Reframing the Life Conversation (with Jason Thacker)
Abortion has become a focal point for national politics. It seems like everyone is talking about it, and yet many of these conversations appear unproductive at best and openly hostile at worst. This means that it is time to reframe how we talk about life, especially with those who disagree with us. This week on […]
An Exciting Announcement, Engaging Christians, and NC Family’s 2024 Voter Guide
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: An introduction of Mitch Prosser, NC Family’s new Vice President; Information about NC Family’s partnership with Christians Engaged; and An update on NC Family’s […]
Did You Know This About the Constitution?
Today is Constitution Day, marking 237 years since the signing of the Constitution. This document has shaped American history and Western civilization in immeasurable ways, and yet it often does not get the attention it deserves. So here are few fun facts about the Constitution. Of the written national constitutions, the U.S. Constitution is the […]
Why We Need Phone-Free Schools (with Clare Morell)
Across the nation, schools are starting to realize that having a phone during the school day is proving to be detrimental to students’ education and health. As a result, some schools are prohibiting students from using their phones during school, and others are considering adopting similar policies. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette […]
NC Family’s 2024 Voter Guide, Opportunity Scholarship Funding, And Legislative Activity
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: Information about NC Family’s 2024 Voter Guide; and Updates on legislative activity, including the passage of a bill that would expand funding for the […]
State Senate Approves Bill That Would Expand Opportunity Scholarship Funding
UPDATE: On Friday, September 20, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper vetoed HB10. UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon, September 11, the North Carolina House approved HB 10 by a vote of 67-43. The bill now proceeds to Governor Roy Cooper for consideration. Earlier this afternoon, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill that will, among other things, provide […]
A Restorative Approach to Infertility (with Stephanie Gray Connors)
As news outlets are broadcasting the dangers of America’s falling fertility rate, couples are having a harder time having children. Many are turning to IVF for help, but this is not the perfect solution that some profess. It is very costly, it isn’t always effective, and many people (such as Katy Faust) are highlighting some […]
Opportunity Scholarship Funding, State Board of Education Updates, and the 2024 Election
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: An update on the potential increase in funding for the Opportunity Scholarship Program; Updates from a recent State Board of Education meeting, including last […]
NC Family Partners with Christians Engaged to Encourage Christians to Pray, Vote, and Engage
Did you know that as many as 25 million Christians in the United States don’t vote in Presidential Elections? We know that Christian values are not just morals for individuals, but guidelines that – broadly applied – help society thrive. We’ve seen the devastation that comes when our country starts operating in ways that go […]
Helping Churches Help Families in NC (with J.P. De Gance)
In our current age, many people underestimate the value of marriage. However, a closer look at our most predominant social problems reveals that strengthening marriages could significantly improve our country as a whole. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes J.P. De Gance, founder and president of Communio, to discuss a […]