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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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    Illinois School District Must Give Good News Clubs Equal Access

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 11:00


    Child Evangelism Fellowship gives children a biblically based education that includes moral and character development. 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 Church Congregants File Lawsuit Against Judge for Banning Worship Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 11:00


    The U.S. Constitution and Florida laws are clear that Coastal Family Church has the right to hold church services on church property. 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 Rules 8-1 Talk Therapy Bans Violate First Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 11:00


    The High Court's resounding decision in Chiles v. Salazar is a major victory for the integrity of the counseling profession. 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.

    Teachers Are Forced To Teach “Queer Theory”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 11:00


    Christians must stand for Judeo-Christian values. 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.

    Louisville To Pay Christian Photographer $800K for Restricting Her Expression

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 11:00


    As the city of Louisville now knows, violating the First Amendment right to free expression can be a costly mistake. 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 Rules 8-1 Talk Therapy Bans Violate First Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 11:00


    The U.S. Supreme Court's resounding decision is a major victory for the integrity of the counseling profession. 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.

    Former Flight Attendant Seeks Justice for Religious Discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 11:00


    United Airlines violated a fundamental principle of employment 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.

    Engineer Sues LA County Over Denied Religious Accommodation for LGBTQ Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 11:00


    The county has allowed other religious employees to work remotely for other reasons, such as Ramadan, but is discriminating against him for his Christian beliefs. 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.

    Religious Discrimination Case Against University of AZ Can Proceed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 11:00


    This former ethics professor engaged in constitutionally protected speech and religious expression to protect his children. 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.

    Teacher's Lawsuit Against Moms for Liberty Should Be Dismissed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 11:00


    The teacher claims the communication from Moms for Liberty to school officials caused her professional and reputational harm. 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.

    Appeals Court Hears Liberty University's Religious Freedom Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 11:00


    This case is fundamentally about whether religious institutions can maintain their identity and mission in their employment decisions. 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 Counsel To Appeal Seattle Christian Mayday Gathering Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 11:00


    The city's unconstitutional permitting scheme cannot withstand First Amendment scrutiny and causes irreparable harm to 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.

    Lawsuit Challenges Virginia Pro-Abortion Ballot Measure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 11:00


    Virginia's House Joint Resolution 1 cannot legally appear on the ballot. 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.

    Santa Fe Public Schools Violate Title IX and Parental Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 11:00


    A federal investigation is the next step toward correcting these unlawful actions to protect students. 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.

    Engineer Sues LA County Over “Pride” Flag

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 11:00


    When the state compels employees to act against their religious beliefs, it crosses a constitutional line. 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.

    Appeals Court Hears Oral Arguments in Liberty University Employment Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 11:00


    The law allows Liberty University to require employees to act consistent with its Christian doctrine. 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 Court Rules Against Schools Keeping Secrets From Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 11:00


    The teachers challenged district policies that required educators to use students’ preferred names and pronouns without telling parents. 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.

    Appeals Court Allows Texas Drag Show Law To Protect Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 11:00


    Five LGBTQ organizations challenged the law claiming its “vagueness” created a “chilling effect” on the First Amendment rights of drag show performers. 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 Attorney General Is Trying To Intimidate Pro-Life Donors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 11:00


    CompassCare is a Christ‑centered agency that provides pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and consultations on pregnancy, abortion and adoption. 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.

    Louisiana May Display Ten Commandments in Public Classrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 11:00


    The judge concluded that displaying the Ten Commandments is “fully consistent with 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.

    FL “Protection of Children Act” Shields Children From Obscene and Lewd Performances

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 11:00


    Hamburger Mary's restaurant hosts regular drag performances and sued the state after it cancelled its so-called “family friendly” drag shows on Sunday. 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's Doctrinal Position Is Clear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 11:00


    “Among other virtues, followers of Jesus Christ will: …uphold chastity among the unmarried and the sanctity of marriage between one natural-born man and one natural-born woman.” 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's Frivolous Lisa Miller Appeal Suffers From Lack of Evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 11:00


    The federal court saw through the sham by granting Liberty Counsel a total victory. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    His Lawsuit Claims Jews for Jesus Associated Him With Bible Distribution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 11:00


    He filed the lawsuit on Christmas Eve 2024 seeking no less than $5 million in punitive damages. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    SCOTUS Could Review Washington State Law Removing Parental Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 11:00


    Parents have a First Amendment right to guide their children consistent with the dictates of their faith. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Florida Church Seeks To Resume In-Person Worship Services Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 11:00


    This injunction unconstitutionally shutters a house of worship with no compelling government interest. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Secretary of War Said the Wolf Has Been Fired!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 11:00


    Fort Bragg kindergarten teacher subjected children to sexually inappropriate and disturbing behavior has been fired. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    Mifepristone Accounts for at Least 63 Percent of Abortions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 11:00


    One in ten women are also being harmed. 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 Counsel Sues United Airlines for Religious Discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 11:00


    They each had religious objections to the use of aborted fetal cell lines associated with the COVID shots. 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.

    He Intentionally Set Up Liberty University To Undermine Its Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 11:00


    Liberty Counsel argues that Title VII, the First Amendment, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act protect religious institutions like Liberty University. 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.

    Parents Have Constitutional Rights To Direct Their Children's Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 11:00


    The judge ruled in favor of Lexington Public Schools regarding two books, Pink Is for Boys and Except When They Don’t. 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.

    Miss America Organization Doesn't Want People To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 11:00


    The contract requires female beauty candidates to agree to compete against biological males. 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.

    Most Americans Want Photo ID for Elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 11:00


    CNN interview asked Adam Schiff why he didn't want this requirement. 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.

    Pastor Was Fired for Not Using False Pronoun

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 11:00


    The East Baton Rouge Parish Library acted unlawfully. 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 Attorney General Sued Children's Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 11:00


    This is not about protecting children. 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.

    Illinois School District Sued for Discriminating Against Good News Clubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 11:00


    The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that public schools cannot discriminate against Christian viewpoints regarding use of school facilities. 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.

    Miss America Has Threatened To Sue Miss North Florida 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 11:00


    We commend her for taking a stand. 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.

    Florida Abortions Have Dropped Since “Heartbeat Law”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 11:00


    In 2024, the Florida Supreme Court ruled there is no right to abortion in the Florida 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.

    Liberty University Title VII Case Prepares for Oral Argument

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 11:00


    A male informed the university after his 90-day probationary employment period expired that he wanted to change his name to “Ellenor.” 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.

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons Recommends No Gender Surgery for Minors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 11:00


    This followed a jury in Westchester County awarding a woman $2 million in damages for her double mastectomy. 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 Calls To “Rededicate America” Back to God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 11:00


    There will be a major prayer event held on the National Mall to “rededicate America as one nation under God.” 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. Dept. of Education Issues Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 11:00


    Students, teachers, and other school officials have a right to pray in school as an expression of individual faith. 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 Sues Abortionist for Sending Abortion Pills Into Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 11:00


    This lawsuit follows two tragic cases in which abortion activists and organizations facilitated men illegally purchasing abortion-inducing drugs. 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.

    Woman Wins Two Million Dollar Malpractice Lawsuit Over Gender Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 11:00


    The jury puts all the blame on the doctors. 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 Jersey City Did Not Get the Flag Memo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 11:00


    The parade has consistently included a ceremonial raising of the Christian flag at city hall since 1979. 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.

    Florida Children's Hospital Fired Employee Over COVID Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 11:00


    Nemours violated his religious protections and should be held accountable. 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.

    Appeals Court Rules Coastal Family Church Can Resume Church Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 11:00


    Every Sunday a church is forced to close its doors inflicts irreparable spiritual and constitutional injury on its congregation. 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.

    Take a Stand for Purity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 11:00


    The Day of Purity is based on God's Word that encourages holiness and sexual purity. 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.

    Abortion Pill Chemicals in Our Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 11:00


    Research is raising an urgent national alarm over the environmental consequences of chemical abortions. 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 Advances Pro-Life Agenda in Administration's First Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 11:00


    The pro-life executive actions of this first year are helping protect the most vulnerable among us. 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.

    Louisiana Appeals Ten Commandments Ruling to Full Fifth Circuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 11:00


    This is a universally recognized symbol of law and has indelibly shaped the Western Legal Tradition and American 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.

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