A Pursuit Of Truth That Leads To Freedom
We see a wide variety of school choice options nowadays, from private, to homeschool, to public charter, to traditional public schools. Each of these options often brings with them a variety of teaching styles. One rising style is Classical Education, “the cultivation of wisdom and virtue by nourishing the soul on the true, the good, […]
Recapping Behind Every Issue
In the Fall/Winter installment of Family North Carolina magazine, we introduced our end of year theme for 2019, “Behind Every Issue Is A Person.” Inspired by Dan Darling’s book The Dignity Revolution, “Behind every issue…” seeks to remind us of the inherent dignity of every human being we encounter. Oftentimes, as we engage in politics and public […]
POV: Far More Than A Chicken Sandwich
I’ve long admired Chick-fil-A’s slogan, “We didn’t invent the chicken, just the chicken sandwich,” because it cleverly acknowledges two fundamental ideals: (1) the restaurant chain’s focus on leading the fast food industry in the production of an excellent (and delicious) chicken sandwich, and (2) the presumption that someone else (i.e. the Creator God) actually “invented” […]
VIDEO: We Are Partners In A National Pro-Family Alliance
Did You Know that NC Family is one of over 40 Family Policy organizations nationwide? NC Family President John L. Rustin was encouraged and inspired after spending time with other Family Policy Council directors at last week’s annual Family Policy Conference in Atlanta. In the following video, John shares insights from the conference that involved […]
Consent Decree Echoes Gov. Cooper’s “Gender Identity” Bathroom Policy
The latest development in the ongoing legal saga over access to public bathrooms in North Carolina took place on Tuesday, when U.S. District Court Judge Thomas D. Schroeder declared that bathrooms and other “public facilities” under the authority of North Carolina’s Executive Branch are open to individuals based on “gender identity” instead of biological sex. […]
Learning To Know God
Jessica Burke, a former educator and writer for the Leadership Council of the ERLC, discusses the importance of faith in a child’s education, and how learning can help us all better know God through his creation. Burke also advises parents on balancing helping their children earn a successful education while growing a meaningful faith. […]
From Addict to Advocate (Part 2)
Mike Lindell, inventor of MyPillow and founder of the Lindell Recovery Network, speaks about the role his faith has played not only in his recovery from drug addiction, but also in his business and his philanthropic work. Lindell also discusses his upcoming business projects. Family Policy Matters Transcript: From Addict to Advocate (Part 2) […]
From Addict to Advocate (Part 1)
Mike Lindell, inventor of MyPillow and founder of the Lindell Recovery Network sits down with NC Family President John L. Rustin to discuss his personal experiences with severe drug addiction and recovery, and how his faith has played a role in this journey. Family Policy Matters Transcript: From Addict to Advocate (Part 1) JOHN […]
Divorce’s Echo
Leila Miller speaks about her book, Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak. Miller talks about some of the stories and trends discussed in her book, and how she has seen divorce affect children as they grow up. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Divorce’s Echo JOHN RUSTIN: Thanks for joining us this week for Family […]
The Dangerous Inequalities of the “Equality Act”
A bill labeled the Equality Act could go to a vote in the U.S. Senate at any time. The measure, which threatens religious liberty on a number of fronts, has already passed the U.S. House. And if you think that it can’t pass in the Republican-controlled Senate, consider the fact that eight Republicans helped to […]