Give Me Liberty with Ryan Helfenbein

Pastor David Schrock joins Ryan Helfenbein to discuss his upcoming book "The Business of Isness: How to Live in the World God Made."  He takes us back to the basics and answers the "big questions" of life and existence from a sincerely biblical philosophical perspective. Pastor David explains how many of today's most dire political, cultural, and social ills are rooted in t...

Can we Make America Healthy Again? Del Bigtree is the producer of  Vaxxed,  former communications director for RFK Jr., and the CEO of the MAHA alliance. He joins Ryan to discuss the MAHA movement, the current debate over vaccines, and the importance of medical freedom in America. From COVID-era mandates to the battle over medical autonomy, Bigtree shares his unfiltered take on where American heal...

Ryan Helfenbein breaks down the stark contrast between last year's and this year's Easter/Holy Week celebrations at the White House Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

Chase Davis is the pastor of The Well Church in Boulder, Colorado, and he is a champion for Christian values in the public square. Pastor Davis joins Ryan to discuss the impending threat of Colorado HB 25-1312, which seeks to criminalize "misgendering" or "deadnaming" a trans-identified person in business, criminalize gender-specific dress codes, and empower the state to kidnap...

Pierre Wilson is the Senior Director of BLEXIT at Turning Point USA. He champions conservative values in the Black community and seeks to combat the lies of the Left. Pierre joins Ryan to discuss why many in the Black community are abandoning the Left and gravitating towards the conservative movement, reversing a decades-long trend and impacting American politics for years to come. Learn more at s...

David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, and he just released a new book, "Life After Roe: Equipping Christians in the Fight for Life Today." David joins Ryan to discuss why the overturning of Roe v. Wade was actually the beginning - not the end - of the pro-life movement. Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

Riley Gaines is an award-winning athlete, author, podcast host, and bold voice for fairness and safety in women's sports. She rose to fame in 2022 when she spoke out against men competing in women's sports, after a man who thinks he's a woman stole an award from her and other female swimmers. Now, Riley uses her platform to equip and inspire young people to stand up against wokeism and...

Kevin McGary is an author and the founder of Every Black Life Matters. In this episode of the Give Me Liberty Podcast, McGary exposes how Marxist ideas have crept into many areas of American life and culture - even the Church. Have you been influenced by anti-Christian ideology? Watch to find out! Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

J.D. Vance made headlines this week when he invoked St. Augustine's "ordo amoris" in a discussion about immigration policy. Ryan breaks down the ancient Christian ethical concept and explains why it is still relevant today.  Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

Jack Hibbs is the Senior and Founding Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills and the founder and president of the Real Life Network. He joins Ryan on this episode of the Give Me Liberty podcast to discuss how woke policies at the state and local levels led to and exacerbated the recent Southern California wildfires. Pastor Jack also explains how churches and Christian charitable organizations are le...

Kristan Hawkins is the founder and president of Students for Life, the nation's largest student pro-life advocacy organization. She Joins Ryan to discuss the abortion industry's new favorite strategy: chemical abortion. Watch to find out how chemical abortions endanger women, destroy human life, and pollute America's drinking water. Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

The 47th President of the United States is now Commander in Chief. Rya breaks down highlights from the 60th Inauguration, the new executive orders, and what’s already different about Trump’s second term on Here’s the Point.  Thanks for sharing! Thank you! Good stuff!  Reply  ForwardMR Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

Joe Biden's presidency is coming to an end. How will he be remembered and how will the Israel/Hamas ceasefire deal affect his legacy? All of this and more on this episode of Here's the Point.  Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

GML Ep. 104 - Nick Freitas is a Virginia State Delegate, Green Beret combat veteran, and popular podcast host/social media influencer. Nick uses his platform and experience to advocate for biblical principles, limited government, and common-sense conservatism. In this episode, Ryan and Nick discuss the inherent flaws of socialism, the difference between a democracy and a constitutional republic, a...

Ryan Helfenbein explains how this timeless classic reveals grand truths about life, morality, and politics that directly apply to our current cultural context. He draws parallels between Mr. Potter and today's corrupt elites and shows how George Bailey's efforts to help the "forgotten man" are similar to Trump's populist agenda.  Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

Isabel Brown joins the Give Me Liberty podcast to discuss the ongoing cultural shift among Gen Z. Young people are hungry for truth, stability, and tradition. They are rejecting the radical Left and searching for greater meaning in their lives. Isabel explains that the eternal truths of the Christian faith are what our souls long for, and she's among the best at communicating these truths to the r...

Cliffe Knechtle is a pastor, author, speaker, and leading Christian apologist known for teaching the truth of the gospel on America’s college campuses and refusing to shy away from the “hard questions” about the Christian faith. On this episode of the Give Me Liberty podcast, Cliffe discusses how his campus ministry began, how to reach young people, and Christianity's role in society.  Learn more...

This week, Daniel Penny was found not guilty after intervening in a life-threatening situation on a New York City subway, after multiple 911 calls were placed by subway passengers when Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a history of violent crime and mental health challenges, threatened to attack everyone in a closed compartment of a moving subway train. The reaction to the verdict was mixed, with...

This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a legal challenge to Tennessee's ban on so-called "gender-affirming care" for minors. How should Christians think about this? How will this case affect our nation? Here's the Point.  Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

Allie Beth Stuckey is a best-selling author, compelling podcast host, and leading Christian voice on all things faith, politics, and culture. She joins this episode of the Give Me Liberty podcast to discuss her new book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion," and to provide clarity and truth concerning a wide series of issues, like illegal immigration, which are causing con...

Michael Knowles is a best-selling author, astute political commentator, and the host of the "Michael Knowles Show" on the Daily Wire. For the 100th episode of the "Give Me Liberty" podcast, Michael joined Ryan to discuss truth and virtue in education, populism in the United States, the future of the conservative movement, and SO much more! 

In the week since Trump won the 2024 election in a landslide, the president-elect has announced a series of cabinet and agency appointments that have brought both celebration and controversy. The question on the minds of the American people is: Can the coalition remain unified to execute Trump's agenda, or will the deep state intervene? Here's the Point. Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

Jack Graham is a distinguished author, speaker, and the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church. On this episode of the Give Me Liberty podcast, Pastor Jack explains why adopting a Biblical worldview is ESSENTIAL to following Jesus with every aspect of your life.  Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

Trump won the 2024 election in a LANDSLIDE! What does this mean for Christians and how should we respond? Learn more at standingforfreedom.com

Christians have a responsibility to vote! Here's Why:   Voting is your God-given duty and responsibility Voting impacts policies that impact people Because Christ is Lord, voting matters Because it's not too late to make a difference Get out to vote!