We Must Be Godly Again
January 2025 Newsletter: We Must Be Godly Again
Gary Bauer
Gary served in the Reagan administration as Under Secretary of Education and Head of the Office of Policy Development. Gary became president of the Family Research Council, senior vice president of Focus on the Family, and was appointed by President Trump to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. He currently serves as president of American Values and chairman of Campaign for Working Families PAC.
Content By Gary Bauer
Newsletters
Policy & Culture
Happy Christmas!
A significant exchange of words occurred a few days ago between First Lady Jill Biden and a young American child. Children were at the White House on the occasion of the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots campaign. Mrs. Biden greeted the children with a shout of “Happy Holidays!” One courageous child loudly responded, “Happy Christmas!”
Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast
A Truly American Christmas
Without the Christ child there never would have been a country called the United States of America. Gary explains why our Salvation and our Liberty should both be celebrated this Christmas.
Policy & Culture
Seven Critical Issues
JDFI made a substantial commitment this year to help ensure Christians had the information they needed on each of these issues so they could be discerning, educated voters. We also wanted to increase the number of Christ-followers who voted. We have been deeply troubled that Christian involvement in elections has lagged behind the participation rates of other demographic groups.
Policy & Culture
Checking In on the Presidential Transition
We are about halfway through the transition period between the outgoing Biden-Harris administration and the incoming Trump-Vance team. Every day, President-elect Trump has been announcing appointments to key positions in his second administration. Those “personnel” will often determine policy.
Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast
Remembering Who To Be Thankful To
Gary breaks down what happens on Thanksgiving and why it matters that we thank God.
Policy & Culture
Giving Thanks to God
As we give thanks this week to God we should remember this: without His provision and protection, our nation is doomed. America’s increasing secularization represents a mortal threat. Ironically, we can even see our drifting from God in the annual Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations issued throughout our nation’s history.
Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast
How Great Thou Art!
Gary shares the compelling story of a young American woman’s last 18 minutes on earth and what it teaches us about Christian citizenship.
Policy & Culture
Trump and The Reformation of America’s Government
We do have one warning! Christians must not conclude that their work is done. The battle to save and preserve our country as “one nation under God” will continue to rage. We urge you to pray for the safety of President-elect Trump and his team. We also implore pastors and church leaders to boldly lead their flocks into the public square and stand firm for faith, family, and freedom.
Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast
Decision Made: Stay Engaged
In this final episode of the Countdown to Decision 2024, JDFI contributors Alison Centofante and Joseph Backholm join Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy for JDFI, to discuss the ramifications of the election, the impact of the Countdown campaign, and what these things mean for our nation and the Christian church. Please watch and share as we seek to encourage Christians to continue putting their faith into action and engaging in the public square. This is not a time for Christ's followers to withdraw from cultural and policy issues. Instead, they should actively seek to influence such matters on behalf of Christ. For up-to-date information addressing these concerns, we encourage you to sign up for Gary's weekly policy updates.
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