Unrest has been a common theme on college campuses across the United States and around the world. In this episode AACS Higher Ed Policy Analyst, Hannah DeBruler, returns  to the podcast to delve into the discussion of what's really behind the protests that we are all witnessing. 

In this episode, Jamison interviews Tim Goeglein, former special assistant to President George W. Bush and current Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. Tim is the author of four books, including the recently released Toward a More Perfect Union.  Jamison and Tim discuss how having a proper view of history is an essential element to reforming American society.

Jamison and Matt provide an update regarding the work of AACS Regional Legislative Directors as they recently spent a couple days on Capitol Hill. The hosts also share details about an important court case, which has big implications for churches and Christian schools.

Rep. Kyle Hilbert, who represents Oklahoma's 29th district in the state house, has been elected as the speaker-designate for the upcoming legislative session. At 29 years old, Rep. Hilbert would be the youngest Speaker in the history of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and only the second speaker under age 30 in any state since 1873.

In this intriguing conversation with Rep. Hilbert, Jamison and Matt learn more about Oklahoma's new school choice program as well as Rep. Hilbert's actions to keep appropriate materials in Oklahoma school libraries. 

The AACS National Competition was held April 12-14 in Greenville, SC. In this episode, Jamison and Matt recap the week plus they discuss why competition is important and how to help our students think biblically about competition. There is also rigorous debate about the best cheese curds!

To view the list of winners from this year's competition, be sure to visit this link.

Does an organization's status as tax exempt make it a recipient of Federal Financial Aid?  An affirmative answer to this question has big implications for Christian schools and ministries. In this episode, Jamison and Matt discuss a recent court victory on this issue as well as some other cases making their way through the courts. They also share a proposed piece of legislation that could bring much-needed clarity to this issue.

In part 2 of their discussion, Jamison and Matt tackle how the negative use of the Christian Nationalist label shows up in culture against Christians who are vocal about their faith. They close the discussion by answering whether or not Christians should embrace the term.

In part 1 of their discussion on Christian Nationalism, Jamison and Matt seek to provide a definition of the term to help listeners understand what an individual might mean when they use the term, "Christian Nationalism." Christians who are vocal about applying their beliefs to all aspects of life should be prepared to be called a Christian Nationalist.

For a Christian school to thrive, there is no relationship more important than between the pastor and school administrator.  In this episode, listeners will glean relational nuggets from Pastor Redlin's three decades of ministry experience.  For nine years, co-host, Jamison Coppola and Pastor Redlin served together at a church in Colorado, and this conversation reflects back on their time together and sheds light on how pastors and school administrators can be effective together as they seek to serve the Lord in Christian school ministry.

The AACS Youth Legislative Training Conference (YLTC) is just around the corner. In this episode, YLTC alumnus, Peter Holland, joins Jamison and Matt to talk about the impact the program had on him and how it has helped shape his career in Washington, D.C.

The application deadline for this summer's program is March 25, so be sure to get applications to your state office today!

Click here for more information about YLTC!