Christian leaders are at the nation's capitol to make plans for "The Call D.C."

They expect one million young people will come together on August 16 to fast and pray for the nation.

Organizers say this time of seeking God is key is to transforming the culture.

"My vision is that this event will be multiracial, multicultural than ever before, but that people will carry a torch of prayer back home that will start as a catalyst what will be a great awakening in our nation," said Bishop Harry Jackson of Hope Christian Church.

Lou Engle, the visionary and co-founder of "The Call," recently spoke with CBN News about the 12-hour event.

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