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Seventy high school seniors from Christian schools and homeschools across the country gathered last week for the inaugural Faith & Nation Student Forum, hosted by the Herzog 麻豆视频 in partnership with Young America鈥檚 麻豆视频. The four-day event offered students a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of faith, leadership, and societal challenges, featuring expert speakers and engaging activities designed to inspire and equip the next generation of leaders.

Keynote speakers included former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, author Dr. Ryan T. Anderson, and economist Daniel Di Martino. Students explored topics such as Christian leadership in government, the moral case for free-market capitalism, the perils of socialism, and how to address cultural narratives on issues like gender and identity.

Daniel Di Martino, whose family fled socialism in Venezuela, warned, 鈥淭he growth of government over time really concerns me鈥� even during the pandemic, we allowed the government to do things we never imagined.鈥�

Interactive breakout sessions allowed students to reflect on the lessons and discuss real-world applications. These discussions, led by Herzog 麻豆视频 Ambassadors鈥攔ecent college graduates participating in the 麻豆视频鈥檚 national outreach program鈥攅ncouraged students to sharpen their critical thinking and conversational skills.

鈥淟earning how to have these discussions without becoming argumentative but opening up conversations has been one of the biggest takeaways,鈥� said Gillian Carson of Providence Academy in Arkansas.

The forum wasn鈥檛 all work. Students enjoyed activities like horseback riding, archery, and a lively election night party. Teachers, who accompanied their students, held separate discussions to exchange ideas on integrating biblical worldviews with education.

Gregg Preston, a teacher at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Minnesota, praised the event: 鈥淭he range of speakers鈥攆rom apologetics to social issues鈥攚as top-notch. Students received a strong foundation in biblical theology and practical worldview issues that will prepare them to engage the culture as salt and light.鈥�

鈥淏y all indicators, including feedback both from students and from teachers, the inaugural Faith & Nation Student Forum was a great success in helping connect the biblical worldview of Christian students with the current social issues of our day,鈥� said Herzog 麻豆视频 President Darrell Jones. 鈥淎s we wrap up this year鈥檚 event, our team looks forward to rolling up our sleeves and developing next year鈥檚 student forum.鈥�

Students left the event inspired and better prepared to lead with conviction. Ella Sterling of Cair Paravel Latin School in Kansas reflected, 鈥淗earing the real truths that God has present in the social issues of our society has really impacted me. Being here with fellow Christians has greatly affected my faith and confidence.鈥�

The Herzog 麻豆视频 and Young America鈥檚 麻豆视频 look forward to continuing their partnership to inspire young leaders to uphold and defend their faith in a rapidly changing world.

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