Why Being a “Trad Wife” Doesn’t Make You a Biblical Wife (SE #126)

In this episode, Alyssa discusses the popular “trad wife” trend that is popular among Christian social media influencers. While being a “trad wife” is an understandable break away from the feminist movement, is this movement biblical?

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Assisted Suicide is Not Death With Dignity (SE #125)

In March of 2023, Eliana, Kenna Rose, Alyssa and Jenna investigated the topic of legalizing euthanasia, why it was morally and ethically wrong, etc. The reason we are reposting it in 2025 is because Illinois is on the cusp of making assisted suicide legal.

Senate Bill 9 can be called for a vote any day on the State Senate floor, and if passed, will allow doctors to prescribe lethal drugs for a patient to end their own life.… Continue Reading

HB 2827 From the Perspective of a Lawyer | Guest: James Odom (IFS #427)

In this episode of Spotlight, IFI’s attorney breaks down the legal ramifications homeschoolers face if HB 2827 is passed, and how we can conquer it in court if it becomes law.

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HB 2827 From the Perspective of a Lawyer | Guest: James Odom (IFS #427)
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Pray for Life | Guest: Catharine Walker (IFS #426)

Organizers are gearing up for the Fall 40 days for life prayer campaign after a successful spring effort that included a rally across from the planned parenthood facility in Aurora. Catharine Walker spoke with Steve Carlin at that prayer rally, and has some encouraging words for pro life prayer warriors.

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Gen Z is Shifting the Tide of Culture: A Worldview Presentation (SE #124)

Self Evident’s own Kenna Rose presents an encouraging report on Generation Z at the Illinois Family Institute worldview conference, which was held at Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove.

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Having ‘Two Moms’ is Damaging to Children (SE #123)

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders just signed HB1669 (Keep Kids First Act) into law. In this episode, Alyssa dives into why the passage of this law is a win not just for Christians, but for society.

Resources

The Washington Stand: Arkansas to Allow Christian Adoption & Foster Care Groups to Bypass Same-Sex Homes | Article

All for Kids: A Father’s Impact on Child Development | Article

Self Evident: Intentionally Robbing Kids of a Father is Wrong | Video

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The Department of Education is Dismantled, But What Does That Mean? (SE #122)

In this episode, Alyssa, Jenna & Kenna Rose dismantle education subjects that have been in the mainstream news recently. The discussion goes around why it is a constant battle of who owns the child, why our federal government has been storing files in a literal mine, and education: with the Department of Education gone, what does is mean for the nation as a whole? With The Homeschool Act proceeding to the Illinois state Senate, what can we do to oppose it?… Continue Reading

Hospice and The End of Life Options Act (IFS #425)

Illinois could legalize assisted suicide. The End of Life Options Act gives doctors the greenlight to perscribe death-causing drugs to adult patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. Life leaders warn that legal suicide in Illinois will eventually be expanded to cover people with non terminal conditions and even children. Following a testimony during a state Senate hearing in Chicago, Dr. Kevin Garner spoke with IFI’s Monte Larrick about the End of Life Options Act.

Dr. Garner is an internal medicine specialist, and is board certified in hospice and pallative care.… Continue Reading

Should Kids Take Risks? (SE #121)

Should children be allowed to take reasonable risks? Like going into a grocery store by themselves or attending a sleepover? In this episode, Alyssa gives her “new mom” take on this hot topic in the conservative mom circle.

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Everylife, Encouragement, & Evaluating Your Life | Guest: Sarah Gabel Seifert (SE #120)

Self Evident is thrilled to publish our conversation with Sarah Gabel Seifert, Founder and President of Everylife Company–the only pro-life diaper company to exist. This conversation navigates how Sarah saw a need and filled it, honoring the little lives who wear diapers by providing toxin free products and praying and promoting a culture of life through public campaigns. The most recent endeavor of Everylife has been to pray for more babies along with prominent prayer partners across the U.S.… Continue Reading