Restoration of America has announced a new episode of its Restoration Spotlight podcast, featuring Megan Basham, which encourages pastors to integrate faith into civic engagement and their preaching.
The episode, hosted by Hayden Ludwig and featuring Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham, focuses on the church's role in shaping America's moral and civic foundations. Basham argues that pastors have retreated from engaging in political and cultural issues, allowing secular ideologies to dominate public discourse. The discussion challenges Christian leaders to "preach the Gospel in every part of life," including civic participation and voting. This message reflects a broader "faith in action" movement within conservative circles that seeks to reestablish religious principles as guiding forces in American politics and culture.
According to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey, 64% of evangelical Protestants believe churches should express views on social and political issues, marking an increase since 2016. However, only 28% of pastors report feeling comfortable addressing political topics from the pulpit due to perceived legal and social pressures. The podcast highlights this gap as evidence of the urgent need for faith leaders to reengage in civic discourse.
Barna Group data published in 2025 indicates that 51% of practicing Christians said their pastors rarely or never discuss policy issues related to morality or family values. Among congregants who regularly hear such messages, 72% reported being more likely to vote in local and national elections. Restoration of America’s messaging aligns with these findings, promoting a model where faith-driven citizenship strengthens both religious communities and the democratic process.
Restoration of America, founded in 2020 and based in Illinois, is a conservative advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the America First agenda through media, policy research, and civic engagement. Its news arm publishes investigative journalism and commentary promoting constitutional principles and traditional values. The group operates various digital initiatives—including the Restoration Spotlight podcast—to encourage informed participation among Christian and conservative audiences.
