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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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    CA Censors Pro-Life Speech at Pregnancy Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 11:00


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

    SC Supreme Court Rules Abortion Ban Stays at Six Weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 11:00


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

    She Just Wants To Sell Mugs Online Without Compromise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 11:00


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

    SCOTUS Orders New York Governor To Respond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 11:00


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

    OSHA Ends Anti-Christian Bias Against Church

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 11:00


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

    Abortions and Taxpayer Funding Increase for Planned Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:00


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

    The Battle To Defund the Abortion Giant Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 11:00


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

    Today We Honor Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 11:00


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

    HHS Recommends Counseling for Gender Confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 11:00


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

    Maine Governor Continues To Defy the Law

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 11:00


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

    Cities Diverge on Flag Policies Years After Christian Flag Case

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 11:00


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

    U.S. Supreme Orders NY Governor To Respond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 11:00


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

    Federal Judge Allows Children To View Obscene LGBTQ Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 11:00


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

    President Trump Establishes Religious Liberty Commission

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 11:00


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

    Attorney General Targets End of Child Medical Mutilation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 11:00


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

    Can Faith-Based Schools Be Disqualified From State Funding?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 11:00


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

    SCOTUS Leans Toward Parental Opt Out From LGBTQ Curriculum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 11:00


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

    Protecting Children From Obscene LGBTQ Performance in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 11:00


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

    Two States Protect Religious Freedom for Foster and Adoptive Families

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 11:00


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

    Maine's Main Problem Is Exposed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 11:00


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

    Maine Health Care Workers Seek Resolution From SCOTUS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 11:00


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

    Liberty University Petitions Court of Appeals on Title VII Case

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 11:00


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

    New Report Says Epidemic Requires State Reforms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 11:00


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

    Adoption Denied Over Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 11:00


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

    Arkansas Enacts Two Laws Honoring Nation's Religious Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 11:00


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

    Mother Takes Religious Freedom Case to Maine Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:00


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

    Kentucky's Unconstitutional Church Lockdowns Need Recompense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 11:00


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

    Georgia Enacts Religious Freedom Restoration Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:00


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

    They Don't Really Care About Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 11:00


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

    SCOTUS Could Decide Future of Counseling Bans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 11:00


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

    It's Time To Stop Activist Judges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 11:00


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

    It's Time To Repeal the Johnson Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 11:00


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

    Judge Certifies Liberty University's Appeal of Title VII Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 11:00


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

    Kentucky Legislature Protects Counseling for Minors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 11:00


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

    SCOTUS Scrutinizes Whether South Carolina Can Defund Planned Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 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.

    University of Maine System Testimony Reveals Religious Discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 11:00


    The church participated in the bidding processes in good 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.

    Liberty Counsel's Great Victory Over SPLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 11:00


    This frivolous lawsuit by the Southern Poverty Law Center was pure lawfare designed 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.

    Mother Takes Religious Freedom Case to Maine Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 11:00


    A state district judge declared the church's 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.

    Appeals Court Upholds Idaho Law Protecting Single-Sex Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 11:00


    It can be humiliating, demeaning, and unsafe for children to be exposed to the opposite sex in bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas. 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.

    University of Maine System Testimony Reveals Religious Discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 11:00


    The University of Maine System engaged in discriminatory actions against Calvary Chapel Belfast. 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.

    Complete and Total Victory in Nine-Year Civil Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 11:00


    Liberty Counsel is entitled to summary judgment. 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 Completely Exonerated in Lisa Miller Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 11:00


    This frivolous lawsuit by the Southern Poverty Law Center was pure lawfare designed 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.

    The U.S. Supreme Court Scrutinizes Whether South Carolina Can Defund Planned Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 11:00


    Congress did not create a right for individuals to have states pay for their 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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 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.

    Kim Davis Requests Full Court Review for “First Impression” Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 11:00


    The First Amendment precludes making the choice between your faith and your livelihood. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

    President Trump Orders Education Department To Begin Closing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 11:00


    Education is a state and local issue and the ultimate responsibility rests with 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.

    NY Weaponizes Fraud Law To Censor Abortion Pill Reversal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 11:00


    The government does not have the power to chill the free speech of pregnancy center staff and take away a woman's option to safely stop an abortion. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 11:00


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 1:00


    The State of New York forced health care workers to choose between their livelihoods and their religious convictions without any consideration for accommodation. 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 Files Anti-SLAPP Motion To Dismiss Defamation Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 1:00


    Jews for Jesus' social media posts were a part of a larger religious expression about giving Bibles to Israeli soldiers. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 1:00


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

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