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The Illinois Family Spotlight podcast will highlight a specific cultural or political issue of which our listeners should be aware. Our discussions will be informed by a biblical worldview that will help expose the lies and distortions promulgated within secular culture. We will be interviewing policy experts and scholars whose knowledge and insights will help listeners form a wiser worldview.

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Category: Spotlight

Doctor-Assisted Suicide From the Perspective of a Doctor (IFS #386)

Today we’re placing the spotlight on Dr. Benjamin German and his professional take on Illinois’ efforts to legalize doctor-assisted suicide. Dr. German is a primary caregiver in the Lawndale Christian Health Center on Chicago’s West side, and also an Illinois Representative in the Academy of Medical Ethics, the biomedical arm of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations.

During a special forum hosted by the Illinois Family Institute at Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove, Dr.… Continue Reading

Creation and Culture: A Conversation With Ken Ham (IFS #385)

Ken Ham is the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis and it’s two popular attractions: The Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum. He’s an author and the #1 expert on the topic of Biblical creation. He joins Monte Larrick for an interview at the 2024 Illinois Christian Home Educators conference.

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Love Thy Body: A Nancy Pearcy Presentation (IFS #384)

We live in an age where public figures cannot say what a woman is, and by implication of course, that means they cannot say what a man is. ~Nancy Pearcy

We’re featuring Nancy Pearcy’s presentation regarding her bestselling, critically acclaimed book about gender dysphoria, titled “Love Thy Body.” Pearcy is professor and scholar in resident at Houston Christian University  and gave this lecture at IFI’s 2024 annual Worldview Conference, held at the Village Church of Barrington.… Continue Reading

Freedom: How our Founders Viewed it (IFS #383)

For this Independence Day week, we highlight a lecture expounding on how the founding fathers envisioned our country and how our freedoms should be used. Former state representative Peter Breen addresses what is occurring in our culture from the perspective of the executive Vice President and Head of Litigation for the Thomas More Society.

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“How Can You Mess with Success?” A Conversation about Homeschooling (IFS#382)

In this episode, Monte Larrick conducts his annual interview with ICHE’s executive director: Kirk Smith. The two go over why it’s so important to prioritize home discipleship over academics, threats to homeschooling in Springfield, how to avoid problematic curriculim, and much more.

For more information, go to iche.org.

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Recovering Biblical Manhood (IFS #381)

If you google the name Dr. Scott Lively, you will be harrunged by a multitude of centers and institutes calling him a fear mongerer and a homophobe. Well in this episode, we hear his true story. We’re featuring highlights from Dr. Scott Lively’s presentation during IFI’s 2024 “Recovering Manhood” worldview conference.

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Be Nehemiah: Discussing Fatherhood with Kent Evans (IFS #380)

“Nobody has a time management problem; they have a prioritization problem.” ~Kent Evans

In this episode, David Smith and Rich Hartian continue their discussion with Kent Evans, co-founder of Manhood Journey.

Bring Your Hammer

 

 

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Manhood Journey: A Conversation with Kent Evans (IFS #379)

Kent Evans is the co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple makers. After a 20 year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical fatherhood ministry projects. He joins David Smith and Richard Hartian for a conversation on biblical fatherhood.

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Election 2024: What to Expect (IFS #378)

In this episode, Monte Larrick interviews pastor Myles Holmes of Revive Church regarding what should Christians expect in the upcoming elections.

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What’s Happening In Springfield (IFS #377)

In this episode, Monte Larrick travels to Springfield. IFI’s lobbyist, David Curtain, has some important legislative updates for us to hear.

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