AMM32-Faith, Freedom, and the Fight for America’s Soul - America Matters Media

Eddie Floyd opened the discussion by highlighting the Trump administration’s renewed focus on religious freedom, referencing Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the 2025 International Religious Freedom Summit. He noted President Trump’s executive order to eliminate anti-Christian bias, appointing Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the effort, and the launch of the White House Faith Office, headed by Paula White Kane.


Joshua Matriciana reflected on his Judeo-Christian upbringing, expressing concern about America’s moral decline and the erosion of values in the electoral system. Leo Zacky praised Senator Katie Britt’s support of the faith office and noted its outreach efforts, including distributing over 103,000 pounds of food and serving 84,000 meals.


Leo outlined the office’s priorities: supporting faith-based adoption and foster care, promoting religious liberty, and encouraging partnerships between religious groups and federal agencies. Eddie and Joshua emphasized the need to restore Christian values as a foundation for national morality.


Joshua proposed that faith-based organizations take a more active role in addressing societal issues like homelessness and adoption. Leo cautioned against government funding misuse and stressed that tax dollars should benefit U.S. citizens first.


The conversation shifted to health and lifestyle, with Leo comparing sugar intake in the U.S. (126 grams daily) to Japan (58 grams). Joshua agreed, identifying processed sugar as a major health concern and credited RFK Jr. for spotlighting it. The hosts then discussed “blue zones”—regions known for longevity—highlighting the influence of culture, family, and faith on wellness.


Leo introduced the debate over religion in public education, referencing a Supreme Court case about Oklahoma’s proposed Catholic virtual school. He and Joshua expressed disappointment in Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s role and discussed broader implications for church-state separation.


Joshua concluded by stating that many societal problems are deliberate, designed to remove God and weaken the family unit, warning that the cultural and moral decay is being advanced through intentional agendas.

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Starring: Eddie Floyd , Shanimal Lawson, Leo Zacky