Cultural Cataclysm & Advancing the Truth

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

This special episode of Illinois Family Spotlight highlights Pastor Douglas Wilson’s remarks given at the 2015 Illinois Family Banquet.

Pastor Douglas Wilson preaches at Christ Church in Moscow, ID, and is senior fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is a prolific author of many books and his blog, dougwils.com, is home to his witty and rapier thoughts on culture, the church at large, and politics.

In his speech, Pastor Wilson challenges Christians to fight for biblical sanity and morality.… Continue Reading

SPOTLIGHT: Education is Possible

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

In this special episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, Pastor Ceasar LeFlore sits down with Latasha Fields to discuss education, parental rights, and community empowerment.

Latasha Fields has been a home educator for over 18 years and her passion for parental rights and quality education is evident. She is a former candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, is a critic of the public school system, and has even testified before the U.S. Congress on “Poverty in America: Economic Realities of Struggling Families.”… Continue Reading

Self Evident: Marriage & Children Are a Hope to be Cherished

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Policies have the power to influence the culture towards marriage and family.

In this episode of Self Evident, Jenna and Alyssa sit down with Scott Phelps for a discussion on what government policies the Trump Administration can implement to encourage marriage and family.

Scott Phelps is the executive director of The National Marriage Campaign, formerly known as Abstinence and Marriage Partnership. The National Marriage Campaign was founded in 2004, and their mission is to let every teenager in the country hear a clearly reasoned, positive presentation on the blessings of abstinence until marriage and instruction on preparing for a healthy, future marriage.… Continue Reading

SPOTLIGHT: Snippets and Soundbites

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

In this fun episode, Spotlight highlights remarks from multiple different podcasts and events over the years including Dr. Karl Benzio, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, and more!

Dr. Benzio struggled with anxiety, depression, alcohol abuse, gambling, and spent time in jail for aggravated assault. Yet God intervened in his heart and completely transformed his life.

Now, Dr. Benzio is a board-certified psychiatrist. He is the co-founder and medical director of HoneyLake Clinic, which provides Christ-centered mental health treatment programs in a supportive, healing environment.… Continue Reading

“Give your Great God, Great Glory.”

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

January 20, 2025, marked the 60th Inauguration Ceremony of an American President.

At this Inauguration, President Trump made history by becoming the second President in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms. The other President was Grover Cleveland, who served as America’s twenty-second and twenty-fourth Presidents near the end of the nineteenth century.

Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, of 180 Church in Detroit, Michigan, delivered the concluding benediction at this historic inauguration.… Continue Reading

Illinois Democrats in Congress Are Still Anti-Woman

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Would you be surprised to learn that all 14 Illinois Congressional Democrats voted against the protection of women and girls in sports?… Continue Reading

Missing Migrant Children, Pro-Sex Offender Legislation, & a Parents Rights Toolkit

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s choice for Border Czar, says that he will make it a priority to locate more than 300,000 missing migrant children who arrived in the United States illegally.

In this important episode, Monte Larrick sits down with Thomas Hampson to give an update on these missing children and discuss legislation that aids sex-offenders and pedophiles.

Thomas Hampson is a contributing writer for IFI serving as an intelligence analyst, U.S.… Continue Reading

Illinois House Minority Leader Shuts Out Conservative Voices

Springfield, IL – Despite public comments to the contrary, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has telegraphed her unwillingness to heal the fractured Illinois Republican Party by rejecting serious efforts from the Illinois Freedom Caucus to promote party unity.

During a recent exchange, Representative McCombie declared her unwillingness to accommodate or collaborate with this influential conservative wing and has even refused to give the Illinois Freedom Caucus a voice in the decision-making process.

The Illinois Freedom Caucus, which represents a substantial contingent of principled conservatives across the state, champions fiscal responsibility, personal freedom, and accountability in government.… Continue Reading

Thomas More Society Petitions President Trump to Pardon 21 Pro-Lifers Targeted by Biden DOJ

Thomas More Society Attorneys Provide
Pardon Request Package to Incoming Trump Administration

On January 14, 2025, Thomas More Society attorneys submitted to the incoming Trump administration formal requests for presidential pardons on behalf of 21 pro-life advocates who have been unjustly prosecuted, convicted, and in several cases, imprisoned, by the Biden Department of Justice.

In their letter submitted to President Donald J. Trump, Thomas More Society attorneys

“urge that these pro-life Americans are deserving of full and unconditional pardons.”

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Gender Affirming Care & Pritzker’s ‘Trump Proofing’ of Illinois

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Governor J.B. Pritzker is pledging to “Trump proof” Illinois through keeping Illinois open to transgender surgeries and drugs for minors, which is one of the issues that took center stage during the Presidential campaign.

In this episode of Spotlight, Monte Larrick sits down with Thomas Hampson to discuss Governor Pritzker’s plan and the harmful effects it will have on children.

Thomas Hampson is a contributing writer for IFI serving as an intelligence analyst, U.S.… Continue Reading