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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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    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.

    Federal Appeals Courts Upholds Talk Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 11:00


    The ruling allows therapists to give children a path to alleviate their mental health issues. 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 Airline Employees Sue for Religious Discrimination Over COVID Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 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.

    SCOTUS Revives Religious Challenge Against NY Vaccine Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 11:00


    The First Amendment forbids compelling children to depart from the religious practices of their 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.

    DC Appeals Court Upholds Military Ban on Gender-Confused Troops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 11:00


    The ‘Hegseth Policy' is grounded in objective medical criteria and the natural differences between the sexes to ensure that every service member is fully prepared to meet the challenges of defending 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.

    Florida AG Sues Medical Groups Over Child Mutilating Gender Surger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 11:00


    This lawsuit by the state of Florida is about holding the medical purveyors of harmful gender ideology accountable for irreversibly hurting 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. Marine Corps First Lieutenant Faces Administrative Discharge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 11:00


    Although the COVID-19 mandate has been rescinded, some service members are still facing anti-religious hostility. 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.

    Not One Shred of Evidence Has Been Found in This Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 11:00


    SPLC has already lost but continues to fight the meaningless battle. 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.

    Major Development in New York Health Care Workers Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 11:00


    The U.S. Supreme Court is asking the federal government to weigh in on how to potentially resolve the issue when state laws conflict with Title VII protections. 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.

    We Must Invest in Our Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 11:00


    Liberty Counsel is actively litigating to defend religious freedom for 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.

    We Are in This Fight for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 11:00


    Liberty Counsel filed an amicus brief and won at the High Court defending Tennessee's law protecting children from puberty blockers, hormones, and irreversible mutilating surgeries. 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.

    Study Confirms This Is Not the Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 11:00


    The push toward medical mutilating children must stop! 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.

    Christmas Under Communism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 11:00


    This should set off alarm bells for anyone who cares about religious liberty and freedom. 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 Blocks Abortion “Buffer Zone” Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 11:00


    This ruling marks a significant victory for sidewalk counselors and free speech advocates. 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.

    Court Order Bans Mom From Taking Daughter to Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 11:00


    A single mother is appealing the custody order that declared her church's mainstream biblical teachings to be “psychologically harmful.” 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.

    An Unborn Child Was Saved!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 11:00


    This child now has a future because Liberty Counsel intervened. 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 Continues Fight Against Southern Poverty Law Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 11:00


    The SPLC has a quest to “destroy” Liberty Counsel. 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 Appears Sympathetic Toward Pregnancy Centers in First Amendment Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 11:00


    The New Jersey Attorney General's subpoena violates the First Amendment by demanding First Choice Pregnancy Resource Centers break the confidentiality of its donors. 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's Religious Liberty Commission Held Military Hearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 11:00


    Although the COVID-19 mandate has been rescinded, some service members are still facing anti-religious hostility when it comes to vaccine requirements. 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 Revives Religious Challenge Against NY Vaccine Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 11:00


    The schools were attended only by Amish children, on Amish land, and taught by Amish teachers. 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.

    Major Development in New York Health Care Workers Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 11:00


    The High Court asks for this if the issue touches on something that affects the scope of federal 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.

    Appeals Court Upholds Free Speech for NY Pregnancy Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 11:00


    New York's attempt to censor life-saving treatment by weaponizing business fraud laws is blatantly unconstitutional. 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.

    North Dakota Supreme Court Restores Near-Total Abortion Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 11:00


    The law makes performing an elective abortion a Class C felony carrying a punishment of up to five years in prison with fines of up to $10,000. 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.

    Court Order Bans Mom From Taking Daughter to Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 11:00


    This order even prohibits contact with the Bible, religious literature, or religious philosophy. 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 Releases 2025 Naughty and Nice List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 11:00


    For decades, the debate over whether businesses and people in the public square should say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays.” 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 Dec 8, 2025 11:00


    The State of New York 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.

    North Dakota Upholds Pro-Life Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 11:00


    This is excellent news for the pro-life movement, both in North Dakota and in other states where duly enacted pro-life laws are being held up in the courts. 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.

    Victory for Teachers Over Gender Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 11:00


    The First Amendment grants educators the right to speak on matters of public concern, including school policies on gender identity. 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.

    Middle-School Girl Forced to Share Bed With Boy on School Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 11:00


    Lawsuit alleges Colorado district assigns overnight rooms by gender identity without parental consent. 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 Recommends Former U of AZ Professor Case Proceed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 11:00


    Professors at public universities do not shed their constitutional rights to free speech and religious exercise when they speak up for their children on matters of public concern. 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 Hears Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Case Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025


    The case may also have significant implications regarding free speech, association, and donor privacy. 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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