Organizers contend that the Spring 40 Days for Life campaign drew record participation this year! 40 Days for Life is a local-based ministry aimed to end abortion through prayer, fasting, and community outreach and peaceful, all day vigils outside of abortion mills. Steve Karlen serves as the campaign director for 40 Days, where he trains and assists campaign leaders, co-hosts 40 Days for Life podcast and is the author of the book, “This is When we Begin to Fight.… Continue Reading
Sweden has taken massive steps towards addressing the very real problem that pornography causes in society– sex trafficking, prostitution, and child sexual abuse. In addition to this, Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced a bill that would ban pornography due to an updating in the definition of “obscenity.”
This episode is part of a series regarding interdenominational unity. David Robison and Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights join Rebecca Leland & Jenna Smith for this discussion.
The End of Life Options act has been introduced to the Illinois General Assembly. It will allow doctors to perscribe death-inducing drugs to adult patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. If it becomes law, it can very easily be expanded.
Today’s episode highlights remarks made by Alex Schadenberg during the 2023 Speakout IL conference. Schadenberg is an author and the executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. In his role he hopes to shed light on not only euthanasia, but also on the status of other pro suicide actions.… Continue Reading
We sell our souls to [careers] a little bit: ‘I’m gonna sacrifice my sleep, my nutrition, my romantic relationships, my family relationships, my friend relationships–on the altar of work,’ and it is really sad to see.
New guest host alert! Stephanie Stapert is a Christian woman who works at Turning Point Academy and, along with Jenna & Alyssa, wants to ring the warning bell for her female peers heading down college/career paths.
Monte & David welcome Dan Marquardt of We Love Police, a 501c3 that highlights the untold good of our police officers. You will find out how to best support your police department right where you are in your community.
Illinois Family Spotlight
Supporting Police As The Body Of Christ (IFS #431)
Listen to part one of this conversation here! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland, this edition of Self Evident concludes our conversation regarding the science and studies of community benefits. This segment goes into Robert Putnam’s research on social capital and what broke the American community apart in the ’60s, and pushing out of your comfort zone to find true, in person community.
Is there a way to actually fix the birth rate? This episode of Self Evident dives into this very topic with three policy proposals that would address the root cause of the decrease in birth rates.
This week, Monte is joined by Illinois Family Institute’s David Smith to talk with Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois. They are an uncancelable force putting the spotlight on Illinois school districts to erase DEI initiatives and protect children from mental health screenings, graphic sex education and title IX violations.
Illinois Family Spotlight
What is Going on In The Illinois School Districts? (IFS #430)
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