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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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    A Heartbreaking Story of Deception

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 11:00


    He wanted to have “trust building exercises.” 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 Asks SCOTUS To Overturn Obergefell “Marriage” Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 11:00


    This case began when “five lawyers” on the High Court released the opinion that declared same-sex couples have the right to be “married.” 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 and Liberty University Launch Supreme Court and Appellate Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 11:00


    This is great news for future attorneys! 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.

    Mercyhealth To Pay Over $1 Million for COVID Shot-Related Religious Discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 11:00


    This hospital system did not live up to its name and instead was merciless to its faithful and dedicated 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.

    Good News Clubs Win Equal Access in Oakland School District

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 11:00


    Children in the critical age window are hearing the gospel in 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.

    City Officials Tried To Prevent Christians From Holding Public Worship Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 1:00


    Seattle's mayor blamed the Christians for the violence. 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 Court Blocks Colorado Law Banning Abortion Pill Reversal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 1:00


    Colorado's law unlawfully denied women the choice to save their babies. 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 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruled This Christian Organization Has Hiring Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 1:00


    She sued World Vision for rescinding her job offer as a customer service representative after she revealed she was in a “same-sex marriage.” 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.

    Proposed IRS Agreement That Protects Speech in Churches Faces Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 1:00


    An anti-religious group has asked for permission to intervene in the case to oppose the agreement. 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 Threatens Religious Liberty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 1:00


    Liberty Counsel is asking the High Court to overturn this unjust judgement against Davis and to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. 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.

    Trump Administration Protects Religious Expression in Federal Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 11:00


    Americans do not have to set their faith aside when they enter government employment. 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 Asks SCOTUS To Overturn Obergefell “Marriage” Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 11:00


    Liberty Counsel is asking the High Court overturn this unjust judgement against Davis and overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. 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 Uphold Federal Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 11:00


    New York cannot set aside federal employment law that protects employees from religious discrimination. 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 Wanted To Identify As Female and Change His Name To “Ellenor”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 11:00


    He was terminated for open violation of Liberty University's doctrinal statement and now alleges “sex discrimination.” 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.

    IRS Agrees Not To Enforce Johnson Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 11:00


    The Internal Revenue Service has agreed that churches and other houses of worship are not prohibited from engaging in political 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.

    Kentucky Church Presents SCOTUS With Important Due Process Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 10:59


    There must be accountability for this unconstitutional mandate that shut down churches and places of worship. 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.

    A CBDC Could Enable the Government To Control Americans' Dollars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 10:59


    Digital currencies have one single purpose which is ultimate control over law-abiding citizens. 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.

    Jews for Jesus Appeals To Dismiss Frivolous Defamation Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 10:59


    The lawsuit claims that Jews for Jesus intentionally associated this Jewish teacher with Bible distributions in the wake of the October 7 attacks. 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.  

    Targeted Parents Are Appealing to the “Parent-in-Chief”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 10:59


    Actress and education freedom advocate Sam Sorbo is fighting for parents who have been harassed and arrested for exercising their First Amendment 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.

    The High Court Has the Opportunity To Finally Overturn Obergefell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 10:59


    This case began when “five lawyers” on the U.S. Supreme Court declared that same-sex couples have the right to be “married.” 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 Delivers Freedom Win for Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 1:00


    Secretary McMahon celebrated the decision as “a significant win for students and families.” 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.

    Virginia Court Protects Talk Therapy in Free Speech Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 1:00


    Laws that restrict counselors and clients to only one viewpoint violate the First Amendment. 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 Court Upholds West Virginia's Abortion Pill Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 1:00


    As there is no right to abortion, there is no right to dangerous abortion 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.

    Marine Corps Continues Religious Discrimination Over Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 1:00


    It's time for the military to commit to protecting the religious freedom and the rights of conscience of all service members. 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 Remove This Muzzle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 1:00


    The Johnson Amendment has silenced churches for generations. 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 Church Files Appeal Brief Regarding Religious Discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 11:00


    Such discrimination is unlawful, and an injunction is necessary to restore the church's bid award and stop these unconstitutional 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.

    Montana Realtor Association Unlawfully Discriminates Against Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 11:00


    “Are realtors even allowed to be pastors too?” 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 Christian Schools Want To Pray Over the Loudspeaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 11:00


    It's a case of unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination and hostility to religious expression. 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 Agreed To Hear Women's Sports Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 11:00


    With the split in the appeals court, the High Court now has the opportunity to enforce and extend this protection for girls and women. 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 .

    Pastors Must Unshackle Their Pulpits From Johnson Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 11:00


    The agency would view it as a private matter, like “a family discussion concerning candidates.” 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 and Human Remains Entering the Water Supply

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 11:00


    An estimated 30-40 tons of hazardous medical waste, including human remains, are being flushed into the water systems. 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 Teacher's Personal Pronouns Are Not Free Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 11:00


    He began using gendered pronouns such as “she,” “her,” and “hers.” 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.

    Prayer and Praise Turned to Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 11:00


    Three worship services went off without a hitch, but Seattle and Los Angeles were a different story. 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.

    UPenn Agrees To Comply With Title IX and NCAA Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 11:00


    This is a great victory for women and girls at the University of Pennsylvania and across our nation. 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 Big and It's Beautiful!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 11:00


    This is another positive step toward stopping forced taxpayer funding of the abortion industry. 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 Dissenting Voices of the “Marriage” Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 11:00


    Chief Justice Roberts argued that the “five lawyers” in the slim majority essentially rescinded natural marriage and declared it “wrong.” 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.

    Christian Camp Freed From Colorado's Dangerous Gender Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 11:00


    The government also has no place forcing the false, corrosive gender ideology upon its citizens. 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 Parents Can Opt-Out Children From LGBTQ Curriculum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 11:00


    The First Amendment simply does not allow government schools to require families to sacrifice their religious beliefs for their children to attend 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 Rules South Carolina Can Defund Planned Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 11:00


    It makes no sense to require states to fund an organization that kills 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.

    U.S. Supreme Court Finally Strikes Down Nationwide Injunctions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 11:00


    More than 60 have been issued against President Trump since he took office. 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.

    Happy Birthday, America!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 11:00


    Americans have the privileged God-given rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 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 SCOTUS Should Strike Down Colorado Counseling Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 11:00


    “The First Amendment prohibits states from dictating which therapeutic approaches may be spoken.” 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 Jul 2, 2025 11:00


    Obergefell was wrongly decided whereby the Court created a right that is nowhere to be found in the text. 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.

    Texas Will Ten Commandments in Public Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 11:00


    The Ten Commandments 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.

    SCOTUS Rules Tennessee Can Protect Children From Medical Mutilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 11:00


    The decision will provide a solid foundation to keep in effect similar laws protecting children in 26 other states. 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.

    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.

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