The Narrative podcast is back this week for Election Palooza with CCV President Aaron Baer and Policy Director David Mahan.The Midterm Election has come and gone, and the guys have hot takes to share. Tune in to get their perspective on election results in Ohio and across the nation, as well as what they could mean for abortion and other pressing issues over the next few years. 



Afterwards, they're joined by Jake Warner, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), to discuss the context of the upcoming 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis Supreme Court case that will answer the question, Can the government force an artist to say something that they don't believe? 



Colorado law would force Lorie Smith, owner of 303 Creative, to use her artistic web design skills to speak messages celebrating same-sex weddings. With the help of ADF attorneys, Lorie decided to challenge the law in court.



Learn more about Lorie's case here.

The Narrative podcast is back this week for Election Palooza with CCV President Aaron Baer and Policy Director David Mahan. The Midterm Election has come and gone, and the guys have hot takes to share. Tune in to get their perspective on election results in Ohio and across the nation, as well as what they could mean for abortion and other pressing issues over the next few years. 
 
Afterwards, they're joined by Jake Warner, Senior Counsel at <a href="https://adflegal.org/">Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)</a>, to discuss the context of the upcoming 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis Supreme Court case that will answer the question, Can the government force an artist to say something that they don't believe? 
 
Colorado law would force Lorie Smith, owner of 303 Creative, to use her artistic web design skills to speak messages celebrating same-sex weddings. With the help of ADF attorneys, Lorie decided to challenge the law in court.
 
Learn more about <a href="https://adflegal.org/article/when-will-it-stop-colorado-censors-web-designer-working-according-her-religious-convictions?sourcecode=10024523_r200">Lorie's case here.</a>

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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives, and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture, and political controversies.
Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.
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Election Debrief, and Free Speech with Jake Warner

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 in her article, "Recovery Ministries Try to Help Portland Get Clean." 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.

Before the conversation with Maria, the guys catch up on this week's news, including the Associated Press article highlighting CCV's work to expand Christian education, how CCV's priority bills are progressing in Ohio's Lame Duck session, and what the Statehouse leadership picks mean for next year.

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More about Maria Baer

Maria is a reporter, writer, and podcaster. She is the co-host of the weekly Breakpoint This Week podcast with John Stonestreet and a writer for Breakpoint. She is also published regularly at Christianity Today magazine, WORLD magazine, and The Gospel Coalition.

Maria is based in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the Ohio University Scripps School of Journalism in 2009. She belongs to Cross City Church with her family and is a volunteer counselor at her local crisis pregnancy center. You can find more of Maria’s published works on her website.

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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture and political controversies.

Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.

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 <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/oregon-drug-decriminalization-portland-ministries-recovery/">Christianity Today</a> in her article, "Recovery Ministries Try to Help Portland Get Clean." 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.
Before the conversation with Maria, the guys catch up on this week's news, including the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/christian-private-school-choice-ohio-3c49fe1477a678377ede32e5de5f6db3">Associated Press article</a> highlighting CCV's work to expand Christian education, how CCV's priority bills are progressing in Ohio's Lame Duck session, and what the Statehouse leadership picks mean for next year.
You don't want to miss this week's episode!
Want your questions answered?
If you have any questions about past episodes, news in the media, or general inquiries, submit them to <a href="mailto:TheNarrative@ccv.org">TheNarrative@ccv.org</a> by Wednesday, December 11, for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode!
More about Maria Baer
Maria is a reporter, writer, and podcaster. She is the co-host of the weekly Breakpoint This Week podcast with John Stonestreet and a writer for Breakpoint. She is also published regularly at Christianity Today magazine, WORLD magazine, and The Gospel Coalition.
Maria is based in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the Ohio University Scripps School of Journalism in 2009. She belongs to Cross City Church with her family and is a volunteer counselor at her local crisis pregnancy center. You can find more of Maria’s published works on her <a href="https://mariaebaer.wordpress.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://url910.ccv.org/ls/click?upn%3Du001.bvMvV8bufniskU3WkRz04OXv9iAlbS2-2FVuvBdTp23xFLiF-2BGKshYCulndw4ZFNaA8nMW_rjcm5BZTlYE6zXnYh59rNes8AgXq3lTUrUlf8nqGTbpeEzgw9XcoAEc4MC-2BAYkjpAo2-2Boyhw-2FGbk-2BHBbtQm1YiaOoYRNQWMJG2uxzudFd5THZStxYiSdmMToPkWgW6bG-2FuGGh5KEWRok68BTyLlXZVJJ7RSAiRUWV2Xi3VIMUccS-2BdyitVvv2C-2Btq5P7Rv71wSvoyBL33vEkjfFnfj5UYg-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1732387705056000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0aOQ48LvB2zuwTH9zaqZTG">website</a>.
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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture and political controversies.
Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.

What We Can Learn from Portland's Drug Epidemic with Maria Baer

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.

But before the guys dive into Trump's appointments, they catch up on the latest news recounting the victory of Ohio's Single-Sex Bathroom Privacy Bill (SB104) and why schools like Olentangy Orange High School are facing backlash for the political statements made by administrators. 

You don't want to miss this episode of The Narrative!

More about Eric Teetsel

Eric Teetsel most recently was Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation and now serves as the Executive Vice President of the Center for Renewing America.

Teetsel has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more.

Teetsel graduated from Wheaton College and holds a master’s in education from Azusa Pacific University. Originally from Kansas, he and his wife live in Virginia with their four children. You can follow him on X at @EricTeetsel.

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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture and political controversies.

Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.

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 <a href="https://americarenewing.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://url910.ccv.org/ls/click?upn%3Du001.bvMvV8bufniskU3WkRz04M1AX-2FF6stdhN-2Fh49vy0P1PkiJcDGG67fPw3Qu1nTdGTDhJI_Tn8IS281I5MkS9-2FaElipxZIBUob-2BYO1nbAKIhHomYTwpRT1zA7M5vqlWZ0dqxZxYsNp1tIoqyfxHwZ-2FcjcHLpCKpH3FoNLYbuACndx7WJLqWN4psO0xl8wZ8-2FuQrsZMLBaI5FTN9P6dTXvGIp3laIcoAo-2FNW3eVkE1jtWySGCF67IFtRkOjCOJFApf0VibRXe4nwv8ouq4HiBr1UfF0YBA-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1731791485965000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2VfVPgzo5KzEpmgjGKd3SZ">Center for Renewing America</a>–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.
But before the guys dive into Trump's appointments, they catch up on the latest news recounting the victory of Ohio's Single-Sex Bathroom Privacy Bill (SB104) and why schools like Olentangy Orange High School are facing backlash for the political statements made by administrators. 
You don't want to miss this episode of The Narrative!
More about Eric Teetsel
Eric Teetsel most recently was Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation and now serves as the Executive Vice President of the Center for Renewing America.
Teetsel has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more.
Teetsel graduated from Wheaton College and holds a master’s in education from Azusa Pacific University. Originally from Kansas, he and his wife live in Virginia with their four children. You can follow him on X at @EricTeetsel.
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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture and political controversies.
Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.

How Sturdy is Trump's Cabinet? With Eric Teetsel

The results of the 2024 election are in, and we couldn't wait to get you our takes on this special episode of The Narrative!

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. 

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!

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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture and political controversies.

Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.

The results of the 2024 election are in, and we couldn't wait to get you our takes on this special episode of The Narrative!
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. 
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!
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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture and political controversies.
Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.

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