In this thought-provoking episode of Liberty Round Table Live (10/15/2025), host Sam Bushman is joined by special guests Eldon Stahl and Sheriff Richard Mack. Together, they tackle the pressing question: Can government truly replace the church when it comes to compassion and charity? The panel explores the ongoing government shutdown, the role of faith-based organizations in supporting communities, and the dangers of relying on federal aid over local, church-led initiatives.

Key Topics & Timestamps:

• [0:00] Show introduction, today’s theme, and guest lineup
• [0:38] The government shutdown: dysfunction, deadlock, and its real impact
• [3:21] Why government “shutdowns” aren’t what they seem
• [6:01] The case for churches and philanthropists stepping up (WIC, SNAP, and more)
• [7:11] Guest Eldon Stahl joins: True charity vs. government “charity”
• [8:51] The role of private groups, billionaires, and local action
• [10:02] Headlines: “Let the church and private charity feed America again”
• [11:00] The biblical and constitutional argument for faith-based compassion
• [13:20] How churches and the private sector can end dependency
• [14:45] Expanding health sharing ministries and local solutions
• [16:28] Tax breaks, donations, and shifting aid to the private sector
• [21:27] The shutdown’s effect on essential services and the need for single-issue bills
• [26:40] Bears, break-ins, and the importance of caring for neighbors
• [30:00] Government layoffs, “reduction in force,” and bureaucratic bloat
• [32:20] FBI, church targeting, and the need for accountability (Cash Patel, Fauci, and more)
• [40:00] Final thoughts: Faith, freedom, and the call for local action

Call to Action: If you believe in the power of faith, family, and community, now is the time to get involved! Support your local church, volunteer, or donate to organizations making a real difference. Share this episode, join the conversation, and help restore compassion and charity to its rightful place—led by people, not bureaucracy. Visit lovingliberty.net for more episodes and resources.