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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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Broadcasts

Christian America at a Crossroads – Part 1

November 29, 2023

According to Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy for the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, there is no historical hatred like the hatred of the Jewish people. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary gives a stirring speech on the cultural climate of our world. Genesis 12:3 says, to the nation of Israel, “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse…” Learn the reasons why we can no longer be “sunshine Christians and summer pastors.” We must stand in support of Israel or America will suffer the consequences, along with her Jewish allies.

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Policy & Culture

Drag Shows At The Smithsonian

November 29, 2023

The Biden administration is continuing a government-wide effort to promote LGBTQ ideology and trans insanity. From the Department of Defense to Health and Human Services, from the Justice Department to the Department of Education, bureaucrats are working tirelessly, using all the power of our massive federal government, to force radical social change.

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Videos

Kirk Cameron on Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, Shares How Christ Found Him in Hollywood and Moved Him from Atheist to Saving Faith

November 28, 2023

Family Talk guest host, Gary Bauer interviews Kirk Cameron, who shares how Christ found him at age 17, while he was starring in America’s top-rated 1980s sitcom, “Growing Pains.” Cameron says, as a successful actor in Hollywood and a staunch atheist, “I didn’t have humility or faith.” It wasn’t until Cameron attended church with a beautiful young girl he wanted to date, that God began working on him through the girl’s father, who quizzed him about that Sunday’s sermon. This began Cameron’s journey towards Christ. More on how Jesus changed the trajectory of Cameron’s life, as well as a discussion about his latest children’s book, The Fox, the Fair and the Invention Scare.

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Broadcasts

See You at the Library with Kirk Cameron – Part 2

November 28, 2023

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his passionate discussion with Kirk Cameron as he explains that the ultimate battle is between God and all other false gods. Romans 1:21-22 says, “For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but their thinking became futile and foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools.” Listen and be encouraged as you hear how Kirk’s desire to follow Jesus is igniting fires across this nation in support of biblical truth.

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Policy & Culture

Ohio: Abortion Haven?

November 27, 2023

Well, that didn't take long. On November 7th, 56% of Ohio voters dealt a blow to its pro-life reputation by voting to amend their state constitution to permit most abortions.

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Broadcasts

See You at the Library with Kirk Cameron – Part 1

November 27, 2023

We should never underestimate who God may use to further His Kingdom. It could even be the “Mike Seaver” from next door. On today’s edition of Family Talk, co-host Gary Bauer interviews actor Kirk Cameron about his faith journey from an atheist to a follower of Jesus Christ. Discover the voice the Lord has given Kirk in support of Christian values through his many endeavors, including the national library campaign called, “See You at the Library.” 1 Peter 2:15 states, “For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.”

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Policy & Culture

Leftist Lies Divide Our Nation

November 24, 2023

The powerful governor of California, Gavin Newsom, just lied about the small town of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Newsom, widely seen as a substitute for Joe Biden as president in 2024, claimed the city passed a law that “banned being gay in public.” The truth is the city passed a law banning public indecency—actions such as public nudity, defecating in public, and fornication in public places. It does not mention the word “gay.”

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Gary Bauer Teases His Family Talk Interview with Kirk Cameron

November 22, 2023

In this week's episode of Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom, Gary Bauer chats with Kirk Cameron, American actor, evangelist, and television host. Kirk shares what challenged him to launch his child reading program in public libraries. He saw how libraries in large cities were not being utilized by locals because they had become overrun by crime, drugs, and homelessness. As Christians, Cameron says, we must take a stand for riotousness in the public square. “We need to bring the blessings of heaven to our cities…so that the goodness of God, not only in salvation but also in the positive influence Christianity, will have an impact on our society,” Cameron insisted.

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Policy & Culture

The Abortion Narrative Is Wrong

November 22, 2023

After yet another disappointing result for pro-life candidates and ballot initiatives in the 2023 "off-year" elections, the media narrative on abortion is just as wrong today as it has always been. Now there is a rush by many in the professional political class to find "common ground" on abortion.

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Policy & Culture

Did Hitler Win?

November 20, 2023

We at JDFI were deeply troubled by what we saw in New York City on Veterans Day, a day when we honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the American armed forces. Thousands of marchers filled the streets of that city calling for a second Holocaust to "kill the Jews."

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