The Texas Values Report

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.