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Backstage with Randy PhillipsFaith Wins: Texas’ Values Battle with Jonathan SaenzSEASON 4, EPISODE 4 Welcome to Backstage with Randy Phillips - a lighthearted dialogue meant to inspire every heart and home to live a life of purpose. Struggling to uphold faith and family in today’s culture? Join Randy Phillips and Jonathan Saenz of Texas Values on Backstage to explore Texas’ bold 2025 fight for faith, family, and freedom. From Ten Commandments displays in classrooms to school choice victories, this episode inspires Christian parents, pastors, and voters with stories of resilience—like Houston pastors defeating sermon subpoenas—and practical ways to engage. Here’s what you’ll discover:
2025-12-1550 min
Spark DirectoryConversations with Christians Engaged - Hosted by ... - Jonathan Saenz: Faith, Family & Freedom in TexasJoin host Ben Quine this week on Conversations with Christians Engaged as we continue our Stories from America series with Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values.Jonathan shares powerful insights from his journey defending faith, family, and freedom in Texas, including key victories like the Texas Heartbeat Law and advocacy for young leaders making a real impact. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Conversations with Christians Engaged, where we inspire you to pray, vote, and engage with biblical clarity and conviction.We exist to awaken, educate, and empower believers in Jesus Christ to:...
2025-08-1831 minConversations with Christians Engaged - Hosted by Bunni Pounds and Ben QuineJonathan Saenz: Faith, Family & Freedom in TexasJoin host Ben Quine this week on Conversations with Christians Engaged as we continue our Stories from America series with Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values.Jonathan shares powerful insights from his journey defending faith, family, and freedom in Texas, including key victories like the Texas Heartbeat Law and advocacy for young leaders making a real impact.🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes of Conversations with Christians Engaged, where we inspire you to pray, vote, and engage with biblical clarity and conviction.We exist to awaken, educate, and empower believers in Jesus Christ to: PRA...
2025-08-1831 min
Spark DirectoryConversations with Christians Engaged - Hosted by ... - The Church’s Role in America’s Future: Craig DeRoche & Jonathan Saenz Share Powerful MessagesIn this episode of our summer series recapping the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference, we’re excited to share two powerful messages from two inspiring leaders—Craig DeRoche, President of Family Policy Alliance, and Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values—as they share urgent and encouraging messages for our nation.Craig DeRoche emphasizes the vital role Christians must take in praying, voting, and engaging in the public square to uphold biblical values in our culture and government. He reminds us that the Church is the key to addressing America’s challenges, calling believers to step forward with boldness and unity. Listen as he sh...
2025-06-1642 minConversations with Christians Engaged - Hosted by Bunni Pounds and Ben QuineThe Church’s Role in America’s Future: Craig DeRoche & Jonathan Saenz Share Powerful MessagesIn this episode of our summer series recapping the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference, we’re excited to share two powerful messages from two inspiring leaders—Craig DeRoche, President of Family Policy Alliance, and Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values—as they share urgent and encouraging messages for our nation.Craig DeRoche emphasizes the vital role Christians must take in praying, voting, and engaging in the public square to uphold biblical values in our culture and government. He reminds us that the Church is the key to addressing America’s challenges, calling believers to step forward with boldness and unity. Listen as he sh...
2025-06-1642 min
The Texas Values ReportTexas Ten Commandments Bill from a Legal PerspectiveWatch #TexasValuesReport live now with special guest Senator Phil King (SD-10), Author of the Texas Ten Commandments Bill (SB 10), and host Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values as they discuss the Ten Commandments Bill from a legal perspective. #txlege
NEWS ARTICLES ON THE TEXAS TEN COMMANDMENTS BILL
- Washington Post Ten Commandments in Texas public schools
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/05/27/ten-commandments-texas-public-schools/
- Jonathan Saenz featured in CBN newscast on Texas Ten Commandments Bill by Paul Petitte. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15B9BtfDaG/
- Washington Watch with host Tony Perkins and guest Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on Texas Te...
2025-05-3027 minThe Texas Values Report"In 2017 Taxpayer Funded Lobbyists Used Local Tax $ to Lobby for Boys in Girls Locker Rooms/Showers"Join us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Senator Mayes Middleton, State Senator (SD-11), and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values as they discuss the importance of the Texas Women’s Privacy Act
Hear Brooke Slusser's testimony in favor of Texas Women's Privacy Act, SB 240, by Senator Mayes Middleton. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17ztdAMZJC/
Shiloh Satterfield at 10 years old fighting to prevent men from entering the girl's restroom. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AB9ccm5pf/
Hear Shiloh Satterfield's testimony in favor of Texas Women's Privacy Act, SB 240, by Senator Mayes Middleton. https://www.facebook.com/sh...
2025-04-0428 minThe Texas Values Report"Every Generation of Patriot has a Job to Defend their Country"#TexasValuesReport with special guest Debbie Georgatos, Radio Show Host, @AmericaCanWeTalk & Texas Leader, and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney, Texas Values
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Check out Debbie Georgatos book Ladies, Can We Talk? America Needs Our Vote! https://www.amazon.com/Ladies-Talk-America-Needs-Vote/dp/0985901225
Join us for Texas Values 2024 Gala with keynote speaker David A.R. White, Actor & Producer of God's Not Dead, emcee Debbie Georgatos, Radio...
2024-10-3129 min
The Alex McFarland ShowThe Alex McFarland Show-Episode 126-Being Salt and Light on the Earth with guest Jonathan SaenzWhat does it mean to be ‘salt and light’ on the earth? In today’s episode, Alex welcomes guest Jonathan Saenz, president of the non-profit organization Texas Values. Together, they discuss the importance of believers being knowledgeable and involved in what is happening in our cities and, by extension, America as a nation. Do we know what laws are being passed? Are we paying attention to what is being allowed in our children’s schools? We as Christians are called to speak the truth, pray for our nation, and be involved in our local communities.Script...
2024-09-1032 minThe Texas Values ReportRecap of the 2024 RPT Convention & Primary Runoff Elections#TexasValuesReport with host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney, Texas Values
Tune in as Jonathan shares a recap of the RPT Convention and expert insight into the runoff election results.
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2024-05-3024 min
The Texas Values ReportTown Hall Texas Values 2023 Year In Review: What's NextRecap of the impact we've made at Texas Values in 2023 with a focus on what's to come in 2024.
Panelists on the issues of banning drag shows in front of children, banning gender modification in children, pro-life, save women's sports, religious liberty, and youth in politics.
Panelists Include:
- Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values
- Jonathan Covey, Policy Director, Texas Values
- Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations, Texas Values
- Megan Benton, Policy Intern, Texas Values, Alex Woodby, Development Associate, Texas Values
- Pastor Jorge Tovar, Church Outreach Coordinator South Texas, Church Ambassador Network of Texas (TXCAN)
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2023-12-291h 29
Zen and the Art of Real Estate InvestingCreating a Better Life Through Simple Investments with Martin SaenzOne of the biggest motivations people often have for getting into real estate investing is the desire to leave the corporate world behind. The daily grind can be soul-crushing, so the allure of a passive income draws many new investors to the real estate world. In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Martin Saenz. Martin and his wife started a business after he was fired from his corporate job. At the same time, they began educating themselves on real estate investing, leading to a focus on industrial real estate. Eventually...
2023-09-1146 minThe Texas Values ReportTexas Values Report - Special Report with Jonathan Saenz - 8.3.2023Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values shares a special report on this episode of Texas Values Report
2023-08-0326 min
The Texas Values ReportTexas Values Report - Jonathan Covey - 7.14.22Jonathan Covey, Director of Policy for Texas Values, joins host Jonathan Saenz for a mid-year revue, and a discussion of what's next for the faith, family, and freedom movement in Texas.
2022-07-1424 minThe Texas Values ReportTexas Values Report - The Aftermath of Roe - 6.29.22Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, now what. A panel interview discussing the latest since the decision was handed down on Friday 6/24/22. Jonathan Saenz, Mary Elizabeth Castle, Arina Grossu, and Jonathan Covey.
2022-06-2944 minThe Texas Values ReportTexas Values Report - Roe v. Wade Overturned - 6.24.22A panel discussion on the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, with Jonathan Saenz, Mar Elizabeth Castle, Arina Grossu, and Jonathan Covey.
2022-06-2919 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2021.08.20 Arina GrossuLast week, Arina Grossu, Policy and Communications Advisor to Texas Values joined host Jonathan Saenz to discuss the Texas Heartbeat Act and the journal article that she and Saenz published about the Act. They also discussed the upcoming Policy Forum.
2021-08-2626 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 20 - 05 - 07 Texas Values Policy Experts Jonathan Covey and Mary ElizabethOn this week's show, host Jonathan Saenz was joined by Jonathan Covey, Texas Values Policy Director, and Mary Elizabeth, Texas Values Policy Advisor, to talk about the ongoing Texas Legislative Session.
2021-05-1426 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 21 - 03 - 12 Pastor Danny ForsheeOn this week's show, host Jonathan Saenz was joined by our good friend Pastor Danny Forshee of Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. Jonathan and Pastor Forshee talked about religious freedom legislation for churches, including the Freedom to Worship Act (SB 26).
2021-03-1926 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2021 - 03 - 05 Jonathan CoveyOn this week's show host Jonathan Saenz was joined by our Policy Director Jonathan Covey to discuss important religious freedom updates at the Texas Capitol.
2021-03-1226 minThe Texas Values ReportTVR 11 - 28 - 20 Jonathan CoveyOn this week's show host Jonathan Saenz was joined by our Policy Director Jonathan Covey.
2020-12-0426 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2020 - 10 - 23 Jonathan MitchellOn this week's show host Jonathan Saenz was joined by Attorney Jonathan Mitchell.
2020-10-3025 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2020 - 09 - 04 Abby JohnsonTVR 2020 - 09 - 04 Abby Johnson by Jonathan Saenz
2020-09-1126 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2020 - 08 - 28 Lt Col Allen WestOn the most recent edition of our weekly radio show the Texas Values Report, host Jonathan Saenz was joined by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Allen West, who was recently elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Lt. Col. West and Jonathan talked about the importance of the upcoming November 3 General Election and the stark differences displayed at the recent national Republican and Democratic conventions.
2020-09-0426 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2020 - 08 - 21 Kevin RobertsOn the most recent edition of our weekly radio show The Texas Values Report, host Jonathan Saenz was joined by Texas Public Policy Foundation Executive Director Kevin Roberts. Kevin and Jonathan talked about the impact of COVID-19 on education and important back to school rights.
2020-08-2826 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2020 - 08 - 14 Ryan AndersonThis week on the Texas Values Report Ryan Anderson from the Heritage Foundation tells Jonathan Saenz about a major medical retraction on trans gender issues and why religious liberty isn't enough. Then Texas Values Policy Director Jonathan Cover explains some back to school issues.
2020-08-1726 min
100 PodcastNew Magazine?? Jonathan Saenz #38In the 38th episode of the @100Podcast I brought in Jonathan Saenz. We discussed his college experience at community college and at a university. We also discussed his plans to start a magazine and the amount of work it takes to get something like that off the ground.
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2020-05-2825 minThe Texas Values ReportJonathan Saenz interview on Good News Show with Dave PalmerTexas Values President Johnathan Saenz joined Dave Palmer on the Good News Show from Guadaloupe Radio Network discussing impacts of coronavirus on issues of faith, family, and freedom.
2020-05-0417 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2020 - 04 - 03 Coronavirus UpdatesTexas Values President Jonathan Saenz, and Policy Advisor Mary Elizabeth Castle go over some of the good news happening despite the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-0926 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 12 - 27 Jonathan SaenzPresident of Texas Values, Jonathan Saenz takes a look back at some of the work Texas Values has done in 2019.
2020-01-0926 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 12 - 20 Mary Elizabeth CastleJonathan Saenz and Mary Elizabeth Castle talk about some of the issues going on in Texas Public Schools happening around the state.
2020-01-0926 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 12 - 13 Sen Patrick FallonTVR 2019 - 12 - 13 Sen Patrick Fallon by Jonathan Saenz
2019-12-1926 minThe Texas Values ReportAmerican Family Radio Interview With Jonathan SaenzJonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, joins Airing the Addisons to discuss the Austin ISD vote on radical sex education. Listen to the entire show here: https://afr.net/podcasts/airing-the-addisons/2019/october/one-of-wil-and-meekes-most-important-shows-sex-ed-in-america/
2019-10-3126 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 09 - 27 Briana Johnson, Center for Arizona PolicyBriana Johnson, spokesperson for the Center for Arizona Policy joins Jonathan Saenz this week to talk about a landmark religious freedom case from Phoenix. The implications of this case will have an impact around the country, including here in Texas.
2019-10-0426 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 09 - 06 Danny ForsheePastor Danny Forshee from Great Hills Baptist Church joins Jonathan Saenz to give a sneak peak of the Texas Faith, Family, and Freedom Forum that is about to begin. Danny talks about if the voice of the church still matters in the public square.
2019-09-1726 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 08 - 30 Allison CentofanteAlison Centofante of Live Action joins Jonathan Saenz this week to talk about why Planned Parenthood left $60 million dollars of Title X government funding in order to keep referring for abortions.
2019-09-0526 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 08 - 16 Tim LambertTim Lambert, President of the Texas Home School Coalition joins Jonathan Saenz on the Texas Values Report this week for a very important update about a 4 year old boy, taken from his home by Child Protective Services.
2019-08-1926 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 081019 Rev. Bill OwensRev. Bill Owens joins Jonathan Saenz to talk about the civil rights movement, faith, and modern politics.
2019-08-1227 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 07 - 26 Stephanie Curry and Sex EducationNichole Hudgens steps in for Jonathan Saenz this week and is joined by Stephanie Curry from Family Policy Alliance about some of the trends we see in Sex Education and Planned Parenthood across the country, including in Texas.
2019-07-3026 min
The Texas Values Report062919 TVR Sen. Angela PaxtonSen Angela Paxton joins Jonathan Saenz to discuss the Texas Legislative Session.
2019-07-0126 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 06 - 21 Jeremy DiceJeremy Dice from First Liberty Institute joins Jonathan Saenz to discuss the Bladensburg Cross case at the US Supreme Court, which was a huge victory for religious freedom.
2019-07-0126 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 06 - 14 Rep Candy NobleRep. Candy Noble joins Jonathan Saenz to talk about SB22 which prevents Texas governments from entering into contracts with abortion providers or their affiliates.
2019-07-0126 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 05 - 31 Rob BlueyRob Bluey from the Heritage Foundation joins Jonathan Saenz on the Texas Values Report this week to talk about the Save Chick-fil-A bill, the federal Equality Act, and the purpose of the Daily Signal.
2019-06-0326 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 05 - 24 Nichole & Mary Elizabeth Session RecapTVR 2019 - 05 - 24 Nichole & Mary Elizabeth Session Recap by Jonathan Saenz
2019-06-0326 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 05 - 17 Greg BrockhouseTVR 2019 - 05 - 17 Greg Brockhouse by Jonathan Saenz
2019-06-0326 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 05 - 10 Sen Donna CampbellTVR 2019 - 05 - 10 Sen Donna Campbell by Jonathan Saenz
2019-06-0326 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 04 - 19 Chic Fil A Press ConferenceTVR 2019 - 04 - 19 Chic Fil A Press Conference by Jonathan Saenz
2019-06-0328 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR032919 Sen PerrySen. Charles Perry joins Jonathan Saenz to talk about his religious freedom bill or occupational license holders in Texas.
2019-04-2327 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 041219 Rep. Matt KrauseRep. Matt Krause comes on The Texas Values Report with Jonathan Saenz to explain his religious freedom bill and how it would save Chick-fil-A.
2019-04-2326 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR0040519 Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins Jonathan Saenz as they discuss San Antonio's recent ban of a Chick-fil-A location.
2019-04-2327 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 03-15-19 Sen Lois KolkhorstSen. Lois Kolkhorst joins host Jonathan Saenz to talk about 2 of her bills in the Texas Legislature.
2019-03-2227 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 03-01-19 with Heather Gardner of Central Texas Coalition for LifeHeather Gardner joins Jonathan Saenz on The Texas Values Report to talk about the upcoming 40 Days for Life, and the Pro-Life movie "Unplanned"
2019-03-0726 min
The Texas Values Report02-23-18 TVR Mike Berry from First LibertyMichael Berry from First Liberty joins Jonathan Saenz on The Texas Values Report to talk about an important religious freedom case that is about to be heard in front of the US Supreme Court.
2019-02-2627 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 02-15-19 Jeff MateerFirst Assistant Attorney General for Texas, Jeff Mateer joins Jonathan Saenz on The Texas Values Report this week to talk about what the AG's office has been up to recently. Including efforts to defund Planned Parenthood.
2019-02-1927 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2-8-19 Erick EricksonErick Erickson joins Jonathan Saenz this week to talk about the #BanTheBible Bills in the Texas Legislature.
2019-02-1326 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2-01-19 Jeff LeachState Representative Jeff Leach joins Jonathan Saenz on the Texas Values Report so an update on the goings-on in the State Capitol.
2019-02-1327 min
The Texas Values ReportJonathan Saenz On Point Of View Radio 1/28/19Jonathan Saenz joined Kerby Anderson on Point of View radio to talk about the #BanTheBible Bills in the Texas Legislature.
2019-01-3020 min
The Texas Values Report01.26.19 with Dave Welch, President Texas Pastor CouncilDave Welch, President of the Texas Pastor Council joins Jonathan Saenz to talk about the dangerous #BanTheBible Bills in front of the Texas Legislature.
2019-01-3026 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2019 - 01 - 18 Matt Schaefer and March for Life UpdateRep. Matt Schaefer joins Jonathan Saenz on the Texas Values Report and we get a LIVE update from Lauren Muzyka at the March for Life in Washington DC.
2019-01-3027 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 122918 New Years Wrap UpJoin Jonathan Saenz and Nichole Hudgens as they recap all the amazing things that happened in 2018 for Texas Values.
2019-01-0329 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 121518 Chip RoyCongressman Chip Roy joins Texas Values President Jonathan Saenz to talk about the upcoming Congressional Session and the fight for faith, family and freedom.
2018-12-2026 min
The Texas Values Report120818 Texas Values and the Merry Christmas LawIt's ok to say Merry Christmas in Texas Public Schools! President of Texas Values Jonathan Saenz talks about the Merry Christmas Texas Law and what Texans need to know about this important bill.
2018-12-1026 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR111718 State Board of Education Recap and Barbara CargillJonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values recaps the recent issues at the SBOE and Nicole does an on site interview with SBOE Member Barbara Cargill.
2018-11-2627 min
The Texas Values Report092918 TVR Tony PerkinsTony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council joins Jonathan Saenz to talk about the Values Voter Summit in DC and the hearings for Judge Kavanaugh.
2018-10-0226 min
The Texas Values ReportJonathan Saenz on KTRH about Kavanaugh HearingJonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values was interviewed on KTRH about the hearings for Judge Kavanaugh.
2018-10-0106 min
The Texas Values Report081818 TVR with Jonathan Saenz and James WesolekGet to know our newest staff member, James Wesolek and hear about other important updates from Texas Values, including what's going on in Colorado with Christian cake baker Jack Phillips.
2018-08-2027 min
The Texas Values Report080418 TVR Kelly ShackelfordThis week Jonathan Saenz talks with Kelly Shackelford of First Liberty about Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and the Religious Liberty Task Force created by Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Justice Department.
2018-08-0727 min
The Texas Values Report072718 TVR Ken PaxtonAttorney General Ken Paxton joins the show once again today. He and Texas Values President Jonathan Saenz discuss the Masterpiece cake shop decision, as well as other religious freedom issues happening within the state of Texas.
2018-07-2726 min
The Texas Values Report063018 TVR David Bereit (1)Joining the show this week is David Bereit. David is a highly influential figure in the Pro Life movement having started 40 Days for Life. He joins our host Jonathan Saenz to discuss the Supreme Court decision on NIFLA as well as Anthony Kennedy’s resignation and what it means for conservatives.
2018-07-1226 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 2018 - 06 - 16 Live From Texas RPT ConventionThe Texas Values Report records live from the Republican Party of Texas Convention in San Antonio. Host Jonathan Saenz talks with Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton, State Rep. Matt Rinaldi, and Texas Values board member Vince Puente.
2018-06-2125 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR060818 Kellie FiedorekAlliance Defending Freedom attorney Kellie Fiedorek joins the Texas Values Report. Kellie and host Jonathan Saenz discuss the Supreme Court victory for Christian cake baker Jack Phillips!
2018-06-2126 min
The Texas Values Report050518 TVR NicoleTexas Values Policy Analyst Nicole Hudgens fills in for host Jonathan Saenz this week and gives important updates on faith, family, and freedom issues in Texas.
2018-05-2327 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 042718 Values News RoundupHost Jonathan Saenz gives important updates on faith, family, and freedom issues in Texas and across the nation.
2018-05-1127 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 040718 Jerry BoykinHost Jonathan Saenz interviews Lt. Gen. (Retired) Jerry Boykin, one of the original members of the Delta Force now serveing as Executive Vice President of a specialized task force for faith and family issues: Family Research Council! Listen as host Jonathan Saenz interviews this 36-year Army veteran who now encourages Christians to become warriors in God's Kingdom.
2018-04-0626 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 033118 Allen WestAllen West, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and former Congressman, is our special guest. Lt. Col. West and host Jonathan Saenz discuss the importance of education freedom, the injustice of the abortion industry in America, and why we must get back to the vision set forth by (in Col. West's own words) "the old school Patriots." Listen for free!
2018-03-2726 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 031718 Jonathan KellerJonathan Keller of the California Family Council returns to the show with a report on upcoming Supreme Court oral arguments regarding a California law that forces pro-life pregnancy clinics to advertise abortion services. We're also joined by Jonathan Saenz and in-studio guest Jonathan Saenz Jr. with a special update of his own! That's three Jonathans in one special episode.
2018-03-1627 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 031018 Primary Elections ReviewTexas Values Policy Analyst Nicole Hudgens joins "The Texas Values Report" in studio to discuss what has been a momentous week for faith and family in Texas! Nicole, along with host Jonathan Saenz, will give a look at what's next for faith and family in Texas.
2018-03-1227 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 022418 2018 Primary Ballot PreviewHost Jonathan Saenz talks with Texas Values Vice President David Walls about who and what is appearing on the Texas Primary ballot and what voters can do to make sure our values are represented at the voting booth. Early voting ends March 2 with Primary Election day March 6.
2018-02-2327 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 021718 Allie Beth Stuckey"The Conservative Millennial" herself, Allie Stuckey, is our guest in this weekend's episode of TVR. Allie is an in-demand speaker having made a name creating 2-3 minute Facebook videos and a popular blog that provide conservative, Generation-Y perspectives on politics and culture. Joining host Jonathan Saenz in the studio is Nicole Hudgens, policy analyst of Texas Values and a fellow conservative and pro-family member of the Millennial generation!
2018-02-1426 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 021018 Travis Weber/David BereitTravis Weber, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at the Family Research Council, runs down an impressive list of recent religious freedom victories, and
David Bereit, founder of 40 Days for Life, gives some background on this extraordinary effort to defend the life of the unborn through prayer and activism. Life and Liberty, plus co-host Nicole Hudgens: what's not to love about this episode of "The Texas Values Report with Jonathan Saenz?"
2018-02-0929 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 020318 Naomi NarvaizThe Republican Party of Texas voted to censure outgoing Texas House Speaker Joe Straus. What went on behind the scenes to help the measure pass? Naomi Narvaiz, member of the Texas State Republican Executive Committee and herself a candidate for Texas House District 45, gives us the inside scoop on this rare event. PLUS host Jonathan Saenz gives a summary of the Collin and Denton county candidate forums co-hosted by Prestonwood Baptist Church and Texas Values, featuring over 60 contenders for elected office!
2018-02-0226 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR012718 Ryan T. AndersonRyan T. Anderson, author of the upcoming book "When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment," joins host Jonathan Saenz for this hard-hitting installment of "The Texas Values Report."
2018-01-2627 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR011818 Glenn HegarTexas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and host Jonathan Saenz discuss the strength of the Texas economy -- which is in no small part driven by strong Judeo-Christian values. ALSO: joining us from Washington D.C. is Nicole Hudgens, Texas Values Policy Analyst, with a report from March for Life 2018.
2018-01-2023 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR123017 Year-in-ReviewMan, what a year! From saving the Texas foster care system to protecting privacy, from the Speaker's race to the primary election, 2017 was a busy year for Texas Values and Texas Values Action. Host Jonathan Saenz reviews the highlights of the 85th Legislature and the beginning of the 2018 election cycle in this power-packed episode to cap off the year.
2017-12-2925 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR122317 Kevin TheriotJust in time for Christmas, we have a gift for our listeners: Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Kevin Theiot joins host Jonathan Saenz to discuss legal victories on the religious freedom front, with a major update: the termination of Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran was found unconstitutional, which is sure to have wide-reaching implications even here in Texas! Learn more in this week's exciting installment of "The Texas Values Report."
2017-12-2226 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR120917 Todd StarnesFox News Commentator Todd Starnes' soul-stirring speech from the Texas Values 2017 Faith, Family, & Freedom Gala in Houston on Dec. 7! Plus: commentary on this year's successful gala and highlighted victories from this year from Texas Values Report host Jonathan Saenz and political strategist Jessica Colón!
2017-12-0829 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR112517 2018 EndorsementsTexas Values Action Policy Analyst Nicole Hudgens and host Jonathan Saenz discuss 2018 endorsements, as well as what they're thankful for in 2017 in this special Thanksgiving Edition of The Texas Values Report!
2017-11-2227 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR111817 James FrankWe talk with Rep. James Frank in this episode of "The Texas Values Report." Rep. Frank was the author of a bill to protect the religious conscience of adoption agency workers, thereby saving the foster care system in Texas. Host Jonathan Saenz gets to the bottom of why protecting faith-based foster care was a major victory during the 85th Texas Legislature.
2017-11-1726 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR102817 George BarnaLegendary Christian and political pollster George Barna, Executive Director of the American Culture and Faith Institute (a division of United in Purpose), talks about groundbreaking findings in his latest book "The Day Christians Changed America," which explains how people of faith altered the course of the 2016 elections. Host Jonathan Saenz asks George about the day several Evangelical Christian leaders approached Donald Trump during the campaign, which Barna attributes as the turning point for the presidential race. Plus, learn about George's Texas connections and hear a little World Series baseball talk in this powerful episode!
Barna's newest book may be ordered...
2017-10-2626 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR102117 Heather GardnerOctober is Respect Life Month, which is right in the center of the 40 Days for Life campaign (Sept. 27-Nov. 5, 2017) -- the largest internationally coordinated pro-life mobilization in the world, helping local communities end the injustice of abortion. With the story behind this life-saving effort is Heather Gardner, Executive Director of the Central Texas Coalition for Life, in-studio with host Jonathan Saenz.
2017-10-2026 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 101417 Franklin GrahamWe're honored to catch a moment of Franklin Graham's time on the phone between stops on the Decision Texas Tour! Franklin lays out the critical work going on with Hurricane Harvey recovery, in addition to the hope found in Jesus Christ. Host Jonathan Saenz interviews Franklin direct from Washington D.C., along with Texas Values Policy Analyst Nicole Hudgens, who gives us a report from the 2017 Voter Values Summit!
2017-10-1430 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR092317 Kelly ShackelfordDid you know attacks on people of faith have increased by 133 percent over the last five years? You could write a book about it: And today's guest has done just that. Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, talks with host Jonathan Saenz of what can be done to stem the tide of religious discrimination.
2017-09-2325 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 090817 Mark RamseyMark Ramsey, Chief of Staff for Rep. Valoree Swanson, discusses his role in hurricane recovery and the 85th Texas Legislature and gives us a report from the affected area of the extent of damage in the Texas Gulf Coast region. Also, Jonathan Saenz, host and President of Texas Values, gives us a preview of Monday's San Antonio ISD board meeting in which parents and concerned taxpayers are not happy about a lack of advance notice (one person knew to show up) regarding a new policy to let boys in the girls' locker rooms, showers, and restrooms. (Wait: wasn't this the...
2017-09-0827 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR090217 Harvey ReliefHost Jonathan Saenz, a native Houstonian, is on a mission to raise support for rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Guests include rescue volunteers Rep. Briscoe Cain and Williamson County Assistant D.A. Brent Webster, relaying their stories of assisting victims through historic flooding in Southeast Texas. Listen to find out ways YOU can help the ongoing recovery effort.
2017-09-0129 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR082617 Showdown in San AntonioIf you're wondering about the future of the Texas Legislature after all that happened this session you won't want to miss this installment! Host Jonathan Saenz reviews some recent events in Texas politics that's sure to make for a rocky 2018 primary election season, especially opponents of the Texas Privacy Act, which directly led to San Antonio ISD passing a "gender expression" rule at their recent board meeting.
2017-08-2527 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR081217 Final Week Of Special SessionDoes a bill to protect privacy in our school showers, restrooms, and locker rooms still have a chance? Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, gives us the rundown of the final full-week of the first special session of the Texas Legislature, and what lies ahead in the next few days for pro-family, pro-freedom, and pro-life legislation.
2017-08-1126 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR072217 Jonathan KellerIt's a tale of two states as the two Jonathans (Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, and Jonathan Keller, Executive Director of the California Family Council) discuss differences in how the two states approach challenging social issues -- particularly how California officials retaliated against the freelance videographer who exposed Planned Parenthood's trafficking of fetal body parts. What can be done to keep Texas on track ... and put the Golden State back on track? Find out in this LIVE episode.
2017-07-2723 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR 070117 Peter SprigPeter Sprigg, Senior Fellow for Policy Studies at the Family Research Council, talks with Jonathan Saenz about how to take a balanced approach toward the issue of transgenderism, especially when it comes to children and teenagers, and when approaching public policy.
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2017-07-0127 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR062417 KolkhorstJonathan Saenz goes one-on-one with Texas Sen. Lois Kolkhorst on what lies ahead in the special session of the 85th Texas Legislature.
2017-06-2725 min
The Texas Values ReportTVR052017 Ron HansenCoppell ISD quietly approved a boys-in-girls-restrooms "policy" which went virtually unknown by district parents ... until it was uncovered by this episode's special guest. Ron Hansen, a former candidate for Coppell ISD Board of Trustees, talks with Jonathan Saenz about why it's critical for parents to be consulted on important matters like these. In addition, Saenz reveals what can be done in the remainder of the 85th Texas Legislature to stop situations like these from occurring without parents' (and taxpayers') knowledge.
2017-05-2227 min