In this special recap episode, Justin, Braden, and Tessa share their transformative experience from a recent trip to Washington, D.C., where a group of faith leaders were invited to engage with government officials and explore what it means to be salt and light in the public square. The team walks through their visits to the U.S. Capitol, the Israeli Embassy, the Museum of the Bible, and the Spy Museum, sharing the history, the highlights, and the hard moments — including viewing raw footage of the October 7th atrocities when Hamas terrorists invaded Israel. They discuss the biblical mandate for Christians to engage in civic life, the sobering reality that only 29% of evangelicals are even registered to vote, and why leaving the public square to others is not an option for faithful believers. The conversation also tackles the tension between different theological camps on how Christians should approach legislation and government, all while keeping the focus on the local church as the true engine of cultural change. Whether you're a pastor, a student, or a parent, this episode challenges you to consider what faithfulness looks like in your own sphere — and why the next generation depends on what you do today.

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Verses Mentioned:

• Matthew 5:16
• Isaiah 9:6-7
• Jeremiah 18
• Jeremiah 29
• Exodus 20:13
• Nehemiah 9
• Esther 4:14
• 2 Kings 22
• Romans 1
• Romans 10
• Galatians 5
• Matthew 16:18

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