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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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    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.

    Florida Church Appeals Ban From Holding Worship Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 11:00


    This tyrannical action is like what happened during COVID-19 lockdowns. 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.

    These New York Health Care Workers Were Fired

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 11:00


    Liberty Counsel is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review this case. 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 Mexico School's Gender Policy Usurps Parental Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 11:00


    Requiring a female student to be exposed to the inappropriate sexual behavior of a male in class is morally reprehensible. 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.

    Church Autonomy Doctrine Applies to Liberty University Title VII Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 11:00


    This male informed Liberty 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.

    “Can Men Get Pregnant?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 11:00


    Josh Hawley asked this question to an OB-GYN during a committee hearing. 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 Reviews Two Laws Regarding Women in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 11:00


    The cases brought the Justices questions about whether these laws violate the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, and whether West Virginia's law violates the federal anti-discrimination statute 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.

    What's Ahead for Religious Freedom in 2026?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 11:00


    There's a selection of legal cases on the docket. 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 Made Me My Own God”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 11:00


    The medical mutilation industry swept her into their destructive web. 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 Is The National Sanctity of Human Life Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 11:00


    We must never forget all the precious babies that are aborted every day. 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.

    Ministries Can Hire People With Same Religious Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 11:00


    The Ninth Circuit reaffirmed that the First Amendment protects a religious institution's right to hire only people who adhere to the same sincerely held religious 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.

    U.S. Supreme Court Reviews Gender Ideology in Female Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 11:00


    These laws acknowledge reality so female athletes are not competitively, physically, and emotionally harmed by gender-confused males in their sports and private spaces. 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.

    Are Realtors Even Allowed To Be Pastors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 11:00


    The Missoula Organization of Realtors learned the answer to that question and backtracked. 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 Airline Forced COVID Shots on Employees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 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.

    High Court Invites Solicitor General To File Brief in NY Health Care Workers Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 11:00


    New York unlawfully forced health care workers to choose between their livelihoods and their religious convictions. 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 Acts To Protect Children From Medical Mutilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 11:00


    It is time to stop these barbaric practices. 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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