Grant Braaten

Staff writers for The Lion cover a wide range of issues facing American families and culture, especially related to the education of children and youth.

Culture
Standout pitcher Zach Eflin credits faith and family during breakout season

Professional baseball pitcher Zach Eflin is enjoying a breakthrough season and credits God for sustaining him through years of challenges. Eflin, who currently pitches for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays,… Read More

August 8, 2023
Culture
Drew family legacy goes beyond success on the basketball court as the coaches live out their faith

The Drew family is one of the most successful in NCAA basketball history, and yet the coaches all agree on a simple purpose: glorifying God and developing godly men. Homer… Read More

August 1, 2023
Christian Schools
Christian school grad Gradey Dick focused on keeping God first as he fulfills NBA dream 

Gradey Dick fulfilled a lifelong personal dream of getting to the NBA last month, but the basketball standout remains fixated on putting God first in the process. The Toronto Raptors… Read More

July 7, 2023
Culture
Miami woman charged in vandalism of Catholic church and school

A Florida woman has been charged with a hate crime after she vandalized a local Catholic church. Alfa Illescas, a 44-year-old Miami resident, was spotted on surveillance cameras vandalizing St. Read More

June 22, 2023
Culture
Connecticut parents furious elementary school showed Pride video to students without consent

Connecticut parents are speaking out after a school showed a pro-LGBT video to their elementary children without parental knowledge or consent. The video, entitled “Pride to… Read More

June 20, 2023