Sunday, December 28, 2014

Top religious liberty and media stories of the year; next on FOT

From left to right: Todd Erzen, Deacon Mike, Gina Noll

Our year end review is Tuesday.  Join Deacon Mike Manno, Gina Noll, and media guest Todd Erzen as they discuss the most outrageous religious liberty stories of the year. And if you have a nominee, let us know and we’ll include it.
Join us next Tuesday at 9 a.m. CST on Iowa Catholic Radio 1150 AM; 88.5 & 94.5 FM and streaming on line at IowaCatholicRadio.com.

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Did the 'War on Christmas' start in outer space? Next FOT

Jordan Lorence
Would you believe that the War on Christmas might have started with the astronauts orbiting the moon? Tuesday our guest is Jordan Lorence, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, who will discuss the origins of that war. Mr. Lorence’s work with the Alliance encompasses broad range of litigation with a primary focus on defending the First Amendment rights of public university students and professors.

After Mr. Lorence we’re going to discuss how the pres covers these matters with former Des Moines Register reporter Todd Erzen.  This will be a very interesting and topical discussion for the week of Christmas.  Join us Tuesday at 9 a.m. CST on Iowa Catholic Radio 1150 AM; 88.5 & 94.5 FM and streaming on line at IowaCatholicRadio.com.
Faith on Trial and Iowa Catholic Radio is proudly underwritten by Attorney Rick McConville of Coppola, McConville, Coppola, Carroll, Hockenberg & ScalisePC 2100 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, 515-453-1055; and Confluence Brewing Company, off the Bike Trail, just south of Grey’s Lake, 1235 Thomas Beck Road – check for their weekly specials and look for Confluence products where fine beers are sold.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Army chaplain under fire for sharing faith – we have his attorney next on FOT

Captain Joe Lawhorn is a U.S. Army chaplain and recently took part in a suicide prevention training session where he shared his own personal struggles with depression and explained how he got through tough times. That included his use of verses from scripture.  That didn’t sit well with one participant reported the incident to the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers, who promptly filed a complaint against Captain Lawhorn.

The result was a Letter of Concern from his commanding officer which is essentially an accusation of proselytizing.  A former captain and atheist posted the complaint online which accused Captain Lawhorn of using “his official position to force his personal religious beliefs on a captive military audience.”
Michael Berry
Tuesday, Captian Lawhorn’s attorney, Michael Berry of Liberty Institute, will join Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll to discuss this case. 
Mr. Berry is Senior Counsel and Director of Military Affairs for Liberty Institute. He joined Liberty Institute in 2013 after serving for seven years as an attorney with the U.S. Marine Corps.
As Director of Military Affairs for Liberty Institute, Mr. Berry’s practice focuses on religious liberty within the armed forces. A recognized subject-matter expert, Mr. Berry has testified before Congress on matters affecting religious liberty in the armed forces and is routinely invited to speak before audiences across the nation about matters affecting religious freedom within the military. 
Tune in to Faith On Trial Tuesday at 9 a.m. and rebroadcast at 9 p.m. (CST) on Iowa Catholic Radio, 1150 AM; 88.5 & 94.5 FM and streaming on IowaCatholicRadio.com.
Iowa Catholic Radio, KWKY Des Moines. Faith On Trial is proudly underwritten by Attorney Rick McConville, Coppola, McConville, Coppola, Carroll, Hockenberg & Scalise PC 2100 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, 515-453-1055; and Confluence Brewing Company, off the Bike Trail, just south of Grey’s Lake, 1235 Thomas Beck Road – check for their weekly specials. If you have comments or questions about the program you can contact Deacon Mike at DeaconMike@IowaCatholicRadio.com or Gina at Gina@IowaCatholicRadio.com.

Monday, December 8, 2014

How far will we go with transgendered restrooms?

Brad Dacus
Do you know who your daughter will be showering with at school? As the transgendered restroom and locker room movement moves across the country, more and more school districts and cities are adopting policies that allow men and boys to use the locker and rest rooms normally assigned for women and girls.  Recently, a state court ordered a school district to open its girls’ rooms to boys.  Where will this end?

To discuss these and other legal matters, Brad Dacus, president of the Pacific Justice Institue, will join Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll Tuesday on the next edition of Faith On Trial, on Iowa Catholic Radio.  If you have a school-aged daughter this program will be a must for you.
Iowa Catholic Radio, KWKY Des Moines. Faith On Trial is proudly underwritten by Attorney Rick McConville, Coppola, McConville, Coppola, Carroll, Hockenberg & Scalise PC 2100 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, 515-453-1055; and Confluence Brewing Company, off the Bike Trail, just south of Grey’s Lake, 1235 Thomas Beck Road – check for their weekly specials.

Faith On Trial is broadcast every Tuesday at 9 & 9.  If you have comments or questions about the program you can contact Deacon Mike at DeaconMike@IowaCatholicRadio.com or Gina at Gina@IowaCatholicRadio.com.

Monday, December 1, 2014

War on just Christmas or war on Christian beliefs? How the secularists try to quiet believers: this week on FOT.

Tuesday morning join host Deacon Mike Manno and co-host Gina Noll for a lively discussion on “Winning the War onChristmas” and the secular attacks on Christian beliefs.

Tom Brejcha
Joining them for that discussion will be Thomas Brejcha, president, co-founder and chief counsel of the Thomas More Society, one of the leading pro-bono law firms standing up for Christian values.  Tom has been litigating cases in federal and state courts over the last four and a half decades, arguing for the sanctity of life, religious liberty, and family values. For the last 17 years, he has served as president and chief counsel of the Thomas More Society headquartered in Chicago. Serving as an Army Captain in Vietnam during 1969-70, Tom was awarded a Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal.
‘Tis the season for attacks on Christ, Christmas, nativity scenes and even Christmas music.  Tune into find out what is being done to defend Christmas, Christian beliefs, and Christian values,Tuesday at 9 a.m. and rebroadcast at 9 p.m. (CST) on Iowa Catholic Radio, 1150 AM; 88.5 & 94.5 FM and streaming on IowaCatholicRadio.com.

Iowa Catholic Radio, KWKY Des Moines. Faith On Trial is proudly underwritten by Attorney Rick McConville, Coppola, McConville, Coppola, Carroll, Hockenberg & Scalise PC 2100 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, 515-453-1055; and Confluence Brewing Company, off the Bike Trail, just south of Grey’s Lake, 1235 Thomas Beck Road – check for their weekly specials.
Faith On Trial is broadcast every Tuesday at 9 & 9.  If you have comments or questions about the program you can contact Deacon Mike at DeaconMike@IowaCatholicRadio.com or Gina at Gina@IowaCatholicRadio.com.