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When the State Redefines What God Has Defined: A Special Message from Pastor Gary Hamrick
Wednesday, 7 October, 2026
The state thinks it can redefine what God has defined. Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel says the church cannot sit this one out—and he is right.On this episode of Speak Up Virginia, host Candi Cushman and Victoria Cobb talk with churches across the Commonwealth that are finally addressing the two constitutional amendments on Virginia’s November ballot. Question 1 would strip protection for human life in the womb and lock in weaker safety rules. Question 2 would replace God-designed marriage with an ideology the state has no authority to redefine. Early voting is already open.Pastor Hamrick makes the case that this is not the church getting political. It is the church staying biblical after the state stepped into the theological lane—defining marriage, sex, and when life begins. He walks through why “separation of church and state” was meant to keep government out of the church, why Christian apathy cedes ground, and why a righteous remnant is the restraining force against evil.In this episode:Historic church engagement, including One Voice Sunday and the Diocese of ArlingtonThe Stand for Life and Marriage TourWhy pastors have the freedom to speak on these ballot questionsWhat Virginia’s constitution currently says about marriage—and what these amendments would changePractical next steps: vote, talk to neighbors, and ask your pastor to address itElection Day is November 3. Early voting is open now. Vote NO on Questions 1 and 2.Resources and shareable graphics: https://www.familyfoundation.org/Question 1 explainer: https://www.familyfoundation.org/stopunlimitedabortionSpeak Up Virginia is a production of The Family Foundation. We are stronger when we speak together. Share this episode with your pastor and your church.
