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Attorney, author, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver hosts discussion on the important topics advancing issues of life, liberty and family with Matt Barber, founder of Barbwire.com, and Holly Meade, Director of Communications for Liberty Counsel, and special guests. To stay informed and ge…

Faith and Freedom


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    Colorado Threatens To Shut Down Christian Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 11:00


    Camp IdRaHaJe requested a religious exemption to Colorado's new gender rules. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Obergefell “Marriage” Opinion Must Be Overturned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 11:00


    Ten years ago, “five lawyers” on the U.S. Supreme Court abused their duty to interpret the Constitution. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    SCOTUS Sides With Catholic Charities in Tax Exemption Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 11:00


    The First Amendment does not permit the government to parse how religious organizations operate for tax exemptions. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    SCOTUS Should Strike Down Colorado Counseling Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 11:00


    Talk therapy is speech, and the government has no authority to restrict that speech to just one viewpoint. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Federal Appeals Court Protects Children From Lewd Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 11:00


    The First Amendment does not protect an obscene drag performance in full view of a children's playground. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    NY Health Care Workers Ask SCOTUS To Resolve Conflicts in the Circuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 11:00


    There is a circuit court split on the issue that the High Court should resolve immediately to protect the religious rights of health care workers. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    NC Supreme Court Rules Family Can Sue Over Forced COVID-19 Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 11:00


    Parents have the longstanding right to direct the upbringing of their children and the right to make medical decisions on their behalf. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Missouri Orders Planned Parenthood To “Cease and Desist” Chemical Abortions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 11:00


    Under the Mifeprex label, Mifepristone comes with a “black box warning,” which is the FDA's strongest warning for drugs with major risks. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Defamation Lawsuit Against Jews for Jesus Is Baseless

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 11:00


    The case centers around Jews for Jesus using a royalty-free stock photo of an Israeli soldier. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Iowa Chooses Biological Reality Over “Gender Identity”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 11:00


    Biology is fixed at birth and enacting laws based on this fact is what every state should be doing. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    SPLC Wants To Appeal Frivolous Lisa Miller Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 11:00


    The appeal attempt of Janet Jenkins is a meritless attempt to keep this frivolous case going. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    FL Court Rules Minors Need Parental Consent for Abortion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 11:00


    Parents need to be involved to counsel their children and protect their grandchildren. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    This Case Was Apparently a Set-Up Against Christian University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 11:00


    Liberty University terminated Jonathan Zinski after he flagrantly and intentionally violated Liberty University's doctrinal statement and policies regarding the biblical understanding of gender. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Student Could Not Graduate Because She Refuses LGBTQ Propaganda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 11:00


    She was a valedictorian with 4.67 GPA but was not allowed to opt-out of “literature” curriculum. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    SCOTUS Divided on Catholic Charter School Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 11:00


    The High Court's unsigned opinion consists of one sentence: “The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.” Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Shocking News About the Water Supply

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 11:00


    The abortion pill is affecting the entire population. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Kim Davis Will Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 11:00


    The jury awarded $50,000 in damages to both David Ermold and David Moore for “emotional distress” based on “hurt feelings.” Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    CA Censors Pro-Life Speech at Pregnancy Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 11:00


    This “weaponization” of fraud laws to censor pregnancy centers is viewpoint-based discrimination and an unconstitutional restriction on free speech. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    SC Supreme Court Rules Abortion Ban Stays at Six Weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 11:00


    Planned Parenthood argued that an unborn baby does not have a “heart” until all four chambers of the heart are formed at about nine weeks gestation. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    She Just Wants To Sell Mugs Online Without Compromise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 11:00


    The Equality Act is back! Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    SCOTUS Orders New York Governor To Respond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 11:00


    Governor Kathy Hochul demanded employers and employees violate their faith or risk losing their jobs and medical licenses. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    OSHA Ends Anti-Christian Bias Against Church

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 11:00


    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has no jurisdiction over a church and its pastor making private home renovations. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Abortions and Taxpayer Funding Increase for Planned Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:00


    The nation's largest abortion business, which commits over 1,100 abortions per day, presents killing unborn children and harming women as “inspiring hope.” Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    The Battle To Defund the Abortion Giant Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 11:00


    Planned Parenthood's largest financial contributor by supplying 39 percent of the organization's $2 billion in revenue. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Today We Honor Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 11:00


    The internal fight for religious freedom in the military is still happening. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    HHS Recommends Counseling for Gender Confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 11:00


    The insanity of gender ideology and greed in the medical community has children paying the price in the form of irreversible harm and regret. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Maine Governor Continues To Defy the Law

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 11:00


    Her defiance of federal laws, executive orders, and even the First Amendment has Maine residents paying the price. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Cities Diverge on Flag Policies Years After Christian Flag Case

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 11:00


    In Shurtleff, Boston illegally censored Christian viewpoints by denying flying the Christian flag in a public forum open to “all applicants.” Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    U.S. Supreme Orders NY Governor To Respond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 11:00


    This was a clear violation of Title IX. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Federal Judge Allows Children To View Obscene LGBTQ Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 11:00


    Liberty Counsel will keep working to intervene in this case to give parents who wish to protect their children from obscene drag performances. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    President Trump Establishes Religious Liberty Commission

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 11:00


    The Founders envisioned “a vibrant public square and human flourishing” where people “are free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or hostility from the government.” Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Attorney General Targets End of Child Medical Mutilation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 11:00


    She stated the agenda has been perpetrated by the Biden administration, the medical community, Hollywood, legacy mass media, children's books, and public schools. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Can Faith-Based Schools Be Disqualified From State Funding?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 11:00


    A ruling in favor of the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board would allow the establishment of the nation's first religious charter school. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    SCOTUS Leans Toward Parental Opt Out From LGBTQ Curriculum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 11:00


    Children do not become wards of the state by merely attending public schools. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Protecting Children From Obscene LGBTQ Performance in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 11:00


    The Naples City Council rightfully voted down exposing children to lewd, indecent, or sexually explicit displays. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Two States Protect Religious Freedom for Foster and Adoptive Families

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 11:00


    Every state must follow this lead to protect religious freedoms in its foster and adoption services. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Maine's Main Problem Is Exposed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 11:00


    Governor Mills is not above the law. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Maine Health Care Workers Seek Resolution From SCOTUS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 11:00


    Maine's statute and COVID shot mandate caused irreparable harm by forcing people to choose between their faith and their livelihood. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Liberty University Petitions Court of Appeals on Title VII Case

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 11:00


    As soon as his 90-day probation period expired, he revealed he had begun taking female hormones four months before he was hired. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    New Report Says Epidemic Requires State Reforms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 11:00


    All states need to take a stand and enact legislation that puts a stop to harming children with these barbaric medical procedures. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Adoption Denied Over Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 11:00


    On any given day, there are approximately 350,000 American children stranded in the foster care system. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Arkansas Enacts Two Laws Honoring Nation's Religious Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 11:00


    The Founders knew our inalienable rights come from God, not government, and that the sole purpose of government is to protect those rights. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Mother Takes Religious Freedom Case to Maine Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:00


    The custody order cannot prohibit the mother from taking her daughter to church. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Kentucky's Unconstitutional Church Lockdowns Need Recompense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 11:00


    Police troopers came to the church to fulfill Gov. Beshear's threat to target anyone who attended a church service against his in-person worship ban. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Georgia Enacts Religious Freedom Restoration Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:00


    Every remaining state without a RFRA law should follow suit and codify religious freedom protections from state overreach. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    They Don't Really Care About Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 11:00


    If only Planned Parenthood told her to go home. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    SCOTUS Could Decide Future of Counseling Bans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 11:00


    The government has no authority to restrict talk therapy that helps confused minors. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    It's Time To Stop Activist Judges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 11:00


    Judge shopping is happening against President Trump's executive actions. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    It's Time To Repeal the Johnson Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 11:00


    This keeps many pastors silent in the pulpit. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Judge Certifies Liberty University's Appeal of Title VII Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 11:00


    Title VII exempts Liberty University from having to employ individuals who violate its religious beliefs and doctrinal positions. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Kentucky Legislature Protects Counseling for Minors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 11:00


    Governor Andy Beshear wanted to stop struggling children from getting help. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

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