Podcast appearances and mentions of kelly shackelford

Friday, May 23, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Penna Dexter. Her co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. Their topics for discussion include Court packing plans, V.P. Harris's socialist tendencies, and other top stories from today. Connect […]

Friday, May 23, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Penna Dexter. Her co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. Their topics for discussion include Court packing plans, V.P. Harris's socialist tendencies, and other top stories from today. Connect […]

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Welcome to our Wednesday show with host Kerby Anderson. His first guest is  Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute. They'll discuss Viewpoints commentaries. Then Kerby will cover most everything else from bureaucracy in the halls of Congress, and the U.S. drug policy, to the democratic theatre in Newark, […]

During the National Day of Prayer ceremony in the Rose Garden, President Trump signed an executive order creating the Presidential Commission on Religious Freedom. Our President and CEO, Kelly Shackelford, has been appointed to serve on the Commission. To give you a better understanding of the Commission, Kelly sat down with Stuart Shepard to discuss the appointment and to let you know what you can expect from those serving at the President's request.

Friday, April 11, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson broadcasting remote from Peoria, IL. His co-hosts in our studio are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. They'll cover most everything from the tariffs, and the battle for […]

Friday, April 11, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson broadcasting remote from Peoria, IL. His co-hosts in our studio are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. They'll cover most everything from the tariffs, and the battle for […]

On today's encouraging episode, Pastor Jack and attorney Kelly Shackelford discuss exciting victories in America's court system and many successful outcomes within the Supreme Court. Kelly Shackelford is President and Chief Executive Officer of First Liberty Institute. Mr. Shackelford is a constitutional scholar who has argued before the United States Supreme Court, testified before the U.S. House and Senate, and has won numerous landmark First Amendment and religious liberty cases, including the landmark religious liberty victory in the U.S. Supreme Court, American Legion v. America Humanist Association.  CONNECT WITH FIRST LIBERTY:https://firstliberty.org/ (00:00) Religious Liberty Victories and Hope(11:24) Defending Religious Liberty and the Constitution(20:57) Empowering Hope for Religious LibertyCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Website: https://jackhibbs.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube:  https://bit.ly/437xMHn DAZE OF DECEPTION BOOK:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND PRE-ORDER:https://tinyurl.com/33d5dpaj Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content:https://bit.ly/3CIP3M99

Friday, March 21, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Liberty McArtor writer and Podcast Host of the Know Why Podcast. Topics for discussion include the fight for religious liberty, shutting down the Department of Education, anger […]

Friday, March 21, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Liberty McArtor writer and Podcast Host of the Know Why Podcast. Topics for discussion include the fight for religious liberty, shutting down the Department of Education, anger […]

We're live from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention with our President, Chief Counsel and CEO, Kelly Shackelford.

Friday, February 14, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for religious liberty, freedom in education, immigration, and other top stories from today. Connect with us on […]

Friday, February 14, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for religious liberty, freedom in education, immigration, and other top stories from today. Connect with us on […]

What does it take to follow your calling, build a mission-driven organization, and impact the highest court in the land? In this episode, host Dan Cooper sits down with Kelly Shackelford, CEO of First Liberty Institute, to explore the leadership principles behind his work defending religious freedom. Kelly shares how he navigated the choice between ministry and law, the unique business model that has propelled First Liberty's success as the largest legal nonprofit in the United States, and the long-term strategy that has led to pivotal Supreme Court victories. Along the way, he offers powerful insights on staying the course in the face of challenges and leading with conviction. This episode is an eye-opener for business leaders and anyone passionate about maintaining the freedom to practice faith openly. Gain valuable insights and motivation as Kelly Shackelford shares his vision for preserving religious liberties for future generations.

Things are moving fast in Washington, D.C., these days. We will hear from Kelly Shackelford, from the First Liberty Institute, as he gives us an update on the new administration’s promise to reinstate and repay those members of the military who were fired over the COVID mandate. Then, available energy is the key to a healthy economy. What are the plans of the new administration when it comes to wind and solar energy? Will there be more drilling in the U.S.? Will our country truly become energy-independent? Steve Goreham will answer those questions and more. Join us for a great hour of conversation.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President and CEO Kelly Shackelford breaks down some of President Trump's executive orders and what they mean for religious freedom.

Friday, January 17, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for Religious Liberty, terrorism, confirmation hearings, and other top stories from today. Connect with us on Facebook […]

Friday, January 17, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for Religious Liberty, terrorism, confirmation hearings, and other top stories from today. Connect with us on Facebook […]

As we close out the year, we are looking ahead to 2025. The challenges that lay ahead are daunting, and the stakes have never been higher. President and CEO Kelly Shackelford joins us to talk about all the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead and why we should have more hope for the future of religious freedom than ever before.

Friday, January 3, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for Religious Liberty, terrorism, media suppression for liberal politicians, and other top stories from today. Connect with […]

Friday, January 3, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for Religious Liberty, terrorism, media suppression for liberal politicians, and other top stories from today. Connect with […]

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Welcome to our year end show with host Kerby Anderson. His co-host is our own Penna Dexter. In the first hour he speaks with long time friend Gary Bauer and he welcomes Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute. Topics for discussion include the ongoing fight for […]

Friday, December 27, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. They'll cover most everything, from the Nativity in Washington DC, government health-care, and the trend of protecting senile politicians, […]

Friday, December 27, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. They'll cover most everything, from the Nativity in Washington DC, government health-care, and the trend of protecting senile politicians, […]

Friday, December 20, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the ongoing fight for Religious Liberty,  the end of the 118th Congress and their Continuing Resolution to fund the […]

Friday, December 20, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the ongoing fight for Religious Liberty,  the end of the 118th Congress and their Continuing Resolution to fund the […]

Friday, November 22, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the ongoing fight for Religious Liberty, the team of Musk and Ramaswamy to pop the balloon of government bloat, […]

Friday, November 22, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the ongoing fight for Religious Liberty, the team of Musk and Ramaswamy to pop the balloon of government bloat, […]

* this discussion aired before the November 5th elections* Kelly Shackelford from the First Liberty Institute reacts to recent comments by Vice President Kamala Harris and other left-of-center politicians promoting the idea of adding justices to the US Supreme Court. * this discussion originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St Louis

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Friday, October 25, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. Topics for discussion include abortion, government spending, and the 2024 election. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on […]

Friday, October 25, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. Topics for discussion include abortion, government spending, and the 2024 election. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on […]

Friday, October 11, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Dr. Merrill Matthews. His co-hosts are First Liberty Institute's Kelly Shackelford and Jeremy Dys. Topics for discussion include the REAL Kamala Harris, Christian voters, Alaska Airlines flight attendants, and much much more. It's a jam-packed show! Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and […]

Friday, October 11, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Dr. Merrill Matthews. His co-hosts are First Liberty Institute's Kelly Shackelford and Jeremy Dys. Topics for discussion include the REAL Kamala Harris, Christian voters, Alaska Airlines flight attendants, and much much more. It's a jam-packed show! Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and […]

Friday, September 27, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. Penna Dexter joins the discussion, and Kerby's co-host this week is Collin Lambert. Topics for discussion include Biden's Court […]

Friday, September 27, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. Penna Dexter joins the discussion, and Kerby's co-host this week is Collin Lambert. Topics for discussion include Biden's Court […]

This episode is part of our series, "Wake Up! Replays", featuring replays from our 2023 Wake Up! Conference. In this episode, we feature remarks from Kelly Shackelford, CEO and President of First Liberty Institute and he discusses how due to several recent high-profile Supreme Court decisions, Americans have more religious freedom than we have had in generations. First Liberty is a key partner of Christians Engaged, and Kelly's message inspires us all to pray, vote, and engage. Learn more about First Liberty: https://firstliberty.org/ Join us at the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference: https://www.thececonference.org 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

Friday, August 16, 2024 Join our host, Kerby Anderson as he brings us the Weekend Edition. His cohosts are President, CEO, and Chief Counsel at First Liberty Institute, Kelly Shackelford, and our own Penna Dexter. It's a great show! Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. […]

Friday, August 16, 2024 Join our host, Kerby Anderson as he brings us the Weekend Edition. His cohosts are President, CEO, and Chief Counsel at First Liberty Institute, Kelly Shackelford, and our own Penna Dexter. It's a great show! Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. […]

On August 1, Majority Leader Schumer & 23 Senators introduced the deceptively named “No Kings Act.” The name may be clever and sound innocent enough, but that is far from the truth. This legislation would not only delegitimize the highest court in the nation, it would completely undermine the Constitution. To help you understand what this legislation will mean for the future of our country, watch this crucial message from First Liberty President and CEO Kelly Shackelford. Say NO tot the Supreme Court Coup >>

Friday, August 9, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. Topics for discussion include and include other top stories from today. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and […]

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal – We begin with two opposing views of President Biden's proposal to overhaul the Supreme Court that was announced earlier this week. First up, Kelly Shackelford, President & CEO of the religious freedom organization - First Liberty Institute. They oppose the president's proposal. Then, a longtime advocate for Supreme Court reform -- Gabe Roth, Executive director of the group "Fix the Court." Plus, Andrew Selee -- President of Migration Policy Institute --discusses recent trends in migrant arrivals at the U.S. southern border and Vice President Kamala Harris' record on immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men are punching women in the face at the Olympics, and we can't be silent! Is this what Kamala Harris means by allowing ourselves to be “unburdened by what has been”? Glenn warns that while Harris' favorite saying might sound silly, its real meaning is VERY dangerous. First Liberty Institute's president and CEO Kelly Shackelford joins to review just how close we are to the Democrats packing the Supreme Court. BlazeTV host Steve Deace gives his advice to the Trump campaign on what it should focus on in the final months of the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men are punching women in the face at the Olympics, and we can't be silent! Is this what Kamala Harris means by allowing ourselves to be “unburdened by what has been”? Glenn warns that while Harris' favorite saying might sound silly, its real meaning is VERY dangerous. First Liberty Institute's president and CEO Kelly Shackelford joins to review just how close we are to the Democrats packing the Supreme Court. Glenn reviews why Trump was right when he called out Kamala Harris for switching her racial identity from Indian to black. Glenn's new young adult fiction novel, “Chasing Embers,” is now a New York Times best-seller! Glenn speaks with artist Chris Hopkins about what historical artifacts he drew inspiration from for Glenn's upcoming art show. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins to preview the upcoming “March for Kids” in Washington, D.C. BlazeTV host Steve Deace gives his advice to the Trump campaign on what it should focus on in the final months of the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday, July 26, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews. His co-hosts are First Liberty Institute's Kelly Shackelford and our own Liberty McArtor. Topics for discussion include First Liberty's new index on how well the states protect religious liberty, the Presidential race, and the important news of the day. Connect […]

Friday, July 26, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews. His co-hosts are First Liberty Institute's Kelly Shackelford and our own Liberty McArtor. Topics for discussion include First Liberty's new index on how well the states protect religious liberty, the Presidential race, and the important news of the day. Connect […]

Join Rebecca Weber and Kelly Shackelford as they discuss Biden's controversial plans for the Supreme Court and the fight to protect religious liberties in America. Discover how these changes could impact your freedoms and why this constitutional showdown matters. Don't miss this critical conversation!

On today's program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, provides an update on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's investigation into the U.S. Secret Service following the assassination attempt on former

Friday, June 28, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are First Liberty Institute's Kelly Shackelford and IPI's Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews. Topics for discussion include First Liberty's recent wins, The Presidential debate, and the cost of illegal immigrants. They'll answer the question, “Are we in a recession?”, and a […]

Friday, June 28, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are First Liberty Institute's Kelly Shackelford and IPI's Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews. Topics for discussion include First Liberty's recent wins, The Presidential debate, and the cost of illegal immigrants. They'll answer the question, “Are we in a recession?”, and a […]