First Liberty Live!

Restoring Faith in America & A Special Client Update

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.

 

Learn more about Restoring Faith in your community »

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Why They Won’t Let Them Meet

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.

Defending a Rabbi’s Faith

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.

American Legion Awards

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 »

How to Take the First Freedom Challenge

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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Leading the Way: Better Public Policy

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!

Leading the Way: Better Military Policies

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.

Take a Knee with Coach Kennedy

On First Liberty Live!, you’ll hear from our Supreme Court winner and former client, Coach Joe Kennedy on what his experience has been returning to his old job at Bremerton High School.

On September 1^st, Coach Joe is returning to the football field for the very first time since he was fired. And in honor of this monumental evening, we’re having a national night of prayer to celebrate our First Freedom.

We’re asking coaches, players, parents and fans nationwide to go to a knee in personal private prayer on Friday, September 1^st. Be sure to join the First Freedom Challenge to pledge your support.

Leading the Way: Why Hollywood Canceled Him

First Liberty Live! is on the road this summer with a brand-new series: Leading the Way. We’re interviewing some of the nation’s top leaders on how they encourage religious freedom in their respective fields.

In our first episode, we’re talking with Kevin Sorbo, star of Hercules, Andromeda and God’s Not Dead. He talks being a person of faith in Hollywood and how his stance got him kicked out.

He’ll also discuss how important it is to stand up for your faith and how he’s leading the charge to bring quality entertainment to families across the country.

Don’t miss the first episode of Leading the Way!

Why They Canceled the Prayer

Two Christian high schools in Florida wanted to pray before their state championship game. But their prayer was canceled when they were told they couldn’t pray over the loudspeaker.

After having their prayer sidelined, First Liberty stepped in to restore the rights of Cambridge Christian School.

Recently, we argued for Cambridge in federal appeals court. On today’s First Liberty Live!, we sit down with Senior Counsel Jeremy Dys to explain why this case is so important and what happened at the recent oral argument.

 

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