Put Your Faith Into Action (with Dr. Bill Donohue)
A quick look at American culture will reveal that we as a society have moved away from a Judeo-Christian worldview, and even religion as a whole. Secularism is running rampant and pushing things like abortion and gender ideology. While not every Christian is called to run for office, every Christian is called to be salt […]
Why People are Leaving the Church (With Michael Graham)
Over the last two decades, church attendance has declined across denominations. Some stop attending because they no longer identify with the religion, some because they have had negative experiences in the church, and some leave because of lifestyles that make church attendance challenging. Regardless of the reason, though, this is a significant shift that will […]
The Surprising History Behind Some Christmas Traditions
The Christmas season is full of traditions, from decorating trees to kissing under the mistletoe. But why do all of these traditions exist, and how did they get started? This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Michael Foley, author of the new book Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained, to […]
An OB/GYN Corrects Abortion Myths (Re-Air)
Since the North Carolina Legislature passed a major pro-life bill this spring, we have heard many myths about abortion and the so-called “dangers” of these increased restrictions. Many of these myths have been used as the primary basis for the defense of legalized abortion, and so we thought now would be a good time to […]
The New Focus for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
The Southern Baptist Convention does some amazing work, both at a nationwide and local level. But what some may not know is that their work extends to public policy via the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC). This organization bridges the gap between Southern Baptist churches and policy issues such as the sanctity of human […]
Attacks on Churches Mean Attacks on Religious Liberty
Attacks against churches in the United States have been steadily rising over the past five years. According to a report from the Family Research Council, there have already been 69 incidents just this year, ranging from arson to vandalism. Unfortunately, North Carolina had seven of these incidents, making us the top state for church attacks […]
The Results of the 2022 Election
There has been a lot of anticipation surrounding this year’s election. With record levels of inflation, the increasing advancement of the LGBTQ agenda, and the Dobbs decision returning decisions about abortion to the states, many political pundits predicted many had been predicting a “red tsunami” heavily favoring major Republican victories across the country. Now that the results […]
Coach Kennedy’s Stand for Religious Liberty: Part 2
This past summer Coach Joseph Kennedy made national headlines when he won a seven-year legal battle that ended at the US Supreme Court. This battle resulted from Coach Kennedy’s commitment to say a short, private prayer at the end of each football game that he coached. This week on Family Policy Matters, hear Part 2 of […]
Coach Kennedy’s Stand for Religious Liberty: Part 1
This past summer Coach Joseph Kennedy made national headlines when he won a seven-year legal battle that ended at the US Supreme Court. This battle resulted from Coach Kennedy’s commitment to say a short, private prayer at the end of each football game that he coached. This week on Family Policy Matters, hear Part 1 of […]
Pandemic Migrations Bring New Neighbors
The last few years have brought many changes, one of which is the new migration trend being seen across the country. People are relocating from densely packed urban areas and are opting instead for the quiet of the suburbs, with some taking it a step further and moving into rural areas frequently referred to as […]