When a Baseball Field Becomes a Mission Field (with Billie Jauss)
Life is busy, and it can be hard to make time even for the things that matter. Investing in relationships, our marriages, our kids, or ministry can often fall by the wayside as we go about the demands of life. However – even in the busiest times – it is important to pause, re-center our […]
Getting Ready to Vote in North Carolina
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: The start of early voting in North Carolina; Why it’s important for Christians to vote; and How to learn more about which candidates align […]
The Christian Duty to be an Informed Voter (with David Closson)
Many Christians these days are choosing to “opt out” of politics, whether they just don’t want to think about it or they would prefer focus on what they perceive to be more Kingdom-oriented work. What many are missing, though, is that civic engagement is a prime opportunity to love our neighbors well, which we are […]
Hurricane Helene Relief Bill and the 2024 Elections
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: Legislation that was passed this week to help aid those impacted by Hurricane Helene; and Updates on the 2024 Election in North Carolina in […]
2024 Charlotte Dinner with Joseph Backholm
NC Family enjoyed a great evening of fun and fellowship as we gathered with friends and supporters at the Club at Longview on October 3rd for our 2024 Charlotte Dinner. Our Keynote Speaker was Joseph Backholm, the Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. He shared fourteen critical points about […]
The Truth About Transgenderism (with Dr. Miriam Grossman)
In the last ten years, the number of individuals in America aged 18-24 who identify as “transgender” increased by 422%, and the increase is similar for those who are aged 25-34. During this same period, there has also been a sharp rise in activism celebrating this lifestyle and fighting for trans “rights.” Why is this […]
Praying for the Victims of Helene and the Launch of 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: Join us in praying for those impacted by Hurricane Helene; and The launch of NC Family’s 2024 Voter Guide. LINKS FROM THE VIDEO: Learn […]
New Policy Could Allow High School Athletes to Profit
Today marks the beginning of the public comment period for the State Board of Education’s proposed policy regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL). Under this policy, high school athletes in North Carolina could monetize their success beyond academic and scholarship awards with sponsored autographs, endorsements, and promotional activities. Effectively, it would allow high school students […]
Join us in praying for the communities impacted by Hurricane Helene
Over the weekend, Hurricane Helene left a wake of devastation as it traveled up the eastern United States. Thousands of people have been severely impacted, the death toll is already nearing 100 (the majority of these in North Carolina), and millions will be without power for the foreseeable future. We invite you to join us […]
Why Christians Should Get Involved in Politics (with Bunni Pounds)
Did you know that there are an estimated 210 million Christians in the United States? Can you imagine what would happen if all of them started engaging in the political arena? Chances are we would see some drastic changes for the better. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Bunni Pounds, […]