In this edition of the AFA Cultural Institute, Ed Vitagliano and M.D. Perkins explore the historical effectiveness of boycotts as a means of holding corporations accountable. They highlight how the American Family Association has successfully employed this strategy, most notably during the recent Target boycott, which drew over one million signatures within just a few weeks. While some Christians question the biblical basis for boycotts, Ed and M.D. explain how they can serve as a powerful form of stewardship—enabling believers to express their values through intentional spending.

In this edition of the AFA Cultural Institute, Dr. George Barna outlines the crucial role that Christian parents play in developing their children’s core beliefs, morals, values, desires, and lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of discipling children as early as possible and offers simple, yet effective discipleship practices to help parents fulfill their God-given responsibility to disciple their children.

In this edition of the AFA Cultural Institute, Dr. Frank Harber explores the intriguing intersection of faith and American law, illustrating the parallels of modern-day America and the biblical story of Daniel and the lion’s den. Dr. Harber reflects on Daniel’s plight to illustrate the importance of taking a stand in the face of governmental oppression and encourages his audience to remain vigilant in upholding righteousness despite hostility towards Christianity in America.

In this edition of the AFA Cultural Institute, Rick Green gives a compelling lecture on why the Revolution was a righteous response to tyranny and oppression. Green provides a thought-provoking perspective on the intersection of faith and political rebellion by highlighting the pivotal role played by figures like Jonas Clarke, whose sermons sowed liberty into the hearts of the people who eventually fought in the first battle of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord.

What do we mean when we say America is a Christian nation? The current legal and political climate would lead one to believe that we have strayed far from our Judeo-Christian founding. In this edition of the AFA Cultural Institute, Jenna Ellis focuses on the biblical logic behind the system of government of the United States. With an emphasis on the Constitution and some examples from U.S. legal history, this resource will help the Christian understand how to engage an increasingly resistant culture.

“Gay Christianity” claims to offer hope and freedom for Christians struggling with sexual brokenness. However, its heretical teachings are doing more harm than good.  In this edition of the AFA Cultural Institute series, Stephen Black and M.D. Perkins analyze the different theological errors within the “gay Christian” movement and give you the information you need to understand and refute the lies.

Christians in every denomination are grappling with the ways to come alongside and love sexually broken people in an uncompromising yet loving way. In this edition of the AFA Cultural Institute Series, Stephen Black and Laura Leigh Stanlake give advice on a range of common issues that come with ministering to those who deal with sexual brokenness, starting with how to identify and understand the common causes of their struggles.

There are over 2,300 Bible verses regarding money. As Christians, we understand that our money belongs to the Lord, but is that reflected in our spending? Do you have the tools you need to execute a successful plan that results in financial freedom? In “Seven Checkpoints on the Road to Financial Freedom,” Rob West offers practical advice for being wise with the resources God has given you, whether great or small.

What can I do to cultivate biblical principles in my home? What does a godly home look like? In this two-part presentation, Bert Harper reinforces the importance of biblical parenting and grandparenting. He challenges viewers to embrace what Scripture says about marriage, family, and leaving a godly legacy for generations to come.

What can I do to cultivate biblical principles in my home? What does a godly home look like? In this two-part presentation, Bert Harper reinforces the importance of biblical parenting and grandparenting. He challenges viewers to embrace what Scripture says about marriage, family, and leaving a godly legacy for generations to come.

Justice is a biblical concept. As followers of Jesus Christ, it is crucial that we get our understanding of justice from Scripture, not from culture. Moreover, what the Bible says about justice should be imparted to our children at home. It is not a topic that public education can be trusted to responsibly teach. In “Justice Begins at Home,” Abraham Hamilton III encourages families to teach and uphold the biblical definition of justice and explains what that responsibility requires of parents.

Judges and courts play a vital role in determining the direction of our nation. Throughout American history, there have been many damaging court rulings that underscore the need for quality, constitutional judges. It is imperative that voters understand the role of judges and the purpose of the courts they oversee. In “Principles of a Constitutional Judge,” Phillip Jauregui lays out ten qualities to look for when determining a quality judicial nominee.

Through His written Word, God has called the church to stand boldly for life. Sadly, a lot of churches are unaware of how they can support the pro-life movement. In this Cultural Institute presentation, Joseph Parker gives insight into how the church plays an integral role in ending the tragedy of abortion. Parker also compels viewers to read Scripture and pray daily in order to bolster their faith, build the church, and be courageous in standing up for the unborn.

If you were asked to defend your Christian faith as truth, could you? The apostle Peter said to always be “prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you. …” In this two-part presentation, Frank Turek equips you to be more confident in your ability to fulfill 1 Peter 3:15 by offering evidence for Christianity and tips on how to cross examine ideas contrary to Christianity. His teaching is insightful for skeptics and helpful to Christ followers who want to learn more about their faith.

If you were asked to defend your Christian faith as truth, could you? The apostle Peter said to always be “prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you. …” In this two-part presentation, Frank Turek equips you to be more confident in your ability to fulfill 1 Peter 3:15 by offering evidence for Christianity and tips on how to cross examine ideas contrary to Christianity. His teaching is insightful for skeptics and helpful to Christ followers who want to learn more about their faith.

In every generation faithful Christians have fought to preserve the Truth. When faced with additions to the Gospel, the Apostle Paul wrote to Galatian believers there is not another gospel. There is nothing that can or should be added to the Gospel for its completion. Today, Christians face yet another threat to the Gospel, Critical Race Theory. In this two-part presentation, Meeke Addison reveals how the pernicious philosophy of Critical Race Theory has infiltrated the Church and called into question the authority of God’s Word and even the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice. We must do what Christians in every generation have done. We must, “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.”

In every generation faithful Christians have fought to preserve the Truth. When faced with additions to the Gospel, the Apostle Paul wrote to Galatian believers there is not another gospel. There is nothing that can or should be added to the Gospel for its completion. Today, Christians face yet another threat to the Gospel, Critical Race Theory. In this two-part presentation, Meeke Addison reveals how the pernicious philosophy of Critical Race Theory has infiltrated the Church and called into question the authority of God’s Word and even the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice. We must do what Christians in every generation have done. We must, “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.”

Over the past 50 years, the influence of LGBT ideology has slowly, yet steadily, begun to shift the way Christians think and talk about homosexuality. Christians today find themselves on the brink of shipwreck, and many do not even realize it. Whether it is debates about the Bible’s teaching on the subject, the nature of homosexual orientation, or the way churches should “be accepting and inclusive,” Christians are constantly being pressured to accept the current dogma. Yet God has called us to be sober-minded and watchful, not taken captive by philosophy. In this session, M.D. Perkins gives a detailed explanation of what “gay Christianity” is and why it poses a serious threat to the church.

In America, the reach of government has grown immensely over the past several years. Has it gone too far? In “A Biblical View of Civil Government,” Stephen McDowell reminds viewers about the intended role of government. He emphasizes how we as citizens of the United States can wield the invaluable character trait of self-government to help our nation return to limited government and, ultimately, it’s Christian values.

The American justice system has decided that prayer in schools is wrong, murdering unborn babies is acceptable, and biblical marriage is no longer valuable. In this edition of AFA’s Cultural Institute series, Dr. Robert Jeffress sheds light on the decay of America through the destruction of its key foundational components while reminding Christians to be light in a dark world.