The Narrative Podcast: Inside the 2024 Presidential Race with Bob Vander Plaats
A number of notable names recently entered the 2024 Presidential Race, ramping up conversations about the rapidly growing candidate field. In a new episode of The Narrative, President and CEO of the FAMiLY LEADER Bob Vander Plaats joins CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews to bring some clarity to the upcoming election season. Bob provides helpful insights into what's happening in the Republican primaries as well as how Christians should begin to think through the decision set before them without compromising on their beliefs.
With Father's Day this weekend, The Narrative guys draw from their experience as dads to spend some time before the interview reflecting on the importance of fatherhood and its centrality to CCV’s legislative work. They also unpack this week’s newsworthy updates for CCV-backed legislation. Tune in for updates on the SAFE Act, Save Women’s Sports Act, Parental Bill of Rights, and the Senate Budget Proposal.
More about Bob Vander Plaats
Bob Vander Plaats is President and CEO of The FAMiLY LEADER. His passionate leadership for the betterment of America’s family has earned The FAMiLY LEADER the “Family Champion” award presented by CitizenLink, an affiliation of Focus on the Family.
Bob is an author, highly sought after speaker, and Executive Producer of the highly acclaimed Nefarious movie. His passion to make a difference is contagious and his insight is intriguing as he weaves lessons from his various experiences and leadership successes in education, health care and human services, politics, business and ministry.
Bob received his Master’s and Specialist’s Degrees from Drake University in Educational Leadership. He is a recipient of Northwestern College’s (Iowa) “Distinguished Alumni” in the area of professional achievement. Bob and his wife, Darla, have been married for nearly 40 years and have been blessed with four sons.
Check out Bob's books: Light from Lucas and If 7:14.