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Conservative voices across America urge Christians to ‘Get Louder’ in defending their faith and freedoms

By Logan Smith, September 24, 2020

Pastors, political commentators, and Christian leaders participated in the “Get Louder Faith Summit: Fighting for the Soul of America” at Liberty University on Sept. 10, addressing the growing concern of progressive, antithetical ideals squeezing into the Church.

Prominent guests included former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and best-selling author Eric Metaxas.

Eric Metaxas (left) was one of the main speakers. (Photo by Joshua Hanson)

The event was hosted by the Standing for Freedom Center.

Huckabee boldly set the tone for the Summit, calling on all Christians to be affective citizens by representing Christ in the public sphere.

“The Gospel is not dependent upon the United States, but the United States is dependent upon the Gospel of Christ,” he said. “Without the spiritual foundation of the Christian faith, this country couldn’t exist. At their hearts, our Founding Fathers believed each person’s value was given by God, not government.”

Other guests included Kimberly Klacik, Republican candidate for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District; Pastor Rob McCoy of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; political commentators David Harris Jr. and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk; and Jenna Ellis. Topics ranged from abortion to critical race theory, fundamental liberties, and the Black Lives Matter movement, with panels on how to mobilize the next generation and protecting God-given rights.

From left, Malachi O’Brien, David Harris Jr., Charlie Kirk, Erika Frantzve, Ryan Helfenbein (Photo by Joshua Hanson)

“This is an incredible time of challenge, and there’s a lot of uncertainty in our nation,” said Ryan Helfenbein, executive director of the Standing for Freedom Center, “but this is also the greatest moment of opportunity. We are building a coalition; we are building a movement. This is about bringing voices together.”

The event was televised nationally through America’s Voice Network and streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.

Charlie Kirk, who helped launch the center last year and is a familiar speaker on college campuses, spoke about the dangerous direction the younger generation is taking and the Church’s essential role in communicating the Gospel to its congregants.

“Please get involved in the public square; do not be absent from these conversations,” he said. “This is when the body of Christ needs to rise up like never before. We have Truth, and we need to proclaim it.”

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