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In this episode of our summer series recapping the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference, we're excited to share two powerful messages from two inspiring leaders—Craig DeRoche, President of Family Policy Alliance, and Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values—as they share urgent and encouraging messages for our nation.Craig DeRoche emphasizes the vital role Christians must take in praying, voting, and engaging in the public square to uphold biblical values in our culture and government. He reminds us that the Church is the key to addressing America's challenges, calling believers to step forward with boldness and unity. Listen as he shares his Forrest Gump–style journey through American politics and the powerful realization that Christians Engaged is building the most effective movement of its kind in the nation today.Jonathan Saenz brings a passionate Texas perspective, emphasizing the foundational principles of faith, family, and freedom that define our state and nation. From his early advocacy at the Texas Capitol to his ongoing work defending pro-life and religious liberty laws, Jonathan challenges Christians to “show up” and be equipped to engage effectively in the political process. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he encourages believers not to fear opposition but to stand firm with courage and truth.Join us as we explore how Christians can move beyond the sidelines and become influential voices in this pivotal moment for our country.➡️ Subscribe to our channel for more inspiring conversationsWe exist to awaken, educate, and empower believers in Jesus Christ to:▪️ PRAY for our nation and elected officials regularly▪️ VOTE in every local, state, and national election to impact our culture ▪️ ENGAGE our hearts in civic education or involvement for the well-being of our local communities and our nation

Congress passed a major piece of legislation on the evening of Wednesday, May 21—the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (HR1) was voted out of the US House of Representatives and moved on to the US Senate.Eric Teetsel, President of Center for Renewing America, joins AFC President Jim Minnery on today's episode of "I'm Glad You Said That" to unpack what the passage of this bill means for families, faith, and freedom.Teetsel also served as Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation.He has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more.Hope you can tune inSupport the show

Congress passed a major piece of legislation on the evening of Wednesday, May 21—the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (HR1) was voted out of the US House of Representatives and on to the US Senate. Eric Teetsel, President of Center for Renewing America, joins CCV President Aaron Baer on this week's episode of The Narrative to unpack what the passage of this bill means for families, faith, and freedom. Aaron and Eric give a front-row seat to one of the most important legislative wins we’ve seen in years and celebrate a step forward for America. More about Eric Teetsel Eric Teetsel is the President at Center for Renewing America (CRA) and is the host of CRA's podcast, The Bully Pulpit—a weekly show that provides clear and candid commentary on politics and culture from a biblical standpoint. He has a track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to US Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Eric previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, among other positions. Eric graduated from Wheaton College and holds a master's in education from Azusa Pacific University. Originally from Kansas, he and his wife live in Virginia with their four children.

In this episode, Pastor Galen, Nathan Winters, Director of Family Policy Alliance, and Tina Hunter, Director of Cheyenne Hills Christian Academy dive into the newly passed Education Savings Account (ESA) bill in Wyoming. They address common questions, dispel misinformation, and explain how Christian schools and families can benefit. With enrollment season ramping up, they also discuss the rollout timeline, long-term impact, and the spiritual significance of staying faithful through long battles for change.

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by Eric Teetsel, CEO of Center for Renewing America and 2006 Wheaton Alum, and Daniel Davis, Washington DC Communications Strategist and 2014 Wheaton Alum, to answer a very pressing question: "Has Wheaton Gone Woke?"   #ForWheaton #WheatonCollege #RussVought #Alumni #EricTeetsel #DanielDavis   ShowNotes: https://forwheaton.org/ https://firstthings.com/god-and-man-at-wheaton/ https://americanreformer.org/2025/02/closing-the-door-to-the-classroom/   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Discussion 03:46 Wheaton College's Recent Controversy 06:52 Reactions to Wheaton's Response 11:07 The Drift of Wheaton College 15:11 Leadership and Institutional Integrity 20:59 The Call for Change at Wheaton 25:24 Organizing for Institutional Change 31:38 The Future of Wheaton College   Eric Teetsel most recently was Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation. Teetsel has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more. Teetsel graduated from Wheaton College and holds a master's in education from Azusa Pacific University. Originally from Kansas, he and his wife live in Virginia with their four children.   Learn more about Eric Teetsel's work: https://americarenewing.com/team/eric-teetsel/ https://x.com/ericteetsel   Daniel Davis is a Communications Strategist working in Washington D.C. He graduated from Wheaton College in 2014 and is a signatory at ForWheaton.org.    Learn more about Daniel Davis's work: https://x.com/JDaniel_Davis   ––––––   Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/   To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.   Follow Us on Twitter: William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83   Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/   The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast: Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624 TuneIn – Coming Soon iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203 Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/ Pandora – Coming Soon PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081 Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654 YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

In this special episode, Bunni and Ben share all that God has done in the life of Christians Engaged in 2024. They discuss how our ministry's merger with Family Policy Alliance has made such a positive impact on both of our organizations, and how our prayer and civic engagement programs and resources have expanded and are reaching Christians nationwide. Support Christians Engaged's efforts to educate and empower Christians nationwide: https://christiansengaged.org/donate⁠⁠ Conversations with Christians Engaged | Hosted by Bunni Pounds Listen, watch, and subscribe: https://christiansengaged.org/conversations-show Christians Engaged exists to awaken, educate, and empower believers in Jesus Christ to: ▪️ PRAY for our nation and elected officials regularly ▪️ VOTE in every local, state, and national election to impact our culture ▪️ ENGAGE our hearts in civic education or involvement for the well-being of our local communities and our nation Learn more: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/⁠⁠ Support our efforts: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/donate⁠⁠ Take the PLEDGE to PRAY, VOTE, & ENGAGE: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/pledge⁠

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Eric Teetsel, Executive Vice President of the Center for Renewing America to discuss the role of Christians in politics, the impact of Trump's public policy on immigration, trade, abortion, families, and what's at stake in the years to come.   #WilliamWolfe #EricTeetsel #Evangelical #Immigration #FamilySeparation #Border #Trade #Tariffs #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #2024 #TrumpAdministration   Eric Teetsel most recently was Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation. Teetsel has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more. Teetsel graduated from Wheaton College and holds a master's in education from Azusa Pacific University. Originally from Kansas, he and his wife live in Virginia with their four children.   Learn more about Eric Teetsel's work: https://x.com/ericteetsel https://americarenewing.com/team/eric-teetsel/ https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bully-pulpit--6263643   ––––––   Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/   To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.   Follow Us on Twitter: William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83   Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/   The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast: Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624 TuneIn – Coming Soon iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203 Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/ Pandora – Coming Soon PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081 Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654 YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

With more than 20 members named in the last week, President-elect Trump has wasted no time picking his cabinet. This week on The Narrative, Eric Teetsel–Executive Vice President of the Center for Renewing America–sits down with CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews to uncover why these quick picks have not only been entertaining but are also inspiring for the conservative party and the American people. But before the guys dive into Trump's appointments, they catch up on the latest news recounting the victory of Ohio's Single-Sex Bathroom Privacy Bill (SB104) and why schools like Olentangy Orange High School are facing backlash for the political statements made by administrators.  You don't want to miss this episode of The Narrative! More about Eric Teetsel Eric Teetsel most recently was Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation and now serves as the Executive Vice President of the Center for Renewing America. Teetsel has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more. Teetsel graduated from Wheaton College and holds a master's in education from Azusa Pacific University. Originally from Kansas, he and his wife live in Virginia with their four children. You can follow him on X at @EricTeetsel.

Christians Engaged and Family Policy Alliance Foundation's November 3, 2024 Nationwide Prayer Call for the 2024 Elections. Together, we are awakening and educating the Church to pray, vote, and engage, but we need the Church to also engage within our cities, states, and nation. We are believing for an awakening within the Body of Christ, which will compel Christians to show up at the polls. Our distinguished guests include: Hon. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Hon. Tim Scott, U.S. Senator from South Carolina Kelly Shackelford, CEO of First Liberty Institute Hon. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, U.S. House of Representatives, Representing WA-05 The Honorable Jody Hice, Former Congressman & President of Family Research Council Action Craig DeRoche, CEO of Family Policy Alliance & Christians Engaged Bunni Pounds, President & Founder of Christians Engaged Pastor Ryan Binkley, Senior Pastor of Create Church & CEO of Generational Group Ben Quine, Vice President of Christians Engaged Stephanie Smith, President of Alabama Policy Institute Nathan Winters, President of Wyoming Family Alliance Support Christians Engaged's efforts to educate and empower Christians nationwide: https://christiansengaged.org/donate⁠⁠ Christians Engaged exists to awaken, educate, and empower believers in Jesus Christ to: ▪️ PRAY for our nation and elected officials regularly ▪️ VOTE in every local, state, and national election to impact our culture ▪️ ENGAGE our hearts in civic education or involvement for the well-being of our local communities and our nation Learn more: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/⁠⁠ Support our efforts: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/donate⁠⁠ Take the PLEDGE to PRAY, VOTE, & ENGAGE: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/pledge⁠

Voting for the Republican party candidate in this year's presidential election. Find us on Youtube. This is the final episode in our special Stop. Look. Listen. miniseries, which features thoughtful reflections from Christians on who they're voting for in November's presidential election.  Eric Teetsel is voting for the Republican party candidate, Donald Trump. Teetsel was vice president of government relations at The Heritage Foundation, was chief of staff to US senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, and served as president of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas.   GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Follow the show in your podcast app of choice. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. Leave a comment in Spotify with your feedback on the discussion—we may even respond! ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can social conservatives reclaim the future for faith, family, and freedom? Tune in as Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts delivers his keynote speech from the Family Policy Alliance's SoConCon. The Family Policy Alliance is a leading faith-based organization focused on protecting religious liberty and advocating for families across the nation. In his address, […]

How can social conservatives reclaim the future for faith, family, and freedom? Tune in as Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts delivers his keynote speech from the Family Policy Alliance's SoConCon. The Family Policy Alliance is a leading faith-based organization focused on protecting religious liberty and advocating for families across the nation. In his address, Kevin highlights the importance of standing firm against globalist ideologues, the military-industrial complex, and corporate special interests, and instead embracing a family-centered, America-first agenda to restore our nation's values.

Guest: Bunni PoundsOrganizations: Christians Engaged/Family Policy Alliance FoundationPositions: Founder and President of Christians Engaged/Vice President of Civic and Church Engagement for Family Policy Alliance FoundationTopics: merger of two organizations to motivate Christians to be involved in the political processWebsite: christiansengaged.org

Guest: Bunni PoundsOrganizations: Christians Engaged/Family Policy Alliance FoundationPositions: Founder and President of Christians Engaged/Vice President of Civic and Church Engagement for Family Policy Alliance FoundationTopics: merger of two organizations to motivate Christians to be involved in the political processWebsite: christiansengaged.org

Bunni Pounds is a bundle of energy. After running a very successful political consulting firm, she founded Christians Engaged to awaken, educate and empower Christians to pray, vote and engage regularly in efforts to improve the nation's well being.Most Christians would agree that our government would be in better shape if more Christians were involved. However, polling tells us that in many places up to a third of the Christian community sits out key elections. Many of the people who share our values simply don't vote.Alaska Family Council has worked hard over the years to increase voter turnout in the pews. But we've lacked a dedicated staff person and solid technology to truly have as great of an impact as we'd like.Until now.Family Policy Alliance, our national partner we've worked side by side with since our founding in 2006, and Christians Engaged (CE), the nation's leading Christian-based, voter turnout operation, have united to form a powerful alliance dedicated to advancing biblical values in our nation's political landscape for generations to come.Bunni and I will chat about it on today's show. For more info about this strategic merger, watch this video.In short, Christians Engaged has developed the technology and tools we need as a movement to inspire and activate Christ-followers to get to the polls. However, CE lacked the national presence to effectively bring the program before the larger Christian community. Family Policy Alliance, and its network of state-based organizations like Alaska Family Council, has the footprint across the nation but lacked the right technological tools.Together, with FPA and CE now fully merged, Alaska Family Council is prepared to immediately implement this program. The goal is to educate and equip one million Christians across the nation—many of them from right here in Alaska—ahead of the November 2024 Elections.Stand by for more details and take a few minutes to tune in today.Support the Show.

As Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation, Eric Teetsel has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. Most recently, he was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more.Teetsel graduated from Wheaton College and holds a master's in Education from Azusa Pacific University. Originally from Kansas, he and his wife live in Virginia with their four children.So grateful to have my friend Eric Teetsel on the show today.Support the show

Here are the links to the bills: https://legiscan.com/LA/text/HB81/id/2824490, https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=244422, and https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=244986 Contact Your Legislators: https://lafamilyforum.salsalabs.org/60secoverridethevetoes/index.html Family Policy Alliance: https://familypolicyalliance.com/help-not-harm/ Brandon Showalter at the Summit for Survivors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWErAYEl5j0 Deadname Movie: https://www.deadnamedocumentary.com/ Dr. Quentin Van Meter on Transgenderism Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWiI-mDgYjg Dr. Quentin Van Meter on Transgenderism Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkvKtFcr3tY Jane Robbins at the Summit for Survivors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_I2US8LiAA Jane Robbins on the Dr. J Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgULyRB07ag Dr. Laura Haynes at the Summit for Survivors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz-c5dmBkIg Psychology Journal Issues Major Correction: https://ruthinstitute.org/ruth-speaks-out/psychiatry-journal-corrects-transgender-study Dysconnected the Movie: https://dysconnectedmovie.com/ Meridian Baldacci serves as Director of Strategy & Spokesperson for Family Policy Alliance. In that role, Meridian spends her time crafting compelling messages to change hearts, minds, and public policy. Prior to joining Family Policy Alliance, Meridian researched and wrote on health care policy for The Heritage Foundation, where she worked on a variety of policy issues ranging from “Medicare for All” to the individual market. She is a seasoned analyst, with appearances on national television outlets including Fox Business, and radio shows across the country. She has been quoted by a variety of national news outlets, and her writing has appeared in The Daily Signal and The Christian Post. Brandon Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post in Washington, DC who has reported extensively on the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology. Earlier this year he released an e-book he co-authored with Dr. Jeff Myers called "Exposing the Gender Lie: How to Protect Children and Teens from the Transgender Industry's False Ideology." He is also a contributor in a number of documentaries, including the indie film "Dead Name" by Broken Hearted Films and "Transgressive: The Cult of Confusion" by Tucker Carlson Originals on FOX Nation. Kathleen Benfield works as a Legislative Director at Louisiana Family Forum, which is a Non-Profit & Charitable Organizations company with an estimated 7 employees; and founded in 1998., their management level is Director. Kathleen is currently based in Baton Rouge, United States. Join us on censorship free locals: TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: ruthinstitute.org/newsletter

"Faith Under Fire" When people of faith look at the realities of abuse, violence, addictions and so many more social issues, a lot of the analysis describes these as the culture's "problems". Craig DeRoche told a New York pro-family, pro-faith conference -- and now tells Family Life listeners -- that the vocabulary and perspective on "problems" and "solutions" need to change...if we are to bring a resolution and hope to all these circumstances around us. DeRoche is the president of the Family Policy Alliance. He says we need to reverse the terms "problems" and "solutions". The troubles around us are less about problems to be solved, but can be better understood as inadequate and unhelpful solutions to the deeper problems people have. As a follower of Christ, he says lives of faith and discipleship are the only solutions that work. He tells his first-person story about how Jesus resolved his own inner problems, and thereby his marriage, family and vocation became better than they ever were before. DeRoche, in his own work with the national organization, also advocates for this understanding of problems and solutions as he advocates for public policy in his interactions with lawmakers. He calls on people who have discovered the True Solution to be active in their households, local communities, regional and statewide groups, and other ways of faith-sharing and solution-solving.   The Family Policy Alliance has partnerships with organizations in 40 states, including New York and Pennsylvania. Craig DeRoche also spoke at the 2023 Legislative Day in Albany. He hosts a weekly podcast on with stories on culture and faith.

Today's guest on the Texas Values Report is Joseph Kohm, Director of Public Policy, Family Policy Alliance

Craig DeRoche joins Pastor Mark Cowart and Richard Harris to discuss family values, freedom, biblical values, religious liberty, getting involved, and more. Learn more about Craig DeRoche at https://familypolicyalliance.com/about/team/craig-deroche/ Learn more about Family Policy Alliance at https://familypolicyalliance.com/ Learn more about voter registration tools for Christians at https://familypolicyalliance.com/issues/2022/10/04/october-is-voter-registration-month-let-your-light-shine-and-help-others-too/ Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/TruthandLibertyCoalition Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthandLibertyCoalition Discover the truth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthandliberty/ Watch past episodes on our website: https://truthandliberty.net/archive/ Listen on the go! https://truthandliberty.net/podcast/

In today's would, political conversations can be so toxic and devisive. As Christians, what should our attitude be about politics? Should we legislate morality? Join us in this conversation with Nathan Winters from the Family Policy Alliance.Join us weekly as we strive to exchange the lies we believe for the truth of God's word. Other ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/Thegreatexchange

This year, the familiar back-to-school windup includes a growing sense of trepidation for many parents. A host of faddish ideologies, and the ham-fisted ways of imposing them, adds to their worries (or at least should). Revised historicism, sex and gender ideologies, even the seemingly harmless Social and Emotional Learning are all expressions of Critical Theory in some form or fashion.  Of course, many ideas out of accord with Christian teaching have been taught by schools, but these reject core realities of what it means to be human. Critical Theory in any form, whether established academic theory or mere cultural mood, categorizes people as members of particular groups and either awards or reduces social and moral merit based on those groups. This is something Christians must never do. As philosopher Douglas Groothuis writes in his analysis of the influence of Critical Theory in the U.S., “One's fundamental identity is being made in the Divine Image; it is not found in race or gender or social class.” Many parents have begun to see that whenever that primary identity is dismissed, all manner of confusion sets in.  Even so, this sort of thinking plays an outsized role in the rules and guidelines of our kids' schools. Recently, a colleague of mine, while enrolling her daughters at a new school, was assured by the principal that the curriculum and policies were “ideologically neutral” with respect to transgenderism. Wisely, my colleague pressed further, and asked a clarifying question. “What would happen if one of my daughter's classmates identified as trans? Would she be compelled to use their preferred pronoun?”   The principal replied, “We'd want to make sure we respect the viewpoints of everybody, and so, yes, we'd ask your daughter to use the correct pronouns.”   “What if she didn't?” my colleague clarified.   “In that case,” the principal conceded, “it would probably be grounds for a disciplinary conversation.” In other words, gender ideology wasn't taught, it was enforced, and in such a way as to assume that the matter was already settled.  That's only one of a half dozen or more stories I have heard so far this year. Parents must research schools, both policies and personnel. Unfortunately, some administrators simply don't have a grasp of how they will handle these issues. Even more find their hands tied by laws like Colorado's Gender Identity Expression Anti-Discrimination Act. By asking specific, sometimes uncomfortable questions, parents not only protect their own kids, they provide an opportunity for transparency, maybe even change. That protects everybody's kids from bad ideas that threaten to overtake every element of their lives.  A tremendous tool for parents is the Promise to America's Parents, a project of the Alliance Defending Freedom, in partnership with other organizations such as the Family Policy Alliance and the Heritage Foundation. In addition to legal assistance for those facing discrimination based on their religious convictions, this project gives a roadmap and a toolkit for parents when it comes to education and healthcare.   For example, did you know that “parents can regularly and proactively request in writing to… review the entirety of their child's education records, including any files involving counseling on gender identity issues”? Also, according to a guide on transgender ideology in schools from the Minnesota Family Council, parents have the right to request the policies for locker and restrooms to know if students identifying as transgender are allowed to use the opposite sex's changing rooms and toilet stalls. In addition, parents can review curriculum before it is delivered by teachers to their students.   Explicit rights afforded to parents differ state by state. For example, only 25 states and D.C. require schools to inform parents whenever sexuality is being taught. And, 36 states and D.C. openly allow opt-out options for sexual education. ADF has a sample opt-out letter for parents and other letters to request notification for any issue or ideology with which they are concerned.   And, of course, all of these concerns point back to a key premise too often forgotten. Parents are in charge of educating and protecting their children, not the state. More than ever, it is vital that parents take this right seriously. The Promise to America's Parents is one way to do that. In fact, on Friday August 19, I will join ADF, the Heritage Foundation, and others for a Celebration of the Promise to America's Parents. It will be livestreamed and absolutely free. Just visit adflegal.org/celebratethepromise to register.  Truth doesn't become falsehood because it's unpopular. The hard thing to do is also the loving thing to do, and both kids and educators need to know the difference. 

Last year, a coalition of organizations, including the Alliance Defending Freedom, Family Policy Alliance, Colson Center, and the Heritage Foundation, teamed up to issue a Promise to America's Children, a commitment to protect their minds, their bodies, and their most important relationships amid this hypersexualized culture.  Today, we join again, this time to issue a Promise to America's Parents. Why? As the website puts it,  Local, state, and federal government policies are imposing ideologies that divide children by race and promote the falsehood that a boy can become a girl or vice-versa. Some schools are treating children as if they are the opposite sex without the permission of parents. Medical professionals are performing harmful experiments on children who are emotionally distressed about their bodies. To protect children, parents need laws that protect their rights.  Simply put, no government entity should usurp the place of parents. In too many classrooms, progressive ideas are forced on children, targeting their hearts, minds, and identities. A reigning ideology in education is critical theory which, in its various forms, denies that every single person is made in the image of God. Thus, kids are taught to see other people in simplistic categories of oppressed or oppressor, to see Christianity as an oppressive and destructive historical force, and to see themselves primarily in terms of sexual orientation and gender identity.  The Promise to America's Parents galvanizes parents to “A.C.T.”—an acronym referring to accountability, choice, and transparency—on behalf of their children. According to the Promise,  Children belong first and foremost to their families. In the words of the U.S. Supreme Court, they are not “mere creatures of the state.” The unique and intimate relationship between a parent and a child creates a duty and a corresponding natural right. Parental rights are fundamental rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. However, courts have not consistently protected parental rights against government interference and invasion as they should.   In the “A.C.T.” acronym, accountability means that “Every mother or father may hold the government accountable for infringing on their rights to care for their child.” Choice means that “Every mother or father has the responsibility and right to choose the education and medical treatment that they deem best for their child.” Thus, neither schools, nor healthcare providers, nor schools acting like healthcare providers should push a child toward an alternative gender without the parents' permission. Schools also must not restrict a child's speech by creating vague anti-racist policies that would prohibit differing viewpoints being stated.  Transparency means that “Every mother or father has the right to know about what their child is learning, their child's health, and any harms to them.” Parents have the right to know the content within the curriculum, from textbooks to other materials. Parents have the right to know the content of their children's files. Specifically, no separate files should be kept to maintain secretive use of counseling, gender pronouns, or treatments.  Please read the whole Promise to America's Parents at promisetoAmericasparents.org. There's also a free downloadable toolkit, explaining parental rights at schools and in doctors' offices. It also provides practical advice on how to proceed if a child describes their school day, and warning lights start flashing in your head. For example, the toolkit explains what you can and cannot ask for in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, how to access the school's curriculum, securing opt-out policies for classroom instruction that conflicts with religious or moral beliefs, and how to help children report statements or actions that treat students differently because of their race, religion, or moral views.  There are also plenty of stories on the Promise website about parents who took a stand. Two parents whose stories are told are plaintiffs in cases represented by ADF. Melissa Riley says of her son, who is biracial, “He is changing . . . . If things don't go his way or things seem unfair, he will now claim it's racism. He never did that before.” Another parent, Carlos Ibenez is a plaintiff because his daughter was told in middle school that as a Latina, she wouldn't succeed because the system was set up to privilege people with white skin.  Parents can protect their children from indoctrination that targets the mind and the heart. Parents can protect their children from being co-opted by the state. Please, visit promisetoAmericasparents.org.  

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Welcome to Point of View's Millennial Round Table! Today's panel is hosted by Chelsey Youman! In the first hour, her guests are Nicole Hudgens, from Family Policy Alliance, and consultant & advocate Patrina Mosley. And in the second hour, she welcomes back historian Richard Lim. What are the issues that currently concern Millennials? Listen […]

In the second hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, partner at the law firm Schaerr Jaffe about his new book about Justice Thomas called "Created Equal, Clarence Thomas in His Own Words."  DNC Chair Jaime Harrison admits he didn't vote in the SC primary.  Craig DeRoche, President and CEO of Family Policy Alliance joins the program to discuss Joe Biden's executive order banning conversion therapy. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday, May 5, 2022 Welcome to Point of View's Millennial Round Table on a Thursday!  Today's panel is hosted by Chelsey Youman! Her co-host is Nicole Hudgens, from Family Policy Alliance. In the first hour, they'll be joined by consultant & advocate Patrina Mosley. And in the second hour they welcome historian Richard Lim. What are the […]

QUESTION PRESENTED Whether a public-school employee who says a brief, quiet prayer by himself while at school and visible to students is engaged in government speech that lacks any First Amendment protection; and  whether, assuming that such religious expression is private and protected by the free speech and free exercise clauses, the establishment clause nevertheless compels public schools to prohibit it. Date Proceedings and OrdersSep 14 2021 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 18, 2021)Sep 16 2021 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Joseph A. KennedySep 20 2021 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 18, 2021 to December 7, 2021, submitted to The Clerk.Sep 21 2021 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 7, 2021.Sep 27 2021 | Blanket Consent filed by Respondent, Bremerton School DistrictOct 14 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Former Professional Football Players Steve Largent and Chad Hennings filed.Oct 15 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Current State Legislators filed.Oct 18 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Coach Tommy Bowden filed.Oct 18 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Members of Congress filed.Oct 18 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Chaplain Alliance For Religious Liberty filed.Oct 18 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Galen Black filed.Oct 18 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, et al. filed.Oct 18 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Pennsylvania Family Institute filed.Oct 18 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Twenty-Four States filed.Oct 18 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Advancing American Freedom, et al. filed.Dec 07 2021 | Brief of respondent Bremerton School District in opposition filed.Dec 21 2021 | Reply of petitioner Joseph A. Kennedy filed. (Distributed)Dec 22 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/7/2022.Jan 10 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/14/2022.Jan 14 2022 | Petition GRANTED.Jan 21 2022 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Joseph A. KennedyJan 21 2022 | Blanket Consent filed by Respondent, Bremerton School DistrictFeb 16 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Alabama Center for Law and Liberty filed.Feb 18 2022 | Suggestion of mootness filed by respondent Bremerton School District. (Distributed)Feb 22 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Liberty Justice Center filed.Feb 23 2022 | Brief of petitioner Joseph A. Kennedy filed.Feb 23 2022 | Joint appendix filed (statement of costs filed).Feb 23 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Foundation for Moral Law filed.Feb 24 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of American Constitutionals Rights Union filed.Feb 25 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Darrell Green filed.Feb 25 2022 | Response to Suggestion of mootness filed. (Distributed)Feb 28 2022 | Reply in Support of Suggestion of Mootness filed. (Distributed)Feb 28 2022 | Brief amici curiae of World Faith Foundation, et al. filed.Mar 01 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Thomas More Society filed.Mar 01 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Claremont Institute's Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence filed.Mar 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Mountain States Legal Foundation and Southeastern Legal Foundation filed.Mar 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Family Policy Alliance and State Family Policy Councils filed.Mar 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Current State Legislators filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Coach Tommy Bowden filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Chaplain Alliance For Religious Liberty filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of American Center for Law and Justice filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of The American Cornerstone Institute filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Galen Black filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Members of Congress filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Liberty Counsel filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Former Professional Football Players Steve Largent and Chad Hennings filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Former Attorneys General, Edwin Meese II, et al. filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Kirk Cousins, et al. filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Foundation for Individual Rights in Education filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of America First Legal Foundation filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty, et al. filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of The America First Policy Institute filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Americans for Prosperity Foundation filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of The American Legion filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of The Rutherford Institute filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Elisabeth P. DeVos and Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Christian Legal Society filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Advancing American Freedom, Young America's Foundation, and 42 Additional Organizations and Individuals filed (3/18/22 brief and PDF to be corrected and resubmitted.)Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Advancing American Freedom, Young America's Foundation, and 39 Additional Organizations and Individuals filed. (03/24/2022). (Distributed)Mar 02 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Twenty-Seven States filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Initiative filed.Mar 02 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Protect The First Foundation filed.Mar 15 2022 | ARGUMENT SET FOR Monday, April 25, 2022.Mar 16 2022 | Record requested from the U.S.C.A. 9th Circuit.Mar 17 2022 | The record from the U.S.C.A. 9th Circuit is electronic and located on Pacer.Mar 23 2022 | CIRCULATEDMar 25 2022 | Brief of respondent Bremerton School District filed. (Distributed)Mar 31 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., et al. filed. (Distributed)Mar 31 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Bremerton Community Members - BHS Football Team Alumnus, Parents, Community Leaders, and Educators filed. (Distributed)Mar 31 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Church-State Scholars filed. (Distributed)Mar 31 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, et al. filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Jo Ann Magistro and Alan Brodman filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Washington State School Directors' Association filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Washington filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Forum on the Military Chaplaincy and Former Members of the Military and Military Chaplaincies filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Freedom From Religion Foundation, et al. filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of New York, et al. filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, et al. filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Former Professional Football Players Obafemi D. Ayanbadejo, Sr., et al. filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Religious and Denominational Organizations and Bremerton-Area Clergy filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of American Atheists, Inc. filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Washington State Charter Schools Association and California Charter Schools Association filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of California School Boards Association and its Education Legal Alliance filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Psychology and Neuroscience Scholars filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Robert D. Kamenshine filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of National Education Association, et al. filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Brief amici curiae of City, county, and local public employer organizations filed. (Distributed)Apr 01 2022 | Motion of City, County, and Local Public Employer Organizations for leave to participate in oral argument as amici curiae and for divided argument filed.Apr 14 2022 | Motion of City, County, and Local Public Employer Organizations for leave to participate in oral argument as amici curiae and for divided argument DENIED.Apr 15 2022 | Reply of petitioner Joseph A. Kennedy filed. (Distributed)Apr 25 2022 | Argued. For petitioner: Paul D. Clement, Washington, D. C. For respondent: Richard B. Katskee, Washington, D. C.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Link: https://www.palmettofamily.org/ Mitch is a passionate leader with a vision to connect pastors and equip them to engage the culture. Mitch is a gifted communicator and a strong voice for biblical values. He has been a part of state, local and federal election campaigns for nearly 20 years. Mitch served as the Director of Political and Policy Advancement for the Family Policy Alliance of Georgia before moving back to South Carolina in 2019. Mitch has a unique perspective concerning pastors and political engagement, since he has served as both a pastor and a political advisor. He graduated from Piedmont International University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Leadership. Pastor Mitch was ordained into the ministry in 2008. Mitch married his college sweetheart, Christina, in 2007 and they have three boys, Ethan, Connor, and Graham. He enjoys spending time outdoors, watching college football, and reading.

"Unleash Your Citizenship"Over $30 million in revenueMore than 300 staff membersAt least 25 attorneys on staffNearly 650K on mailing lists; 750K on email listsDefeated nearly 350 bills in the last yearPassed more than 200 bills in the last yearImpressive statistics for a movement Alaska Family Council & Action is privileged to be a part of.The "movement" I'm referring to are the family policy council organizations just like us all over the country working day in and day out to stand for Biblical Truth in the public square. To capture and share best practices, bring us all together to be "built up in love" and ground us in our calling, we have the great fortune of partnering with the Family Policy Alliance.Formerly Focus on the Family Action and CitizenLink, the Family Policy Alliance mission is to advance biblical citizenship, equip and elect statesmen, promote policy and serve an effective alliance, all committed to a common vision. A vision shared by Alaska Family Council & Action.John Paulton has been a good friend since our founding 16 years ago and I'm honored to call him a brother in Christ and colleague. He is the Vice President of State Alliances for FPA and he's my guest on "I'm Glad You Said That" today. Hope you can listen in on our conversation.Support the show (https://www.akfamily.org/donate/)

Thank you for joining this week's edition of the Albany Update. We'll begin today's program looking at two stories out of New York City. Last week, the City Council approved giving voting rights to non-citizens. Additionally, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio is requiring that all non-public or private school employees be vaccinated against COVID. Both these stories constrict liberty for citizens and should be resisted. We'll go into more detail in today's program. Then, looking at state news, many municipalities are opting out of pot dispensaries in their communities. If you're curious if your town or village has taken any action on this issue, we'll tell you how you can find out. In national news, conservatives scored a surprising win when the military draft requirement for women was dropped from the National Defense Authorization Act. We're celebrating this win. Finally, our organization in partnership with our Family Policy Alliance friends is preparing for a post-Roe America. We'll tell you about a new resource recently launched that helps the pro-life community prepare for life after Roe. Let's get started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albanyupdate/support

A Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks has made its way up to the Supreme Court and has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade. The Justices have already heard the arguments and are ready to make their final decision which will be released in June 2022. So, what if Roe is overturned? What does that mean for states and pro-life individuals? Family Policy Alliance's Autumn Leva delves into the details of the case and the potential outcome in this episode of Engage with Eagle Forum. Timestamps: 2:25 What is Dobbs v. Jackson? 5:00 How is Dobbs different than the TX Heartbeat case? 8:57 Can Dobbs overturn Roe v. Wade? 11:15 What are the freedoms of states? 13:10 AfterRoe.com Engage with Eagle Forum FB: https://www.facebook.com/engagewithea... Podcast: https://engagewitheagleforum.podbean.com Learn more about Eagle Forum: https://EagleForum.org/​​ Become an Eagle Forum Member: http://bit.ly/Join-EagleForum​​ Join the Eagle Forum email list: https://bit.ly/EagleForumEmail​​ Eagle Forum: 200 W 3rd St., Ste. 502 • Alton, IL 62002

Colorado State University why oh why? Congress Critter Lamborn introduces HR6099 this past week and we give you a history lesson on this legislation. Lamborn also shows his connection to the Family Research Council, a Hate Group identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The Family Policy Alliance, birthed by Focus on the Family, offers their 2 cents. Is the Second Amendment eating the First Amendment? What is the American Hoax? Public hearings for the 1/6 commission? It's about time. The Women's Self Protection act needs to be passed. Pronto!

Meet Amanda Banks who leads the educational programs for the Focus on the Family's legislative effort in 40 states.  Hear how this passionate mom, former state senator, wife of a congressman, and executive for FPA is making a Kingdom, generational impact across the nation.  You can learn more at:  www.familypolicyalliance.com

Blaine Conzatti, president of Idaho Family Policy Center, is joined by Meridian Baldacci from Family Policy Alliance. They discuss the Biden school mandate allowing biological boys into girls' school bathrooms and locker rooms, as well as how Christians can navigate the maze of transgender issues like pronouns, sex changes, and girls' school sports. Sign the petition to protect the privacy and safety of girls in schools: https://idahofamily.org/alerts/petition-protect-girls-in-school-bathrooms-and-showers/

This week, Jim talks with Arkansas State Rep. Robin Lundstrum, architect of the historic Save Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act. Robin explains why it has become necessary to ban harmful puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and transgender surgeries for minors. Hear about how this bill was designed with input from policy experts, doctors, psychiatrists, and more. Robin explains how the transgender movement damages the traditional parent-child relationship and traditional parental rights, and tells us about her efforts to help pass similar protective legislation in other states. Plus, learn more about this issue with these resources, mentioned on the program:TREVoices (https://www.trevoices.com/)Family Policy Alliance (https://familypolicyalliance.com/)Family Research Council (https://www.frc.org/)Support the show (http://parentalrightsfoundation.org/donate)

> Sometimes those who fall from high places land on solid ground, right where they are meant to be. Craig DeRoche rose quickly to the lofty position of the Speaker of the Michigan House, calling the shots for the state's Capitol - the youngest member to hold that office. Behind the scenes, his life was falling apart. When it did, the Lord had him right where he needed him. Now, DeRoche heads the Family Policy Alliance, effecting public policy on a state level from a national position. Hear his compelling journey and how he is uniquely qualified to lead a nation policy network of which CAP is a part.

On this week's show host Jonathan Saenz was joined by Nicole Hudgens, former Texas Values Policy Director and now Government Affairs for Family Policy Alliance. Nicole is advocating to save women's sports and came down to Texas to testify for the Save Women's Sports bills SB 2 and SB 32. You'll want to hear why this issue is so important to Texas.

Pastor Galen and Nathan Winters bring you a special episode with time-sensitive information to do with the policies in our public schools. Below are form letters and addresses to send them to, if you are so moved. Family Policy Alliance asks you to please email these addresses: darlene.davis@laramie1.org; RoseAnn.MillionRinne@laramie1.org; Marguerite.Herman@laramie1.org; Rich.Wiederspahn@laramie1.org; Alicia.Smith@laramie1.org; Brittany.Ashby@laramie1.org; Tim.Bolin@laramie1.org; christy.klaassen@laramie1.org Subject line something like 'Comment on proposed LCSD1 School policy' and a paragraph like the following. Some changes to wording is good, but not vital. "Dear LCSD1 School Board Trustees: I am a concerned citizen of Laramie County. Please correct wrongful policy proposals now under review. The proposed changes to Chapter 6 (Personnel) and Chapter 8 (Students) for handling harassment and discrimination charges give inadequate regard for justice, due process, and constitutional rights. Extensive changes are needed. Please provide for constitutionally protected speech, change the standard of evidence to “clear and convincing,” broaden the bases for respondent appeal, and limit the extraordinary and excessive power of the 'Title IX Decision Maker.' Respectfully, {name}"

As Vice President of Strategy for Family Policy Alliance, our national partner, Autumn Leva is an attorney who has spent the last decade advocating for families at both the state and national levels of government—and from both within and outside government. She has a breadth of political experience with a heart for the Gospel.On Family Matters today, Autumn and I will discuss the national discussion taking place now to protect women sports, the Equality Act and what is being called the Equality Act Light as well as how Alaska Family Council is connected to a vibrant, effective and pro-active network of advocacy groups that makes our mission successful.I hope you can join Autumn and I on Family Matters today. Support the show (https://www.akfamily.org/donate/)

Craig DeRoche knows what it means to nearly lose everything.Except his relationship with Jesus Christ.As the current President and CEO of Family Policy Alliance, Craig fell hard into the trap of addiction. His life story is a wonderful testimony to the power of the Gospel and of a God of mercy and reconciliation. As the former Speaker of the House of the Michigan Legislature, Craig has served as the former President of the Justice Fellowship, founded by Chuck Colson. His book, Highly Functional, is a personal account of his "collision of addiction, justice and grace."I'm honored to call Craig a colleague. I hope you can join us for today's episode of Family Matters.Support the show (https://www.akfamily.org/donate/)

Protecting Children Under the Biden Administration--  The Equality Act, now in Senate committees, and a Sex Ed. measure in New York’s senate could harm our children. Autumn Leva with Family Policy Alliance talks about the Promise to America’s Children, an effort to safeguard the mind, body, and family relationships of each U.S. child.

# 014 – I continue my discussion with Dr. Steven Branson on the dangerous Equality Act. In part two, we share more examples of how it will destroy freedoms we hold dear. If you missed part one, you can catch up with this link:Part 1Links from this episode:Do you want to help Dr. Steven Branson and his team at The Source in their quest to save babies lives? Do you want to help women facing unexpected pregnancy?Click the link below, go to the "Donate" tab, and select a branch to donate to. Dr. Brunson is on the board of the San Antonio branch, but I'm sure all of their branches are doing amazing work. Here's the link:thesource.orgTell your Senator to oppose the Equality Act. The Family Policy Alliance has a super simple form that you can fill out. It takes 30 seconds to do. Head to:fairlyimportant.com/exposeequalityAdditional Links:Note, some of these are affiliate links. This means, if you use one of these affiliate links and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Do you need a project handled for your business that you don't have the time (or knowledge) to tackle? Find a quality freelancer on fiverr to finish that task today so you can stay focused on keeping your business thriving!fairlyimportant.com/fiverrPlease subscribe to the podcast and review the show!Leave a review here!Want to stand up to the radical left but don't know how? Check out my free resource:Seven Steps to Stand Up for Your Values Today!I'm on Parler! Yes, it still exists!Follow @FairlyImportant on Parler!I'm on Twitter too!Follow me on Twitter. Support the show

Medical Risks of Hormonal and Surgical Interventions for Gender Dysphoric Children Michael K. Laidlaw, MD, is an Endocrinologist practicing in Rocklin, CA. Walt Heyer, Author & Detransitioner Joseph Zanga, American College of Pediatricians Medical Risks of Hormonal and Surgical Interventions for Gender Dysphoric Children https://youtu.be/rYtGPLpW-g8 The Heritage Foundation 201K subscribers Michael K. Laidlaw, MD, is an Endocrinologist practicing in Rocklin, CA. Dr. Laidlaw graduated from University of Southern California School of Medicine in 2001 and has been in practice for 18 years. He explained the dangers of radical new transition-affirming therapies for children with gender dysphoria. Summit on Protecting Children from Sexualization: https://youtu.be/7DwKS1QPh1k​ Still haven't subscribed to The Heritage Foundation on YouTube? Click here ► https://bit.ly/2otKliy​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritagefoun...​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heritage​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritagefou...     Summit on Protecting Children from Sexualization https://youtu.be/7DwKS1QPh1k The Heritage Foundation Join us for the Summit on Protecting Children from Sexualization on Wednesday, October 9 co-hosted by the Family Policy Alliance and The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. This gathering of policy experts and practitioners will help us work together to advance conservative solutions to protect children from sexualization in culture, education, and healthcare. We seek to leverage our strengths and work together to protect the most vulnerable. The program will dive into the increasingly early exposure of children to sexual messages, images, and themes at younger and younger ages, including through social media, school curriculum, and controversial medical treatments to treat gender dysphoria. The panelists will discuss the problems faced by parents and children, educators, and medical professionals and highlight why it's critical to preserve parental rights, freedom of conscience, and free speech in order to protect children from unwanted sexualization. Please join us for these important conversations. Agenda: Master of Ceremonies: Emilie Kao, Director, Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Religion & Civil Society, The Heritage Foundation CULTURE at 7:15​ Haley Halverson, National Center on Sexual Exploitation Natasha Chart, Board Member, Women's Liberation Front (WOLF) Georgia Kijesky, Personhood Alliance Madeleine Kearns, National Review Institute Greg Scott, Director of Media for The Heritage Foundation (Moderator) Inside the Classroom with Rebecca Friedrichs, Author of Standing Up to Goliath and Founder of For Kids and Country at 1:01:31​ EDUCATION at 1:23:33​ Emily Zinos, Parental Rights Activist Stephanie Curry, Family Policy Alliance Vernadette Broyles, Child & Parental Rights Campaign Derrick Max, Principal Cornerstone School Lindsey Burke, Director, Center for Education Policy, The Heritage Foundation (Moderator) HEALTH CARE at 2:08:36​ Walt Heyer, Author & Detransitioner Dr. Joseph Zanga, American College of Pediatricians Aaron Baer, Citizen for Community Values Matt Sharp, Alliance Defending Freedom Ryan T. Anderson, William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation (Moderator) Still haven't subscribed to The Heritage Foundation on YouTube? Click here ► https://bit.ly/2otKliy​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritagefoun...​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heritage​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritagefou...   ----------------------------------------------------   HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!   Ways to subscribe to the American Conservative University Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FM Player Podcast Addict Tune-in Podcasts Look us up on Amazon Prime   If you like this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! People find us through our good reviews.   FEEDBACK- You can ask your questions, make comments, submit ideas for shows and lots more. Let your voice be heard. Email us at americanconservativeuniversity@americanconservativeuniversity.com Note- ACU Students and Alumni are asked to commit to donating Platelets and Plasma.  Make an Appointment Today! Call Your local Hospital or The Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767  

Medical Risks of Hormonal and Surgical Interventions for Gender Dysphoric Children Michael K. Laidlaw, MD, is an Endocrinologist practicing in Rocklin, CA. Walt Heyer, Author & Detransitioner Joseph Zanga, American College of Pediatricians Medical Risks of Hormonal and Surgical Interventions for Gender Dysphoric Children https://youtu.be/rYtGPLpW-g8 The Heritage Foundation 201K subscribers Michael K. Laidlaw, MD, is an Endocrinologist practicing in Rocklin, CA. Dr. Laidlaw graduated from University of Southern California School of Medicine in 2001 and has been in practice for 18 years. He explained the dangers of radical new transition-affirming therapies for children with gender dysphoria. Summit on Protecting Children from Sexualization: https://youtu.be/7DwKS1QPh1k​ Still haven’t subscribed to The Heritage Foundation on YouTube? Click here ► https://bit.ly/2otKliy​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritagefoun...​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heritage​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritagefou...     Summit on Protecting Children from Sexualization https://youtu.be/7DwKS1QPh1k The Heritage Foundation Join us for the Summit on Protecting Children from Sexualization on Wednesday, October 9 co-hosted by the Family Policy Alliance and The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. This gathering of policy experts and practitioners will help us work together to advance conservative solutions to protect children from sexualization in culture, education, and healthcare. We seek to leverage our strengths and work together to protect the most vulnerable. The program will dive into the increasingly early exposure of children to sexual messages, images, and themes at younger and younger ages, including through social media, school curriculum, and controversial medical treatments to treat gender dysphoria. The panelists will discuss the problems faced by parents and children, educators, and medical professionals and highlight why it's critical to preserve parental rights, freedom of conscience, and free speech in order to protect children from unwanted sexualization. Please join us for these important conversations. Agenda: Master of Ceremonies: Emilie Kao, Director, Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Religion & Civil Society, The Heritage Foundation CULTURE at 7:15​ Haley Halverson, National Center on Sexual Exploitation Natasha Chart, Board Member, Women’s Liberation Front (WOLF) Georgia Kijesky, Personhood Alliance Madeleine Kearns, National Review Institute Greg Scott, Director of Media for The Heritage Foundation (Moderator) Inside the Classroom with Rebecca Friedrichs, Author of Standing Up to Goliath and Founder of For Kids and Country at 1:01:31​ EDUCATION at 1:23:33​ Emily Zinos, Parental Rights Activist Stephanie Curry, Family Policy Alliance Vernadette Broyles, Child & Parental Rights Campaign Derrick Max, Principal Cornerstone School Lindsey Burke, Director, Center for Education Policy, The Heritage Foundation (Moderator) HEALTH CARE at 2:08:36​ Walt Heyer, Author & Detransitioner Dr. Joseph Zanga, American College of Pediatricians Aaron Baer, Citizen for Community Values Matt Sharp, Alliance Defending Freedom Ryan T. Anderson, William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation (Moderator) Still haven’t subscribed to The Heritage Foundation on YouTube? Click here ► https://bit.ly/2otKliy​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritagefoun...​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heritage​ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritagefou...   ----------------------------------------------------   HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!   Ways to subscribe to the American Conservative University Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FM Player Podcast Addict Tune-in Podcasts Look us up on Amazon Prime   If you like this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! People find us through our good reviews.   FEEDBACK- You can ask your questions, make comments, submit ideas for shows and lots more. Let your voice be heard. Email us at americanconservativeuniversity@americanconservativeuniversity.com Note- ACU Students and Alumni are asked to commit to donating Platelets and Plasma.  Make an Appointment Today! Call Your local Hospital or The Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767  

# 013 – If you think the Equality Act sounds like a good idea, you know nothing of its threat to religious liberty and freedom of speech. Here's part one of a two part discussion with Dr. Steven Branson on the dangerous Equality Act and what it means for freedom in America.Links from this episode:Do you want to help Dr. Steven Branson and his team at The Source in their quest to save babies lives? Do you want to help women facing unexpected pregnancy? Click the link below, go to the "Donate" tab, and select a branch to donate to. Dr. Brunson is on the board of the San Antonio branch, but I'm sure all of their branches are doing amazing work. Here's the link:thesource.orgTell your Senator to oppose the Equality Act. The Family Policy Alliance has a super simple form that you can fill out. It takes 30 seconds to do. Head to:fairlyimportant.com/exposeequalityAdditional Links:Please subscribe to the podcast and review the show!Leave a review here!Want to stand up to the radical left but don't know how? Check out my free resource:Seven Steps to Stand Up for Your Values Today!I'm on Parler! Yes, it still exists!Follow @FairlyImportant on Parler!I'm on Twitter too!Follow me on Twitter. Support the show

Jeanne Gawdun & Brittany Jones know as well as anyone that the Courts have usurped their role when it comes to the issue of protecting innocent, unborn human life. Gawdun, the Kansans For Life Director of Government Relations and Jones, the Director of Advocacy for Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, have just cleared a monumental hurdle in their state to clarify that the Kansas State Constitution does not include a fundamental right to abortion or the funding thereof.The effort is called the Value Them Both Amendment.It is a strategy at least 7 states have employed to effectively remove activist judges from making up meanings and language in state constitutions about abortion. And, God willing, it is a strategy Alaska Family Action will implement in the Great Land in the near future.Join me today on Family Matters with Jeanne and Brittany as we share some good news about what's happening in the pro-life movement despite who currently occupies the White House and controls both chambers of the U.S. Congress.Support the show (https://www.akfamily.org/donate/)

Hour 1 * Guest: James Edwards – Race, Politics & Hypocrisy in 21st Century America – thepoliticalcesspool.org. * Oath Keepers Website Gets Shut Down After Capitol Riots. * Sam and James Break Down The Biden Inauguration – A Peaceful Transfer of Power? * Facebook Bans Trump; Candace Owens Sues Fact-Checkers. Hour 2 * I, Sam Bushman, Will Not Deny the Christ! * Inauguration Day: Under God, One Nation – Craig DeRoche, Family Policy Alliance. * Trump’s Farewell Address: ‘The Movement We Started Is Only Just Beginning’. * Will Trump create a new political third party? The name of the party would be the “Patriot Party,” – WSJ. * Biden to sign a dozen executive orders on day one in office — reverse Trump’s travel ban, rejoin Paris Agreement. * Biden Plan Gives 11 Million a Path to US Citizenship. * Thousands marching in migrant caravan to US – demand Biden administration ‘honor its commitments’ – Videos show clashes between the caravan and border security officers. * Dumped: Sidney Powell releases her ‘Kraken’ suit – Drops legal action less than 24 hours before Biden’s inauguration – Joe Kovacs. * Lawyer Sidney Powell voluntarily dropped a lawsuit she previously described as “biblical,” alleging votes cast for President Donald Trump in Georgia were illegally switched to Joe Biden. * Clinton, Pelosi float conspiracy theory that Trump and Putin worked together to plan the Capitol riot – TheBlaze.com. * ‘The mob was fed lies’: McConnell says Trump ‘provoked’ Capitol riot. * Twitter won’t let Joe Biden inherit Trump’s millions of followers and his team is very upset. * Climate ‘Nerve Center’ in Biden White House – NYT. Biden will bring with him the largest team of climate change experts ever assembled in the White House. * Spike Lee Compares Trump Voters to ‘Nazis’ and ‘Slave Owners’ – American Update. * NRA files for bankruptcy, seeking to leave New York and reincorporate in Texas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

* I, Sam Bushman, Will Not Deny the Christ! * Inauguration Day: Under God, One Nation - Craig DeRoche, Family Policy Alliance. * Trump’s Farewell Address: ‘The Movement We Started Is Only Just Beginning’. * Will Trump create a new political third party? The name of the party would be the "Patriot Party," - WSJ. * Biden to sign a dozen executive orders on day one in office — reverse Trump's travel ban, rejoin Paris Agreement. * Biden Plan Gives 11 Million a Path to US Citizenship. * Thousands marching in migrant caravan to US - demand Biden administration 'honor its commitments' - Videos show clashes between the caravan and border security officers. * Dumped: Sidney Powell releases her 'Kraken' suit - Drops legal action less than 24 hours before Biden's inauguration - Joe Kovacs. * Lawyer Sidney Powell voluntarily dropped a lawsuit she previously described as "biblical," alleging votes cast for President Donald Trump in Georgia were illegally switched to Joe Biden. * Clinton, Pelosi float conspiracy theory that Trump and Putin worked together to plan the Capitol riot - TheBlaze.com. * 'The mob was fed lies': McConnell says Trump 'provoked' Capitol riot. * Twitter won't let Joe Biden inherit Trump's millions of followers and his team is very upset. * Climate 'Nerve Center' in Biden White House - NYT. Biden will bring with him the largest team of climate change experts ever assembled in the White House. * Spike Lee Compares Trump Voters to ‘Nazis’ and ‘Slave Owners’ - American Update. * NRA files for bankruptcy, seeking to leave New York and reincorporate in Texas.

Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico Executive Director, Vince Torres says, “Science is now catching up to what the scripture has long told us about when life begins. More people than ever before are now identifying as pro-life.”  The Family Policy Alliance has many resources... The post Vince Torres appeared first on ABQ Connect.

with Pastor Galen and Nathan Winters (Executive Director of Family Policy Alliance of Wyoming)

with Pastor Galen & Nathan Winters (Executive Director of Family Policy Alliance of Wyoming)

with Pastor Galen & Nathan Winters (Executive Director of Family Policy Alliance of Wyoming)

Welcome back to Free From Wall Street! In this episode, I’m talking to Shawn Hyland, Director of Advocacy at Family Policy Alliance of New Jersey. FPA is one of the non-profits we’re supporting through fundraising and real estate deals. Their main mission is preserving parent rights and religious freedoms. It’s always exciting to hear more about non-profits who are making a change in the community. We are honored that we can support them in that. By getting the budgeting and fundraising out of the way, these organizations can really focus on their mission. Shawn will tell us more about the mission and vision of the Family Policy Alliance. They are working hard here in New Jersey to bridge the gap between families and legislators. Having a say in your local policies is your right as a citizen, and FPA does so much to facilitate that. Their vision is a nation where God is honored, religious liberty flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished. Tune in to learn more about how to support your local non-profits and get involved in policy-making! Key takeaways Bridging the fundraising gap for a non-profit (01:06) Background and mission of Family Policy Alliance (04:26) Bringing light to the issue girls face in sports (07:05) Why it’s so important to get involved in policy-making (09:28) Fighting the good fight and protecting parental rights (10:59) The current policy issues FPA is working on (16:45) How to get in touch with FPA and protect your rights (19:22) Additional resources Take charge of your financial future and visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that your financial advisor didn’t tell you! Visit Family Policy Alliance to see how you can get involved and benefit your community!

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs is joined by Blaine Conzatti from Family Policy Alliance of Idaho. Conzatti discusses two crucial laws his organization helped pass in Idaho to defend Title IX and the rights of women and girls in education, sports, and much more, and how other states can follow suite.

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Karen Conrad and Richard Harris are joined by Stephanie Curry. Stephanie Curry serves as the Manager of Public Policy with Family Policy Alliance, a national organization that promotes policy in a nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive, and life is cherished. 

Today on Family Matters, I'll be interviewing Autumn Leva, Vice President of Strategy for Family Policy Alliance. We'll discuss a recent new rule adopted by the Trump Administration that allows faith-based adoption agencies and foster care groups to once again receive federal funds for placing kids in homes.The Obama Administration, unfortunately, had set up a roadblock during the final days of his Presidency, to prevent these agencies from operating according to their deeply held convictions that animated them to be in the adoption arena in the first place. This is a major victory for people who care about liberty and those who believe there should be more, not less, opportunities for children to be placed in forever homes. Support the show (https://www.akfamily.org/donate/)

Nichole Hudgens steps in for Jonathan Saenz this week and is joined by Stephanie Curry from Family Policy Alliance about some of the trends we see in Sex Education and Planned Parenthood across the country, including in Texas.

Andrew Wommack and Richard Harris are joined by Paul Weber, CEO of Family Policy Alliance, as they discuss: The mission of Family Policy Alliance in unleashing biblical citizenship and identifying, training and funding Christians who want to run for office. The “comprehensive sex education” and how it’s actually LGBTQ indoctrination. Heartbeat legislation, abortion, and infanticide. The DANGERS of the ‘So-Called’ Equality Act. Rallying people to the truth and getting them engaged. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. How you can make a difference, and much more! Learn more truth and find great resources at truthandliberty.net

My guest this week on The World We Live In is Pastor Mark Grothe. We discuss the defeat of HB 51. We feel UNITY in the Body of Christ made a huge difference, unity like never before in the Pro-Life movement in New Mexico. I am pictured with Pastor Mark and his lovely wife Rebecca It is a glorious day in New Mexico!!! The Body of Christ came together and defeated this UnGodly legislation! I am sorry, but I have to use a capital G in unGodly, because that is just the way I am made! GOD sets the standards we are to live by, not us. From our Dear Friend Kathy in ABQ: I’m so encouraged by the defeat of HB51. NM has had national attention for so many bad things. This is evidence of Gods powerful mercy, grace and glory in the face of evil. HB 51 Defeated, Governor Disappointed, Dems Divided Thank you to Ethel Maharg and Elisa Martinez for these reports! PTL! I have never seen such unity in the Body of Christ in New Mexico!!! PTL!!! Ethel and Elisa, plus Vincent Torres of Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico and New Mexico Watchman Jose Vasquez are my heroes of faith. Many, many others have stood in the gap for God and His babies, for this I am so ever grateful. I have covered the abortion issue in New Mexico for so many years, what made the difference this year to me, is UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST!!! FASTING AND PRAYING, UNITY IS SUCH A KEY!!! ALL FOR GOD!!!! Bill Ruhl The Lord said, “Gather the people together, seek Me, and pray. Then position yourselves and watch…” The battle is the Lord’s. HB 51 defeated today! Well done NM!!! Well done!!! Pastor Bill is Vice Chairman of FGGAM!

Faith-based adoption agencies are under attack by those claiming they discriminate against same-sex couples seeking adoption. Sexual politics resulted in various states and cities canceling contracts such agencies, adding thousands of children to already-overburdened state service agencies. Attorney Autumn Leva of the Family Policy Alliance discusses sexual politics and adoption with host Kip Allen on today’s World Lutheran News Digest.

Today Skip is talking to Paul Weber and Royce Bervig. Paul serves as president and chief executive officer at Family Policy Alliance. Paul is responsible for aligning the organization’s strategy and staff with its vision and mission, including strengthening an alliance of nearly 40 state-based family policy organizations. Royce is the Vice President of Development at Family Policy Alliance. Read More →

Gender Identity and Transgender policies are being promoted across the nation, but how will those policies impact women? Hands Across the Aisle is a coalition of ideologically diverse women who joined forces to stand in solidarity, despite their political differences, against gender identity legislation, which they argue threatens women and women’s rights. These women spoke at a February 16, 2017, event arranged and hosted by The Heritage Foundation and co-sponsored by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute. They are: Miriam Ben Shalom — educator and activist who made history for being the first person to be reinstated to the military after being discharged from service for being openly lesbian. Kaeley Triller Haver — rape survivor who serves as a Communications Director for the Just Want Privacy Campaign in Washington State. Kami Mueller — CEO of the Mueller Group, a communications firm in North Carolina who played an integral role in the communications efforts defending the state’s controversial privacy law (HB2). Mary Lou Singleton — midwife and feminist who is an active member of the Women’s Liberation Front (WOLF), the radical feminist organization that filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration to restore Title IX rights to women and girls. Emily Zinos was unable to participate in this event due to a family emergency, but her prepared remarks were shared. Emily is a stay at home mom who works with the Minnesota chapter of the Ask Me First campaign, a project sponsored by the Family Policy Alliance to defend the safety and privacy of women and children.

Gender Identity and Transgender policies are being promoted across the nation, but how will those policies impact women? Hands Across the Aisle is a coalition of ideologically diverse women who joined forces to stand in solidarity, despite their political differences, against gender identity legislation, which they argue threatens women and women’s rights. These women spoke at a February 16, 2017, event arranged and hosted by The Heritage Foundation and co-sponsored by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute. They are: Miriam Ben Shalom — educator and activist who made history for being the first person to be reinstated to the military after being discharged from service for being openly lesbian. Kaeley Triller Haver — rape survivor who serves as a Communications Director for the Just Want Privacy Campaign in Washington State. Kami Mueller — CEO of the Mueller Group, a communications firm in North Carolina who played an integral role in the communications efforts defending the state’s controversial privacy law (HB2). Mary Lou Singleton — midwife and feminist who is an active member of the Women’s Liberation Front (WOLF), the radical feminist organization that filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration to restore Title IX rights to women and girls. Emily Zinos was unable to participate in this event due to a family emergency, but her prepared remarks were shared. Emily is a stay at home mom who works with the Minnesota chapter of the Ask Me First campaign, a project sponsored by the Family Policy Alliance to defend the safety and privacy of women and children.

In this interview, Doug Napier provides an update on how ADF International is defending the religious liberties of Christian business owners. He also debunks some of the myths about what aspects of faith expression are and are not legally permissible in the marketplace. Douglas H. Napier, Esq., serves as executive director of ADF International, where he leads an international legal advocacy team engaged in defending religious liberty, the sanctity of life, and marriage and family values. Napier joined the organization in 2007 to work with a network of thousands of allied attorneys and eventually became the head of all litigation efforts in the U.S. Subsequently, he served in the role of chief alliance officer, where he focused on serving, strengthening, and expanding a strategic alliance throughout the world. He has conducted regional and national litigation training to help equip allied attorneys and other allies across the globe. Napier earned his J.D. in 1990 from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he graduated with distinction. He received a B.A. in finance at the University of Iowa in 1985 and graduated with a M.A. in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1988. He is admitted to the bar before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Arizona Supreme Court, the Iowa Supreme Court, and various federal appellate and district courts across the U.S. He is a fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, is a member of the Council for National Policy, and serves on the boards of Family Policy Alliance and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Napier resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife Christi and two children. Download ADF's Employer's Guide to Faith in the Workplace: http://adflegal.org/campaigns/faith-in-the-workplace Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

In this interview, Doug Napier provides an update on how ADF International is defending the religious liberties of Christian business owners. He also debunks some of the myths about what aspects of faith expression are and are not legally permissible in the marketplace.  Douglas H. Napier, Esq., serves as executive director of ADF International, where he leads an international legal advocacy team engaged in defending religious liberty, the sanctity of life, and marriage and family values. Napier joined the organization in 2007 to work with a network of thousands of allied attorneys and eventually became the head of all litigation efforts in the U.S. Subsequently, he served in the role of chief alliance officer, where he focused on serving, strengthening, and expanding a strategic alliance throughout the world. He has conducted regional and national litigation training to help equip allied attorneys and other allies across the globe. Napier earned his J.D. in 1990 from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he graduated with distinction. He received a B.A. in finance at the University of Iowa in 1985 and graduated with a M.A. in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1988. He is admitted to the bar before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Arizona Supreme Court, the Iowa Supreme Court, and various federal appellate and district courts across the U.S. He is a fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, is a member of the Council for National Policy, and serves on the boards of Family Policy Alliance and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Napier resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife Christi and two children.  Download ADF's Employer's Guide to Faith in the Workplace: http://adflegal.org/campaigns/faith-in-the-workplace  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

Autumn Leva is a young woman pursuing her calling to fight for true social justice as the director of public policy at Family Policy Alliance. On this episode of UpNext, she shares her perspective on the battle for traditional marriage and the fight for women’s safety and privacy. Listen and be encouraged as she and Gabrielle discuss: — Why millennials are NOT the lost generation — The power of having a reasonable faith — A pro-woman take on transgender bathrooms To learn more about Autumn’s important work, visit Family Policy Alliance at http://familypolicyalliance.com/issues/

NC Family President John L. Rustin talks with Paul Weber, President and CEO of Family Policy Alliance, formerly CitizenLink, which is a public policy partner of Focus on the Family and one of NC Family’s closest national allies and valued partners, regarding the role Family Policy Alliance plays in supporting efforts in North Carolina.