Written by Robert Knight
Like green shoots poking up through snow in early spring, more signs of resistance are emerging every day.
We may be witnessing a massive rejection of the grim future fashioned for us by ruling elites, whose narrative of radical change is collapsing.
Americans are not buying what they’re selling.
They told us to endure endless rounds of COVID-19 shots, which are not only ineffective but may be harmful. Pfizer and Moderna stocks have plummeted because Americans have weighed the outcomes and gone natural.… Continue Reading
Tags: Beyond Meat, Big Pharma, Brownstone Institute, COVID–19, Donald Trump, electric vehicles, Elon Musk, Facebook, Great Barrington Declaration, Jeffrey A. Tucker, Mark Zuckerberg, Moderna, Pfizer, Robert Knight, The Epoch Times, the Great Reset, Twitter, X
Marriage, Family & Culture | David E. Smith | January 8, 2024 7:25 AM | Comments Off on Americans Are Not Buying Liberals’ Narrative
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This episode of Illinois Family Spotlight is highlighting remarks made in August 2023, by Riley Gaines during a Will County Republican organization banquet, where she recounts her personal experience of having to compete against a biological male and the dismantlement of Title IX.
Riley Gaines made headlines when, in 2022, during an NCAA competition for the University of Kentucky, she was forced to share a swimming pool and locker room with male competitor, Will Thomas, who self-identifies as a female – Lia Thomas.… Continue Reading
Written by Benjamin Watson
The abortion debate generally centers around two people: the mother and her child. Of course, there’s a lot of back-and-forth over how to define her child, when her child “becomes” a child, what that means, how or whether to support her as a mother and so on.
But somehow, another necessary party is almost always missing from the debate — namely, the father. I find this baffling.
There is a father involved, somehow, in every pregnancy.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This episode of Illinois Family Spotlight features Peter Breen’s speech at the Will County Republican Banquet in the first half and a Q&A session with Scott Klusendorf, President of the Life Training Institute, in the second half.
Peter Breen is a former state representative and currently is the executive vice president & head of litigation for the Chicago based Thomas More Society.
Breen speaks on the unconstitutional nature of Senate Bill 1909, which causes pro-life pregnancy centers to undergo litigation and fines.… Continue Reading
Tags: abortion, Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Life Training Institute, Peter Breen, Planned Parenthood, SB 1909, Scott Klusendorf, Thomas More Society
Faith & Religion, Federal Issues, Marriage, Family & Culture, next gen, Sanctity of Life | Alyssa Sonnenburg | December 13, 2023 5:00 AM | Comments Off on SPOTLIGHT: Planned Parenthood’s Favorite Bill
Written by David E. Smith
According to a recent Wall Street Journal/NORC survey, just 36% of Americans believe that “the American dream still holds true.” This figure is a significant drop from surveys taken in 2012 (when 53% of Americans believed that the American Dream remained viable) and in 2016 (when 48% of Americans believed that the American Dream was real). Furthermore, a recent NBC News survey showed that 19% were “confident that life for their children’s generation would be better than for the current one—a record low.”… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This Spotlight episode features Shannon Adcock’s speech that she presented at Foundations of Faith and Family Conference.
Shannon Adcock is the founder of Awake Illinois, a grassroots organization that was founded to expose the public schools’ sexualization of children.
In her speech Shannon highlights the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment, which protects the “fundamental right of parents to direct the care, upbringing, and education to their children.” She comments,
This [parental right] is fundamental.
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Tags: Awake Illinois, children, education, parents, Pritzker, public schools, Shannon Adcock
Education, Faith & Religion, LGBTQ Agenda, Marriage, Family & Culture, next gen, Pornography | Alyssa Sonnenburg | December 7, 2023 5:00 AM | Comments Off on SPOTLIGHT: Awake Illinois with Shannon Adcock
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
The first segment of this episode of Spotlight features remarks made by IFI’s Executive Director David Smith at the annual banquet. The second segment features a Q & A time with Eric Metaxas. You will love how he answers some pressing questions from notable Illinois pastors.
Though our present situation in Illinois celebrates radical abortion policies, an “untenable” immigration crisis, foolish gender confusion and sex-education in our government schools, Dave has encouraging words for his audience:
“Be encouraged.
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Tags: banquet, Banquet Bonus, David Smith, education, Eric Metaxas, Faith, Family & Freedom Banquet, gender, Great Commission, immigration, Sexuality, Spotlight
Faith & Religion, Illinois Politics, Marriage, Family & Culture, next gen | Alyssa Sonnenburg | November 29, 2023 5:00 AM | Comments Off on SPOTLIGHT: Dave’s Banquet Exhortation
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This episode of Spotlight features a conversation between Monte Larrick and Eric Metaxas on how Christians should live in present-day America.
Eric Metaxas is a broadcaster and a New York Times Bestselling author of prominent books with his recent being “Letter to the American Church.”
In this book, Metaxas calls on the American church to wake up and be the church. This is an interview you won’t want to miss.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This week’s episode of the Illinois Family Spotlight podcast features a message from Reverend Stephen Broden that he gave at the Foundations of Faith and Family conference.
Stephen Broden is the senior pastor of Fair Park Bible Fellowship in Texas and is the chairman of the Gone Too Far movement.
In his message, Pastor Broden speaks on the spiritual conflict that is in America and how to heal a nation in decline.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This Spotlight episode features Scott Phelps, executive director of Abstinence and Marriage Partnership, and his speech on The Success Sequence– the three steps to a successful life.
The first step to a successful life is to complete a high school level of education. The second step is to get a stable job.
Finally, the biggest indication for a successful life is to keep sex and children in the context of marriage alone.… Continue Reading
Tags: abortion, Abstinence and Marriage Partnership, children, marriage, Scott Phelps, Spotlight, SPOTLIGHT: The Success Sequence, success, The Success Sequence
Education, Faith & Religion, Marriage, Family & Culture, next gen, Sanctity of Life | Alyssa Sonnenburg | November 1, 2023 5:00 AM | Comments Off on SPOTLIGHT: The Success Sequence