The Narrative with Aaron Baer

We explore the complex issues surrounding voting for non-Christian candidates, the influence of culture and politics on Christian values, and analyze the portrayal of media and entertainment from a Christian perspective.

Resources:

China Misinformation on AI Debate

• URL: https://www.axios.com/2026/08/28/china-ai-data-center-backlash-bots

Brad Wilcox on the Sex Recession

• URL: https://x.com/BradWilcoxIFS/status/2103459744350380460

EWTN News on The Pope

• URL: https://x.com/EWTNews/status/2104686712106655888

FDA Director & Life News Updates

• URL: https://x.com/LifeNewsHQ/status/2104620994946019519?s=20

Justin Verlander and Family

• URL: https://x.com/FoxNews/status/2104223840637202784?s=20

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to the Ohio Governor's Race and Christian Perspectives
02:20 - How Christians Should Approach Voting for Non-Christian Candidates
04:12 - Historical Context of Voting for Candidates with Different Faiths
06:00 - The Character and Policies of Vivek Ramaswamy and Donald Trump
08:09 - Cultural Christianity and the Danger of False Faith
09:59 - The Authenticity of Political Figures and Christian Values
12:11 - The Influence of Media and Celebrity Culture on Political Opinions
14:00 - The Power of the Voter and American Political System
15:52 - The Role of Policy and Personal Faith in Elections
18:04 - The Impact of AI and Technology on Society and Ethics
19:58 - The Pope's Perspective on AI and Ethical Guardrails
22:02 - Cultural Critique of Celebrity Statements on Political Issues
23:45 - The Decline of Family and Marriage in Culture
25:58 - Data Centers, AI, and National Security Concerns
27:50 - The Vatican's View on AI and Ethical Regulation
29:59 - The Influence of Media and Entertainment on Christian Values
32:13 - The Impact of TV Shows and Movies on Culture and Christian Life
33:56 - The Top and Bottom Ranked TV Shows and Cultural Trends
36:02 - Analysis of Controversial Media and Cultural Artifacts
37:53 - The Significance of Family, Marriage, and Cultural Narratives
39:55 - The Role of Christian Art and Media in Society
42:01 - The Influence of Popular Culture on Christian Identity
43:51 - The Future of Media, Technology, and Christian Engagement

In this episode, we explore the complex issues surrounding marriage, family, education, and American identity through a conservative Christian lens. Guest Katie Faust shares insights on cultural trends, policy impacts, and biblical principles shaping society.

Resources:

Article: Gay Dad’s Disturbing Diary Illuminates Dysfunctions Of Buying Babies written by Katie Faust : https://thefederalist.com/2026/09/16/gay-dads-disturbing-diary-illuminates-dysfunctions-of-buying-babies/

Article: In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? Written by Nikole Hannah-Jones founder of 1619 : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/magazine/ny-public-schools-black-students-segregation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ClE.Vyfb.JogBuuh6KvBt&smid=url-share&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Article: The Cut - The New Dad Getting Laid While the Baby Naps https://www.thecut.com/article/new-sex-diaries-story-the-new-dad-getting-laid-as-the-baby-sleeps.html 

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview
00:34 - Katie Faust's Credibility and Focus
02:41 - The Disturbing Diary of a Gay Dad
03:57 - The Impact of Postpartum and Hormonal Changes on Fathers
08:00 - The Biological and Biblical Foundations of Marriage
11:01 - Adoption, Surrogacy, and the Natural Family
12:36 - The Cultural and Political Shift on Marriage Support
15:09 - Gay Marriage and the Victimhood Narrative
20:17 - Children as Victims of Policy and Cultural Changes
22:41 - The Redefinition of Parenthood Laws
26:27 - The Role of Education and School Choice
30:35 - The Fight Against Transgender Ideology
43:52 - The Impact of Immigration and American Identity
54:41 - The Cultural Roots of American Exceptionalism

Ways To Follow Katy Faust:

Website: https://thembeforeus.com/katy-faust/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katyfaustauthor/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyfaustofficial/ 
X: https://x.com/Katy_Faust 

In this episode, Alex Clark from TPUSA discusses Charlie Kirk's legacy, the state of the conservative movement, and the importance of health and faith in politics. They explore how to unify different political factions and the ongoing battle against misinformation and hate.

Resources:

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Article on Tablet Magazine : https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/mohamed-atta-25-years-911

Aarons Post on X : https://x.com/aarbaer/status/2098428107149504800?s=20 

Chapters:

00:00- Introduction to the episode and guest Alex Clark
02:25- Charlie Kirk’s legacy and his grounding influence
04:17- The state of the conservative movement today
05:25- Why faith and activism matter for the future
08:20- The power of voter engagement and activism
09:38- Charlie Kirk’s spiritual growth and internal life
12:48- Dealing with opposition and hate towards Charlie Kirk
15:30- The political landscape after recent GOP conventions
16:46- The alliance between Christian conservatives and Maha
20:58- The importance of protecting Maha voters and issues
21:36- Closing remarks and upcoming events
22:40- Introduction to Samuel Say and his background
23:36- The biblical perspective on politics and culture
25:10- The importance of biblical worldview in all issues
27:36 - The danger of false teachings and deception
29:36 - The falsehood of workspace salvation and works-based theology
32:38 - The biblical view of salvation and grace
33:34 - The biblical understanding of love and hate
39:51 - The dog whistle language in political discourse
41:00 - The deception in political rhetoric about oppression
44:54 - Reflections on 9/11 and its impact
45:21 - Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s analysis of Islam and Western culture
47:16 - The threat of Islam and its worldview
49:34 - The challenge of religious freedom and Islam
54:09 - The concept of worldview and religious liberty
55:20 - The American creed and biblical principles
59:56 - The importance of American values and immigration
01:02:28 - The true nature of Islam and its incompatibility with America
01:03:13 - Closing thoughts and future outlooks

Ways To Follow Alex Clark:

TPUSA: https://tpusa.com/contributor/alexclark/page/3/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realalexclark/?hl=en 
Podcast: https://tpusa.com/shows/culture-apothecary/

The Narrative Podcast is relaunching with new hosts and a focus on national stories impacting culture, politics, and the church. In this episode, Aaron Bear announces the return, introduces guest Alex Clark, and discusses Charlie Kirk's legacy and the future of conservative media.

This episode explores the shocking findings of the 'Wolves in White Coats' report, revealing how financial motives and systemic failures have fueled the exploitation of children in gender medicine. Experts discuss the fraud, ethical breaches, and the urgent need for accountability in healthcare.

Keywords

gender medicine, healthcare fraud, medical ethics, pediatric gender clinics, Medicaid fraud, medical billing, systemic corruption, child health, medical accountability, healthcare reform

Topics

The origins and spread of gender medicine fraud

Profit motives and financial incentives in healthcare

Systemic failures and professional association roles

Fraudulent billing practices and diagnostic code manipulation

Impact on children and families affected by gender treatments

Legal and political responses to healthcare fraud

The role of professional organizations and standards of care

The importance of accountability and systemic reform

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the 'Wolves in White Coats' report

00:30 The origins of gender medicine fraud

01:30 How systemic corruption allowed the spread

02:28 Profit motives fueling the crisis

04:22 The financial scale of gender treatment fraud

06:19 Medical ethics and the purpose of medicine

07:44 Lifetime costs and financial incentives for hospitals

09:10 Billing fraud and diagnostic code manipulation

14:25 The spike in endocrine disorder diagnoses

17:17 Misuse of diagnostic codes for fraud

20:43 The influence of professional organizations

22:37 The betrayal of trust by standards of care

24:05 Stories of harm and systemic failure

27:55 Legal and political accountability

30:48 The importance of voter awareness and accountability

33:04 The role of government agencies and whistleblowers

Delano Squires discusses his book 'The Vanishing Black Family' and explores the historical, cultural, and political factors contributing to the decline of the traditional black family structure. He emphasizes the importance of family revival and offers practical community and policy solutions.

Keywords

#Black Family, #Family Revival, #Welfare, #Feminism, #Marriage, #Policy, #Community Solutions, #Cultural Change

Key Topics

Historical impact of slavery on black families

Role of welfare and feminism in family decline

Cultural inertia and institutional resistance

Policy solutions for family revival

Community-based strategies for strengthening families

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Book Overview

01:50 Delano Squires' Background and Mission

04:10 Reception of the Book and Its Goals

05:51 The State of the Black Family Today

07:52 Historical Legacy of Slavery on Family Structure

09:46 Impact of Welfare and Feminism in the 1960s

12:13 The Rise of Non-Marital Birth Rates

13:59 Policy Barriers and Institutional Resistance

16:08 The Role of Black Leadership and Cultural Inertia

18:10 Practical Community and Family Strategies

20:04 Policy Recommendations and Future Steps

22:10 The Importance of Family in Cultural Identity

24:02 Addressing Systemic and Cultural Barriers

26:03 The Role of Churches and Community Organizations

27:57 The Power of Family Reunions and Legacy

29:59 Call to Action for Policy and Community Leaders

31:57 Practical Steps for Families and Communities

33:59 The Role of Education and Research in Family Revival

35:57 Closing Remarks and How to Support the Book

Resources

The Vanishing Black Family by Delano Squires - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Vanishing+Black+Family+Delano+Squires

Delano Squires on X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/DelanoSquires

Heritage Foundation - https://www.heritage.org

Guest links

Twitter - https://twitter.com/DelanoSquires

Website - https://www.heritage.org

Americans have stopped looking to the Bible for answers. We assume we already know the story. Dr. Adam Rasmussen joins The Narrative to reveal the data on biblical worldview and remind us that real understanding only starts when we trust and engage with the source.

More About Dr. Adam Rasmussen

As a Fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities at Arizona Christian University, Dr. Adam Rasmussen draws upon his 25 years of experience in Christian education to inspire students to thrive under the Lordship of Christ in all aspects of their lives. With a passion for helping students connect their faith with reason and culture, he guides them to make meaningful and relevant connections that go beyond mere academic study. Dr. Rasmussen is a magna cum laude graduate of Northwestern College, where he earned a BA in history. He also holds an MA in Educational Ministries from Wheaton College, as well as a PhD in Educational Studies with a focus on leadership and administration from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. His research interests include biblical literacy, educational ministries, and Christian apologetics.

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In this week's episode of The Narrative, David and Mike sit down with the Henry family to discuss a terrifying loophole in Ohio state law governing public locker rooms that exposed their daughter to predatory behavior. Their shocking testimony makes it clear why we're fighting for change in Ohio before it happens again. 

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You can do your part by taking 60 seconds to contact your legislator and urge them to pass HB249, the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act.

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In this week's episode of The Narrative, David and Mike discuss:

• The Save Ohio Sports Act, the bill that will target predatory mobile wagering by restricting sports betting exclusively to Ohio's four physical casinos.
• The landmark 6-3 Supreme Court decision that upholds Ohio's Save Women Sports Act that was passed to protect biological reality and sex-specific athletic categories.

After the news, the guys sit down with tech expert Devan Patel and dig into the Vatican’s landmark AI encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which transcends denominational lines because it is meant for anyone who cares about protecting human dignity, the value of hard work, and safeguarding the future of humanity from anti-human technology. While AI holds unprecedented power and potential as a revolutionary tool, its profound dangers require deep wisdom to navigate. To safely harness this technology, governments must enforce robust national security protocols and a strict legal "duty of care," while parents shield their children by practicing healthy digital habits in the home.

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More About Devan Patel

Devan Patel is a lawyer and political strategist in Washington, DC. He serves as the visiting fellow for tech ethics and democracy at the Joseph Rainey Center. Previously, he served as counsel and managing director of public policy at Allegiance Strategies as well as the senior advisor of public policy and ethics at American Security Fund, where he emerged as a leading voice at the intersection of AI, national security, and Catholic ethics. He is an adjunct professor of law at Notre Dame Law School, a fellow at Notre Dame's de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, and an inaugural member of the Federalist Society's AI & Law Working Group. Devan has authored and negotiated state and federal legislation, built and deployed unlikely advocacy coalitions, and has spoken at or convened international AI ethics summits on four continents, including a summit he convened at the Vatican in dialogue with the Holy See's advisors on AI.

This week on The Narrative, Aaron and Mike discuss the MLB's backpedaling after threats over Pride gear compliance, a journalist's tantrum over the Success Sequence (a proven framework for poverty avoidance) because "Oprah didn't take that path," and the left's desperate fight over common-sense voter ID requirements.

After the news, Brad Littlejohn explains why conservatives must stop letting blind free-market absolutism dictate American life. True prosperity doesn't come from letting corporate elites maximize capital at the expense of our neighborhoods, but from intentional, pro-family policies that proactively help communities thrive. From championing child tax credits to pushing Ohio's App Store Accountability Act, Brad argues that the common good requires the government to put its thumb on the scale. True freedom means placing healthy constraints on the market so parents can successfully protect their kids and rebuild strong, stable homes.

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More About Brad Littlejohn

Brad Littlejohn (Ph.D., University of Edinburgh) is director of programs and education at American Compass. He founded and served for 10 years as president of The Davenant Institute. He has published and lectured extensively in the fields of Reformation history, Christian ethics, and political theology. You can find more of his writing at Substack. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, Rachel, and four children.