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Summer of Liberty
Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
About the Ministry
In 2026, America celebrates a milestone few nations ever reach: 250 years of independence.
That’s hard to wrap your mind around.
Two hundred and fifty years. Twenty-five decades of history. Twenty-five decades of triumphs, mistakes, courage, sacrifice and God’s mercy.
This summer, Joy Radio invites you to join us for our Summer of Liberty, a season of remembering and reflecting as our nation marks its 250th birthday.
All summer long; you’ll hear voices that sound a lot like your neighbors.
Schoolchildren singing patriotic songs many of us learned when we were their age. Community members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Stories from America’s past. Scripture that reminds us where our hope ultimately comes from.
A Heritage of Faith
For many of us, patriotism is tied to memories.
Maybe it’s standing in a classroom with your hand over your heart. Maybe it’s a Fourth of July parade rolling down Main Street. A flag flying over a little country church. A Memorial Day service at the courthouse. A veteran quietly wiping away a tear while a bugler plays “Taps.”
These moments remind us that freedom is not something to take for granted.
Christians have long understood that freedom isn’t something we created. It’s something entrusted to us.
The Bible says:
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!” (Psalm 33:12 ESV)
America’s story has never been perfect. No nation’s story is. But over the last 250 years, God has shown His kindness to this country in countless ways.
Generations have worshiped freely, built communities, raised families and shared the Gospel because of liberties many people around the world can only imagine.
Freedom and Faith
President Abraham Lincoln once reflected on America’s blessings by saying:
“We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven.”
Those words still resonate today.
The freedoms we enjoy came at a cost. Men and women have served, sacrificed and sometimes given their lives so future generations could enjoy the blessings of liberty.
Yet the greatest freedom available to any of us is not political. It is spiritual.
Jesus said:
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36 ESV)
That freedom is available to every person, regardless of background, station in life or nationality.
Evangelist Billy Graham often reminded people that a nation’s future depends on more than its economy, military or political system. He said:
“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but a legacy of character and faith.”
As America turns 250, that’s a thought worth considering.
What kind of nation will we leave behind? What kind of churches will our grandchildren inherit? Will they know the stories of God’s faithfulness? Will they understand the sacrifices that made their freedoms possible? Most importantly, will they know Christ?
Join the Celebration
During our Summer of Liberty, we’ll spend some time remembering. Not because the past was perfect. It wasn’t. But because remembering helps us understand who we are and where we’re headed.
The Apostle Paul wrote:
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1 ESV)
America has changed a lot in 250 years. Some changes have been for the better. Some challenges are new. Others have been with us since the beginning.
Through it all, God remains faithful.
As we celebrate this historic anniversary, we invite you to listen, reflect and join the conversation. Together, we’ll honor the people who came before us, celebrate the freedoms we enjoy today and look to God for wisdom in the years ahead.
Join Joy Radio throughout our Summer of Liberty as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday and give thanks to the One from whom every good gift comes.
Proud Sponsors of Summer of Liberty
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible sponsors for partnering with us to celebrate the Summer of Liberty and commemorate the remarkable milestone of America’s Quincentennial.
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