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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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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
The Communication Guys discusses how to communicate tough issues

Proclamation And Persuasion: Learning To Communicate In Polarized Times

Traci DeVette Griggs | April 12, 2018
Dr. Tom Barrett and Tim Downs, the hosts of the weekly podcast “The Communications Guys,” discuss how to effectively communicate on tough issues during READ MORE
Omar Manejwala discusses the opioid addiction epidemic

Turning Back the Tide of the Opioid Epidemic

John Rustin | April 5, 2018
Dr. Omar Manejwala, Chief Medical Officer of Catasys and one of the nation’s leading experts of addiction,  discusses the opioid epidemic, some practical steps READ MORE

Valuable Insights On Today’s Hot Button Cultural Topics

John Rustin | March 29, 2018
Nancy Pearcey, a renowned Christian apologist and professor in residence at Houston Baptist University discusses her valuable insights into some of today’s biggest hot READ MORE
Russell Moore discusses Christians, racism, and family

Bearing Each Other’s Burdens: Addressing Racism As Christians

John Rustin | March 22, 2018
Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention discusses racism, and the READ MORE
Stephanie Barclay discusses religious liberty

A Local Victory For Religious Liberty

John Rustin | March 15, 2018
Stephanie Barclay, Counsel at The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, a non-profit, public-interest legal and educational institute with a mission to protect the free READ MORE
Jennifer Murff Millennials for Marriage

Reintroducing the Beauty of Marriage to Millennials

John Rustin | March 9, 2018
Jennifer Murff, President of Millennials for Marriage, talks about her organization’s work to shift culture, change perceptions and reintroduce the beauty of dating and READ MORE
Les Bernal - Gambling and Lottery

A Closer Look At The Real Costs Of The Lottery

John Rustin | March 1, 2018
Les Bernal, the National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, discusses the real costs and benefits of state lotteries and other forms of legalize gambling. READ MORE
Darrell Allison discusses education savings accounts (ESAs) and school choice

North Carolina A National Leader In School Choice

John Rustin | February 22, 2018
Darrell Allison, president of Parents for Education Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC), a statewide organization that seeks and supports greater educational opportunities for parents READ MORE
Erik Stanley discuses the Johnson Amendment and faith

Keeping The Government Out of America’s Pulpits

Thomas Graham | February 15, 2018
Erik Stanley, senior counsel and director of the Center for Christian Ministries for the Alliance Defending Freedom, discusses the Johnson Amendment and how it READ MORE
David Christensen discusses pro-life legislation and religious liberty

Reasons For Hope And Concern in Religious Liberty

John Rustin | February 8, 2018
David Christensen, Vice President for Government Affairs with the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C., discusses some of the positive religious liberty developments occurring READ MORE

Making Sense of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017”

John Rustin | February 2, 2018
Andrew Guernsey, a legislative assistant for Government Affairs with the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. about the real effects of the “Tax Cuts READ MORE
Ryan Bomberger discusses abortion, adoption, race and civil rights

An Unconventional Story of Hope

John Rustin | January 25, 2018
Ryan Bomberger, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at the Radiance Foundation, an educational and life-affirming nonprofit organization discusses the issues of abortion, adoption, race, READ MORE
Tracy Winsor discusses families with a prenatal diagnosis

Walking With Families Through The Toughest Times A Parent Can Face

Thomas Graham | January 19, 2018
Tracy Winsor, co-founder of Be Not Afraid, a ministry that provides tangible and loving support to parents whose unborn children receive difficult diagnoses and READ MORE