Opinion

Just in time for America’s 250th anniversary, Bunni Pounds and the team at Christian Engaged are gearing up for a massive Scripture-based event this spring—“America Reads the Bible.” I spoke with Bunni Pounds for a radio segment about this upcoming event. She told our listeners: “On April 18-25, we’re going to be in Washington, D.C. […]

Topic: Some Insights on Ben Franklin. One of our key founding fathers was Ben Franklin. Although he was not an orthodox Christian, he did make a passionate speech on behalf of prayer during the Constitutional convention. That speech may well have broken through a logjam in the proceedings. Recently, historian Jane Cook, a former White […]

Topic: Jefferson and the God Who Gave Us Liberty. We often hear today that many of our founding fathers were essentially unbelievers. A prime example is Thomas Jefferson/ Yet he wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, which says our rights come from the Creator. When it comes to Jefferson and his faith, […]

Various media appearances of Jerry Newcombe, mostly on America’s Christian roots… Recent interviews or participation on various outlets, etc. Note: Immense thanks to Sarah Kittle for helping to line up so many of these interviews. ***Eric Metaxas interviewed Jerry Newcombe for Presidents’ Day 2026. ***2 online devotionals by Lynette Kittle for Salem for Presidents’ Day […]

Topic: Renewing American Education. Author Stephen McDowell is the president and co-founder of the Providence Foundation, and he often leads tours on our nation’s Christian roots, including in the D.C. area. I’m Jerry Newcome, executive director of Providence Forum (a division of Coral Ridge Ministries), and today we welcome back author and Christian tour director, […]