The Institute for Faith & Freedom at Grove City College

04/23/2026

One week ago today we had our annual conference:
America at 250: What 1776 Was All About

If you were there, let us know your favorite moment in the comments below!

Recordings of each session will be posted on our YouTube channel soon!

04/02/2026

Looking back at last year's conference in anticipation of America at 250: What 1776 Was All About - IFF's Annual Conference in just a few weeks! Be sure to register here: https://www.faithandfreedom.com/our_events/annual-conference/

04/02/2026

Have you listened to our student led podcast lately?

Check out one of their most recent episodes where host John Hatzis gives an exclusive interview with CheckPoint News contributor, Elijah Gritsavage. They discuss one of Elijah's articles on capital punishment and historic Protestantism, how crime can be reduced, what might promote human flourishing, and what some of the early church fathers had to say about capital punishment.

Check out Elijah's full article: https://www.checkpointnews.org/capital-punishment-in-historic-protestantism/

https://youtu.be/dPMGSgDyEWM?si=GxXmuTVqfHptL2RU

*The views and opinions expressed are those of the writer alone and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grove City College, the Institute for Faith and Freedom, or their affiliates. CheckPoint and Liberty Mail are places for our Student Fellows to grapple with various ideas & receive feedback from their peers.

Host John Hatzis gives an exclusive interview with CheckPoint News contributor, Elijah Gritsavage. They discuss one of Elijah's articles on capital punishmen...

03/31/2026

Michael Knowles returned to campus this weekend to discuss the Conservative Mind in light of America's 250th anniversary. Students and community members were eager to hear from Knowles, ask questions, and continue discussions long after the event ended.

03/31/2026

What an awesome evening we had last week with Michael Knowles on campus! Despite the tornado warnings (iykyk) we had a packed house for the latest installment in our Conservative Mind Lecture series.

Students and non students alike gather to hear one of America’s premier conservative voices explore the timeless principles that built our nation as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country.

Record available now: https://www.youtube.com/live/n9V16cKfRzs?si=W0QyyBj42nr3Gkb6

03/26/2026

Can’t make it tonight? Tune in live:

Michael Knowles delivers 'The Conservative Mind at 250'! America's premier conservative voice explores the timeless principles that built our nation as we c...

03/26/2026

We’re excited to have Michael Knowles on campus tonight!

If you reserved your tickets, check your emails and the post below for last minute details to know before you go!

03/03/2026

Last week we held one of our community events. The Making Sense Of series was designed to feature Grove City College faculty & discuss important current events. This series is designed specifically for local community members in our area.

In this eighth lecture, GCC professor Dr. Sam Stanton discusses how the United States and the world can work for continued peace in the Middle East. Dr. Stanton will provide both a historical overview and an examination of current events – and all from a Christian perspective!

In this eighth lecture, which took place on February 24, 2026, GCC professor Dr. Sam Stanton discusses how the United States and the world can work for conti...

02/27/2026

Join the Institute for Faith & Freedom, Grove City College Economics Department, and Dr. Anne Bradley on March 10 for “A Christian Case for Economic Freedom”!

This event is free and open to the public! RSVP at the link below to reserve your seat.

⏰: 7-8:30 PM
🗓️: March 10, 2026
📍: Great Room, Rathburn Hall, Grove City College

RSVP: https://iff.faithandfreedom.com/bradley2026

02/27/2026

Please join us on March 10, 2026, for an engaging lecture from our crowd favorite, Dr. Joseph Loconte.

A signer of the Declaration of Independence, chief surgeon in Washington’s Continental Army, pioneer in psychiatry, fervent abolitionist, and a man of faith. No American Founder more fully embodied the political and religious ideals of the Declaration and the Constitution. Come and learn about the most important Revolutionary leader that many Americans have never heard of.

Registration will close March 3rd!

If you are interested, we strongly encourage you to register quickly.

For more information and to register, visit our site: alumni.gcc.edu/March-FALS-Luncheon