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		<title>SPOTLIGHT: Political Involvement is a Nonnegotiable For Christians</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><em>Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg</em></p>
<p>This week&#8217;s episode of Illinois Family <strong>Spotlight</strong> features <strong>Dr. Frank Turek&#8217;s</strong> speech at Illinois Family Institute&#8217;s 2017 Worldview Conference.</p>
<p>Dr. Turek is the President of <a href="https://crossexamined.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Cross Examined</strong></a>, a ministry dedicated to apologetics of the Christian faith. He is the author of the book, &#8220;I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist&#8221; and is the host of the podcast, <em>I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist.</em></p>
<p>In his speech, Dr.&#8230; <a href="https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2026/01/spotlight-political-involvement-is-a-nonnegotiable-for-christians/" class="read-more">Continue Reading </a></p>]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>SPOTLIGHT: &#8220;When Reason Isn&#8217;t the Reason&#8221;</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><em>Written by David Smith</em></p>
<p>Now, perhaps more than ever before, Christians must be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is in us. (1 Peter 3:15) If you need to brush up on or strengthen your defense of the faith, or if you are new to the realm of apologetics, this highly informative and humorous edition of Spotlight is for you!</p>
<p>In his presentation at IFI’s 2017 Worldview Conference, <strong>Dr. Frank Turek</strong> shares the one question to ask a non-Christian.&#8230; <a href="https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2021/01/spotlight-when-reason-isnt-the-reason/" class="read-more">Continue Reading </a></p>]]></description>
		
		
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