The Narrative

The future of the family depends on fathers who lead with conviction and faith.  Kent Evans joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this week's episode of The Narrative  to talk about the joys and challenges of fatherhood—and how men can lead their homes with purpose, faith, and strength.  Before they sit down with Kent, David and Mike...

What happens when one person refuses to stay silent in a culture obsessed with canceling the truth? Ryan Bomberger joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this week's episode of The Narrative for a powerful conversation on race, abortion, adoption, and identity in today’s upside-down world. His personal story is nothing short of miraculous. Conceived...

With conviction rooted in faith and common sense, Senator Bernie Moreno joins The Narrative for a conversation on protecting life, strengthening families, and stewarding taxpayer dollars wisely. On this week's episode, Senator Moreno sits down with CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews for a bold conversation that cuts through the noise and...

In the rubble of war, Israel is rebuilding—and Christians need to pay attention. This week on The Narrative , CCV President Aaron Baer, his wife Maria, and CCV Communications Director Mike Andrews sit down with Daniel Gordis—a leading voice on Israeli affairs—to unpack what life looks in the country today. From the aftermath of October 7 to the spiritual and societal resilience o...

Governor DeWine signed Ohio’s $60 billion state budget, and the impact on families, schools, and values is massive. In this week's episode of The Narrative , CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews break down what was included in the budget, what was vetoed, and how it all affects the fight for faith, freedom, and parental rights in Ohi...

Sexual liberation promised freedom, but it delivered heartbreak. In this week's episode of The Narrative , we're joined by Nathanael Blake, author of Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All , to candidly talk about the consequences of a culture that has abandoned God's intended design for sex, marriage, and family. CCV President Aaron Baer and Policy Director David Mahan sit...

Why aren’t Americans having babies, and can anything really change that? Economist and author Catherine Pakaluk joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews to talk about her book Hannah’s Children , the roots of the birth dearth, and why baby bonuses and pro-natalist policies often fall short. Listen in for Catherine's take on how the state can become...

On this week's episode of The Narrative— recorded live at Center for Christian Virtue's (CCV) 2025 Columbus Gala—US Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted join CCV President Aaron Baer on stage for a candid conversation about the future of Ohio, the importance of faith and family, and what it means to lead with conviction in challenging times. Before the Senators take the stage, Aaron i...

What if being "pro-life" simply isn't enough and the Church is called to something greater? In this week's episode of The Narrative , Roland Warren joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews to discuss his powerful new book, The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life . As Christians, this conversation challenges us to rethink our response and...

Losing her job, her security, and even her teeth weren't enough to silence Sage Steele, host of The Sage Steele Show and former ESPN sportscaster.  On this special episode of  The Narrative , Sage candidly shares why she left ESPN as well as her testimony of courage, conviction, and the sustaining power of prayer at our Cincinnati Celebration Gala. Before Sage takes the stage, CCV P...

Congress passed a major piece of legislation on the evening of Wednesday, May 21—the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (HR1) was voted out of the US House of Representatives and on to the US Senate. Eric Teetsel , President of Center for Renewing America, joins CCV President Aaron Baer on this week's episode of The Narrative to unpack what the passage of this bill means for families, faith, and fr...

Do you want your tax dollars supporting an industry that relies on addiction, drains families’ wealth, and targets the most vulnerable? In this special episode of The Narrative , CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews are joined by gambling experts Les Bernal and Dr. Jonathan Krutz, along with school administrator Mark Mousa, to unpack...

Before the chaos of culture took over, we used to teach the Success Sequence—and it worked. Now, the Sequence, a proven formula to help young adults avoid poverty and achieve the American Dream, is being withheld from students and pulled from classrooms. Ian Rowe joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this week's episode of The Narrative  to ta...

The abortion pill has become the most common form of abortion in America—but most people have no idea about the serious harm it causes women. This week on  The Narrative , CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews sit down with Jamie Hall, Director of Data Analysis at the  Ethics and Public Policy Center  (EPPC), to discuss their&nbs...

Did you know more than 70 percent of churches in America have no active marriage ministry?  Communio  is on a mission to change that—while also helping churches evangelize in their communities. In this week's episode of  The Narrative , JP De Gance, Communio founder and president, sits down with CCV President Aaron Baer, Communications Director Mike Andrews...

Ohio Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) sits down with CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews to break down the recently passed House budget and what it actually means for Ohioans like you . From property tax reform to increased education funding, school choice, and abortion reporting, this budget proposal is packed with pro-family policy! Here's a quick look at w...

Strong families are the foundation of a strong society. So how do we rebuild? In this episode of The Narrative , CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews sit down with Delano Squires from The Heritage Foundation to walk through the parallels between CCV's marriage and family report, Hope and a Future , and Heritage's report, Crossroads . Delano also candid...

What would it look like for the Ten Commandments to make a comeback in public schools? In this episode of  The Narrative , Andrea Piccotti-Bayer joins CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews to discuss the constitutionality of displaying the Ten Commandments and why public schools should return to the religious roots that our c...

What if the key to improving education in America is as simple as dismantling the Department of Education (DOE)? In this week's episode of The Narrative , CCV Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director Troy McIntosh sit down with Heritage Foundation's Jonathan Butcher—a leading expert in education policy—to...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is all the rage right now—with varying opinions, thoughts, and questions about what DEI encompasses, its impact, and what the future would look like  without  it. Ohio State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Township) joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this week's episode of  The...

Think you know the truth about marijuana? Think again.  With the passage of Issue 2  in 2023 and new legislation being proposed to regulate the legalization of marijuana in Ohio, Dr. Ken Finn joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews on  The Narrative  to challenge common misconceptions and illuminate the risks of marijuana th...

Too few young people are taking advantage of the key to stability, happiness, and well-being: marriage. We're thrilled to welcome back Brad Wilcox, a leading sociologist, to  The Narrative  to dive into our   report on marriage and family,  Hope and a Future .  CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews join Brad to disc...

Virgil Walker joins this week's episode of  The Narrative  to discuss his newest book,  A Biblical Theology of Climate Change . Virgil joins Communications Director Mike Andrews and Policy Director David Mahan to provide a biblical framework for caring for the environment and how the media has created a fear-driven approach to climate change.  Before their conversation with Vir...

Rachel O'Brien joins this week's episode of The Narrative ! As concerns about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are on the rise across Ohio, Rachel sits down with the guys to take a hard look at the ever-expanding DEI budgets at colleges and universities and how these institutions are diverting funds away from students' core educational needs. Before their discussion with Rachel, CCV Communic...

After only 18 days in office, President Trump has gotten to work signing Executive Orders—over 75 and counting! On this special episode of The Narrative , CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews run through their lists of notable Executive Orders the President has introduced and signed. Listen to today's episode to get a prime...