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.
This edition of spotlight features an interview with the Reverend Dr. Wes Modder. He joined Monte Larrick and David Smith to discuss the anniversary of 9/11 and what it means for Christians, his testimony, Pastor Modder’s ministry here in the south suburbs of Chicago, and his future book.
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"How Has 9/11 Changed Your Life?" (Illinois Family Spotlight #163
This episode features the second part of Calvin Lindstrom’s conversation with Monte Larrick and David Smith about education. They also address the dramatic collapse of some rather high-profile Christian leaders in the recent past, and the shift from biblical principles in some national churches.
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"They Went Out From Us, But Not Of Us" (Illinois Family Spotlight #162)
This edition of spotlight features a Laurie Higgins appearance on Jim Schneider’s Voice of Christian Youth (VCY) America program, Crosstalk.
They discuss the present-day radical anti-science sexual revolution heavily promoted by the National Education Association and division 44 at the American Psychological Association, the rising normalization of non-monogamous relationships, the absence of an alternate perspective in public schools, some extremely Leftist business items passed by the NEA at their most recent convention, and a new Leftist term: white fragility.… Continue Reading
Claiming to be a Christian, faux-married, homosexual Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg wields the Bible as a political weapon with which to bludgeon conservatives. It’s odd then that fellow “progressives” don’t chastise Buttigieg for violating the separation of church and state as they do when theologically orthodox Christians cite their faith as informing their public policy positions. Let’s not forget the chilling words of homosexual New York Times writer Frank Bruni who re-envisions the First Amendment in such a way as to circumscribe narrowly the heretofore free exercise of religion:
I support the right of people to believe what they do and say what they wish — in their pews, homes and hearts.
During this edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, Calvin Lindstrom joins Dave Smith and Monte Larrick at the IFA home studio to discuss the advent of legal pot and what communities can do about it county-wide, Christian influence in areas other than legislative battles, the nuts and bolts of LGBTQ+ history in schools, the importance of Christian private schools, and starting and maintaining Christian schools.
Pastor Calvin Lindstrom is the principal at Christian Liberty Academy and the Church of Christian Liberty in Arlington Heights and is also an IFA board member.… Continue Reading
| Benjamin D. Smith | August 20, 2019 11:21 AM | Comments Off on How Regressive Legislation Forms Cultural Norms About Key Issues (Illinois Family Spotlight #160)
This edition of spotlight features a Laurie Higgins appearance on the Sandy Rios in the Morning show on American Family Radio to discuss rampant radically leftist sexual ideology in public schools. They specifically drilled into the National Education Association’s annual meeting where they affirmed several radical leftist ideas like unrestricted access to abortion, LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum, white fragility, etc.
They also discuss democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s christian heresy, the normalization of polyamory and pedophilia, and what retirees can and should be doing to advance the Kingdom.… Continue Reading
| Benjamin D. Smith | August 13, 2019 4:00 AM | Comments Off on “Creating Social Justice Warriors Doesn’t Start in College” (Illinois Family Spotlight #159)
Monte Larrick had the opportunity to interview Latasha Fields at this year’s CURE summit. They discussed Field’s story, the education problem in minority communities, school vouchers, moral responsibility, the way to rise above poverty, the rising prevalence of influential black conservatives, and more education related topics.
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"They say: Take the Kids Out, But Where Are We Going to Put Them?" (Illinois Family Spotlight #158)
| Benjamin D. Smith | August 6, 2019 3:00 AM | Comments Off on “They say: Take the Kids Out, But Where Are We Going to Put Them?” (Illinois Family Spotlight #158)
Monte Larrick caught up with the executive director of the Pro-Life Action League, Eric Scheidler, at the 2019 Face the Truth Tour.
They discuss the psychology of the Face the Truth Tour, the danger and general unpopularity of repealing parental notice of a minor’s abortion, why now is the best time to meet face-to-face with your lawmakers, and new legislation that would repeal Illinois’ newest abortion law in addition to making Illinois a heartbeat state.
They also talk about relatively recent critiques of how Republican party leadership handled the fight against the RHA, and the easiest way by far to get started in the pro-life movement: 40 Days for Life.… Continue Reading
This edition of spotlight features an interview with John Stonestreet, the president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview.
They discuss teaching your children in a world that assaults biblical values in nearly every way possible, the relatively unknown danger the proposed so-called “Equal Rights” Amendment poses, and how Roe being in play does not necessarily mean the fight over the legality of abortion is over.
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The Fight for Life Begins in Earnest (Illinois Family Spotlight #156)
This episode features the relatively recent annual interview Monte Larrick conducts with Kirk Smith, the executive director of the Illinois Christian Home Educators, ICHE. They discussed homeschooling, the larger venue ICHE’s annual convention has migrated to, the lamentable fact that the church of Jesus Christ seems to always be tardy in responding to dramatic occurrences in the culture. They also discussed the legal ramifications of choosing to home school, how to get started, and epic failed attacks on home educators rights in Illinois thanks to a massive response by homeschoolers.… Continue Reading
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