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The Illinois Family Spotlight highlights specific cultural or political issues which our listeners need to be aware of. Our discussions are informed by a biblical worldview that helps expose the lies and distortions promulgated within secular culture. We interview policy experts and scholars whose knowledge and insights help listeners form a wiser worldview.
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Chris Brodhead is a Chicago based filmmaker and entrepreneur. The Chris Brodhead Show will detail a wide range of specific strategies that will aid your quest in creating great art.
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There is no doubt that Indonesia, with over 17,000 islands stretched across a vast archipelago, is a complex country. And not far away is Australia, a large continent equally rich in natural resources. But they say there are no two neighbours in the world as different as Australia and Indonesia and we’d like to help bridge the gap. Join international affairs enthusiasts Nurina Savitri and Samantha Yap to chat about a diverse range of topics that shape the politics, culture and society in Aus ...
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What is Going on In The Illinois School Districts? (IFS #430)
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This week, Monte is joined by Illinois Family Institute’s David Smith to talk with Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois. They are an uncancelable force putting the spotlight on Illinois school districts to erase DEI initiatives and protect children from mental health screenings, graphic sex education and title IX violations.… Continue Reading…
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Darwinism and ‘Death with Dignity’ | Dr. Mark Zumhagen (IFS #429)
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Today’s spotlight is on Dr. Mark Zumhagen and his presentation at Illinois Family Institute’s forum on Assisted Suicide, which was hosted by Lake County Right to Life. Dr. Zumhagen is an IFI board member and a family medicine physician with 4 decades of practice under his belt. In 2009, he co-founded Fearfully & Wonderfully Made in Orland Park, whe…
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May Madness in Illinois Legislature (IFS #428)
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It’s May madness time in the Illinois General Assembly, and on Spotlight today, we’re asking IFI lobbyist David Curtin what to expect our legislature to churn out this month. May madness is a term coined by Curtin to describe the chaos that ensues in Springfield before the lawmakers adjurn for the summer. Anything could happen.… Continue Reading…
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HB 2827 From the Perspective of a Lawyer | Guest: James Odom (IFS #427)
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In this episode of Spotlight, IFI’s attorney breaks down the legal ramifications homeschoolers face if HB 2827 is passed, and how we can conquer it in court if it becomes law.… Continue Reading
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Pray for Life | Guest: Catharine Walker (IFS #426)
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Organizers are gearing up for the Fall 40 days for life prayer campaign after a successful spring effort that included a rally across from the planned parenthood facility in Aurora. Catharine Walker spoke with Steve Carlin at that prayer rally, and has some encouraging words for pro life prayer warriors.… Continue Reading…
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Hospice and The End of Life Options Act (IFS #425)
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Illinois could legalize assisted suicide. The End of Life Options Act gives doctors the greenlight to perscribe death-causing drugs to adult patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. Life leaders warn that legal suicide in Illinois will eventually be expanded to cover people with non terminal conditions and even children. Following a testimony du…
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Assisted Suicide Targets People With Disabilities | Guest: Riley Spreadbury (IFS #424)
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A leader in the disability community has said that the End of Life Options Act puts disabled people at greater risk of being coerced into seeking assisted suicide. Riley Spreadbury, with the Disability Resource Center in Joliet, testified against assisted suicide before the State Senate committee, and shares her perspective with Spotlight in this e…
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The Dangers of ‘The Homeschool Act’ from the Viewpoint of an Attorney | Guest: Will Estrada (IFS #423)
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If HB 2827 passes, there are going to be additional bills introduced in subsequent years. ~ Will Estrada During the Illinois Christian Home Educator’s (ICHE) Cherry Pie Day in Springfield, IL, Monte Larrick asked Homeschool Legal Defense Association’s (HSLDA) Senior Counsel Will Estrada about the dangers of HB 2827. This episode includes Key points…
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Illinois home educators are rallying against the “Homeschool Act.” HB 2827 will stifle IL homeschoolers with regulations that, if not fully complied with, will lead to hefty fines, and even jail time. Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) are helping to lead the charge against this legislation. Kirk Smith, executive director of ICHE joins Monte …
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Legal Suicide in Illinois: Are There Repercussions? | Guest: Bob Gilligan (IFS #421)
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Monte is joined by Bob Gilligan with Catholic Conference of Illinois outside the Chicago hearing of pro-suicide legislation.… Continue Reading
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Homeschoolers Summit! | Guest: Latasha Fields (IFS #420)
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Attend the Chicago Home Educator’s Summit! In this episode, Caesor LeFlore (aka Bishop of Truth) talks to Latasha Fields of the Christian Home Educators Support System about their exciting event happening on March 29th.… Continue Reading
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Legislative Update | Guest: IFI Lobbyist David Curtin (IFS #419)
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In this edition of Spotoight, we feature IFI’s lobbyist David Curtin giving an update about what happened in Springfield last week.… Continue Reading
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COVID Was a CON | Dr. Mark Zumhagen (IFS #418)
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We’re highlighting Dr. Zumhagen’s remarks at IFI’s 2024 COVID Forum, held at Families of Faith in Channahon, IL. Dr. Zumhagen is a family medicine physician, with nearly 4 decades in practice in the medical field. In 2009, he cofounded Fearfully & Wonderfully Made,a wholisitic and nutritionally based center in Orland Park. In this episode, you wil …
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Pro-Life Powerhouse Episodes | Nancy Valko & Scott Klusendorf (IFS #417)
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In this edition of Spotlight, we hear highlights from interviews with pro life heros regarding Illinois and pro suicide legislation. Nancy Valko served for more than fifty years as a registered nurse, and is the spokeswoman for the National Association of Pro Life Nurses. Scott Klusendorf travels throughout the United States and Canada training pro…
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Cultural Cataclysm & Advancing the Truth | Doug Wilson (IFS #416)
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During the Illinois Family Institute 2015 Faith Family & Freedom Banquet, Pastor Doug Wilson challenged Christians to join the fight for sanity, common sense and morality–specifically here in Illinois. His remarks are timeless and encouraging for believers today. Pastor Wilson preaches at Christ Church in Moscow, ID, and is senior fellow of theolog…
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Education is Possible | Guest: LaTasha Fields (IFS #415)
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Pator Caesar LeFlore hosts Spotlight today to highlight the work and ministry of LaTasha Fields, an 18-year home educator and passionate advocate for parental rights, education, and community empowerment.… Continue Reading
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We’re highlighting remarks from multiple different podcasts and events over the years in this episode, including Dr. Karl Benzio, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, and more!… Continue Reading
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Missing Migrant Children, Pro-Sex Offender Legislation, & a Parents Rights Toolkit | Tom Hampson (IFS #411)
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Tom Hampson is an Air Force veteran, where he served as an Intelligence analyst in Western Europe. He also served as an Chief Investigator for the Illinois Legislative Investigating Commission and served on the Chicago Crime Commission as a board member. His work as an investigator prompted him to establish the Truth Alliance Foundation (TAF) and t…
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Gender Affirming Care & Pritzker’s ‘Trump Proofing’ of Illinois | Guest: Thomas Hampson (IFS #410)
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In this edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick discuss how IL Gov JB Pritzker is “Trump Proofing” Illinois by doubling down on gender affirming care in the state.… Continue Reading
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Assisted Suicide Coming to Illinois (IFS #409)
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Today’s Spotlight is featuring remarks given by Dr. Stephen Smart (yes that’s really his last name) at an IFI forum in 2024. The subject? Legalized doctor-assisted suicide. Dr. Stephen Smart is a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois college of medicine, and is in private practice at the Springfield clinic in Peoria…
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Hopeful and Pro Life: Catherine Walker (IFS #408)
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40 Days for Life activist Catherine Walker spoke outside of Illinois’ Flossmoor Planned Parenthood. Ms. Walker is a post abortive pro life warrior, dedicated to helping women by being a sidewalk counselor and in this edition of spotlight, shares how she sees a positive impact in her community as a result.… Continue Reading…
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Pro Life With a Purpose | Guest: Frank Pavone (IFS #407)
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We are featuring keynote remarks given by Frank Pavone during Southside Pregnancy Center’s 2024 banquet. Rev. Pavone serves as the national director of Priests For Life and president of the National Pro-Life Religious Counsel and pastoral director of Rachel’s Vineyard. … Continue Reading
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Should Illinois Legalize Assisted Suicide? (IFS #405)
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Today we’re placing the spotlight on Dr. Benjamin German and his professional take on Illinois’ efforts to legalize doctor-assisted suicide. Dr. German is a primary caregiver in the Lawndale Christian Health Center on Chicago’s West side, and also an Illinois Representative in the Academy of Medical Ethics, the biomedical arm of the Christian Medic…
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In this edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick talks with Caesor LeFlore, pastor of Spirit of Liberty Church, founder of Good Soil, Good Seed and Executive Director of Public School Exit.… Continue Reading
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Feed & Love My Sheep | Guest: Rev. Elmer Harris (IFS #403)
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In this edition of Spotlight, Monte is joined be Reverend Elmer Harris, pastor emeritus of Second Baptist Church in Joliet, serves as a chaplain for the Bolingbrook police department, and ministers to hundreds of people in his community through the Blessing Table, a food pantry to aid people in need.… Continue Reading…
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The Price Tag of Sex | Pam Stenzel Keynote (IFS #402)
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In this edition, keynote remarks from Pam Stenzel during Illiana Right To Life‘s 2024 Fall Banquet. Stenzel has been a pro life advocate since the early 1980’s and currently runs 4 pregnancy resource centers in Florida. She is also the author of the book “Sex Has a Price Tag” and co author of the book “Nobody Told Me: What You Need to Know About th…
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The Results Are In: Election Breakdown (IFS #401)
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Monte and Dave Smith discuss what happened last Tuesday, Trump’s positive policy changes on protecting children and families, how Priztker promised to make Illinois “Trump-proof” and how Christians residing in this blue state can stay encouraged.… Continue Reading
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Banned Books Week & Parents’ Concerns | Guest: Thomas Hampson (IFS #400)
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The week of September 22nd was announced as banned book week as proclaimed by the American Library Association. Thomas Hampson wrote an article for IFI about it. The concerns that parents have about inappropriate books being placed in the children’s section of the library is not void. To read more from Thomas Hampson, click here.… Continue Reading…
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Vote Jim Marter for 14th Congressional District (IFS Bonus Episode)
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Jim Marter is a Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District,and he believes our future is bright if we rein in big government, return to American freedoms and principles and send wise and knowledgeable, servant-leaders to Washington. In this special edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick talks with James Marter about wha…
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Monte Larrick and David Smith, executive director of the Illinois Family Institute, discuss why there are no rusty swords on the battle field of the public square, and how it is our duties as Christians to vote.… Continue Reading
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Toxic Empathy, Christian Empathy & Voting: Allie Beth Stuckey (IFS #398)
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Today we’re featuring Allie Beth Sutckey’s keynote address at IFI’s 2024 faith, family and freedom banquet. Stuckey is a Christian, wife, mother, and hit podcast host of the show “Relatable.” In this keynote, she breaks down her catchphrase for us: politics matter because policies matter because people matter. Watch IFI’s interview with Allie Beth …
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The Eclipse of God in America: Guest | Dr. Erwin Lutzer (IFS #397)
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Dr. Lutzer is the pastor emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago, you can hear his lectures and teachings on Moody Radio. He is the author of nigh on countless highly acclaimed books, including The Church in Babylon, When a Nation Forgets God, and most recently, The Eclipse of God. In this episode, Monte Larrick asks Lutzer about his new book and w…
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323,000 Children Missing? | Guest: Thomas Hampson (IFS #396)
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In this episode, Monte Larrick discusses with Thomas Hampson where the children who come to America’s borders are now, the illegal alien predicament in our country, and more. Hamosn is the founder of the Freedom Alliance Foundation, and is a journalist for the Illinois Family Institute. To read his documentation about the missing children, click he…
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In this episode, Monte Larrick interviews Catherine Walker, who works with 40 Days For Life. To sign up for a prayer shift, click here.… Continue Reading
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Live Up to America’s God Given Freedoms | Guest: Anni Cyrus (IFS #394)
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“As Christians our freedoms are given to us by God, not man. So why are we so afraid of man taking them away? Where is our faith? It is our duty as Christians to speak the truth and deliver the truth. . .we need to look into the level of faith we have lost in order to gain the popularity of our society.” ~Anni Cyrus Anni Cyrus fled from Iran as a t…
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Praying Outside of an Abortion Clinic is Terrorism? | Guest: David Shestokas (IFS #393)
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In this episode, Monte Larrick converses with David Shestokas about how pro-life activists in Illinois have been targeted by a candidate of the Cook County State’s Attorney position, about the general election coming up, and much more. To purchase David Shestokas’ books, click here and here.… Continue Reading…
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Building The Right Worldview: Ken Ham (IFS #392)
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Ken Ham is the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis and it’s two popular attractions: The Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum. He’s an author and the #1 expert on the topic of Biblical creation. Today we feature a lecture he presented at the 2024 ICHE convention where he discussed how to build the right worldview to understand the world correctl…
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No Neutral Position | Ken Ham Keynote (IFS)
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“The Bible says you’re either for Christ or against. You either walk in darkness or in light. You gather or scatter. You build your house on the rock or you build your house on the sand. There is no such thing as a neutral position.” ~Ken Ham For this edition, we feature Ken Ham’s keynote remarks at the 2024 ICHE convention. Ham hosts the daily rad…
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We’re featuring remarks from the Go Public for Pro Life rally, organized by Vision 2020. It was held across the street from the Planned Parenthood mill in Aurora, Illinois. Julie Garofalo is the executive director of the women’s crisis pregnancy center called Waterleaf across the street from that very same Planned Parenthood, Matt Yonke of the Pro …
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Impacting Voters: Election Intergrity in Illinois (IFS #391)
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Carol Davis is with Illinois Conservative Union and is the head of the Illinois Election Intergrity Program. She joins Monte to discuss the impact of mail-in ballots, the mess of our Illinois election system, how illegal immigrants are flooding our voter rolls, and voting strategies.… Continue Reading…
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Could New Illinois Be Just What Illinois Needs? (IFS #390)
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In this episode, Monte Larrick discusses a brilliant plan concocted by G.H. Merritt, founder of the project New Illinois… Continue Reading
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We want to encourage churches to host a special prayer gathering on September 25th or 26th – an event dedicated to humbly seeking God in prayer for our state and nation. In the spirit of corporate repentance, acknowledging our offenses before God as a nation, it is wise to prayerfully appeal to God, asking Him to forgive our national sins and to he…
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Babylon & Christianity: Martyn Iles (IFS #388)
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This episode features remarks given by Martyn Iles at the 2024 ICHE convention. Iles is an attorney and the chief ministry officer at Answers in Genesis. He touches on Babylon – the place – Babylon – the metaphor – and how we as believers can live a Christ-empowered life in a culture that opposes God.… Continue Reading…
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A Better America: Larry Elder, Allen West & Others On Building Back Our Country (IFS #387)
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We’re highlighting a news conference held during the 2023 Black Conservative SUmmit in Tinley Park, IL. You’ll hear from Dr. Eric Wallace, Robert Woodsen, Ken Blackwell, Larry Eldar and Lt. Col. Allen West in this episode on how to build a better America. To see these leaders in person, get tickets for the 2024 Black Conservative summit by clicking…
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Doctor-Assisted Suicide From the Perspective of a Doctor (IFS #386)
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Today we’re placing the spotlight on Dr. Benjamin German and his professional take on Illinois’ efforts to legalize doctor-assisted suicide. Dr. German is a primary caregiver in the Lawndale Christian Health Center on Chicago’s West side, and also an Illinois Representative in the Academy of Medical Ethics, the biomedical arm of the Christian Medic…
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Creation and Culture: A Conversation With Ken Ham (IFS #385)
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Ken Ham is the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis and it’s two popular attractions: The Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum. He’s an author and the #1 expert on the topic of Biblical creation. He joins Monte Larrick for an interview at the 2024 Illinois Christian Home Educators conference.… Continue Reading…
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Love Thy Body: A Nancy Pearcy Presentation (IFS #384)
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We live in an age where public figures cannot say what a woman is, and by implication of course, that means they cannot say what a man is. ~Nancy Pearcy We’re featuring Nancy Pearcy’s presentation regarding her bestselling, critically acclaimed book about gender dysphoria, titled “Love Thy Body.” Pearcy is professor and scholar in resident at Houst…
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Freedom: How our Founders Viewed it (IFS #383)
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For this Independence Day week, we highlight a lecture expounding on how the founding fathers envisioned our country and how our freedoms should be used. Former state representative Peter Breen addresses what is occurring in our culture from the perspective of the executive Vice President and Head of Litigation for the Thomas More Society.… Continu…
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“How Can You Mess with Success?” A Conversation about Homeschooling (IFS#382)
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In this episode, Monte Larrick conducts his annual interview with ICHE’s executive director: Kirk Smith. The two go over why it’s so important to prioritize home discipleship over academics, threats to homeschooling in Springfield, how to avoid problematic curriculim, and much more. For more information, go to iche.org.… Continue Reading…
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If you google the name Dr. Scott Lively, you will be harrunged by a multitude of centers and institutes calling him a fear mongerer and a homophobe. Well in this episode, we hear his true story. We’re featuring highlights from Dr. Scott Lively’s presentation during IFI’s 2024 “Recovering Manhood” worldview conference.… Continue Reading…
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