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Since 1999, our 15-minute weekly radio program, Family Policy Matters features interviews with nationally recognized experts on a wide range of family policy issues. Family Policy Matters airs each week on the following radio stations across North Carolina and can also be streamed on the NC Family website by clicking on the titles below.

Charlotte/Gastonia-WCRU 960 AM /105.7 FM, Sat., 6:00 AM
Charlotte/Harrisburg–WOGR 1540 AM / 88.3 FM, Sat., 3:45 PM
Raleigh/Durham-WDRU 105.7 FM / 106.5 FM / 1030 AM, Sat., 6:00 AM
Fayetteville–WCLN 105.7 FM, Sat., 7:00 AM
Greensboro/Winston Salem–WTRU 830 AM / 97.7 FM / 99.1 FM, Sat., 6:00 AM
Raleigh/Durham-WETC 540 AM, Sun., 3:45 PM
Rocky Mount–WLQC 103.1 FM, Sun., 10:00 PM

Charlotte-WOGR 1540 AM / 88.3 FM, Sat., 3:45 PM
Sanford–WLHC 103.1 FM, Sun., 10:00 PM
Wilmington–WZDG 89.7 FM, Sun., 5:30 AM & 6 PM
Winston-Salem/Piedmont Triad Area–WPIP 880 AM, Sun., 4:15 PM
Winston-Salem–WBFJ 1550 AM, Sat., 5:00 PM
Wake Forest–WFNE 103.5 FM, Sat., 12:15 PM & 11:15 PM

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Ray Guarendi discusses being a grandparent

Being A Grandparent: Just Like Being A Parent Only Different

John Rustin | August 2, 2018
Dr. Ray Guarendi, a clinical psychologist for over 40 years and author of more than a dozen books on parenting, marriage, adoption, and now READ MORE
Catherine Sample discusses the dating scene in America

The Dating Deficit And The Decline of Courtship Culture

John Rustin | July 26, 2018
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, READ MORE
Susanne Berger discusses Neighbor Health Care Center

Serving Christ Through Compassionate And Accessible Healthcare

Thomas Graham | July 20, 2018
Susanne Berger, the Board Chair of Neighbor Health Center, a new faith-based health center that seeks to serve Christ by providing primary care to READ MORE
Sean Raftis discusses lifelong friendship

Seeking Authentic Lifelong Friendship In An Increasingly Impersonal World

John Rustin | July 13, 2018
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 READ MORE
Andrew Walker discusses new small group study on religious liberty

Religious Liberty Has Its Roots In The Bible

John Rustin | July 5, 2018
Andrew Walker, Director of Policy Studies at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses a new small group READ MORE
Janet Oehl discusses grassroots efforts on sex education

Grassroots Efforts On Sex Education Have Statewide Impact

John Rustin | June 28, 2018
Janet Oehl, an activist with Onslow Protect Our Students, discusses the fight against comprehensive sex education that was being pushed in her local school READ MORE
Jo Teague discusses the opioid crisis and the foster system

The Opioid Epidemic’s Toll On The Foster Care System

Traci DeVette Griggs | June 22, 2018
Jo Teague, substance abuse counselor for Wake County Human Services-Child Protective Services and founder of Alcohol and Drug Assessment Services in Raleigh, North Carolina, READ MORE

Walking With Mothers In Tangible Ways On A College Campus

Thomas Graham | June 14, 2018
Debbie Capen, Executive Director of MiraVia, a pregnancy care center on the campus of Belmont Abbey College, discusses her personal story and the mission READ MORE
Lindsey Burke discusses school safety

Exploring The Intricacies Of School Safety

John Rustin | June 7, 2018
Lindsey Burke, Director of the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation, discusses school safety and where research suggests efforts should be made READ MORE
John Stonestreet discusses Christians and the current culture

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

John Rustin | May 31, 2018
This week on Family Policy Matters we will be airing an inspiring speech by John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. READ MORE
Patrick O'Connell discusses religious beliefs while being a primary care physician

Integrating Faith And Medical Care

Thomas Graham | May 24, 2018
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 READ MORE
Helen Alvare discusses children interests in family law

Putting Children’s Interest First In American Family Law

John Rustin | May 17, 2018
Helen Alvare, a family law professor at George Mason University’s Scalia Law School, discusses her new book, Putting Children’s Interests First in American Family READ MORE
Thomas Lickona speaks on pornography and family

Passing On A Legacy Of Good Values To The Next Generation

John Rustin | May 10, 2018
Dr. Thomas Lickona, a developmental psychologist and professor of education at the State University of New York at Cortland, discusses his new book, How READ MORE
Thomas Lickona speaks on pornography and family

Creating A Positive Family Environment That Fosters Kindness And Respect

John Rustin | May 3, 2018
Dr. Thomas Lickona, a developmental psychologist and professor of education at the State University of New York at Cortland, talks about his new book, READ MORE
Jason Yates discusses how Christians can thank, pray, and vote

Equipping Christians to Think, Pray and Vote

John Rustin | April 26, 2018
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, READ MORE
Jeremy Burton talks about the Museum of the Bible

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

Thomas Graham | April 19, 2018
Jeremy Burton, Director of Communications at the Museum of the Bible, discusses the background story, mission, and amenities of the new Museum of the READ MORE