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LifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineChristian NationalismOne nation, under GOD. What’s so hard to understand about that? It means we should be a God-loving, God-fearing, God-obeying country, right? Editor Krause suggests a broader view.2022-01-3013 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineReligion in Public SpacesWhy does the issue of religious expression in public spaces keep coming up? Why are all of these issues important to our understanding of religious freedom? Editor Krause offers insights.2021-11-0713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineShould Religious Freedom be Absolute?“We are always free to act on our religious convictions.” This is the hue and cry of many today. Is it true? Is religious freedom limitless? Editor Krause suggests otherwise—to a point.2021-10-3113 min
LifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineVaccine MandatesCan a government force its citizens to accept a medical treatment to fight a deadly disease? Liberty editor Bettina Krause steps onto the landmine littered field of vaccine mandates.2021-10-0313 min
LifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineGreatest Challenges AheadBettina Krause, incoming editor of Liberty magazine, identifies the greatest challenges facing the magazine, and the world in general. The obstacles are great, she says. But so is the power of God.2021-09-1213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineNew Editor Takes the HelmJust as the world of religious liberty is ever changing, so is the world of publishing. There’s a new voice for the magazine and the radio program. Bettina Krause is incoming Liberty editor.2021-09-0513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineStudent Liberties“They’ve tossed God out of public schools. Students can’t worship Him there. Religion is forbidden.” Misunderstanding is common and can cause a lot of grief. Truth can clear the air.2021-08-2913 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineRacism in AmericaConstitutional law, individual rights, and critical race theory. Many times, in social discussions, these are the elephants in the room that many want to go away. Why should that not happen?2021-08-2213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineCritical Race TheoryCritical race theory. What is it, why is it, and why should we care? Depends on whom you ask. Tim Golden, a professor of philosophy, explains its importance and why it’s often ignored.2021-08-1513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Beast - Part 2Greg Hamilton uncovers a Biblical beast hiding in plain sight within the book of Revelation. It deserves our undivided attention because we are the prey it is after.2021-08-0813 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Beast - Part 1Bible writers loved to use fanciful creatures to represent very real events and illustrate prophecies. Two such beasts should be of particular interests to us today.2021-08-0113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHow the World Changed Part 4Outgoing Liberty magazine editor Lincoln Steed looks back at the events that shaped religious freedom during the past twenty years. January 6, 2021 will remain a scar on America’s history.2021-07-2613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHow the World Changed Part 3Outgoing Liberty magazine editor Lincoln Steed looks back at the events that shaped religious freedom during the past twenty years. 9-11 altered the war on religious liberty forever.2021-07-1913 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHow the World Changed Part 2Outgoing Liberty magazine editor Lincoln Steed looks back at the events that shaped religious freedom during the past twenty years. He examines Bush’s ill-conceived Faith-based Initiative.2021-07-1213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHow the World Changed Part 1Outgoing Liberty magazine editor Lincoln Steed looks back at the events that shaped religious freedom during the past twenty years. He begins with the homeschool crisis of the late 1990s.2021-07-0513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHistory's Reflection Part 2How can the past help us identify trends that may be taking place today that put religious liberty in jeopardy? Two history experts discuss the possibilities, and the dangers.2021-06-2813 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHistory's Reflection Part 1You may have heard the old saying that, “Those who don’t study history are bound to repeat it.” There’s a lot of truth to that statement especially in the area of religious liberty.2021-06-2113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineYoung Eyes Part 2What do the issues concerning religious liberty look like to today’s young people? Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, talks with his teenage son Christopher to find out.2021-06-1413 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineYoung Eyes Part 1Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, sits down with one of his favorite teenagers—his son Christopher—to talk about religious liberty in America.2021-06-0713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineQ&A with the EditorLiberty magazine editor Lincoln Steed is a combination of writer, editor, and Christian pastor. On this broadcast, he answers some of the tough questions that are on many minds these days.2021-05-3013 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineTheocracyDo you know what a “theocracy” is? Well, there are many in this world who are trying to show us exactly what it is. Lincoln Steed sounds a warning.2021-05-2313 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineFree Speech“I can say anything I want to say because this is a free country!” Ever heard anyone utter those words? They usually say them right after they’ve shouted something hateful. Are they right?2021-05-1613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Darkness Drops Again“I wish we could talk about only happy things,” many say. But, there’s value in addressing the darkness that creeps in from time to time. Lincoln Steed offers a flashlight.2021-05-0913 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineWhy Me? Why Liberty?One of the most common questions that people ask these days can be summed up with one word: Why? Why did this happen. Why am I here? Lincoln Steed suggests some answers.2021-05-0213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineDisorderly ConductThe Supreme Court recently ruled that what’s labeled as “disorderly conduct” isn’t always disorderly. Such was the case concerning a student at a Georgia college who tried to share his faith.2021-04-2513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineMacArthur Loses Faith in Religious FreedomMega churches reveal a lot about today’s balancing act between religion and freedom. Nowhere is this more in evidence than at a certain establishment in beautiful Sun Valley, California.2021-04-1813 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineMyanmar on DissentMyanmar, former Burma, is a cauldron of strife and dissent where religious freedom is under heavy fire. Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, shares the latest developments.2021-04-1113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Pope Goes to IraqThe Pope of Rome is a busy man as evidenced by his many appearances and travels. Recently, he visited Iraq, which begs the question, why? What did he hope to accomplish there?2021-04-0413 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineNative American DilemmaAmerica boasts a proud heritage, except in one rather glaring area: human rights as expressed through religious liberty. One group of citizens has a very good case.2021-03-2913 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineMyanmar CoupMyanmar is in the news again, and, as usual, not in a good way. Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, talks about this latest chapter in that very troubled corner of the world.2021-03-2213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineJanuary 6There are many dates in American history which will long be remembered. July 4, December 7, September 11, and now January 6. What are the repercussions of this latest day of infamy?2021-03-1513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe GatheringTo gather, or not to gather. That has been a question that church-goers have been asking in California for many months. The Supreme Court recently weighed in with a decision.2021-03-0813 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineFree SpeechFree Speech. What exactly does it give us the freedom to do? Lincoln Steed and attorney Sonja DeWitt discuss the impact and limitations of the freedom to speak our mind.2021-02-2813 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineSovereign Citizens and the Lawless OneMovements by self-proclaimed “sovereign citizens” aren’t new. Such pressure groups have existed since the beginning of our world’s history. Lincoln Steed explains.2021-02-2113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineAmerica's True History of Religious ToleranceJust how tolerant of religion has American been through the years? We speak of religious freedom as if we own it, but do we? Lincoln Steed examines the historical evidence.2021-02-1413 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineCivil Coups and the Great ControversyWe will never forget the images of right-wing fanatics storming the Capital building in Washington D.C. Lincoln Steed insists that it was part of a much larger controversy.2021-02-0713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazinePeace Be StillTo quote Yogi Berra, “It’s like Déjà vu all over again.” What is? Take your pick. Politics, healthcare, relationships? Lincoln Steed reminds us of a presence in the storm.2021-01-3113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazinePolitical Crisis“Hurray for my side!” This seems to be the call to arms from most lips these days. Their “side” could be Republican or it could be Democrat. But this passion can create a political crisis.2021-01-2413 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineWhat About Religious FreedomWe all need a reason to get up in the morning. Perhaps we want to make a living, answer a call, or fulfill a promise. Lincoln Steed suggests one more reason, and how we can respond.2021-01-1713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Elijah MessageJesus was all about love, forbearance, and forgiveness. But, He also issued His share of dire warnings, one of which included a direct reference to an Old Testament prophet.2021-01-1013 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineCourt StackingTo say this is a new day in our country is an understatement. So much is changing, including the structure of the highest court in our nation – the Supreme Court.2021-01-0313 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazinePandemic and FreedomCovid-19 is robbing us of a lot more than our health these days. According to many, our basic freedoms are being eroded by the virus. Lincoln Steed explains.2020-12-2713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineBabylon and Religious LibertyPaula White, President Trump’s spiritual adviser, doesn’t exactly hide her beliefs, which isn’t a bad thing. But Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine sees a bit of a problem.2020-12-2013 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineFake News Versus Truth - Part 2The truth is often bent and broken in so many people’s quest to be right or relevant. Lincoln Steed and Elijah Mvundura discuss the battle between fake news and the truth.2020-12-1313 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineFake News Versus Truth - Part 1That’s ‘FAKE NEWS” we hear people say. “FAKE NEWS!” So, where exactly did that concept come from? The answer may surprise you.2020-12-0613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineGay Rights and Christian LoveHow do we demonstrate love for individuals while standing firm against what we believe to be the very real, Bible-condemned sin in their lives? Christ showed us how time and time again.
>2020-11-2213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Freedom to Be UnkindDo we the right to say anything we want about anything we choose? Are our words protected by law? This program examines that question from both a worldly and divine perceptive.
>2020-11-1513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Right To AssembleShould churches bring their flock together for in-person worship even in the midst of a deadly pandemic? This is a hot topic with voices sounding on both sides of the vestibule.
>2020-11-0813 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineFree ExerciseDoes a “religion” that worships Satan have the same rights and privileges under the law as one that worships God? Michael Peabody weighs in on a very real case the courts are facing today.
>2020-11-0113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineLetters and Other Strangers“You’ve got mail.” Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, receives mail on a daily basis and he talks about the letters and the motivations that sometimes fuel them.
>2020-10-2513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineLiving in the Company of COVIDWe all want it to go away. We all want life to return to normal—even if “normal” has major issues of its own. What could our future life look like in the company of Covid-19?
>2020-10-1813 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Parking Lot WarToday’s alleged war on churches has even spread to the parking lot. Just how far should our consciences take us? Lincoln Steed addresses the issue of church attendance during Covid-19.
>2020-10-1113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe General and the Synagogue“When any group of human beings is defined as a problem, it becomes easier to commit human rights abuses and to normalize discrimination against them” (Rabbi Schneier).
>2020-10-0413 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineGreat, Part 2Can a nation, be great? Many politicians want us to believe that one can. But what, exactly, does it mean to be great if a country or collection of people want to be?
>2020-09-2713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineGreat, Part 1The dictionary defines the word “great” as “considerably above the normal.” This can be applied to something’s size, importance, and value. But can the word “great” be applied to a nation?
>2020-09-2013 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe BlastLebanon is a country familiar with tragedy—both social and physical. The recent explosion in Beirut is just the latest heartbreak that may crack open animosities hiding just below the surface.
>2020-09-1313 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineUpdateReligious Liberty is an ever-moving, often shape-shifting target. Sometimes, issues and opinions need to be revisited in order to update a situation or challenge. Lincoln Steed explains.
>2020-09-0613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe BridgeSunday afternoon, March 7, 1965. The location? Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. What happened there on that date set the stage for some significant changes in this country.
>2020-09-0113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineTesting TimeLincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, says we’re in a “Testing Time.” That can have several meanings—some of which hide a grave danger to today’s Christian. Editor Steed explains.
>2020-08-2313 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineChurches - To Open or CloseIf you’re a church goer, chances are very good that you aren’t … going. Most churches remain shuttered, and for good reason some say. Is that a good thing, or are there dangers?
>2020-08-1613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineChina’s Dark SecretWith China, if it’s not one thing, it’s another. Freedom is an uphill battle in that country—especially when it comes to religious liberty. Lincoln Steed reveals the nation’s dark secret.
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Tina TalktVom großen Gottvertrauen und schwarzen Konten: Superintendent Michael KrauseAusmisten und Umzug sind angesagt. Nach 11 Jahren geht Michael Krause, der Superintendent des Kirchenkreies Herford, der es wohl am Anfang am schwersten hatte mit einem 50 Milionen Euro Schwarzgeldkonto. Was vom Amt übrig bleibt...2020-08-0437 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineCensorshipShould a federal judge censor a governor or mayor? This is a big issue these days. Liberty magazine editor Lincoln Steed addresses this topic and more.
>2020-08-0213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHardwired in Nigeria, Part 2What happens when a country allows religion and politics to freely mingle to the point that one controls the other? Hardwired is dedicated to keeping that from happening.
>2020-07-2613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHardwired in Nigeria, Part 1What happens when a country allows religion and politics to freely mingle to the point that one controls the other? Hardwired is dedicated to keeping that from happening.
>2020-07-1913 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHardwired, Part 2Liberty magazine’s Lincoln Steed, and Tina Ramirez, founder and President of “Hardwired,” an organization that educates and trains against persecution, discuss the Middle East.
>2020-07-1213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineHardwired, Part 1Liberty magazine’s Lincoln Steed, and Tina Ramirez, founder and President of “Hardwired,” an organization that educates and trains against persecution, discuss the Middle East.
>2020-07-0513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineAcademic Freedom, Part 2Academic Freedom. And are there limits to those freedoms within either a church-run educational institution or a state-run place of higher learning? Should there be?
>2020-06-2513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineAcademic Freedom, Part 1Academic Freedom. And are there limits to those freedoms within either a church-run educational institution or a state-run place of higher learning? Should there be?
>2020-06-1813 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe End of HistoryWe all know what history is. It’s the study of the past: past civilizations, past decisions, past movements of people. According to some, history will someday have an end.
>2020-06-1113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineEssential ServicesAre you essential? More to the point, is what you do essential to your community and to your country? Who decides? The answer may reflect on the future of religious liberty.
>2020-06-0413 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineFollow the MoneyFollow the money! That’s what people say these days when they want you to get to the root of a problem. Is that also true in the sometimes confusing world of religious liberty?
>2020-05-3113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineAge-based DisposabilityWe have disposable napkins, disposable cups, even disposable clothes these days. Some look at old people the very same way. How do we best protect and nurture our aging population?
>2020-05-2413 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineAnne HutchinsonIf we were Puritans living in the first half of the 1600s, we’d know who Anne Hutchinson was, and for good reason. It might do us well to know who she was and what she did, today.
>2020-05-1713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineMunster RebellionTravel back in time to the early 1500s, to a city named Munster in Germany. If we ignore history, we’re bound to repeat it. This is a history we’d do well not to repeat.
>2020-05-1013 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineContagionThey say that hard times bring out both the best and worst in people. Could we also say that hard times bring out the best and worst in nations? And, what happens to our religious freedoms?
>2020-05-0313 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineCorona Virus and the PlaguesAncient Egypt was the scene of some serious plague action at the time of the Exodus. The Bible says such scenes will be repeated. Is the Corona Virus one of those prophesied afflictions?
>2020-04-2613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineService in the ServiceReligious Freedom is often a delicate balancing act, needing dedicated and uncompromising hard work to create and maintain it, even in the military. Chaplain Bob Mills explains how it’s done.
>2020-03-1213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineBrexit and Protestant PeaceChanges in economics, social structure, and education can impact religious freedom. But the United Kingdom has brought about changes for reasons many may not fully comprehend.
>2020-03-0513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineIsraeli Peace UltimatumPeace in the Middle East. Is it possible? The problems bubbling over constantly in that particular part of the world have existed since the Garden of Eden. Is there hope, and from where?
>2020-02-2713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineImpeachment and the Constitution“Don’t move! I’ve got the constitution and I know how to use it.” We seem to be using the American Constitution these days as a weapon to either condemn or defend political actions.
>2020-02-2013 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Atheist’s GodFrank Schaeffer, the son of Francis and Edith Schaeffer, founders of the L’Abri community in Switzerland in 1955, shares his journey from Right Wing golden boy to Evangelical critic.
>2020-02-0613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineMcCarthyism Lives OnThe 1950s was a time of fear and accusation for many in this country. Communism was the enemy. Some saw evidence of coercion where there was none. The results destroyed lives.
>2020-01-3013 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineFiasco in IranBad guy sighted. Bad guy targeted. Bad guy neutralized. Quick and clean. Plain and simple, right? The people in Iran may not see it quite that way.
>2020-01-2313 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineChampions of FaithWhat we need today are some good, old-fashioned champions to show us how to deal with the religious liberty crises we see developing around the world. History reveals a few who weren’t.
>2020-01-1613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Party of GodIt's an ageless dilemma...for God. Two groups of people with opposing views pleading for God to help their cause and bring about victory in their shared battles. What's a deity to do?
>2020-01-0913 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineWhat’s All the Freedom AboutIt used to be so simple. You want religious freedom? Come to America. But lately, religious freedom has come under fire and most of the fuel for that fire is from an unlikely source.
>2019-12-2613 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Role of the KingThe news out of Washington, D.C. lately is usually, in a word, “unprecedented.” Some insist that we don’t need a government. We need a KING! Would that help?
>2019-12-1913 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineOrgan HarvestingThe practice is beyond belief. But in China, belief has been suspended when it comes to the sanctity of the human body. It’s an old horror with far reaching implications.
>2019-12-1213 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineWitnessMost Christians tend to possess an almost overwhelming need to share their faith; to witness to those around them. So, in this day and age of cynicism and anger, how to you do that?
>2019-12-0513 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineNepalWhat most people know about the country of Nepal can be summed up in one word: mountains. But there much more going on there. Lincoln Steed takes us on a visit.
>2019-11-2813 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineUnimpeachable TruthPartisanship aside, our country is in a mess with actual impeachment looming. What should be our response? Lincoln Steed examines this issue from a religious liberty perspective.
>2019-11-2113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Environment, Part 2Why should we be so concerned about climate change? Are environmental advocates right? Lincoln Steed looks behind the curtain to discover who may be pulling their strings.
>2019-11-1413 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineThe Environment, Part 1Remember when environmental issues revolved around whales and spotted owls? Well, that was then, this iswow! Today, we’ve all become spotted owls. Lincoln steed explains.
>2019-11-0713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineEconomyThe economy is doing pretty well in this country right now. But what happens to religious freedom during recessions, downturns, or a financial crisis? Can we survive the coming storm?
>2019-10-3113 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineBrexitThere may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but how do you leave the EU. That’s what the people of Great Britain are asking themselves. There’s much at stake, including religious liberty.
>2019-10-2413 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineLiberty on the MoveThe times they are a changing. Bob Dylan got that right. And those institutions that are trying to keep up must change as well—including Liberty magazine. How does it hit a moving target?
>2019-10-1713 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineKashmirThe Himalayan region of Kashmir has been a flash-point between India and Pakistan for over six decades.Today it remains one of the most militarized zones in the world. History reveals why.
>2019-10-1013 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazinePoverty and Religious ViolenceThere’s a direct connection between poverty and the level of violence that religious people experience. Jonathan Duffy of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency explains.
>2019-10-0313 minLifeQuest Liberty from Liberty magazineAgenda“What’s your agenda?” This is a question we should be asking ourselves, our leaders, fellow church members, friends, family, and God. Alan Reinach suggests a powerful answer.
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