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		<title>SPOTLIGHT: Be Like Nehemiah</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><em>Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg</em></p>
<p>In this episode of Spotlight, David Smith and Richard Hartian continue their discussion on fatherhood with <strong>Kent Evans</strong>.</p>
<p>Kent Evans is the co-founder of the ministry, <a href="https://manhoodjourney.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manhood Journey</a> and is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bring-Your-Hammer-Tools-Nehemiah/dp/1735481726" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Bring Your Hammer,</em></a> a book that gives fathers tools on how to biblically disciple their children. Kent notes, &#8220;The only way we know about Jesus Christ is through discipleship.&#8221;</p>
<p>When asked why discipleship is so important, Kent notes,</p>
<blockquote><p>I disciple my boys because God told me to, and if I am going to be faithful like Jesus was faithful, then I am going to do what God said&#8230; If I have children in this world, I am their primary disciple-maker.</p></blockquote>&#8230; <a href="https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2024/06/spotlight-be-like-nehemiah/" class="read-more">Continue Reading </a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><em>Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg</em></p>
<p>This edition of Illinois Family Spotlight features a conversation with <strong>Kent Evans</strong> surrounding biblical fatherhood.</p>
<p>Kent Evans is the executive director and co-founder of <a href="https://manhoodjourney.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manhood Journey</a>, a ministry that aids fathers in intentionally discipling their children.</p>
<p>Fatherlessness is on the rise in homes across the nation, and the effects of fatherlessness are very real.</p>
<blockquote><p>A definition for a godly father is: Am I exhibiting to my children the image of God the Father as close as I can represent it?</p></blockquote>&#8230; <a href="https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2024/06/spotlight-manhood-journey/" class="read-more">Continue Reading </a>]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>SPOTLIGHT: Overflowing With Hope: A Conversation With Kirk Smith</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><em>Written by Jenna Smith</em></p>
<p>In this edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, <strong>Monte Larrick</strong> has an interesting conversation with <strong>Kirk Smith</strong>, executive director of the <strong>Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE)</strong>. Over the weekend of May 20th, ICHE hosted their annual homeschool conference at Olivet Nazarene University where families were not only encouraged to educate their children academically, but educate them <em>spiritually</em>.</p>
<p>When asked about the difference between public school and home school, Smith points out that children in government systems are often being taught anti-Christian morals and deceptive worldly philosophies.&#8230; <a href="https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2023/06/spotlight-overflowing-with-hope-a-conversation-with-kirk-smith/" class="read-more">Continue Reading </a></p>]]></description>
		
		
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