The Texas Values Report

Congressman Chip Roy joins Texas Values President Jonathan Saenz to talk about the upcoming Congressional Session and the fight for faith, family and freedom.

It'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.

Laredo Pastor Jorge Tavor joins us to discuss the recent victory they had against a city ordinance that would discriminate against people of faith.

Join Texas Values Senior Policy Analyst Nicole Hudgens and Policy Advisor Mary Elizabeth Castle as they recap the work we recently did at the State Board of Education as well as what they are thankful for this holiday season.

Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values recaps the recent issues at the SBOE and Nicole does an on site interview with SBOE Member Barbara Cargill.

Dinesh D'Souza joins us this week to recap the midterm elections.

Lt Col. Allen West joins us just prior to the election to talk about what might happen in Texas.

Texas State Senator Pete Flores joins us this week to talk about his historic win for the State Sentate, and the upcoming midterm elections.

Former Congresswoman and Texas Values Gala Keynote speaker Michele Bachmann joins us this week to talk about the mid-term elections and all things faith and family related.

Saurabh Sharma joins us for a great segment about brave students at the University of Texas that held firm when attacked for their support of Justice Kavanaugh.

Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey joins us to talk about the nomination process of Justice Kavanaugh and the upcoming elections.

Tony 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.

Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values was interviewed on KTRH about the hearings for Judge Kavanaugh.

Ken Mercer joins us this week to talk about what happened at the State Board of Education recently on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards where they removed references to the heroic defenders of the Alamo and references to our Judeo-Christian heritage.

We are thrilled to be joined by Texas State Board of Education Member Barbara Cargill this week to talk about all the things going on at the SBOE! Texas Values was proud to be on the front lines standing up for the heroic defenders of the Alamo and our Judeo-Christian heritage.

Heather Gardner of the Central Texas Coalition for Life joins us live in studio for an update on the Pro-Life movement and 40 Days for Life.

Tim Barton with WallBuilders joins us this week to talk about restoring Constitutional principles in government

Pastor Steve Branson of Village Parkway Church in San Antonio joins us this week to talk about Religious Freedom in the military.

Get 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.

On this week's episode of The Texas Values Report our Policy Analyst, Nicole Hudgens talks with Alison Centofante the Director of Strategic Communications for Live Action about taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood, and other things going on in the Pro-Life movement.

This 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.

Attorney 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.

John Seago from Texas Right to Life joins the show today. He and Texas Values Policy Analyst Nicole discuss a fetal remains case proceeding through the courts in Texas.

Joining the show today is Ken Klukowski from First Liberty to discuss the SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the future of conservatives on the Supreme Court. Randy Daniels the Vice president of Buckner Homes Ministry also calls in to speak about the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act.

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.

The 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.

Alliance 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!

One half of the Benham Brother's duo, David Benham, joins the program today. David and Jonathan discuss the Benham Brother's new book "Miracle in Shreveport" that follows their journey from kids with a dream to the Major leagues and everything in between.

First Baptist Sutherland Springs pastor Frank Pomeroy joins the program to discuss the tragedy that struck his church when a shooting claimed twenty six lives, including his own daughter. Pastor Frank and Texas Values Policy Analyst Nicole speak about prayer and faith in the midst of hard times as well as how his church has recovered.

Pastor Dave Welch, President of the Texas Pastor Council, joins the program to discuss the the upcoming elections and how Christ affects every aspect of our lives including politics

Texas Republican Party Chairman James Dickey joins Jonathan on the latest edition of the Texas Values Report!

Texas 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.

Host Jonathan Saenz gives important updates on faith, family, and freedom issues in Texas and across the nation.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins Jonathan on the latest edition of the Texas Values Report!

Kelly Shackelford returns.

Host 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.

Allen 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!

In each episode, we review what's going on from the courthouse to the Texas House to the White House and how it all affects your freedom to worship, express yourself, and raise your family. You can help our work by sharing this podcast with a friend!

Jonathan 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.

Texas 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.

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Host 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.

"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!

Travis 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?"

The 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!

Ryan 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."

Texas 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.

Did we actually win the "War on Christmas?" And are we winning in the war on the unborn? Or college campus free speech? Or religious liberty? Texas Values Policy Analyst Nicole Hudgens and Communications Director Andy Hogue take stock of a few key victories for Christian conservatives in recent months, and present a look ahead at some major battles before the courts, PLUS a sneak preview at Texas Values Action's latest round of candidate endorsements for 2018. If you're in the trenches for faith and family in Texas take a moment and be encouraged!

Guest host Nicole Hudgens, policy analyst for Texas Values, interviews Daniel Blomberg, counsel for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, and Kevin Theriot, senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, on several important matters concerning religious freedom and what's new on the pro-life front, as well as an update on FEMA's reversal of a rule which discriminated against churches seeking reimbursement for opening their buildings as shelters in wake of Hurricane Harvey. Listen and be encouraged!