House Bill 8 (HB8), sponsored by Representatives D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Sara P. Carruthers (R-Hamilton), is scheduled to receive a vote during the 3:00 pm hearing in the Ohio Senate Education Committee today–Tuesday, December 17.

Tyler O'Neil sits down with CCV Communications Director Mike Andrews and Fellow for Strategic Initiatives Peter Range on The Narrative to discuss his research into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and how the organization is targeting the right through false narratives. Tyler's book, Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center, shares how corruption within the SPLC has undermined their original mission and has now contributed to a climate of fear in America

Matt Sharp, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, joins The Narrative to discuss the US vs. Skrmetti case, which will decide whether Tennessee's SAFE Act can be upheld to protect children from dangerous, experimental gender surgeries and wrong-sex hormones. Listen in to get the scoop on this week's oral arguments at the US Supreme Court and the effects the case will have across the nation, regardless of the court's final decision. 

It’s no coincidence that as families have fallen apart, the abortion rate has grown, crime has increased, drugs have flooded the streets of our communities, and literacy rates have plummeted. To address the root cause of the problems we see all around us, CCV has been building plans to slow and, Lord willing, reverse the collapse of the family that is destroying our state…

If you want modern-day proof of what Christians can do when they work together, just look at the recent defeat of Issue 1—a proposal that would have turned control of Ohio’s redistricting process over to an unaccountable and bloated bureaucracy. On this Giving Tuesday, I want to invite you to partner with us in our efforts to mobilize and equip the Church to take a leading role in setting a new course for our state and nation.

Two of Center for Christian Virtue's priority bills, Senate Bill 304 (SB304) and Senate Bill 311 (SB311), are scheduled to receive hearings in the Senate Education Committee today–Tuesday, December 3–at 3:30 pm. 

Only God could cause that much of a culture shift at the Statehouse and inspire the thousands of believers necessary to encourage their legislators to take such a bold and righteous stand on behalf of Ohio children and families. You can make a difference on this Giving Tuesday by donating online to support our mission to continue to enact–and defend–laws like HB68 to protect families, faith, and freedom.

On this holiday of gratitude, we invite you to reflect on President George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation and his reminder to "to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor" as our duty today.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Amended Senate Bill 104 (SB104) into law, also known as the "Bathroom Bill" or the "Protect All Students Act," which ensures students in K-12 schools and universities have single-sex bathrooms, locker rooms, and more. 

Maria Baer joins CCV President Aaron Baer, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and Policy Director David Mahan on The Narrative to discuss her first-hand experience of the drug epidemic in Portland, Oregon, which she chronicled for Christianity Today. Maria shares how drug decriminalization has fueled Oregon's addiction crisis, leaving local Christians pleading with the sick–and the state–to let them help.

Troy McIntosh, CCV's Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director, will testify on HB407 as an interested party in today’s hearing. HB407 would regulate private schools that provide EdChoice scholarships to needy families–which would ensure they become more like public schools, including requiring the Department of Education and Workforce to create a report card for the private schools.

Two of Center for Christian Virtue's priority bills, Senate Bill 293 (SB293) and Senate Bill 304 (SB304), are scheduled to receive hearings in the Senate Education Committee today–Tuesday, November 19–at 3:00 pm. David Mahan will testify in support of SB293.

With more than 20 members named in the last week, President-elect Trump has wasted no time picking his cabinet. This week on The Narrative, Eric Teetsel–Executive Vice President of the Center for Renewing America–sits down with CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews to uncover why these quick picks have not only been entertaining but are also inspiring for the conservative party and the American people.

Moments ago, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 104. The bill now heads to Governor DeWine. HB183 would require schools and colleges to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations for males and females in the school building, as well as any facility used for a school-sponsored event.

House Bill 475 (HB475), sponsored by Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), is scheduled to receive a proponent hearing before the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee today–Tuesday, November 12–at 1:00 pm. HB475 would prohibit state funds from being given to any entity that supports, promotes, or provides abortions; require local governments to report abortion-related spending; and withhold government funds from any local government that spends state dollars on abortion, and reallocate that funding to pregnancy resource centers. 

Join us Wednesday, November 13! With the election over, we have a slew of newly elected officials who will be taking up their responsibilities in just two short months. Our next Prayer at the Statehouse–the last of the year–will be your first opportunity to pray specifically for our incoming judges, justices, representatives, and senators.

CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews share their perspectives and break down the implications of a wide range of election outcomes. on this special episode. Listen in to hear the guys talk about how Ohioans toppled Issue 1, Bernie Moreno's relentless work on the campaign trail, and the factors that led to Donald Trump's decisive victory. Plus, you'll get a preview of what the results mean for our state and the work of CCV in 2025 and beyond!

The 2024 election season will be remembered as a turning point for Ohio and the nation. Across the board, pro-life and pro-family candidates and causes triumphed. The Church rose up with a strong voice in 2024! Here are some key takeaways from CCV President Aaron Baer based on the early returns.

Election Day voting hours end in just two and a half hours! Wondering why you should vote? The Public Interest Legal Foundation recently reported: 635 elections so far have ended in ties, 173 elections were decided by one vote.

Feeling motivated? Get out and vote!

Because of our Christian identity, part of our earthly responsibility is to engage with God’s institution of government to incentivize good and diminish evil. We must seek the welfare of the city where we have been sent into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare we will find our welfare (Jeremiah 29:7).