Clergy content casting Mary as the “main character” of the Christmas story, infers she possessed the power to abort Jesus. This recast provides a revealing case study of a broader theological and jurisprudential shift. Drawing on constitutional theory, natural law, Christian theology, and historical precedent, the Article argues that such framing reflects the ascendancy of a secular progressive humanist worldview grounded in radical personal autonomy rather than unalienable r

And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with chi

There is a real problem with the media in our country. A staggeringly low 28% of people say that they trust the news media. How did we move away from serving the people that we are reporting for? This number is at an all-time low, down from a high of 72% in 1976 and more recently 45% in 2018. With the polarized state of our country, the number is likely to decline. But how have we, as the news, come so far from where we began? There are numerous issues that I have with the me

In this powerful episode of the Faith & Freedom Podcast, Hon. William Wagner (ret.) hosts an honest and deeply biblical conversation on one of the greatest injustices of our time: sex slavery. He is joined by Faith & Freedom Fellows Murphy McCool and Roman Kortman, as well as the WFFC Chief Operating Officer Salvatore Biondo. Drawing from David Platt’s Counter Culture, the team explores what sex trafficking really is, why it persists, how Scripture speaks to this crisis, and

For many years, people have been saying that Christianity is on the decline in America. Church attendance is dropping and data supporting evidence that people are identifying as “non religious” when asked about their faith. However, something different seems to be happening. According to the Barna Group, there has been “a 12-percentage-point increase since 2021, when commitment levels reached their lowest in more than three decades of Barna tracking.” This means that more peo

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

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, Law and Public Policy Conference, recently met in Dallas, Texas. This premier gathering of Christian scholars, legal practitioners, university presidents and human resource leaders engaged pressing cultural and constitutional questions shaping public life today. William was privileged to provide the opening devotion. His Biblical exposition reflected on “Guarding That Which Has Been Entrusted to Us,” setting a tone of prayerf

Each September 17, we pause to honor the wisdom of those who gathered in Philadelphia in 1787. The Constitution they drafted was not merely a framework for government—it was a covenant designed to preserve liberty by restraining power. The Framers, mindful of human fallibility, understood that unchecked authority threatens the unalienable rights endowed to every person by their Creator. They therefore divided power horizontally among three coequal branches, and vertically bet

As a nation mourns, let us celebr ate a life devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ. Charlie Kirk was not merely a thinker or a public voice. His heart burned with a desire for truth. His pursuit of truth was never harsh or dismissive, for he understood that to stand firmly for what is right does not require wounding those who disagree. Instead, he chose the higher way—truth spoken in love, conviction bound together with compassion, and courage balanced with respect. A Bold Discip

Faith & Freedom Episode 139 - Professor Wagner interviews Liz Doyle, the Founder and Executive Director of "She Leads" Listen Here To listen to more episodes of Faith & Freedom with Prof. Wm Wagner, go here: To learn more about She Leads, visit   https://sheleadsmichigan.com/

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — A Council of Evangelical Churches hosted a landmark gathering of pastors and ministry leaders from across the Caribbean, featuring a powerful keynote address by the Wagner Faith & Freedom Center. The event focused on equipping church leaders with a deeper understanding of the foundations of freedom, grounded in timeless principles of democracy, good governance, and the rule of law. Drawing from his newly presented work, The Foundations of

Presented by Prof. William Wagner to International Christian Professors 9 April 2025 Good morning, colleagues.  We come from over twenty nations with very different cultures, yet we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a distinct honor share this message with you today. As a fellow Christian and former judge, I stand before you not just with legal experience, but with a shared reverence for the One who authored both law and liberty. The Apostle Paul tells us in 2 Cor

Episode 138 - Professor Wagner discusses the importance of leaders surrounding themselves with wise counsel. Listen Here To listen to other radio podcasts by Prof. Wm Wagner click here:

Episode 137 - Professor Wagner does a deep dive into what it means for a leader to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Listen Here To listen to other radio podcasts by Prof. Wm Wagner click here:

Episode 136 - Professor Wagner does a deep dive into the Biblical leadership characteristics of Justice, Mercy, and Humility. Listen Here To listen to other radio podcasts by Prof. Wm Wagner click here:

Faith & Freedom - Episode 134 - Professor Wagner interviews Katherine Bussard about some heroes of the faith during Women's History Month.   To listen to more episodes of Faith & Freedom with Prof. Wm Wagner, go here:

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

In this short Prof. Wagner shows why the oath of office includes "so help me God."

Faith & Freedom - Episode 125 - Taking the Heart of Jesus to the Business World - Professor Wagner interviews successful business leader Justin Dalenberg.   Listen Here To view more episodes of Faith & Freedom w/ Prof. Wm Wagner, go here: