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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.
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Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
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.
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
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!
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
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.
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
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 1st, 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 1st. Be sure to join the First Freedom Challenge to pledge your support.
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
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!
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
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.
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Curious to know how much religious freedom is in your state?
Last year, First Liberty’s initiative, the Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy (CRCD), launched the Religious Liberty in the States Index. This project compares the vibrancy of free exercise across America and includes a ranking of each state.
In today’s episode, tune in to the exclusive reveal of the 2023 rankings to hear where your state falls. Presented by Trey Dimsdale, Director of the CRCD, this episode will explain the importance of the Index and how you can use it to make your state even more free.
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Last week we won not one but two Supreme Court victories! Right now, Americans can celebrate more religious freedom than ever before.
Today, we’re joined by our President, Chief Counsel and CEO Kelly Shackelford to discuss these historic victories. He’ll break down how our religious freedom has changed for the better and what Americans can do with this new freedom.
He’ll also discuss how these victories have angered the radical left and how First Liberty is working to stop their attempts to delegitimize the Court. Don’t miss today’s episode.
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
In case you missed it, this week the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the opinion in Groff v. Dejoy – also known as our Faithful Carrier case. The Court granted a victory to former postal carrier Gerald Groff after he lost his job for observing the Sunday Sabbath.
In an unanimous decision, the Court strengthened legal protections for employees seeking religious accommodations. The far-reaching decision affects employment rights at every workplace with at least 15 employees in every state in the country.
We’ll be joined by Executive General Counsel Hiram Sasser, Independence Law Center’s Randy Wenger, and Gerald Groff himself to break down exactly what the opinion says. You won’t want to miss this special episode to learn more about how this case restores religious freedom to every American in the workplace.
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.