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The Trump Administration’s Favorite Fake Prayer Story

In September, the White House launched a new “America Prays” initiative to encourage Americans to gather together “with at least 10 people” and devote…

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Pentagon Preachers Proclaim a Lord of War

After the ambush on National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced he would send 500 more troops to the…

Dec 1 •

November 2025

Weekly Roundup: Nov. 26

We’re sending out the roundup early this week so we can gobble up some stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and more.

Nov 26 •

Review & Giveaway: Thriving Church & Holy Disruption

The news continues to get bleaker.

Nov 25 •

Weekly Roundup: Nov. 21

Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week we published a piece about a special Advent focus and a look at the historical and present…

Nov 21 •

Christ the Christian Nationalist Sunday?

On Thursday, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially declare Nov. 23 as “Christ the King Sunday” in the Mitten State.

Nov 18 •

No Amazon for Advent

For many businesses, it’s almost the most wonderful time of year — the Christmas shopping season.

Nov 17 •

Weekly Roundup: Nov. 14

Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a reflection for Veterans Day that is free for anyone to read, paid subscribers to A…

Nov 14 •

The Church of the Department of Labor

Over the summer, the Trump administration released a report purporting to uncover the “anti-Christian bias” in the federal government during the Biden…

Nov 13 •

We called it the “war to end all wars.” Until a bigger one came.

Nov 11 •

Weekly Roundup: Nov. 7

Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a report on Illinois State Police pepperballing a minister that is free for anyone to…

Nov 7 •

Mike Johnson Doesn’t Know ... Church-State Edition

One would think Speaker Mike Johnson has a lot of extra time these days to learn about what’s happening in the world.

Nov 6 •

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