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Give Me Liberty with Ryan Helfenbein
Hosted by Standing For Freedom Center · EN
Because life, liberty, and truth are under attack in an increasingly secular and hostile age, the Standing For Freedom Center exists to advance and defend the unchanging principles of freedom for the next generation. To take up this cause, the Standing For Freedom Center at Liberty University has launched the Give Me Liberty Podcast with the purpose of educating, inspiring, and mobilizing Christians in the battle to preserve American liberty.
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The Great Religious Liberty Myth
2w ago00:10:11Tap to summarizeThe modern understanding of religious liberty isn't the Founders' understanding. What we have today is a judicial reinvention built over decades of activist rulings. The original was about preventing one Christian denomination from dominating over the rest, not destroying our Christian national identity.
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Christianity Built the West. Can It Save It? w/ Andrew Sedra
2w ago00:31:07Tap to summarizeIs the greatest threat to Western civilization Islam, or the collapse of Christianity? Andrew Sedra joins Give Me Liberty to explain why the decline of Christian conviction has left the West vulnerable to secularism, radical ideologies, and cultural decay. Drawing on his experience growing up in the Middle East, Sedra offers a unique perspective on the relationship between Christianity, Islam, and the future of the West. In this episode:• Why Christianity shaped Western civilization• The rapid growth of Islam in Europe• The dangers of secularism and multiculturalism• The persecution of Christians around the world• What the Church must do to preserve freedom. If Christians won't defend their civilization, no one else will.
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Inside the Charlie Kirk Murder Hearing w/ Shane Winnings
3w ago00:34:33Tap to summarizeThe preliminary hearing in the murder case of Charlie Kirk has concluded, and we were there for the proceedings. In this episode, Ryan Helfenbein and Shane Winnings walk through the testimony, evidence, and key moments presented in court, including surveillance footage, witness testimony, text messages, forensic evidence, and the legal arguments made by both sides. Rather than reacting to internet speculation, they examine what was actually presented under oath and discuss why truth, evidence, and justice matter. Whether you’ve followed this case closely or are just trying to understand what happened, this conversation provides a factual overview of one of the most significant criminal proceedings of the year. If you appreciate conversations rooted in truth rather than speculation, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode.
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The Hard Truth About Ending Abortion w/ AJ Hurley
4w ago00:51:45Tap to summarizeAbortion is more than a political issue; it is the foundational human rights question of our time. In this episode of Give Me Liberty, Ryan Helfenbein sits down with White Rose Resistance National Outreach Director AJ Hurley to discuss why the right to life undergirds every other liberty, the growing divide within the pro-life movement, and why Christians must reclaim their responsibility in shaping culture and government. They examine America’s Christian foundations, the relationship between law and culture, the future of the pro-life movement after Roe v. Wade, and why lasting national renewal begins with faithful families, courageous churches, and engaged citizens. Topics include:Why the right to life is the foundation of all human rightsAmerica’s Christian heritage and constitutional orderIncrementalism vs. abolition in the pro-life movementWhy law shapes cultureThe importance of Christian political engagementHow families—not government—build lasting cultural changeIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend.For more articles, podcasts, and resources, visit standingforfreedom.com
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Clarance Thomas is Right and the Supreme Court is Wrong on the 14th Amendment
Jul 200:07:55Tap to summarizeBirthright citizenship was never intended for illegal aliens or temporary visitors.The authors of the 14th Amendment explicitly distinguished citizens from those who owed allegiance to a foreign power.The Supreme Court ignored that history.
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Was George Washington Really a Christian? The Evidence Is Overwhelming w/ Peter Lillback
Jul 100:45:48Tap to summarizeGeorge Washington has become one of the most misunderstood figures in American history. Was America's first president merely a deist? Did he keep religion at arm's length? Or has modern scholarship sanitized the faith of the man who led the American Revolution? On this episode of Give Me Liberty, Ryan Helfenbein is joined by Dr. Peter Lillback—church historian, founder of the Providence Forum, and author of George Washington's Sacred Fire—to examine Washington's own writings and uncover what he actually believed about God, providence, Jesus Christ, and the Bible. They discuss:The myth that George Washington was a deistWashington's repeated references to divine providenceWhy liberty only exists under God's lawThe Christian worldview that shaped America's foundingHow modern culture has rewritten the Founding FathersWhy recovering America's true history matters todayIf you've ever wondered whether America's founding was rooted in Christianity or secular Enlightenment thought, this conversation is a must-watch. Subscribe for more conversations defending life, liberty, and truth from the Standing for Freedom Center at Liberty University.
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The Real Reason America Is Losing Its Christian Identity w/ Joshua Haymes
Jun 2400:35:51Tap to summarizeFor decades, Christians have watched America's institutions drift further from their biblical foundations. Why? Joshua Haymes joins Ryan Helfenbein to discuss offensive Christianity, the failures of defensive evangelicalism, the importance of family discipleship, and what it will take to rebuild a Christian culture. They discuss:• Why Christians have been losing cultural battles• The role of fathers and family discipleship• How institutions shape the next generation• Christianity and political engagement• Why reforming the family, church, and education matters• The difference between playing defense and taking initiative. If Christians fail to pass their faith to the next generation, no political victory will save the culture. The future of America begins in the home. Subscribe for more conversations defending life, liberty, and truth.
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A Global Realignment Is Happening — And the Elites Are Panicking
Jun 2400:08:56Tap to summarizeThe people running Western governments spent years telling citizens to accept: Mass immigration.Higher taxes.Less sovereignty.Less national identity.Now citizens across the West are responding with a simple word: No.
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The Case for Offensive Christianity w/ J Chase Davis
Jun 1700:47:52Tap to summarizeHas Christianity become too feminine? In this episode of the Give Me Liberty Podcast, Ryan Helfenbein sits down with pastor, theologian, and author J. Chase Davis to discuss the growing crisis of masculinity in America and the Church.They explore why so many young men feel disconnected and directionless, how modern churches often prioritize comfort over courage, and why Christian men must reject both victimhood and passivity. Topics include:The feminization of modern cultureWhy churches struggle to develop strong menBiblical masculinity and Christian leadershipThe importance of physical fitness and disciplineWhy victimhood is destroying a generation of young menHow men can embrace responsibility, purpose, and courageWhether you're a pastor, father, husband, or young man searching for purpose, this conversation offers a compelling vision for faithful Christian masculinity in a culture that increasingly rejects it. Subscribe for more conversations defending life, liberty, and truth.
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The GREATEST Nation in the History of the World w/ Eric Metaxas
Jun 1000:38:41Tap to summarizeEric Metaxas joins us to unveil how faith, heroism, and divine providence intertwined to birth a nation unlike any other. Eric shares stories from the American Revolution, highlighting figures like Benedict Arnold and George Washington, and explores how the founders saw America as a biblical project.Eric, acclaimed author of Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World, brings history alive with vivid detail and profound lessons about faith and freedom. This conversation invites you to rediscover the divine hand guiding our nation’s birth. It’s time to remember, reclaim, and revive the true American story.
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