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Gary Bauer

Gary 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. He currently serves as president of American Values and chairman of Campaign for Working Families PAC.

Content By Gary Bauer

Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Former President Trump Says ‘God Saved Him’ from Assassin’s Bullet

July 15, 2024

In this week's episode, Gary Bauer shares his thoughts on the failed assassination attempt on former President Trump. As Christians, we don't believe in luck. Instead, we uphold the divine providence of Almighty God. According to the physician who treated the former president, fractions of an inch were the difference between life and instant death. Bauer also recognizes the sacrifice of ardent Christian Corey Comperatore, the firefighter husband and father who, when shots rang out, threw his body over his wife and daughter and took the assassin's bullet (intended for Trump) that ended his life. "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13. Don't miss this historically essential and incredibly riveting special podcast.

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Policy & Culture

Vote for the Supreme Court?

July 15, 2024

There are many reasons Christians must vote in record numbers this November. Our country will elect a president, one-third of the Senate, and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives. Supreme Court justices are not elected. The president makes nominations, and then they must receive a majority vote in the Senate.

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Policy & Culture

Our Bodies, Our Sports

July 12, 2024

Women’s sports in the United States are under siege from proponents of radical transgender ideology. Men and boys “identifying” as women and girls are stealing honors and awards meant for actual females in athletic competitions.

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Policy & Culture

Evaluating the Party Platforms (Guiding Principles That Compel Policies)

July 11, 2024

The James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI) believes that every human life is made in the image of God, and therefore, from conception through natural death, life must be protected. We pray that all children will someday be welcomed into the world, safeguarded by the laws of the United States.

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Gary Bauer Breaks Down the Presidential Debate and President Biden’s Colossal Collapse

July 11, 2024

In this week's episode of Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom with Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy at the James Dobson Family Institute, Bauer breaks down the “highlights” from the presidential debate and parses President Joe Biden’s colossal collapse.

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Broadcasts

God’s Spirit Within the Heart of America – Part 2

July 4, 2024

On today’s 4th of July edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his stirring discussion with Bob McEwen, executive director of the Council for National Policy, about what makes America great. We must wake up to the warning signs as our society begins to crumble around us, and recognize the consequences that occur when a nation forsakes God. Listen as Bob recounts America’s proud history recanted in the lyrics of The Star-Spangled Banner.

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Policy & Culture

Trump Outlines Agenda at Christian Conference

July 3, 2024

Former President Trump spoke at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference recently. He urged the audience of Christian conservative activists to do everything possible to encourage Christians to vote this November. He said, "The radical left is trying to shame Christians, silence you, demoralize you, and they want to keep you out of politics. They don't want you to vote. That's why you have to vote . . .

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God’s Spirit Within the Heart of America – Part 1

July 3, 2024

1 Corinthians 3:17 says, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” Today on Family Talk, as we prepare to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of the United States of America, we will hear from Gary Bauer and Bob McEwen, executive director of the Council for National Policy. Bob reminds us that July 4, 1776, marks that momentous occasion in which America became the symbol for freedom around the globe. We must not fail to teach our children that our nation was founded on the truth and principles of the Bible or we’ll run the risk of losing the liberties that we hold so dear.

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Policy & Culture

Two Years after Roe v. Wade

July 2, 2024

Last week marked the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade. The verdict ended the myth that a "right" to abortion is hidden somewhere in our Constitution.

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Policy & Culture

Gary Bauer Responds to First Presidential Debate

June 28, 2024

Last night's performance by President Biden raised serious questions about whether he is physically and mentally capable of handling the job. That said, let's look at an issue JDFI feels very strongly about: the sanctity of life. One of the most heated exchanges in the debate occurred over that issue.

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