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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In this episode, Attorney Peter Breen from the Thomas More Society gives pro-life updates at the 2024 Speakout Illinois Conference.
| Jenna Smith | 
March 26, 2024 3:14 PM | 
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In this edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick converses with Scott Lively, author and founder of Biblical Worldview Resource Center.
| Jenna Smith | March 19, 2024 5:58 PM | Comments Off on A Conversation with Scott Lively (IFS #369)
In this episode, Monte Larrick learns about the ministry of City Life Center. Located in the heart of Chicago, this church runs a crisis pregnancy center and so much more inside their doors, blessing their community in ways that surely puts a smile on God’s face. Pastor of City Life, Charles Moodie, is the spokesperson.
| Jenna Smith | March 12, 2024 7:50 AM | Comments Off on Putting A Smile On God’s Face: Encouragement From Englewood (IFS #369)
In this edition of Spotlight, we feature a presentation given by Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, given last year at Speakout Illinois’ annual conference. There is still time to register for this year’s conference on March 16th! For more information, click here.
| Jenna Smith | March 5, 2024 1:55 AM | Comments Off on Assisted Suicide And Illinois (IFS #368)
In this episode, David Smith & Richard Hartian have a fascinating conversation about how to talk to Generation Z about setting up a healthy and successful life with Scott Phelps, the founder of Abstinence & Marriage.
In April 2004, A&M Partnership was founded with a vision of providing training and support for educators around the country with the purpose of reaching every teenager in the country with the abstinence and marriage message. A&M Partnership is a leading provider of abstinence education certification trainings for educators having trained more than 4,000 educators nationwide.… Continue Reading
| Jenna Smith | February 27, 2024 6:24 AM | Comments Off on Marriage & Generation Z (IFS #367)
Healthy worship . . . is perceiving God accurately, really knowing who God is, and then responding accordingly. ~ Dr. Benzio
In this episode, David & Monte talk with Dr. Karl Benzio, a Christian psychiatrist & co-founder of Honey Lake Clinic down in Greeneville, Florida. Dr. Benzio expounds on the power of worship and how it relates to your decision-making, the addiction crisis in our culture, and the approach Honey Lake Clinic takes to heal minds.… Continue Reading
| Jenna Smith | February 20, 2024 6:43 AM | Comments Off on Christ & The Human Mind (IFS #366)
Darren Bailey is running for Congress! The beloved former State Senator is fighting to let the voice of the people be heard in the halls of the U.S. House, and in this episode of Spotlight, IFA’s David Smith asks him what he would do to ensure a safe border and much more.
To find out how you can support Bailey’s campaign, go to baileyforillinois.com
| Jenna Smith | February 7, 2024 1:01 AM | Comments Off on A Conversation With Darren Bailey (IFS #364)
“The time is out of joint. O cursed plight that ever I was born to set it right!” ~Hamlet
Joseph Schiedler has a legacy of 50 years of peaceful, pro-life activism. Schiedler and his wife, Anne, co-founded the Chicago based Pro-Life Action League. During an IFI forum on the pro-life movement back in 2021, Schiedler spoke on moments from his life and work that we would find encouraging and uplifting. Schiedler passed away in 2021 at the age of 91.… Continue Reading
| Jenna Smith | January 30, 2024 4:17 AM | Comments Off on Encouragement from Joe Schiedler (IFS #363)
Today’s episode highlights an IFI Forum for pastors & leaders, hosted by the Spirit of Liberty Church of God in Markham, IL. In the first half, you will hear from IFI’s David Smith on why Christians should be involved in politics and the 40 Days For Life Campaign. He also notes the unique opportunities the immigration crisis provides for Christ followers. In the second half of the podcast, IFI’s Springfield Lobbyist David Curtain provides a legislative update and what to expect during the upcoming General Assembly session.… Continue Reading
| Jenna Smith | January 23, 2024 4:44 AM | Comments Off on Christians, Politics & A Springfield Update (IFS #362)
Pastor Charles Moodie is building a Crisis Pregnancy Care Center right in the heart of Chicago. And today, we feature his story.
Moodie is the pastor of Chicago City Life Center church. His congregation is involved in several outreach ministries in Englewood community.
| Jenna Smith | January 16, 2024 7:55 AM | Comments Off on Hope In Chicago (IFS #361)
