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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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To Love Thy Neighbor Through Political Participation

Are you overwhelmed by all this talk of politics and religion? Don’t let that turn you away from this important discussion! Today on Family Talk, Pastor Jack Hibbs, founder and senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills in California, discusses the church’s role in society today. He further explains that it is a pastor’s responsibility to know what is going on in all aspects of our culture, in addition to preaching the gospel. Discover more about our God-given privileges and responsibilities, in public policy as well as religion. Matthew 10:38 says, “Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” As Christians, we must not bury our heads in the sand and let evil run rampant. We have a voice, so let’s use it!

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Gary Bauer Dissects the Vance-Walz Three Against One Debate

In this week's episode of Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom, Gary Bauer dissects the vice-presidential debate between Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

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Policy & Culture

Abortion, Borders, and Biblical Legacies: The 2024 Election’s Moral Crisis

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are still neck and neck in the race for the White House. The Electoral College literally could end up tied.

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Christians and the Right to Vote – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his riveting discussion with Dr. Owen Strachan about his e-book, Voting and the Church: Why Christians Engage the Public Square. They discuss how we, as believers, need to learn from our past, such as the Civil War or the WWII era when 6 million Jews, Polish people and others were killed. We cannot avert our eyes from the immoral darkness going on around us and hope it goes away. Hear more about the role you can play by voting and letting your voice be heard. As Dr. Strachan states, “We are going through a God-given test and the Church must wake up, put her boots on and get to work!”

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Christians and the Right to Vote – Part 1

Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer speaks with Dr. Owen Strachan, senior director of the Dobson Culture Center, about his new e-book entitled, Voting and the Church: Why Christians Engage the Public Square. Dr. Strachan reminds us of the great blessing we have “to be able to participate in a political system and specifically, have the ability to vote!” Tune in and be challenged to examine your heart and ensure that you are not taking this God-given privilege for granted.

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Policy & Culture

The Divided House: Kamala Harris and the Dilemma of Democracy

Harris also received the strange endorsement of a bunch of retired generals and former intelligence officials. Under Harris-Biden, military recruiting has plummeted, defense spending has declined after inflation, and America’s enemies are growing stronger.

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Religious Liberty is on the November Ballot: Former President Trump Pleads with Christians to Vote for Freedom

In this week's episode, Gary Bauer discusses the history of Supreme Court decisions, dating from the 1960s until today, that have significantly weakened religious freedoms. Bauer plays a recent speech given by former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, where he pleaded with Christians and gun owners to vote for their God-given inalienable rights. Listen to this vital podcast and share it with your family and friends.

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Election 2024: Protect Biblical Values – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his critical discussion with the Hon. Michele Bachmann about the necessity of having a biblical basis on which to determine the answer to the question, “How should I vote?” They make the point that no presidential candidate is perfect, and we may not always like their personalities, but according to Michele, “We do need to go behind the curtain and determine what policies that person is going to stand for.” Matthew 10:16 says, “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”

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Election 2024: Protect Biblical Values – Part 1

With the presidential election rapidly approaching on November 5th, you may find yourself wondering how you should vote, or if you should vote? Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer discusses this topic in detail with the Hon. Michele Bachmann. She explains, “There is no area in life where the Bible doesn’t have some measure of application. So wouldn’t it be foolish not to apply the Bible when going into the voting booth?” She also reminds us that Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” We must not remain on the sidelines. Let’s get out there and vote!

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The Battle Against A Marxist America

As believers, we must not be deceived by the growing evil in this world. On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear from Eric Metaxas, who is an acclaimed author, speaker, and host of The Eric Metaxas Show. He passionately shares his views on the ever-deepening spiritual warfare that our country is experiencing, and the responsibilities that God has placed on His church. Christians must awaken from their slumber and be vigilant against the tyranny that threatens our future! 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

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