The Riley Gaines Show

Over the weekend, two very different stories about womanhood and motherhood went viral: Emily Ratajkowski’s raw reflections on birth, divorce, sexuality, and single motherhood, and the continued cultural debate around Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm, a mother of nine, entrepreneur, and homemaker.

In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley breaks down what these two women represent in today’s conversation about feminism, family, identity, and fulfillment. Why is one version of female “agency” often praised, while another is dismissed as regressive or performative? And what message does that send to young women trying to understand marriage, motherhood, career, faith, and purpose?

Riley explores the contrast between a life centered on self-definition and one rooted in family, sacrifice, legacy, and contentment — and asks the bigger question: what are we teaching young women to value most?
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Steve Eubanks joins The Riley Gaines Show to discuss the growing Christian revival inside American sports — from college softball players boldly sharing their faith, to NFL, MLB, NBA, and golf stars using their platforms to talk about Christ.

Riley and Steve dive into why the COVID era changed athletes, how media outlets treat Christian and conservative viewpoints, why softball has become such a powerful example of public faith, and why sports gambling may be one of the biggest threats to the integrity of athletics today.

Steve also discusses his book Godball, the rise of outspoken Christian athletes, and why sports may be one of the last true meritocracies in American culture.
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Riley Gaines is joined by Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, for a timely conversation about women’s sports, Title IX, and the Supreme Court cases that could shape whether states may keep sex-based athletic protections in place.

Riley and Jennifer break down what Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. could mean for female athletes, why a favorable ruling may still leave major state-by-state battles ahead, and how cultural pressure affects athletes, brands, and public figures. They also discuss Nike’s history with female athletes, the role of male and female sports leaders in speaking out, and why Jennifer believes brands can help shift the conversation.

Plus, Jennifer shares what gives her hope, what’s next for XX-XY Athletics, and why the fight for women’s sports continues beyond the courtroom.
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Independent journalist Nick Sortor joins Riley Gaines to break down the Austin Metcalf case, the Karmelo Anthony trial, the 35-year sentence, and how the story became a national flashpoint over race, media narratives, and online activism.

In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley and Nick discuss what happened at the Frisco, Texas track meet, what witnesses said under oath, why the case exploded online, how politicians and celebrities responded, and what Nick saw while reporting from the courthouse. They also cover independent journalism, protest coverage, AI-generated political ads, X as a breaking-news platform, and why victims often disappear when politics takes over.

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Riley covers culture, politics, sports, motherhood, media narratives, and the biggest stories shaping America.
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Anne Wilson joins Riley Gaines to talk about her new book Rebel, what it means to follow Jesus when the world walks the other way, and why she refuses to water down her faith in the country music industry.

In this conversation, Anne opens up about losing her brother, finding peace through grief, standing firm in Christian conviction, navigating politics and public backlash, modesty, identity, burnout, rest, and why young women need the courage to be set apart.

Anne also shares behind-the-scenes stories from touring, crossing over between Christian and country music, performing at the Grand Ole Opry, and the message she hopes readers take from Rebel.
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