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State Rep. Nino Vitale sponsor of the Ohio Pastor Protection Act H.B. 36 discusses religious liberty

State Representative Nino Vitale sponsor of the Ohio Pastor Protection Act.

We discuss in depth with Rep. Vitale what is at stake and what we risk if we don't address the new challenge to Religious liberty in the aftermath of the SCOTUS decision on homosexual marriage. We are urging everyone to call their State Representative to support H.B. 36 Ohio Pastor Protection Act.

Who's Leaking in Washington? Fred Fleitz from the Center for Security Policy Discusses Some of the Possibilities.

Who's Leaking in Washington? Fred Fleitz from the Center for Security Policy Discusses Some of the Possibilities.

Mr. Fleitz served in U.S. national security positions for 25 years at the CIA, DIA, Department of State and the House Intelligence Committee staff.

Part 2 - Attorney Richard Mast of Liberty Counsel discusses the need for the states to move forward with legal protections for pastors and churches. 

New Threats to Religious Liberty in the Aftermath of the Obergefell SCOTUS Decision

New threats to religious liberty in the aftermath of the Obergefell SCOTUS decision.  

Atty Richard Mast of Liberty Counsel and Greg Quinlan of the Center for Garden State Families discuss challenges to churches and religious institutions currently underway across the country, as homosexual activities are challenging traditional institutions.  Listen to the podcast and share with a friend. Help spread the word about News in Focus.  

President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch

Travis Weber of the Family Research Counsel Director of Center for Religious Liberty discusses FRC's analysis of the nomination of Neil Gorsuch.  Part 2 - Dr. David Prentice of the Lozier Institute discusses the pro-life credentials of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.  

The Story of Two Large Marches in Washington D.C. The contrast of two vastly different visions for America

The story of two large Marches in Washington D.C. The contrast of two vastly different visions for America. 

On this week, News in Focus guests Mark Harrington of Created Equal and Paula Westwood of Cincinnati RTL. We discuss the Women's March and the annual MARCH FOR LIFE.

45th President to be Sworn Into Office - Pastors Roundtable Discussion

Part 1 - 45th President Donald J. Trump sworn into office. Pastors roundtable discussion. 

Pastor Tim Throckmorton and Pastor Al Davis join OCA President Chris Long to discuss the election that was and the swearing-in ceremony of Donald J. Trump and the prayers he will need to move the country forward. 

Part 2 - Rebroadcast of conversation with Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District. Bill explains the aggressive schedule that Congress has planned in the new session of Congress.  

Richard Mast of Liberty Counsel discusses challenges to religious liberty lawsuits over Nativity scenes on city property

On this broadcast we discuss the continuing War on Christmas.  The atheist group Freedom From Religion Foundation again launched a series of letters with the purpose of threatening and intimidating elected officials in stating that their Nativity scenes violates the Establishment Clause.   Richard Mast of Liberty Counsel discusses the three cases they worked on this December - St. Bernard, Ohio;  Gig Harbor, Washington, and Menominee, Michigan.     Part 2 - Greg Quinlan of the Garden State Family Policy discusses the challenges to the church in the aftermath of the Obergefell decision. 

What’s up on the agenda for Congress as they launch the new session. Congressman Bill Johnson reports.

What’s up on the agenda for Congress as they launch the new session. Congressman Bill Johnson reports some very good news. Part 2 Greg Quinlan from New Jersey, Garden State Families discusses continued challenges for the church after the SCOTUS decision.

Electoral College meets in Columbus to cast their votes, Rep. Andrew Brenner describes in detail what happened.

 

Electoral College meets in Columbus to cast their votes for Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States of America. Mr. Trump receives 304 Electoral votes Nation Wide. State Representative Andy Brenner served as a clerk during the proceedings at the Ohio Statehouse on Monday. He discusses the process and his experience with us on this broadcast.

 

Part 1 Bill of Rights Day Part 2 Veto of the Heartbeat Bill by Governor Kasich

Bill of Rights Day with Roger Beckett, Executive Director of  Ashbrook Center.  We discuss the Bill of Rights and the Framers' intent for the Electoral College.   Part 2 State Representative Christina Hagan and State Representative Andy Thompson discuss the Heartbeat Bill and the veto by Governor Kasich, as well as the effort to override his veto.