Episode Details

What if you discovered you have more religious freedom right now than at any point in your lifetime—but nobody told you? In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, Robert sits down with Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, to discuss the remarkable string of religious freedom victories at the Supreme Court that most Americans don't even know happened. Shackelford, a constitutional scholar who has argued and won multiple cases before the Supreme Court, breaks down four major religious liberty wins achieved in just 13 months, including the landmark Coach Kennedy case that overturned 50 years of anti-religious precedent.

Key topics covered:

• How the Supreme Court restored religious freedom protections in the workplace and schools
• What these victories mean for Christians, business owners, and educators
• Practical guidance on exercising religious rights at work and in public spaces
• The truth about what pastors can and cannot say from the pulpit regarding politics
• Why millions of Christian voters staying home could change election outcomes
• Resources available at FirstLiberty.org for understanding your religious freedom rights

Shackelford emphasizes that Americans now have more religious freedom than they've had in their lifetime, but many don't realize the extent of their restored righ