politics

The Fight For Your Kids’ Mind: HB 4966

Alyssa Sonnenburg — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:59 +0000

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

In this important episode, David Smith sits down with David Curtin to discuss House Bill 4966– legislation aimed to expand DCFS services and limit counseling options for gender confused youths.

David Curtin is a veteran pro-life advocate, political consultant, and a lobbyist for the Illinois Family Institute among other organizations.

In the second half of this episode, Illinois Senator Chris Balkema (R-Pontiac) discusses the behind the scenes realities of the political battles in Springfield from the effort to defund abortion to the fight against physician-assisted suicide.… Continue Reading

SPOTLIGHT: Political Involvement is a Nonnegotiable For Christians

Alyssa Sonnenburg — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:53 +0000

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

This week’s episode of Illinois Family Spotlight features Dr. Frank Turek’s speech at Illinois Family Institute’s 2017 Worldview Conference.

Dr. Turek is the President of Cross Examined, a ministry dedicated to apologetics of the Christian faith. He is the author of the book, “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist” and is the host of the podcast, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist.

In his speech, Dr.… Continue Reading

When Scripture on the Illinois House Floor is an Embarrassment

Alyssa Sonnenburg — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:00:29 +0000

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With all of today’s hubbub about separation of church and state, it’s refreshing to hear someone invoke Scripture on the floor of a state legislature. … Continue Reading

SPOTLIGHT: Toxic Empathy, Christian Empathy & Voting with Allie Beth Stuckey

Alyssa Sonnenburg — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:23 +0000

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

In this exciting episode of Spotlight, we are featuring Allie Beth Stuckey’s keynote speech that she delivered at the annual Faith, Family & Freedom Banquet! Allie is a dedicated wife, mom, cultural commentator, and is the beloved host of her podcast, Relatable.

In her speech, Allie breaks down her popular catchphrase: politics matter because policies matter because people matter. Politics affects policy, policy affects people, and people matter.

“While it is absolutely true– yes and amen– that Jesus is coming back one day, He is not here yet.

SPOTLIGHT: Christians, Politics & A Springfield Update

Alyssa Sonnenburg — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:33 +0000

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

This episode of Spotlight the IFI Forum for pastors & leaders, hosted by the Spirit of Liberty Church of God in Markham, IL.

In the first segment of this episode, IFI’s Executive Director, David Smith, explains why Christians should be active in politics, public policies, and the 40 Days for Life campaigns that operate outside of abortion facilities. In his speech, David Smith emphasizes the first three words of the Constitution: “We the people…”

We have lots of opportunities as American citizens.

Here’s Why the NBA’s Social Justice League is Such a Bad Idea

Benjamin D. Smith — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:00:28 +0000

Written by Peter Heck

Every so often, even though I know better, I flip over while driving and scan my favorite sports talk radio stations. Unfortunately, ESPN radio has become insufferable just like the rest of the network. It was only on for about 10 seconds before I heard someone say something to the effect of, “Where sports and social justice meet.” I turned it off.

It’s not that I don’t care about justice or am indifferent to our social problems.… Continue Reading

“We The People Still Have Authority; We are Not Serfs” (Illinois Family Spotlight #169)

Benjamin D. Smith — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:00:58 +0000

This spotlight centers around the Reverend C.L. Bryant, a Senior Fellow at Freedom Works, and the host of a syndicated radio show, namely, the C.L. Bryant show on Red State Talk Radio.

He joins Monte Larrick to discuss freedom generally, including inattentive politicians locally and nationally, the politics of race, if Trump should triple down smashing Dems for their continuing failed policies while in control of major cities, and a sinister trend of detrimental policies in majority black neighborhoods.… Continue Reading

“Kids These Days…” (Illinois Family Spotlight #020)

David E. Smith — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 09:30:24 +0000

Monte and Dave are joined by Andrew Willis and John Kristof, Junior Fellows at the Illinois Family Institute. The two take their experiences at secular and Christian universities to express what it means to be a young Christian conservative today, and they discuss how millennials interact with politics and society.

We’d love to hear from you! Email us at feedback@ifiaction.org… Continue Reading

When Politics Trumps Faith, Marriage Suffers

Admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:00:48 +0000

Written by Michael Medved

The New York Times Style Section recently ran a report called “UNEASY BEDFELLOWS,” describing marriages that reached the point of dissolution because of arguments concerning Donald Trump. When I discussed the subject on the air, one astute caller noted that none of the couples featured in the story seemed to share a religious outlook, and he suggested that if they did, they could far more easily handle their political disputes.

Unfortunately, far too many Americans now use politics as a substitute for faith, treating party loyalty as a matter of uncompromising identity that provides meaning, transcendence and morality.

Nine Reasons to Reject Equal Rights Amendment

David E. Smith — Mon, 26 May 2014 13:00:35 +0000

Written by Kathy Valente

Last week the Illinois Senate voted 39 to 11 to pass SJRCA 75, the dangerous Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), the effort to amend the U.S. Constitution to say: “Equality of rights under law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.”

This legislation is now in the Illinois House for consideration and debate. State Representative Lou Lang (D-Skokie) is the chief sponsor.