Tanner DiBella

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tanner@theamericancouncil.com

Tanner DiBella is an author, pastor, and speaker committed to strengthening the Church and developing courageous public leaders. He is the founder and president of The American Council, where he equips leaders with biblical conviction, moral clarity, and practical tools for leadership in complex cultural moments. Tanner earned a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, holds a master’s degree in Executive Leadership, and is a doctoral candidate in Strategic Leadership. His work focuses on forming leaders who lead with integrity, wisdom, and humility in both ministry and civic life.

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Tanner DiBella

Current Events
January 28, 2026

The Elephant in the Room

Let's talk about Immigration & Customs Enforcement.
Politics
January 28, 2026

The Apathy That Keeps a Nation Broken

We have spent years grieving the moral decay of America, but we cannot keep asking God to heal what we refuse to steward.
Politics
January 28, 2026

Something Has Gone Wrong

There was a time when the American political environment was more charitable. That era now feels distant and almost implausible.
Current Events
January 7, 2026

House Oversight Committee to hear testimony from Minnesota state lawmakers on fraud concerns

On January 7, 2026, the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform convened a hearing focused on fraud and misuse of federal funds tied to Minnesota administered programs. The committee heard from three Minnesota state lawmakers, plus a former Justice Department prosecutor, as lawmakers weighed what went wrong, what safeguards are missing, and what reforms could reduce future losses.
Current Events
January 19, 2026

Venezuela will ship sanctioned oil to the United States indefinitely, sources say

Venezuela is expected to begin sending oil to the United States under a reported arrangement that would ease certain US sanctions in exchange for ongoing shipments.
Current Events
January 7, 2026

Rubio briefed lawmakers on Trump and Greenland as allies pushed back

Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed lawmakers that President Trump’s objective regarding Greenland is to pursue a purchase, not an invasion, according to officials familiar with the briefing.
Religion
January 6, 2026

How to Talk to Your Pastor About Politics

A pastoral guide for faithful and fruitful conversations
Public Leadership
December 29, 2025

Faith Without Compromise in a Hostile Culture

Drawing from Daniel’s life in Babylon, this piece examines how Christian leaders can engage public life with moral clarity and spiritual depth, proving that faithfulness to God can strengthen, rather than diminish, cultural influence.
Pastoral Leadership
December 29, 2025

Preaching Truth to a Polarized Congregation

How pastors can confront cultural confusion with courage, wisdom, and pastoral restraint.
Politics
January 18, 2026

“God is in control” is not an excuse for Christian apathy

Politics
December 28, 2025

Why Israel Still Matters

Family
December 31, 2025

Why Fatherhood Still Matters

Politics
December 31, 2025

The Colonization of Christian America: How a Nation Is Being Rewritten

Religion
December 31, 2025

Why Clarity Matters More Than Ever

Religion
December 31, 2025

The Hardest Command Jesus Ever Gave

Politics
December 28, 2025

Let's talk about Christian Fascism

Politics
December 28, 2025

How to Run for School Board

Religion
December 31, 2025

How We Can Rely on Scripture to Be the Source of Truth

Current Events
December 31, 2025

Free Speech and the Weight of Words

Religion
December 31, 2025

Christian Conviction Isn’t Fascism. It’s Freedom.

Current Events
December 28, 2025

A Tale of Two Campuses: Protest, Disorder, and the Failure of Higher Education

Current Events
December 28, 2025

Dear America: We Have To Do Better

Religion
December 28, 2025

An Open Letter to American Pastors