Speaker and writer Lauren McAfee vulnerably shares her experiences with infertility, adoption, and loss. Growing up in a Christian family—the same family that founded Hobby Lobby and the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.—instilled in her a faith that carried Lauren through the unexpected challenges of life, grief, and international adoption. Read more of Lauren’s story in her book about letting go of unmet expectations, overcoming anxiety, and discovering intimacy with God, Beyond Our Control.

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Lauren Mcafee: The Struggles and Joys of Adoption

Rescued from foster care by her grandmother, Sage Brooks wrestled with anger and a victim mentality stemming from resentment toward her absent parents. A moment of clarity during a misguided college protest made Sage realize her current path did not lead to happiness. Determined to change her trajectory, Sage decided to use life's challenges to her advantage—to become a victor rather than a victim.

Sage Brooks: Why I No Longer Feel Like a Victim

“Wokeism in the entertainment industry has made its way to Nashville.” Freedom and creating art go hand-in-hand, and wokeism is destroying both. Country singer-songwriter John Rich shares his moving story of how he got his start in music, dealing with failure, and never bending a knee to the woke mob. He also talks about patriotism, being a dad, and the American values his family instilled in him from an early age that led to his success.

John Rich: How Wokeness Killed Country Music

After years of hard work, Riley Gaines made it to the NCAA Championship, but her dreams of winning were shattered when a low-ranked male swimmer who had changed his name to Lia Thomas entered the competition, destroying the opportunities of female athletes. Riley could not stand by and allow this growing trend of biological men dominating women’s sports to go unchallenged, even if it meant standing alone. But, to Riley’s surprise, others would soon join the fight.

Riley Gaines: I Stood up for All Women after Losing to a Man

Born in China, Kuzzat Altay fled to the U.S. after the CCP threatened to kill him for his faith and ethnicity. Now an American citizen and successful businessman, Kuzzat advocates for the human rights of the Uyghur people and all those facing oppression. His story is a stark warning: a nation without freedom of religion or free speech is a country headed for disaster.

 Kuzzat Altay: The Country I Was Born in Wants to Kill Me

After losing to biological men in multiple skateboarding competitions, Taylor Silverman dared to speak out. Her courageous opposition to trans athletes destroying women’s sports triggered intense backlash, but she also received an unexpected outpouring of support. Undeterred, Taylor remains resolute in her convictions, fearlessly advocating for the protection of female athletes and the integrity of women’s sports.

Taylor Silverman: The Trans Movement Is Erasing Women in Sports

After witnessing the flaws in our system, Georgia State Representative Mesha Mainor made the incredible decision to leave her political party and say goodbye to the leftist policies destroying our inner cities. A fierce advocate for her constituents, Mesha champions school choice and opposes defunding the police. Despite pressure to conform to the status quo, Mesha refuses to be bullied, even if it means going against the crowd to fight for what she believes in.

Mesha Mainor: I Switched Parties Because of My Stance on Choice

"Israel gave me everything.” As an Arab Muslim growing up in Israel, Sophia witnessed firsthand the way non-Jews are treated: with respect, dignity, and full rights. Her life is proof that Arabs and Jews can live peacefully side by side. Why should everyday Americans care about the atrocities committed by Hamas? Sophia warns that if we turn a blind eye, the West will be next.

Sophia Salma Khalifa: My Life in Israel as an Arab Muslim

When Dr. Matthew Wielicki refused to stay silent about climate change and earth science, he became a professor-in-exile. Even though members of the scientific community routinely discuss the negative effects of irrational fear in private, they dare not speak out lest they lose their positions and research funds. Dr. Wielicki shares his story and encourages the next generation to reject the doomsday narrative and maintain hope for the future.

Dr. Matthew Wielicki: I Refuse to Stay Silent about Climate Change

An accomplished singer and songwriter, RaeLynn was told at an early age to prioritize career over family. In an act of rebellion, she got married at age 21 and started a family soon after. She now uses her influence to counter the toxic mom culture prevalent in our society. Despite what culture and the media tell you, children don’t hinder success; they only add value to our lives.

RaeLynn: Getting Married Was My Boldest Act of Rebellion

MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal, a child of Cuban and Peruvian immigrants, has competed in fights all over the world. Proud of his Latin roots, Masvidal is even prouder to be an American patriot. Through sharing his story, he reminds us that freedom of speech—and the courage to speak up—are necessary to keep America free and thriving.

Jorge Masvidal: I Wouldn't Live Anywhere but America

Born and raised in post-WWII Czechoslovakia, Marian Tupy witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by communism. He left his homeland, became a U.S. citizen, and uses his experience to warn against the dangers of communism. As many Americans take for granted our political and economic freedoms, Marian firmly believes the American experiment has worked—and it must be protected.

Marian Tupy: I Saw Communism with My Own Eyes

Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander was a young man when the Nazis exterminated 6 million innocent Jews during World War II. He reminds us why young people today must learn about the horrors of the Holocaust and the events leading up to it. If we forget, how can we make sure these atrocities never happen again?

Joseph Alexander: I Survived the Holocaust but It Could Happen Again

When Max Lugavere’s mom was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia at a young age, he became obsessed with unlocking the secrets of food and brain health. While seeking answers, Max uncovered shocking truths. Was his mother's condition preventable? Could it be reversed? Is there a way to stop this from happening to others? And why is our government pushing harmful foods onto its own citizens?

Max Lugavere: The American Diet Is Making Us Sick

Country music singer Alexis Wilkins writes and performs songs based in truth and patriotism. In a society plagued with instant gratification, Alexis aspires to serve as a guiding light for the younger generation, embracing the timeless values that unite us all as Americans.
We’re excited to announce that Alexis—with all her passion, patriotism, and talent—is joining the PragerU team.

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Alexis Wilkins: I Found My Voice in My Love for America

Raised in an apolitical home, Selina Lewis thought she disagreed with conservative ideas, but she had simply never been exposed to them before. After being shown a PragerU video—and discovering black conservatives like Thomas Sowell, Ben Carson, and Larry Elder—Selina’s eyes were opened, and her mind was changed.

Selina Lewis: Don't Tell Me How to Think Because I'm Black

Annabella Rockwell was raised in an America-loving home but became indoctrinated with leftist ideology when she went away to college. As the Judeo-Christian values she grew up with were replaced with radical ideas about victimhood, oppression, and gender inequality, Annabella began to alienate her close friends and family. But in the summer of 2020, as riots broke out and cities burned across the country, Annabella saw the hypocrisy of her new worldview and sought out a different perspective. That’s when she stumbled on a PragerU video and realized she had been brainwashed. After discovering the truth, Annabella is now a happy, healthy, and proud patriot in the conservative movement.

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