The Jenny Beth Show

The Supreme Court Battles Defining Religious Freedom | Mathew D. Staver, Chairman, Liberty Counsel

Episode Summary

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Mathew D. Staver, Chairman of Liberty Counsel, to break down the major Supreme Court battles shaping the future of religious freedom in America. We discuss pivotal cases involving COVID mandates, government overreach, compelled speech, parental rights, and the growing conflict between federal law and state governments. Staver explains how these cases could redefine First Amendment protections for churches, Christian employers, parents, and individuals of faith—and why the outcomes will have lasting consequences for constitutional liberty nationwide.

Episode Notes

In this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin is joined by Mathew D. Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, to examine the most consequential Supreme Court cases impacting religious freedom in America today.

Staver outlines how government overreach—at the state and local levels—is increasingly colliding with First Amendment protections. From COVID-era mandates that shuttered churches to states openly defying federal law, these cases reveal a growing constitutional crisis with nationwide implications.

Key topics discussed include:

• Ongoing Supreme Court cases involving religious exemptions, federal law, and state mandates
• How COVID lockdowns exposed unconstitutional restrictions on churches and faith-based institutions
• A shocking custody case where a court barred a mother from taking her child to church or even reading the Bible
• Government-compelled speech and the legal battle over forced pronoun usage in public employment
• The fight to protect Christian employers and universities from ideological coercion
• Parental rights, counseling bans, and the long-term consequences of government-mandated “affirming care”
• Why these legal battles will shape the future of religious liberty, free speech, and constitutional government

Staver also explains why Liberty Counsel is at the forefront of these fights and what Americans should be watching as these cases move through the courts.

This conversation is essential listening for anyone concerned about the erosion of constitutional freedoms and the role the Supreme Court will play in defining religious liberty for generations to come.

Guest: Mathew D. Staver, Esq., B.S.C., Founder & Chairman, Liberty Counsel | X: @MatStaver 
Host: Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action | X: @jennybethm