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Faith Under Fire: Ron Hittle’s Story

Christian Story Hour with Kirk Cameron

Police Officer Silenced for His Faith

The Letter That Changed American History

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Faith Under Fire: Ron Hittle’s Story

Fire Chief Ron Hittle was a dedicated first responder for almost 25 years. When he attended a world class leadership conference with a few of his team members, he was fired. Hi …

Christian Story Hour with Kirk Cameron

When an Arizona library denied a man access to host a reading of Kirk Cameron’s book, First Liberty stepped in to help. Kirk himself has tried to do the same and has been denie …

Police Officer Silenced for His Faith

When police officer Jacob Kersey posted on his social media about his religious beliefs, he assumed it was private religious speech. His supervisors at the Port Wentworth polic …

Religious Liberty in the States: Ranking all 50

Which state has the most religious protections in America? That’s the question the Religious Liberty in the States Index sought to answer.

The Navy SEALs – Uncut Oral Argument

Tune in to hear the uncut oral argument from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Plus, we’ll be Live! outside the court explaining what you’re about to hear.

Why I Fight for Religious Freedom

Why would you move from a prestigious position at the Arizona Supreme Court to come work at First Liberty?

Religious Freedom and a More Perfect Union

Feel like America is slowly losing its’ faith? Want to know how we can return to a time when we were a ‘more perfect union’?

The Faithful Carrier: Headed to the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear our case involving Gerald Groff, who was wrongly forced to quit his job.

No Accommodation for Faith

Robyn Strader was fired from CVS Pharmacy for her faith and for pushing back against the “woke” ideals of CVS

True Respect for Marriage Act – An Honest Discussion

Have you been intimidated to talk to your friends about the Respect for Marriage Act? Have you wondered how it is going to hurt religious freedom and people of faith? And have …

The Battle Ahead in 2023: Restoring Faith Across America

As we close out 2022, it’s time to look ahead to see what the new year holds for faith in America. Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO & Chief Counsel joins today’s Live! episode …

2022 in Review: Victory After Victory

2022 has been the biggest year in First Liberty’s history. In fact, in just December alone, we have five key victories which include wins for two nativity scenes and a Christma …

Censorship and Cancel Culture with the Babylon Bee

Babylon Bee, the Christian news satire website was banned from Twitter for almost eight months. Cancel culture and censorship are coming for people of faith and Seth Dillon, CE …

Faith on the Frontlines

Police Officer Silenced for His Faith

When police officer Jacob Kersey posted on his social media about his religious beliefs, he assumed it was private religious speech. His supervisors at the Port Wentworth polic …

Postal Worker Sent Packing

Gerald Groff was forced to quit his job as a postal carrier because of his religious beliefs. Learn how First Liberty is taking his case to the Supreme Court.

Discrimination Doesn’t Fly

No one should have to fear being fired from their job because of their faith. But that’s exactly what happened to two flight attendants at Alaska Airlines who were recently fir …

Canceled for her Conscience

When Valerie Kloosterman was fired for standing up for her faith, First Liberty stepped in to file a lawsuit on her behalf against the University of Michigan Health.

Live Not in Fear, Live Not by Lies

Special guest, Rod Dreher, author of Live Not By Lies and senior editor at the American Conservative, joins us for a discussion on the importance of standing up for truth and t …

The Dangerous Effects of the “Equality” Act

The deceptively-named “Equality” Act is actually an incredible affront to religious freedom, and has the potential to strip back our First Amendment rights to unparalleled leve …

Women of Faith on the Frontlines w/ Shannon Bream

Join us for an extra-special episode as we chat with distinguished Fox News host and bestselling author Shannon Bream about her new book, “The Women of the Bible Speak,” and wh …

Speechless with Michael Knowles

This week we are joined by Michael Knowles, political commentator, author, and podcast host with The Daily Wire. In this compelling episode, Knowles shares how the fight over t …

Discrimination is the Wrong Prescription

Robyn Strader—a nurse practitioner —was fired from CVS Pharmacy for holding to her religious beliefs. On this week’s episode of First Liberty Live!, we’ll be joined by Robyn as …

For Such a Time as This

Join this special Live! episode as we sit down with former White House Press Secretary, Kayleigh McEnany to discuss her time in the White House and how her faith played a criti …

Ben Watson: Faith over Fear, Truth over Trend

This week on First Liberty Live!, we sit down with NFL Champion Benjamin Watson as he shares insights on what it’s like to trust God through adversity, plus serve as a role mod …

Tyranny’s Far Reach

Bob Fu became a Christian while in communist China. He was imprisoned for his faith, and lived under constant surveillance. He shares his story and offers encouragement and hop …

Supreme Court & More

The Faithful Carrier: Headed to the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear our case involving Gerald Groff, who was wrongly forced to quit his job.

More Freedom than Ever Before: The Supreme Court and Religious Liberty

First Liberty Live! is continuing our series of special double-header episodes with two exemplary intellectual leaders: former solicitor general of the United States, Paul Clem …

Prayer Wins! Supreme Victory for Coach

Watch Coach Kennedy react to his Supreme Court victory! We are celebrating this huge win for religious liberty and unpacking what the SCOTUS opinion means for millions of teach …

The State of the Supreme Court

The latest Supreme Court term just wrapped up with several noteworthy decisions that have crucial implications for your religious liberty. Get expert insight on these important …

Post-Game Analysis: After the Argument with Coach Kennedy

Listen to Paul Clement, Kelly Shackelford and Coach Kennedy analyze the Supreme Court argument that happened on this historic day on April 25th.

Uncut Oral Argument: Live! at the Supreme Court

April 25th marks an historic moment in time. Coach Joe Kennedy is finally getting his day at the Supreme Court. And we’ll be going Live! at the Supreme Court to bring you the u …

How We’re Stopping the Radical Supreme Court Coup

Kelly Shackelford joins to give an update on the Supreme Court Coup, from Justices speaking out against it, to the letter we’re sending to the Court Commission. You won’t want …

Why This Supreme Court is the Most Important in a Quarter-Century

Tim Goeglein joins First Liberty Live! to discuss why this Supreme Court term is one of the most important we’ve had in decades. He’ll walk through some of the critical cases t …

Game Plan for the Supreme Court

Ever wondered what it takes to argue a case at the Supreme Court? With Coach Kennedy’s case set for oral argument, Executive General Counsel Hiram Sasser will join Live! to unp …

How Court ‘Reforms’ Threaten Our Liberties

Curious about what was discussed and their recommendations for “court reform”? Jeremy Dys will break down what “reforms” are on the table for the commission, the conclusions fr …

Does God Still Belong in America’s Courtrooms?

Host Stuart Shepard and FLI Counsel Lea Patterson explain our ongoing case where a simple prayer got one juror disqualified from their post on the jury. Could your faith disqua …

Why Court-Packing is WRONG for America

In this First Liberty Live!, we expose the alarming dangers of “court-packing” with guest Mike Berry, First Liberty’s General Counsel.

Series

Victory for Coach Kennedy

Coach Joe Kennedy finally got his day at the Supreme Court. And he WON. Watch his reaction to this historic victory.

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Around the Institute Spotlight

Could Packing the Supreme Court End America?

Kelly Shackelford, President, Chief Counsel and CEO of First Liberty, joins the Glenn Beck show to discuss the Supreme Court decision leak. With the leak, there are renewed cri …

Hear Coach’s Heart: Coach Kennedy’s Story Like You’ve Never Heard it Before

As First Liberty gets ready to return to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in defense of Coach Joe Kennedy, we take a look back on the story of this historic case.

Is There Anyone Left Like Me?

As millions of American patriots gather together this July 4th, we are proudly celebrating the anniversary of our great nation. Our Founders had a bold vision for this country …

Cuban Pastor: Why Communism Kills Religious Freedom

At the Ministerial to Advance Religious Liberty, an international conference held in Washington D.C. in July 2019, the U.S. Department of State published this video of Mario Fe …

Banning a Blind Woman

Gail Blair, a former nurse, was banned from entering her local park because she wanted to speak to others about her faith. Blair, a blind woman in her 60s, loved to walk in the …

WWII Veteran Proudly Sings God Bless America

Watch Don Graves, a WWII veteran, proudly sing God Bless America in order to show his undying love for our great country.

You Can’t Be Free Without This

It wasn’t an accident that the First Amendment to the Constitution is about religious liberty. So, why was it so important to the Founders? Why should it be just as important t …

Discrimination Doesn’t Fly

No one should have to fear being fired from their job because of their faith. But that’s exactly what happened to two flight attendants at Alaska Airlines who were recently fir …

Thanks Pilgrims: The First Constitutional Document of the New World

Hear from our First Liberty Fellows, John Wilsey, James Patterson, and Jordan Ballor as they tell the history of the Mayflower Compact.

Military Minute

100 Years of the Cross: A Veterans Day Special

In 2019, First Liberty protected the Bladensburg Peace Cross with a landmark U.S. Supreme Court victory. The Cross has been standing for over 100 years and now the memorial has …

The Horrendous Treatment of our Navy SEALs

Our Navy SEAL clients and many members of the Navy and Air Force continue to face unjust punishment and terrible living conditions.

Military Appreciation Special

May is Military Appreciation Month and provides an opportunity to dedicate time to appreciate our military heroes. And with Memorial Day next week, First Liberty Live! is hosti …

Punishing America’s Heroes?

The recent Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is illegally forcing some of America’s most elite warriors to choose between their faith and serving their country – …

Grounded for Their Faith

First Liberty represents several Airmen who have been unjustly grounded for holding to their religious beliefs. Learn more about how we’re representing these American heroes.

The Cost of Denying the Faith of America’s Military

Join Lt. Gen. William G. Boykin as he unpacks the importance of protecting faith and freedom in our military. You won’t want to miss his insights and message to our Navy SEALs.

Strength for the Fight

The replica dog tags with a military logo and Scripture verse are worn by many thousands of service members. But now Kenny Vaughan has been forced to go to court in order to ke …

DoD Vaccine Mandate Q&A

Do you or any member of your family serve in the military? If so, you’ve no doubt heard – and have questions about – the Department of Defense’s vaccine mandate. Fortunately, w …

Shields of Strength: Honor, Dignity, & Glory

As Kenneth Davis, a U.S. Air Force and Marine veteran puts it: “This tag is faith. This is believing that you’re going to live—and that even if you die, you’ll be holding hands …

Protecting and Defending our Navy SEALs

Mike Berry, General Counsel, and Stuart Shepard are in Washington DC to discuss the military vaccine mandate and how we’re defending our Navy SEAL clients.

Winning for the SEALs

A federal judge ruled in favor of our thirty-five (35) U.S. Navy SEAL clients granting them the first step to victory. Mike Berry, general counsel, joins the show to discuss wh …

Defending our Heroes: Navy SEALs Update

With several major developments happening on the legal front of our Navy SEALs case, Mike Berry, Vice President and Director of Military Affairs, will join First Liberty Live! …

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