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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 Case for Offensive Christianity w/ J Chase Davis
5d ago00:47:52Tap 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
2w ago00:38:41Tap 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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"The Christian Genocide the Media Refuses to Cover w/ Brad Brandon"
3w ago00:51:43Tap to summarizeMore Christians are being killed in northern Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. In this episode of Give Me Liberty, Ryan Helfenbein sits down with Brad Brandon, founder and CEO of Across Nigeria, to discuss the brutal reality facing Christians in Africa's most dangerous region. Brad shares firsthand accounts of mass killings, attacks on Christian villages, the rise of Boko Haram and Fulani extremists, and the growing humanitarian crisis affecting millions. He also explains why the Gospel remains the ultimate answer to persecution, violence, and radicalism. Topics include:• Christian persecution in Nigeria• Boko Haram and Fulani violence• Martyrdom and the global Church• The role of the United States• Reaching Muslims with the Gospel• Hope amid suffering. Despite unimaginable hardship, God is at work. Thousands of Muslims have come to faith in Christ through the ministry of Across Nigeria, proving that the light of the Gospel shines brightest in the darkest places. Learn more about Across Nigeria: https://acrossnigeria.orgSubscribe for more conversations defending life, liberty, and truth.
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Christianity Is the New Rebellion w/ Shane Pruitt
4w ago00:52:33Tap to summarizeShane Pruitt joins the Give Me Liberty podcast to discuss the future of Gen Z and Generation Alpha, the battle for discipleship in the digital age, and why young people are increasingly searching for truth in a broken culture.From AI and p*rnography to social media, masculinity, parenting, revival, and the church’s responsibility to boldly proclaim truth, this conversation dives into the biggest cultural and spiritual challenges facing the next generation.Shane also discusses his new book, Reaching Generation Alpha, and explains why Christianity may now be the true counterculture for young men today.Topics include:Gen Z and Gen Alpha trendsAI and digital discipleshipWhy young men are returning to churchParenting in the age of screensMasculinity and femininityThe church’s failure to discipleRevival on college campusesWhy “soft preaching” is failingBiblical truth in a hostile cultureBe sure to like and subscribe for more hard-hitting, cultural commentary.
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The Nefarious Plot to Make Women Fear Pregnancy w/ Sarah Gabel Seifert
May 2000:37:23Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the Give Me Liberty Podcast, Ryan Helfenbein sits down with Sarah Gabel Seifert, founder and CEO of EveryLife, America’s first pro-life diaper company, to discuss motherhood, America’s collapsing birth rate, and the culture’s growing hostility toward family and children. Sarah shares why she launched the “Rethink Pregnancy” initiative alongside pro-life OBGYNs, how modern feminism has taught women to fear motherhood, and why pregnancy is not a burden to escape but a gift from God. The conversation dives into:The anti-family agenda in corporate AmericaWhy companies funding abortion contradict their own customer baseAmerica’s demographic decline and collapsing birth rateThe spiritual and physical benefits of motherhoodPain, sacrifice, and purpose in family lifeWhy “find God, get married, make babies” is becoming a countercultural messageIn a world that increasingly treats children as obstacles and pregnancy as a disease, this episode is a bold defense of life, family, and God’s design for men and women.
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The UK Just Sent a Message to the Entire West
May 1500:08:18Tap to summarizeThe Conservative Party in the UK lost because it stopped conserving anything. They opened the borders. Expanded government. Embraced globalism. Then acted shocked when voters abandoned them .Reform UK is rising because millions of Britons feel politically homeless.
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Virginia Supreme Court SHUTS DOWN Democrat Redistricting Scheme w/ Ken Cuccinelli
May 1300:35:38Tap to summarizeFormer Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli joins Ryan Helfenbein on the Give Me Liberty podcast to break down the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision striking down the latest redistricting effort, why the court ruled it unconstitutional, and what it says about the future of the rule of law in America. Cuccinelli explains:• Why Virginia’s redistricting referendum failed constitutionally• The growing national push for mid-decade redistricting• Alleged efforts to pressure or reshape the Virginia Supreme Court• The ideological transformation of the modern Democrat Party• Why America’s founding principles still matter in 2026“This is no longer just a debate about what’s good for America. It’s becoming a debate about whether America is good.”Watch the full conversation as they discuss constitutional government, political power, the future of Virginia, and the battle over America’s identity heading into the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Virginia Leftists Are Targeting the Supreme Court After Losing
May 1100:07:28Tap to summarizeVirginia’s Supreme Court did the right thing. In 2020, 65% of Virginians voted for an independent redistricting commission to stop partisan gerrymandering. Now Democrats are reportedly discussing changing the retirement age for justices so they can remove the judges who ruled against them.
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Clarence Thomas Was Right All Along
May 800:11:14Tap to summarizeFor decades, Clarence Thomas stood almost completely alone on the Supreme Court. Now his dissents are becoming the majority opinions of the Court. Free speech.Religious liberty.Gun rights.Administrative power. Thomas spent decades defending principles others feared.He was right.
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America at 250: Can We Restore Faith, Family, and Freedom? W/ Tim Goeglein
May 600:33:52Tap to summarizeWhat really matters for the future of America?In this episode of the Give Me Liberty Podcast, Ryan Helfenbein sits down with Tim Goeglein, a veteran of the U.S. Senate, the White House under George W. Bush, and now Vice President of Government Relations at Focus on the Family. They discuss: What it was like serving in the White House during pivotal moments like September 11 attacksWhy understanding history is essential to preserving freedomThe cultural crisis facing America todayThe importance of marriage, family, and faith in national renewalThe role of the Church in shaping the futureWhy America’s 250th anniversary matters more than everGoeglein shares insights from his new book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family, offering a hopeful vision for restoration in a divided age. If you care about the future of faith, culture, and the American experiment—this conversation is for you. Like, subscribe, and share to help defend life, liberty, and truth.
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