The Standing for Freedom Center’s premiere event, which will be held in Liberty University’s brand-new Champion Center, will also feature Riley Gaines, Nick Freitas, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Isabel Brown, Billboard Chris, and many more.
Registration for Freedom Uncensored 2026 is now open. The theme for this year’s event is “America is Worth Saving,” and attendees will hear from some of the boldest and most thoughtful conservative voices on October 23-24, 2026.
The Standing for Freedom Center has held Freedom Uncensored annually since 2020, and this year’s event, which is being held in Liberty University’s brand-new Champion Center, promises to be its biggest yet. This year’s lineup of speakers will discuss the most critical issues facing our nation, encouraging the audience to stand boldly to defend life, liberty, and truth in the public square.
The conference begins at 6 p.m. on Friday evening and continues through Saturday, concluding with the Freedom Uncensored Gala on Saturday evening, where Dr. Ben Carson will deliver the keynote speech.
The weekend will also feature a vendor and sponsor showcase for attendees to visit organizations who champion and support conservative Christian values. Our platinum sponsors include Real Life Network and Equipping the Persecuted, with additional sponsorships provided by Seven Weeks Coffee, Patriot Academy, EveryLife, Revelation Gold Group, The Leadership Institute, Brave Books, and TPUSA Faith.
Our featured speakers this year include:
Erika Kirk — The widow of the late Charlie Kirk, who was martyred in 2025 for his willingness to go out and speak biblical truth, Erika now serves as chairwoman and CEO of Charlie’s organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA), which champions open debate and advocates for Christian and conservative values on high school, college, and university campuses across America.
Dr. Ben Carson — Dr. Carson, who first became nationally known as a groundbreaking pediatric neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, is a former U.S. presidential candidate who served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the first Trump administration. He is a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, acclaimed author, and the co-founder of the Carson Scholars Fund. Today, he serves as the chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, which works to strengthen the bonds that hold our country together by promoting conservative, common sense solutions to the issues facing America.
Riley Gaines — Riley is one of the most prominent figures working to protect women’s sports from male intrusion. A 12-time All-American swimmer, Riley began standing up for women’s safety, privacy, and equal opportunities in sports after she was forced to share a podium and a locker room with male swimmer Will (Lia) Thomas. Today, she is an Independent Women’s Forum ambassador and hosts the “Gaines for Girls” podcast for Outkick.
Billboard Chris — Chris Elston, as he is also known, is a father and activist who seeks to end the practice of child gender mutilation by holding street conversations, lobbying national legislatures for legal bans, standing up for free speech, and providing effective tools and strategies for parents trying to protect their children.
Leigh Allyn-Baker — A well-known conservative activist and actress who starred in hit television shows like the Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie,” Leigh-Allyn first hit the political spotlight after her speech before a Tennessee school board criticizing COVID mask mandates went viral. Today, she is a major voice on key cultural issues, such as motherhood, cancel culture, medical freedom, and navigating Hollywood.
Lucas Miles — Lucas serves as senior director of TPUSA Faith, senior pastor of Nfluence Church in Indiana, and president of the Nfluence Network. He also hosts the “Strong Church” podcast and is the author of The Christian Left and The Pagan Threat, calling on Christians to fortify their faith and defend American principles.
Isabel Brown — A Daily Wire personality and host of “The Isabel Brown Show,” Isabel is passionate about reaching Gen Z with the truth, sharing her perspective as a new wife and mom, and tackling the most important issues in culture, science, politics, and faith.
Shane Winnings — Shane is a preacher and the CEO and Chairman of Promise Keepers, a national men’s organization that encourages men to serve the Lord and live in purity.
Nick Freitas — Nick is a Green Beret combat veteran of the Iraq War and a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, where he advocated for limited government and Second Amendment rights. He is currently the host of the “Making the Argument” podcast where he critiques progressive policies and argues for conservative ones.
Tim Barton: Barton is the President of WallBuilders, an organization dedicated to teaching America’s forgotten history and heroes, emphasizing the moral, Christian, and constitutional foundation on which our nation was built.
A.J. Hurley: A.J. is the Director of White Rose Resistance’s Activism Department. White Rose Resistance was founded after Roe v. Wade and seeks to educate Americans on the horrors of abortion.
Kevin Freeman: Kevin is the host of “Economic War Room” and “Pirate Money Radio” and has written numerous bestselling books about economic warfare.
Bob McEwen: The Honorable Bob McEwen served six terms in Congress representing the state of Ohio, served on the House Select Committee on Intelligence, and is the former executive director for the Council for National Policy.
William J. Federer: The president of American Minute, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America’s noble heritage, Bill is also a best-selling author, nationally known speaker, and a frequent guest on high-profile television and radio programs.
Rick Green: Rick is the founder of Patriot Academy, whose mission is to “equip and educate a generation of citizen leaders to champion the cause of freedom and truth in every sector of society.”
Also returning this year will be the popular Gen Z panel discussion, which will be moderated by Bethany Miller, director of communications with the National Religious Broadcasters and the managing editor of The Conservateur. The panel will feature Gen Z content creators Jaden Heard, Abigail DeJarnett, Grant May, and Allen Moro.
There will also be three Breakout Sessions:
- “Voting in Virginia: What’s at Stake?” with The Family Foundation.
- “How You Can Fight for Freedom?”, a training session with The Leadership Institute.
- “From Calling to Company: Turning God-given vision into a thriving business,” a panel featuring Anton Krecic from 7 Weeks Coffee and Sarah Gabel Siefert from EveryLife.
Students and the general public can now register to attend. To learn more and get tickets before they sell out, visit here.
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