Faith and Freedom Podcast

In this special 4th of July episode, need to do more than just remember history; today, we recover clarity. In this episode, Will looks back at the Declaration of Independence, and explains the enduring truths that underlie the document. Happy 250th Anniversary to our country, and a Happy 4th of July to you and your family! We hope you have a great weekend! Show Links Website: https://www.faithand...

A Brazilian couple was sentenced to fifty days in prison. The crime? Homeschooling. According to Dr. Augusto Zimmermann, this kind of legal fiasco is becoming the norm in Brazil. So, this week, we talk about what this unfortunate trend means for you. Will and Augusto discuss the government vs. the family, how legal precedent gets ignored, and what may be coming next. Thank you for listening! Show...

At the intersection of faith, freedom, and government is the question of parental rights. Right now, the Michigan legislature is deciding the future of parenthood in our state. So, this week, Will takes you back to some of the most important Supreme Court cases in our country's history, and we look at how our precious legal framework came together... and we take a look at the bills seeking to chan...

This special edition of the Faith and Freedom podcast was recorded live at the International Christian Professors Forum, and it captures exactly why gatherings like this matter. Senator John Crane spent years at the intersection of faith and public life, traveling the world and speaking on what it means to bring a biblical worldview into the public square. At the forum, he found exactly that: lead...

This week, The Wagner Faith & Freedom Center hosts the first International Christian Professors Forum at Spring Arbor University! From June 2nd to June 4th, Christian academics from around the world will be on our campus to demonstrate what faith looks like on the world stage, and to bring new perspectives to some of our most challenging questions. Tune in for a preview! Registration: https://...

Content Warning - This episode addresses the topic of physician-assisted suicide. Listener discretion is advised. The Supreme Court has never recognized the right to physician-assisted suicide. So, why are there bills in Michigan's legislature right now that are trying to legalize it? This week, Will wades through court precedent and ideological divide to get to the moral heart of the issue, and w...

No state ideology can occupy the space that belongs to God. This week, Will welcomes new Faith and Freedom Fellow Joshua Lang to the podcast to talk about the latest news coming from China: the government strictly controls (and alters) scripture to serve party interests. Freedom is never more than a generation away from extinction, and this week, we talk about why it cannot exist where Christianit...

When ideology becomes the rule, truth languishes. This week, William is back to talk about the radicalization in and around American institutions. What differing views of educations led us here? And now that we are here, what does God call us to do? This week, Will makes a case for clarity, truth, and Christian values in an increasingly fragmented world. Thank you for listening. Show Links Website...

This week, William breaks down the European Union's Digital Services Act. At first glance, it sounds like a perfect proposal: remove illegal content from the internet. However, what is "illegal" in one nation may well be an unalienable right in another, so today, we talk about how this Act affects you, what precedent could be set, and how God calls us to represent ourselves during uncertain times....

The Department of Justice recently released a report on the enforcement of the FACE Act between 2021-2024: the DOJ found that the Biden administration used the FACE act to target anti-abortion activists. With this information now public, Will turns to Faith and Freedom Fellow Noah Stambaugh to break down what this means about religious freedom in our country, and where we need to go from here. Tha...

It seems like an absurd question: who raises my children? This week, Will goes back to biblical roots to affirm the divine charge of parenthood; where God assigns duty, he delegates responsibility. In this episode, Will recommends what you can do to support your rights as a Christian parent, discusses why children cannot belong to the state, and why education is never neutral.  Show Links Website:...

The empty tomb was only the beginning. In this week's special Easter episode, Will is back to talk about the eternal hope given through Christ's Resurrection, and how His sacrifice invites us to engage with a truth that runs eternal. Thank you for joining us this weekend, we will be back to regular programming 4/14. Show Links Website: https://www.faithandfreedomcenter.org/ Facebook: https://www.f...

Freedom is not a political arrangement; it is a moral responsibility. This week, as Will leads a field trip to Washington D.C., Faith and Freedom COO Sal Biondo fills in to reflect on America's 250th anniversary. In times such as these, remembering where we started is the first step towards taking responsibility for our future. Thank you for listening.  Show Links Website: https://www.faithandfree...

What does it say about a society when physician-assisted suicide ceases to become a taboo subject? It means America is in need of a moral renewal. This week, Will tackles this startling reality, what it means about America and our world, and how we can conduct ourselves with grace, even when times are hardest. Thank you for listening. Show Links Website: https://www.faithandfreedomcenter.org/ Face...

Does the state know what is best for your children? For your marriage? Some think so. This week, Will explores the rhetorical divide between those who find their purpose in God and those who seek purpose elsewhere. Different worldviews beget different standards, and, in this episode, Will examines how parents (and their children) are getting lost in our modern world... and the way back. Thank you...

God puts weight on our souls not to burden us, but to steady us. We need his charge like a ship needs a ballast if we are to remain upright. This week, Will breaks down the biblical call to discipline, why we need it, and why God keeps guiding us back. Thank you for listening!  Show Links Website: https://www.faithandfreedomcenter.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfreedomsau LinkedIn: h...

This week, Faith and Freedom is embracing the classical mantra of "ad fontes" (to the source) and addressing recent criticisms of a classical education. In this episode, Will welcomes Dr. Luke Wagner, Head of School at Fond Du Lac Christian School, to talk about the roots of classical education and why it is so often mischaracterized in the media. Together, they explore the purpose of a classical...

This week, Faith and Freedom Center COO Salvatore Biondo steps in to host a roundtable discussion on conflict, faith, and what scripture and Christian tradition says about a war being justified. Weighing in are current Freedom Fellow Noah Stambaugh and former fellows Murphy McCool and Roman Kortman, who bring a student perspective to the discussion. Tune in as we debate and explore this difficult...

What do you show when you are challenged, your strength or your faith? This week, Will dives into the topic of faith under fire, and how we are called to follow Christ's example in our most difficult moments... and why the price for immediate vindication is always too steep. Show Links Website: https://www.faithandfreedomcenter.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfreedomsau LinkedIn: http...

When sports are unfair, everyone suffers. In today's episode, William welcomes Brenda, a competitive powerlifter, to the podcast to compassionately discuss her experience being forced to compete against biological males identifying as females. Faith, fairness, and perseverance all collide in this week's prescient conversation. Thanks for listening. Show Links Website: https://www.faithandfreedomce...

This week, Will returns to discuss the very first issue of the First Amendment: freedom of religion. When peaceful worship is disrupted, the issue becomes constitutional. In today's episode, Will breaks down recent examples of interference with worship, what the constitution says, and how we can look to the Word for guidance in times such as these. Show Links Website: https://www.faithandfreedomce...

Moral catastrophe does not begin with great evil, it begins with moral disarmament.   This week, Will explores the ways freedom is made conditional in the absence of spiritual guidance. How do we walk in faith in a world where truth is wielded as a weapon, and not protected as a value? In this episode, Will explores the relationship between truth, liberty, and power, and the societal need for acco...

Happy New Year! This week, Professor William Wagner returns to break down the new U.S. National Security Policy. He examines America's priorities, posture, and our principles in this discussion of security, and talks about what you can expect from our nation in 2026 and beyond.  Show Links Website: https://www.faithandfreedomcenter.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfreedomsau LinkedIn:...

At every hour, a soldier guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This monument, located in Arlington, Virginia, was created to honor the sacrifices of unknown American servicemen in World War I. It has since expanded in purpose, with the tomb - and the constant guard standing sentinel - coming to symbolize the vigilance and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our freedom. This week, Profes...

What is really happening to Christian communities in Nigeria? This week, Will Wagner sits down with WFFC chief operating officer Salvatore Biondo, Spring Arbor University Professor Joseph Solis-Mullen, and Omoneh, a Nigerian student at SAU, to talk through the complexities and roots of one of the world’s most overlooked persecution crises. The conversation looks at Nigeria’s history, the rise of e...