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Free To Be Faithful from KFUO Radio

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Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, education, and awareness program created by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod in response to increasing governmental and societal incursions into religious life.

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Social Media Censorship

January 20, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL) posted a Facebook message denouncing violence, but Facebook rejected boosting the post. LCRL Executive Director Dr. Greg Seltz joins moderator Kip Allen to discuss what happened. Learn more about the LCRL at lcrlfreedom.org and find them on Facebook at facebook.com/LCRLFreedom.

At Stake in Upcoming Election (Rebroadcast)

December 16, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director for the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, joins moderator Kip Allen to discuss what's at stake for Lutherans in the upcoming election. This is a rebroadcast from October 21, 2020.

Analyzing Election Results

November 18, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Washington observer Tim Goeglein and moderator Kip Allen discuss the results of this month's election.

At Stake in Upcoming Election

October 21, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director for the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, joins moderator Kip Allen to discuss what's at stake for Lutherans in the upcoming election.

Undercover Journalist Paying Price for Freedom

September 16, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

A judge gave undercover journalist David Daleiden 14 days to raise $600,000 to appeal or have all his assets seized by Planned Parenthood. Peter Breen, Vice President and Senior Counsel of the Thomas More Society, explains what happened.

Religious Liberty in Upcoming Election

August 19, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Washington observer Tim Goeglein and moderator Kip Allen discuss what's at stake in this election for religious liberty.

Decisions Affecting Religious Liberty

July 15, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Momentous decisions are being made impacting religious liberty. Focus on the Family Vice President and Washington observer Tim Goeglein and moderator Kip Allen discuss the events today on Free To Be Faithful.

Churches are Closed, Casinos are Open?

June 17, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Are we really free to be faithful when churches are told to close but casinos remain open? Moderator Kip Allen and Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty Executive Director the Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz discuss this issue on Free To Be Faithful. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response to increasing governmental incursions into religious life.

Fighting for the Pro-Life Cause

May 20, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

Undercover journalists who exposed Planned Parenthood's marketing of aborted baby body parts were charged with crimes and sued as well. Now, they're fighting back. Thomas More Society founder and president Thomas Brejcha explains the legal battle on Free To Be Faithful. 

Religious Liberty during Time of Pandemic

April 15, 2020 21:03 - 2.48 MB

The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, discusses the loss of civil rights during the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the church. Learn more about the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty at lcrlfreedom.org. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response to increasing governmental incursions into religious life.

Free to Pray and Love Your Enemies

February 19, 2020 22:18 - 2.48 MB

The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, attended this month’s annual National Prayer Breakfast along with thousands of political and faith leaders from over 100 countries. Dr. Seltz discusses the event with moderator Kip Allen on this episode of Free To Be Faithful. Read Arthur Brooks’ remarks from the breakfast at washingtonpost.com. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—M...

Religious Liberty Decision in 2020

January 15, 2020 22:10 - 2.48 MB

Washington observer Tim Goeglein joins moderator Kip Allen to discuss the many decisions and events impacting Christians and all people of faith in the year 2020 on this episode of Free To Be Faithful. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response to increasing governmental incursions into religious life.

Religious Liberty Decisions in 2020

January 15, 2020 22:10 - 2.48 MB

Washington observer Tim Goeglein joins moderator Kip Allen to discuss the many decisions and events impacting Christians and all people of faith in the year 2020 on this episode of Free To Be Faithful. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response to increasing governmental incursions into religious life.

The Price for Freedom

December 18, 2019 22:39 - 2.48 MB

Being free to be faithful doesn’t mean that there’s no cost. Peter Breen, Vice President and Senior Counsel of the Thomas More Society, talks about the price being paid by two undercover journalists who exposed Planned Parenthood’s marketing of aborted baby body parts on today’s Free To Be Faithful.

The Price for Freedom --- 2018/12/18

December 18, 2019 22:39 - 2.48 MB

Being free to be faithful doesn’t mean that there’s no cost. Peter Breen, Vice President and Senior Counsel of the Thomas More Society, talks about the price being paid by two undercover journalists who exposed Planned Parenthood’s marketing of aborted baby body parts on today’s Free To Be Faithful.

Gains, Losses, and Challenges for Religious Liberty --- 2018/11/20

November 20, 2019 21:56 - 2.48 MB

The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz. Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, joins FTBF moderator Kip Allen to talk about gains, losses and challenges for religious liberty on this episode of Free To Be Faithful.

Gains, Losses, and Challenges for Religious Liberty

November 20, 2019 21:56 - 2.48 MB

The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz. Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, joins FTBF moderator Kip Allen to talk about gains, losses and challenges for religious liberty on this episode of Free To Be Faithful.

Values Voter Summit --- 2018/10/16

October 16, 2019 21:09 - 2.48 MB

Conservatives and people of faith gathered in Washington, D.C., earlier this month for the annual Values Voter Summit. Free To Be Faithful moderator Kip Allen speaks with Washington observer Tim Goeglein who attended the summit. Learn more about the Values Voter Summit and view archived videos at valuesvotersummit.org. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response to increasing governmental incursions in...

Values Voter Summit

October 16, 2019 21:09 - 2.48 MB

Conservatives and people of faith gathered in Washington, D.C., earlier this month for the annual Values Voter Summit. Free To Be Faithful moderator Kip Allen speaks with Washington observer Tim Goeglein who attended the summit. Learn more about the Values Voter Summit and view archived videos at valuesvotersummit.org. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response to increasing governmental incursions in...

The Cost of Being Faithful

September 18, 2019 20:03 - 2.48 MB

The name of the program is Free To Be Faithful, but freedom is never free. It comes with a price, as people of faith learn every day. LGBT groups are now saying that “Bring Your Bible to School Day” is homophobic hate. In this episode, host Kip Allen speak with Bruce Hausknecht, J.D., judicial analyst for Focus on the Family, about the cost of being faithful. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response...

The Cost of Being Faithful --- 2018/9/18

September 18, 2019 20:03 - 2.48 MB

The name of the program is Free To Be Faithful, but freedom is never free. It comes with a price, as people of faith learn every day. LGBT groups are now saying that “Bring Your Bible to School Day” is homophobic hate. In this episode, host Kip Allen speak with Bruce Hausknecht, J.D., judicial analyst for Focus on the Family, about the cost of being faithful. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response...

Christianity and the Middle Ages --- 2018/8/21

August 21, 2019 20:48 - 2.48 MB

The spread of Christianity helped pull the world out of the Dark Ages and fueled scientific inquiry, according to an article online. The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, and Moderator Kip Allen discuss this idea on Free To Be Faithful. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response to increasing governmental incursions into religious life.

Christianity and the Middle Ages

August 21, 2019 20:48 - 2.48 MB

The spread of Christianity helped pull the world out of the Dark Ages and fueled scientific inquiry, according to an article online. The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, and Moderator Kip Allen discuss this idea on Free To Be Faithful. Free to be Faithful is a religious liberty, awareness, and education program created by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response to increasing governmental incursions into religious life.

Do You Vote with Your Dollars? --- 2018/6/19

June 19, 2019 21:37 - 2.48 MB

Do you vote with your dollars? How do you know if the places where you spend your money support your Christian beliefs? We vote first at the ballot box, and then second at each business we support. 2ndVote keeps rates for hundreds of companies so you can be an informed consumer of products and services. Robert Kuykendall, spokeseman for 2ndVote, joins moderator Kip Allen to talk about how we can spend wisely. Learn more about 2ndVote and download their app at 2ndvote.com.

Do You Vote with Your Dollars?

June 19, 2019 21:37 - 2.48 MB

Do you vote with your dollars? How do you know if the places where you spend your money support your Christian beliefs? We vote first at the ballot box, and then second at each business we support. 2ndVote keeps rates for hundreds of companies so you can be an informed consumer of products and services. Robert Kuykendall, spokeseman for 2ndVote, joins moderator Kip Allen to talk about how we can spend wisely. Learn more about 2ndVote and download their app at 2ndvote.com.

Pro-Life Community Rallies Together in Philadelphia

May 15, 2019 21:36 - 2.48 MB

A thousand pro-life supporters descended on Philadelphia after a state representative harassed teenage girls and older women praying in front of an abortion center. Guest Alison Centofante, Director of External Affairs with Live Action, talks about this response on Free To Be Faithful.

Pro-Life Community Rallies Together in Philadelphia --- 2018/5/15

May 15, 2019 21:36 - 2.48 MB

A thousand pro-life supporters descended on Philadelphia after a state representative harassed teenage girls and older women praying in front of an abortion center. Guest Alison Centofante, Director of External Affairs with Live Action, talks about this response on Free To Be Faithful.

Preserving the Sanctity of Life --- 2018/3/20

March 20, 2019 19:42 - 2.48 MB

The state of Illinois is attempting to pass legislation allowing abortion up until birth. Lutherans are fighting to preserve the sanctity of life. Pastor Roger Drinnon of Southern Illinois explains on today’s Free To Be Faithful.

Preserving the Sanctity of Life

March 20, 2019 19:42 - 2.48 MB

The state of Illinois is attempting to pass legislation allowing abortion up until birth. Lutherans are fighting to preserve the sanctity of life. Pastor Roger Drinnon of Southern Illinois explains on today’s Free To Be Faithful.

Two Kingdoms Perspective of the State of the Union Address

February 20, 2019 22:07 - 2.48 MB

The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, examines the State of the Union address from a two-kingdoms perspective with Free To Be Faithful moderator Kip Allen. Learn more about the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty at lcrlfreedom.org.

Two Kingdoms Perspective of the State of the Union Address --- 2019/2/20

February 20, 2019 22:07 - 2.48 MB

The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, examines the State of the Union address from a two-kingdoms perspective with Free To Be Faithful moderator Kip Allen. Learn more about the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty at lcrlfreedom.org.

LCMS Life Conference --- 2018/12/19

December 19, 2018 21:57 - 2.48 MB

Rev. Robert Zagore, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, talks about the 2019 LCMS Life Conference. Learn more about the Life Conference at calendar.lcms.org/event/2019-lcms-life-conference.

LCMS Life Conference

December 19, 2018 21:57 - 2.48 MB

Rev. Robert Zagore, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, talks about the 2019 LCMS Life Conference. Learn more about the Life Conference at calendar.lcms.org/event/2019-lcms-life-conference.

Midterm Elections and the Religious Community --- 2018/11/21

November 26, 2018 22:57 - 2.48 MB

Washington observer Tim Goeglein joins moderator Kip Allen to discuss the implications of the 2018 elections for the religious community.

Midterm Elections and the Religious Community

November 26, 2018 22:57 - 2.48 MB

Washington observer Tim Goeglein joins moderator Kip Allen to discuss the implications of the 2018 elections for the religious community.

Religious Liberty in Culture and Courts

October 17, 2018 21:17 - 2.48 MB

Gregory P. Seltz, PhD, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL), joins host Kip Allen to discuss issues concerning people of faith in current events, current culture, and the court system. Learn more about the LCRL at lcrlfreedom.org.

Religious Liberty in Culture and Courts --- 2018/10/17

October 17, 2018 21:17 - 2.48 MB

Gregory P. Seltz, PhD, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL), joins host Kip Allen to discuss issues concerning people of faith in current events, current culture, and the court system. Learn more about the LCRL at lcrlfreedom.org.

Religious Liberty and the Supreme Court Hearing --- 2018/09/19

September 19, 2018 21:14 - 2.48 MB

Guest Tim Goeglein joins moderator Kip Allen to talk about the implications for religious liberty regarding the Supreme Court nomination hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Religious Liberty and the Supreme Court Hearing

September 19, 2018 21:14 - 2.48 MB

Guest Tim Goeglein joins moderator Kip Allen to talk about the implications for religious liberty regarding the Supreme Court nomination hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Disciplined for Following Procedure --- 2018/08/15

August 17, 2018 19:30 - 2.48 MB

Military chaplains have a special role in America’s armed forces. They have specific rules and regulations that they must follow. Yet one chaplain is facing a possible court martial because he followed the proper procedure. Jeremy Dys, Esq., Deputy General Counsel for First Liberty Institute, discusses the case of Army Chaplain Scott Squires with moderator Kip Allen on today’s Free To Be Faithful program. Read more about this case at firstliberty.org.

Disciplined for Following Procedure

August 17, 2018 19:30 - 2.48 MB

Military chaplains have a special role in America’s armed forces. They have specific rules and regulations that they must follow. Yet one chaplain is facing a possible court martial because he followed the proper procedure. Jeremy Dys, Esq., Deputy General Counsel for First Liberty Institute, discusses the case of Army Chaplain Scott Squires with moderator Kip Allen on today’s Free To Be Faithful program. Read more about this case at firstliberty.org.

Reclaiming Liberties for People of Faith --- 2018/07/18

July 18, 2018 20:26 - 2.48 MB

Religious liberty, sanctity of life and defense of marriage are the three main areas of concern for the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C. Much has changed in recent months and more will happen in the near future. Center Executive Director the Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz discusses these issue with moderator Kip Allen on today’s Free To Be Faithful.

Reclaiming Liberties for People of Faith

July 18, 2018 20:26 - 2.48 MB

Religious liberty, sanctity of life and defense of marriage are the three main areas of concern for the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C. Much has changed in recent months and more will happen in the near future. Center Executive Director the Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz discusses these issue with moderator Kip Allen on today’s Free To Be Faithful.

Religious Liberty in the United States

June 20, 2018 20:24 - 2.48 MB

Moderator Kip Allen and Tim Goeglein of Focus on the Family discuss the status of religious liberty in the United States. Judicial appointments, court cases, the impact of the sexual revolution and freedom of conscience are among the topics discussed.

Religious Liberty in the United States --- 2018/06/20

June 20, 2018 20:24 - 2.48 MB

Moderator Kip Allen and Tim Goeglein of Focus on the Family discuss the status of religious liberty in the United States. Judicial appointments, court cases, the impact of the sexual revolution and freedom of conscience are among the topics discussed.

Religious Liberty Executive Order: One Year Later

May 16, 2018 21:20 - 2.48 MB

It’s been a year since President Trump’s executive order protecting religious liberty. What has it actually done and what still needs doing? Free To Be Faithful moderator Kip Allen discusses this issue with Travis Weber, the director of the Family Research Council’s Center for Religious Liberty. Read his article on this issue at frc.org/executiveorder.

Religious Liberty Executive Order: One Year Later --- 2018/05/16

May 16, 2018 21:20 - 2.48 MB

It’s been a year since President Trump’s executive order protecting religious liberty. What has it actually done and what still needs doing? Free To Be Faithful moderator Kip Allen discusses this issue with Travis Weber, the director of the Family Research Council’s Center for Religious Liberty. Read his article on this issue at frc.org/executiveorder.

Two Kingdoms in Washington, D.C.

April 18, 2018 20:39 - 2.48 MB

The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty is established in Washington, D.C. to speak for people of faith to those who make our laws and set opinion. Its main concerns are issues relating to life, family and religious liberty. Although the Center faces many challenges, it also has many opportunities. Center Executive Director the Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz joins moderator Kip Allen about the Center’s role and progress on today’s episode.

Two Kingdoms in Washington, D.C. --- 2018/04/18

April 18, 2018 20:39 - 2.48 MB

The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty is established in Washington, D.C. to speak for people of faith to those who make our laws and set opinion. Its main concerns are issues relating to life, family and religious liberty. Although the Center faces many challenges, it also has many opportunities. Center Executive Director the Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz joins moderator Kip Allen about the Center’s role and progress on today’s episode.

Victories for Religious Freedom

February 21, 2018 22:20 - 2.48 MB

This month on Free to be Faithful, Stephanie Taub, Counsel with First Liberty Institute, joins host Kip Allen to discuss five victories for religious freedom since Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. Learn more about the work of First Liberty Institute at firstliberty.org, on Twitter @1stLiberty, and on Facebook.