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In this episode, we welcome Joe Kennedy to the show. He used to be an assistant football coach at a public high school in Bremerton, Washington. After games, he would pray at the 50-yard line by himself. When some coaches and players noticed him doing that, some of them decided to join him at the 50 in prayer after the games. The members of his school board said that they were worried that it would violate the Establishment Clause of the US Constitution, and they tried to force Coach Kennedy to stop praying. He refused. The school responded by not renewing his coaching contract (essentially firing him). He, rightfully, sued the school board, and that fight made its way all the way to the Supreme Court in 2022, where the court ruled in favor of Kennedy, voting 6-3, that the government cannot suppress an individual's expression of religious observance, and if they do so then they are violating the rights to Free Exercise and Free Speech. The 2024 major motion picture “Average Joe” was made about Coach Kennedy and his struggle for religious liberty. In this interview, we discuss all of that in detail and much more. Let's get into it…  Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Sportly, Kavitha Davidson discusses the relationship between religion and sports. Stadiums feel like modern-day cathedrals, with fans chanting in unison like a congregation, and Sunday football practically replaces church for many. But how much space should personal faith take up on the field? The conversation covers everything from on-field prayers and team chaplains to controversial debates sparked by cases like Coach Kennedy's. Why do some religious expressions in sports feel inspiring while others spark backlash? And what does all this say about the delicate balance between personal beliefs and public spaces? Join Kavitha for a timely deep dive into how religion influences sports and what it means for fans, players, and the game itself. Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producers: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu I Content Writers: Michaela Strauther, Shei Yu & Kavitha A. Davidson I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com. Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast channel for insightful podcasts. Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content. You can reach the host, Kavitha, at kavitha@immigrantlypod.com Follow us on TikTok @immigrantlypodcast IG @immigrantlymedia Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tudor Dixon talks with Coach Joe Kennedy, a high school football coach known for his stand on religious freedom. Coach Kennedy shares his journey of faith, detailing his commitment to praying on the football field and the subsequent legal battles he faced. The discussion highlights the impact on his family, the broader implications for religious freedom in America, and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode, Bryce interviews Coach Joe Kennedy who has a new movie "Average Joe" out this weekend about his story. They talk the movie, the Supreme Court, and how important it is to have faith and prayer in your life. Coach Joe Kennedy, an eighteen-year Marine veteran, was an assistant coach for the Bremerton High School (BHS) varsity football team. Before he even coached his first game, the Marine-turned-football coach made a commitment to God that he would give thanks at the conclusion of each game for what the players had accomplished and for the opportunity to be part of their lives through football. This was met with disapproval from his school district and turned into a lengthy court battle. On June 27, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Kennedy and his First Amendment right and on March 8, 2023, Coach Kennedy was officially reinstated as assistant coach and returned to the field for one game on September 1, 2023 before resigning. Joe and his wife, Denise, are parents to four and reside currently in Pensacola. His memoir, Average Joe, is available wherever books are sold and a film inspired by his life will be in theaters beginning October 11. He continues to speak across the country promoting freedom of speech. Connect with him online at https://coachjoekennedy.com/.FILM'S WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:Website: https://averagejoemovie.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AverageJoeMovie/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/averagejoemovie/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@averagejoemovieX (formerly twitter) - http://www.twitter.com/averagejoe_filmYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AverageJoeTheMovieTo support UNPACKIN' it's upcoming golf tournament, please CLICK HERE.Subscribe to the UNPACKIN' it Podcast, the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast, and the UNPACK' it Minute Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coach Joe Kennedy, a man whose own battle for the right to pray led to a landmark Supreme Court case victory. Landmark Supreme Court Case Winner on Fighting for Religious Freedom. The film on Coach Kennedy's life AVERAGE JOE hits theaters nationwide beginning October 11, 2024.

In this episode, Leslie Nunnery interviews Coach Joe Kennedy, the former high school football coach whose simple act of praying on the field led to an 8-year legal battle and a major Supreme Court decision. Now the subject of the upcoming movie 'Average Joe,' Coach Kennedy shares his personal journey from atheism to faith, his challenges in marriage, and how God used his life in extraordinary ways. A must-listen for anyone seeking encouragement in their own faith journey.

High school football coach Joe Kennedy had no other choice but to fight. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight—no matter the cost. From the director and producers of God's Not Dead and the producers of The Blind comes AVERAGE JOE, in theaters beginning October 11.

Coach Joe Kennedy, an eighteen-year Marine veteran, was an assistant coach for the Bremerton High School (BHS) varsity football team. Coach Kennedy made a commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired because of this practice, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight—no matter the cost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are times in life when we come to the proverbial fork in the road and we need to choose between the easy thing to do vs. the right thing to do. Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer interviews Coach Joe Kennedy about a challenge in his life after being fired from his job for praying silent prayers on the football field after games. Coach Kennedy paraphrases 2 Timothy 4:7 as his motto, Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith! Be inspired by this man after God's own heart. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

In this episode, host Alita Reynolds sits down with special guests Coach Joe Kennedy and actor Eric Close, who stars in the upcoming film Average Joe, based on Coach Kennedy's life. Together, they discuss the incredible story behind the movie, the challenges and triumphs that led to its creation, and the experience of seeing real-life events unfold on the big screen. Eric shares insights into portraying Coach Kennedy, while Coach reflects on being represented in a feature film. Don't miss the conversation, and be sure to catch Average Joe in theaters on October 11!Watch the trailer, get tickets and learn more here.

Coach Joe and Denise Kennedy's powerful and emotional interview recounting their story from the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference. Learn more about Coach Kennedy: https://coachjoekennedy.com Learn about 'Average Joe', the new movie highlighting Coach Kennedy's story: https://averagejoemovie.com Stream the full 2024 Christians Engaged Conference: https://www.thececonference.org/livestream Support Christians Engaged's efforts to educate and empower Christians nationwide: https://christiansengaged.org/donate⁠⁠ Conversations with Christians Engaged | Hosted by Bunni Pounds Listen, watch, and subscribe: https://christiansengaged.org/conversations-show Christians Engaged exists to awaken, educate, and empower believers in Jesus Christ to: ▪️ PRAY for our nation and elected officials regularly ▪️ VOTE in every local, state, and national election to impact our culture ▪️ ENGAGE our hearts in civic education or involvement for the well-being of our local communities and our nation Learn more: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/⁠⁠ Support our efforts: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/donate⁠⁠ Take the PLEDGE to PRAY, VOTE, & ENGAGE: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/pledge⁠

He stood for the rights of every American by taking a knee. Actor Eric Close (Nashville, Without A Trace) is starring in the movie “Average Joe” that's based off the true story of coach Joe Kennedy. Coach Kennedy, a Marine, was fired as a high school football coach for praying after football games. He decided to fight for religious freedom and freedom of speech taking his case all the way to the Supreme Court. You can see the story yourself in theaters for a limited time on October 11th. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams discusses this latest role with Eric Close. Eric shares his journey into directing and the mentors who have supported him along the way. He also opens up about his long-lasting marriage and the importance of faith in his relationship. More information is at: https://averagejoemovie.com/ #averagejoemovie #firstamendment #prayingcoach #keepthefaith #contagiousinfluencer #davidsams #ericclose

Coach Joe Kennedy's film, Average Joe, premieres in theaters beginning October 10th. It focuses on his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each football game. When he was fired for living out his faith, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight. You can show your support for Coach Joe and religious freedom by going to the movies on opening weekend.  Buy Tickets Now >>

Lou Holtz and Coach Kennedy discuss his Supreme Court victory, a milestone for religious freedom, and its impact on faith in America. The post Coach Joe Kennedy | S1E14 appeared first on The Lou Holtz Show.

Lou Holtz and Coach Kennedy discuss his Supreme Court victory, a milestone for religious freedom, and its impact on faith in America. The post Coach Joe Kennedy | S1E14 appeared first on The Lou Holtz Show.

#texasvaluesreport with special guest Coach Joe Kennedy, Won the U.S. Supreme Court Football Prayer Case, and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney, Texas Values Watch Average Joe movie trailer https://averagejoemovie.com/ Join us at Concerned Women for America's She Prays She Votes Bus Tour at Embrace Grace in Hurst Texas tomorrow at 11:30am https://www.facebook.com/events/1217413729211480/ Register for Texas Values 7th Annual Faith, Family, & Freedom Forum Sept. 13-14 and hear from Coach Kennedy! https://register.txvalues.org/policyforum2024 Registration link coming soon for Collin and Denton Counties Candidate Forum on Tues, Oct 15. https://www.facebook.com/share/yxmGxfGGpJ2NeEaY/ Follow Coach Kennedy on Facebook @coachjoekennedyofficial Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

After 50 years of using the bad legal precedent, America is in a new era of freedom. Because of Coach Kennedy's win, courts must decide religious liberty cases through the lens of a “history and tradition” test. For a better understanding of the history and tradition test, Tim Barton, president of Wallbuilders and an expert in American history, breaks down how our nation's past will determine how religious expression plays out in the public square today.

Sean's special guest is Holly Randall from First Liberty Institute who is responsible for successful results for Coach Kennedy who was fired for praying on the 50 yard line of a high school football field. First Liberty fights the fight defending our rights found in our Constitution. And the fight continues. Listen to what's going on today, and why Pastor Sean is a one issues voter...Religious Liberty!

Sean's special guest is Holly Randall from First Liberty Institute who is responsible for successful results for Coach Kennedy who was fired for praying on the 50 yard line of a high school football field. First Liberty fights the fight defending our rights found in our Constitution. And the fight continues. Listen to what's going on today, and why Pastor Sean is a one issues voter...Religious Liberty!

Do you know that the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Coach Kennedy praying after a football game now means it is legally OK to put crosses, Ten Commandments, and other religious representations on public lands? Thanks to First Liberty Institute, the largest First Amendment religious liberty law firm in the USA (firstliberty.org), Christians do not need to hide our most important religious symbols and expressions of our faith. Our guest host, Shaun Fredrickson, discusses major cases with Nathan Shackelford, attorney for First Liberty. Every Christian needs to know about this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You never know who will stop by and sit in the Director's chair. This week, Coach Kennedy drops by for a “thriller”. #uab #goblazers #tkr #uab #andykennedy #TKRApp #TonyKurreRadio #TonyKurre #UABDirectorsChair Grab the free TKR app to ROCK Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tkr/id1463187328

Big news from this weekend, including some personal news, Israel being attacked by Iran, and an appearance by Mike Pompeo in Seattle! Today is tax day; are we getting our money's worth? Today, President Donald Trump is the first president to face a criminal trial, and the trial is a farce full of twists and turns that can only happen with ill intent. We also look at a story from the PNW, that has a connection to Coach Kennedy, about an elementary school student who was denied a club for interfaith students, which will remind you how important our First Amendment really is!

In this week's deep dive episode, Mock and Daisy sit down with former marine, football coach, husband, author, and free speech advocate, Coach Joe Kennedy. Together they talk about how a simple prayer on the football field landed him in the Supreme court. Now more than ever it's important to fight for the 1st amendment and NEVER cave to the mob.Please support our great sponsors at:Visit https://www.genucel.com/chicks now, enter Promo Code CHICKS for additional 10% off yourentire order! Every order today is instantly upgraded to Free Express Shipping!Visit https://Mypillow.com/CHICKS - Enjoy all the great savings – Code CHICKS.Visit https://www.omahasteaks.com and enter code CHICKS at Checkout to save an extra $30 during our Semi-Annual Sale! Minimum purchase may apply.

Raiders RB Coach Kennedy Polamalu speaks to the media. Hear what he had to say on the latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider from the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 115 - Coach Joe Kennedy took an 8-year court battle over the First Amendment all the way to the Supreme Court...and won!  He was an assistant varsity football coach for Bremerton High School in Washington state.  He'd made a commitment to God that he was going to give thanks at the end of each game, but that was met with disapproval from his school district.  The defense of his rights made it to the court's highest level, and on June 27th of 2022 his right to pray was upheld.  His new book "Average Joe", which released in October of 2023, is available for purchase nationwide.  Joe is a twenty-year Marine veteran, and he and his wife, Denise, are parents to four children.Ben stands with our guest and comes under center as lead play-caller for this episode, while Chad can't help himself as he signals from the sideline with his ritual gesturing.  The two cheer with all their fellow Americans as this guest lays out the simple truth of what it takes to stand up (or kneel) for your God-given rights.  What was it about Coach Kennedy's desire to thank God at the end of games that was so offensive that he was going to lose his job over it?  What compelled Joe to endure such a long, difficult court battle to see his rights vindicated, and what was it like being the center of such a high-profile case?  Finally, what kind of advice would Coach Kennedy have for other people facing similarly difficult situations?  SHOW NOTES:Coach Joe's website:   Coach Joe KennedyConnect with Joe:  (3) Facebook (3) FacebookBuy Coach Joe's new book:  Average Joe: One Man's Faith and the Fight to Change a Nation: Kennedy, Joseph A.: 9781684515097: Amazon.com: Books  

Alison, Liz, and Rebecca go back to school! They discuss the latest wild and crazy state/church violations in public schools reported to their organizations, the postscript on the Coach Kennedy case, and the alarming move by Oklahoma to create the first religious public school. Background Pray to Play report Prayer Walks and Public Schools report We Dissent Episode 5 – You, Coach Kennedy, are no Tim Tebow   Complaints Discussed Auburn University football team baptism Baptism in Charlotte County Public Schools, FL  “Jesus and Germs are Everywhere” sign in Victor Valley Union High School District, CA Prayer walk in Marion County Public Schools, FL   Cases Kennedy v. Bremerton School District (2022) Liz Cavell, FFRF - “Praying coach's actions do not alter the Constitution” Hiram Sasser, First Liberty - “School district that fired praying coach Joe Kennedy under investigation, again” Stone v. Graham (1980) Trinity Lutheran v. Comer (2017) Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue (2020) St. Isidore Charter School Lawsuit - OKPLAC v. Statewide Virtual Charter School Board (2023) Attorney General O'Connor's December 2022 letter FFRF's January 2023 memo Attorney General Drummond's February 2023 letter Engel v. Vitale (1962) Resources American Atheists Report a Violation FFRF Report a Violation     Check us out on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Our website, we-dissent.org, has more information as well as episode transcripts.  

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued our weekly theme, "Love Your Enemies," and we discussed how the Holy Spirit gives us the power to move toward our enemies in grace and love. Our Scripture reference was Matthew 5:45-47. What good is it to only love those who love us? What would it look like to love an enemy like Hamas? Our special guest was Joe Kennedy, former football coach at Bremerton High School in Bremerton, Washington who was fired for praying with his team on the field. Coach Kennedy has written a new book called 'Average Joe" which shares the true story of his faith and and freedom of speech. Hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Average” is not the adjective that comes to mind when talking about an American who took a religious freedom case all the way to the Supreme Court, but football coach Joe Kennedy says he identified with the word. “I've always looked at myself actually [as] below average,” Kennedy says. “I really had no idea that God was going to take my life in this way, in this path.” In his new book, “Average Joe: The Coach Joe Kennedy Story,” Kennedy explains how his simple commitment to God to take a knee in silent prayer on the 50-yard line after the high school football games he coached landed him at the center of one of the largest religious freedom cases in recent history, Kennedy v. Bremerton, Wash., School District. It was decided in his favor 6-3 by the Supreme Court on June 27, 2022.“If you could take a schmuck like me and change the path of the nation as far as religious freedom and the First Amendment goes, imagine what [God] could do with some other people,” the coach says.Kennedy joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss his new book and to explain why he chose to take a stand for religious freedom and why he left coaching shortly after his Supreme Court victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Average” is not the adjective that comes to mind when talking about an American who took a religious freedom case all the way to the Supreme Court, but football coach Joe Kennedy says he identified with the word. “I've always looked at myself actually [as] below average,” Kennedy says. “I really had no idea that God was […]

This week we're chatting with Tim Kennedy, the longtime and extremely successful baseball coach at Bishop Miege and Blue Valley High School here in the Kansas City area.Now, why are we talking with a high school baseball coach on a podcast that mainly features business leaders and talks about leadership and mentoring?Well, as you may know, since 2017 we've had a program in partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City and the Kansas City Royals called Coaches with Character. Each year we recognize six coaches who are making Kansas City a better place.This year we are featuring the coaches on this podcast because who knows better about leadership, building teams, team chemistry and so on than successful high school coaches?A graduate of Blue Valley High School in 1990, Tim Kennedy put together a successful 2023 campaign in his first year as head coach at his alma mater after having previously served as a math teacher and an assistant coach at the school since 2013.Tim's coaching and teaching background started in 1997, shortly after graduating from Kansas State University. After five years as an assistant coach at Bishop Miege High School, Kennedy became head coach of the Stags and served in that role from 2003-2011 before his tenure at Blue Valley High School began in 2013.As his nominator, Peggy Rose, who was a Blue KC Coach with Character honoree a few years ago, wrote, “Coach Kennedy is what first class looks like as a teacher and a coach. He works with his students in Algebra 2 and AP Calculus in the same way he works with his high school baseball players – in a patient, respectful and encouraging manner that fosters a sense of confidence that has manifested itself in several league and state titles, as well as success in the mathematics classroom. He always does the right thing and wants what is best for the team and to make kids better through sports. Tim always has time to talk and listen to fellow coaches, teachers, students and athletes.”In this chat, we talk about that coaching career, leadership highs and lows, building a team, and much more.LINKS:Here's the article about Tim Kennedy as the June Blue KC Coaches with Character honoree.For more information about the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program for high school students, visit our website.To make a financial gift to give students life-changing one-on-one mentoring, visit our secure donation page.For all episodes of the C-10 podcast and ways you can listen, click here.If you'd like to make a comment, have a suggestion for a future guest, or your company would like to help underwrite this podcast, please visit our contact page.

Today InPerspective with Dr. Harry Reeder September 20, 2023

The US Supreme Court tried to get Coach Joe Kennedy's job back, but the high court is powerless to change the heart of America.-The Coach lost his job anyway, after SCOTUS ruled in his favor. Christians fight for symbolic battles, but they are losing the cultural war at every front. If a Christian school wants to fire an Islamic coach who prays on the field 6 times a day, do they have that right-- What we need is a Christian state, but the only way to get that is to restore Christian churches to the nation. . .which might produce Christian Senators and Representatives and Judges.--We're a long way from that.--In the meantime, the best thing we can do is get the government completely out of the business of education.--It's got to be tough for Public Schools attempting to--maintain a pluralism that includes monotheism, polytheism and atheism at the same time.--How do they pull that off----This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Libyan flood kills 11,300 people, -Sound of Freedom- filmmaker candidate for Mexican president, Christian rocker Mylon LeFevre now with Jesus---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Coach Kennedy Loses the Battle - SCOTUS Powerless to Change US Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 9/15/2023 Length: 31 min.

On Culture Friday, the consequences of issuing judgment before the facts came in about indigenous graves at Catholic schools in Canada; My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 sets the table for a compelling story but fails to deliver; and Coach Joe Kennedy returns to Bremerton High for one more football game before resigning on Wednesday. Plus, news for children and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WFrom the Mission Focused Men for Christ podcast, this month looking at how to shape our everyday lives to be better FOCUSED and EFFECTIVE for the Master.And from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

Lots going on today, as always. Some of which we talked about, and some of which we assigned as homework. Navarro's guilty. And not just of pacing around nervously. Fani Willis had a thing or two to say to Jim Jordan. And the Fulton County Special Grand Jury's report was released today, too. In more in-depth news, here's the take we were looking for on “Coach” Kennedy's case. The more you look at it, the more it looks like other fake cases, like 303 Creative. That reminds me, Every Republican Accusation is a Confession.™ This time, the proof is… another “famous” conservative “Christian” family brought low by charges of child abuse. “Free speech absolutist” Elon Musk finds yet another limit to his tolerance: Ukraine. Proud Boys imprisoned for Jan. 6 think Trump will pardon them. That much we all understand. Why they think he'll do it for free is the mystery. Maybe it's because Trump is finally helping Rudy Colludy pay his legal bills… by asking other people to pay his legal bills.

William Wagner is the Founder & President Salt & Light Global and Great Lakes Justice Center. ‘We Finished the Race,' Coach Kennedy Says After Taking Knee in Prayer on Field Following Supreme Court Victory

Are you aware of the monumental impact Coach Joe Kennedy's case has had on restoring religious liberty in America? Join us on an enlightening journey as we delve into the details of his landmark case, and its implications for the resurgence of religious freedom in the United States. As we anticipate Constitution Day, we urge you to take an active role in your local community, church, and political process. Furthermore, we traverse the critical turning point in Coach Kennedy's case, where the Supreme Court overturned the restrictive 'Lemon Test'. We shed light on the shocking number of cases, over 7,000, where the 'Lemon Test' stifled individuals from practicing their free exercise of religion. Wrapping up our discussion, we pay tribute to Coach Kennedy's valor and express gratitude to First Liberty and Kelly Shackelford for their relentless battle for religious liberty. Stick with us and stay mindful of the lessons learned, for religious liberty is our strength.Support the show

With COVID 19 fear tactics starting to ramp up again, what should Christians do with the facts we now know about shots, masks, and distancing? In love and without fear, we live by faith, and we arm you with truth to ponder as well as the latest data on mask efficacy and other important truth from scripture about how to push back against lies while honoring authority. A great example of this is Coach Kennedy, who kneeled Friday night on the same field he was told to not kneel and pray on as a coach. He did not comply, and the Bremerton School District was forced to comply with the constitution. A great example for all of us!

Chad discusses the recent online “trad wife” trend that's become increasingly popular on social media. Are these women really returning to traditional gender roles, or is this just a new way for grifters to LARP? The Maui blaze is now the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years. When asked about the situation, Joe Biden responded, “No comment.” To make matters worse, the president was on vacation when the tragedy occurred. Rightfully so, he's getting trashed for it online. Given that the land that burned in Hawaii has long been sought after by commercial real estate investors, it's hard not to wonder about the situation. Was this simply a tragic wildfire, or is there something else going on? Questions remain about the situation. Oliver Anthony's “Rich Men North of Richmond” went super viral over the last week and has become a blue-collar anthem. Of course, leftwing outlet Rolling Stone took the opportunity to trivialize the viral sensation. It wasn't just the Left. Some people on the Right found ways to nitpick the song's lyrics, trying to interpret messages that simply aren't there. Is it possible to enjoy great art for just being great art? The song is about the pain of everyday people, and that's a message that should resonate with everyone. Video of a group of thugs ransacking a Nordstrom in Topanga is making the rounds on social media, and one has to wonder whether anyone will do anything about it. As long as these people can rob and steal with impunity, they will continue to do so, and our leaders seem not to care. The crazy plane lady, Tiffany Gomas, who went viral, released an apology, and she still has a standing invite to come on the show and explain what she saw. Skittles released new white Skittles with BLM and LGBT messaging on the packaging because everyone looks to candy companies for their morals. An autistic teen in London was arrested for saying a female police officer “looked like her lesbian nana,” which is somehow an arrestable offense in 2023. Today's Sponsors: Barrel Buddy Cleaning our guns is a REALLY important step in being a responsible gun owner. Barrel Buddy is a totally new concept and better way to take care of your firearms. So, get some today … I guarantee you'll love ‘em. Go to https://www.BarrelBuddy.com today! Magic Spoon Cereal Go to https://www.magicspoon.com/CHAD to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code CHAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order! And Magic Spoon is so confident in their product, it's backed with a 100% happiness guarantee — so if you don't like it for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked. Miracle Brand Sheets Miracle is so confident in their product, it's backed with a 30 day money back guarantee — so if you aren't 100% satisfied, you'll get a full refund. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://www.TryMiracle.com/CHAD and use the code CHAD to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. First Liberty Institute Here are three things you can do to promote the First Freedom Challenge. • One: Sign up at RFIA.org and commit to praying on September first. • Two: Record a short video message challenging people to take a knee in prayer with Coach Kennedy. • Three: Share your video on social media. Let the world know that the freedoms intended by our Founding Fathers are back! Join me and take the First Freedom Challenge. Sign up at https://www.RFIA.org  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On First Liberty Live!, you'll hear from our Supreme Court winner and former client, Coach Joe Kennedy on what his experience has been returning to his old job at Bremerton High School. On September 1st, Coach Joe is returning to the football field for the very first time since he was fired. And in honor of this monumental evening, we're having a national night of prayer to celebrate our First Freedom. We're asking coaches, players, parents and fans nationwide to go to a knee in personal private prayer on Friday, September 1st. Be sure to join the First Freedom Challenge to pledge your support.

We so excited to be celebrating the anniversary of Coach Kennedy's win at the Supreme Court with you on our inaugural First Freedom Day! Today, June 27, marks the anniversary of this historic success at the nation's highest court. To celebrate First Freedom Day, we're hosting a special episode of First Liberty Live! to talk about our Supreme Court victories and what it means for people of faith all across America.   Learn more: First Freedom Day >>

Raiders RB Coach Kennedy Polamalu spoke to the media this week about expecting consistency and open competition at running back. Take a listen to the press session courtesy of Las Vegas Raiders Insider Hondo Carpenter and Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday, March 15th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Nigerian pastor's son killed by bandits Bandits in northern Nigeria killed a pastor's son last Friday. They also kidnapped the pastor's wife and three other family members. Peter Mukaddas, a local leader, told Nigeria's Daily Post that the bandits invaded the community in the early morning. Then, they headed straight to the pastor's house and carried out the killing and abductions. Mukaddas is calling on the government to rescue the pastor's family. Local police have been unresponsive. This continues the trend of Nigeria's government doing little to oppose such violence. He said, “We are fervently praying to God to touch [the kidnappers'] hearts so that they can see the wisdom to release them.”  According to Open Doors, Nigeria is the sixth most dangerous country worldwide for Christians. Tens of thousands participate in Spain's pro-life march On Sunday, tens of thousands of people joined the Yes to Life march in Madrid, Spain. Five hundred groups supported the event in an effort to oppose “all laws and practices that threaten life and human nature at any moment of its existence, as well as the businesses and ideologies that sustain them.” Last month, Spain passed legislation allowing girls as young as 16 to get an abortion without parental consent. Football Coach Joe Kennedy reinstated after Supreme Court win Last Wednesday, First Liberty Institute announced a Washington State school district has reinstated Joe Kennedy as their assistant football coach, reports CBN News. In 2015, the Bremerton School District suspended Kennedy for praying on the football field after games. The following year, he sued the school for violating his religious freedom. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court heard his case and ruled in his favor. Hiram Sasser with First Liberty celebrated the reinstatement, “We are thrilled that Bremerton [High School] and Coach Kennedy are back together, and we hope they go undefeated.” Congress Overturns D.C. Legislation for the First Time in 30 Years   Last November, the Washington, D.C. City Council, inspired by the Woke Crowd, revised its criminal code to reduce penalties for certain crimes. They did this even as the nation's capital faces increased gun violence and carjackings.   However, because the District of Columbia is not a state, Congress has final say in the matter. Last Wednesday, the U.S. Senate nullified D.C.'s attempt to reduce criminal penalties. The House passed it on February 9th. And now, President Joe Biden said he will sign it. Perhaps they did so because the politicians live in D.C. and want to see criminals receive the maximum penalty.   It's the first time since 1991 that Congress has overturned local D.C. legislation.  The overturned legislation would have reduced the maximum sentences for carjackings and robberies. It also would have removed mandatory minimum sentences in most cases. Ecclesiastes 8:11 says, “Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil.” U.S. Senate reduces penalties for D.C. carjackings and robberies The U.S. Senate passed a resolution last Wednesday, nullifying changes to the Washington, D.C. criminal code. It's the first time since 1991 that Congress has overturned local D.C. legislation.  If it becomes law, the revised criminal code will reduce the maximum sentences for carjackings and robberies. It also would remove mandatory minimum sentences in most cases. If it passes the U.S. House, President Joe Biden said he will sign the resolution. This comes as the nation's capital faces increased gun violence and carjackings. Ecclesiastes 8:11 says, “Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil.” Americans favor Christianity, detest Satanism and Scientology A new poll from YouGov surveyed Americans' views on 35 religious groups and belief systems. Christianity in general was the most highly favored belief system. The next most favored system was Protestantism. Other groups like Roman Catholics, Lutherans, and Anglicans scored lower, but were generally viewed positively.  On the other end of the spectrum, Satanism and so-called “Church” of Scientology, founded by L. Ron Hubbard, received the worst favorability scores. They were followed by Jehovah's Witnesses, Islam, and Mormonism.  Dallas abortion mill shut down Praise God! The largest abortion mill in Dallas, Texas shut down earlier this month. It had stopped doing abortions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe  v. Wade last year. The mill was operational for 50 years, killing thousands of unborn babies. Texas Right to Life reports that “Southwestern Women's Surgery Center was owned by long-time, late-term abortionist Curtis Boyd, who is an ordained Baptist minister and bragged, ‘Am I killing? Yes, I am!'” Psalm 50:16 says, “But to the wicked God says: ‘What right have you to recite My statutes or take My covenant on your lips?'” World's most premature twins celebrated first birthday And finally, Guinness World Records reports the world's most premature twins celebrated their first birthday earlier this month. When Shakina Rajendram went into labor four months early, doctors told her the twins had a zero percent chance of survival. But, in God's providence, Adiah and Adrial are alive and well a year later. Disturbingly, the Canadian hospital denied the twins life-sustaining measures at birth. However, their parents were able to transfer them to Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto for care.  Her husband, Kevin, said they clung to their Christian faith in the process. KEVIN: “Amidst all that scenario of being told that the chance of survival is pretty much 0%, the chance of significant disability is really high, we were just clinging to our hope and faith, trusting in God.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, March 15th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

David and Sarah begin by going through SCOTUSblog's end-of-term Stat Pack. Then Hiram Sasser, executive general counsel for First Liberty Institute, joins for a deep dive into the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District Supreme Court case. Hiram, who was co-counsel on the case, explains the story and talks about Coach Joseph Kennedy from a more personal point of view. How did the facts become so muddled throughout the process? Our hosts have a lively debate about how the case could have—or should have—been handled. Show Notes:-SCOTUSblog Stat Pack-Kennedy v. Bremerton School Dist.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 06:19) A Win for Coach Kennedy, and for Religious Liberty: The Supreme Court Again Defends Free Exercise of Religion and Free SpeechKennedy v. Bremerton School District by Supreme Court of the United StatesPart II (06:19 - 16:26) ‘The Constitution Neither Mandates Nor Tolerates That Kind of Discrimination': The "Lemon Test" is Gone, and That's a Good ThingPart III (16:26 - 25:14) Habeas Corpus and ‘Happy the Elephant': Why Happy Did Not Get Her Day in Court — And What Was at StakeHappy the Elephant Had Her Day in Court. We Humans are Better for It. by Washington Post (Vicki Constantine Croke)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Today we're talking about a couple of stories that demonstrate how the Left has to rely on lies & propaganda to function. First, we discuss Elon Musk buying Twitter and the absolute meltdown it's triggered on the Left. For some reason, liberals feel threatened by the idea that free speech might actually make its way back to Twitter. Although Elon Musk isn't the sole savior of America or humanity (obviously), what he's doing with Twitter is much more likely to have a positive outcome than a negative one. Over at the White House, the Biden administration has announced the creation of the Disinformation Governance Board, which will fill an alarmingly similar role to George Orwell's "Ministry of Truth," from his novel "1984." Then, we talk about the Melissa Lucio case again, and how the people who swear up and down that she's innocent and can only do so by ignoring facts and relying on appeals to emotion. --- Timecodes: (0:00) Introduction (4:35) Allie's reaction to Elon Musk buying Twitter - is this a good thing? (22:50) The Biden admin created an authoritarian 'Disinformation Governance Board' (29:20) Allie's reaction to Melissa Lucio's execution being halted by the state of Texas --- Today's Sponsors: HealthyCell is a new ingestible gel that not only tastes great but has 165% more absorption than pills. Go to HealthyCell.com/ALLIE & use promo code 'ALLIE' to get 20% off your first order! My Patriot Supply specializes in long-term emergency food storage. Go to PrepareWithAllie.com to save $150 off your order. A'del Natural Cosmetics uses high quality ingredients without the use of parabens, synthetic fragrances or preservatives, etc. Visit AdelNaturalCosmetics.com & use promo code 'ALLIE' to get 25% off your first order. --- Show Links: Selina Lucio's TikTok ' 5thof14' https://bit.ly/3y0WYmU The State of Texas v. Melissa Elizabeth Lucio - July 30, 2008 verdict: https://bit.ly/3MDUqiq U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit: Melissa Elizabeth Lucio v. Bobby Lumpkin, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice - February 9, 2021 decision: https://bit.ly/3KmVPIJ --- Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep 605: Coach Kennedy & Today's SCOTUS Hearings | Guests: Joe Kennedy & Jeremy Dys https://apple.co/3EUTRya Ep 606: White Supremacy Is Not Black America's Problem | Guest: Bob Woodson Sr. https://apple.co/3KrNwLC Ep 607: John MacArthur, Hillsong Documentary & SBC Drama | Guest: Megan Basham https://apple.co/3KpP2y3 Ep 600: Debate: Is Death Row Inmate Melissa Lucio Innocent? | Guest: Rep. Jeff Leach https://apple.co/39qvOLZ Ep 532: The Case Against Julius Jones | Guest: Sean Fitzgerald https://apple.co/3KM2Tjh --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise- use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking to former high school football coach Joe Kennedy and his attorney from First Liberty Institute, Jeremy Dys. Coach Kennedy has been locked in an eight-year legal battle with his former employer, Bremerton School District, after the district took issue with Kennedy's tradition of saying a silent prayer after football games. Despite Kennedy trying his best to work with the school district officials and find a way to compromise, they were insistent that any prayer he does must be completely out of sight, and now the case will be heard before the Supreme Court. Obviously, the case is ridiculous, as Kennedy has a First Amendment right to express his religious beliefs. But Jeremy Dys points out that this case could have dire implications for the right of free speech in America, as the leftist activists in the school system and justice system who stand against Coach Kennedy vehemently want to push any expression of Christianity out of public sight.  --- Today's Sponsors: Naturally It's Clean has safer chemistry formulas to clean every area of your home from the bathroom to your hardwood floors to your kitchen. Go to NaturallyItsClean.com/ALLIE & use promo code 'ALLIE' to save 15% off your order! Annie's Kit Clubs — make the most of your rainy days with a new kit every month including all the materials & directions you need to make a project. Go to AnniesKitClubs.com/ALLIE & get your first month 75% off! PreBorn — will you help rescue babies' lives? Pre-Born centers have counseled over 450k women considering abortion. To donate, dial #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. --- Show Links: SCOTUSblog coverage/timeline of Coach Kennedy's case: https://bit.ly/3MopORY Listen to the oral arguments for Coach Kennedy's case before the Supreme Court today - Kennedy v. Bremerton School District https://bit.ly/38kWWLI First Liberty: Live! at the Supreme Court - April 25: https://bit.ly/3kd2bja --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise- use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices