Flying Helicopters to Help Those Affected by Helene (with Eric Robinson)

Eric Robinson Operation Helo Headshot

Hurricane Helene caused immeasurable damage last year, destroying people’s lives, homes, and communities. While this is devastating, the response that we have seen has been beautiful. Many groups and individuals have risen up to help those affected, providing much-needed services and resources. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Eric Robinson, […]

POV: I Was Homeschooled, Here’s My Experience

“Your mother must be a saint.” “How did your mom teach you chemistry?” These are the top two responses I’ve gotten when people find out that I was homeschooled. My response to the first – ouch. My siblings and I were (generally) a delight to be with all day. For the second, there is a […]

AT ISSUE: Guard Your Hearts

“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” ~ Proverbs 4:23 When I was growing up, there was a tv show that all my friends were watching. Some of the characters had attitudes and were disrespectful to others on the show; the overall morals the show promoted were fuzzy […]

The North Carolina Study Center Spotlight

For parents and students alike, the start of freshman year of college can be daunting. A new chapter where students have the opportunity to choose what they become involved with and who they will be. Thankfully for Christian parents and students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, there is a place that […]

Former High School Athlete Works to Protect Women and Girls in North Carolina

Payton McNabb had the world at her fingertips until everything changed in the fall of her senior year of high school. Growing up in an athletic family, Payton started playing sports as soon as she was old enough to walk. By high school, she was an accomplished athlete, playing volleyball, basketball, and, her personal favorite, […]

AT ISSUE: And the Truth Will Set You Free

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ~ John 8:32 Over the last decade, Satan’s lies have been shouted from the rooftops. For example: An unwanted child is a clump of cells, not a baby. Some people were born in the wrong body. Morality is outdated. Because of lies […]

NC’s Falling Birth Rate and the Potential Future Implications

Falling bar chart with doodles of baby items

Over the last several years, North Carolina’s population has surged. In 2023, North Carolina added more people than any other state except for Texas and Florida. While our population has grown, though, our birth rate has not. In fact, between 2007 and 2022, the number of births per 1,000 residents fell from 14.4 births to […]

4 Ways to Pray for Your Legislators in the 2024 Session

North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session begins this Wednesday, and as we prepare, I wanted to take the opportunity to encourage you to pray for your legislators. Serving in this role requires these individuals to make so many important decisions, often about topics they have little or no experience in. Frequently these decisions must be made […]

A Christian Response to the 2024 Election

If you’ve driven anywhere in the last month, turned on a tv or radio, or gone to the mailbox, then you are probably well aware that the 2024 election season has officially begun. Campaign signs are on every street corner, political ads are airing on tv, debates are being held, and campaign mailers are hitting […]

Potential Impacts of New Age Verification Requirements

Last week, it was announced that Pornhub was restricting access for users in North Carolina in response to the new age verification requirement that took effect on January 1st. Since the website reportedly has more users than Netflix, this likely caused a drastic drop in the consumption of pornographic materials in North Carolina. But what […]