Center for Christian Thought & Action

08/19/2026

Is the next generation ready for self-governance? What does a classroom experiment reveal to us about our yearning to be cared for? And what does the Bible have to say about all this? (6 min read).

A classroom experiment reveals why self-rule feels like agony, and what it teaches about democracy, authority, and being governed by love.

08/19/2026

On Monday, Sept. 14, Regent University is pleased to launch the 2026-2027 season of its Executive Leadership Series (ELS), which brings together the region’s top minds for transformative leadership development and networking. The season will open with a noon luncheon at the Founders Inn and Spa featuring a panel discussion: “Virginia Governors Discuss America at 250: Lessons of the Founders.”

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Regent will welcome four former governors of Virginia, who will engage in a timely discussion on the leadership of the nation’s founders and the enduring importance of the U.S. Constitution. The panelists are as follows:

• Gov. Doug Wilder (1990-1994)
• Gov. George Allen (1994-1998)
• Gov. Bob McDonnell (2010-2014)
• Gov. Ralph Northam (2018-2022)

Returning to the ELS forum as Panel Moderator will be Judge Robert “Rob” MacDonald of the Chesapeake Circuit Court, 1st Judicial Circuit of Virginia, who will facilitate a conversation that draws on more than three decades of experience from the Commonwealth’s chief executives. Attendees will gain unique insights into the principles that guided our nation’s founders and how those same principles apply to leadership today.

Individual tickets and table sponsorships are available now. Sponsorship packages offer businesses the opportunity to connect with influential leaders across Hampton Roads while supporting a valued community resource. For more information or to register for the Sept. 14 ELS luncheon, visit regent.edu/els.

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08/18/2026

Listen to Regent University students in this episode of World Changers in the Making as they explore ways to what it means to "love they neighbor" in today's political climate.

Join us for this ninth episode of World Changers in the Making: A R...

08/15/2026

How can I be a good citizen? Dr. Joseph Bucci, a Regent professor, explores the difference between how "good citizenship" is defined today versus through a biblical lens (6 min read).

From Pew data to the founders to Scripture: what a checklist of civic duties misses, and why good citizenship was always meant to be a heart issue.

08/13/2026

A Liberty University student is taking legal action after Virginia revoked state tuition aid due to her religious major.

"The government can't deny publicly available benefits because a student's major is too religious. That's religious discrimination. It's wrong, and it's unconstitutional," said John Bursch at Alliance Defending Freedom.

FULL STORY: https://cbn.com/news/politics/virginia-denies-tuition-aid-christian-student-pursuing-religious-major

08/13/2026

Distinguished Professor of Law and Government at Regent University, former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, once again found himself before the United States Senate. For the Center for Christian Thought & Action, his testimony reflects the mission at our core: to foster thoughtful engagement with a cultural, legal, and political challenges facing the nation. Rather than retreating, we encourage faithful scholarship that seeks truth, advance human flourishing, and contribute constructively to public life.
Read more on his testimony below (3 min read):

Regent University's John Ashcroft testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, backing AG nominee Todd Blanche and championing equal justice under the law.

08/10/2026

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has become the film that launched a thousand reviews. Join Dr. Jeremy Larson as he takes a look at the mixed responses to the film that navigated rough waters with critics on both sides (5 min read).

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey sparks fierce debate over DEI casting and its "Trojan Horse" message: does the spectacle undercut its own moral claims?

08/04/2026

With our hearts anchored in Christ, Dr. Joseph Bucci explores how we do not need to be swayed by life's storms (7 min read).

Discover a Ten Commandments-based framework for spiritual disciplines, pairing habits to start and stop so faith stays anchored, not impulsive.

08/01/2026

The greatest leadership challenge may not be external at all.

In this article, Dr. Joseph Bucci from Regent University explores his thoughts on the greatest challenge all leaders face—and one word that will help you overcome it (6 min read).

Regent University explores why admitting mistakes, not external crises, is the greatest leadership challenge leaders face today.

07/29/2026

God is in the people-developing business. Are you?

Join Regent Professor Dr. Joseph Bucci as he explores the need for businesses to view their employees as valuable resources to be cultivated—not just as disposable workers (7 min read).

CCTA explores how a biblical view of human resources transforms hiring, training, and leadership into acts of redemption and stewardship.