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September 28, 2026
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2026 newsletter
Read about government hostility toward Catholic schools in Colorado, forced complicity with assisted suicide for New York doctors, religious persecution in Finland, and more.
June 26, 2026
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2026 newsletter
Read the latest on anti-Christian bias in the government, how the FACE Act was used against pro-life Americans, a new Supreme Court ruling on parental rights, and more.
April 10, 2026
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Spring 2026 newsletter
Read about ongoing religious persecution in Finland, the difference between “politics” and “pre-politics,” and a detransitioner’s recent legal win in New York.
December 19, 2025
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Winter 2026 newsletter
Read about ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, a new assessment of the abortion pill in the U.S., and more.
October 1, 2025
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2025 newsletter
Read about several important court cases that impact the LCMS in particular and Christians more generally.
July 2, 2025
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2025 newsletter
This issue examines new laws and government policies that infringe on the Christian way of life and how believers are responding.
December 5, 2024
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2024 newsletter
This issue highlights how some states are making legislative strides in protecting unborn children, and features two new books — "Mere Natural Law" and "Stumbling Toward Utopia."
October 4, 2024
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 6
This season of “Friends for Life” talks about Christians and their interactions with the civil realm, or government.
May 7, 2024
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Spring 2024 newsletter
This issue highlights how private schools are being forced to comply with Title IX anti-discrimination regulations, a book on becoming "a street-level pro-life-apologist" and the increase in hostility against churches.
November 14, 2023
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2023 newsletter
The Fall 2023 newsletter highlights issues affecting children and families.
August 4, 2023
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2023 newsletter
Read about acts of Congress and the Biden administration concerning the definition of marriage and whether federal resources can be used to support abortion.
May 15, 2023
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Spring 2023 newsletter
Read about acts of Congress and the Biden administration concerning the definition of marriage and whether federal resources can be used to support abortion.
January 30, 2023
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Winter 2023 newsletter
Read about recent lawsuits regarding free speech, the Respect for Marriage Act, parental rights and more.
August 16, 2022
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2022 newsletter
Read about recent lawsuits over abortion bans, tuition programs for religious private schools and more.
November 2, 2021
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2021 newsletter
Read about a Lutheran layperson who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, and this edition also highlights notable Supreme Court cases.
July 29, 2021
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2021 newsletter
The Free to be Faithful® newsletter highlights important and relevant details on religious liberty issues that impact the rights of Christians to live faithfully.