First Liberty Live!

This week on First Liberty Live! you’ll get to know our client Jace Yarbrough. This patriot’s military career as a reservist in the United States Space Force is on the verge of ruin. He’s being punished for something he said as a civilian at a small private retirement ceremony that he presided over for a close friend in his off-duty capacity.

Motivated by his religious beliefs, Jace quoted prominent Christian Soviet dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn, widely known for his powerful essay titled, “Live Not by Lies.” Jace’s speech warned about dishonesty and a growing cancel culture in our country, including in the military.

First Liberty’s Danielle Runyan joins us to unpack this case. Don’t miss hearing about Jace’s story and what we’re doing to stop censorship in the Space Force.

With school back in full swing, students, teachers and parents are hard at work – but so are the enemies of faith.

On this week’s Live!, we sit down with our new client, Heather Rooks, who was sent a cease-and-desist letter after quoting Bible verses at a Peoria School Board meeting.

Heather shares what happened and why she brings faith into her role as a school board member. We’re also joined by First Liberty’s Hiram Sasser, who will unpack the case and explain why all public employees have a right to express their beliefs.

You won’t want to miss this new case update!

This week on First Liberty Live! we’re talking about how we’re standing with Auburn’s football coach Hugh Freeze.

Anti-religion activists are coming hard after Coach Freeze. Why? Because he went to “Unite Auburn,” an after-hours worship event.

They’re upset because he participated in one of his player’s baptisms. To be clear, the student asked Coach Freeze if he would help baptize him.

In this episode, you’ll get a complete update from First Liberty’s Jeremy Dys and hear how our precedent-setting Supreme Court victory for Joe Kennedy protects Coach Freeze.

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This week, the First Liberty Live! team is checking in from Family Research Council’s Pray, Vote, Stand conference in our nation’s capital.

During the conference, First Liberty’s Matt Krause stopped by to discuss the next steps you can take to help Restore Faith in America. This growing movement of hope is the means to expand your religious liberty throughout your community in ways it hasn’t been allowed in the last 50 years.

We also received a surprise visit from Jacob Kersey. Jacob, the Georgia police officer who was forced to resign after he was told he couldn’t share religious beliefs on his social media account, joined to us to provide an update on how he’s advocating for our First Freedom from Washington, D.C.

 

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We’re visiting a historic black church in Texas that is facing backlash from city officials who are blocking the church from renovating their building.

First Liberty attorney Jeremy Dys joins us to unpack this case and explain how our First Amendment protects the right of this congregation to operate free from government interference.

Plus, you won’t want to miss our touching interview with church leadership Dr. Donald and Mrs. Wanda Wesson.

What would you do if you were asked to stop praying – in your own home? That’s what happened to Rabbi Levi Illulian when the City of Beverly Hills targeted him for having religious gatherings at his house.

City officials sent Rabbi Levi a letter of violation when neighbors complained about him hosting family and friends to pray and observe Shabbat. Officials further harassed him by staking out his home and taking pictures of his guests.

First Liberty attorney Ryan Gardner will unpack the details on this new case and explain how we’re defending Rabbi Levi’s right to live out his faith.

This year, we are honoring our client Kenny Vaughan with the Onderdonk Religious Liberty Award. This award is presented at the American Legion National Convention held in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kenny continues to fight for Shields of Strength, his faith-based company that graciously provides replica dog tags with inspirational Bible verses to active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and their families.

The American Legion also honors First Liberty with the prestigious Distinguished Service Medal. This is the highest award bestowed by The Legion.

Learn more about Kenny Vaughan’s Onderdonk Religious Liberty Award »

Learn more about First Liberty’s Distinguished Service Medal »

On September 1st, Coach Joe Kennedy is returning to the football field to take a knee in prayer. For this historic night, we have issued the First Freedom Challenge asking coaches, players, parents and fans all over the country to join him in a national night of prayer from wherever they are.

But how does the First Freedom Challenge work? Do you have to go to a football field to participate? Can you pray in the stands? What are the current rules about coaches praying with their students?

In today’s episode of First Liberty Live!, we’ll answer your most pressing questions about the First Freedom Challenge. Plus, you’ll hear some new updates about Coach Joe before he goes to a knee next week.

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In this week’s episode, we’re talking to the President of the Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts. His role as a leader and insider in D.C. gives him a unique perspective on how to make better public policy and how we can restore religious freedom in our nation.

He’ll unpack the challenges of working in D.C. and why it is so critical for the mission of the Heritage Foundation to continue. You won’t want to miss this episode of Leading the Way!

In today’s episode, we’re talking with the former Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, Robert Wilkie. Because of his role, he has special insight into the current status of our military and the problems it currently faces.

He’ll break down why religious freedom is slowly on the decline in our military and how we can work to create better policies that preserve the heritage and traditions of faith for all service members.