Joining from Jerusalem, Michael Mistretta, CEO of Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (FIRM), shares the current reality in Israel with CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this episode of The Narrative.

From explaining his mission work to spread the Gospel in Israel to the heart-wrenching reality of the current war to why Christians should care, Michael’s conversation is both sobering and joy-filled. To learn more about Michael's work, go to FIRMIsrael.org.

Throughout the conversation with Michael, we could see the name “Roni” written on his hand. At the end of the episode, Michael shared the significance of the name. To join FIRM’s initiative that was inspired by Isaiah 49 to pray for the Israeli hostages by name, go to PrayForIsraelByName.com.

Before the conversation, Aaron mentioned the importance of November’s Issue 1, the constitutional amendment that would permanently legalize abortion up to birth in Ohio. You can go to CCV.org/Vote for free nonpartisan election resources.

More About Michael Mistretta

Michael Mistretta is the CEO of FIRM, which stands for Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries. Born in Toronto, Canada, Michael was raised in the church and later received a call to Israel where he met Pastor Wayne Hilsden and helped start FIRM.

From starting his own company as a teenager to his 12 years of ministry experience, he is an entrepreneur and innovator who is passionate about seeing ministries in Israel thrive and people coming to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah.

Michael’s passion for Israel takes him around the world as he strives to build unique connections between the church and the body of believers in Israel, and shares about how God is moving in Israel today. Michael immigrated to Israel in 2014 and lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Vanessa, and their two young sons.

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Joining from Jerusalem, Michael Mistretta, CEO of Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (FIRM), shares the current reality in Israel with CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this episode of The Narrative.
From explaining his mission work to spread the Gospel in Israel to the heart-wrenching reality of the current war to why Christians should care, Michael’s conversation is both sobering and joy-filled. To learn more about Michael's work, go to <a href="https://firmisrael.org/">FIRMIsrael.org.</a> 
Throughout the conversation with Michael, we could see the name “Roni” written on his hand. At the end of the episode, Michael shared the significance of the name. To join FIRM’s initiative that was inspired by <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah+49&amp;version=ESV">Isaiah 49</a> to pray for the Israeli hostages by name, go to <a href="https://firmisrael.org/praybyname/">PrayForIsraelByName.com.</a> 
Before the conversation, Aaron mentioned the importance of November’s Issue 1, the constitutional amendment that would permanently legalize abortion up to birth in Ohio. You can go to <a href="https://www.ccv.org/vote">CCV.org/Vote</a> for free nonpartisan election resources.
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More About Michael Mistretta
Michael Mistretta is the CEO of FIRM, which stands for Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries. Born in Toronto, Canada, Michael was raised in the church and later received a call to Israel where he met Pastor Wayne Hilsden and helped start FIRM.
From starting his own company as a teenager to his 12 years of ministry experience, he is an entrepreneur and innovator who is passionate about seeing ministries in Israel thrive and people coming to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah.
Michael’s passion for Israel takes him around the world as he strives to build unique connections between the church and the body of believers in Israel, and shares about how God is moving in Israel today. Michael immigrated to Israel in 2014 and lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Vanessa, and their two young sons.
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Gear up for Election Day with the latest episode of The Narrative with Daniel Cameron, former Attorney General of Kentucky and current CEO of the 1792 Exchange, as he shares insights on the presidential race and an optimistic outlook on Christians stepping up for early voting. You'll also get to hear Daniel's thoughts on our 'Nationwide Not on Your Side' campaign and how businesses can stand up against the woke corporate agenda. 

Before the conversation, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews run down the latest news of the week: the impact of the decision striking down Ohio's Heartbeat Law, how early voting is impacting the GOP, and what to expect in the upcoming election.

More about Daniel Cameron

Daniel Cameronis the CEO of the 1792 Exchange, working to protect free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise and help American corporations return to the winning formula of producing great products and services, not pushing agendas. 

Daniel previously served as the 51st Attorney General of Kentucky from 2019 to 2023. He was the first black American elected to a standalone statewide office in Kentucky’s history. Daniel then went on to win the Republican nomination for governor of Kentucky. 

He grew up in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and attended the University of Louisville, where he played football for the Cardinals. After graduating from Brandeis School of Law, he clerked for a federal judge. Daniel later served as legal counsel to United States Senator Mitch McConnell. 

Daniel and his wife are blessed with two sons: Theodore and Bennett. They reside in Louisville, Kentucky, a place they proudly call home.

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Gear up for Election Day with the latest episode of The Narrative with Daniel Cameron, former Attorney General of Kentucky and current CEO of the <a href="https://1792exchange.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://url910.ccv.org/ls/click?upn%3Du001.bvMvV8bufniskU3WkRz04CPz1xBZe7O3JcrYaPcqAhGwV4Ah7jChEODD8Al29qQK-amc_rjcm5BZTlYE6zXnYh59rNes8AgXq3lTUrUlf8nqGTbr0P1UVnkB-2FHCa-2Bn27ccB3Dbz1ZrOhPVuX4M1YQX-2BFqwAracVYHqW3cqsrrdsfOmBzDcEBn8SJNixQlbvsR8WAmysOZUZ-2FF7ytTB5iqpItg7OMwiS90NQiQzwDUdaVgk-2FEMBEkDTMhg1Br1TQnE8LQfC1Mt-2Fx5CwB8SljWVExaFIw-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730566561647000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3QpQUNvQobfWHRUJKAKcre">1792 Exchange</a>, as he shares insights on the presidential race and an optimistic outlook on Christians stepping up for early voting. You'll also get to hear Daniel's thoughts on our 'Nationwide Not on Your Side' campaign and how businesses can stand up against the woke corporate agenda. 
Before the conversation, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews run down the latest news of the week: the impact of the decision striking down Ohio's Heartbeat Law, how early voting is impacting the GOP, and what to expect in the upcoming election.
More about Daniel Cameron
Daniel Cameron is the CEO of the 1792 Exchange, working to protect free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise and help American corporations return to the winning formula of producing great products and services, not pushing agendas. 
Daniel previously served as the 51st Attorney General of Kentucky from 2019 to 2023. He was the first black American elected to a standalone statewide office in Kentucky’s history. Daniel then went on to win the Republican nomination for governor of Kentucky. 
He grew up in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and attended the University of Louisville, where he played football for the Cardinals. After graduating from Brandeis School of Law, he clerked for a federal judge. Daniel later served as legal counsel to United States Senator Mitch McConnell. 
Daniel and his wife are blessed with two sons: Theodore and Bennett. They reside in Louisville, Kentucky, a place they proudly call home.
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Daniel Cameron on the 'Nationwide Not on Your Side' Campaign and the 2024 Election

As we wrap up our special Essential Summit mini-series on The Narrative, you don't want to miss Dr. Larry Arnn's insightful keynote address. Dr. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, explains why humans are made for knowledge, virtue, and politics. Want to know how that's possible? Listen to today's episode!

Following his keynote, Dr. Arnn is joined by CCV President Aaron Baer and Senate President Matt Huffman to discuss why school choice must be a priority, why argument is necessary to reach a common good, and why more money is not the answer to our education crisis.

More about Dr. Larry Arnn

Larry P. Arnn is the 12th president of Hillsdale College, where he is also a professor of politics and history. He received his B.A. from Arkansas State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Government from the Claremont Graduate School. He also studied at Worcester College, Oxford University, where he served as director of research for Sir Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill.

Dr. Arnn is on the board of directors of The Heritage Foundation, the Henry Salvatori Center of Claremont McKenna College, the Philadelphia Society, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, and the Claremont Institute. He served on the U.S. Army War College Board of Visitors for two years, for which he earned the Department of the Army’s “Outstanding Civilian Service Medal.” 

Dr. Arnn is the author of three books: Liberty and Learning: The Evolution of American Education; The Founders’ Key: The Divine and Natural Connection Between the Declaration and the Constitution and What We Risk by Losing It; and Churchill’s Trial: Winston Churchill and the Salvation of Free Government.

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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.

As we wrap up our special Essential Summit mini-series on The Narrative, you don't want to miss Dr. Larry Arnn's insightful keynote address. Dr. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, explains why humans are made for knowledge, virtue, and politics. Want to know how that's possible? Listen to today's episode!
Following his keynote, Dr. Arnn is joined by CCV President Aaron Baer and Senate President Matt Huffman to discuss why school choice must be a priority, why argument is necessary to reach a common good, and why more money is not the answer to our education crisis.
More about Dr. Larry Arnn
Larry P. Arnn is the 12th president of Hillsdale College, where he is also a professor of politics and history. He received his B.A. from Arkansas State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Government from the Claremont Graduate School. He also studied at Worcester College, Oxford University, where he served as director of research for Sir Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill.
Dr. Arnn is on the board of directors of The Heritage Foundation, the Henry Salvatori Center of Claremont McKenna College, the Philadelphia Society, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, and the Claremont Institute. He served on the U.S. Army War College Board of Visitors for two years, for which he earned the Department of the Army’s “Outstanding Civilian Service Medal.” 
Dr. Arnn is the author of three books: Liberty and Learning: The Evolution of American Education; The Founders’ Key: The Divine and Natural Connection Between the Declaration and the Constitution and What We Risk by Losing It; and Churchill’s Trial: Winston Churchill and the Salvation of Free Government.
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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.
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Education or Indoctrination? With Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn

We have another heavy hitter coming to The Narrative this week. Listen in to hear Dr. Ben Carson's keynote address from our inaugural Essential Summit! He'll regale you with stories from his childhood, inspire you with miracles from his days as a neurosurgeon, and challenge you to be a Christian who stands up with courage to defend our rights, our children, and our country.

Following Dr. Carson's keynote, he is joined by Ian Rowe–Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute and the second-ever guest on The Narrative, and CCV President Aaron Baer and Policy Director David Mahan for an in-depth conversation on school choice, critical race theory, overcoming suffering, and more.

More about Dr. Ben Carson

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., is Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, a new think tank / do tank whose mission is to promote the four founding principles which are cornerstones of our country: faith, liberty, community and life as well as pursue common sense solutions that challenge conventional groupthink. He most recently served as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

For nearly 30 years, Secretary Carson served as Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a position he assumed when he was just 33 years old, becoming the youngest major division director in the hospital's history. Dr. Carson has also authored eleven books, five of which he co-wrote with his wife Candy.

Dr. Carson graduated from Yale University and earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School. He and his wife are the proud parents of three adult sons and eight grandchildren. 

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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.

We have another heavy hitter coming to The Narrative this week. Listen in to hear Dr. Ben Carson's keynote address from our inaugural Essential Summit! He'll regale you with stories from his childhood, inspire you with miracles from his days as a neurosurgeon, and challenge you to be a Christian who stands up with courage to defend our rights, our children, and our country.
Following Dr. Carson's keynote, he is joined by Ian Rowe–Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute and the <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/thenarrative/critical-race-theory">second-ever guest</a> on The Narrative, and CCV President Aaron Baer and Policy Director David Mahan for an in-depth conversation on school choice, critical race theory, overcoming suffering, and more.
More about Dr. Ben Carson
Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., is Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, a new think tank / do tank whose mission is to promote the four founding principles which are cornerstones of our country: faith, liberty, community and life as well as pursue common sense solutions that challenge conventional groupthink. He most recently served as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
For nearly 30 years, Secretary Carson served as Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a position he assumed when he was just 33 years old, becoming the youngest major division director in the hospital's history. Dr. Carson has also authored eleven books, five of which he co-wrote with his wife Candy.
Dr. Carson graduated from Yale University and earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School. He and his wife are the proud parents of three adult sons and eight grandchildren. 
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