Center for Christian Virtue
The Narrative
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.
Author
Center for Christian Virtue
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Jul 10, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
Another Girls' Locker Room Nightmare 10.07.2026 36:45
In this week's episode of The Narrative , David and Mike sit down with the Henry family to discuss a terrifying loophole in Ohio state law governing public locker rooms that exposed their daughter to predatory behavior. Their shocking testimony makes it clear why we're fighting for change in Ohio before it happens again. Watch or listen today wherever you get your podcasts! TAKE ACTION You c...
The Battle for Human Dignity in the Age of AI with Devan Patel 03.07.2026 48:29
In this week's episode of The Narrative , David and Mike discuss: The Save Ohio Sports Act, the bill that will target predatory mobile wagering by restricting sports betting exclusively to Ohio's four physical casinos. The landmark 6-3 Supreme Court decision that upholds Ohio's Save Women Sports Act that was passed to protect biological reality and sex-specific athletic categories. After the...
Putting Families First to Shape Strong Policy with Brad Littlejohn 26.06.2026 55:10
This week on The Narrative , Aaron and Mike discuss the MLB's backpedaling after threats over Pride gear compliance, a journalist's tantrum over the Success Sequence (a proven framework for poverty avoidance) because "Oprah didn't take that path," and the left's desperate fight over common-sense voter ID requirements. After the news, Brad Littlejohn explains why conservatives must stop letting bli...
Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in the Medicaid System with Representative Mike Dovilla 19.06.2026 50:56
This week on The Narrative , Aaron, David, and Mike get into the details of both the Cleveland Clinic’s settlement over fraudulent billing for gender procedures, which established a $2 million detransitioner fund, and the Major League Baseball players who resisted forced corporate speech during Pride Month by rejecting pride caps or writing scripture on their gear. After the news, Representa...
5 Years of Restoring the Narrative 12.06.2026 41:44
In this episode, David takes us behind the scenes at the Statehouse to the moment when the "Success Sequence" bill was resurrected at the eleventh hour during his desperate time of prayer. Then, Aaron breaks down a massive win for election security: a constitutional amendment heading to the November ballot to officially close the mail-in loophole and permanently lock down voter ID laws. After the...
How Ordinary Dads Can Be Extraordinary Heroes with Mark Merrill 05.06.2026 45:13
Is the recent corporate retreat from "Pride Month" just a shallow cultural wave that will crash back once the tides change? Without biblical grounding, it seems unlikely this slight move away from worshipping lust and debauchery will be sustained. And while Ohio's school choice expansion has public schools crying foul, The Narrative hosts think the worst-performing, hyper-funded schools...
Blood, Progress, and Political Blind Spots with Noah Rothman 29.05.2026 56:02
In this episode of The Narrative podcast, Mike and David analyze what's next for the Ohio General Assembly. With a looming extended summer break and a chaotic "lame duck" session after the election, the next two weeks are critical to pass key legislation, including the Baby Olivia Act and the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act. Listen in to learn how grassroots efforts and constituent pressure po...
Ending Ohio's Fraud with Medicaid Researcher Parker Thayer 22.05.2026 51:56
This week on The Narrative , Aaron and David address the Supreme Court’s 7–2 ruling that blocked a 5th Circuit decision that had temporarily restricted mail-order abortion pills nationwide. Justice Thomas’s fierce dissent invoked the Comstock Act against mailing drugs, and the FDA Director Marty Makary’s abrupt resignation brought renewed hope to many pro-life advocates. On...
Defending Ohioans from Medicaid Fraud, Prediction Markets, and Public Corruption with AG Dave Yost 15.05.2026 50:34
The lid has been blown off a massive Medicaid fraud scheme that is bleeding Ohio taxpayers dry. In this week's Narrative podcast, Attorney General Dave Yost shares how his investigation had already uncovered criminals who billed for intensive care while they were actually competing in figure-skating competitions abroad or traveling on your dime, before the Daily Wire's exposé was published....
The Left’s Plot to Erase Western Civilization with Scott Jennings 08.05.2026 53:02
This week, CNN political commentator Scott Jennings delivers a direct indictment of a radical anti-American movement that has hijacked traditional liberal politics. This movement replaces paychecks with pronouns and border security with radicalism. Because the far Left continues to embrace this extreme, increasingly violent version of liberalism, we are now in a fight for the survival of Western c...
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Foothold in the Ohio Statehouse with Benjamin Baird 01.05.2026 1:06:46
From the Statehouse to the Supreme Court, there is no shortage of news in this episode of The Narrative ! Together, Aaron and Mike break down: The historic week for CCV as the organization officially expands beyond Ohio’s borders to launch the national Christian Education Network . The academic "deep state" at Bowling Green State University, where undercover footage caught bureaucrats playin...
Hate for Hire: The SPLC's Fraud Exposed 24.04.2026 33:11
In this explosive episode of The Narrative , Aaron, David, and Mike dive deep into the shocking federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) involving allegations of wire fraud, money laundering, and bank fraud. The self-appointed "arbiters of hate" allegedly funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars through shell organizations like "Rare Books Warehouse" and "CIA" (Center Inv...
Why Families are Fleeing Blue States with Brad Wilcox 17.04.2026 40:57
American families are fleeing Blue States as the "Big Family Sort" continues across the country. The Family Structure Index , created by the Institute for Family Studies and Center for Christian Virtue, reveals that families are migrating from high-tax, anti-family states like California to Red States that prioritize religious freedom and affordable living. Brad Wilcox joins Aaron, David, and Mike...
Unmasking the Secular Lies About America’s Founding with Mark David Hall 10.04.2026 56:05
This week, Aaron, David, and Mike dig into the 2026 Family Structure Index , which reveals our state has dropped from #29 to #30 in the US for family stability. This is an economic and safety crisis for our families that no government program can fix, but the Church is uniquely equipped to address. The guys also shed light on the new parasite that Ohio is inviting into our communities through pred...
The Jael Model: Beyond Tradwives and Girl Bosses with Emma Waters 03.04.2026 1:12:32
Today, Aaron, Mike, and special guest Maria Baer celebrate a massive Supreme Court victory for the First Amendment and biblical truth. With their 8-1 ruling in favor of therapist Kaley Chiles, the Court struck a blow against the Left’s 15-year crusade to ban so-called "conversion therapy" and muzzle Christian counselors. Listen to this episode of The Narrative to hear how the radi...
Ohio's Foundation of Faith with Sen. Bernie Moreno and AG Dave Yost 27.03.2026 45:01
In this episode of The Narrative , Aaron, David, and Mike expose the radical left’s latest assault on children. David breaks down the chaos in the Ohio House, where activists in full drag regalia—backed by the entire Democrat caucus—demanded the "right" to perform in front of children. The hosts also call out the legacy media for its deceptive "experimental" labeling of life-savi...
Corporate Giants Are Dropping DEI with Douglas Napier 20.03.2026 45:09
In this episode of The Narrative , Mike and David expose the disturbing reality of a recent Ohio House hearing where radical activists prioritized "preferred pronouns" over protecting little girls from a grown man in a Xenia locker room. David also delivers a gut-wrenching report from the front lines of Detransitioner Awareness Day in DC, detailing how the LGBTQ activists exploit autistic children...
The Rise of Christianity in China with Dr. Fenggang Yang 13.03.2026 1:05:45
In this episode of The Narrative , Aaron and Mike celebrate the success of the most recent Prayer at the Statehouse, which saw its largest turnout ever as hundreds gathered to fill the Ohio Statehouse with worship and prayer. The guys also discuss the importance of Christian engagement in all areas of life, from protecting the family to advocating for fair property tax policies that ensure the eld...
The Constitutional Solution to Government Overreach with Mark Meckler 06.03.2026 1:00:40
The world looks very different from the way it did just last week. In this episode of The Narrative , Aaron and Mike explore the decisive US strikes in Iran that successfully took out key leaders of the regime. The guys break down why a Commander-in-Chief must act on intelligence to protect our sovereignty; if you don’t project strength, you invite chaos. They also celebrate that the Supreme...
Unmasking Academic Lies with Wilfred Reilly 27.02.2026 55:01
Big Tech is hiding behind the First Amendment to profit while their algorithms drive our children toward depression and suicide. In this episode of The Narrative , Aaron, David, and Mike expose how these giants are fighting to keep parents out of the room while they harvest the attention of minors. Countries like the UK and Australia are already moving to ban these platforms for children und...
How the Government Acts As a "Substitute Father" with Delano Squires 20.02.2026 1:05:06
In this episode of The Narrative , Aaron, David, and Mike unpack how legalized betting is gutting our communities, and why Governor DeWine is calling it the biggest mistake of his career. Ohioans are losing approximately $10,000 every minute to gambling, totaling nearly $5 billion a year . Learn how "predatory" data and AI are being weaponized to hook low-income players and why the "Problem Gaming...
Israel, Identity, and the Mission of Faithful Work with Mordechai Wiseman 13.02.2026 46:15
This week on The Narrative , Mike and David expose the "vice industry playbook" at the Ohio Problem Gambling Conference, where gambling giants like DraftKings and FanDuel sponsor the prevention efforts their business models actually undermine. They break down how gambling and marijuana interests buy silence from advocates while fueling "addiction for profit" revenue. The guys also tackle the&...
Not Just a Game: The Real Cost of Sports Gambling | Danny Funt 06.02.2026 45:46
States are racing to legalize sports gambling, but at what cost? In this episode of The Narrative , Mike Andrews, David Mahan, and Danny Funt unpack how legalized betting is reshaping families, communities, and even the integrity of sports. But first, Mike and David celebrate the landmark $2 million settlement for a detransitioned teen in New York—the first of its kind, finally setting...
No Compromise: Politicians Don't Set the Standard for Life with David Bereit 30.01.2026 54:50
They’re calling it a school funding crisis, but the numbers tell a different story: since 2018, public schools have lost 270,000 students while state funding has hit record highs . Christian Education Network Executive Director Troy McIntosh joins David and Mike to explain that public schools don’t have the money problem they and their media mouthpieces keep pushing. Instead, Troy brin...
Entertaining Our Kids with Truth | Daniel Harmon 23.01.2026 1:03:12
From day one, The Narrative has been about one thing: equipping you to stand firm, rooted in truth. As believers, we cannot surrender ground by operating on the Left’s terms; we must stand on the natural rights given by our Creator. Aaron, David, and Mike highlight this call to courage as they review a recent protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota. The guys also discuss the imp...
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.