Cultural Institute

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.

From terrorist attacks to acts of mercy, worldviews explain why people do what they do. In “Worldviews: Behaviors, Beliefs and Values” apologist and author Alex McFarland invites you to take the time to understand your own worldview and those of others. We’ll see that by doing this, we’re able to equip ourselves with the tools to defend our faith in a way that is knowledgeable and respectful to those around us.

For well over a century, secular progressives in the United States have worked tirelessly to alter the very nature of our Republic. In all of the ways that count the most, they have very nearly succeeded. “The Progressive Threat to the American Republic” pinpoints the core principles of secular humanism and traces the way in which progressivism has reshaped the United States.

It’s no secret that the transgender ideology is harmful to children, but how and why? In “Affirming Transgenderism: Harmful to All Children,” Dr. Michelle Cretella explains why this ideology is mentally and physically detrimental to the most innocent among us. Furthermore, she exposes the truth behind gender identity in this installment of AFA’s Cultural Institute.

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.

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.

It’s no secret that Christianity is unique from other belief systems; it’s distinct in what it says and in what it promises. But what else separates Christianity from other faiths? In “The Uniqueness of Christianity,” apologist and author Alex McFarland speaks about the qualities of Christianity that make it stand out from the rest.

Christians have a unique calling to be salt and light in the world. But should this be limited only to the proclamation of the gospel? In "The Biblical Case for Cultural Engagement," Abraham Hamilton III walks us through the Scriptures to examine the ways God has called every believer to be a cultivating force in the beliefs, pursuits, and practices of society.

Do you have a passion for America? In “The Importance of Political Engagement,” Bishop E.W. Jackson explains the significance of having zeal for the unique opportunity Americans have to be politically involved in the United States. If we as Christians have a chance to shape American culture through politics, isn’t it our duty to participate in elections and be up-to-date on current events? Bishop Jackson goes into this and much more in this installment of AFA’s Cultural Institute.

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.