sports Act, and Parents' Bill of Rights.

We thank you for all the support and listens throughout 2024 and are excited for what the Lord will bring in 2025.

The Ohio House has concurred with the Senate's amendments, passing the CCV-backed House Bill 8 (HB8). HB8 now heads to Governor Mike DeWine. Read the statement from Center for Christian Virtue President Aaron Baer on the passage of HB8.

The Ohio Senate passed House Bill 8 (HB8)! HB8, the Parents' Bill of Rights, protects parents' fundamental right to make decisions regarding their child’s upbringing, care, and education. HB8 also protects students' right to receive religious education during the school day through religious release time programs like LifeWise Academy.