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Pride Pushback and Institutional Failures
Episode 123
Friday, 12 June, 2026

Dr. Josh Mann and Adam Wittenberg break down a shifting cultural landscape during Pride Month. Several states are promoting Fidelity Month and Nuclear Family Month instead, signaling growing resistance to progressive celebrations. The hosts discuss reclaiming symbols like the rainbow, the outsized role of sexuality in modern identity, and the need for compassionate, truth-based responses rooted in the image of God. They also cover international developments with U.S. strikes on Iran and proposals for a federal gas tax pause amid rising prices and inflation. A key segment examines the Southern Poverty Law Center’s hate map, its history, and a congressional hearing exposing alleged hypocrisy around pro-life views and funding controversies. Additional stories include a Texas track meet stabbing trial verdict and a lighter moment with Senator Eric Schmidt’s viral diving catch at the congressional baseball game. The episode closes with reflections on sports memories and a special Faith and Freedom 250 segment on America’s Christian foundations.00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:26 – Pride Month Pushback00:01:49 – Reclaiming the Rainbow00:03:07 – Sexuality and Identity00:05:11 – Compassionate Truth00:07:51 – Iran Strikes and Gas Prices00:10:27 – SPLC Hearing00:15:59 – Texas Stabbing Trial00:18:13 – Senator’s Baseball Catch00:21:37 – Sports Memories00:25:30 – Faith and Freedom 250Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.#ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice