New Miss America Celebrates Traditional Values – Pledges God Can Heal a ‘Divided’ and ‘Broken’ World

In a time when America seems more divided than ever, a powerful new voice has emerged from an unexpected place. (And no, it’s not another Hollywood lecture about social justice.)

Instead, the 22-year-old Alabama nursing student who was just crowned Miss America is charting a different course. In fact, she’s doing something that might make progressive heads spin—she’s refusing to follow cultural trends or cave to social pressure.

When Abbie Stockard took the crown in Orlando this January, she brought something rarely seen on national stages anymore: unapologetic traditional values.

“I think our world is broken,” Stockard told Fox News in an exclusive interview. “I think it is polarized and divided, and I want to be a light.”

A Voice Guided by Faith

The source of Stockard’s confidence? A deep Christian faith that she refuses to hide.

“I am very driven by my faith,” she declared. Indeed, she believes that her entire Miss America journey was guided by scripture and prayer.

“I believe we were all created on purpose, for purpose,” Stockard shared. “I know that I was anointed to this position for a purpose, and that’s why I’m not going to take it for granted.”

During competition week, she focused on two powerful words: “peace and confidence.” She believes that she won not from rehearsed routines or careful coaching, but rather from her relationship with God.

“Peace that surpasses all understanding, knowing that the Lord is taking care of my needs for me,” Stockard explained. “He has a plan for my life, and His plan is good. Reminding myself that He is for me, and He is not against me.”

Achievement Through Merit

While her faith forms her foundation, Stockard’s achievements speak to the power of hard work and personal responsibility. Through three years of competition, she has earned over $89,000 in scholarship money. This has allowed her to pursue her nursing degree at Auburn University debt-free.

“One of my biggest pet peeves is when people call Miss America a beauty pageant,” she explained. “Through my three years of competing, I have acquired over $89,000 in tuition scholarships… It allows me to graduate completely debt-free.”

Stockard’s commitment to service extends beyond the stage. Indeed, she has raised more than $200,000 for cystic fibrosis research in Alabama, earning recognition as a “Hero of Hope” by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Unlike the empty virtue signaling we often see from public figures, Stockard demonstrates practical leadership through personal example. Her approach to health and wellness reflects traditional values of discipline and balance.

“It’s time that the world takes hold of our health so we can combat these statistics,” she said, discussing her platform as an advocate for the American Heart Association’s Go RED for Women initiative.

The new Miss America promotes practical, achievable health goals.

“It isn’t just physical activity,” she explained. “It’s making sure that you’re managing your stress appropriately [and] getting an adequate amount of sleep. That all goes into what it looks like to live a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle.”

A Return to Traditional Values

As Stockard begins her year of service as Miss America 2025, her message offers hope for those concerned about America’s future. Rather than adding to the political noise, she’s focusing on timeless principles.

“I want to make every single person feel seen, valued and appreciated,” she shared, “because that is who the Lord is. That’s what He would want me to do.”

In an era when many young leaders embrace division, Stockard’s faith-based approach to unity and service provides a refreshing alternative. Her crowning may represent more than just a pageant victory – it could signal America’s readiness to return to the traditional values that once united us.

As she travels the country this year, Stockard carries a simple but powerful message: healing our nation’s divisions might not require political solutions, but rather a return to the faith-based principles that shaped America from its founding.

Key Takeaways: 

• Miss America 2025 boldly declares faith-based leadership as a solution to America’s cultural division.
• Auburn University nursing students earned $89,000 in scholarships through merit and hard work.
• Traditional values champion raises over $200,000 for medical research while maintaining a biblical worldview.
• The young leader demonstrates conservative principles through personal example rather than political rhetoric.