Faith and Freedom

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Listen as attorney, author, and founder of Liberty Counsel, Mat Staver, hosts this 11-minute discussion on the important topics advancing issues of life, liberty and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit https://LC.org

SCOTUS Rules Pregnancy Centers Can Challenge NJ Subpoena
Today at 4:01 AM

The government has no business harassing pro-life ministries and its supporters because it disagrees with their pro-life cause. 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.


Texas May Display Ten Commandments in Public Classrooms
Yesterday at 4:01 AM

The Decalogue is a universally recognized symbol of law and has indelibly shaped the Western Legal Tradition and American government. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


SPLC Indicted With 11 Counts in Fraud Scheme
Last Wednesday at 4:01 AM

The Southern Poverty Law Center secretly funneled more than $3 million to individuals who were associated with various violent extremist groups. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family
Last Tuesday at 4:01 AM

Many young people on college campuses don’t understand the concept of marriage. 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 Temporarily Restores Mail-Order Access to Abortion Pills
Last Monday at 4:01 AM

Children are killed and women harmed every day these drugs are mailed. 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.


Religious Discrimination Case Against University of AZ Can Proceed
05/08/2026

This former ethics professor engaged in constitutionally protected speech and religious expression to protect his 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.


Liberty Counsel To Appeal Seattle Christian Mayday Gathering Case
05/07/2026

The city’s unconstitutional permitting scheme cannot withstand First Amendment scrutiny and causes irreparable harm to 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.


Engineer Sues LA County Over Denied Religious Accommodation for LGBTQ Month
05/06/2026

The county has allowed other religious employees to work remotely for other reasons, such as Ramadan, but is discriminating against him for his Christian beliefs. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Teacher’s Lawsuit Against Moms for Liberty Should Be Dismissed
05/05/2026

The teacher claims the communication from Moms for Liberty to school officials caused her professional and reputational harm. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Appeals Court Allows Texas Drag Show Law To Protect Children
05/04/2026

Five LGBTQ organizations challenged the law claiming its “vagueness” created a “chilling effect” on the First Amendment rights of drag show performers. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Is Our Source of Life Being Poisoned?
05/01/2026

An estimated 30 to 40 tons of hazardous medical waste, including human remains, are being flushed into the water systems. 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.


Planned Parenthood Provides Record Number of Abortions Again
04/30/2026

This abortion giant controls 38.5 percent of the U.S. market share of 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.


This Court Order Bans Single Mom From Taking Her Child to Church
04/29/2026

Liberty Counsel seeks restoration of the mother’s First Amendment right to pass on her religious beliefs to her child. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Louisiana’s Mail-Order Abortion Lawsuit Paused But “Likely To Succeed”
04/28/2026

The judge’s findings on standing and likelihood of success are essential. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Miss America Pageant Now Knows What a Woman Is
04/27/2026

This organization should now reinstate the benefits of her crown, including the scholarship that she rightfully deserves. 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.


Three States Advance Bills To Stop Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
04/24/2026

Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arizona legislatures have bills aiming to stop the mailing of dangerous chemical abortion drugs. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Big Pharma Got Richer at the Expense of People’s Lives
04/23/2026

Within 76 days of the COVID shot rollout, any other drug would have been pulled from the market. 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.


Governor Brad Little Signed Law That Only Allows Approved Flags
04/22/2026

The law comes with a civil penalty of $2,000 per flag for each day a non-official flag is flown. 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.


Evangelist and His Team Silenced in North Carolina
04/21/2026

The city of Raleigh police department has repeatedly violated their First Amendment rights to silence the gospel message. 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.


Big Pharma Needs To Be Held Accountable
04/20/2026

Two bills in Congress could end the liability protection. 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.


Trump Administration Sues Minnesota for Allowing Men in Women’s Sports
04/17/2026

According to the Justice Department, Minnesota’s Department of Education receives more than $3 billion annually in federal funding from the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human 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.


Teacher’s Lawsuit Against Moms for Liberty Should Be Dismissed
04/16/2026

Community citizens reported the inappropriate social media posts of this teacher. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Illinois School District Must Give Good News Clubs Equal Access
04/15/2026

Child Evangelism Fellowship gives children a biblically based education that includes moral and character development. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


FL Church Congregants File Lawsuit Against Judge for Banning Worship Services
04/14/2026

The U.S. Constitution and Florida laws are clear that Coastal Family Church has the right to hold church services on church property. 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 Rules 8-1 Talk Therapy Bans Violate First Amendment
04/13/2026

The High Court’s resounding decision in Chiles v. Salazar is a major victory for the integrity of the counseling profession. 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.


Teachers Are Forced To Teach “Queer Theory”
04/10/2026

Christians must stand for Judeo-Christian values. 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.


Louisville To Pay Christian Photographer $800K for Restricting Her Expression
04/09/2026

As the city of Louisville now knows, violating the First Amendment right to free expression can be a costly mistake. 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 Rules 8-1 Talk Therapy Bans Violate First Amendment
04/07/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court’s resounding decision is a major victory for the integrity of the counseling profession. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Former Flight Attendant Seeks Justice for Religious Discrimination
04/06/2026

United Airlines violated a fundamental principle of employment law. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Engineer Sues LA County Over Denied Religious Accommodation for LGBTQ Month
04/03/2026

The county has allowed other religious employees to work remotely for other reasons, such as Ramadan, but is discriminating against him for his Christian beliefs. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Religious Discrimination Case Against University of AZ Can Proceed
04/02/2026

This former ethics professor engaged in constitutionally protected speech and religious expression to protect his 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.


Teacher’s Lawsuit Against Moms for Liberty Should Be Dismissed
04/01/2026

The teacher claims the communication from Moms for Liberty to school officials caused her professional and reputational harm. 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 Hears Liberty University’s Religious Freedom Case
03/31/2026

This case is fundamentally about whether religious institutions can maintain their identity and mission in their employment decisions. 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 To Appeal Seattle Christian Mayday Gathering Case
03/30/2026

The city’s unconstitutional permitting scheme cannot withstand First Amendment scrutiny and causes irreparable harm to 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.


Lawsuit Challenges Virginia Pro-Abortion Ballot Measure
03/27/2026

Virginia’s House Joint Resolution 1 cannot legally appear on the ballot. 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.


Santa Fe Public Schools Violate Title IX and Parental Rights
03/26/2026

A federal investigation is the next step toward correcting these unlawful actions to protect students. 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.


Engineer Sues LA County Over “Pride” Flag
03/25/2026

When the state compels employees to act against their religious beliefs, it crosses a constitutional line. 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 Hears Oral Arguments in Liberty University Employment Case
03/23/2026

The law allows Liberty University to require employees to act consistent with its Christian doctrine. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Schools Keeping Secrets From Parents
03/20/2026

The teachers challenged district policies that required educators to use students’ preferred names and pronouns without telling parents. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.


Appeals Court Allows Texas Drag Show Law To Protect Children
03/20/2026

Five LGBTQ organizations challenged the law claiming its “vagueness” created a “chilling effect” on the First Amendment rights of drag show performers. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.