How to Protect Your Children from the Dangers of Social Media (with Dr. Leonard Sax)
This summer, the U.S. Surgeon General called for social media to have warning labels, much like those on cigarette boxes. It has been a long established fact that social media can be damaging to mental health, especially for teens, but now the question is what do we do about it? This week on Family Policy […]
How to Fix Our Falling Fertility Rate (with Lyman Stone)
Fertility rates across the world are falling, and even media outlets like The New York Times are starting to express concern. The impacts of a shrinking population are immense, and will be felt for years to come unless steps are taken to reverse the trend. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs […]
Why Christians Must Protect Children: Part 2 (With Katy Faust)
Children get hurt every time a society moves away from Biblical morality. We’ve seen this with abortion, the transgender movement, and even the expansion of gambling. That is why it is critical for Christians to care for children who are being harmed by society and take steps to prevent further harm. This week on Family […]
Why Christians Must Protect Children: Part 1 (With Katy Faust)
Children get hurt every time a society moves away from Biblical morality. We’ve seen this with abortion, the transgender movement, and even the expansion of gambling. That is why it is critical for Christians to care for children who are being harmed by society and take steps to prevent further harm. This week on Family […]
How to Live in an Anti-Christian Culture (with Aaron Renn)
It used to be that identifying as a Christian and going to church were respected traits in American society. Now, however, Christianity is often viewed as a threat to society and the modern world. Christian Nationalism has even been called the “single biggest threat” to America’s religious freedom. How did this drastic change happen? This […]
How to Create a Media-Savvy Family (With Adam Holz)
The rise of smartphones, tablets, and other technology-driven devices over the last few decades has forced many parents to consider how to best manage this relatively new cultural phenomenon – for both them and their children. There are so many different opinions, and new studies are coming out all of the time, sharing the pros […]
How To Combat A Family-Unfriendly Culture (With Timothy Carney)
Parenting is hard. And our culture has made it even harder, pushing parents to do more and more to invest in and protect their children. The result of all of this effort? Record rates of anxiety, depression, medication, debt, and loneliness. So what gives? And what can we do better? This week on Family Policy […]
Is Masculinity Really Toxic? (with Nancy Pearcey)
Over the last several decades, the feminist movement has waged a war on men and condemned masculinity as “toxic.” But how did we get here? Is this an accurate view of men? And how do we reckon with the long-term consequences of this aspect of the culture war in our nation? This week on Family Policy […]
How to Teach Your Children a Biblical Worldview (with Dr. George Barna)
Did you know that the majority of church leaders, including youth pastors, don’t have a biblical worldview? In light of this, it is more critical than ever that parents engage with their children and work to instill in them a knowledge, understanding, and love of God’s Word. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette […]
Can Getting Married Save Civilization? With Dr. Brad Wilcox
Marriage rates have dropped 65% in the last 50 years. Many individuals no longer value getting married the way they used to, and this is having many negative effects on our society. Why does marriage matter so much, and how do we get people to see its importance? This week on Family Policy Matters, host […]