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Give Me Liberty with Ryan Helfenbein
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.
Episodes
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinChristians Must Be Compelled to Share the Gospel w/ Ray Comfort
What compels someone to spend a lifetime proclaiming the gospel?On this episode of Give Me Liberty, Ryan Helfenbein sits down with legendary evangelist Ray…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinWhy Young Christians Are Rejecting Boomer Conservatism w/ Steve Deace
What happens when an entire generation stops trusting the institutions that shaped their parents? Steve Deace joins the Give Me Liberty podcast to discuss the…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinChristians Aren’t Called to Lose: The Rise of “Loser Theology” w/ Michael Clary
Michael Clary, author of Loser Theology: Why the Weak Will Not Inherit the Earth, joins Ryan Helfenbein to expose the defeatist mindset that has taken root…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe $20 Burrito and the Collapse of Affordability
Everyone is arguing about the $20 burrito. They're missing the real story.Inflation. COVID shutdowns. Trillions in money printing. An affordability crisis that…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Truth About America's Christian Founding w/ Tim Barton
Was America really founded as a Christian nation, or is that just a myth?WallBuilders' Tim Barton joins the Give Me Liberty Podcast to unpack the forgotten…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Death of Trust: Anthony Fauci Exposed
Anthony Fauci told America to "follow the science."Now his diary raises new questions about COVID, his public messaging, and his private motives. Then he…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinCan America Survive Without Christ? w/ Frank Turek
Is Christianity merely true, or is it also the foundation of a free and flourishing society? On this episode of the Give Me Liberty Podcast, apologist Frank…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Great Religious Liberty Myth
The modern understanding of religious liberty isn't the Founders' understanding. What we have today is a judicial reinvention built over decades of activist…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinChristianity Built the West. Can It Save It? w/ Andrew Sedra
Is the greatest threat to Western civilization Islam, or the collapse of Christianity? Andrew Sedra joins Give Me Liberty to explain why the decline of…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinInside the Charlie Kirk Murder Hearing w/ Shane Winnings
The preliminary hearing in the murder case of Charlie Kirk has concluded, and we were there for the proceedings. In this episode, Ryan Helfenbein and Shane…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Hard Truth About Ending Abortion w/ AJ Hurley
Abortion is more than a political issue; it is the foundational human rights question of our time. In this episode of Give Me Liberty, Ryan Helfenbein sits…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinClarance Thomas is Right and the Supreme Court is Wrong on the 14th Amendment
Birthright citizenship was never intended for illegal aliens or temporary visitors.The authors of the 14th Amendment explicitly distinguished citizens from…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinWas George Washington Really a Christian? The Evidence Is Overwhelming w/ Peter Lillback
George Washington has become one of the most misunderstood figures in American history. Was America's first president merely a deist? Did he keep religion at…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Real Reason America Is Losing Its Christian Identity w/ Joshua Haymes
For decades, Christians have watched America's institutions drift further from their biblical foundations. Why? Joshua Haymes joins Ryan Helfenbein to discuss…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinA Global Realignment Is Happening — And the Elites Are Panicking
The people running Western governments spent years telling citizens to accept: Mass immigration.Higher taxes.Less sovereignty.Less national identity.Now…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Case for Offensive Christianity w/ J Chase Davis
Has Christianity become too feminine? In this episode of the Give Me Liberty Podcast, Ryan Helfenbein sits down with pastor, theologian, and author J. Chase…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe GREATEST Nation in the History of the World w/ Eric Metaxas
Eric 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…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan Helfenbein"The Christian Genocide the Media Refuses to Cover w/ Brad Brandon"
More 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…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinChristianity Is the New Rebellion w/ Shane Pruitt
Shane 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…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Nefarious Plot to Make Women Fear Pregnancy w/ Sarah Gabel Seifert
On 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…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe UK Just Sent a Message to the Entire West
The Conservative Party in the UK lost because it stopped conserving anything. They opened the borders. Expanded government. Embraced globalism. Then acted…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinVirginia Supreme Court SHUTS DOWN Democrat Redistricting Scheme w/ Ken Cuccinelli
Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli joins Ryan Helfenbein on the Give Me Liberty podcast to break down the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinVirginia Leftists Are Targeting the Supreme Court After Losing
Virginia’s Supreme Court did the right thing. In 2020, 65% of Virginians voted for an independent redistricting commission to stop partisan gerrymandering. Now…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinClarence Thomas Was Right All Along
For decades, Clarence Thomas stood almost completely alone on the Supreme Court. Now his dissents are becoming the majority opinions of the Court. Free…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinAmerica at 250: Can We Restore Faith, Family, and Freedom? W/ Tim Goeglein
What 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…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Great Gerrymandering Race of 2026
The gerrymandering war is back.Red states are redrawing. Blue states are redrawing. For decades, districts were drawn based on race in the name of…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinSPLC Indicted: The “Hate Watchdog” Exposed
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) built its brand exposing “hate.”Now the DOJ is exposing that they were paying to keep it alive. Turns out manufacturing…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinShould Christian Parents Allow their Kids to Use AI w/ Erik Reed
Artificial Intelligence is changing everything, but most Christians aren’t asking the right question. It’s not just about productivity, convenience, or…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinWhat Suffering Taught Ben Sasse: A Dying Man’s Message to America
America is obsessed with living longer.But we’ve forgotten how to live well. A dying man is reminding this country how to live.Are we listening?
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThis Isn’t “Both Sides”—The Left Has a Political Violence Problem
When someone writes a manifesto, names targets, and acts on it, believe it. Suggesting everything is a conspiracy only provides cover to those who hate you and…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinLuxury Beliefs and the Left's War on Reality
California is spending taxpayer dollars on gender procedures for illegal immigrants. The people designing these policies won’t feel the fallout.That’s what…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinPersecution Is Rising: Are American Christians Ready? w/ Gia Chacon
In this episode of the Give Me Liberty Podcast, we sit down with Gia Chacon, founder of For the Martyrs, to confront a reality most Americans ignore:Christian…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Hidden Catch in Virginia’s Redistricting Amendment
65% of Virginians voted for nonpartisan redistricting.Now lawmakers want to take that power back.That should raise questions for everyone.Vote NO on…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinIs Immigration a Pro-Life Issue?
We’re told immigration is the solution to demographic collapse.But what if it’s a response to something deeper?If you abort millions of your own future…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Sin of Partiality: Why the Church Stays Silent on Culture w/ Katy Faust
Why are so many pastors bold on some issues, but silent on others?In this episode of Give Me Liberty, Katy Faust (Them Before Us) exposes the “sin of…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinArtemis II Proved Something Bigger Than Science
We went back to the moon for the first time in 50+ years.And once again, the heavens declared the glory of God. We can explore the heavens, but we didn’t…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe TRUTH about the "Dignity Act"
The Dignity Act promises compassion.The problem? Compassion without order is not justice. When the law is optional, dignity dies.The one who bears the greatest…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinIran Broke the Ceasefire in 3 Hours- What Happens Now?
Iran fires missiles hours after agreeing to a ceasefire.This is the Iranian strategy. The real question: why do we keep pretending this regime can be trusted?
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Real Reason It’s Called Good Friday
Good Friday isn’t “good” because of what Jesus suffered.It’s good because of what His suffering accomplished.Justice was satisfied. Sin was paid for. Grace was…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinWhy America Became Unaffordable Overnight (1971 Changed Everything) w/ Kevin Freeman
Kevin Freeman, host of Economic War Room, joins the Give Me Liberty Podcast to explain why life in America suddenly feels unaffordable… and how decisions made…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinDid the Pope Just Reject 1,600 Years of Christian Teaching on War?
The Pope says no one can use Jesus to justify war.But Scripture says rulers don’t bear the sword in vain.So which is it: absolute pacifism, or justice against…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinWhere Chemical Abortion Really Ends Up (No One’s Talking About This)
Chemical abortion is now the majority of abortions in America. But almost no one’s talking about where it all ends up.Those drugs, and the remains, don’t just…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Deadly Truth About the Abortion Pill w/ Dr. Bill Lile
Dr. Bill Lile joins the pod to expose the real dangers of mifepristone, the abortion pill that's being pushed as "safe and simple." He breaks down how it…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinIslamophobia vs Antisemitism: What the Data Actually Shows
In 2025, anti-Jewish hate crimes hit record highs, nearly 70% of all religious hate crimes. Meanwhile, we’re told the greatest threat is “Islamophobia.”One is…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinJoe Kent's Shift & Operation Epic Fury w/ Nick Freitas & Heidi St. John
Nick Freitas and Heidi St. John join the Give Me Liberty Podcast to discuss Joe Kent's sudden resignation from the Trump Administration, and whether it was due…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinWho Will Defend the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran has threatened the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint responsible for roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply. Oil is nearing $100 a barrel and markets are…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinSupreme Court Signals Schools Can’t Hide Gender Transitions from Parents
Can schools secretly transition your child and keep it from you?In Mirabelli v. Bonta, six justices said parents are likely to win their constitutional…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinAmerica First Isn’t Isolationism: Why Confronting Iran Is Necessary
America First doesn’t mean pretending Iran hasn’t been at war with us since 1979.Iranian-backed terrorists have killed Americans for decades. Destroying a…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe Story of Modern Iran: From Cyrus the Great to the Ayatollahs
Iran wasn’t always an Islamic theocracy. It was once the Persian Empire — the civilization of Cyrus the Great. So how did a 2,500-year-old civilization end up…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinWhy the Department of Education Honored Charlie Kirk
A federal building in Washington now carries Charlie Kirk’s face. Alongside Franklin, MLK Jr., and Booker T. Washington. The Department of Education honored…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinTexas Shooting: a Crisis our Immigration System Made Possible
Another mass shooting. This time in Texas. The suspect was a naturalized U.S. citizen who entered legally and passed background checks. Paper citizenship is…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinOperation Epic Fury: What Khamenei’s Death Means for the Middle East
Operation Epic Fury killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and struck nuclear and missile sites across the country. This isn’t nation-building. It’s deterrence.Now the…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinCandace Owens, Erika Kirk, and the Biblical Line You Don’t Cross
What do you call someone who spends 100+ days attacking a grieving widow with shifting accusations and no accountability?Scripture calls it bearing false…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinState of the Union: The Divide on Full Display
108 minutes. Record-low inflation. Safer streets. Border enforcement. Protection for children.Over 70 Democrats boycotted. Many refused to applaud any of…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinIs Andy Beshear Twisting Scripture to Defend Gender Ideology?
Jesus warned about those who cause children to stumble.Using Scripture to justify irreversible gender procedures for minors isn’t love, it’s false teaching…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinAre Teachers Unions Losing Their Grip on American Education?
We spend up to $17,000 per student.Nearly half of seniors can’t do basic math.Parents are done, and teachers unions are losing power.Educational freedom may…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinWhen Is an Unborn Baby a “Person”? Puerto Rico's New Law Explained
Puerto Rico now recognizes unborn babies as victims of homicide when a pregnant woman is murdered.So here’s the question:If it’s a child when wanted, but…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinThe SAVE Act: Why Only Citizens Should Vote
The Constitution begins with “We the People of the United States” — not “anyone who shows up.”The SAVE Act protects election integrity by requiring proof of…
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinTrans Violence Is a Spiritual Crisis
We’re not allowed to notice the pattern, but transgender violence is becoming a trend, not a fluke.What happens when ideology rewards rage and rejects reality?
Give Me Liberty with Ryan HelfenbeinWhen "Hate Crime" Legislation Becomes Blasphemy Law
If government can punish “prejudice” toward Islam,it can punish dissent toward anything. That’s not public safety.That’s viewpoint control.The Bill of Rights…