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The City of God podcast, hosted by Dr. Rob Pacienza—President and CEO of Coral Ridge Ministries—explores today’s cultural and political issues through a biblical lens. Each week, Dr. Pacienza interviews leading voices in theology, politics, and public life to help Christians engage the world without compromising truth. Produced in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture, City of God equips believers to live faithfully and stand boldly in an upside down world. Episodes are available in both video and audio formats and offer clear, gospel-centered insight on the most pressing issues of our day.
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Is America headed toward renewal—or decline?
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the stakes could not be higher.
In this powerful episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with author, historian, and cultural commentator Os Guinness to examine the future of the American experiment… and what it will take to preserve it.
Drawing from his latest work on America’s founding and future, Guinness argues that while free societies are rare in history, lasting free societies are even rarer. America now stands at a pivotal crossroads.
From the rise of global authoritarianism to the erosion of biblical principles at home, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink what truly made America great in the first place and whether those foundations can be recovered.
You’ll hear about:
- Why America’s 250th anniversary is a defining moment in world history
● What made America unique and why those principles have been largely forgotten
● The growing global threat of authoritarianism and why freedom is at risk
● The difference between the American Revolution (1776) and the French Revolution (1789)
● Why freedom, if misunderstood, can ultimately destroy itself
● The urgent need for a national “homecoming” back to truth, faith, and first principles
Guinness makes a compelling case that America’s strength cannot be measured by military or economic power alone, but by a spirit of freedom rooted in faith.
As the nation looks ahead to July 4, 2026, this episode calls Christians to move beyond outrage and rediscover their role as guardians of truth, freedom, and moral clarity.
👉 Watch now and share this episode with someone who cares about the future of America.
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