We Are All Lobbyists

Jere Royall talks about lobbying and the legislative session

In Part 1 of this 2-part series, NC Family President John Rustin talks with NC Family Lobbyist and Counsel Jere Royall, about his unique and winsome philosophy on lobbying in the North Carolina General Assembly. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: We Are All Lobbyists INTRODUCTION: Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. Our guest […]

Little Sisters of the Poor Update

NC Family president John Rustin talks with Helen Alvaré, JD, professor of law at George Mason University and founder of Women Speak for Themselves, about the U.S. Supreme Court’s May 2016 opinion in Zubik v. Burwell, and what that ruling means for the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious nonprofits. “Family Policy Matters” […]

The Planned Parenthood Investigation Must Continue

Arina Grossu discusses planned parenthood

NC Family president John Rustin talks with Arina Grossu, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council, about the ongoing Congressional investigation into Planned Parenthood’s alleged involvement in the illegal procurement and sale of aborted baby body parts. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: The Planned Parenthood Investigation Must Continue INTRODUCTION: Arina Grossu […]

If They Must Be There, Let’s Make Them Safe

Chris Gacek discusses safe abortion

This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Chris Gacek, senior fellow for regulatory affairs at Family Research Council, about an important case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court called Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt, which involves a legal challenge to Texas’ abortion safety law. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: If They Must Be There, […]

No Different From Mike Wallace

This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Arina Grossu, director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, about a new report from Family Research Council, “Investigating Planned Parenthood and Research Using Aborted Babies.” “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: No Different From Mike Wallace INTRODUCTION: Arina Grossu is the Director of the Center […]

Stam Reflects On His Career, Part 2

Representative Paul Stam

This week, in part two of series that began last week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Representative Paul “Skip” Stam, who represents the southern portion of Wake County in the N.C. House, about his career in the General Assembly. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: Stam Reflects On His Career, Part 2 INTRODUCTION: Representative Paul “Skip” […]

Stam Reflects On His Career, Part 1

Representative Paul Stam

This week, in part one of a two-part series, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Representative Paul “Skip” Stam, who represents the southern portion of Wake County in the N.C. House, about his career as a pro-life attorney and his work in the General Assembly. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: Stam Reflects On His Career, Part […]

Counteracting the Abortion Pill One Life At a Time

Matthew Harrison discusses abortion pill

This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Dr. Matthew Harrison, a pro-life family physician in Charlotte, NC, and associate director of Culture of Life Family Services, about the Abortion Pill Reversal Method, which he helped to pioneer in 2006. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: Counteracting the Abortion Pill One Life At a Time INTRODUCTION: Dr. […]

Seven U.S. Supreme Court Decisions That Changed America

This week, “Family Policy Matters” features a portion of a keynote address on the seven Supreme Court decisions that changed America, as presented at the North Carolina Family Policy Council’s Major Speakers dinner event in Charlotte, NC, in November 2015. It was presented by Paul Weber, CEO of CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus […]

The Power of Prayer Outside Abortion Clinics

Shawn Carney 40 Days For Life

This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Shawn Carney, campaign director for 40 Days for Life, a national pro-life campaign to end abortion through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil, about the national campaign, and the growing number of young people who are joining the pro-life movement. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: The Power of Prayer […]