Fighting For The Freedom To Choose

Mike Long, President of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, shares why 20% of North Carolina families are exploring non-traditional schooling options, and how the Millennial parent mindset of having options continues to influence this school choice trend.  Family Policy Matters Transcript: Fighting For The Freedom To Choose TRACI GRIGGS: Thanks for joining us […]

The Inside Scoop on Independent Schools

Linda Nelson, a veteran educator and Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS), describes the diverse makeup of independent schools in North Carolina, and dispels many of the stereotypes people may have about private schools.  Family Policy Matters Transcript: The Inside Scoop on Independent Schools TRACI GRIGGS: Thanks for joining us […]

The Game Plan For Fighting Divorce (Part 2)

JP De Gance, Founder and President of Communio, an organization that works to equip communities and churches to strengthen marriages, families, and faith continues his conversation with NC Family Communications Director Traci DeVette Griggs about Communio’s unique work to strengthen marriages and limit divorces.  Family Policy Matters Transcript: The Game Plan For Fighting Divorce […]

The Game Plan For Fighting Divorce (Part 1)

J.P. De Gance, Founder and President of Communio, an organization that works to equip communities and churches to strengthen marriages, families, and faith speaks with NC Family Communications Director Traci DeVette Griggs about how Communio operates and what they are uniquely doing to strengthen marriages and limit divorces.  Family Policy Matters Transcript: The Game […]

Transgender Vs. Title IX

This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Communications Director Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Denise Harle, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom. Harle unpacks the recent Title IX complaint ADF filed on behalf of several female high school track runners in Connecticut. There, two biological men have been competing as women and winning every […]

Opting Out Is Not An Option: Part 2

Dan Darling, a pastor and Vice President of Communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, continues his conversation with NC Family Communications Director Traci DeVette Griggs, discussing the importance of Christians being involved in public policy and how we should employ grace and respect when addressing those who disagree […]

Opting Out Is Not An Option

 Dan Darling, pastor and Vice President of Communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, in Part 1 of this 2-part series discusses the importance of people of faith being involved in public policy and advocating for justice in our nation and the world.  Family Policy Matters Transcript: Opting […]

Learning To Know God

 Jessica Burke, a former educator and writer for the Leadership Council of the ERLC, discusses the importance of faith in a child’s education, and how learning can help us all better know God through his creation. Burke also advises parents on balancing helping their children earn a successful education while growing a meaningful faith. […]

From Addict to Advocate (Part 2)

 Mike Lindell, inventor of MyPillow and founder of the Lindell Recovery Network, speaks about the role his faith has played not only in his recovery from drug addiction, but also in his business and his philanthropic work. Lindell also discusses his upcoming business projects. Family Policy Matters Transcript: From Addict to Advocate (Part 2) […]

From Addict to Advocate (Part 1)

 Mike Lindell, inventor of MyPillow and founder of the Lindell Recovery Network sits down with NC Family President John L. Rustin to discuss his personal experiences with severe drug addiction and recovery, and how his faith has played a role in this journey. Family Policy Matters Transcript: From Addict to Advocate (Part 1) JOHN […]