Protecting Free Speech On College Campuses
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, 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 […]
How The Christian Faith Can Contribute To The Common Good
Bruce Ashford, Provost and Professor of Theology and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses how Christianity applies to the many facets of public life and how we as Christians can bear witness to our faith in ways that contribute to the common good. Family Policy Matters Transcript: How The Christian Faith Can Contribute 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 […]
No Throwaway People
I once read a statement that greatly impacted my life and worldview: “Our greatest strength as a human race is our ability to acknowledge our differences; Our greatest weakness is our failure to embrace them.” My early development was shaped in an affluent suburban community 25 plus miles north of New York City in White Plains, […]
The Demise of Heroes
A well-publicized survey of 1,200 junior high students revealed a disturbing fact: today’s kids do not have heroes. When asked “Who is your hero?,” a majority of students responded “None.” For those who could conjure up a hero at all, many identified a popular singer, actor, or sports figure—usually not a person of exceptional character or […]
AT ISSUE: Casting Off Precious Jewels
I’ve had the pleasure of working as a communications consultant with various amazing non-profits over my professional life. One of the biggest hurdles I often faced was convincing organizational leaders that what they did on a day-to-day basis was exciting, and that their everyday success stories would be inspiring to potential supporters. Because they were […]
A Heart For Children: The Foster Care Crisis
My husband and I are foster parents, with the goal of adopting. When we began the process 18 months ago, we’d been married a year. We both had a particular heart for older children, knowing that, as children get older, they are much more difficult to place in adoptive homes. So for us, first becoming […]
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 […]