Transcript [00:00] about the event we're going to have on [00:01] Thursday evening celebrating America's I [00:05] got to look at it because I can't say [00:06] it. It's a mouthful. Semiquincentennial [00:10] celebration. Um and the 250th you know [00:14] this country was founded on solid [00:17] Judeo-Christian [00:19] principles. That's the bedrock of who we [00:21] are. Matter of fact, we all know the [00:23] John Adams quote paraphrasing. He says [00:25] that that our democracy, our our [00:27] constitutional republic is ill equipped [00:31] to for anything other than a religious [00:34] and moral society. And so [snorts] [00:36] we're just excited that we're a part of [00:38] this. We have been working uh for almost [00:41] a year now since we came out of last [00:43] NRB, NRB 2025. uh we started to have the [00:46] first conversations with the White [00:48] House's America 250 team, the team that [00:51] was put together uh to make this event [00:54] come about. And I'm excited to say that [00:56] as they did this this fall and then [00:59] worked through uh a number of different [01:01] initiatives, they are now have a new [01:03] partner on board. If you haven't heard [01:05] of the Freedom 250 team, well, you're [01:08] about to hear all about them. With us [01:10] today is Rachel Jurley. Rachel is the [01:14] chief partnership officer for Freedom [01:17] 250. This is a nonprofit that's [01:19] supporting America's semiquincentennial [01:22] celebration. Uh look, Grace, you got a [01:25] great background. Previously, she was a [01:27] part of the A250 team, managing the [01:30] licensing and brand partnerships. Uh [01:32] that's how she supported it. She's also [01:34] a founder of Right-Hand Brand. She's [01:36] worked with brands like Walmart, Gap, [01:39] Old Navy, QVC, Macy's, and this is the [01:43] best. She's a mother of three. So, we're [01:46] excited to have you with us today, [01:48] Rachel. Welcome. [01:49] >> Thank you so much, Troy. It is such an [01:51] honor to be here with all the national [01:53] religious broadcasters because the story [01:55] of America's founding is inseparable [01:57] from the story of faith as you [01:59] mentioned. So, we're so excited to talk [02:01] about the semi semi-quincentennial [02:03] or as the president sometimes says the [02:05] super centennial [02:07] >> superentennial [02:07] >> and all the ways that we can partner on [02:09] that. [02:10] >> Well, help our group understand uh what [02:13] freedom 250 is and what you guys are [02:16] doing. [02:17] >> Absolutely. So perhaps the best way to [02:20] share with all of you what we have going [02:22] on is I'm going to share a few slides [02:24] that give you images and I'll give you a [02:26] brief overview of some of the tent pole [02:28] events we have in the year to come. And [02:29] these are not the only things we're [02:31] doing because we have amazing partners [02:33] like you who are you're doing your your [02:36] salute to 250 night down at the [02:38] convention which we love. And there's a [02:40] lot of things like that. So, expose and [02:44] local events and trains getting wrapped [02:46] with the semi-quincentennial flag and [02:48] all sorts of things, but these are the [02:50] events that I'm most excited about. And [02:51] one in particular, I think is a real [02:54] call to action for your community. So, [02:56] let me share. [02:58] Is everyone seeing the president? Do we [03:02] have the slides up? Perfect. Okay. [03:05] >> I can see them. [03:06] >> Awesome. Um, Freedom 250 is our [03:09] celebration of the triumph of the [03:11] American spirit and the president just [03:14] established it in December. You can go [03:16] on Twitter and see his whole address to [03:18] the nation. But there was an opportunity [03:21] for an execution of the [03:23] semi-quincentennial that matched what he [03:25] talked about on the campaign trail, [03:27] which was gigantic, memorable events, [03:29] once in a generation moments where we [03:31] reflect on our history and we charge [03:33] forward, just renewing our commitment to [03:36] what matters for the next 250 years. So, [03:38] I'll skip over that and show you some of [03:40] the things you'll want to mark your [03:42] calendar for. This one already happened. [03:45] I hope that some of you caught the [03:47] Washington Monument lighting and [03:48] projection show. It was for five nights [03:51] starting on December 31st. Fireworks, [03:54] two of those nights, and we told the [03:55] story of America, projecting it with [03:57] these special projectors on all four [03:59] sides of the monument. Now, we're [04:02] reformatting it. We're hoping that it [04:03] can move to other iconic locations [04:05] around the country. But it was amazing [04:08] when you think about all that this [04:09] country has given to the world. Whether [04:12] it's Ben Franklin's kite getting struck [04:15] by lightning and the discovery of [04:16] electricity through the internet. I [04:18] mean, and now the AI race. There's a lot [04:21] to be grateful for, and it was an [04:23] awesome way to kick off the year. The [04:25] freedom trucks are rolling. So, this is [04:27] a mobile museum. There are six of them. [04:30] These big 16-wheeler trucks. They find a [04:33] location. They set up for 2 days. and it [04:35] takes about two hours to expand it. [04:37] There are some treasures from the [04:38] Smithsonian inside and the story of [04:41] America. All six of them will be on the [04:43] road by March 16th, which is when they [04:46] push off from the south lawn of the [04:48] White House. And these trucks you can [04:51] request for events like yours, we can [04:54] share the link for that. So, if there's [04:55] a big gathering in your community, [04:57] whether you're hosting it or not, maybe [04:59] it's a county fair that you're reporting [05:01] from, or maybe it's a huge church event, [05:04] and you want to request a freedom truck, [05:05] we'd love for you to to submit that so [05:07] that we can make sure that they are [05:09] fully deployed the full year. [05:13] This is the event I want to spend the [05:14] most time on because I think there's the [05:16] most opportunity here. The president [05:18] talked about this yesterday at the [05:19] National Prayer Breakfast. We're calling [05:21] it rededicate 250 and it is an [05:25] invitation and a mission. We feel so [05:27] excited about what's going on um in this [05:30] country in our religious communities [05:32] that we have built a full day sunrise to [05:36] sundown worship, prayer, music, [05:39] testimonies, national reflection. The [05:42] heart behind it is simple. As we [05:44] approach America's 250th, we want to [05:45] pause, pray, and recommmit. And that is [05:49] not a slogan, not a momentary emotion, [05:51] but we want the type of faith, humility, [05:53] and moral courage that is going to hold [05:55] this nation together for the next 250 [05:57] years. We hope that a lot of people can [06:00] make it to this event. We are expecting [06:01] about 2 million people, but we're also [06:03] offering it to be livereamed to [06:06] churches, to broadcasters, to whomever [06:09] would like to. And we are accepting [06:10] press at this event. There will be an [06:11] area if you want to come and do your [06:13] podcast. If you want to come and [06:15] broadcast to your viewers, we would love [06:18] to have you. And so, more information [06:19] about this will be released in the [06:21] coming days. Like I said, the president [06:22] just announced it yesterday, but keep [06:25] your eye on our website. We just [06:26] launched the rededicate 250 page and [06:29] there will be a place to request getting [06:32] involved there. We also need volunteers. [06:34] So, that's a great call to action for [06:35] your listeners to attend, but also to [06:38] volunteer. And as we work through what [06:41] the highle picture of the day looks [06:43] like, we are going to have popular [06:45] Christian artists and worship bands. [06:47] We'll have pastors and clergy. We're [06:49] reaching out to all of our Instagram [06:51] favorites. Um, but also real people with [06:54] real stories of faith and [06:55] transformation. And you guys know those [06:57] stories better than anyone. So, we are [07:00] expecting dignitaries to attend. You can [07:02] imagine who they might be. And as those [07:05] are confirmed, we'll share that [07:06] information. But this is a public open [07:09] to all component. Some of it will be [07:11] ticketed closest to the stage for [07:12] security reasons. But attend in person, [07:16] watch via live stream, volunteer, and [07:19] help spread the story in the leadup. We [07:22] would love a storytelling runway heading [07:24] into May 17th. Whether it's 250 people [07:29] um committing to attend from your area, [07:31] sharing testimonies, spotlighting [07:34] partners, prayer prompts for America, [07:37] but there there is no exclusivity on [07:39] this. We want everyone to be involved. [07:41] It is an all hands-on deck type of [07:43] thing. So, if you'd like to get [07:45] involved, certainly reach out to us. [07:47] Partnerships at freedom250.org. [07:52] Memorial Day will also have a really [07:54] solemn um special moment. It begins with [07:58] a Memorial Day parade, which Washington [07:59] DC always does, but in this case, it [08:02] will be far bigger than any year in the [08:05] past. We're welcoming veterans from all [08:08] 50 states. We have stories that have [08:11] never been told before. And of course, [08:13] enormous amount of information has been [08:15] declassified in the last few years. So, [08:17] we're issuing some long overdue [08:19] recognition for moments of bravery. a [08:21] that parade goes all the way um down [08:24] Constitution and then into Arlington [08:27] Cemetery. We'll have the president's [08:29] usual moments of reflection and then a [08:32] beautiful program in the amphitheater [08:34] that just recognizes the legacy and [08:36] lineage of the service members in our [08:38] country. [08:41] June 14th, Flag Day is Fight Day in [08:43] America. The UFC is putting on their [08:46] fight on the South Lawn. [08:48] This, I think, is probably our other [08:51] signature event that you will want to [08:53] cover. We call it the Great American [08:55] State Fair, and we envision it to be [08:57] like a world's fair for states. It runs [09:00] from June 25th to July 10th, so two full [09:03] weeks. It is the entire National Mall, [09:05] so it goes all the way from the capital [09:07] to the Washington Monument. There will [09:09] be vibrant bow art style pavilions [09:11] representing every US state and [09:13] territory. They will also have larger [09:16] pavilions representing themes like the [09:18] arts, innovation, faith and family, [09:22] American workers, agriculture, and now [09:24] made in America. We've also got four [09:26] main stages that will host a dynamic [09:28] schedule of performances, awards, [09:31] whether it's bigname talent, local [09:32] bands, classic food, carnival rides. [09:35] It's going to be an incredible [09:37] experience. If you can make it for this, [09:40] it will also overlap with the FIFA [09:42] FanFest, which I think is next in my [09:44] deck. The World Cup coming to America [09:46] this year, of course, and this is [09:47] actually longer than the World's Fair [09:49] and adjacent. So, you can watch the [09:51] World Cup game. You can ride the giant [09:53] ferris wheel. It's going to be a [09:54] fantastic couple of weeks that also [09:57] overlaps the 4th of July. But before [10:00] that, July 1st, I just wanted to make a [10:02] note that Teddy Roosevelt is finally [10:04] getting his own presidential library. [10:07] It'll be in Madora, North Dakota. Um, [10:10] where there's some amazing history. I [10:12] don't know how many people know the [10:14] story of Teddy Roosevelt, but one of my [10:16] favorite stories about him, which this [10:17] is actually the anniversary of, was he [10:19] lost his wife and his mother in the same [10:22] day. His wife died in childbirth, and he [10:25] handed the baby to his sister, which was [10:27] common at the time, and he rode the [10:29] train as far west as he could go. and he [10:31] stepped off and he continued on foot and [10:33] he landed in Madora, North Dakota and he [10:36] set up camp there and kind of became the [10:38] Teddy Roosevelt that now we think of [10:40] when we picture this man and this [10:41] president. And on that spot they're [10:44] building this library, an incredible [10:46] view of the bad lands. We're so excited [10:48] for it to open, but his story is [10:51] certainly one that could become a very [10:53] powerful testimony for the role of faith [10:55] in life. [10:58] July 4th, the day is a little [11:00] bifurcated. We're spending the morning, [11:02] the president will be in New York um [11:04] observing the International Naval [11:06] Review. So, we are having ceremonial [11:09] ships from 32 nations come to New York. [11:13] In addition to some of our own Navy [11:15] vessels, we'll also have flyovers. Um [11:18] following all of that is the parade of [11:20] sail led by the tall ships, which is one [11:22] of the most memorable parts of the [11:24] bicesentennial. And we're so delighted [11:26] that they're back. Um, they called it [11:28] Operation Sail in 1964, getting all [11:31] these boats back on the water, and now [11:32] they're calling it Sail Forth, which I [11:35] love. They'll start going up the east [11:36] coast, and they actually have six harbor [11:38] locations they're going to dock on the [11:40] way to New York, starting in New [11:42] Orleans, and then going around Florida [11:44] and up the east. So, you might get to [11:46] see them somewhere close to you. But, if [11:47] you're in New York Harbor, it's going to [11:50] be quite a spectacle. I think they're up [11:52] to 50 wooden ships, and that's more than [11:55] when the British invaded. So, New York [11:57] Harbor is about to have a real throwback [11:59] moment. [12:00] In the afternoon, we go back to DC. [12:02] There will be the full curated onstage [12:05] performance, which is set up similar to [12:07] an inauguration, [12:10] top performing artist, remarks, and then [12:13] we're closing it out with the largest [12:16] fireworks show ever. The Guinness Book [12:19] of World Records will be on hand to [12:20] record that, but it is going to be [12:23] incredible. I've heard 14 different [12:25] launch sites telling the story of [12:27] America as it moves around the cap. So, [12:30] this will be a huge national showcase of [12:32] history, talent, and spectacle. And if [12:34] you're in Washington DC, we really hope [12:36] you join us for it. Most of the crowd [12:38] here will happen um in the area [12:40] surrounding the Washington Monument all [12:42] the way to the Lincoln Memorial. So, on [12:44] either sides of the reflecting pool, [12:46] sharing those fireworks together will be [12:48] an incredible moment of unity. [12:51] And this one was just launched on [12:53] Friday. We're so excited that the fine [12:56] people at Indie Car are hosting the [12:58] Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The city will be [13:01] shut down for a race around the National [13:04] Mall. More details are going to be [13:06] released, but this is free and open to [13:08] the public and it'll be a really fun [13:10] day. That's August 21st to 23rd. [13:14] And then our last fullyannounced event [13:16] is called the Patriot Games. It is a [13:19] made for TV 4-day competition for high [13:22] school athletes, one man and one woman [13:24] from every state and each pair will be [13:27] coupled with a coach. So, there's an NFL [13:29] draft style component in the very [13:32] beginning where maybe this pair will be [13:33] matched with um a Navy Seal, maybe a [13:38] professional athlete, maybe a [13:39] professional athlete who's retired but [13:41] is one of the all-time greats. Maybe [13:43] it's a cabinet secretary. Um, it's going [13:46] to be an incredible four days of [13:47] competition. The last round, someone [13:50] will win a $250,000 prize. So, those are [13:54] some of the events that we are doing [13:56] this year. Of course, to your audience, [13:59] I think rededicate 250 would be a really [14:02] special way to get involved um to come [14:05] live report from it, to stream portions [14:07] of it. However you envision um [14:11] supporting that event, we're like we're [14:12] all ears. our we always say our only [14:15] limit is our bandwidth because our [14:16] imaginations are going crazy coming up [14:19] with ways to celebrate America this [14:21] year. [14:23] >> That's I mean it really is exciting to [14:25] to see everything you guys are doing. I [14:28] mean I've been excited since we sort of [14:30] heard the preliminary stuff as you said [14:32] six nine months ago and now to see it [14:34] all coming to fruition and of course we [14:36] all know how the president is. He throws [14:39] new things out there and everybody jumps [14:41] and scrambles and that's great. We love [14:43] him for that. Tell us a little bit more [14:45] if our churches, if our communicators, [14:49] if they want to get involved, where [14:51] should they go and how do they do that? [14:53] >> Yeah, absolutely. Well, you can always [14:55] reach out to us at any time at [14:56] partnershipsfreedom250.org [14:58] and we can air traffic control special [15:00] situations. Like if you um have a great [15:04] relationship with a Christian performing [15:05] artist who you think should really be [15:07] performing at rededicate 250, we can [15:09] intake that information and land it with [15:11] the talent team. But there's a website [15:14] that has just launched specific to [15:16] Rededicate 250 and on there is a contact [15:20] email for the Rededicate event planning [15:22] team. So if it's events related, that's [15:24] probably the best way to go. And if it's [15:26] more specific, maybe you want to offer [15:28] inkind support. Like maybe you want to [15:31] sponsor a prayer card for everyone that [15:33] attends. Like we would love to partner [15:35] with you on things like that. And that [15:37] email is partnerships@freedom250.org. [15:41] >> Right? because there's not only is there [15:43] opportunities for uh our ministries to, [15:46] you know, be a part of streaming it and [15:48] letting people know about this to to [15:50] help get the awareness out and to [15:52] volunteer. There's also opportunities to [15:55] sponsor and be a little bit more uh [15:58] active in each of these events, [16:01] >> right? So, the events team has put [16:02] together an awesome list of all the ways [16:04] that they want to serve people who [16:06] attend this event. And some of them are [16:08] things like they'd love to have a tent [16:10] that supports families, specifically [16:12] babies. So if you need to change a [16:14] diaper or you run out of formula or you [16:16] need a place to store or pump, there's a [16:18] place for that. And if there's someone [16:20] that um has on their heart their [16:22] ministry focuses on children and they [16:24] want to provide the volunteers and [16:25] materials for that booth, like we would [16:27] love to partner with you on those [16:28] things. Maybe there's something else, [16:30] another way that you envision serving [16:31] the people that are coming to Pray for [16:33] America. We'd love to hear those ideas. [16:35] We aren't necessarily looking for hard [16:37] sponsorship dollars on this, [16:39] >> right? [16:40] >> Um we're looking for genuine partners [16:42] who are an organic fit for the mission, [16:45] >> right? That can do, you know, some [16:48] services and some great uh uh ministries [16:51] on site that really can help people who [16:52] are there. You're going to have huge [16:54] crowds there. They're going to need a [16:55] lot of support. [16:56] >> Absolutely. [16:58] you know, from one of the things that's [16:59] really from the beginning of our first [17:01] conversations with the American 250 team [17:04] was that how important it was for the [17:06] administration that the the the [17:09] foundation of faith and that faith [17:11] played a role in all of these events. [17:13] Can you talk about that briefly? [17:15] >> Absolutely. So, America 250 still has [17:19] their five tent pull initiatives, but [17:21] none of them are faith centric. And we [17:23] felt like especially in the first [17:24] administration with the White House [17:26] faith office, it was going to be [17:27] important to make sure that we were [17:29] focused on the things that mattered. [17:31] This event was one of the first ideas. [17:33] Of course, America Praise, which I think [17:34] you guys will hear about soon as well, [17:37] um is another one of them. But if you [17:39] have specific initiatives that we can [17:41] tie to this, so it is not a one-day only [17:43] thing. Examples of this, the Museum of [17:46] the Bible is reading the Bible aloud for [17:48] seven straight days, 24 hours a day to [17:50] get through it cover to cover. We love [17:53] that. Like, let's make it a Freedom 250 [17:55] partner event. Let's tie all of these [17:57] missions together to make it a full year [18:00] of revival in America. And you know that [18:03] that faith is central to the success of [18:05] America is a miracle. It should have [18:08] never happened um the way that it did. [18:10] and we are just what have we done with [18:12] the blessings we've inherited and how do [18:14] we pass along not just a prosperous [18:16] nation but a virtuous one to the next [18:18] generation and that's what this year is [18:20] about. [18:21] >> Yeah. And that's so exciting that you [18:23] know we're a part of uh America reads [18:26] the Bible. U we'll be announcing that at [18:28] our opening session as well uh for [18:31] churches to get uh with that. We were [18:32] hoping to have Matt Potter with us today [18:34] from pray.com. They are leading up the [18:37] America Praise effort. So, we're going [18:39] to talk about that, too. Uh, we'll talk [18:42] about it both at our A250 event and at [18:44] the NRB convention. So, you'll be able [18:47] to get more information on both of [18:48] those. But, I think the exciting thing, [18:50] as you said, you guys are willing to [18:52] partner with and want to know these [18:55] other events. And so, your events, you [18:57] can have events in your own community [18:59] and in your own church, in your [19:00] backyard. Oh, by the way, I don't know [19:02] if you know or not, we actually get the [19:04] first truck at NRB. Um, we're on early, [19:08] so if you got want to get a view of the [19:10] truck, it'll be on our exhibit floor. [19:12] Um, we'll be the first one of the We [19:14] will be the first place. It's actually [19:16] rolled out to um before it leaves the [19:19] the lawn. As as you said earlier, we [19:21] were talking about it March 16th. Those [19:23] trucks are going to get dedicated and [19:24] headed out. It just happens to be my [19:26] birthday, so we'll we'll celebrate it [19:28] that way. Um, so just again, just let [19:32] people know this is so exciting. um in [19:35] so many events and and like you said, [19:38] even at the um the the America's fair, [19:41] the big uh fair we're having, you talked [19:43] about there's going to be a faith [19:45] component. Even within that, there are [19:46] going to be elements that people can get [19:48] involved with. Um so, we just want to [19:51] encourage you all out there that this is [19:53] this is not just uh a a small group [19:57] celebration. We want this to be a [19:58] national celebration. We want these [20:00] things to be going on all over the [20:02] country. and your group has a ton of [20:05] resources that people can use. Can you [20:07] talk about that? [20:08] >> Absolutely. So, the first thing is that [20:10] we would be happy to have you all as [20:12] partners individually and obviously [20:15] already collectively we have the NRB [20:17] logo on our website. But if you're going [20:20] to do something to celebrate the [20:21] semi-quincentennial, maybe it's a minute [20:23] every day that you pray for America. [20:26] Maybe it's a reflection on this day in [20:28] history. Maybe it's highlighting 250 um [20:31] testimonies or some other challenge that [20:33] ties to 250. We'd love to sign anou with [20:36] you that that says that we are partners [20:39] that allows you to use our logo and name [20:42] to co-brand this movement because we [20:45] recognize that for the faith community [20:48] and especially for our religious [20:49] broadcasters, this moment really matters [20:51] and we're only going to be able to carry [20:53] this torch as long and as far as you [20:56] help us. You've carried this moral and [20:58] spiritual voice of the nation through [21:00] wars and revivals and cultural shifts [21:03] and technological revolutions. And now [21:05] that we're at 250 years of America, [21:08] we're called to celebrate that history [21:09] and tell the truth about our foundation [21:12] and boldly renew these principles that [21:14] made this country that unlikely miracle [21:17] that we talked about. So, if you have [21:19] ideas that we haven't considered, we're [21:22] open to them. We would love for you to [21:25] do as much as you are willing. And so [21:28] whether it ties to one of these events, [21:29] which we've talked about how you can get [21:31] in touch with us, or you have a totally [21:32] new idea, either just for your outlet or [21:34] for everyone in general, we will amplify [21:37] amplify amplify. So certainly get in [21:40] touch um and we'll come up with [21:42] something special for you. [21:44] >> So listen everybody out there, there are [21:46] some great opportunities for us. uh this [21:49] is it's really for us it's a once in [21:51] a-lifetime opportunity uh to be able to [21:53] do this and to be able to celebrate as [21:56] as we said the Christian foundation of [21:59] this country the underpendings of this [22:01] country it's a great chance for us to do [22:04] a number of ministries a great chance to [22:06] get the gospel message out and to serve [22:09] people of America everybody from [22:10] veterans uh on down the line I'm a Navy [22:14] veteran so I'm excited about the Navy [22:15] day I'm excited about the memorial [22:18] uh weekend events that are going on. But [22:20] I'm also excited that all of the [22:22] churches across this country, Christian [22:25] communicators podcasters bloggers I [22:28] just happened to have a screening of a [22:29] wonderful documentary that's going to [22:31] come out later this year uh on the [22:33] relationship of the of the Great [22:35] Awakening, George Whitfield and Benjamin [22:38] Franklin, and how much that played a [22:40] role into our constitution, into the [22:43] freedoms that we have and that we hold [22:45] as a as a country. So there are a number [22:48] of wonderful things going on and um it's [22:51] just it's almost unprecedented that you [22:54] guys and the government is asking for [22:56] and offering partnerships in this way. [22:59] So I just want to I want to thank you [23:01] for that and thank you for all the work [23:03] that you're doing. I can't remember if [23:05] we said we were going to do any Q&A, but [23:07] I think we've got a lot popped up. We [23:09] can you can get questions to us or you [23:12] or we'll help you get connected with the [23:15] uh Freedom 250 partnership team. Uh [23:18] Rachel and her team will help you with [23:19] all with all of that. That'll be great. [23:21] You can find uh some backup stuff here [23:24] on the NRB website or just reach out to [23:26] us. I I know we're coming to I think [23:29] we're coming up to our time. I'm going [23:30] to give you a last word and then we want [23:33] I want to pray for you and all of your [23:36] team and your work that you're doing. [23:38] It's just it's incredible. I know your [23:40] faith. I know uh how much you are [23:43] personally invested into this. Not just [23:46] a this is not just a job. You you you're [23:49] right on the front lines of celebrating [23:51] a monumental moment for our country and [23:55] for faith in this country. And it could [23:57] be a chance for us Christians out there. [24:00] This could be another catalyst to the [24:03] great awakening in this country. God is [24:05] not done with America yet. Uh we are the [24:09] beacon of light still around the globe [24:11] around the world. The American dream is [24:14] still the dream that everybody aspires [24:16] to and we in the faith community have a [24:19] chance to bring that back to the [24:21] forefront and to bring that kind of that [24:25] kind of excitement and that kind of [24:27] incentive and initiative back to this [24:30] country laying on the foundation of the [24:33] Christian scriptures and the gospels. [24:35] Here you go. Last word to you. [24:38] >> I would just say please pray that this [24:40] would be a unifying moment and not a [24:42] divisive one. That hearts would be [24:43] softened, that conversations would be [24:45] honest, and that Americans, especially [24:48] the next generation, would rediscover [24:50] that freedom only flourishes when it's [24:52] grounded in faith. So, we're so grateful [24:54] for your support in this event, and [24:56] we'll be praying for you as you guys get [24:58] together really soon in Nashville. [25:01] >> Oh, that is so well said. uh that this [25:04] event to be an event, a unifying event [25:07] across the country. Uh maybe even this [25:10] event unifying around the globe and [25:12] unifying around the faith and the [25:14] foundation, the the principles, the [25:17] morality, the ethics, the values that we [25:21] as Americans hold dear and so much is [25:24] trying to divide us. Let's have this to [25:26] be an event that actually brings us [25:28] together. So, let me pray. I'm going to [25:31] pray for the Freedom 250 team and for uh [25:34] all the work they're doing and um we're [25:37] just going to ask God's blessing on this [25:38] all. [25:39] >> Thank you. [25:40] >> Dearly Father, we just thank you for [25:43] your mercy on this country. It is by no [25:47] accident that if you if you Lord are so [25:50] concerned that a sparrow doesn't fall [25:52] from the sky without you knowing that we [25:54] know that this great country did not [25:56] rise without your providence and without [25:59] your hand Lord. And we pray Lord that [26:03] this country can be rededicated back to [26:06] those founding principles, back to that [26:10] core and that foundation of morality and [26:14] values and ethics that we held so dear [26:18] and we find in your scriptures and in [26:20] your word. Lord, I pray for the Freedom [26:23] 250 team. I pray for every one of them [26:26] that you would continue to give them [26:27] wisdom, to give them strength. Lord, I [26:30] know how much it takes to pull off all [26:32] these events. Give them strength. Give [26:34] them extra energy. Give them favor, [26:37] Lord, with all of the people that they [26:39] have to deal with. But Lord, as as we [26:42] said it here, may this event be an event [26:46] above all things that unifies this [26:49] nation once again, brings it back [26:52] together to be a light for the whole [26:55] world to be a beacon of hope that people [26:59] can look at and lean into and know that [27:02] the foundation it is on is the gospel of [27:05] Jesus Christ. And so Lord, we pray that [27:09] all that it does, all that it recognizes [27:12] for America, [27:14] Lord, the thing it recognizes most [27:17] is your hand and gives Lord the right [27:22] worship to your glory. And I pray it in [27:26] Christ's name. Amen. [27:28] >> Amen. [27:29] >> Well, thank you again so much for being [27:31] with us. Uh, man, I'm just more excited [27:35] than ever for this. Um, and again, for [27:38] all of you out there, we will have all [27:40] of the information for you to be able to [27:42] reach out uh to Rachel, to the Freedom [27:45] 250 partnership team, and to get [27:47] involved with these events. And I just [27:49] really do want to encourage you, um, [27:52] please, please, uh, get involved, [27:54] volunteer. It's a great opportunity for [27:56] us all. We'll see you all in just a [28:00] little less than two weeks now here in [28:02] Nashville, Tennessee for the annual NRB [28:06] 2026 International [28:09] uh media conference. And we are excited. [28:12] We have I can tease we have some really [28:15] really fun announcements coming up for [28:18] our A250 event. So keep an eye on your [28:20] your inbox. They're going to be out [28:22] soon. You're going to you're going to [28:24] really love who the speakers are going [28:25] to be. Thank you for being with us [28:27] today.
