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Every week, First Liberty Institute brings you today’s essential stories straight from the frontlines on the battle for religious freedom.
Every week, First Liberty Institute brings you today’s essential stories straight from the frontlines on the battle for religious freedom.
Episodes

Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
First Freedom Day Special
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
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.

Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Biology Professor Fired for Teaching Biology
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Did you know you could be fired for doing your job? That’s what Dr. Johnson Varkey found out when he was teaching biology at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas.
After 20 years of teaching with no disciplinary action, he was fired for teaching that biological sex comes from X and Y chromosomes.
On today’s episode of First Liberty Live! you’ll get to hear in his own words what happened to him – and what First Liberty is doing to defend his rights.

Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Bringing Faith Back to Schools
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thanks to First Liberty’s Supreme Court victories, Americans have a legal foundation to restore religious freedom in their communities.
On today’s episode of First Liberty Live!, we go on location to interview several Texas residents who are donating “In God We Trust” posters to their local public schools.
Don’t miss this special episode! You’ll get to hear their heart behind their work and learn how you can legally help restore faith and religious expression in our schools.

Thursday Jun 08, 2023
$85,000 Fix? Tennessee Ministry Treated Unfairly
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
First Liberty attorney Ryan Gardner joins us this week on First Liberty Live! to talk about The Father’s House Sober Living – a ministry in Westmoreland, Tennessee that is facing discrimination from the government.
Government officials are violating state and federal laws to coerce The Father’s House to make building renovations costing upwards of $85,000. To make matters worse, a rouge power company even cut off the ministry’s power at one point.
Today, Ryan outlines how we are defending The Father’s House so they can go back to providing housing and support for men seeking to escape drug addiction. You won’t want to miss this case update.

Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Proclaim Liberty Through All the Land
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Mark David Hall is a fellow for the Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy, and professor at George Fox University. He joins this week’s First Liberty Live! to discuss his latest book, Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land.
On today’s episode, Mark David Hall will delve into the intersection of religion and America’s founding and uncover the profound impact of faith on our nation’s history. You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation.

Thursday May 25, 2023
Remembering Those Who Served: A Memorial Day Special
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
On Monday, the nation will take a day of rest to remember those who served and gave their lives for our country.
Today, we’re joined by Director of Military Affairs, Mike Berry, as he shares the importance of celebrating Memorial Day – including ways you can honor the fallen this year.
Don’t miss this special episode.

Thursday May 18, 2023
How YOU Can Restore Faith in America
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
With First Liberty’s multiple U.S. Supreme Court victories, we now face a new opportunity unlike any in our lifetime. Together, we can bring public expressions of faith back to our communities and restore faith across the country.
But how can you bring about this type of change in your hometown?
On today’s episode of First Liberty Live!, we’re joined by Matt Krause, a former Texas state representative and expert on First Liberty’s Restoring Faith in America project. He’ll unpack how we’re starting a movement to bring faith back into the public square – and how you can be a part of it.

Thursday May 11, 2023
What’s Going on with Biden’s Judicial Nominees
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
The Biden administration has been nominating judges to the federal bench at an historic rate. How will these judges rule? Will they respect religious freedom?
On today’s episode of First Liberty Live!, Carrie Severino, President of the Judicial Crisis Network, will unpack what’s going on with Biden’s judicial nominees and what you need to know. It’ll be an insightful and informative conversation you won’t want to miss.

Thursday May 04, 2023
What College Students are Thinking About Faith
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
This week, we are sitting down with Turning Point USA founder and President, Charlie Kirk. With his work at Turning Point, he has developed a special insight into today’s college student.
In this episode, Charlie will share his insights on why this is such a critical time on college campuses throughout America and what he believes today’s college students are thinking about faith and liberty.
Don’t miss this episode with Charlie!

Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Supreme Court Roundtable – The Faithful Carrier
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Last week, we argued at the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Gerald Groff – our Faithful Carrier. Kelly Shackelford, President CEO and Chief Counsel, and Jeff Mateer, Chief Legal Officer, were in the courtroom when it happened.
Today, they join First Liberty Live! to give exclusive insights on what it’s like inside the courtroom, along with a discussion of the arguments presented in the case.
