Why does it matter that America’s story is told truthfully—and what does that have to do with Gen Z Christians facing cultural pressure today?

In this episode, recorded live at the 2025 Resolve to Stand Conference in Rogers, Arkansas, Abigail DeJarnatt sits down with Elijah O’Neal, Manager of Education for the American Journey Experience. They talk about why artifacts matter in the battle over history, how the faith of the Founders has been edited out of mainstream education, what the Aitken Bible and the Ten Commandments reveal about the true meaning of “separation of church and state,” and why civic illiteracy is so dangerous. Elijah also offers a powerful closing challenge on suffering, calling Gen Z to embrace hardship as part of following Christ.

Listen in, be equipped with historical “receipts,” and share this conversation with a friend who has questions about America, Christianity, and our cultural moment.

“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” - Romans 5:3–4 ESV

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Mentions: Elijah O’Neal, American Journey Experience, Aitken Bible, Ten Commandments, Arkansas Act 573, separation of church and state, Bladensburg Cross case, Christian education, civic literacy, Gen Z Christians, suffering and sanctification, Resolve to Stand Conference, Herzog Foundation, Counteract USA