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Providence Magazine

Addressing national security and global statecraft through the lens of historic Christian thinking.


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Smart commentary on today's issues, Juicy Ecumenism is the official blog of the Institute on Religion & Democracy.


In Defense of Christians

Advocating for the protection and preservation of Christianity in the Middle East, the birthplace of the faith.


The New Whiggery

The New Whiggery exists to promote the best of the American constitutional tradition and to evaluate political decisions in light of history, first principles, prudence, and a moral framework grounded in natural law.


John Wesley Institute

The John Wesley Institute is honored that former Asbury Theological Seminary President Timothy Tennent is becoming a Distinguished Scholar of World Christianity with JWI. His roll will include an annual lecture in Washington, D.C.

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February New Whiggery Dinner

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Join our monthly New Whiggery Dinner for DC young professionals with Chris DeMuth, former president of the American Enterprise Institute...

Wesley Reading Group

The IRD is starting a John Wesley Reading Group for young professionals. Once a month we will meet and discuss...

February Wednesday Worship

Institute on Religion & Democracy 1023 15th Street NW Suite 200, Washington, DC

The Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on February 26th at noon. This month we will...

Movie Viewing and Discussion of Hostiles

Institute on Religion & Democracy 1023 15th Street NW Suite 200, Washington, DC

Join IRD and Providence for a Christian Realist discussion of Hostiles. We will watch the movie at 6:30 PM. A...

March New Whiggery Dinner

Institute on Religion & Democracy 1023 15th Street NW Suite 200, Washington, DC

Join our monthly New Whiggery Dinner for DC young professionals with Ben Klutsey, Mercatus Center. Dinner is at 6 pm,...

March Wednesday Worship

Institute on Religion & Democracy 1023 15th Street NW Suite 200, Washington, DC

The Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on March 26th at noon. This month we will...

May Wednesday Worship

Institute on Religion & Democracy 1023 15th Street NW Suite 200, Washington, DC

The Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on May 21st at noon. This month we will...

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