At the end of 2025 we had the opportunity to sit down with Aaron and Rebecca Martin of Maine Coast Baptist Church in Ellsworth to talk about the real challenges facing Maine families today.

From tough conversations in marriage to raising kids in a broken culture, and the growing pressure of addiction, this is an honest and hopeful discussion about what families are facing — and how faith can make a difference.

Maine’s families are the foundation of our communities. That’s why they’re the focus of this podcast episode as we consider how best to Pray for Maine.

Hey friends and fellow Mainers,

Nick Adolphsen here, Executive Director of the Christian Civic League of Maine.

If you’ve been following our work, you know we’re convinced Maine’s deepest issues—cultural confusion, family breakdown, policies that sideline parents and faith, rising abortion numbers, and more—aren’t primarily political. They’re spiritual. No candidate or bill alone fixes what’s broken in hearts and homes. Only God can bring true renewal.

That’s why we launched Pray for Maine (prayformaine.org)—a statewide movement calling believers to commit to prayer for our state, leaders, churches, families, and future. It’s inspired by our pine tree “Appeal to Heaven” heritage: when human efforts fail, we raise a banner and cry out to God.

In our latest podcast episode of Faith Matters in Maine (or Anchored, depending on the series branding), I sat down with Dr. James Culbertson, President of New England Bible College (a 66-year-old Maine institution equipping faithful leaders). This conversation is urgent and timely—Jim joined despite recent surgery because these topics (prayer, the power of God’s Word, and the enemy’s tactic of twisting definitions) can’t wait.

Key highlights from the episode:

* Prayer as the starting point: Problems run deeper than politics. We need the church to pray persistently (2 Chronicles 7:14). Join us in committing daily—sign up at prayformaine.org for prompts and updates. Encourage your church to dedicate monthly time specifically for Maine.

* Redefining terms is nothing new: From Genesis 3 (the serpent’s “Did God actually say...?”) to today’s Supreme Court debates on basic biology in women’s sports cases, culture twists God’s clear design (man/woman, love, compassion). Jim unpacks how academia and relativism fuel this, and why biblical education matters now more than ever.

* The gospel is for NOW: Not just heaven—transformation happens today (2 Corinthians 5:17). Compassion isn’t a government check; it’s personal disciple-making—mentoring youth, inviting the hurting to our table, teaching responsibility and faith. We’ve outsourced too much; time to reclaim it.

* Urgent invitation: Gather with us at the Maine State House in Augusta on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m. This aligns with Governor Mills’ State of the State address (7 p.m.), but we’re not protesting or watching politics. We’re uniting as believers to pray for spiritual awakening—no signs, no sound system needed (God hears every prayer!). Bring your church, family, friends. Details and RSVP at prayformaine.org or the Facebook event page.

Listen now on here now or follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube – or search “Faith Matters in Maine” with Nick Adolphsen and Dr. James Culbertson. (Runtime: ~[estimate 45-60 min based on transcript length].)This isn’t about pessimism—it’s hope. Scripture shows God relents when His people intercede (like Moses for Israel). The gospel changes lives, families, and communities right here, right now.Will you join the movement?

* Commit to pray: Sign up at prayformaine.org.

* Grab gear: Fly the Pray for Maine flag, wear the hat or shirt—available in the shop there.

* Show up January 27: Let’s fill the State House with prayer.

Share this episode and post widely. Maine needs the church awake and praying.Pray for Maine—our appeal to Heaven starts with us.In His service,Nick AdolphsenExecutive Director, Christian Civic League of Mainecclmaine.org | prayformaine.org P.S. New England Bible College is training the next generation in faithful Scripture study—check them out at nebc.edu if you’re called to deeper biblical equipping.

I had the opportunity to sit down with my grandfather, Arthur Adolphsen, for an hour-long conversation about family, faith, and the values that shaped his life.Gramp shares stories from his childhood growing up in Rockland, his military service as a radio man in Ethiopia, his early working years, and building a life through hard work and perseverance. It’s a reflection on a way of life rooted in faith, responsibility, and what many would call yankee ingenuity.This conversations highlights the power of family, the importance of passing down values, and a way of life that’s worth preserving and replicating.

Three pastors. Three growing churches. One powerful conversation about what God is doing in Maine.Pastor Keenan Eaton (Eastpoint Christian Church, South Portland), Justin Sweeney (New Life Church, Biddeford), and Travis Carey (Calvary Chapel of Greater Portland) left me challenged, encouraged, and convinced again that God is not done with Maine yet.Take a few minutes and listen to their testimonies — I think they’ll encourage you too.

In the remote woods of Danforth and Weston, Maine, longtime PE teacher and wilderness guide Tammi Matula faced an impossible choice: compromise her biblical convictions on God’s design of male and female—or walk away from the career and community she loved. When a radical transgender policy stripped away parental rights and forced teachers to affirm gender transition without consent, Tammi quietly resigned. But God wasn’t finished. Overnight, a team formed—fourth-generation local Elbridge Cleaves, Maine Christian Civic League, Maine Education Initiative, pastors, parents, and neighbors. What followed was a peaceful, powerful stand: 150+ community members filled the gym, the school board listened, and in a unanimous vote, they reversed the policy, aligned with Title IX, and reinstated Tammi. This is more than a policy win. It’s a pile of stones—a testimony to what happens when courage meets community, conviction meets prayer, and light refuses to retreat. “We don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” – 2 Chronicles 20:12 #StonesOfRemembrance #EastGrandVictory #FaithInMaine #ParentalRights #CourageOverCompromise