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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Raising Kids With Character
Parenting is hard. There is so much to think about, from making sure the laundry gets done to getting a nourishing meal on the table for dinner. While these things are certainly important, one of the best things parents can do for their children is to model and instill in them the importance of character. This week on […]
How to Be God-Honoring Citizens in a Fallen World
The Bible is full of wisdom and guidance for how to live our lives in a God-honoring way. It can sometimes be difficult, though, to translate this wisdom to our modern-day lives, especially when it comes to engaging the (often hostile) world around us. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes […]
Kids, Phones, and Porn
As technology continues to progress, so does the number of young children who have cell phones (often with little to no supervision). Whether children seek out harmful content or not, cell phones and social media can be quite dangerous if not used in a healthy way. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette […]
The Truth About Parenting a Transgender-Identifying Child
Can you imagine your child announcing to you that they think they are supposed to be the opposite gender? Parents across the country have been completely shocked by their children telling them that they identify as transgender and have had to grapple with how to love and care for their children in a healthy way. […]