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Guest: Nicole HuntMinistry: Focus on the FamilyPosition: Life Issues Analyst; Contributor for The Daily CitizenTopic: the release of a new study on the dangers of the abortion pill showing that potential harm to women is far greater than originally reported by the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationWebsite: focusonthefamily.com, thedailycitizen.org

Guest: Nicole HuntMinistry: Focus on the FamilyPosition: Life Issues Analyst; Contributor for The Daily CitizenTopic: the release of a new study on the dangers of the abortion pill showing that potential harm to women is far greater than originally reported by the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationWebsite: focusonthefamily.com, thedailycitizen.org

Recently, Baltimore sued DraftKings and FanDuel over their targeting of problem gamblers. Emily Washburn, Issues Analyst for the Daily Citizen at Focus on the Family, joins us to shed light on this disturbing trend harming people, families, and their futures due to the addiction trap and the ongoing targeting using big data. (https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/baltimore-sues-fanduel-draftkings-targeting-problem-gamblers/)

U.S. Senator James Lankford encourages Americans to look for the light switch in the midst of cultural darkness to turn the country around. "We the People" define the greatest representative republic on the planet, and the path forward is found in personal faith and making choices to do the right thing every day. Get Senator James Lankford's book, Turnaround: America’s Revival, for a gift of any amount. James' practical leadership ideas will encourage you to live your faith and find impactful ways to serve our community and our great nation. Subscribe to the Daily Citizen to stay informed on cultural issues affecting you and your family. This article outlines on engaging with this cultural moment as a Christian. Learn about and join in Focus on the Family’s pro-life efforts. Support this Show! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Ten Mile Community Leaders Prayer Breakfast (Sat Sept 7) … GUESTS Pat O’Brien, Sr Vice President, Dollar Bank and Pastor John Thomas, founder & pastor of the Calvary Chapel and Calvary Chapel Christian School. How Should We React When God Doesn’t Listen? … GUEST Zachary Mettler … staff writer and communications liaison for The Daily Citizen at Focus on the Family, where he writes about current political issues, US history, political philosophy, and culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten Mile Community Leaders Prayer Breakfast (Sat Sept 7) … GUESTS Pat O’Brien, Sr Vice President, Dollar Bank and Pastor John Thomas, founder & pastor of the Calvary Chapel and Calvary Chapel Christian School. How Should We React When God Doesn’t Listen? … GUEST Zachary Mettler … staff writer and communications liaison for The Daily Citizen at Focus on the Family, where he writes about current political issues, US history, political philosophy, and culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The life of Craig Wolfley … GUEST Jon Kolb … is a former Pgh Steeler and 4-time Super Bowl champ who played as an All-Pro offensive lineman for 13 seasons … Jon protected quarterback Bradshaw’s blindside from his left tackle position and on the field for the Immaculate Reception … after his retirement, he worked as a defensive line, and a strength & conditioning coach for the Steelers … He was also an occasional strongman competitor in some of the World's Strongest Man contests … Jon is the founder of ATP. Wikipedia Founder Larry Sanger comes to faith … GUEST Paul Battura … VP of Communications for Focus on the Family … Editor in Chief of The Daily Citizen .. been w Focus since 1998 … author of several books including “Chosen for Greatness: How Adoption changes the World,” and “Good Day: The Paul Harvey Story” … also host of Salem Media’s What a Life: Lessons from Legends radio show and podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The life of Craig Wolfley … GUEST Jon Kolb … is a former Pgh Steeler and 4-time Super Bowl champ who played as an All-Pro offensive lineman for 13 seasons … Jon protected quarterback Bradshaw’s blindside from his left tackle position and on the field for the Immaculate Reception … after his retirement, he worked as a defensive line, and a strength & conditioning coach for the Steelers … He was also an occasional strongman competitor in some of the World's Strongest Man contests … Jon is the founder of ATP. Wikipedia Founder Larry Sanger comes to faith … GUEST Paul Battura … VP of Communications for Focus on the Family … Editor in Chief of The Daily Citizen .. been w Focus since 1998 … author of several books including “Chosen for Greatness: How Adoption changes the World,” and “Good Day: The Paul Harvey Story” … also host of Salem Media’s What a Life: Lessons from Legends radio show and podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, podcaster, and blogger Natasha Crain motivates and equips Christians to defend Christian values despite the hostility of the culture. She shares about the calling of Christians to stand up for the common good in the public square, even when it goes against the cultural understanding of good. Learn how to persevere in the darkness and take action to spread the light of Christ. For a gift of any amount, get a copy of Natasha Crain's When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good as Christians in a Hostile Public Square. Learn how to respond to the culture as people of God. Focus on the Family’s The Daily Citizen provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias. The publication exists to provide timely, relevant analysis of current events and cultural trends all from a biblical worldview. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Hear about The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf in his conversation with Jim on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. Hear more about sharing Christ's love with your enemies through Virginia Prodan's episode on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. She'll sharing the shocking story of converting her would-be assassin. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Gary Varvel - Creators Donald Trump made a lot of campaign promises, big and small. Many of them are pure fantasy and destined to fail. Remember Trump's 2016 promise to replace Obamacare with something “less expensive and better”? Or his regular proclamations of “Infrastructure Week”? He'd learned from earlier failures. With the price of eggs soaring despite his promise to immediate reduce grocery prices, including eggs, his latest Press Fantasy Writer (a.k.a. Press Secretary) laid the blame on Biden for the killing of millions of laying hens to combat Bird Flu. We can expect the same when inflation is reignited by Trump's tariffs and tax cuts, his promised ending of taxes on tips and social security don't happen, and on and on: it's all the fault of a mess Joe Biden left behind.Just today (Thursday) Trump laid the blame for the tragic D.C. plane crash on the hiring policies of Presidents Obama and Biden in a fact-free rant they called a news conference. The other Trump tactic already on full display: take credit for things he did not actually do. His first biggie: claiming he's responsible for turning some valves to restore water supplies for southern California. It didn't happen. The Michigan political landscape underwent an earthquake this week with Gary Peters' announcement that he won't run for reelection in 2026. It has implications not just for the Senate, but also for Michigan's congressional delegation and the race for Governor. We will be joined by state capitol politics guru Kyle Melinn from the MIRS news service to dissect the overlapping impacts. Joining the conversation is MIRS News editor Kyle Melinn. Kyle Melinn is the editor and Vice President of the MIRS Newsletter, a daily on-line political news service covering state government and politics. A professional journalist for 20 years who has covered the state Capitol for the last 13. Before MIRS, Kyle served as a freelance writer for the Boston Herald and as a senior editor for SchoolSports.com.  He has also covered government and politics for The Daily Citizen, in Dalton, Ga.; The Yuma arizona Daily Sun; and the East Lansing Towne Courier. Kyle is also host of the MIRS Monday podcast, an excellent source of the latest information from state government.   =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management David Horsey - Seattle Times

Focus on the Family's Vice President of External and Government Relations shares about culture's desire for an unattainable and imaginary utopia. In this discussion, he outlines the importance of submitting to God's authority instead, to stop and reverse the destruction being done in the American culture. Get Tim Goeglein's book, Stumbling Toward Utopia, for a gift of any amount. Focus on the Family’s The Daily Citizen provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias. The publication exists to provide timely, relevant analysis of current events and cultural trends all from a biblical worldview. Listen to the ReFOCUS episode with Melissa Kearney on her fascinating book about the impact of family structure on kids, The Two-Parent Privilege. Listen to the ReFOCUS episode with Brad Wilcox on his book, Get Married, to learn about the positive effects of marriage and parenting on the lives of those involved. Get Heather Holleman's book, The Six Conversations, to learn more about meaningful connection in an age of isolation and conflict. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

A Missouri woman who survived a harrowing kidnapping and shooting by hiding under her friend's lifeless body has now testified against one of her attackers. Melissa Pugh, who narrowly escaped death in the August 2020 incident, took the stand in the trial of Steven Chase Calverley, one of nine individuals charged in the kidnapping and murder of her friend, Sarah Pasco. According to the Springfield Daily Citizen, Calverley, 33, was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges related to the brutal crime. The kidnapping, orchestrated by ringleader Gary Hunter Jr., led to the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Pasco and left Pugh fighting for her life. After being forced into a well in the woods of Lawrence County, Missouri, Pugh made the critical decision to lay still beneath her friend's body, hoping to survive while the attackers believed both women were dead. Hunter Jr., who pleaded guilty in 2022 to second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping charges, was sentenced to 40 years in prison. He had originally faced a possible death sentence but took a plea deal to avoid it. Authorities arrested all nine individuals involved in the kidnapping after a week-long investigation. Pugh, who courageously testified against Calverley in court, spoke of her forgiveness for his role in the crime, though she expressed confusion over why he, a former Purple Heart-winning U.S. Marine, did not intervene to stop Hunter Jr. during the ordeal. "I know God spared my life for a reason," Pugh said, according to the Daily Citizen. "But I don't understand why none of them tried to help us... Especially with Mr. Calverley being a war hero." The terrifying sequence of events began when Hunter Jr. approached Pugh and Pasco while they were in a parked car in Stotts City. After forcing them into a life-threatening situation, he directed the women to the home of Christina Knapp, one of his accomplices. Over time, the plot involved all nine suspects, who eventually drove the women to a secluded wooded area in Miller, Missouri. There, Hunter Jr. shot Pasco while Pugh lay hidden beneath her, convinced she was going to die. After the group left, Pugh, covered in her friend's blood, crawled out of the well and managed to call 911, leading to the swift arrest of the perpetrators. In the aftermath of his conviction, Calverley expressed remorse in a letter, telling the victims' families, “I'm sorry I was a coward and didn't try harder to stop him. I'm sorry I didn't try to put myself between him and you guys.” Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

A Missouri woman who survived a harrowing kidnapping and shooting by hiding under her friend's lifeless body has now testified against one of her attackers. Melissa Pugh, who narrowly escaped death in the August 2020 incident, took the stand in the trial of Steven Chase Calverley, one of nine individuals charged in the kidnapping and murder of her friend, Sarah Pasco. According to the Springfield Daily Citizen, Calverley, 33, was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges related to the brutal crime. The kidnapping, orchestrated by ringleader Gary Hunter Jr., led to the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Pasco and left Pugh fighting for her life. After being forced into a well in the woods of Lawrence County, Missouri, Pugh made the critical decision to lay still beneath her friend's body, hoping to survive while the attackers believed both women were dead. Hunter Jr., who pleaded guilty in 2022 to second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping charges, was sentenced to 40 years in prison. He had originally faced a possible death sentence but took a plea deal to avoid it. Authorities arrested all nine individuals involved in the kidnapping after a week-long investigation. Pugh, who courageously testified against Calverley in court, spoke of her forgiveness for his role in the crime, though she expressed confusion over why he, a former Purple Heart-winning U.S. Marine, did not intervene to stop Hunter Jr. during the ordeal. "I know God spared my life for a reason," Pugh said, according to the Daily Citizen. "But I don't understand why none of them tried to help us... Especially with Mr. Calverley being a war hero." The terrifying sequence of events began when Hunter Jr. approached Pugh and Pasco while they were in a parked car in Stotts City. After forcing them into a life-threatening situation, he directed the women to the home of Christina Knapp, one of his accomplices. Over time, the plot involved all nine suspects, who eventually drove the women to a secluded wooded area in Miller, Missouri. There, Hunter Jr. shot Pasco while Pugh lay hidden beneath her, convinced she was going to die. After the group left, Pugh, covered in her friend's blood, crawled out of the well and managed to call 911, leading to the swift arrest of the perpetrators. In the aftermath of his conviction, Calverley expressed remorse in a letter, telling the victims' families, “I'm sorry I was a coward and didn't try harder to stop him. I'm sorry I didn't try to put myself between him and you guys.” Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Dr. Carl Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College, will help you understand Critical theory and it's impact on your world. From sexuality to social justice, Trueman explores the failed philosophies of Karl Marx and the Frankfurt School, providing historical context and describing the evolution of these ideas in our culture today. He'll discuss the consequences of Critical theory and how Christians can respond to its various movements in society. This episode features an intriguing discussion, as well as a thought-provoking Q & A with college students. Get Dr. Trueman's book, To Change All Worlds, for a gift of any amount, to learn more about Critical Theory. Check out Focus on the Family's The Daily Citizen, a website that provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias Listen to Jim's conversation with Rosaria Butterfield on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. Get Heather Holleman’s book The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation. Empowering Your Family to Face CRT with Dr. Carol Swain will equip you to know what CRT is and isn’t and how you can respond to what it teaches with confidence and scriptural accuracy. Read this article to learn to teach your kids about Critical Race Theory through a Christian worldview. Read this article to learn about the relationship between Socialism and Christianity Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Guest: Nicole HuntMinistry: Focus on the FamilyPosition: Life Issues Analyst; Contributor for The Daily CitizenTopic: the outcomes in various states regarding amendments that would allow abortion throughout a woman's pregnancyWebsite: thedailycitizen.org

Guest: Nicole HuntMinistry: Focus on the FamilyPosition: Life Issues Analyst; Contributor for The Daily CitizenTopic: the outcomes in various states regarding amendments that would allow abortion throughout a woman's pregnancyWebsite: thedailycitizen.org

Shannon Cay is a visual journalist with The Daily Citizen. We talk about the making of her recent short documentary "Beyond the Veil: Exploring the psychic community in Springfield." We also discuss the Daily Citizen, how Shannon got her start in journalism, and much more. Thanks for listening.

Should Pastors talk about Politics from the Pulpit ?  If so, how and why ? Paul Batura, editor-in-chief of “Daily Citizen”, weighs in on how much church leaders should discuss elections in our houses of worship. This interview was included in the Family Life Noon Report on October 24, 2024. - -  -  - Paul Batura is a best-selling author, essayist and consultant on faith and values, cultural debates, and family matters. He says his mission while leading the online news source Daily Citizen is to "help Christians analyze the news and current cultural issues through the principles of truth, moral objectivity and inherent, innate natural rights.”  He also has hosted dozens of podcasts in a series "What a Life! Lessons from Legends", gleaning wisdom from a full range of Christian leaders and influential celebrities. His recent post on Daily Citizen: "Think Critically. Vote Biblically"        #NoonReport

Unplanned pregnancies can be so frightening—but they don't have to be.  Nicole Hunt, Attorney and Life Issues Analyst, Daily Citizen, shares how to love, serve, and pursue justice for women in your community. Give hope and compassionate care through a local pregnancy resource center today!

Guest: Nicole HuntOrganization: Focus on the Family and The Daily CitizenPositions: Life Issues Analyst (FOF), Contributor (TDC) Topic: a new law in Louisiana that requires the 10 Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms in the stateWebsites: focusonthefamily.com, thedailycitizen.org

Guest: Nicole HuntOrganization: Focus on the Family and The Daily CitizenPositions: Life Issues Analyst (FOF), Contributor (TDC) Topic: a new law in Louisiana that requires the 10 Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms in the stateWebsites: focusonthefamily.com, thedailycitizen.org

Allen Jackson - World Outreach Church/TNSusan Michael - International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA, American Christian Leaders for IsraelNicole Hunt - Focus on the Family, The Daily CitizenJeff King - International Christian Concernmeetinghouseonline.info

Allen Jackson - World Outreach Church/TNSusan Michael - International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA, American Christian Leaders for IsraelNicole Hunt - Focus on the Family, The Daily CitizenJeff King - International Christian Concernmeetinghouseonline.info

Life Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family and contributor to The Daily Citizen, Nicole Hunt, provided analysis and commentary relative to the approval by voters in Ohio of an amendment that would allow abortion during the entirety of a woman's pregnancy. She also noted the implications for the pro-life movement.  The Focus on the Family website is focusonthefamily.com and The Daily Citizen site can be accessed at thedailycitizen.org.

Life Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family and contributor to The Daily Citizen, Nicole Hunt, provided analysis and commentary relative to the approval by voters in Ohio of an amendment that would allow abortion during the entirety of a woman's pregnancy. She also noted the implications for the pro-life movement.  The Focus on the Family website is focusonthefamily.com and The Daily Citizen site can be accessed at thedailycitizen.org.

America has been shifting away from its Judeo-Christian values for decades, moving toward a kind of cultural socialism that makes promises it cannot keep. Dr. Erwin Lutzer describes how this socialist movement is deceiving many Americans today with propaganda and how the church needs to respond with courage, truth, and love.   Get Dr. Erwin Lutzer's book for a gift of any amount to read more about how Christians can respond to a hostile culture.   Buy your copy of Jim Daly's book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God.   Stay informed on the cultural issues that affect you and your family with the Daily Citizen.   Watch this video series for more insights from Dr. Lutzer about engaging the culture with gentleness and love.

Staff Writer and Communications Liaison for The Daily Citizen, the news website of Focus on the Family, Zachary Mettler, discussed the recent defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio, which would have raised the threshold for a constitutional amendment to be approved. This is related to a pro-abortion constitutional amendment that will be voted on in November which would also allow minors to make decisions on surgeries attempting to change one's gender. The Daily Citizen website is thedailycitizen.org. 

Staff Writer and Communications Liaison for The Daily Citizen, the news website of Focus on the Family, Zachary Mettler, discussed the recent defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio, which would have raised the threshold for a constitutional amendment to be approved. This is related to a pro-abortion constitutional amendment that will be voted on in November which would also allow minors to make decisions on surgeries attempting to change one's gender. The Daily Citizen website is thedailycitizen.org. 

Nicole Hunt, who serves as Life Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family and is a contributor to The Daily Citizen, discussed an event sponsored by Students for Life of America in Washington, DC on the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and provided analysis about the pro-life movement moving forward. You can find out more at focusonthefamily.com and thedailycitizen.org.

Nicole Hunt, who serves as Life Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family and is a contributor to The Daily Citizen, discussed an event sponsored by Students for Life of America in Washington, DC on the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and provided analysis about the pro-life movement moving forward. You can find out more at focusonthefamily.com and thedailycitizen.org.

Mollie Hemingway, the editor-in-chief of The Federalist, shares about her priorities of faith and family as she influences culture in the nation's capital. She talks about her concerns surrounding the shift away from a family-centric culture to a government-centric culture. Hear her story of sounding the alarm on the Kermit Gosnell abortion trial, and her challenge to believers to respond to the culture with grace and truth.   Buy your copy of Jim Daly's book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God.   The Daily Citizen exists to give you timely, relevant analysis of current events and cultural trends all from a biblical worldview.    This article explores the horrific things narcotics investigators had found in a Philadelphia abortion facility run by Dr. Kermit Gosnell.   Click here to enjoy the video series “Awake and Alive to Truth” featuring John L. Cooper, lead singer and bassist for the platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated rock band Skillet.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Over the years, you may have noticed an increase in LGBT messaging and representation in entertainment. Adam Holz of the Plugged In team talks with Jeff Johnston, an Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family, about how to navigate these issues for your family and to develop a theological response that goes deeper than today's “hate” headlines. Then, Adam Holz speaks with Bob Hoose about the new animated box office smash The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Daily Citizen: https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/ Focus on the Family Article: “How Did We Get to This Gender-Confused Place?” Focus on the Family Article: “Is My Teen Struggling With Homosexuality?” Focus on the Family Article: “How to Talk With Your Children About Homosexuality” Plugged In Blog: “Is Summer the Time For Fun and Game Shows? TV Sure Thinks So.” Jim Daly's Blog: “How to Talk With Your Kids About Bruce Jenner” Plugged In Review: Up Plugged In Review: The Road to El Dorado Plugged In Review: The Iron Giant Plugged In Review: Bolt Plugged In Review: The Incredibles Plugged In Review: Finding Nemo Plugged In Review: Super Mario Bros. Movie Plugged In Review: Lightyear Plugged In Review: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Plugged In Review: Minions: The Rise of Gru Plugged In Review: The Batman Plugged In Review: Zathura: A Space Adventure Plugged In Review: Herbie: Fully Loaded Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices Plugged In: Tech Guide Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback

On this episode of “The Federalist Radio Hour,” Zachary Mettler, a staff writer at Focus on the Family’s Daily Citizen, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the generational disparities in home ownership and what role cultural and economic factors play in younger generations’ decisions to start families.

Nicole Hunt, Life Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family and contributor to The Daily Citizen, provided post-election analysis on the 2022 mid-term elections and some of the issues. She also offered insight on how Christians can respond moving forward. You can find out more at focusonthefamily.com and thedailycitizen.org.

Nicole Hunt, Life Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family and contributor to The Daily Citizen, provided post-election analysis on the 2022 mid-term elections and some of the issues. She also offered insight on how Christians can respond moving forward. You can find out more at focusonthefamily.com and thedailycitizen.org.

Bruce Hausknecht, Judicial Analyst for Focus on the Family, provided analysis of the pending U.S. Supreme Court case, 303 Creative v. Elenis, involving a Christian web designer and graphic artist who does not wish to devote her talents to promote same-sex marriage. You can find his work through focusonthefamily.com and thedailycitizen.org.

Bruce Hausknecht, Judicial Analyst for Focus on the Family, provided analysis of the pending U.S. Supreme Court case, 303 Creative v. Elenis, involving a Christian web designer and graphic artist who does not wish to devote her talents to promote same-sex marriage. You can find his work through focusonthefamily.com and thedailycitizen.org.

Jeff Johnston, who serves as Culture and Policy Analyst for Focus on the Family, as well as writer for The Daily Citizen, in advance of a September 12, 2022 deadline for comments to the Department of Education, discussed proposed changes to Title IX to include the areas of gender identity, sexual orientation, abortion, and an infringement on parental rights.  He has written an article at The Daily Citizen, and you can find it here.

Jeff Johnston, who serves as Culture and Policy Analyst for Focus on the Family, as well as writer for The Daily Citizen, in advance of a September 12, 2022 deadline for comments to the Department of Education, discussed proposed changes to Title IX to include the areas of gender identity, sexual orientation, abortion, and an infringement on parental rights.  He has written an article at The Daily Citizen, and you can find it here.

Zachary Mettler works as a staff writer and communications liaison for The Daily Citizen at Focus on the Family. He gives an overview of a bill that is before the House of Representatives called the Transgender Bill of Rights. Zachary also talked about the ramifications if this bill were to be enacted into law and how it would impact religious liberty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Hunt, Life Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family and contributor to The Daily Citizen, discussed various aspects of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs case and it aftermath.  You can find out more at focusonthefamily.com and thedailycitizen.org.

Bruce Hausknecht, a lead writer for the Daily Citizen and judicial analyst tackles some challenging issues including the SCOTUS Roe V Wade decision, gender ideology, Coach Kennedy and more!

Sexual Education with Jeff Johnston We're raising our kids in a post-Christian nation, so we can't assume that our government, nor its agencies, are in agreement with God-fearing moral values that built and sustained what many would call American exceptionalism. For a while, foreign and domestic enemies have been chipping away at America's God-fearing heritage and infrastructure. Though colleges and universities have always been the prime target, today an even more vulnerable and impressionable demographic is being targeted. It's our elementary schoolers and even our preschoolers. So as concerned Christian parents it's time that we stand up, lift our voices, and make our concerns known. Discussing Sex Ed with Jeff Johnston Jeff Johnston is the Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family.  Jeff writes and teaches about Marriage, Homosexuality, and Gender. Basically, Jeff encourages and helps Christians understand the latest issues. A number of resources can be found on Focus on the Family including, The Daily Citizen, Back To School – For Parents, and “Sexualizing Schoolchildren: Comprehensive Sex Ed.” Episode Highlights: What does Proverbs 13:14 say? What agenda is being put on children in public schools? What booklet did Planned Parenthood publish worldwide? What is the danger of teaching a child consent? Why is this agenda confusing for children? Image from Canva

Sexual Education with Jeff Johnston We're raising our kids in a post-Christian nation, so we can't assume that our government, nor its agencies, are in agreement with God-fearing moral values that built and sustained what many would call American exceptionalism. For a while, foreign and domestic enemies have been chipping away at America's God-fearing heritage and infrastructure. Though colleges and universities have always been the prime target, today an even more vulnerable and impressionable demographic is being targeted. It's our elementary schoolers and even our preschoolers. So as concerned Christian parents it's time that we stand up, lift our voices, and make our concerns known. Discussing Sex Ed with Jeff Johnston Jeff Johnston is the Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family.  Jeff writes and teaches about Marriage, Homosexuality, and Gender. Basically, Jeff encourages and helps Christians understand the latest issues. A number of resources can be found on Focus on the Family including, The Daily Citizen, Back To School – For Parents, and “Sexualizing Schoolchildren: Comprehensive Sex Ed.” Episode Highlights: What does Proverbs 13:14 say? What agenda is being put on children in public schools? What booklet did Planned Parenthood publish worldwide? What is the danger of teaching a child consent? Why is this agenda confusing for children? Image from Canva

Zachary Mettler, Staff Writer and Communications Liaison for The Daily Citizen, a website published by Focus on the Family, discussed a law passed by the Tennessee Legislature that would require women seeking a chemical, or "mail-order" abortion, to be required to see a qualified physician in-person. The website address is thedailycitizen.org.

Zachary Mettler, Staff Writer and Communications Liaison for The Daily Citizen, a website published by Focus on the Family, discussed a law passed by the Tennessee Legislature that would require women seeking a chemical, or "mail-order" abortion, to be required to see a qualified physician in-person. The website address is thedailycitizen.org.

An article written by Zachary Mettler for the Daily Citizen was subject to Cancel Culture, resulting in a blocking of their Twitter feed. Zach talks about what facilitated the blocking of their feed. He also shared insights on how to overcome our own tendencies to 'cancel' people who disagree with us.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – February 6, 2021 Following Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's interaction with Secretary of Education nominee Miguel Cardona on his stance on biological males competing with females, Kevin McCullough talks with Matt Sharp, of Alliance Defending Freedom, about a case from Idaho State University and how it affected a female student there. Dr. Albert Mohler looks at the city of San Francisco Unified School District's efforts to erase our nation's history altogether. Gino Geraci talks with Zach Mettler, of the Daily Citizen at Focus on the Family, about social media's extraordinary stops to silence voices almost entirely on the Right. Kevin McCullough turns to Jim Denison, of the Denison Forum, on how Christians should respond to the de-platforming efforts by social media. John Hall and Kathy Emmons, of The Ride Home, talk with theologian Carl Trueman about Critical Race Theory. John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Pastor Terry Timm about Psalm 23 and how it applies to those concerned about the future. Don Kroah and John Fuller, of Focus on the Family, talk about the struggles families are currently facing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode unravels as follows. Iowa Capital Reporter 12/10/1842: Miner's Bank of Dubuque. Iowa City Republican 12/10/1883: Iowa City in brief. Daily Citizen 12/10/1892: The city in brief. Iowa City Republican 12/10/1912: Farmer victim of peculiar delusion, Gets a bullet into his thigh, John DeHaan well known east of city. Iowa City Daily Citizen 12/10/1918: The city. Iowa City Press Citizen 12/10/1920: Grafter gets Gaeta's goats, Suicide is farmer's fate, Iowa grid wins repute, $100 is gift of children, Wanted female help, Lost, Santa Claus here tomorrow. Many thanks to the Iowa City Public Library for providing digital access to old newspapers.

This day in history unravels as follows. Iowa Capital Reporter 12/8/1847: Cabinet making and undertaking, A national convention. Daily Press 12/8/1873: Iowa City business directory. Iowa City Daily Republican 12/8/1883: Petitions, Call for the W.C.T.U. Convention. Daily Citizen 12/8/1892: Out on strike, Death at a banquet. Daily Iowan 12/8/1905: Help the girls. Iowa City Republican 12/8/1910: Country and town. Iowa City Press Citizen 12/8/1923: Weather, Fiske O'Hara coming here next Friday, The people's wants, New comment about Iowa interesting stories and events gathered throughout the state. Many thanks to the Iowa City Public Library for providing digital access for old newspapers.