Faith and Freedom Podcast

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 topic in this week's episode!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 accountability. Thanks for listening.
 
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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. 
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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, Professor Will Wagner is joined by WFFC fellows Murphy McCool and Roman Kortman to reflect on this, and discuss what we can learn from this example. This week, we talk vigilance, grace, and how to both safeguard and honor the gospel in today's world. 
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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 extremist violence, and the demographic and social conditions that leave Christians especially vulnerable, as well as what responsible international engagement and religious freedom advocacy should look like today.
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How divided is Gen Z? According to a new study from Pew Research Center, young men and women are twice as politically disparate as their millennial counterparts. This week, Will sits down with WFFC chief operating officer Sal Biondo and WFFC fellows Murphy McCool and Roman Kortman to discuss this stunning gap, and how men and women can stay connected in a divided world.
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