Citizens Defending Freedom

CDF Texas State Director Colby Wiltse shared his faith journey, how he became involved with CDF after the COVID-19 pandemic and the church shutdowns that came along with it, and how CDF employs its Matthew 18 model to fight back against the political left’s agenda. 

He also shared some of the victories that CDF has won in Nueces County, Texas, including stopping gay pride curriculum from entering the school district, and the removal of Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez, who was soft-on-crime and affiliated with George Soros. 

Former Catholic Priest Frank Pavone discussed with Lindsay his ministry, Priests for Life, which is focused on ending abortions, mentoring pastors of all denominations on how to preach about the issue of life, and helping citizens to mobilize against abortion. 

Pavone’s ministry is also heavily focused on outreach for people grieving and healing after having abortions, which includes both women who have had abortions, and men who have played a role in facilitating an abortion. 

Our own Lindsay interviewed renowned Pastor Dr. Jim Garlow, and discussed with him his ministry called “Well-Versed,” which teaches biblical principles of governance to government leaders worldwide. 

He also hosts the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance for members of Congress.

The pair also discussed why the sanctity of life and marriage so important in Christianity, the global attack in heterosexual marriages, and Garlow’s recent trip to Israel. 

Garland also introduced his new book “Reversed: From Culturally Woke to Biblically Awake.”

The Blaze’s Steve Deace, host of “The Steve Deace Show,” joined Lindsay to discuss analyzing the news through a biblical lens, the prospects of former President Trump winning a second term in office and how COVID-19 was a government gauge of the citizenry’s willingness to comply. 

Steve also discussed the role of the church as an inculcator of ethics and morality in society, and the cultural collapse that will follow if the church abdicates its responsibilities. 

Gen. Michael Flynn (Ret.) sat down with Remnant Alliance founder and Citizens Defending Freedom co-founder Steve Maxwell to discuss how evil has taken over America in the absence of Jesus Christ, and how a revival of Christian patriots can defeat that evil. 

The pair also discussed the security failure during the assassination attempt of former President Trump and the possible motives of the shooter. 

Flynn also spoke about his optimism for the United States after finishing his movie premiere tour because of groups like the Remnant Alliance, which is engaging true Christian patriots to stand up for what they believe, and the troubles that could lie ahead for former President Trump during his election campaign. 

Mike Smith, Director of the new documentary Into the Light, sits down for an insightful interview with Colby Wiltse, Texas State Director of Citizens Defending Freedom. Mike shares his emotional journey from Hollywood to faith, detailing how his experiences in the entertainment industry led him to embrace his walk with the Lord. Their conversation delves into the themes of the documentary and how they reflect his transformative path. Don’t miss this moving recap of how God guided Mike on his profound journey and the impactful message of Into the Light.

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Internationally-known investigative journalist Lara Logan joined Citizens Defending Freedom to discuss the mainstream media’s lack of moral courage, her time at CBS’s “60 Minutes,” which ended unceremoniously when she reported the truth on the Benghazi scandal and showed the mainstream news media that she could not be controlled, and the Israel/Gaza war. 

The pair also discussed what Logan describes as a “setup” immediately after the debate between President Biden and former President Trump by high-level Democrat operatives and CNN to force Biden to end his reelection campaign, and Logan’s reporting on human trafficking, for which she has been attacked. 

John Guandolo is a Naval Academy graduate and Marine Corps combat veteran who later worked for the FBI for more than 12 years. In 2008 the Department of Defense hired him to do strategic analysis of radical Islam and Communist groups. 

Guandolo shared his expertise on Islam and Communism, discussed the greatest threats to the United States, some of whom come from within, and what he thinks of the current state of the FBI. 

America’s Sheriff Grady Judd discussed with CDF Co-Founder Steve Maxwell how social media has given him access to speak directly to his community, which has greatly improved his relationship with that community. 

“I don’t fight crime, I fight evil,” Judd has said in the past. 

He described what that means, how he operates through a Biblical lens and the 10 Commandments and how America is a fundamentally Christian nation. 

Judd also shared a story of how God spoke to him through a recovered drug addict, and how that inspired him to open a faith-based rehabilitation dorm in the Polk County Jail - the only one of its kind - which has facilitated the baptisms of thousands of people. 

Steve Maxwell chats with Charlie Kirk about the fight for the upcoming election and how Turning Point USA is mobilizing young conservatives. They dive into the critical issues at stake and the role of youth in shaping the future of America. Don't miss this powerful discussion on the battle for the nation’s future.