Recap: An Evening with Katherine Stewart

This past Sunday’s event was a tremendous success, and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who joined us. Over 45 guests came together for an eye-opening and inspiring evening with the brilliant Katherine Stewart, whose expertise and passion made for a truly unforgettable experience.

Katherine’s deep knowledge and sharp insights into the forces threatening American democracy captivated the entire room. The audience engagement was electric—so many thoughtful questions, important discussions, and a clear hunger to learn more about how we can push back against extremism and misinformation.

Everyone walked away with a clear understanding of what Christian nationalism is, how it operates both locally in Ventura County and across the country, and the real-world consequences of its rise. Katherine shed light on the coordinated efforts of large funders and powerful think tanks, like the Council for National Policy, that are actively working to hijack our democracy through school boards, local government, and media influence.

Most importantly, Katherine didn’t just sound the alarm, she also laid out concrete steps for what we can do to fight back, organize our communities, and defend democratic values.

After the talk, the energy didn’t stop. Guests stayed to mingle, meet Katherine in person, and enjoy some delicious refreshments. It was wonderful to see so many connections being made and conversations continuing well into the evening.

We’re already planning to welcome Katherine back soon for another event—stay tuned for details!

If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry, Simi Valley Church of Christ has uploaded a full recording of the event on YouTube [link here] so you can catch up on everything you missed. And if you haven’t yet, we highly recommend picking up Katherine Stewart’s powerful book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. You can order it here: [Buy Book].

Supporting authors like Katherine is essential—her work is a vital service to our democracy, and we’re so grateful to have her as an ally in this fight.

Thank you again to everyone who came out and made the evening so special. Let’s keep the momentum going!