The Better Boy Scouts & Apologetics Made Simple

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

In this special episode of Spotlight, you will hear from two special speakers. Held at Olivet Nazarene University, the 2026 Illinois Christian Educator’s Conference featured a host of keynote speakers that inspired faithfulness and excellence in the younger generation.

Carl Kerby, one of the event’s keynotes, represented Reasons for Hope, a non-profit apologetics ministry designed to equip Christians with real answers to hard questions.

Kelly Love, another featured keynote speaker, works as the National Sales Director with Trail Life USA, a Christian alternative to the compromised Boy Scouts.… Continue Reading

House Republicans: Kids’ Shows Need Warning Labels

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

On July 13^th, 47 U.S. House members wrote a letter to Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

In this letter, House members strongly supported the FCC’s review of parental guidelines for TV shows meant for children:

“American children and families are under attack. Parents deserve full transparency from television and streaming services regarding unwanted sexual content in programming rated for children, and it is our intention to provide them with the tools and information they need to make informed choices for their families.”

Is Biology That Hard?

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

On July 14^th, the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing that was titled, “Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools.”

United States Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) pressed two medical school deans, Dr. Sam Hawgood and Dr. Steve Dubinett, on whether or not men can get pregnant. You would think that the question would be extremely easy to answer.

No, men cannot get pregnant.… Continue Reading

The Program Preparing Young Adults to Lead with Faith and the Conference You Don’t Want to Miss

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

In this episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, Pastor Ceasar LeFlore dissects the broken government education system. Getting children out of Illinois public schools is no longer optional– it is necessary for their spiritual, academic, and emotional well-being.

You will also learn about an upcoming banquet that is being hosted by Pastor LeFlore, Pulling the Fire Alarm on America’s Burning Schools. To register, click here.

Later on, you will hear from Dr.… Continue Reading

Judge Denies Tyler Robinson’s Plea to Remove Death Penalty

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

On Monday, July 6, 2026, preliminary hearings started taking place in regard to Charlie Kirk’s assassination case.

Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin, and his defense team, requested that the death penalty be removed from consideration in his trial. The defense’s request was in response to prosecutor Christopher Ballard’s comment to the media about having “ample evidence” to prove Robinson’s guilt, in what the defense claimed was a violation of a gag order.… Continue Reading

From Bible Study to Global Politics: The Crucial Role of Christians in Defending Israel

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

In this edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, IFI’s David Smith has a timely discussion with Pastor Jim Scudder Jr., who was in Jerusalem at the time of the interview. They discuss Pastor Scudder’s new book, The Spiritual War Against Israel.

Pastor Scudder is Senior Pastor of Quentin Road Baptist Church, President of Dayspring Bible College and Seminary, and is host of In Grace– a television, radio, and podcast ministry that emphasizes apologetics.… Continue Reading

Note-Worthy 2026 SCOTUS Wins and Losses

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

June is the notorious month for U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

We all remember June 24, 2022, when the horrific Roe v. Wade decision, making abortion the law of the land, was overturned and given back to the states.

This past June, a number of decisions were handed down— some very good and some very bad.

We’ll highlight a few of the significant ones:

1.) Birthright Citizenship (Loss)

On June 30th, the U.S.… Continue Reading

The Black Robed Regiment: The Pastors Who Won The Revolutionary War

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, IFI’s Dave Smith sits down with Pastor Dan Fisher to explore the remarkable—and often forgotten—role that pastors played in securing the religious and civil liberties Americans enjoy today.

Pastor Fisher, founder of the Black Robe Regiment ministry and a former Oklahoma state representative, explains how colonial ministers boldly preached biblical principles of liberty, influenced the Founding Fathers, and, in many cases, led soldiers into the War for Independence.… Continue Reading

Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Leave GOP

Written by Kenna Rose

Is the Republican Party no longer America first? Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene seem to think so.

Carlson, former Fox News host and current host of the Tucker Carlson Network, announced last week he no longer supports the Republican Party in an interview with the Canadian podcast, “Can’t Be Censored.”

“There’s no chance I would support the Republican Party,” he said.

“Not going to support the Democratic Party. I don’t know what I’m going to do.”

Mayor Johnson’s Answer to Bloody Chicago Weekend is More Support for Trans Chicagoans

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Over the 19th-21st “Juneteenth” weekend, Chicago experienced multiple violent shootings.

While weekend shootings have become commonplace in the makeup of Chicago living, what was uncommon was both the level of violence and the shocking response from Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Not to mention that this bloody weekend caught national attention to the point where President Trump has once again offered Governor J.B. Pritzker law enforcement help.

What left 7 dead and multiple injured, prompted an unexpected and confusing response from Mayor Johnson.… Continue Reading