Giving Children A Voice In Family Structure Debate
Katy Faust, founder and director of Them Before Us, an organization devoted to giving children a voice in the debate over family structure discusses the problems with the current conversations about parenting and family formation. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Giving Children A Voice In Family Structure Debate Thanks for joining us this week for Family […]
Being A Grandparent: Just Like Being A Parent Only Different
Dr. Ray Guarendi, a clinical psychologist for over 40 years and author of more than a dozen books on parenting, marriage, adoption, and now grand parenting discusses his new book, Being a Grandparent: Just Like Being a Parent…Only Different! Family Policy Matters Transcript: Being A Grandparent: Just Like Being A Parent Only Different Thanks for […]
The Dating Deficit And The Decline of Courtship Culture
Catherine Fowler Sample, writer and producer of the award-winning film “The Dating Project.” The film is a new documentary that follows five modern-day singles, age 20 to 40, in their quest to find authentic love and meaningful relationships. They discuss how the dating scene has changed in America over the last one or two generations. […]
Serving Christ Through Compassionate And Accessible Healthcare
Susanne Berger, the Board Chair of Neighbor Health Center, a new faith-based health center that seeks to serve Christ by providing primary care to patients of all ages regardless of whether they have health insurance discusses her personal story of faith and vocation, as well as the mission and story of Neighbor Health Center. Family […]
Seeking Authentic Lifelong Friendship In An Increasingly Impersonal World
Father Sean Raftis, a parish priest in Montana who has become well-known in recent years as one of the Gonzaga Prep “Tag Brothers” whose story has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, ESPN, CBS and is now the inspiration for the summer blockbuster movie “Tag,” discusses his intriguing story and the importance of deep […]
Grassroots Efforts On Sex Education Have Statewide Impact
Janet Oehl, an activist with Onslow Protect Our Students, discusses the fight against comprehensive sex education that was being pushed in her local school system, and how the success of a small grassroots movement has developed into a statewide organization dedicated to a similar mission. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Grassroots Efforts On Sex Education Have […]
The Opioid Epidemic’s Toll On The Foster Care System
Jo Teague, substance abuse counselor for Wake County Human Services-Child Protective Services and founder of Alcohol and Drug Assessment Services in Raleigh, North Carolina, discusses the impact of the opioid crisis on the foster care system in North Carolina, and how we can help. Family Policy Matters Transcript: The Opioid Epidemic’s Toll On The Foster […]
Walking With Mothers In Tangible Ways On A College Campus
Debbie Capen, Executive Director of MiraVia, a pregnancy care center on the campus of Belmont Abbey College, discusses her personal story and the mission of MiraVia. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Walking With Mothers In Tangible Ways On A College Campus Thank you for joining us for this week’s special Focus on Faith edition of Family […]
Exploring The Intricacies Of School Safety
Lindsey Burke, Director of the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation, discusses school safety and where research suggests efforts should be made to keep children, teachers, and staff safe. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Exploring The Intricacies Of School Safety Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. Safety, particularly in schools, […]
Running Into The Brokenness Of Culture With Hope, Restoration & Redemption
This week on Family Policy Matters we will be airing an inspiring speech by John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. The message was delivered at NC Family’s Major Speaker Series in Raleigh, N.C., on April 26. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Running Into The Brokenness Of Culture With Hope, Restoration & Redemption […]