Addressing The Growing Risk Of Teen Depression

Dr. Jane Anderson, a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, discusses the increasing number of adolescents diagnosed with depression, and how parents can help. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Addressing The Growing Risk Of Teen Depression Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. Depression is an increasingly common […]

How Parents Can Help Young People Avoid Faith Drift

Brad Griffin discusses faith drift

NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Brad Griffin, Associate Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, which focuses on providing research, resources, and support to churches who want their youth ministry programs to help young people develop a fruitful, and long-lasting faith. Family Policy Matters Transcript: How Parents Can Help Young People Avoid ‘Faith […]

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. […]

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 […]

Religious Liberty Has Its Roots In The Bible

Andrew Walker discusses new small group study on religious liberty

Andrew Walker, Director of Policy Studies at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses a new small group study on religious liberty produced by the ERLC. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Religious Liberty Has Its Roots In The Bible JOHN RUSTIN: Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. […]

Running Into The Brokenness Of Culture With Hope, Restoration & Redemption

John Stonestreet discusses Christians and the current culture

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 […]

Integrating Faith And Medical Care

Patrick O'Connell discusses religious beliefs while being a primary care physician

Dr. Patrick O’Connell, founder of Sentinel Primary Care, discusses his personal journey of faith and vocation, as well as, how he integrates his religious beliefs into his work as a primary care physician. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Integrating Faith and Medical Care Thank you for joining us for this week’s special Focus on Faith edition […]

Equipping Christians to Think, Pray and Vote

Jason Yates discusses how Christians can thank, pray, and vote

Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes, a non-partisan movement of the church in America that seeks to motivate and equip Christians to vote, discusses how Christians can make a positive difference in their communities, state and nation through participating in the democratic process. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Equipping Christians to Think, Pray and Vote […]

An Invitation To Engage With The History, Impact, and Narrative Of The Bible

Jeremy Burton talks about the Museum of the Bible

Jeremy Burton, Director of Communications at the Museum of the Bible, discusses the background story, mission, and amenities of the new Museum of the Bible located in Washington D.C.. Family Policy Matters Transcript: An Invitation To Engage With The History, Impact, and Narrative Of The Bible Thank you for joining us for this week’s special […]

Proclamation And Persuasion: Learning To Communicate In Polarized Times

The Communication Guys discusses how to communicate tough issues

Dr. Tom Barrett and Tim Downs, the hosts of the weekly podcast “The Communications Guys,” discuss how to effectively communicate on tough issues during our polarized age. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Proclamation And Persuasion: Learning To Communicate In Polarized Times This is Traci Griggs, Director of Communications at NC Family, sitting in for John Rustin […]