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2025 Unfiltered: The Stories Everyone Will Remember
As 2025 comes to a close, Aaron, David, and Mike look back on a year that set cultural change in motion and reveal where the ground is shifting. From the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and the unexpected national hunger for the Gospel that followed, to a major media outlet naming CCV one oâŚ
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Big Weedâs Big Win: Trump, Marijuana, and the Hidden Costs of Schedule III with Luke Niforatos
Does "neutral secularism" exist? Why are some beliefs welcomed in the public square, but Christianity is disqualified? In this final episode of The Narrative before Christmas, Aaron, David, and Mike react to the Cincinnati Enquirer investigative profile that called CCV "relentless" for turning ChrâŚ
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How Technology Is Rewriting Humanity with Carl Trueman
This week on The Narrative, Aaron, David, and Mike break down the firestorm that erupted in Cleveland after the City Clubâs January 16 event, featuring Aaron, became ground zero in a very public showdown. LGBTQ activists penned an open letter to pressure the City Club to cancel or modify the eventâŚ
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Feminism, Gender, and the Church with Rosaria Butterfield
This week on The Narrative, Aaron and Mike break down two major stories making headlines: the latest developments in the case of the Toledo doctor who forced abortion pills on his girlfriend, and the new peer-reviewed HHS report that uncovers the truth about pediatric gender dysphoria. After the nâŚ
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Answering God's Call with Willie Robertson
This week on The Narrative, we bring you an unforgettable message from Duck Dynasty star, author, and entrepreneur Willie Robertson, recorded live at CCVâs 2025 Essential Summit. With his signature humor and down-to-earth storytelling, Willie shares a powerful testimony of Godâs redemption in his âŚ
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The Battle for Civilization with Os Guinness
Take a deep dive into the cultural and spiritual moment facing Ohio, America, and the Church in today's episode of The Narrative. David and Church Ambassador Network (CAN) Executive Director Chris Lightfoot begin with an inside look at the explosive growth of CANâfrom 2,200 to over 5,000 churchesââŚ
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The Christian Genocide in Nigeria with Evans and Ben Nwankwo
When a man can secretly order abortion pills in his wifeâs name and force them on his pregnant girlfriend, something is deeply broken in our culture. This week's episode of The Narrative breaks down a shocking Ohio case that exposes the growing dangers of unregulated abortion pill access and the cuâŚ
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Trumpâs Israel Peace Plan with Lahav Harkov
In the wake of this week's General Election, Aaron and Mike unpack the implications of Zoran Mamdani, an openly socialist and anti-Israel candidate, winning the mayoral race in New York City. The result points to something deeper than mere partisan politics: With 75 percent of voters under 30 bacâŚ
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Restoring Fatherhood through Habits of Grace with Justin Whitmel Earley
From Washington gridlock to the crisis of fatherhood, this weekâs episode of The Narrative tackles the cultural forces shaping our culture and families. First, Aaron and Mike cover the news about: The Government Shutdown: Now stretching over nearly a month, this shutdown is unlike any before. TheâŚ
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Protect Your Kids from the Tech Trap with Clare Morell
This week on The Narrative, Mike, David, and CAN Executive Director Chris Lightfoot break down major updates from the Ohio Statehouse, including: Progress on the Success Sequence Bill, Indecent exposure reforms, and Protecting kids from high-potency THC products. They also discuss why marriage is âŚ
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