Faith is making a comeback — at least, if President Trump has anything to say about it.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Trump has rolled out a new national initiative dubbed "America Prays," seeking to realign the nation with its spiritual foundations through renewed prayer and faith-based unity, as CBN reports.

Announced with characteristic fervor, the initiative calls on Americans to lean into prayer, form prayer groups, and engage with digital faith communities in what the administration describes as a moral and cultural revival.

Trump Ties Strength of Nation to Strength of Faith

In introducing the initiative, Trump made one thing clear: a nation without God, in his view, is a nation adrift. “America was founded on faith,” he said, emphasizing that a downturn in national morale mirrors a decline in religious conviction.

He argued that as religion strengthens today, so too does the country. “When faith gets stronger, as it is right now, we’re having a very good period of time," Trump added, framing the initiative not as a nostalgic nod, but as a necessary reset.

From prayer circles in homes to collective worship online, “America Prays” urges Americans to take tangible steps to reinfuse spiritual values into daily life. Participating groups are being encouraged to pray over specific societal concerns and to form grassroots prayer movements, both physical and virtual.

Broad Religious Support Across Cabinet and Nation

But "America Prays" is not just a White House echo chamber. Cabinet officials and faith leaders are voicing strong support, suggesting this may have legs beyond just political symbolism. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins declared her allegiance, saying Americans are “fighting for the soul of America,” noting pride in serving within a leadership team that backs faith-based engagement.

Dr. Ben Carson, co-chair of the Religious Liberty Commission, took the message further. Stressing the holistic nature of humanity — physical, mental, and spiritual — Carson said national policies should reflect that complexity.

“We are complex beings,” said Carson. “There’s a mental aspect and a spiritual aspect. It makes us different from other creatures.” He added pointedly, “America didn’t become great by accident. It was because of the policies, the Judeo-Christian values that we live by.”

Reinforcing Spiritual Infrastructure in Government

Those who think President Trump’s faith-driven focus is a public relations stunt may want to look at the broader foundation he’s built. During his second term, he established the White House Faith Office, a Religious Liberty Commission, and even a Task Force on Anti-Christian Bias — a signal that this trajectory is more than lip service.

And his administration hasn’t shied away from bringing faith into the bureaucratic halls of Washington. Opening Cabinet meetings with prayer isn’t just symbolic; it’s a consistent practice that reflects a governing style grounded in conviction.

“If a country doesn’t have religion, doesn’t have faith, doesn’t have God,” Trump warned, “it’s going to be very hard to be a good country.” The statement is sure to make waves — and perhaps that's the intention.

Digital Platforms Help Faith Find a New Audience

In a carefully savvy twist, the initiative isn’t sticking to pulpit pleas and town hall groups. Tech is being harnessed to spread the spiritual message. The administration has formed alliances with churches, ministries, and digital platforms like Pray.com to expand the reach of collective prayer.

That move reflects a recognition of the shifting landscape. If American spiritual life is to be reignited, it must meet people where they are — online, connected, and looking for meaning in a dizzying modern world.

Supporters argue that prayer has the power not just to rejuvenate individuals, but to help mend a nation increasingly torn by cultural fractures. “Love your neighbor” used to be the national ethic, Dr. Carson noted, lamenting its replacement by the toxic trend of “cancel your neighbor.”

Restoring Unity Through Shared Faith

The initiative leans firmly against the divisive ethos promoted by much of the modern elite class — one that ridicules faith, institutional integrity, and time-honored culture. Instead, “America Prays” is a call to pivot back toward what many believe once made this country great: shared spiritual values and mutual accountability under God.

Faith leaders backing the movement argue that spiritual alignment can heal more than political divides. It can restore personal purpose, civic responsibility, and even national strength.

This isn’t a campaign for one church or one doctrine. “We’re dealing…with lots of different faiths, religions,” Trump said, reinforcing that “America Prays” aims to unite, not exclude.

Looking to 250 Years of Faith and Freedom

As the nation nears its 250th birthday, Trump’s initiative serves as both a look back and a step forward — a reminder of the spiritual DNA embedded in the country’s founding, and a challenge to recommit to it.

For those tired of the ideologically driven noise from cultural institutions and political opportunists, the project offers an alternative tune — not one of fear or force, but faith.

Whether America listens and prays remains to be seen. But for now, the message is clear: prayer is back on the national stage — and it intends to stay there.