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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]