Former Congressional Candidate Releases Book Urging Patriotic Citizens to Be Informed and Help Change the Future of America
LAKE MARY, Fla., August 23, 2022 — In her new book, Running Into the Fire: Why More Christians Need To Be Involved In Politics, former congressional candidate, White House Office of Public Liaison (now the Office of Public Engagement) staff member, Terri Hasdorff, encourages conservative Americans to get involved in politics to change the country’s current trajectory.
Releasing September 6, 2022, from FrontLine, an imprint of Charisma House, “Running Into the Fire” challenges readers to resist complacency as America is being pulled further away from moral, practical and principled policies.
“You and I do not have the luxury of sitting on the sidelines, watching the fires of the political process and our democracy burn out of control,” Hasdorff writes. “As Christians, we must run into that fire, armed not with axes, bulldozers and chainsaws, but with our votes, our wallets, our influence, and above all, the Spirit of God. The front lines of democracy need us.”
As the economy shakes, socialistic ideals grow to become the standard, and corruption runs rampant, Hasdorff says the influence of morally convicted, faith-filled Americans is needed in our government now more than ever. “Running Into the Fire” is packed with insights into how the everyday person can approach issues like voting, political donations, researching candidates and how to enter a political race if they feel called to serve in the public sector.
“We must be educated regarding what the Bible says about our involvement in government and then train and support others who want to make a difference,” Hasdorff writes.
Inspired by what became known as the Reagan Revolution, the time period between 1980 and 1989, when dramatic changes in American politics, economics and society took place under the Reagan Administration, Hasdorff began her career in the White House Office of Public Liaison (now the Office of Public Engagement) where she worked with faith leaders from across the country. She went on to serve on Capitol Hill, where her most meaningful assignments focused on cleaning up “the swamp” and keeping “Big Government” and Washington, D.C. elites from discriminating against faith-based organizations on the front lines of fighting poverty.
While on Capitol Hill, Hasdorff also worked to advance conservative policies on such key issues as immigration, veterans rights, healthcare reform and children and family issues. She later returned to Alabama to build the first Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives for the Governor of Alabama. She continuously champions the freedom of speech and religion.
“There are good and noble people in government fighting for what is right; they just need more support and reinforcements from people like you,” said Hasdorff. “We are "one nation under God" and that is what makes us indivisible. When we allow ourselves to be divided, that puts us at risk for being one nation under government, not God."
“Running Into the Fire: Why More Christians Need To Be Involved In Politics” releases September 6, 2022. For more information, visit charismahouse.com/running-into-the-fire-by-terri-hasdorff.
About Terri Hasdorff
Terri Hasdorff is a former congressional candidate and executive-level leader with more than 20 years of experience in government and politics. She began her career in what is now called the White House Office of Public Engagement, working with faith leaders from across the country. Hasdorff served on Capitol Hill for six years before returning to her home state of Alabama to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She has a bachelor’s degree from Samford University, is a graduate of the senior executive’s program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and is currently a member of the Executive MBA program at Oxford University.
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