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
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
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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Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this week’s episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, IFI’s Dave Smith sits down with Elaine Demoulos and Angela from Alliance Family Services.
Serving the large area of Elgin and Schaumburg, Alliance Family Services is dedicated to protecting the preborn and proclaiming the Gospel to every woman that walks through their door.
“The majority of our clients have never heard the true Gospel. Alliance Women’s Clinics are front-line mission fields, partnering with the local church to reach women vulnerable to abortion with truth, compassion, and hope.
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Written by Dr. Everette Piper
James Talarico is 36 years old. He now serves in the Texas House of Representatives. Last week, he defeated U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
If Mr. Talarico wins in the November general election, here is a prediction you can take to the bank: In 2028, this freshly minted senator will be a featured speaker at the Democratic National Convention, and just a handful of months thereafter, he will announce his candidacy for the presidency of the United States.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
Texas State Representative James Talarico has emerged as an apostate “Christian” whose progressive ideology runs contrary to two thousand years of orthodox Christian teaching. Unsuprisingly, he has become something of a media darling on the Left, promoted as a thoughtful Christian voice who can reconcile progressive politics through a reinterpretation of Scripture.
Talarico, who recently won the Texas Senate Democratic nomination, describes himself as a “secularist seminarian.” He has gained attention for using biblical language and religious imagery to defend a host of progressive political causes, including abortion and transgender ideology.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this special episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, IFI’s Jenna Smith and Alyssa Sonnenburg sit down with special guest, Dr. Greg Gifford.
Dr. Gifford is a biblical counselor, Chair of Biblical Studies at the Master’s University, Fellow of Fortis Institute, and host of Transformed, a podcast where everyday issues meet the truth of the Bible.
Recently, Senate Bill 4832 was introduced in the Illinois General Assembly, a bill which would define “transgenderism” as a mental illness under the Illinois Health Code.… Continue Reading
Written by Dr. Everett Piper
On Feb. 23, Candace Owens released the trailer for her upcoming “investigative series,” called “The Bride of Charlie,” whereby she removes all doubt (if any remained) that she is either an unhinged, delusional moonbat or just plain evil.
Here is just a smattering of the loony nonsense Ms. Owens continues to peddle as she proves more and more every day that she is completely deranged.
Despite zero evidence to support her claims, Candace Owens persists in suggesting that Erika Kirk and/or other Turning Point USA insiders have been complicit in a broader plot and subsequent cover-up of Charlie Kirk’s murder.… Continue Reading
Tags: Alisa Childers, Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk, Josef Stalin, The Bride of Charlie, Turning Point USA
Faith & Religion, Marriage, Family & Culture | Alyssa Sonnenburg | March 3, 2026 5:00 AM | Comments Off on The Candace Owens Problem: Clicks, Chaos, and Conspiracy
