Current Theme | July 2026
God (B)less America: The United States at 250
We love the United States of America: its Christian heritage, cultural forms, spirit of liberty, and abundance of opportunity. But how did thirteen colonies become a global superpower? And why would some Americans refuse to sing that they are “proud to be an American?” Birthdays are a time for reflection and celebration, and this month we will tour our nation’s history, challenges, strengths, and weaknesses, even as we seek God’s continued mercy and renewal. May God bless America on her birthday, and may He continue to shed his grace on this remarkable land, from sea to shining sea.
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Rights Without a Giver
By Andrew T. Walker • Concise Article • July 3
Natural law refers to the universal moral order that God as the great Giver has woven into the structure of His creation and creatures. And it forms the backbone of the Declaration of Independence.
Longform
What Kind of Conservative Are You?: A Comparison
By Brad Green • Longform Essay • July 6
Conservatism is no longer a simple catch-all term but a movement fractured into competing streams. This fragmentation demands an answer. Ultimately, there is only one sufficient foundation for renewal: Christ.
Podcast
5.36 Brad Green • Reading • “What Kind of Conservative Are You?: A Comparison”
By Brad Green • Reading • July 7th, 2026
Conservatism is no longer a simple catch-all term but a movement fractured into competing streams. This fragmentation demands an answer. Ultimately, there is only one sufficient foundation for renewal: Christ.
Concise
Get History, and Whatever You Get, Get History
By Michael Longerbeam • Concise Article • July 8
What's the point of studying history when there are so many other things to do? And what does God have to do with it?
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Religious Pluralism, Sharia Supremacy, and the Constitution
By John D. Wilsey • Concise Article • July 10
America has always been a pluralist nation. But can she survive a tsunami of Muslim immigrants who believe the Quran supersedes the Constitution?
Longform
The Order of Love and a Defense of Biblical Patriotism
By Alex Kocman • Longform Essay • July 13
On America’s 250th anniversary, the questions Christians keep asking about flags and fireworks all reduce to an older one: where does love of country belong in the order of our loves?
Podcast
5.37 Alex Kocman • Reading • “The Order of Love and a Defense of Biblical Patriotism”
By Alex Kocman• Reading • July 13th, 2026
On America’s 250th anniversary, the questions Christians keep asking about flags and fireworks all reduce to an older one: where does love of country belong in the order of our loves?
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The Five Republics Of The United States
By Auron MacIntyre • Concise Article • July 15
Our republic is not the same as it was at its founding. Though the Constitution remains unchanged, the way it is interpreted has not. Understanding that distinction is essential.
Podcast
5.38 Brad Green, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “What Kind of Conservative Are You?: A Comparison”
By Brad Green, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • July 16th, 2026
Listen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview Brad Green on his COA Longform "What Kind of Conservative Are You?: A Comparison"
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Islam’s Hostility Toward First Amendment Rights
By Mark Coppenger • Concise Article • July 17
Can a good Muslim celebrate all that America stands for? When is the last time you saw an adherent of Islam celebrating the freedom of speech enshrined in the first amendment?
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Prophetic Immigration Foresight or Banned Racist Black Pill? A Look at Jean Raspail’s Camp of the Saints
By Joe Holland • Concise Article • July 20
Jean Raspail's highly controversial book, Camp of the Saints, contains a shocking message about immigration and the decline of Western society. How should we Christians promote and protect good cultural values while maintaining love for our neighbors?
Podcast
5.39 Auron MacIntyre, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum •Interview & Reading • “The Five Republics of the United States”
By Auron MacIntyre, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview & Reading • July 20th, 2026
Our republic is not the same as it was at its founding. Though the Constitution remains unchanged, the way it is interpreted has not. Understanding that distinction is essential.
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Will The American Republic Survive Multiculturalism? Part 1
By Ardel Caneday • Concise Article • July 22
For more than fifty years, "diversity is our strength" has been governing America's policies. But can the U.S. survive multiculturalism's assault on the moral and religious fabric of our nation?
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Will The American Republic Survive Multiculturalism? Part 2
By Ardel Caneday • Concise Article • July 23
Can America be redeemed, or will it be replaced by cultures fundamentally opposed to the principles that built this country? Will we preserve the Christian culture of the West, or allow it to dissipate? These are the questions we are now forced to answer.
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