VVS 20 ★ Schedule

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (As of 09-8-20)

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Speakers and times subject to change

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

8:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET EPISODE 1

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

8:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET EPISODE 2

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

8:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET EPISODE 3

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

8:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET EPISODE 4

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET ADVANCE YOUR VALUES: VIRTUAL ACTIVIST TRAINING Sponsored by Leadership Institute and FRC Action You owe it to your Judeo-Christian values to learn how to make a difference in the 2020 elections and beyond. After completing this three-hour workshop with Leadership Institute and FRC Action, you will know how to confidently advance your values in your community.

Note: Breakouts will be available to view on demand at any time.

THE BIBLICAL CASE FOR CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT Speakers: Abraham Hamilton, III, General Counsel and Public Policy Analyst, American Family Association Synopsis: Christians have a unique calling to be salt and light in the world. But should this be limited only to the proclamation of the gospel? In The Biblical Case for Cultural Engagement, Abraham Hamilton III will walk us through the Scriptures to examine the ways God has called every believer to be a cultivating force in the beliefs, pursuits, and practices of society.

TEARING DOWN OUR HISTORY & OUR COUNTRY Speakers: Gary Bauer, President, American Values Synopsis: Cultures and societies memorialize their heroes in statues and monuments so future generations can remember and reflect on their accomplishments. In this breakout, Gary Bauer explains why the left's repeated assaults against America's history and memorials are really attacks on America itself.

RACISM, PROTESTS AND "BLACK LIVES MATTER": AN HISTORICAL AND BIBLICAL ASSESSMENT Speakers: Andrew Wommack, President, Truth & Liberty Coalition; David Barton, Founder, WallBuilders; Bishop E.W. Jackson, Founder, S.T.A.N.D Synopsis: America has been rocked this year by violent protests sponsored by Black Lives Matter and propelled by Antifa. Much of the media has painted the protests as spontaneous demonstrations arising from the killing of George Floyd. But many signs point to a deeper, more sinister agenda behind these organizations. In this breakout session, Truth and Liberty Coalition President, Andrew Wommack, leads a discussion with David Barton, the founder of WallBuilders ministry and a leader who many call "America's Historian," and Bishop E.W. Jackson, an accomplished pastor, speaker and the founder of the influential organization, S.T.A.N.D. Together, they will address racism in America, both now and historically. They will also discuss the organization, "Black Lives Matter," the violent protests, and the Marxist origins and un-American ideologies that are fueling the conflict.

ADVOCATING FOR THE PERSECUTED: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Speaker: Rushan Abbas, Founder and Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs*; Sam Brownback, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom*; Arielle Del Turco, Assistant Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, FRC*; Bob Fu, Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, FRC*; Lela Gilbert, Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, FRC*; Dr. Richard Ikiebe, Founder, International Organization of Peace Building and Social Justice* Synopsis: Across the globe, religious believers face growing persecution from oppressive governments and violent nonstate actors. In China, Nigeria, and countless other countries, Christians and others face hostility and danger simply due to their faith. In this breakout session, top U.S. officials and victims of religious persecution from around the world will explore current challenges to international religious freedom and the importance of promoting the freedom to believe for all people.

HOW THE SUPREME COURT AND THE CORONAVIRUS ARE CHANGING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION Speakers: Joseph Backholm, Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement, FRC*; Corey DeAngelis, Director of School Choice, Reason Foundation*; Bethany Mandel, Editor, Ricochet.com, Columnist, the Forward*; Cathy Ruse, Senior Fellow, FRC* Synopsis: Education in America is changing quickly and that's good. This panel will discuss how the Supreme Court and the coronavirus is creating both challenges and opportunities in education and what it means for your family.

INTERNATIONAL, FEDERAL, AND STATE INITIATIVES: EFFORTS TO SEXUALIZE CHILDREN THROUGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM Speakers: Ryan T. Anderson, William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow in American Principles and Public Policy, DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society, The Heritage Foundation*; Andrew Beckwith, President, Massachusetts Family Institute*; Emilie Kao, Director, DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society, The Heritage Foundation*; Sharon Slater, President, Family Watch International* Synopsis: Join experts Ryan Anderson of The Heritage Foundation, Sharon Slater of Family Watch International, and Andrew Beckwith of the Massachusetts Family Institute as they discuss the attempts to sexualize children through their school’s curriculum and share concrete ways you can fight back to protect children.

USHERING IN A NEW DECADE OF PRO-LIFE POLICIES Speakers: Connor Semelsberger, Legislative Assistant for Pro-Life Issues, Family Research Council*; Hope Hoffman, Dilation and Curettage Abortion Survivor*; Josiah Presley, Curettage Abortion Survivor*; Patricia Rucker, State Senator (R-W.Va.)* Synopsis: Recent opposition to common sense abortion restrictions like protections for abortions survivors and prohibiting taxpayer funding for abortion makes the next 10 years a critical moment to advance pro-life efforts. This panel will highlight the key pro-life issues facing our country today and how activists and legislators can be the difference in making America a pro-life nation.

09-8-20