By the Hon. William Wagner (Ret.) WFFC Distinguished Chair for Faith & Freedom, Spring Arbor University Abstract This Issue Brief contends that Federal involvement in education rests on unstable constitutional ground and that renewed efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED) highlight, rather than resolve, deep structural questions about federalism, ordered liberty, and religious freedom. Drawing on constitutional text, original meaning, historical practice,

October 31, 2025 In this compelling episode, Hon. William Wagner (Ret) exposes the ongoing humanitarian and religious freedom crisis facing Christians in Nigeria. Over the past six years, more than a million Christian families have been displaced  and an estimated 29,000 believers have been killed  amid violent attacks amidst government inaction. Wagner examines why the U.S. State Department’s “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC)  designation matters—and how reapplying it to

The life of Voddie Baucham Jr. is a testimony to the enduring strength of a man who stood faithfully for biblical truth—yet always did so with compassion, humility, and respect. His legacy is not only remembered in the words he spoke or the convictions he held, but in the manner in which he bore witness to them: with kindness, integrity, and a heart firmly anchored in Christ. A Faithful Witness to Truth In every age, there arise men whose lives remind us that truth is not def

Religious Oppression in Turkey

Faith & Freedom - Episode 132 - Building Christian Character through Sports - Wm. Wagner interviews SAU Head Basketball Coach, Ryan...

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In this radio podcast, Professor Wagner interviews Mary Grace Bratz. Conceived in rape, her story is a testament to how much God loves us and has a plan for our life. Learn how she takes the heart of Jesus to the culture. Piercing the Darkest of Places with the Heart of Jesus

In this radio podcast Prof. Wagner interviews Hannah Miracle, Executive Director of the Center for Women in Jackson. Pregnant Mothers and...

In this Faith & Freedom radio podcast Prof. William Wagner looks at science and healthcare through a Christian worldview lens. Join him...

Shannon Bream is a bestselling author and a leading American journalist. Shannon recently brought the heart of Jesus to SAU, speaking...

In this Faith & Freedom radio podcast Prof. William Wagner discusses music and the arts from a Christian perspective. Join him as he...

In this Faith & Freedom radio podcast Prof. William Wagner looks at homelessness and poverty through a Christian worldview lens. Join...

What a blessing to recently introduce so many people to the WFFC who love the Lord and love this country. Here are some photos from some...

By Hannah Miracle Twelve Years ago, I was the receptionist at a dentist office. This wasn’t your typical office that did cleanings and...

Like many women, as a girl, I grew up playing with Barbies and many other dolls, but never thought deeply about what they symbolized or...

2023 Update of Activities Housed on the campus of Spring Arbor University, the Wagner Faith & Freedom Center serves as the nation’s...

Click here to watch https://youtu.be/_CQ1f7gkzrA Prof. Will Wagner provides insightful constitutional analysis of recent Supreme Court...

After Independence Day, after the firecrackers and barbecues and family memories, take time to celebrate the true spirit of liberty—the one that is grounded in our spiritual freedom—and its Author. There never would have been an American Revolution if there had not first been an American Revival (the Great Awakening). The idea that people could be self-governing, the idea that rights and liberties come from God and not government, the idea that “we the people” play an active

When facing seeming unsurmountable challenges in the culture, Prof. Wagner reminds us to remember God's faithfulness in prior trials.