Why Christians Should Engage in Politics

Over the years, Christians have had less and less of a voice in politics, whether it is because people are trying to “separate church and state,” politics feel like a hopeless battle, or some other reason. However, it is critical that Christians play an active role in politics, standing up for Christian values in the […]
LGBTQ Organization Files Federal Complaints Against NC’s Public Schools

On Tuesday, January 30, the LGBTQ organization Campaign for Southern Equality filed a federal complaint challenging North Carolina’s recently enacted Parents’ Bill of Rights and Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. Both of these bills were passed last year and have gone into effect. The complaint claims that North Carolina’s public schools systematically marginalize students who […]
A Rural Church Meets Educational Needs

As schools have become increasingly influenced by ideas that go against Scripture, many people have started looking at alternative ways to provide an education for children that also teaches them biblical truths. Churches have started opening schools to help offer parents a Christian alternative for their child’s education. This week on Family Policy Matters, host […]
The Critical Connection: Faith, Race, and Political Engagement

Two of the biggest cultural topics over the last few years have been critical race theory and abortion, sparking strong reactions and opinions from almost everyone. While at face value they may appear to be separate issues, a closer look reveals that they are closely linked and that they have significant implications for people of […]
Over the Counter Birth Control Pills are Coming to NC Without Age Restrictions

In the coming months, birth control pills will be available for purchase over the counter (OTC) in North Carolina with no age restrictions and without the need for a prescription. In July of last year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Opill, also known as Norgestrel or the “mini-pill,” will be sold to […]
A Pregnancy Resource Center Opens a Coffee Shop in NC

There are so many factors that parents must think about when they find themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy, including things like housing, employment, and sometimes even transportation. Pregnancy resource centers can help meet some of these needs, but there’s only so much they can do. That is why one pregnancy center in central North Carolina […]
Potential Impacts of New Age Verification Requirements

Last week, it was announced that Pornhub was restricting access for users in North Carolina in response to the new age verification requirement that took effect on January 1st. Since the website reportedly has more users than Netflix, this likely caused a drastic drop in the consumption of pornographic materials in North Carolina. But what […]
Protecting Our Teens (Even When They Push Us Away) (Re-Air)

Did you know that adolescence doesn’t end until the age of 25? Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students? Did you know that marijuana is up to 10 times stronger now than it was just a generation or two ago? These are just a handful of the […]
5 Ways You Can Help Prevent Human Trafficking

By Presidential proclamation, January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This past summer, Angel Studios took the world by storm with their movie Sound of Freedom. This film tells the story of Tim Ballard and his mission to rescue children from sex traffickers in Columbia. It was the ninth highest-grossing film of 2023 in the United […]
P*rn Sites Block Access to NC Users Following Age Verification Requirement

This past summer, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a measure entitled the “Pornography Age Verification Act” or “PAVE Act” via an amendment to House Bill 8. As the title implies, this requires users of pornographic websites to provide some form of age verification, such as an I.D., before they can access pornographic materials. The bill was […]