- Nativity scenes on the lawn at a City Hall.
- In God We Trust displayed prominently in public courthouses.
- A Ten Commandments poster in public schoolrooms across Alaska.

Sound like a memory from the past ? Can't imagine it coming to fruition in today's climate ?

Think again.

Thanks in large part to the Coach Kennedy case (you can read about that HERE) where six (6) United States Supreme Court Justices clarified that the so-called Lemon test had long ago been abandoned, there are more opportunities now than ever to bring about public displays of our faith in the public marketplace.

On the show today, I'm pleased to chat with Andrea Justus & Matt Krause with First Liberty Institute, one of the country's most impactful legal teams focused on religious freedom. Through their Restoring Faith in America initiative, they're leading communities across America to proactively exercise and celebrate religious liberty.

Hope you can tune in.

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I'm thrilled to have Garry Sigle, Central Regional Director, and Sharon Nelson, Sr. Director of Legal Services for the Association of American Educators (AAE) on the show today.

AAE provides professional benefits public school employees desire, like liability insurance and job protection, without funding partisan politics or non-education issues.

The cost is $234 per year that includes $2 million in liability coverage. In contrast, the NEA cost is more than $1,400 per year that includes just half the liability coverage.

In addition, rather than a group policy, AAE offers a per member, per instance policy, which guarantees each member will receive the benefits they are paying for.

It's time to get the word out. Hope you can tune in.

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Jack Thompson came on board as President of the Turning Point USA Chapter at the University of Alaska Anchorage about a week before its founder, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated.

It has been, as you can imagine, a bit of a whirlwind for the Freshman from Anchorage.

I'm humbled and fortunate to have Jack on the show today to discuss his journey, thoughts he has on his generation in light of the significance of this moment in time and why, despite evil being real and present, there is hope.

Please tune in and be inspired.

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Absolutely blessed to have Stacey Jewel on the show today.

Her production, 7 Layers Captive, will be in Anchorage on Sunday, October 5th at 5pm in the Discovery Theatre of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.

Here's the story...I hope you can tune in.

"Written and performed by award-winning artist Stacy Jewell, 7 Layers Captive is a globally acclaimed, one-woman theatrical experience based on her real-life abduction into sex trafficking. Mesmerizing and unexpectedly entertaining, this award-winning play delivers poetic truth and unforgettable storytelling that has earned standing ovations around the world. With original sound design and fierce monologues, Stacy commands the stage with humor, power, and grace—leaving audiences moved, inspired, and uplifted.

Named a Top Scene Stealer by DC Theater Arts—placing second only to The Lion King’s “Hakuna Matata” at the Kennedy Center—7 Layers Captive proves that even the heaviest truths can be told with artistry, charisma, and healing joy. Winner of Best Actress, Best Stage Play (2015), and DC Theater Arts’ Scene Stealers Award, this play is not a story of pity—it’s an unflinching celebration of survival, resilience, and redemption."

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Going from fighting with Muslims in the Bosnian civil war along with a Pakistani militant group that ultimately had him being convicted and imprisoned for nearly 14 years on weapons charges for violating U.S. neutrality laws is not a background you'd expect for a recently appointed member of President Trump's White House’s Religious Liberty Commission.

But that is the story of Ismail Royer.

While in prison, Royer abandoned Islamist radicalism and now works with nonprofits to promote peace and combat religious extremism. As the Director of the Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team for the Religious Freedom Institute, Royer was instrumental in galvanizing Muslims and people of other faiths to stand up to the Montgomery County School District in Maryland that had refused to let parents opt their children out of LGBTQ indoctrination.

Ultimately, the case (Mahmoud v Taylor) went to the U.S. Supreme Court where they ruled in favor of the parents.

Great precedent. Fascinating story.

Hope you can join us for my discussion with Ismail.

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Former Legislator Ben Carpenter is on the show today to discuss how Grand Juries in Alaska are being prevented from a Constitutional duty they have been given.

The Alaska Constitution grants grand juries broad powers to investigate public welfare and safety matters, but a 2022 Alaska Supreme Court ruling introduced restrictions on these powers, limiting their ability to investigate corrupt officials.

This is a big issue. And it's time to shed light on it.

Hope you can join us.

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Hillsdale College could and should be what you see when you look up the word exemplary. They are...on every level. If you haven't heard of this school, I can't recommend highly enough that you check them out and subscribe to Imprimis - their free monthly publication with nearly 7 million readers.

If you are a Hillsdale enthusiast, you'll be thrilled to know a Hillsdale-affiliated K-6 school is making roots in Anchorage. Thomas More Classical Academy will be opening in the Fall of 2026. From their website - "Embracing the time-tested classical education model, intellectual rigor, and strong Christian values, we strive to be the preferred school for families in Anchorage who appreciate education’s true purpose: to train students in virtue. By cultivating the gifts and charisms of each student and fostering a culture of excellence and faith, Thomas More will stand out as a beacon of hope and quality in Anchorage’s educational landscape."

On today's "I'm Glad You Said That", I'm privileged to chat with Sarah Spaulding, the recently hired Headmaster of Thomas More Classical Academy. Mrs. Spaulding has a remarkable track record in education and we're blessed as a community and state to have her join us as an Alaskan resident.

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John Stonestreet loves a fine cigar coupled with deep dives into theology, philosophy and the meaning of life. I've had the distinct pleasure of enjoying both with him in year's past.

As head of the Colson Center, John will be on the show today to chat about how to "Go beyond inviting Jesus into your life, to taking your place in His."

John is an intellectual on a grand scale and will also be discussing the Colson Center's latest project in partnership with Focus on the Family called Truth Rising.

He is a much sought-after author and speaker on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics. John is the daily voice of BreakPoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson and is also the voice of the Point, a daily one-minute feature on worldview, apologetics and cultural issues.

What a thrill to have him on the show today. I hope you can tune in.

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