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Providence Magazine

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


Juicy Ecumenism

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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Wesley Reading Group

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

October Wednesday Worship

The Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on October 23rd at noon. This month we will...

November New Whiggery Dinner

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

The Institute on Religion and Democracy will be hosting its monthly New Whiggery Dinner for young professionals with Russell Greene....

Christian Realism Today

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

In this post-election season, perhaps there has never been a more important time to understand Christian Realism and its application...

November Wednesday Worship

The Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on November 20th at noon. This month we will...

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