Stream of Conscience: Becket's Religious Liberty Podcast

When religious liberty experts notice a prisoner’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, his case to grow a beard gains support and sheds light on the prison-prisoner relationship.

A small-town lawyer gives his church pro bono legal advice after a dispute between the church school and an employee—and ends up with a case headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sikhs have lived in the United States for hundreds of years, but do we really understand their beliefs? When a federal employee loses her job for practicing her faith, bad policy and ignorance are both at fault. This episode features Kawal Tagore, Scott Newar and Becket's Daniel Blomberg. Learn more about the case here: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/tagore-v-department-homeland-security/

When a federally funded fair housing group sues a Christian homeless shelter and rehabilitation center, the people who turn their lives around—thanks to the mission—are at risk. This episode features Rev. Bill Roscoe, Flora Langley and Becket's Luke Goodrich. Learn more about the case here: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/intermountain-fair-housing-council-v-boise-rescue-mission-ministries/

An order of Catholic nuns is stunned to discover that they don’t qualify for a religious exemption from a controversial healthcare mandate. When their pleas fall on deaf ears, they take on the federal government — all the way to the Supreme Court. This podcast features Sister Constance Veit and Becket President Mark Rienzi. Learn more about the case here: https://www.becketlaw.org/case/littlesisters/

After a dedicated army chaplain is forced to choose between preaching Church teachings and following military orders, a young lawyer puts his brand new law firm to task. Features Father Vincent Rigdon, Eric Treene and Becket's Founder Kevin "Seamus" Hasson

Do religious images belong only in private? A war memorial at a Whitefish, Montana ski resort answers the question. Features Ray Leopold, Gene Thomas and Becket's Eric Baxter

Are they Amish American, American Amish, or something else entirely? When the U.S. legal system clashes with Amish communities, it takes getting to know this diverse group of people to find resolutions. Features Donald Kraybill, Karen Johnson-Weiner and Becket's Lori Windham Learn more about the case here: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/yoder-v-morristown/

A 17-year-old goes to court to prove that the Pledge of Allegiance is about more than patriotism—it’s about the very foundation of our rights. Features Samantha Jones and Becket's Eric Rassbach Learn more about the case here: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/pledge-allegiance-cases/

After an undercover federal agent confiscates his sacred feathers, a Lipan Apache pastor’s quest for justice leads him through ten years of litigation and red tape. This episode features Pastor Robert Soto and Becket's Luke Goodrich. Learn more at: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/mcallen-grace-brethren-church-v-jewell/

When plans for an Islamic Center pass a Tennessee permit process with flying colors, hostile members of the community pressure the local government to backtrack. Only empathy—and an experienced legal team—can set things right. This episode features Dr. Ossama Bahloul and Becket's Luke Goodrich. Learn more at: https://www.becketlaw.org/case/islamic-center-murfreesboro-v-rutherford-county/

Can corporations be run according to principles of faith? When the Department of Health and Human Services says “no,” the Green family puts their livelihood on the line to take a stand for people of all faiths. This episode features Lauren Green McAfee and Becket's Lori Windham. Learn more at: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/burwell-v-hobby-lobby/