GOP Defends Majority But Loses Supermajority in NC Legislature

With almost 3.7 million votes cast and a participation rate exceeding 52 percent, North Carolina voters surpassed most turnout expectations for yesterday’s midterm election. Despite the fact that no presidential, U.S. Senate or gubernatorial race appeared on the ballot, voters turned out in droves during early voting and on Election Day to support the candidates […]

Protecting Free Speech On College Campuses

Tyson Langhofer discusses freedom of speech

This week, we will be airing an inspiring speech by Tyson Langhofer, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom and Director of ADF’s Center for Academic Freedom. This message was delivered at NC Family’s Major Speaker Series Dinner in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 19th. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Protecting Free Speech On College Campuses TYSON […]

Helping Parents Shepherd Children Through Moral Challenges

Leila Miller discusses the effects of divorce on children and moral challenges

Leila Miller, co-author of the new book Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today’s Tough Moral Issues, discusses her new book and how to help today’s parents shepherd children in age-appropriate ways around 10 of the biggest moral challenges facing kids in our current culture. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Helping Parents Shepherd […]

Setting Your Church Up To Thrive

David Gibbs discusses churches legal protections

David Gibbs III, the President and General Counsel at the National Center for Life and Liberty, discusses the importance of churches seeking legal protections in today’s changing world. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Setting Your Church Up To Thrive Thank you for joining us for Family Policy Matters. It goes unsaid that churches are vital to […]

An Impartial, Nonpartisan Look At North Carolina Candidates

NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Jere Royall and Jake Sipe, members of the NC Family staff. They discuss the importance of this year’s election, the NC Family voter guide, and what listeners can do to help. Family Policy Matters Transcript: An Impartial, Nonpartisan Look At North Carolina Candidates Thanks for joining for […]

PERSPECTIVE: Modern-Day Heroes

We—NC Family and you—are part of an incredibly vibrant and powerful national alliance made up of 40 state-based Family Policy Councils (FPCs) and a host of national allies stretching across this nation and ultimately impacting the world for Christ! Recently, I had the pleasure and privilege of attending our annual FPC conference, which was co-hosted […]

Surrounding Family In Crisis With Caring Compassionate Community

Kimberly Curlin, the Director of the Wake County Chapter of Safe Families, discusses the mission of Safe Families, which is to bring together families in need with churches and host families who can assist them in times of crisis. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Surrounding Family In Crisis With Caring Compassionate Community Thanks for joining us […]

A Simple Yet Powerful Way To Celebrate Religious Freedom

Candi Cushman, Director of Education Issues at Focus on the Family, discusses Focus on the Family’s “Bring You Bible To School Day,” a nationwide religious freedom initiative for students of all ages. Family Policy Matters Transcript: A Simple Yet Powerful Way To Celebrate Religious Freedom JOHN RUSTIN: Thank you for joining us today for Family Policy […]

The Next Chapter In NC’s Fight Against The Opioid Crisis

Greg Murphy discusses opioid epedemic

Dr. Greg Murphy, a State Representative, physician, and surgeon from Greenville, N.C., talks about the opioid epidemic and what the North Carolina General Assembly is doing to combat it. Family Policy Matters Transcript: The Next Chapter In NC’s Fight Against The Opioid Crisis Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. Few North […]

Addressing The Growing Risk Of Teen Depression

Dr. Jane Anderson, a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, discusses the increasing number of adolescents diagnosed with depression, and how parents can help. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Addressing The Growing Risk Of Teen Depression Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. Depression is an increasingly common […]