Who is The Freedom Matters Podcast?
Birthed out of conservative activism in Tennessee, The Freedom Matters Podcast provides content with a mission to preserve and promote conservative values rooted in our Constitution and our faith.
Grounded in the truth.
Based in the heart of Tennessee, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the principles of individual liberty, limited government, and free enterprise that have made our nation great. The best content is grounded in the truth. To us, that means conducting exhaustive research, presenting facts in a straightforward manner, and encouraging honest dialogue. It means challenging prevailing narratives with a dedication to authenticity and integrity. Through our conservative lens, we aim to provide our listeners with an informed perspective that stands unwavering amidst a rapidly changing media landscape.
We present an unapologetically Christian worldview.
Faith in Scripture: We place the Bible at the center. It is the divinely inspired and inerrant word of God. Every aspect of life, thought, and morality is filtered through biblical teachings.
Centrality of Christ: The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most pivotal event in human history. Christ’s teachings guide moral behavior, personal decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.
Moral Absolutism: Right and wrong are defined by God’s standards as laid out in the Bible, not relative to cultural or individual perspectives. We stand firmly on biblical truths.
An obligation to our future and posterity.
The Freedom Matters Podcast stands at the intersection of talk and tangible action. Our belief is that words, while powerful, are only the starting point; they must be followed by decisive actions that echo our commitment to the principles we hold dear.
In an age where values seem fluid and often dictated by the popular tide, conservative principles grounded in tradition, personal responsibility, and individual liberty require not just acknowledgment, but active preservation. This means not only creating content that educates and informs but also mobilizing efforts to support policies and initiatives that reflect these values. Whether that’s championing educational programs, supporting local candidates who uphold these principles, or rallying community involvement, our actions define our commitment.
Our duty extends beyond the here and now. The generations that come after us will inherit the world we leave behind. This means not just preserving conservative values, but actively instilling them in our youth, fostering leadership that is rooted in these principles, and building institutions that can carry the torch forward.
Our Hosts.
KEVIN KOOKOGEY
Co-Host
Kevin Kookogey is Chairman of the Board for Citizens for Renewing America, a 501(c)(4) national advocacy organization as well as Chairman of the Board for Tennessee Stands. As a former Chair of the Williamson County Republican Party and candidate for US Senate, Kevin has been a leading voice on conservative issues in Tennessee for quite sometime, including fending off the IRS from a targeted attack on his own conservative nonprofit in a 2013 court decision Linchpins of Liberty v. United States, garnering a formal apology from the IRS. Kevin is no stranger to fighting government overreach and continues those efforts as a co-host of The Freedom Matters Podcast.
GARY HUMBLE
Co-Host
Gary Humble is the Executive Director for Tennessee Stands, the state's largest grassroots conservative organization tackling medical freedom, election integrity, education, and engaging in fierce opposition to government overreach. Gary was a first-time candidate for Tennessee State Senate in 2022 garnering 49% of the vote against a 16-year incumbent. In addition to politics, Gary is a small business owner, Bible college graduate and former pastor in vocational ministry. Gary continues with his passion for the Constitution and a Christian worldview as a co-host of The Freedom Matters Podcast. He and his wife are raising three children in Williamson County.