The Homeschool Act (IFS #422)

Illinois home educators are rallying against the “Homeschool Act.” HB 2827 will stifle IL homeschoolers with regulations that, if not fully complied with, will lead to hefty fines, and even jail time. Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) are helping to lead the charge against this legislation. Kirk Smith, executive director of ICHE joins Monte to talk about the consequences of the bill and how YOU can stand against it.

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The Homeschool Act (IFS #422)
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Parents, Honor, & Resentment (SE #115)

This episode is the first one featuring our new guest host, Rebecca Leland! To get to know her a little more, listen to our first conversation with her by clicking here.

Honoring your parents is something that does NOT come easily to humans, and as adults, it’s easy to become embittered against them. Rebecca, Jenna & Alyssa swap stories of what they’ve noticed about peers and parents, and how we should respect our fathers and mothers as adults.… Continue Reading

Legal Suicide in Illinois: Are There Repercussions? | Guest: Bob Gilligan (IFS #421)

Monte is joined by Bob Gilligan with Catholic Conference of Illinois outside the Chicago hearing of pro-suicide legislation.

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Legal Suicide in Illinois: Are There Repercussions? | Guest: Bob Gilligan (IFS #421)
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Homeschoolers Are Happier? (SE #114)

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Are Homeschoolers Happier? Alyssa dives into a recent study from Cardus which found that homeschoolers are not only better educated, but they are also more likely to be happier, optimistic, grateful, and successful.

Sources and References:

Overview of U.S. Department of Education | Departmentment of Education

Diverse Outcomes for a Diverse Population | Cardus

Homeschool Students are Happier, More Engaged & More Likely to be Married | Washington Stand

A Sample of TransGenderism Taught in Illinois 4th Grade Classrooms

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Should Christians Watch “The Bachelor”? (SE #113)

Should Christians watch ‘The Bachelor’? This episode dives into this very topic and discusses whether or not shows like ‘The Bachelor’ promote healthy ideas of relationships.

References

Article | Kaitlyn Schiess doesn’t Hold Back on Her Take on the Bachelor Nation

Last chance to sign up for the Worldview Conference!

 

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Homeschoolers Summit! | Guest: Latasha Fields (IFS #420)

Attend the Chicago Home Educator’s Summit! In this episode, Caesor LeFlore (aka Bishop of Truth) talks to Latasha Fields of the Christian Home Educators Support System about their exciting event happening on March 29th.

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Illinois Might Not Require Marriage Officiants?! (SE #112)

In 2026, you might not need a marriage officiant to be legally married in the state of Illinois. In this episode, Alyssa breaks down HB 3049 and all that it entails for Christians and the institute of marriage.

 

To reference HB 3049, click here.

To attend the Worldview Conference on the High Calling of Marriage and Family, click here.

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Legislative Update | Guest: IFI Lobbyist David Curtin (IFS #419)

In this edition of Spotoight, we feature IFI’s lobbyist David Curtin giving an update about what happened in Springfield last week.

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A Three Stranded Cord: Community & Christ | A Social Lights Conversation (SE #111)

There is no Christian community outside of Christ. The closer you are to Christ, the closer you will draw the ones who you need to be near to. ~Pastor Toby Sumpter

In this episode, Jenna & Kenna discuss the root problem of generation Z’s loneliness with the founders of Social Lights, David Robison & Nathan Bilkis. Social Lights is a community building ministry that Self Evident is proud to call friends and partners in the building of Christ’s earthly Kingdom.… Continue Reading

COVID Was a CON | Dr. Mark Zumhagen (IFS #418)

We’re highlighting Dr. Zumhagen’s remarks at IFI’s 2024 COVID Forum, held at Families of Faith in Channahon, IL.

Dr. Zumhagen is a family medicine physician, with nearly 4 decades in practice in the medical field. In 2009, he cofounded Fearfully & Wonderfully Made,a wholisitic and nutritionally based center in Orland Park. In this episode, you wil hear this doctor discuss vaccine mandates, the risks of treating healthy people, and the power that the pharmecuetical industries wield in America.… Continue Reading