Jared Bridges
<p>Jared Bridges is editor-in-chief of The Washington Stand. He also serves as vice president for brand advancement at Family Research Council, where he oversees continuity and consistency for FRC’s message across its various platforms. He holds a B.S. in Communications from the University of Tennessee, and a M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jared lives in Virginia with his wife and children and serves as an elder in his local church.</p>
December 23, 2025
On today's program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd District, discusses President Trump's upcoming White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and concerns over Iranian missile exercises. He also reflects on his trip to Nigeria and the ongoing persecution there, as well as the movement to launch a Sharia-free caucus in America. Mike Berry, Executive Director of External Affairs & Senior Counsel, shares insights into a lawsuit regarding an Arizona man who was threatened with arrest for sharing his Christian faith and unpacks the Constitutionality of Christmas displays in the public square. Dr. John Sorensen, President & CEO of Evangelism Explosion, encourages Christians to consider how they may participate in Christ's call to share the good news of the gospel message, especially as we head into the holidays. Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, and Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, review the top news stories for The Washington Stand in 2025 and the impact of the publication's coverage.
December 25, 2025
On this special Christmas Day program, we are stepping back from the news and the business of Washington, D.C., for an unscripted, free-wheeling conversation about faith, family, and freedom - the core values FRC works to defend so that we can freely celebrate days like today. Joining us are familiar voices from The Washington Stand, Casey Harper, Suzanne Bowdey, Jared Bridges, and Sarah Holliday. Travis Weber and Quena Gonzalez from FRC's Policy and Government Affairs team, along with Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin and Ken Blackwell share about their work and favorite Christmas memories.
December 22, 2025
On today's program: Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, shares the latest developments on the Venezuelan blockade, current tensions in Israel, and what we can anticipate Congress will address in 2026. Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, comments on the anticipated disarmament of Hamas, as promised by President Trump. Dr. Gerald McDermott, Distinguished Professor of Theology at Jerusalem Seminary, discusses why Christians should stand with Israel in an era of growing anti-Semitism, what the Bible says about the land God gave to Israel, and a thoughtful response to replacement theology. Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, covers the latest conversations on Artificial Intelligence regulations in our worldview segment.
September 18, 2025
On today's program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reflects on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords in light of the conflict in Gaza and whether Congress is headed for a government shutdown. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 8th District, discusses the Democrats' refusal to work with Republicans on a government funding bill, as well as revelations that Biden's DOJ targeted dozens of Christians and conservatives. Dr. Andrew Bostom, Author of "Sharia Versus Freedom: The Legacy of Islamic Totalitarianism," reacts to the firestorm in Dearborn, Michigan, after the Muslim mayor said Christians were "not welcome" in the city. Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, debate AG Pam Bondi's troubling comments on "hate speech" and the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show after his offensive comments about Charlie Kirk.