The Texas Values Report

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!

Man, 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.

Just 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."

Kelly Shackelford, President of First Liberty, joins guest host Nicole Hudgens, Policy Analyst for Texas Values, this weekend as they discuss the Colorado Cake Baker Supreme Court case, recent Fifth Circuit Appeals Court appointments, and the impact the Trump Administration is having on the next few decades. Shackelford also gives an update on several pending religious freedom cases of which First Liberty is involved.

Fox 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!

Sen. Lois Kolkhorst is back, with some insights on the 2018 campaign season as well as what's ahead for the next Legislature.

Texas 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!

We 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.

After returning from a press conference in Sutherland Springs, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Director of Communications Gary Ledbetter shares his perspective on what's next for not only this small church in a small Texas town but also for security in churches across the nation.

Kevin Sorbo. 'Nuff said! We're excited to have the director of the new film release "Let There Be Light" as our guest. Learn more about this faith-affirming major motion picture on this week's episode of "The Texas Values Report."

Legendary 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 at: https://christianvoterimpact.com/the-day-christians-changed-america

October 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.

We'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!

Special legislative accountability edition! John Seago of Texas Right to Life joins this week's host Andy Hogue for a rundown of one of the most significant legislative scorecards in Texas! Also: David Walls, Texas Values Action Operations Manager, announces Texas Values Action's 85th Legislature Scorecard! All this and some important announcements in what has been a very taxing week (#PrayforVegas) on this episode.

Steve Rhoads of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association gives Texas Values Report listeners the inside scoop on the upcoming "Decision Texas: The Lone Star Tour" featuring Franklin Graham in mid-sized cities across Texas! Also: Steve and Jonathan (a Houston native) discuss the transformative work Samaritan's Purse is doing to rebuild Texas coastal communities after Hurricane Harvey.

Did 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.

Is FEMA turning away Harvey and Irma help from churches because they're too religious? And what's really going on with the San Antonio ISD and their new policy to allow boys into the girls' restroom? Tune in Saturday at noon to find out. Special guests include Attorney Daniel Blomberg of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and San Antonio's Pastor Charles Flowers.

Mark 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 biggest issue before the Legislature last session and during the special?)

Host 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.

If 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.