Drugs

“Defying Scriptural Hierarchies in Every Way Possible” (Illinois Family Spotlight #249)

Benjamin D. Smith — Tue, 04 May 2021 05:21:56 +0000

For better or worse, the Illinois General Assembly is back in session and a plethora of controversial, radical, and just plain ridiculous bills are scheduled for consideration. Monte Larrick and David Smith are joined by Jenna Smith, David’s oldest daughter, as they discuss the compelling reasons to retain the Parental Notice of Abortion Act. Jenna shares her perspective as an older teen and articulates the devastating mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences that could impact young girls (17-years and younger) if parental notification is repealed.… Continue Reading

“You Must Be Born Again” (Illinois Family Spotlight #181)

Benjamin D. Smith — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:00:13 +0000

This edition of spotlight features an interview with a former homosexual and drug/alcohol addict turned pastor by the name of Ron Citlau. The pastor of Calvary Church in Orland Park shares his conversion testimony and experience. They also talk about

Check out Pastor Citlau’s books here and his blog here.… Continue Reading

The Drug Plague is Growing, What to Do? (Illinois Family Spotlight #131)

Benjamin D. Smith — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:00:38 +0000

In this week’s Spotlight is Angela Camp, a drug addiction specialist with Bradford Health Services in Birmingham, Alabama. Angela joins Monte Larrick to consider the raging heroin epidemic here in the United States, and it’s relation to opioid and marijuana addiction.

They examine drug abuse making in-roads in middle-class America, marijuana’s link to the use of opioids and hard drugs, the role of social media in this rampant drug scourge, some apps that are tell-tale signs of sketchy events in a young one’s life, what parents can do to keep their kids safe and alive, and what the community of faith can do.… Continue Reading