The Commonwealth Matters

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Gary Houchens of Western Kentucky University to discuss school choice, particularly charter schools. He also provides answers to common school choice objections. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwea...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by KY State Rep. Kim Moser (64-Kenton) to discuss medical marijuana, why we should oppose its legalization, and her proposed bill. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new websi...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by KY Attorney General Daniel Cameron to discuss the work his office did throughout 2021. We also are joined by Senator Max wise to discuss his pro-life bill and American Principles bill he introduced in the General Assembly. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please e...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Hershael York, pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church and the dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. We discuss how the book of Daniel helps us with the cultural challenges we face today. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please ema...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Lisa Bourland of The Father's House International in Henderson, KY. Lisa shares her ministry experience in the Ukraine, and shares first-hand information on what's going on after Russia invaded the country. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richa...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to when the state dictates what churches can do by banning so-called "conversion therapy." If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonweal...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss the Olympics and the human rights abuses of the host nation, China. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycent...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Ellen Murphy and Diane Owen to discuss ATCs (Area Technology Centers) and their importance in the Kentucky education system. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Y. Yao. The discussion centers around life in Communist China. Yao is from China and experienced life under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party. She shares what that was and is currently like, and how Americans should be worried about the creeping soft totalitarianism in our own country. If you would like to interview Richard...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss the death penalty from a biblical perspective. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Ron Crow, the Director of the Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief. We discuss the work of Disaster Relief and their response to the western Kentucky tornado. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Ma...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State House Speaker David Osborne and State Senator Robby Mills to discuss what we can expect from the 2022 General Assembly. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new we...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss socialism, and how Christians should think of this political philosophy. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealth...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Hershael York to discuss what Christmas is really about. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit the new...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Congressman James Comer, the representative of Kentucky's First District. We discuss the most important issues he is dealing with in Washington, DC in 2021. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matte...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss the necessity of unity in the church. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit the new...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Denny Burk of Boyce College in Louisville. We discuss how Christians should think about and respond to the transgender moment. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new we...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss Thanksgiving and why we should be thankful. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit th...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss human dignity. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit the new site to access the prog...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss protecting girls' sports. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit the new site to acce...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Rep. Nancy Tate (R-Brandenburg) to discuss her Pro-Life Omnibus Bill she will introduce in the upcoming legislative session. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new we...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Robert Cunningham of Tates Creek Presbyterian Church to discuss the church and culture. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycente...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Aaron Thompson, the Council President of the KY Council on Postsecondary Education. We discuss the benefits of higher education. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters Executive Director Richard Nelson discusses how to effectively communicate in our post-truth world. He provides tips on how to communicate with your local political leaders, and with those who disagree with you. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email  richard@commonwea...

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Julie Hamilton, a licensed family and marriage therapist, to discuss "conversion therapy." There are many misconceptions of this talk therapy, and Dr Hamilton helps us understand this practice those on the Left want to ban. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, ple...