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February 9, 2023

Title: Who Will Speak for the Christians?
Topic: Christian Persecution

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

First, they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me.

Today, Bruce Hausknecht sounds a warning call to all Christians worldwide – especially here in America. Bruce is a Judicial Analyst for Focus on the Family. He researches and analyzes legal and judicial issues related to Christians and the family, including First Amendment freedom of religion and free speech issues, judicial selection, marriage, homosexuality, and pro-life matters.

Click here for more from Bruce Hausknecht and the Daily Citizen, a Focus on the Family publication.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many Christians being persecuted all over the world?

Are Christians being persecuted right here in America? Bruce discusses the newest lawsuit against baker Jack Phillips.

What is “their” goal? Do they simply want tolerance or do they want to intimidate us into acceptance and promotion of their lifestyle? Bruce discusses another case involving pro-life activist Mark Houck.

The devil and his minions are awake, organized, and moving forward in the battle of evil vs. good. Are we even awake?

Will evil prevail if Christians sit by and do nothing?

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October 13, 2022

Title: Will SCOTUS Protect Christians or Throw them Under the Bus?
Topic: First Amendment Rights

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Bruce Hausknecht is the Judicial Analyst for Focus on the Family and a writer for the Daily Citizen. Today, Bruce discusses a case regarding the free speech rights of a web-designer.

Click here to read more about religious issues from the Daily Citizen.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does our Constitution protect the LGBTQ graphic artist who doesn’t want to create websites which condemn same-sex marriage?

Does our Constitution protect the Democrat artist who doesn’t want to create posters promoting the Republican platform?

Does our Constitution protect the Muslim calligrapher who doesn’t want to write flyers promoting Christianity?

If the First Amendment protects them, shouldn’t it be a two-way street and protect Christians, also?

Who is Lori Smith? How could the results of her case affect every American – especially Christians?

Click here to learn more about Alliance Defending Freedom, who is representing Lori Smith.

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July 27, 2022

Title: When Will You Say STOP?
Topic: Homosexual Agenda

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Have the radical liberals finally gone too far in enforcing their LGBTQ dogma on the American people?

Bruce Hausknecht is a Judicial Analyst with Focus on the Family and a writer for The Daily Citizen. Today Bruce discusses the Left’s continued assault on Christians and anyone who dares to question the LGBTQ agenda.

Click here to read more on this outrageous new bully tactic from the Left.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Biden Administration so committed to imposing its perverted gender ideology that they are now threatening to withhold lunch money?

Are the vast majority of Americans sick and tired of the government pushing their perverted woke ideologies down their throats? Click here to read more on the statistics. You can also read more here.

Are many states are pushing back against the Biden Administration on this issue? Bruce discusses the latest Executive Order by Joe Biden, which he calls a “war against parents”.

Where will this perversion end? What is their end-game?

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July 8, 2022

Title: When Will You Say STOP?
Topic: Homosexual Agenda

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Have the radical liberals finally gone too far in enforcing their LGBTQ dogma on the American people?

Bruce Hausknecht is a Judicial Analyst with Focus on the Family and a writer for The Daily Citizen. Today Bruce discusses the Left’s continued assault on Christians and anyone who dares to question the LGBTQ agenda.

Click here to read more on this outrageous new bully tactic from the Left.

Click here for more information about Focus on the Family.

Click here for more information about The Daily Citizen.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Biden Administration so committed to imposing its perverted gender ideology that they are now threatening to withhold lunch money?

Are the vast majority of Americans sick and tired of the government pushing their perverted woke ideologies down their throats? Click here to read more on the statistics. You can also read more here.

Are many states are pushing back against the Biden Administration on this issue? Bruce discusses the latest Executive Order by Joe Biden, which he calls a “war against parents”.

Where will this perversion end? What is their end-game?

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June 22, 2022

Title: When Will You Say STOP?
Topic: Homosexual Agenda

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Have the radical liberals finally gone too far in enforcing their LGBTQ dogma on the American people?

Bruce Hausknecht is a Judicial Analyst with Focus on the Family and a writer for The Daily Citizen. Today Bruce discusses the Left’s continued assault on Christians and anyone who dares to question the LGBTQ agenda.

Click here to read more on this outrageous new bully tactic from the Left.

Click here for more information about Focus on the Family.

Click here for more information about The Daily Citizen.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Biden Administration so committed to imposing its perverted gender ideology that they are now threatening to withhold lunch money?

Are the vast majority of Americans sick and tired of the government pushing their perverted woke ideologies down their throats? Click here to read more on the statistics. You can also read more here.

Are many states are pushing back against the Biden Administration on this issue? Bruce discusses the latest Executive Order by Joe Biden, which he calls a “war against parents”.

Where will this perversion end? What is their end-game?

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September 16, 2021

Title: UPDATE: Texas Heartbeat Bill
Topic: Pro-Life Issues

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Texas has been in the national spotlight since passing the historic Texas Heartbeat Bill. Will other states follow suit?

Bruce Hausknecht has more details about the bill and the Biden Administration’s plan to stop it. Click here to read about more pro-life issues from Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the Texas Heartbeat Bill ban all abortions in Texas?

Are there criminal penalties for killing a baby in the womb once an ultrasound can detect the baby’s heartbeat? Bruce discusses who can file a civil suit if a violation is made, where the suit can be filed, what standing must be proved, and if money damages can be awarded.

Has this law already been in the courts several times? What were the rulings each time?

There have been many positive efforts across the nation to ban abortion. Are we getting closer to saving more babies with the ultimate goal of outlawing abortions? Bruce discusses the Dobbs case from Mississippi and how the United States Supreme Court could rule…

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April 27, 2021

Title: Protecting our First Amendment Rights
Topic: First Amendment Rights

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Thanks to Conservative appointments by President Donald Trump, the First Amendment is making a comeback at the Supreme Court, evidenced by their recent decision to strike down California’s church limitations during the pandemic.

Bruce Hausknecht is the Judicial Analyst at Focus on the Family. Today he discusses why we must keep fighting the Left.

You can read more on this issue here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did the Supreme Court finally rule against the State and for churches – granting permission for them to associate within their four walls?

Did our Founding Fathers have spiritual wisdom when placing fences around future governments in their effort to protect our God-given rights? Bruce mentions how the Canadian government is putting literal fences around churches in an attempt to keep people from worshipping during the pandemic. This is outrageous!

Are Secularists that worship g.o.v.e.r.n.m.e.n.t. attempting this same thing in America? Are they also attempting to fine and jail pastors and elders – here in America?

The King James Version, as well as others, explicitly and directly speaks out against homosexual behavior, as well as other abominations. Are Secularists that worship g.o.v.e.r.n.m.e.n.t. labeling such words as hate speech in their desire to ban speaking out against such abominations?

Do Christians need to stand firm and fight the Left? Do too many sit down, not wanting to stir the pot?

What other pro-life/pro-family First Amendment Rights issues are at stake over the next few years?

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November 17, 2020

Title: Face Mask Dress Codes: I Love Jesus BANNED!
Topic: Christian Discrimination in Public Schools

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Face masks have become an unfortunate part of the majority of public schools across America. Should the designs or phrases on face masks be subject to the same dress code as t-shirts and other clothing items?

Bruce Hausknecht is the Judicial Analyst at Focus on the Family. Today, he offers parents advice on how to proactively protect their children’s First Amendment Rights while attending a public school.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it common across America for public school officials to allow the Black Lives Matter T-shirts and face masks while not allowing masks with Christian or patriotic sayings?

Do our children and grandchildren have the First Amendment Right to display a religious and/or patriotic saying on their outer clothing?

Has the American society become increasingly hostile to Christians and Conservatives in recent years?

Side Bar: Are Supreme Court Justices permitted to speak in public about past cases? There is some confusion about this, so listen closely…

What rights do our children and grandchildren have? What should we do if we believe their rights have been violated?

What conversations should we have with our kids and grandkids about their constitutional rights while attending public schools?

Click here for more public policy information from Focus on the Family.

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May 30, 2019

Title: How Bad is The Equality Act?
Topic: The Equality Act

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Part 1 of 2

The ramifications of passing The Equality Act would reach as far and wide as public education, housing, federal assistance programs, Medicare and Medicaid, employment, public facilities, and would change female-segregated sports forever. It’s even an abortion bill!

Bruce Hausknecht explains more of the details of The Equality Act today. Bruce is a Public Policy Analyst with Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Under The Equality Act, could the government take a son or daughter away from their parents?

Under The Equality Act, would doctors be forced to do certain surgeries and prescribe certain medication against their conscience?

Under The Equality Act, would churches be forced to hire trans and gay people who would work with children?

Under The Equality Act, would faith-based adoption and foster care agencies be forced to place with LGBTQ adults or be forced to close?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - How Bad is The Equality Act?
Topic: The Equality Act

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Under The Equality Act, would men be allowed in women’s rest rooms, locker rooms, and other private spaces?

Under The Equality Act, would men and boys would be allowed to compete in segregated female sporting events?

Under The Equality Act, would abortion remain legal even if the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade?

The House has passed The Equality Act. What “could” happen in the Senate?

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June 7, 2018

Title: Finally – A Victory for a Christian Baker!
Topic: Homosexual Agenda

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Finally – a victory for a Christian baker! What does this decision mean for Christian business owners? How does it affect us in Texas – and across the country? Listen as Bruce Hausknecht answers these and other others. Bruce is a Public Policy Analyst with Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should every business owner just go ahead and offer their service to everyone willing to pay?

If you haven’t heard about the case against Jack Philips, listen as Bruce Hausknecht explains what happened…

Everyone is a hypocrite. Everyone. But was Jack being a hypocrite or simply exercising his right to religious freedom?

Possible scenario: A heterosexual couple asks a Lesbian minister to officiate their wedding, according to their own vows, which includes the Gospel and God’s command that marriage is between one man and one woman. The Lesbian minister refuses to agree to officiate the wedding. Can the couple sue the minister? Yes. Would they win the court battle? Probably not.

Same situation with a Jewish or Muslim deli owner if someone wants a ham sandwich…

How can we respect BOTH sides of this issue?

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May 1, 2018

Title: Persecuting Christians in America
Topic: Homosexual Agenda Normalized by Bullying

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Religious freedom, along with the freedom of speech, is a right given to the American people long ago by our Founding Fathers. Somehow, though, the rules seem to be bending under the weight of current cultural pushes to normalize and promote LGBT values.

Bruce Hausknecht is a Public Policy Analyst with Focus on the Family. Listen in as Bruce discusses the rights all Americans have to follow their conscience and adhere to their religious beliefs.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What rights do Americans have to follow their conscience and adhere to their religious beliefs?

Recently, a decorated, Southern Baptist Army Chaplain arranged for a different chaplain to conduct a marriage retreat where same-sex couples would be in attendance. Is this Chaplain now facing “career ending punishment”?

Have any discrimination complaints been made against Muslim Imams?

A Christian man filed a complaint against a bakery who refused to bake a cake that included Scripture denouncing homosexuality. What was the outcome of this case? HINT: You won’t be surprised!

How can we help Focus on the Family as they represent Army Chaplain Squires?

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June 8, 2016

Title: How Christians Should Respond to the Transgender Bathroom Issue
Topic: Transgender Agenda

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed might be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

National Review’s David French stated: “The Administration has denied that it [the DOJ and DOE letter to all school districts across America] is a threat, noting that it is mere' guidance.'  But that is just Orwellian Newspeak. The whole point of the letter is to warn school administrators that they will lose crucial federal funds if they don’t comply with the new rule.”

New guest Bruce Hausknecht says, “It’s more than a privacy issue.” This is also a safety issue – for all people involved. “It has already proven the wisdom of the ages that there is a reason why we have sex-specific rules for men and women,” Bruce states. This issue is not just a hot button for Conservatives; parents across the board are now demanding “sex-segregated” facilities for males and females. Bruce discusses recent polls which show these results.

This is also not a Civil Rights issue, either, which some on the left are trying to claim, as Bruce points out regarding Title IX.  He also discusses some recent cases that involve sex-neutral locker/showering facilities and restrooms.

We need to watch the Supreme Court of the United States carefully. The next President will be appointing at least one Justice, if not two or three if there a few current Justices who retire or pass away. Listen in as Bruce Hausknecht offers some long-term suggestions for us to utilize and implement to change what is happening in regards to this issue. Listen in.

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May 23, 2016

Title: How Christians Should Respond to the Transgender Bathroom Issue
Topic: Transgender Agenda

Discussed by Bruce Hausknecht
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed might be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

National Review’s David French stated: “The Administration has denied that it [the DOJ and DOE letter to all school districts across America] is a threat, noting that it is mere' guidance.'  But that is just Orwellian Newspeak. The whole point of the letter is to warn school administrators that they will lose crucial federal funds if they don’t comply with the new rule.”

New guest Bruce Hausknecht says, “It’s more than a privacy issue.” This is also a safety issue – for all people involved. “It has already proven the wisdom of the ages that there is a reason why we have sex-specific rules for men and women,” Bruce states. This issue is not just a hot button for Conservatives; parents across the board are now demanding “sex-segregated” facilities for males and females. Bruce discusses recent polls which show these results.

This is also not a Civil Rights issue, either, which some on the left are trying to claim, as Bruce points out regarding Title IX.  He also discusses some recent cases that involve sex-neutral locker/showering facilities and restrooms.

We need to watch the Supreme Court of the United States carefully. The next President will be appointing at least one Justice, if not two or three if there a few current Justices who retire or pass away. Listen in as Bruce Hausknecht offers some long-term suggestions for us to utilize and implement to change what is happening in regards to this issue. Listen in.

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