They'll know we're Christians because... we don't vandalize buildings?

In this special episode of The Narrative, Aaron Baer, Maria Baer, David Mahan, and Mike Andrews pull back the curtain on Aaron’s recent appearance at the historic City Club of Cleveland and the firestorm that erupted around it.

The team unpacks what it was like to share the Gospel in a room defined by spiritual oppression and LGBTQ activism, while protesters outside resorted to vandalism and intimidation. You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes stories legacy media refused to cover—including the "gotcha" questions that backfired and how accusations of "hate" collided with basic statements of reality like men can’t get pregnant and children deserve protection.

Beyond the headlines, this conversation reveals the deep cultural divide on display and why Christians cannot retreat from the public square, even when the cost is real.

Tune in to hear the story the mainstream headlines refused to tell.

Key Resources

City Club Recording: Watch or listen to the full, unedited event on CCV.org. 

The Hope and a Future Report: Explore the data on Ohio’s #29 ranking in the Family Structure Index and the "Success Sequence" at Hope.CCV.org.

The Minnery Fellowship: Equipping pastors to lead their congregations through cultural challenges with biblical courage. Learn more at MinneryFellowship.org.

Ohio SAFE Act (HB68) Facts: Get the truth about Ohio's law protecting minors from experimental medical procedures at CCV.org.

The Success Sequence: Graduating, working, and marrying (in that order) is the most effective path out of poverty. Learn more about Ohio's SB156.

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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.

They'll know we're Christians because... we don't vandalize buildings?
In this special episode of The Narrative, Aaron Baer, Maria Baer, David Mahan, and Mike Andrews pull back the curtain on Aaron&rsquo;s recent appearance at the historic City Club of Cleveland and the firestorm that erupted around it.
The team unpacks what it was like to share the Gospel in a room defined by spiritual oppression and LGBTQ activism, while protesters outside resorted to vandalism and intimidation. You&rsquo;ll hear the behind-the-scenes stories legacy media refused to cover&mdash;including the "gotcha" questions that backfired and how accusations of "hate" collided with basic statements of reality like men can&rsquo;t get pregnant and children deserve protection.
Beyond the headlines, this conversation reveals the deep cultural divide on display and why Christians cannot retreat from the public square, even when the cost is real.
Tune in to hear the story the mainstream headlines refused to tell.
Key Resources
City Club Recording: Watch or listen to the full, unedited event on <a href="https://www.ccv.org/news/ccv-president-aaron-baer-speaks-on-faith-policy-and-influence-at-the-city-club-of-cleveland">CCV.org</a>.&nbsp;
The Hope and a Future Report: Explore the data on Ohio&rsquo;s #29 ranking in the Family Structure Index and the "Success Sequence" at <a href="https://hope.ccv.org/">Hope.CCV.org</a>.
The Minnery Fellowship: Equipping pastors to lead their congregations through cultural challenges with biblical courage. Learn more at <a href="https://www.minneryfellowship.org/">MinneryFellowship.org</a>.
Ohio SAFE Act (HB68) Facts: Get the truth about Ohio's law protecting minors from experimental medical procedures at <a href="https://www.ccv.org/news/the-evidence-gap-in-pediatric-gender-medicine">CCV.org</a>.
The Success Sequence: Graduating, working, and marrying (in that order) is the most effective path out of poverty. <a href="https://www.ccv.org/news/success-sequence-bill-heads-to-ohio-house">Learn more about Ohio's SB156</a>.
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We want to hear from you! As a valued listener,&nbsp;your feedback is critical&nbsp;for us to keep&nbsp;The Narrative&nbsp;insightful, relevant, and helpful. If you have a particular guest, topic, or question you'd like us to cover, let us know!&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll answer your questions on an &ldquo;Ask Us Anything&rdquo; episode later, so send in your questions now.
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If you've found any episode of&nbsp;The Narrative&nbsp;insightful, let us know by leaving a review or rating! It helps us to know what you're enjoying&nbsp;and&nbsp;brings the podcast to other listeners, meaning&nbsp;you're&nbsp;helping equip your neighbors&nbsp;to understand today's hottest cultural and political topics. So, thank you!
🔎 ABOUT&nbsp;THE NARRATIVE
The&nbsp;Narrative&nbsp;breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives and helps you understand the root causes of today&rsquo;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 Narrative breaks away from the script to reveal the driving forces behind the most important and divisive issues facing our culture today.

Visit CCV.org to learn more.

The Narrative breaks away from the script to reveal the driving forces behind the most important and divisive issues facing our culture today.
Visit <a href="https://www.ccv.org/">CCV.org</a> to learn more.

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🔎 About The Narrative

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.

Visit CCV.org/TheNarrative to learn more.

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If you've found any episode of The Narrative to be insightful, let us know by leaving a review or rating! It really helps us to know what you're enjoying and it brings the podcast to other listeners, meaning&nbsp;you're helping equip your neighbors to understand today's hottest cultural and political topics. So, thank you!
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🔎 About The Narrative
The&nbsp;Narrative&nbsp;breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media&nbsp;narratives, and helps you understand the root causes of today&rsquo;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.
Visit <a href="CCV.org/TheNarrative">CCV.org/TheNarrative</a> to learn more.
Produced by <a href="https://www.wesslermedia.com/">Wessler Media</a>.