Angela Shippert

Angie Shippert is a dedicated wife and mom of three beautiful children, residing in Illinois. Her family’s roots run deep in farming. She and her husband, Brad, strive to embody their Christian faith in daily life. Angie met her husband, Brad, in 2016, marrying him after he faced the profound loss of his first wife to pancreatic cancer, becoming a devoted mom to his young daughter shortly after their wedding. Together, they welcomed two sons into their family.
The challenges in Angie’s life have shaped her resilience and compassion. In 2020, as the pandemic unfolded, her husband was diagnosed with leukemia. This led to Brad’s brave journey that included a stem cell transplant at the Mayo Clinic. While Brad underwent treatment away from home for 100 days, Angie balanced a full-time job and caring for their children, all while trying to support him through this difficult time. Today, they celebrate Brad’s full recovery and remission, a testament to their strength as a family and their faith in God.
Both Angie and Brad have navigated the loss of their fathers during their young adulthood, an experience that deepened their appreciation for community and mentorship. The parents of Brad’s late wife have stepped in as cherished mentors and grandparents to their children. God’s love in this situation illustrates the profound love and happiness that can emerge from embracing those who enter our lives unexpectedly.
Now, several years after this tumultuous health journey, Angie has returned to school to pursue a Juris Masters in Health. Her goal is to make a meaningful difference in her community by establishing a non-profit dedicated to protecting farmland from harmful wind and solar projects. With a heart for advocacy and a commitment to listening, Angie hopes to create positive change and support for those in need. She says that she is “incredibly grateful for this scholarship opportunity.”

Our Interview With Angela

Was this the first time you entered the contest?
Yes

How did you hear about the contest?
I was internet searching for scholarshipa that would fit who I am, a Christian, Conservative that wants to restore our nation back to God and our Constitution.

What inspired your work?
Simply the experience of having endured my nation at a time when Constitutional principles have been trampled on in favor of a more administrative state.

What did you learn about the U.S. Constitution while creating your entry?
This document is simple, yet complex. I enjoyed learning about the Christian faith of our forefathers who wrote the document and Declaration of Independence as well.

How do you plan to spread the word this year to your peers about the importance of the U.S Constitution?
I belong to a few organizations that focus on civic duty. The opportunity to share the Constitutional ideals, I’ve found, often comes within individual conversations and helping citizens identify what an administrative state is in simple terms. I’ve found that once people understand this concept, they’re willing to open their eyes to how policies impact our rights and move us away from the Constitution.

What are your career plans?
My hope, after graduation from Liberty University with my Juris Masters in Health, is to start a non-profit. I’d like it to focus on the allocation of resources to doctors who can study the health impacts that renewable energies have on human health. WIth that information, I’d further like to influence policy changes. I hypothesize that wind and solar have a negative impact on human health based on my experience living near such projects and hearing constituent testimony via phone call or email.

How do you spend your free time?
Playing with my children, my treasures on earth.

Why is the Constitution relevant today?
God gave us the Constitution, that much is clear by our forefathers’ commitment to faith. I believe God can produce revelation to His people on any day, time, or season. Therefore, the Constitution is the most wise and ethical way of governing a group of people according to His Covenant and the Jurisdiction granted to us, by Him.

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