Stand for Faith and Freedom

Restoring America's founding faith and Constitutional values

Our mission is to be an activated think tank dedicated to restoring the
Constitutional Republic. To accomplish this, we are dedicated to awakening
God’s people. We recognize the vital role the church had in developing and
maintaining the Republic throughout the history of the United States. Our
mission is to embolden His people to once again speak truth into the
marketplace of ideas. We focus on influencing the church by creating and
implementing new and creative ways to be at the forefront of social, political,
educational and cultural issues locally and statewide. Through education,
advocacy and engagement we teach people how to
boldly speak Truth, one on one and into the culture.

Mission

Welcome — Find Your Place. Get Involved. Let's Build Together.

This is more than a website — it’s a gathering place for people who care about faith, liberty, education, and the future of our community. Whether you are here to learn, engage, connect, or take action, you will find a place designed for you.

Below are key areas to explore:

Leadership

As America faces a time of deep division and uncertainty, many citizens are turning once again to faith, prayer, and the timeless truths of Scripture. President Donald Trump has played a significant role in encouraging a renewed public recognition of America's biblical heritage, helping bring faith-based values back into the national conversation. His participation in this public Bible reading serves as a reminder that genuine revival begins when people humble themselves before God, seek His wisdom, and pray for the healing of the nation. May this reading inspire hearts across America to pursue spiritual renewal and a return to the principles that have guided generations before us.

The President encourages revival

America Reads the Bible | President Donald J. Trump | 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

VP Vance Delivers Inspirational Remarks

As America approaches its 250th year of independence, Vice President J.D. Vance reflects on the principles, sacrifices, and faith that helped shape our nation. From its earliest days, America has been a nation of prayer, seeking God's guidance through times of challenge, uncertainty, and triumph. In this brief message, he encourages Americans to remember their heritage, renew their commitment to liberty, and look forward with gratitude and hope. As we celebrate our nation's past and prepare for its future, may we be reminded of the enduring importance of faith, prayer, and God's providence in the American story.

Speaker Johnson Leads Prayer

"We hereby rededicate the United States of America as one nation under God."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio traces America's journey from the prayers of the Founding Fathers to the achievements of modern generations, highlighting how faith in God and trust in His providence have helped shape the American story for nearly 250 years.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks about the faith of the founding fathers

In this moving prayer, Speaker Mike Johnson leads a national rededication of America to God, giving thanks for His providence throughout our history and asking for wisdom, repentance, unity, and renewed faith as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

"Let us pray for our nation on bended knee"

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth calls for prayer

Pete Hegseth recounts the trials of Valley Forge and George Washington's unwavering faith in the face of adversity. Using Washington's example of prayer and dependence on God, he calls Americans to seek God's guidance and join in the rededication of the nation as it enters its next 250 years.

The leaders of our nation are calling on God

"Our nation was shaped by this Christian idea"

"We have always been a nation of prayer"

Events

12th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

Honoring the HAL-3 “Seawolves”

Hosted by CLEAR CREEK Organic Farms

Sponsored by Patriotic Revival

Location: 82228 499th Ave, Spalding, NE 68665

We’re honored to have the legendary Git Shorty, joining us this year by the Cedar River July 24-26

A memorable portion of the celebration featured Ryan and Angie Bundy, who spoke both at a gathering of Nebraska patriots and later to attendees of the Veterans Day Celebration. Drawing from their family's experiences, they reflected on what they believe are the responsibilities of citizens to stand for the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and to remain steadfast in their convictions during difficult times.

Many attendees found Angie Bundy's testimony to be among the most inspiring moments of the weekend. She spoke candidly about the years during which her husband, Ryan, was imprisoned and about raising their eight children through that difficult chapter. Sharing her faith openly, Angie described the many ways she believes God walked beside her family, providing strength, comfort, and unexpected blessings through countless small miracles. Her message of perseverance, faith, and trusting God through adversity deeply touched many in attendance.

Ryan Bundy followed by encouraging those gathered to remain engaged in their communities, to value the liberties they believe are foundational to the nation, and to have the courage to stand firm in defense of those freedoms. Together, Ryan and Angie challenged those attending both the Nebraska Patriots meeting and the Veterans Day Celebration to recognize that preserving freedom is a responsibility shared by every generation.

Stand Strong for Freedom | Ryan and Angie Bundy spoke at the 12th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

Angie Bundy shared the remarkable story of her family's faith, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to freedom. As the wife of Ryan Bundy and the mother of eight children, Angie spoke about the years of uncertainty and hardship her family endured and the countless ways they saw God's hand at work throughout the journey.

Stand Strong for Freedom | Ryan Bundy at the 12th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

What rights do the people and the states have under the Constitution, and where does federal authority begin and end?

One of the most anticipated highlights was the appearance of four veterans of the legendary U.S. Navy HA(L)-3 "Seawolves" helicopter squadron, whose remarkable service during the Vietnam War is featured in the acclaimed documentary Scramble the Seawolves

Before the documentary was shown, the four Seawolf veterans shared personal accounts of their combat experiences in Vietnam. Their stories provided a rare glimpse into the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood of the helicopter crews who flew into some of the war's most dangerous combat zones in support of Navy SEALs, river patrol forces, and South Vietnamese troops. Hearing these firsthand accounts brought history to life and gave the audience a deeper appreciation for the men whose extraordinary service is preserved in Scramble the Seawolves. Their presentation was one of the most memorable moments of the celebration and set the stage perfectly for the documentary that followed.

The Legendary U.S. Navy "Seawolves" helicopter squadron

Donald "Tex" Logan Explains the Legendary Vietnam Seawolves

Seawolf Veteran Pat Sennell Shares a Night He Never Forgot

Mike Connelly – Haystacks, Bird Strikes, and the U.S. Navy Seawolves

Mike Dobson's Rush Into Battle Answering the Call of the Seawolves

Patriotic Revival Veterans Day Celebration Brings History, Heroes, and Community Together

Sponsored by Patriotic Revival and graciously hosted by Clear Creek Organic Farms, the 12th Annual Veterans Day Celebration drew families, veterans, and patriots from across Nebraska and neighboring states to the beautiful banks of the Cedar River just west of Spalding, Nebraska. Despite temperatures climbing above 100 degrees, the picturesque setting, abundant shade, and refreshing river created the perfect backdrop for a day devoted to honoring America's veterans, celebrating freedom, and building community.

Throughout the day, visitors enjoyed swimming in the cool waters of the Cedar River, sharing meals with friends and neighbors, playing games, relaxing beneath the shade trees, dancing to live music, and simply enjoying the fellowship that has become the hallmark of this annual celebration.

One of the most anticipated highlights was the appearance of four veterans of the legendary U.S. Navy HA(L)-3 "Seawolves" helicopter squadron, whose remarkable service during the Vietnam War is featured in the acclaimed documentary Scramble the Seawolves.

Before the documentary was shown, the four Seawolf veterans shared personal accounts of their combat experiences in Vietnam. Their stories provided a rare glimpse into the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood of the helicopter crews who flew into some of the war's most dangerous combat zones in support of Navy SEALs, river patrol forces, and South Vietnamese troops. Hearing these firsthand accounts brought history to life and gave the audience a deeper appreciation for the men whose extraordinary service is preserved in Scramble the Seawolves. Their presentation was one of the most memorable moments of the celebration and set the stage perfectly for the documentary that followed.

Throughout the day, the Seawolf veterans also participated in a friendly shooting competition that quickly became a crowd favorite. Visitors enjoyed demonstrations of traditional black powder rifles, learning about their history, loading procedures, and operation. Many attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and witness these historic firearms in action, adding another educational dimension to the celebration.

Another memorable portion of the celebration featured Ryan and Angie Bundy, who spoke both at a gathering of Nebraska patriots and later to attendees of the Veterans Day Celebration. Drawing from their family's experiences, they reflected on what they believe are the responsibilities of citizens to stand for the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and to remain steadfast in their convictions during difficult times.

Many attendees found Angie Bundy's testimony to be among the most inspiring moments of the weekend. She spoke candidly about the years during which her husband, Ryan, was imprisoned and about raising their eight children through that difficult chapter. Sharing her faith openly, Angie described the many ways she believes God walked beside her family, providing strength, comfort, and unexpected blessings through countless small miracles. Her message of perseverance, faith, and trusting God through adversity deeply touched many in attendance.

Ryan Bundy followed by encouraging those gathered to remain engaged in their communities, to value the liberties they believe are foundational to the nation, and to have the courage to stand firm in defense of those freedoms. Together, Ryan and Angie challenged those attending both the Nebraska Patriots meeting and the Veterans Day Celebration to recognize that preserving freedom is a responsibility shared by every generation.

Music filled the celebration from beginning to end. Saturday afternoon, The Polkaholics brought an entertaining mix of music that had people smiling, visiting, dancing, and tapping their feet. Their lively performance added another dimension to the celebration and truly put a skip in everyone's step.

As evening approached, Git Shorty and his band took the stage with an energetic performance that captivated the crowd. Their outstanding musicianship inspired people of all ages to gather near the stage, sing along, and dance beneath the shade trees.

One of the evening's most memorable surprises came when R. P. Smith, Nebraska's renowned Sandhills cowboy poet, joined Git Shorty on stage. At Shorty's suggestion, the band provided the musical backdrop as R. P. Smith performed his famous cowboy rap poem. The unique collaboration between cowboy poetry and live music brought laughter, enthusiastic applause, and quickly became one of the weekend's favorite memories.

The celebration offered something for everyone. Families escaped the summer heat by cooling off in the Cedar River while others enjoyed lawn games, great food, meaningful conversations, and the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Everywhere across the grounds, there was a sense of gratitude, fellowship, and appreciation for the freedoms that make gatherings like this possible.

As darkness settled over the Cedar River Valley, anticipation turned toward the evening's finale. Prize drawings rewarded several fortunate attendees before everyone gathered to watch a spectacular fireworks display that illuminated the Nebraska sky. The brilliant display provided a fitting conclusion to a day dedicated to honoring veterans, celebrating freedom, and strengthening the bonds of community.

Patriotic Revival's 12th Annual Veterans Day Celebration was far more than a community gathering. It was a day where veterans preserved history through their own voices, families found encouragement through stories of faith and perseverance, musicians united generations through song, and neighbors came together to celebrate the blessings of liberty.

From swimming in the Cedar River on a sweltering Nebraska afternoon, to hearing the extraordinary stories of the Seawolves, listening to Ryan and Angie Bundy's messages of faith and freedom, enjoying the lively sounds of The Polkaholics and Git Shorty, laughing through R. P. Smith's unforgettable cowboy rap performance, and ending the evening beneath a spectacular fireworks display, the celebration reminded everyone that America's greatest strength has always been found in courageous people, strong communities, enduring faith, and a shared commitment to freedom.

As the final fireworks faded over the Cedar River, those who attended departed with more than memories of a wonderful weekend. They left encouraged by the sacrifices of veterans, inspired by stories of perseverance, uplifted by music and fellowship, and reminded that freedom is best preserved when communities come together to honor the past while investing in the future.

Patriotic Revival recently hosted a highly successful public candidate forum, bringing together 14 candidates and nearly 150 community members for an evening focused on informed civic engagement.

Over the course of four hours, attendees had the opportunity to hear directly from each candidate as they shared their positions, priorities, and vision for the future. The format encouraged thoughtful discussion and meaningful interaction, giving voters a clearer understanding of where each participant stands on key issues.

The strong turnout reflects a growing desire within the community to stay informed and actively engaged—listening, learning, and taking part in a respectful and constructive atmosphere.

Events like this are at the heart of Patriotic Revival’s mission: to educate, equip, and inspire individuals to engage in the public square. By creating a space where candidates and citizens can connect directly, we are helping strengthen the foundation of local leadership and accountability.

We are grateful to all who attended, participated, and contributed to making this forum a meaningful and impactful event.

John Walz for governor of Nebraska speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Sheila Korth for governor of Nebraska speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Bill Forbes for US Senate speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026.

Scott Petersen for NE Secretary of State speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026.

David Huebner for 3rd District US Representative speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Grady Erickson for District 6 State Board of Education speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Sherry Jones for District 6 State Board of Education speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Bob Bernt Bob speaks about Patriotic Revival’s purpose

Trent Loos was there to help keep things moving along and running smooth. Thanks Trent. Job well done.

Joe Johnson for District 41 State Legislator speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Jeremy Heneger for District 41 State Legislator speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Kathy Hirshman Howard District 3 Commissioner speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Lisa Wilson for Howard District 3 Commissioner speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Michael Hoff for Howard County Sheriff speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Sean Wysock for Howard County Sheriff speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Dan Howard for Howard County Sheriff speaking at the Patriotic Revival public forum, April 12, 2026

Thomas Jefferson: 'If a nation expects to be ignorant and free . . . it expects what never was and never will be.'

Candidate Forum — A Night of Engagement, Insight, and Community

Action

Action Center

Matters Requiring Immediate Attention

FLOCK CAMERAS

We the people would like to protect the 4 th Amendment – The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and affects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated. Flock profiles your vehicle and is a mass surveillance tracking system.

Supreme Court cases that support the case for removal of the flock from our community.

1967 Katz vs United States

2010 United States vs Maynard

2012 United States vs Jones

2018 Carpenter vs United States

2026 Chatrie vs United States

Call your County sheriff and commissioners and demand removal !!!

Sponsored by Patriotic Revival represented by five counties in

central Nebraska with the mission to protect our constitution.

Request for Removal of Flock Automated License Plate Reader Cameras

As a resident of this county, I am requesting the removal of Flock automated license plate reader cameras and asking our elected officials and law-enforcement officers to uphold their oaths to the United States Constitution and protect the people of this county from unreasonable government surveillance.

The Fourth Amendment states:

“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated…”

I recognize the legitimate responsibility of law enforcement to investigate crime and protect our communities. My objection is to a surveillance system that records the movements of ordinary citizens who are not suspected of committing any crime and places that information into a searchable database.

The Supreme Court and other federal courts have repeatedly recognized that advances in technology can transform ordinary observation into constitutionally significant surveillance.

Katz v. United States (1967)
The Supreme Court established that Fourth Amendment protections are not limited to physical intrusion onto private property. Government surveillance can implicate the Fourth Amendment when it intrudes upon a person's reasonable expectation of privacy.

United States v. Maynard (2010)
The D.C. Circuit recognized the important distinction between observing a person's individual trip on a public road and using technology to compile an extensive record of that person's movements over time.

United States v. Jones (2012)
The Supreme Court held that the government's installation and use of a GPS tracking device to monitor a vehicle constituted a Fourth Amendment search. Several Justices also expressed serious concern about the government's ability to use modern technology to comprehensively track an individual's movements.

Carpenter v. United States (2018)
The Supreme Court held that government acquisition of historical cellphone location records constituted a Fourth Amendment search. Carpenter recognized that aggregated location information can reveal an extraordinarily detailed picture of a person's life and movements.

Chatrie v. United States (2026)
Most recently, the Supreme Court held that police conduct a Fourth Amendment search when they obtain a person's cellphone Location History from a technology company. The Court reaffirmed that individuals have a legitimate expectation of privacy in location information revealing their physical movements.

These decisions establish an important principle: technology should not allow the government to accomplish automatically and on a massive scale what would once have required continuous physical surveillance.

Flock cameras do more than allow an officer to see a license plate traveling down a public highway. They can create searchable records containing the location, date, and time a vehicle was observed. When those observations are accumulated across numerous cameras and jurisdictions, they can potentially reconstruct significant portions of a person's movements.

A citizen should not have to prove innocence before traveling freely through his or her own community.

I therefore ask the County Board and Sheriff's Office to answer the following questions publicly:

  1. How many Flock cameras are operating in this county?

  2. How many vehicle records are collected each day?

  3. How long is that information retained?

  4. Who is permitted to search the database?

  5. Are searches required to be connected to a specific criminal investigation?

  6. Are warrants required for historical searches of an individual's movements?

  7. Which outside law-enforcement agencies can access our county's information?

  8. Is our information available through regional or nationwide Flock networks?

  9. Is every database search logged and subject to independent audit?

  10. How many searches have been performed involving people who were never charged with a crime?

Until these constitutional and privacy concerns can be satisfactorily resolved, I ask the county to discontinue its participation in the Flock system and remove these cameras.

Public safety is important, but constitutional liberty is not an obstacle to public safety. It is one of the fundamental responsibilities of government.

The Fourth Amendment was written to restrain government power. New technology should not be permitted to erase those restraints.

Until such time as the cameras are removed will you provide the complete Flock audit log showing every search conducted by county personnel, the stated reason for each search, the associated case number, the officer or employee who conducted it, and every outside agency that has accessed our county's Flock data?

Documented cases of Flock camera abuse

There are now documented cases of Flock/ALPR databases being used for purposes unrelated to legitimate investigations, but there is no reliable nationwide total of every improper search. The available numbers are significant.

For example, as of August 2026:

The Institute for Justice says it has identified at least 28 (?) reported cases nationwide in which officers allegedly used ALPR systems to track romantic interests, including spouses, ex-partners, or other individuals for personal reasons.

  • In Georgia alone, Atlanta News First identified at least 20 cases in roughly the past year involving alleged personal searches, including stalking.

  • A Florida police officer was recently accused of using Flock to track his estranged wife more than 700 times between September 2024 and June 2026. Investigators allege false law-enforcement justifications were entered for the searches.

  • Another Florida officer allegedly searched his ex-girlfriend's plate at least 69 times, her mother's at least 24 times, and her father's at least 15 times.

  • An audit in San Francisco found its Flock ALPR data was improperly searched by federal or out-of-state agencies nearly 300 times over roughly a year. Police said this represented about 0.005% of searches during that period.

  • In Albany, Georgia, five officers were terminated and subsequently arrested after investigators alleged they accessed license-plate-reader information for purposes unrelated to legitimate law-enforcement investigations.

Copy the letter below and write or email your Sheriff :

Community

FLOCK CAMERAS

We the people would like to protect the 4 th Amendment – The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and affects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated. Flock profiles your vehicle and is a mass surveillance tracking system.

Supreme Court cases that support the case for removal of the flock from our community.

1967 Katz vs United States

2010 United States vs Maynard

2012 United States vs Jones

2018 Carpenter vs United States

2026 United States vs Porter

2026 Chatrie vs United States

Call your County sheriff and commissioners and demand removal !!!

Sponsored by Patriotic Revival represented by five counties in

central Nebraska with the mission to protect our constitution.

Learn more at PatrioticRevival.org

Docket

Here you will find:

  • Bills currently under consideration

  • Committee hearings and scheduled votes

  • Proposed amendments

  • Regulatory changes

  • Executive actions

  • Public comment opportunities

  • Deadlines for testimony or written input

Each alert will clearly indicate:

  • What is happening

  • Why it matters

  • Who is involved

  • What stage it is in

  • What action (if any) is recommended

  • Deadline to respond

Books

Book Reviews

The idea that America had a covenantal relationship with God was especially strong among the Puritans, Pilgrims, and later colonial leaders. Their worldview was shaped by the Bible, particularly the Old Testament concept of a people entering into covenant with God for the establishment of a godly society. Here are a few books.

The Light and the Glory — by Peter Marshall and David Manuel

One of the most influential books describing the belief that America was founded with a divine purpose.

  • Explores how early settlers believed they were participating in God’s plan for a new nation.

  • Covers Columbus, the Pilgrims, and early colonial leaders.

Why it matters:
It captures the
spiritual interpretation early settlers placed on events in American history.

A Model of Christian Charity — by John Winthrop

  • A famous 1630 sermon delivered aboard the Arbella.

  • Contains the famous phrase “a city upon a hill."

  • Describes the settlers’ belief that their colony was a covenant community watched by God and the world.

Why it matters:
This is one of the clearest primary expressions of the covenant idea.

Of Plymouth Plantation — by William Bradford

* A firsthand account of the Pilgrims’ journey and early colony.

* Bradford constantly interprets events as God’s providence guiding the settlers.

Why it matters:
 Shows how the Pilgrims believed God directed their mission and survival.

Magnalia Christi Americana — by Cotton Mather

* Written in 1702.

* A massive history of New England describing it as a divine work of God in the New World.

Why it matters:
 Captures the Puritan belief that New England was a continuation of biblical history.

Errand into the Wilderness — by Perry Miller

* A classic scholarly work analyzing the Puritan worldview.

* Explains their belief that they were chosen for a divine mission in America.

Why it matters:
 Provides the best modern academic explanation of the covenant idea.

The Puritan Dilemma — by Edmund S. Morgan

* A biography of John Winthrop.

* Explains the Puritan effort to build a covenant-based Christian society.

Why it matters:
Shows the struggles of trying to maintain a covenant community.

American Covenant — by Philip S. Gorski

* Explores the idea of a covenant tradition in American political thought from the Puritans to Abraham Lincoln.

Why it matters:
Shows how the covenant idea continued through American history.

The New England Mind — by Perry Miller

* Deep examination of Puritan theology and worldview.

Why it matters:
Explains how Puritan theology shaped the belief that their colony had a divine mission.

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