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
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In this week’s episode, IFI’s David Smith hosts a “Generation Z” roundtable discussion focusing on the topic of “Pride Month.”
This discussion will break down the next generation’s view on LGBTQ issues, the reality of growing up with “Pride Month,” pursuing fidelity and marriage, and so much more.
“The void in our hearts that we’re looking for can only be filled by Jesus Christ…”
The roundtable also examines the importance of God’s design for marriage, sexuality, and family; the role of parents in guiding children; and why Christians must respond with both courage and compassion.… Continue Reading
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This edition of Illinois Family Spotlight features special guest, Christopher Parr of Princeton University.
Christopher Parr, along with Professor Robert George, is part of a volunteer team that leads the June Fidelity Month initiative — a positive alternative to “Pride Month” that encourages faithfulness to God, family, and community.
With America drifting more and more away from faith, family, and freedom, Fidelity Month seeks to once again unify Americans around the core values of our faith in God, our founding documents, our covenant marriages, and our families.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This week’s episode of Illinois Family Spotlight features highlights from a Springfield prayer gathering that IFI was a part of.
Illinois is in a spiritual battle. Yes, our voices and our votes are important. But, the deeper issue is a lack of repentance and faith in God.
IFI’s Executive Director, David Smith, was able to give an address at this prayer gathering.
“Can we not see that God is beginning to curse our blessings?
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Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this episode of Spotlight, David Smith and Jenna Smith sit down with Rebecca Leland, founder of the ministry group, “UnSingling.”
UnSingling is a Christ-centered ministry specifically designed for Christians singles to meet, connect, and (hopefully) find their spouse.
In this episode, Rebecca Leland unpacks the current dating landscape and how Christians can still be intentional about finding faith-centered community.
“In the Christian dating realm, it is almost impossible feeling to find any kind of specific location that you can go to and know almost for certain that the majority are actually Christian and that the majority are seeking a spouse…”
This is a fun conversation that you do not want to miss. … Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, David Smith sits down with Stephanie Trussell to discuss the political climate in Illinois.
Stephanie Trussell is a Christian, wife, mom, grandmother, radio host, and candidate for the 42nd House District who epmphatically says:
“I want to make it easier… for people to achieve the American Dream…
[Illinois is] the greatest state in the nation– we have the worst leaders.
In this conversation, Stephanie talks about the importance of standing on the biblical principles of faith, family, and life in the realm of politics.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
A new survey from Arizona Christian University and researcher Dr. George Barna reveals a troubling contradiction within Generation Z: while more young people are identifying as Christians, very few actually hold a biblical worldview.
According to the study, Gen Z is showing increased interest in matters of faith. More young adults claim to be Christians, report a deeper commitment to practicing their beliefs, and say they are reading the Bible regularly.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this episode of Spotlight, Pastor Caesar LeFlore sits down with Bishop Arthur Geis to discuss a bold prayer movement, Project 2026.
Bishop Arthur Geis is a renowned Bible teacher, pastor, prayer advocate, and the visionary behind Project 2026.
Project 2026 is a bold initiative to mobilize one million intercessors to prayer for one million souls to come to know Jesus Christ as Savior from Passover to Pentecost (April 5- May 24).… Continue Reading
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In this special edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, IFI’s Dave Smith and Alyssa Sonnenburg sit down with Katy Faust to discuss her newly launched child-advocacy campaign, “Greater Than.”
Katy Faust is founder of Them Before Us, a foundation with one goal in mind: to protect the right of a child to their mother and father.
In her new “Greater Than” campaign, organizations, including Illinois Family Institute, are joining the movement to overturn the devastating Obergefell decision, a landmark Supreme Court decision which guaranteed the “right” of two men or two women to enter into a legal “marriage.”… Continue Reading
Tags: Greater Than, Illinois Family Institute, Katy Faust, Obergefell, The Hidden Crisis of Surrogacy and Child Trafficking, Them Before Us
Faith & Religion, Federal Issues, LGBTQ Agenda, Marriage, Family & Culture, Political | Alyssa Sonnenburg | 
March 27, 2026 3:00 PM | 
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