At the American Values Coalition Pastors Conference, Elizabeth Neumann explores how polarization, online ecosystems, and social fragmentation contribute to modern pathways toward radicalization and extremist violence. She argues that today’s threat environment is less about coordinated terror networks and more about lone actors shaped by identity crises, disinformation, and digital influence. Neumann calls the church and broader community to focus on early, “upstream” prevention by strengthening belonging, resilience, and relational trust.