Conservative Values and Election Day with Jena Powell and special guest David Closson

Join me on Facebook live as we discuss in-depth policy from a conservative perspective.
Do Christians have a moral or biblical obligation to participate in government? Is there a distinctively Christian conservative way to engage in the political process? How do I vote my pro-life values? What’s the biggest contrast between Trump Vs. Biden?
I’ve received so many incredible questions that we will be discussing next week.
I will be hosting David Closson to dig into these questions and so much more. Mark your calendar and join us on Facebook live.
Meet special guest David Closson:
David Closson serves as the Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. He researches and writes on life, human sexuality, religious liberty, and related issues from a biblical worldview.
David is the author of FRC’s Biblical Worldview Series, which seeks to help Christians and Christian leaders apply the teachings of the Bible to difficult moral questions.
While in seminary, he served as a Teaching Assistant for courses including Introduction to Christian Ethics, Systematic Theology I, Personal Spiritual Disciplines, and Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission. He also served as an assistant to the Dean of the School of Theology at Southern Seminary for two years.
David has served as a Program Leader for Covenant Journey, leading trips to Israel designed to strengthen Christian college students in their faith through an experiential journey of biblical and modern Israel. He has served on staff or as an ordained deacon at churches in Florida and Kentucky. He also interned for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. His writing has appeared at Fox News, National Review, Real Clear Politics, The Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, The Gospel Coalition, and Townhall. David is a regular guest on Washington Watch, FRC’s national radio program heard on over 350 stations in thirty-nine states. Currently, David is completing a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. David is a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.) and the University of Central Florida (B.A., political science, cum laude). David lives in Washington, D.C. and is a member of Capitol Hill Baptist Church.
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Miami County Community Resources


Drug abuse/mental health services:

  • Project DAWN
    • Phone Number: 937-573-3500
    • Project DAWN distributes naloxone and trains participants on what to do in the case of an overdose
  • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
    • National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    • This is a national hotline for any individuals or families facing substance abuse or mental health struggles. They will provide resources and refer the caller to local organizations.
  • Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services
    • Address: 1100 Wayne Street Suite 4000, Troy, OH 45373
    • Phone Number: (937) 335-7727
    • This organization provides a host of services focused on mental health and addiction recovery, ranging from medical treatments and medication to education and counseling.
  • SafeHaven
    • Address: 633 N. Wayne St. Piqua, OH 45356
    • Phone Number: 937.615.012

SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES:

  • Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Miami County Hotline
    • Phone Number: 800-351-7347
    • This statewide organization approaches suicide as a preventable public health issue and provides services and trainings to combat suicide
  • UVMC Outpatient Behavioral Health Center
    • Phone Number: (937) 440-7626
    • Medical and therapeutic mental health treatment appointments
  • Miami County Department of Job and Family Services Child Care Program
    • Address: 2040 N County Road 25A, Troy, Ohio 45373
    • Phone Number: 937-440-3471
    • Citizens can apply online for financial aid in paying for child care if they demonstrate need.

CHILD CARE RESOURCES:

  • Miami County Children’s Services
    • Address: 510 W. Water St., Suite 210, Troy, OH 45373
    • Phone Number: (937)335-4103
    • This government agency provides child care support and oversees the foster care system in the county.
  • Miami County YMCA Child Care
    • Address: 223 W. High St., Piqua, Ohio, United States, 45356
    • Phone Number: 937-778-5241
    • The YMCA provides child care/ day care to kids from 6 weeks- 12 years of age, including Toddler Care, Little School, Infant Care and Pre-School Child Care.

SENIOR CARE RESOURCES:

  • Resource Connection
    • Address: 105 S. Wilkinson St. Dayton, Ohio 45402
    • Phone Number: (937) 228-3663
    • This organization provides food to anyone over the age of 60. Homebound residents can be delivered Meals on Wheels and others can come to congregate sites including Lincoln Square, Troy Senior Center, Laura’s Country Diner and Premier Senior Housing.
  • Adult Protective Services (DJFS)
    • Phone Number: 937-440-3471
    • Statewide Reporting Hotline: 855-644-6277
    • This division of the Department of Job and Family Services fields, investigates and evaluates reports of abuse, neglect.

FOOD PANTRIES:

CHURCH RESOURCES:

  • Covington Church of the Brethren
    • Address: 101 N. Wall Street, Box 206 Covington, OH  45318
    • Phone Number: (937) 473-2415
    • The church houses the Covington Outreach Association, which provides emergency financial assistance to needy families in Covington.
  • Greene Street United Methodist Church
    • Address: 415 W Greene St, Piqua, OH 45356
    • Phone Number: (937) 773-5313
    • This church provides a food pantry each Monday and Wednesday to anyone in need, no questions asked.

Darke County Community Resources

Drug abuse/mental health services:

  • Miami County Recovery Council (serves Darke County as well) list of services and resources: http://www.mcrcinc.org/uploads/1/4/9/1/14911028/2018_3-county_guide[1].pdf
  • Project DAWN
    • Phone Number: 937-573-3500
    • Project DAWN distributes naloxone and trains participants on what to do in the case of an overdose.
  • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
    • National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    • This is a national hotline for any individuals or families facing substance abuse or mental health struggles. They will provide resources and refer the caller to local organizations.
  • Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services
    • Address: 1100 Wayne Street Suite 4000, Troy, OH 45373
    • Phone Number: (937) 335-7727
    • This organization provides a host of services focused on mental health and addiction recovery, ranging from medical treatments and medication to education and counseling.
  • Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio
    • Address: 600 Walnut St, Greenville, OH 45331
    • Phone Number: 937-548-6842
    • This organization provides counseling, treatment and education tailored to groups and individuals of all ages and both genders.
  • Family Health Services
    • Addresses
      • Greenville: 5735 Meeker Rd. Greenville, OH 45331
      • Arcanum: 702 N. Main Street, Arcanum, OH 45304
    • Phone Numbers
      • Greenville: 937-548-9680
      • Arcanum: 937-692-6601

SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES:

  • 24-Hour Tri-County Crisis Hotline
    • Phone Number: 800.351.7347
    • This is a 24 hour crisis hotline available to residents of Darke County.
  • Coalition for a Healthy Darke County
  • Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Darke County Hotline
    • County Hotline: 800-351-7347
    • This is an emergency hotline specific to Darke County, operated by a statewide agency.

CHILD CARE RESOURCES:

FOOD PANTRIES:

  • Grace Resurrection Community Center
    • Address: 433 E Water St. Greenville, OH 45331
    • Phone Number: 937-548-2595
    • This is a community center run as a collaboration between over 20 churches, the center provides Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, Clothing Bank, Resource Referral Service, Medical Fee Assistance in cooperation with Family Health and a BackPack Program.
  • Fish Choice Pantry
    • Address: 400 Markwith Ave. Greenville, OH 45331
    • Phone Number: (937) 548-2000
    • This is a food pantry serving the residents of Darke County 3 days a week.

SENIOR CARE RESOURCES:

  • Coalition for a Healthy Darke County List
  • Wayne HealthCare Senior Behavioral Health
    • Address: 835 Sweitzer StreetGreenville, OH 45331
    • Phone Number: (937) 547-7430
    • Wayne HealthCare provides short-term inpatient psychiatric medical care for seniors.
  • Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
    • Phone Number: 937-547-9129
    • This organization provides transportation services to Darke County seniors, both general and medical.

CHURCH RESOURCES:

  • Bradford Church of the Nazarene
    • Address: 300 W Keller St. Bradford, OH 45308
    • Phone Number: 937-448-2308
    • This church offers food ministries as well as an Angel Tree, focusing on serving residents of Bradford school district.
  • Many churches pool their resources together to the Grace Resurrection Community Center mentioned above.

OP-ED: Media Lies vs. Reality – Our Community Cares

 Media Lies vs. Reality – Our Community Cares

It is easy to look at the past six months and see only hardship throughout our nation. But, if you look a bit closer, it is not hard to see the solidarity that our community has shown. If you look at social media and turn on the news, it doesn’t feel that way. It feels like riots are filling our streets and deep-rooted hate is the norm across America. But I don’t believe it. Our community is more than what the media portrays. Our community is full of loving individuals who risk it all for the sake of one another.

Let’s stop allowing the liberal media to tear our community apart. As your state representative, I get a special inside look, a peak behind the curtains. I’ve talked to thousands of people in OH-80 (Miami and Darke counties) in the past couple months. Here is just some of what I’ve learned and want to share with you.

Our community is generous with love and care

A couple months back, I did a Facebook Live and told the story of a young mom who wasn’t receiving her unemployment money. I left the Facebook live and put down my phone. An hour later, I came back to numerous messages from individuals asking to help this young mom – covering everything from food to paying her rent. These messages came from people both financially well off, as well as others who were barely making it themselves. I was humbled and blown away by the generosity.

Businesses stepped up in the face of uncertainty

When COVID first hit, schools were closed and children had to learn from home. This left many children without a place for daily food. The schools were working overtime to help, but were also overloaded with transitioning all classes to online schooling. Business owners stepped up, and provided free food for many kids, until the schools could transition to delivering meals or having drop-off locations for food. Thousands of children in our community were fed, on the dime of small business owners who didn’t know if they would have to permanently close down themselves. Truly heroic efforts by women and men business owners practically caring for our children.

Servant-hearted law enforcement

A couple months ago, I stopped by a nonprofit in our community. As I was looking around, I saw a police officer playing with young boys, teaching them about sports, and talking about life. Law enforcement in our community protect us well, and they are deeply about the welfare of our community. Law and order must be preserved. The officers in our community do everything they can to build relationships and make it safe for people to walk our streets. The heart and kindness of these officers will never be portrayed by the media, but I see it on display weekly.

 

I’m proud of our community. I’m proud of our businesses. I’m proud of the families who sacrifice daily for others. The liberal media skews the truth, and wants us to turn on our neighbors and friends. Our community will not stand for the lies the media is trying to stuff down our throats.

We stand for truth. We stand for law and order. We stand for the American flag, and we will continue caring for our community.

-Jena Powell

GOOD NEWS: Powell Announces Legislation Protecting Elections, Places of Worship Signed into Law

Powell Announces Legislation Protecting Elections, Places of Worship Signed into Law

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) announced that legislation protecting in-person voting and places of worship was signed into law this week.

“Protecting in-person voting and keeping our churches open is a top priority for me,” said Powell. “I’m thrilled this legislation will now become law.”

House Bill 272 prohibits public officials and government bureaucrats from ordering the closure of all places of worship. The bill also ensures that no public official can change the time, place or manner of conducting an election, ensuring that an incident like the March 2020 primary will not happen again.

“This is another big win for Ohioans,” added Powell. “There is still more work to be done, but this law is a step in the right direction of restoring the balance of power in Ohio.”

H.B. 272 was originally introduced to extend Ohio’s court jurisdiction to allow Ohioans to hold out-of-state individuals or companies accountable for the damage of harm they cause to Ohioans. The bill was amended on the Senate floor to include the elections and places of worship provisions.

Powell voted in favor of the legislation earlier this month.

Powell Announces ‘Good Samaritan Expansion Bill’ Signed into Law

Powell Announces ‘Good Samaritan Expansion Bill’ Signed into Law

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) today announced that legislation
protecting healthcare providers, first responders, schools, small businesses and others
from frivolous lawsuits stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic was signed into law.
“This is great news for Ohioans,” said Powell. “Our small businesses and workers have
suffered enough, and this legislation gives Ohioans the comfort of knowing they will not be
sued for simply doing their jobs.”
House Bill 606, also known as the Good Samaritan Expansion Bill, grants immunity to
healthcare providers, schools, local governments, businesses and others from lawsuits
stemming from the pandemic, unless those individuals or entities are reckless or engage in
intentional misconduct. The legislation received extensive support from a wide range of
trade associations, including the state’s largest associations representing large and small
businesses, agriculture, public schools, local governments, hospitals and healthcare
providers.
The bill is intended to provide peace of mind that Ohio’s healthcare workers, hospitals,
schools, businesses and others are protected from unnecessary and costly lawsuits.
“My job is not done until every Ohioan can live in freedom,” added Powell. “It’s crucial we
continue working on good policy to protect families, businesses, churches, non-profits, etc.
and ensure that the balance of power is retained here in Ohio.”
The bill applies to acts, omissions, conduct, decisions, or compliance from the date of the
Governor’s Executive Order, 2020-01D, issued on March 9, 2020, declaring a state of
emergency due to COVID-19, through September 30, 2021.

Powell voted in favor of the legislation earlier this month.

 

State Representative Jena Powell is currently serving her first term as a state representative.
She represents the 80 th Ohio House District, which encompasses Miami County and a portion of Darke County.

MEDIA: “Young Ohio assemblywoman: ‘God uses my voice to fight for truth and justice'”

 

Young Ohio assemblywoman:

‘God uses my voice to fight for truth and justice’

Jena Powell was 24 years old when she was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2018.

A native of the Buckeye state, Powell told The Christian Post that she previously wanted to pursue business until God changed her plans.

“From a young age, my passion was business. But sometimes God alters our path and leads us somewhere different. For me, that was politics at the age of 24,” Powell said.

During her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives, Powell led many landmark legislative initiatives. In 2019, she sponsored a resolution to declare pornography a public health crisis and cosponsored the Ohio heartbeat bill, which prohibits elective abortion procedures if a heartbeat is detected in an unborn baby. According to the American Pregnancy Association, a heartbeat is often detectable starting between 5 ½ weeks and 6 ½ weeks. Heartbeat bills have been seen by both sides of the political aisle as an impending threat to Roe v. Wade.

The young lawmaker said that as a Christian woman in elected office, she has the opportunity to use her voice to fight for justice as an example to other women who might desire political influence:

“As people, we’re looking for more than a job — we’re looking for a calling … something that is bigger than ourselves. As Christians, that calling is crucial because this calling is from God and it is His way of manifesting His truth through us. At a young age, I knew I was supposed to do something; I just wasn’t sure what that was until God brought me into the political realm. As a female in politics, God uses my voice to fight for truth and justice, and while justice is not relative to the voice fighting for it, my voice as a female will hopefully inspire other women to join the fight. The world is hurting, and I get the honor to speak the truth, working to help others day in and day out.”

Powell represents all areas of policy and acknowledged that good policy can influence the livelihood of people who are hurting.

“I ran for office because I care about truth and justice in the public square. I enjoy working on business and tax policy, but also fight vehemently for unborn babies, families and religious freedom. My heart breaks for the difficult situations people are in, and while government can’t fix everything, government can implement good policy which alleviates so much unnecessary pain.”

Christian women are making waves throughout America’s policy venues, and they are encouraging other young women to get on board.

After speaking at the Freedom Summit, organized by the Falkirk Center for Faith and Liberty, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., referenced young women of faith who are considering politics and pointed them to Scripture: “For young women who are looking to go into politics, remember that God uses nontraditional leaders many times to lead His nations. Look at Esther and Deborah and so many others. Focus on them.”

Shannon Stovall, a former congressional staffer, told CP that her area of work is a means of loving her neighbor.

“Good policy is a great way to love your neighbor,” she said. “Advocating for the unborn is a great way to love your neighbor. I think those things, whether you’re a woman or a man, are noble causes to fight for.”

Stovall now works for a conservative advocacy group in Washington, D.C.

In each interview, these women told CP that their role is not about being a woman in politics, but rather a Christian fulfilling God’s calling in their lives.

As written in the Christian Post, By John Wesley Reid, Contributor:

https://www.christianpost.com/news/young-ohio-assemblywoman-god-uses-my-voice-to-fight-for-truth-and-justice.html

Great News for Ohio!

Yesterday, the Ohio House passed two incredible bills. One, HB 606, provides COVID-19 litigation reform (policy point 4). The second, HB 272, ensures that government bureaucrats are not allowed to close places of worship, and also ensures in-person voting this November (policy point 7).

This is great news for Ohioans! We are not done yet – the House and Senate must still override the Governor’s veto of SB 55, which will allow the Governor only 30 days of emergency order without approval from the Legislature. My job is not done until every Ohioan can live in freedom. It’s crucial we continue working on good policy to protect families, businesses, churches, non-profits, etc. and ensure that the balance of power is retained here in Ohio.

 

What does HB 606 mean for your business, church, school?

Protection from liability if someone tests positive for COVID-19 after going to your business, church, or school
Ability to open your business, church, school without worry that you will be sued because someone contacted COVID-19

 

What does HB 272 mean for you?

Elections must proceed as prescribed in the Ohio Revised Code
No public official can shut down Ohio churches with an order

What does HB 606 mean for your business, church, school?

Protection from liability if someone tests positive for COVID-19 after going to your business, church, or school
Ability to open your business, church, school without worry that you will be sued because someone contacted COVID-19

What does HB 272 mean for you?

Elections must proceed as prescribed in the Ohio Revised Code
No public official can shut down Ohio churches with an order

Open Letter To Speaker Bob Cupp and Governor Mike DeWine

Dear Governor DeWine and Speaker Cupp,

For the past 164 days, our community has been under a declared state of emergency. At the beginning of this pandemic, we did not have the data we now have. We now have a clearer picture of what is going on. We know, according to the data we now have from the CDC, that only 1% of Americans have contracted COVID-19 and only 0.04% of Americans have died from COVID-19 (as of the week of July 10-15).

There are many secondary effects occurring in our state as a result, which include business closures, domestic abuse, child abuse, substance abuse, and numerous other issues.

Today, I would like to specifically discuss the suicide and drug overdoses happening in Ohio’s 80th House District. My community is hurting in many ways, and the heavy hand of government is harming individuals and businesses across our state.  When it comes to opioids, we have seen a 178% increase in drug overdose calls to the Troy Fire Department. The House, Senate, and Administration have worked hard combating the opioid epidemic over the past five years, but now we are unfortunately seeing a rise. We are also seeing a rise in suicide in our community. Troy has experienced a 267% increase in suicide calls this year. According to a recent CDC survey, 24.7% of 18-24 year olds and 19.5% of 25-44 year olds started or increased substance use to cope with pandemic-related stress or emotions. The same survey, taken at the end of June, found that 25.5% of 18-24 year olds and 16.0% of 25-44 year olds had seriously considered suicide in the past 30 days.

Again, I’d like to reiterate. According to the CDC, as of July 10-15, only 1% of Americans had contacted COVID-19 and only 0.04% of Americans have died from COVID-19.

Speaker Cupp, my request is that we go back in session and address the seven policy points I laid out last week.

Governor DeWine, my request is for you to remove the COVID-19 regulations that are on our state, and get Ohio working, educating, and living again.

Ohioans elected me to represent them in the legislature, and I will work diligently for every student to be back in school, every business to be open, and all of our rights to be protected.

Sincerely,

Jena Powell, State Representative for Ohio’s 80th House District

‘Community Conversation’ event on Covid-19 Data with Special Guest, Troy Fire Chief Matthew Simmons

 

 

ARCANUM — State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) will be hosting a community conversation event with Troy Fire Chief Matthew Simmons to discuss COVID-19 numbers and statistics. The event will be held via Facebook Live on Wednesday, August 12 at noon. “I look forward to discussing COVID-19 with a well-respected leader in our community,” said Powell. “This community conversation will bring to light important statistics, including drug overdoses, successful treatments, studies on asymptomatic spread, and more.”

Chief Simmons has served the city of Troy in fire service for 20 years. He has pioneered multiple community outreach programs, including a heroin task force in conjunction with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to combat the increasing epidemic. Chief Simmons is also a Navy veteran and holds certifications as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire Safety Inspector, and Fire and Explosive Investigator.

Rep. Jena Powell is currently serving her first term as a state representative. She represents the 80th Ohio House District, which encompasses Miami County and a portion of Darke County.