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Gary Bauer

Gary currently serves as senior vice president of Public Policy and Culture at JDFI, president of American Values, and chairman of Campaign for Working Families PAC. Previously, he served in the Reagan administration as Under Secretary of Education and Head of the Office of Policy Development. Gary became president of the Family Research Council, senior vice president of Focus on the Family, and was appointed by President Trump to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

In Honor of Sarah Beckstrom – An American Heroine

Gary honors Sarah Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, who was assassinated over Thanksgiving in Washington, D.C., by an Islamic extremist. He explains why “importing” hate into America is bad public policy that threatens every citizen.

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Featured

Thanksgiving Terror

Millions of Americans across our great country gathered with family last week for Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoyed all of God’s blessings. Memories were made that will last a lifetime. Sadly, for one West Virginia family, Thanksgiving will hereafter forever remind them of 2025—the year their precious daughter was assassinated in Washington, D.C., by an Islamist terrorist who should not have been in America.

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Be Thankful

All of us at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI) are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving, as you are. I love this uniquely American holiday. But it’s not just a day off work or a day devoted to parades and football (not even to turkeys and pumpkin pies!). As the name implies, Thanksgiving is about giving thanks to God for the blessings we enjoy.

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Distorting the Gospel: The Need for Discernment

One of Dr. James Dobson’s top priorities was increasing Christian participation in the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship. He knew that every major problem facing America would not be solved without the active involvement of Christian Americans. Followers of Jesus Christ must be in the public square, offering biblical insight on issues including parental rights, racial reconciliation, economic justice, and ending corruption.

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Christ In Thanksgiving

Gary takes us from the Mayflower to the White House to explain how God is in it all.

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Why the Church Needs a Biblical View of Israel

Why are more Christian young adults less likely to support Israel? Gary Bauer and Michele Bachmann offer their insights.

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Policy & Culture

Israel and the Church: What Many Christians Miss

Antisemitism is on the rise - in the most unlikely of places! Gary Bauer and Michele Bachmann discuss why more Christians and Conservatives are losing their support for Israel.

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Policy & Culture

Conservative Antisemitism: When the Right Misunderstands Israel

Antisemitism is on the rise - in the most unlikely of places! Gary Bauer and Michele Bachmann discuss why more Christians and Conservatives are losing their support for Israel.

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Broadcasts

The Rise of Antisemitism in America

On today's special edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer and The Hon. Michele Bachmann discuss the rise of antisemitism on both sides of the political aisle.

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

The Christian Response to Antisemitism – FULL VERSION

Today, Gary Bauer talks with the Honorable Michele Bachmann about the biblical mandate to confront growing antisemitism among young Christians.

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