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To Be Salt and Light, We Must Be Involved in America’s Elections

The polls are shifting again. The race is still a toss-up, but virtually every poll shows former President Donald Trump with the momentum.

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has adopted a new tone. It started with a joy, joy, joy vibe. Now, the emphasis is fear, fear, fear. Harris labels Trump “dangerous.” Her surrogates compare him to Hitler. After two serious assassination attempts on Trump, this rhetoric could inspire more violence. Please pray for the safety of Trump and Harris.

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Speak Up for Free Speech

In this episode of Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom, Gary Bauer speaks out against censorship and efforts to intimidate American citizens into silence. Free speech is under siege in a variety of ways from government bureaucrats and so-called “experts” who don’t trust the American people. Bauer shares remarks from billionaire Bill Gates and former Democrat presidential nominees John Kerry and Hillary Clinton to expose the left’s tyrannical instinct to silence debate.

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Be Strong and Courageous: Let’s Get to the Polls, Part 1

If you have never heard the term, “election sermon,” most likely, you are not alone. On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear a dynamic message from Pastor Gary Hamrick, senior pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, VA, urging Christians to make their voices heard in the public square this election season. Despite the passive role that culture thinks churches should play in politics, you’ll hear what our Founding Fathers actually intended for our country. Be inspired as Pastor Gary exhorts from the pulpit, “Let’s all get to the polls to help keep freedom alive!”

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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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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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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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