Day of the Martyr 2026 and Transforming the Culture through Kingdom Dads
June 27, 2026
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The Stand Radio is a weekly program highlighting the current topics covered each month in The Stand – the official online and print publications of the American Family Association. Through interviews with authors, writers, and newsmakers, host Jeff Chamblee helps listeners apply a biblical worldview to the latest developments in culture, faith and family.
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In this episode, Todd Nettleton with Voice of the Martyrs gives us an update on Christian persecution around the globe and the upcoming Day of the Martyr 2026. Then, we’ll talk with Kingdom Dads executive director Mike Mattes about the ways dads can transform the culture when they’re equipped to love and lead their families.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-13:57 Todd Nettleton
14:07-27:20 Mike Mattes
27:23-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
In this "Best of" edition of The Stand Radio, Ariel Kraft, program director of Don't Go Alone in San Antonio, TX explains the challenges faced by young people who have aged out of the foster care system and the mentoring families who are making a difference. Then, Dr. Thom Rainer, founder and CEO of Church Answers talks about the opportunities churches have to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha. (Note: originally aired on May 23, 2026)
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-12:04 Ariel Kraft
12:17-27:22 Dr. Thom Rainer
27:23-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
In this episode, Rebecca Davis, editor for The Stand magazine, reflects on the recent America Reads the Bible event in Washington D.C. and gives us a preview of the special July issue. Also, Will Estrada, senior counsel with the Homeschool Legal Defense Association, describes the new restrictions being placed on homeschool families in Connecticut and what that indicates about the state of parents' God-given rights in America.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-11:28 Rebecca Davis
11:39-27:21 Will Estrada
In this episode, Richard Fangrad, CEO of CMI-Canada joins us to to talk about America’s return to the moon and how it’s relevant to the biblical creation mandate and the Christian worldview.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-27:22 Richard Fangrad
27:23-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Article by Richard Fangrad, We are Going Back to the Moon
In this episode, Pastor Joseph Parker, host of The Hour of Intercession, encourages parents to disciple their children through God's Word and tells how the upcoming 10 Commandments Speech Challenge is a good way to start. Then, AFA Vice President Ed Vitagliano explains what's behind the rift within the LGBTQ movement.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-09:03 Joseph Parker
09:12-27:21 Ed Vitagliano
27:22-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
In this episode, Ariel Kraft, program director of Don't Go Alone in San Antonio, TX explains the challenges faced by young people who have aged out of the foster care system and the mentoring families who are making a difference. Then, Dr. Thom Rainer, founder and CEO of Church Answers talks about the opportunities churches have to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-12:04 Ariel Kraft
12:17-27:22 Dr. Thom Rainer
27:23-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
In this episode, we’ll look at the ways artificial intelligence is re-shaping how we think. Dr. Renton Rathbun, host of The Renton Rathbun Show will explain how churches and institutions must have a plan on how to use AI and how parents can help children pursue wisdom over data.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-27:219 Dr. Renton Rathbun
27:25-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
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In this episode, Jennifer Pepito, founder of The Peaceful Press homeschool curriculum shares some tried-and-true practices found in scripture to help mothers with the task of raising children and nurturing the home.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-27:24 Jennifer Pepito
27:25-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Book by Jennifer Pepito - Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families
In this episode, Whitney Vitagliano describes this summer's AFA Activate Summit 2026. Also, Dr. Jameson Taylor, Director of AFA’s Center for Governmental Renewal describes their recent victories across the country.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-11:00 Whitney Vitagliano
11:13-27:07
27:08-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
In this episode, Heidi Olson of Paradigm Shift Training and Consulting explains the reasons behind the rising trend in child on child assault cases and how explicit content is destroying our kids. Then, Kate Nolan shares how the Lord brought her through a dangerous health emergency and used AFR to encourage her along the way.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-15:56 Heidi Olson
16:01-27:20 Kate Nolan
27:21-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
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In this episode, Patricia Engler of Answers in Genesis describes her 180 day journey to 17 countries to document how Christian students held on to their faith during college. She also explains how we can defend the Christian faith against evolutionary claims. We’ll talk about her book, Prepare to Thrive: A Survival Guide for Christian Students Fighting for Faith.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-26:38 Patricia Engler
26:40-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
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Also by Patricia Engler, Modern Marxism: A Guide for Christians in a Woke New World
In this episode, Alexis Brown with AFA Action's Center for Governmental Renewal and Florida state Rep. Kim Kendall will explain biofeedback in schools and how it usurps parental rights. Then we’ll hear the story behind America Reads the Bible, an amazing event coming up next weekend at the Museum of the Bible. Bunni Pounds, president and founder of Christians Engaged will be our guest.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-15:08 Alexis Brown and Rep. Kim Kendall
15:17-27:13 Bunni Pounds
27:14-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
In this episode, best selling author and founder of Cold Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace talks about book, Case Closed: A Detective Investigates the Resurrection.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-27:22 J. Warner Wallace
27:23-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
(Purchase) Book by J. Warner Wallace, Case Closed: A Detective Investigates the Resurrection
Cold Case Christianity for Kids - Case Makers Academy
In this episode, author Brett McCracken will tell us how our modern obsession with technology can affect us spiritually. Then, Dr. Andreas Kostenberger joins us to discuss his book, The Final Days of Jesus: The Most Important Week of the Most Important Person Who Ever Lived, and outlines the key events leading up to Jesus' triumphal entry and crucifixion.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-11:05 Brett McCracken
11:15-27:31 Dr. Andreas Kostenberger
27:32-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Book by Brett McCracken - Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age
In this episode, Aundrea Gomez with AFA Action summarizes the Trump Administration's IVF policy then offers a better way government can support higher fertility rates. Also, Dr. E. Calvin Beisner with The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation discusses the accelerating population decline in America and how a biblical worldview holds the answer.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
1:00-8:42 Aundrea Gomez
8:50-27:23 Dr. E. Calvin Beisner
27:05-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
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In this episode, Steve Goreham with the Climate Science Coalition of America tells how the growth of AI data Centers are impacting environmental activism and America's energy policy. Then William J. Federer, president of AmericanMinute.com., explores the life of St. Patrick and the power of the gospel to change a nation.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-12:13 Steve Goreham
12:27-27:04 William J. Federer
27:05-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Books by Steve Goreham - Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure; and Outside the Green Box: Rethinking Sustainable Development
Book by William J. Federer - St. Patrick: The Real Story of His Life & Times from Tragedy to Triumph
In this episode, Lana Silk with Transform Iran describes the courage of Iranian Christians and the mission to strengthen the underground church in Iran. Then, Focus on the Family’s Gary Schneeberger will tell us about the documentary, Truth Rising and the call to faithfulness at this crucial moment in time.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-15:08 Lana Silk
15:18-27:26 Gary Schneeberger
27:27-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
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In this episode, we’ll hear how crucial primary elections are and how iVoterGuide.com can prepare voters for the upcoming Republican primaries. AFA Vice President Walker Wildmon will join us. Then, Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries and Dr. Kathy Koch of Celebrate Kids, Inc. will tell us how we can raise gender confident kids.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-07:55 Walker Wildmon
18:01-27:12 Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch
27:22-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Book - Raising Gender Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace their God-given Design
In this episode, Pastor Joseph Parker tells us about the Delta Pregnancy Care and Hope Center’s ministry to mothers and their babies and the changed lives that come from it. Then, get some behind the scenes insights from staff writer Matthew White on a recent Turning Point USA event with Erika Kirk and Vice President J.D. Vance.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-18:04 Joseph Parker
18:13--27:21 Matthew White
27:22-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
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In this episode, veteran children's ministers Sam Luce and Hunter Williams discuss their book, How to Teach Kids Theology, and why a high view of God will impact the way kids grow in their faith. Then, Mark and Jane Neumann of LifeCampUSA will describe the amazing work God is doing in the lives of boys and girls who’ve lost a father in the military or as a first responder.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-13:33 Sam Luce and Hunter Williams
13:38-27:21 Mark and Jane Neumann
27:22-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights