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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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Policy & Culture

Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch Warns “Be Careful”

Last week, President Biden announced a major attack on the independence of the Supreme Court. Vice President Harris immediately endorsed his plan and made clear that restricting the court would be a top priority if she wins the presidential race in November.

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Policy & Culture

Biden vs. The Supreme Court

JDFI believes in the Constitution and the separation of powers between the three branches of government. We believe the Supreme Court should be an independent and coequal branch of government, not subservient to the whims of either party, the president, or Congress.

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Policy & Culture

Vote for the Supreme Court?

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

Supreme Disappointment

Many pro-life leaders and activists were shocked last week when the Supreme Court ruled 9-to-0 to dismiss the mifepristone chemical "abortion pill" case. JDFI signed an amicus brief supporting the pro-life position, and we are disappointed in the outcome.

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Broadcasts

The Evidence of America’s Christian Origins: A Conversation with Jerry Newcombe – Part 2

Contrary to what is believed by “unchurched” America, our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian morals and principles. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Jerry Newcombe, producer and columnist for D. James Kennedy Ministries, discuss the true origins of the United States as a Christian nation. The two also examine the significance of the Supreme Court nominations and the hope for the future.

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A Historic Victory for Life: Dr. Dobson Reacts to the Reversal of Roe v. Wade – Part 2

Psalm 82:4 calls us to “rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Gary Bauer, JDFI’s new Director of Public Policy, continue celebrating the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and discuss what the future holds for the United States. In God’s providence, with the overturning of Roe on June 24th, 2022, Dr. Dobson and Bauer note that it’s essential that Christians rescue the unborn babies in their state by funding crisis pregnancy centers. They also underscore how important it is for believers to continue to vote for candidates who will protect the preborn.

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A Historic Victory for Life: Dr. Dobson Reacts to the Reversal of Roe v. Wade – Part 1

On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, effectively overturning Roe v. Wade, and returning the legality of abortion back to the states. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his colleague and guest, Gary Bauer, discuss the landmark ruling and what it means for the pro-life movement going forward. Psalm 127:3 declares, “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.”

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SCOTUS, Roe, and the Hope We Share: The State of Our Nation with Sen. James Lankford

According to Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma, the leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade has changed the American conversation. The debate is no longer whether it’s convenient or not for the mother to be pregnant. Now we’re discussing the value of babies in the womb again. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Senator Lankford urges all Americans to move from making abortion illegal to making abortion unthinkable. In this fast-moving and informative conversation with one of our country’s most respected conservative voices, Lankford leaves us with the assurance that, ultimately, in all our affairs, God is in control.

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Policy & Culture

Jackson’s Very Bad Day

Congressional hearings usually aren't "must-see TV." And I suspect the Biden White House and Senate Democrats are happy that most Americans are too busy to watch the Senate Judiciary Committee proceedings. Yesterday was a very bad day for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee.

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