Finding the Middle Ground
What Does Faithful Citizenship Look Like Now?
Something shifted in 2020.
You felt it. I felt it.
For many of us, it was like waking up overnight to a reality we hadn’t fully seen before. And once you see it… you can’t unsee it.
So we ran.
We ran hard.
We ran fast.
We poured time, energy, emotion—sometimes everything we had—into trying to Save the Republic.
And for a season, that pace made sense.
But here we are now… in a very different moment.
President Trump is back in office. The political landscape has shifted again. And the movement that once felt unified now spans a wide spectrum—from unwavering loyalty… to sharp criticism… and everything in between.
And somewhere in the middle?
There’s a group of people no one is really talking about.
The steady ones.
The faithful ones.
The ones who showed up when it wasn’t popular.
A lot of them are tired.
Not defeated… but tired.
Some have quietly stepped back.
Others are still engaged, but feel like they’ve lost their rhythm.
They’re asking a question that doesn’t get enough attention:
What does responsible, effective citizenship look like now?
When Sprinting Turns Into Stumbling
Here’s the reality no one likes to admit:
You can’t sprint forever.
And many people have been operating in “emergency mode” for four straight years.
That kind of pace isn’t sustainable—and when the urgency begins to ease, it creates something unexpected:
Not peace…
But disorientation.
Because if everything isn’t on fire anymore…
Then what are we supposed to do?
Some people cope by doubling down—staying in outrage mode, constantly reacting, constantly posting, constantly pushing.
Others swing the opposite direction—completely disengaging, retreating into normal life as if the last few years didn’t happen.
But what if neither of those is the answer?
What if the real path forward is found somewhere in the middle?
A Better Framework: The 2–2–2 Principle
One of the most practical frameworks I’ve seen for this season comes from Rick Green through Patriot Academy's Rebuilding Liberty course.
It’s rooted in the final words of the Declaration of Independence:
“We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
That sounds big—and it is.
But Rick breaks it down into something sustainable for everyday life:
2 hours a week of your time
2% of your income
2 times a week putting your reputation on the line
Not all-in burnout.
Not total disengagement.
Just faithful, consistent investment.
And here’s the beauty of it:
Anyone can do this.
What 2 Hours a Week Actually Looks Like
This isn’t about becoming a full-time activist.
It’s about being an engaged citizen.
Two hours a week could look like:
Attending a school board or city council meeting
Watching (and actually understanding) a piece of legislation in your state
Volunteering behind the scenes for a local campaign or organization
Hosting or participating in a Constitution class through Patriot Academy
Helping organize an event in your community
Making phone calls or sending emails that actually move something forward
It’s not flashy.
But it’s effective.
Because real change doesn’t happen in viral moments.
It happens in consistent, local presence.
What 2% of Your Income Means
Let’s talk about the part most people avoid.
Your “fortune.”
This isn’t about writing massive checks.
It’s about being intentional.
What would it look like to budget for the things you say matter?
That could mean:
Supporting a candidate who actually reflects your values
Giving to organizations doing real, measurable work
Investing in training programs that equip the next generation of leaders
Funding efforts that increase transparency and accountability
We spend money on what we value.
This is about aligning your spending with your convictions.
Two Moments of Courage Each Week
This might be the hardest one.
Your “sacred honor.”
Putting your reputation on the line doesn’t mean being obnoxious or combative.
It means being willing to:
Ask thoughtful questions when something doesn’t make sense
Speak truth with clarity and respect
Refuse to go along with something just because it’s popular
Share information that helps others think—not just react
Sometimes that happens on social media.
Sometimes it happens in a conversation at church, at work, or around your dinner table.
It’s not about being loud.
It’s about being willing.
Finding Your New Normal
Here’s the truth:
When COVID first hit, I HATED that phrase…
like ‘hair on the back of my neck standing up’ hatred. But I’ve realized something over time.
We were never meant to live in constant crisis mode.
But we weren’t meant to go back to sleep either, and there actually IS a middle ground.
A place where:
You stay engaged without burning out
You stay informed without being consumed
You take action without losing your peace
That’s where real, lasting impact happens.
Not in the spikes of emotion…
But in the steady rhythm of responsibility.
You Still Have a Role to Play
If you’ve felt yourself pulling back lately…
Or wondering where you fit in this new season…
You’re not alone.
But you’re also not finished.
The Republic isn’t sustained by moments of intensity.
It’s sustained by ordinary people who choose—week after week—to stay involved.
Not perfectly.
Not endlessly.
But faithfully.
2 hours.
2 percent.
2 moments of courage.
That’s it.
That’s enough to matter.
And when enough people decide to live that way?
That’s how a Republic is preserved and that’s what THIS community is all about.
We find our middle ground, TOGETHER.