On Teens Making Wise Decisions about Sex
This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Valerie Huber, president of Ascend, formerly the National Abstinence Education Association (NAEA), about why more American teens are delaying sexual activity, and the important role parents can play in helping teens make wise decisions about sex. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: On Teens Making Wise Decision about Sex […]
Why We Must Boldly Declare the Truth About Marriage
This week, “Family Policy Matters” features a portion of a keynote address on why pro-family citizens are called to stand boldly for the Truth about marriage that Kellie Fiedorek, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, gave at the North Carolina Family Policy Council’s Major Speakers dinner event in Winston-Salem, NC, in November 2015. “Family Policy […]
New Assault on Religious Liberty in NC
Six North Carolina residents are suing the State of North Carolina over a new law that allows certain public officials to recuse themselves from all duties related to marriage ceremonies if they have a sincerely held religious objection to marrying same sex couples. The federal lawsuit Ansley vs. North Carolina contends that Senate Bill 2(SB 2) is unconstitutional […]
Pornography Can Damage Your Child’s Self-Image
This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Dr. Michelle Cretella, president of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPEDs), about how pornography harms children, and steps parents can take to protect their children from sexually explicit material online. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: Pornography Can Damage Your Child’s Self-Image INTRODUCTION: Michelle Cretella, M.D., is President of […]
A Special Invitation for NC Pastors!
Pastors across North Carolina are cordially invited to attend a free Culture Impact Tour event to learn more about how they and their congregation can fulfill Christ’s call to be “Salt” and “Light” in our culture. These regional events are not about creating “just one more thing” for pastors to do. In fact, they are […]
Seven U.S. Supreme Court Decisions That Changed America
This week, “Family Policy Matters” features a portion of a keynote address on the seven Supreme Court decisions that changed America, as presented at the North Carolina Family Policy Council’s Major Speakers dinner event in Charlotte, NC, in November 2015. It was presented by Paul Weber, CEO of CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus […]
NC Supreme Court Upholds Social Media Ban for Sex Offenders
A provision in a 2008 state law that prohibits registered sex offenders in North Carolina from accessing commercial social media sites, such as Facebook, that are frequented by minors has been upheld by the North Carolina Supreme Court. In a decision issued November 6, the state’s highest court overturned a 2013 decision by the N.C. Court of […]
Responding Like Jesus to the Redefinition of Marriage
This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with J.D. Greear, lead pastor of The Summit Church in the Raleigh-Durham area, about how Christians can respond to the redefinition of marriage in both Truth and love. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: Responding Like Jesus to the Redefinition of Marriage INTRODUCTION: Pastor J.D. Grear is the lead pastor […]
What Happened to the Muppets and What Parents Can Do About It
This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Tim Winter, president of the Parents Television Council (PTC), about ABC’s new television show, The Muppets, and why the PTC is warning parents that this is not a show for children. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: What Happened to the Muppets and What Parents Can Do About It […]
POV: Healthy Families Are Key To Improving NC’s Economy
A major focus of the 2015 Legislative Session was how to improve North Carolina’s economy. Lawmakers hashed out the usual ideas—everything from creating better jobs to the benefits of lowering taxes—and some of these proposals became law. But the policy debate overlooked one key factor that matters even more to the prosperity of North Carolina—the […]