Fired for Her Faith? | The Paige Rogers Case & Religious Freedom at Work

Can you lose your job simply for answering a question about your Christian beliefs? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I sit down with Cliff Martin, attorney for First Liberty Institute, to discuss the high-profile religious freedom case involving Paige Rogers, a Kentucky barista who alleges she was fired after responding to coworkers' questions about her biblical beliefs on marriage. Together we examine what happened, the legal protections afforded under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and why the Supreme Court's landmark Groff v. DeJoy decision may reshape religious liberty in the American workplace. We also discuss the growing tension between religious expression and corporate culture, the meaning of "undue hardship" and practical guidance for Christians who desire to live out their faith with both conviction and grace at work. Whether you're an employer, employee, pastor or simply concerned about religious liberty in America, this conversation provides important legal insights and practical wisdom for navigating an increasingly challenging cultural landscape. 📘 Get my latest book Bold Not Belligerent on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 💭 A different way to reflect this week: ·       Would I have the courage to graciously stand by my convictions if it cost me professionally? ·       Am I known for speaking truth with both conviction and genuine kindness? 📌 In this episode, we discuss: ✅ What happened in the Paige Rogers religious discrimination case  ✅ Why she says she was fired after answering coworkers' questions  ✅ The significance of the Supreme Court's Groff v. DeJoy decision  ✅ How Title VII protects religious employees  ✅ What "undue hardship" now means under federal law  ✅ The growing conflict between religious liberty and corporate culture  ✅ Practical advice for Christians navigating difficult workplace conversations  ✅ Why due process matters in employment decisions  ✅ How to stand for your faith without becoming combative  ✅ What this case could mean for the future of religious freedom in America 📢 TAKE ACTION: 📖 Read Matthew 5:10-16 and Colossians 4:5-6 this week.  🙏 Pray for believers facing pressure to compromise their convictions at work.  🤝 Look for opportunities to demonstrate both excellence and kindness in your workplace.  📚 Learn your rights regarding religious accommodations under federal law.  💡 Remember that conviction and compassion are not opposites—they're both part of faithful Christian witness. 🔗 Connect with Cliff Martin & First Liberty Institute: 🌐 First Liberty Institute: https://firstliberty.org  📚 Religious Liberty Resources: https://firstliberty.org/resources/  ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstLibertyInstitute  📱 X: https://x.com/firstliberty_ 🔗 Follow Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/  📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial  📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial  𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🙌 Subscribe for conversations on faith, culture, leadership, religious liberty, constitutional rights, apologetics, and navigating today's most important issues with wisdom and conviction. #ReligiousFreedom #PaigeRogers #HiramSasser #FirstLiberty #PeterDemos #FaithAndWork #ChristianWorldview #ReligiousLiberty #TitleVII #SupremeCourt #FaithAndCulture #UncommonSensePodcast #WorkplaceRights