Podcast appearances and mentions of laurie higgins

It's Monday, October 3rd, A.D. 2022. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. By Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Shooting in Pakistan Christian settlement kills 1, injures 4 On the evening of August 8, William was sitting outside his home in a Christian settlement of 28 families in southwest Pakistan while children played nearby. Without warning, two masked men rode by and began shooting. William and four boys, ranging in age from 10 to 16, were critically injured in the shooting and taken to the nearest large hospital 15 miles away. Sadly, William later died from his injuries, reports Voice of the Martyrs. While there is significant Taliban violence in the region, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack in the 96% Muslim country. Hurricane Ian death toll rises to 70 With a death toll of 70, rescuers searched on Saturday for survivors among the Florida homes ruined by Hurricane Ian, reports the Miami Herald. Thus far, there have been 4,000 rescues. Florida's First Lady, Casey DeSantis, appeared on Fox & Friends and urged viewers to consider giving to the just-created Florida Disaster Fund which raised $12 million in just 24 hours. She explained what they are doing with the money. CASEY DeSANTIS: “We have 300 trucks in the affected areas, as we speak, and they are chock full of water, food, and supplies. We have two distribution points going out with the National Guard. So, people are getting the food and supplies that they need. We are working very quickly to ensure that they have that. “Going forward with this fund, what we really hope it's going to do is help people who have lost everything. They don't know where to turn. Perhaps insurance doesn't cover something for them. So, these funds could help repair roofs and just help them get back on their feet. Because we are going to be with the people in Florida for as long as it takes for them to get their lives back.” MacArthur to CA Gov. Newsom: Your soul "lies in grave, eternal peril" Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church called upon Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom to repent for his controversial re-election campaign that invoked Scripture in defense of abortion, reports The Christian Post. The September 29th open letter quotes the Bible numerous times in response to the campaign earlier this month, which MacArthur said “shamelessly” misquoted Mark 12:31 for Newsom's own political purposes. MacArthur wrote, “You revealed to the entire nation how thoroughly rebellious against God you are when you sponsored billboards across America promoting the slaughter of children, whom He creates in the womb (Psalm 139:13–16; Isaiah 45:9–12). In Isaiah 45:11, “This is what the Lord says— the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My children, or give Me orders about the work of My hands?” MacArthur added, “You further compounded the wickedness of that murderous campaign with a reprehensible act of gross blasphemy, quoting the very words of Jesus from Mark 12:31 as if you could somehow twist His meaning and arrogate His name in favor of butchering unborn infants.” According to MacArthur, Newsom “used the name and the words of Christ to promote the credo of Molech (Leviticus 20:1–5). It would be hard to imagine a greater sacrilege.” Stacey Abrams claims the heartbeat at 6 weeks is “manufactured” Listen to this demonstrably false claim by Democrat Stacey Abrams, a candidate for Georgia governor. ABRAMS: "There is no such thing as a heartbeat at six weeks. It is a manufactured sound designed to convince people that men have the right to take control of a woman's body." Laurie Higgins, Cultural Affairs Writer for the Illinois Family Institute, said, “One wonders if Abrams conferred with Planned Parenthood. Until recently Planned Parenthood's website said this about human fetal development at gestational weeks 5-6: ‘A very basic beating heart and circulatory system develop.' That was then. This is now: ‘A part of the embryo starts to show cardiac activity. It sounds like a heartbeat on an ultrasound, but it's not a fully-formed heart — it's the earliest stage of the heart developing.'”  Higgins concludes, “Planned Parenthood sophists desperately hope Americans are as scientifically ignorant as Abrams pretends to be.” Pastor suspended from TikTok for saying ‘men can't have babies' Mark Driscoll, the outspoken Senior Pastor of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, says he was briefly suspended from the popular short-form video hosting service TikTok for declaring on the platform that “men can't have babies,” reports The Christian Post. On Saturday, Driscoll tweeted, “What happens on TikTok when you say that men can't have babies” alongside an image of a notice on his suspended TikTok account stating that he was prevented from posting due to “multiple violations” of the hosting service's community guidelines. The suspension of the account ended last Thursday. In his reaction to the restriction by TikTok, Driscoll cited Romans 1:18 which says: “For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.” Bros, all-homosexual romantic comedy, a flop And finally, Bros, an all-homosexual romantic comedy, is a big flop, reports ShowBiz411.com. The opening weekend's train wreck was especially revealing in light of an enviable amount of publicity and marketing from the politically correct media, including a full segment on ABC's The Bachelorette where the homosexual couple was oddly doling out dating advice to heterosexuals.  In other words, the American public has no appetite for such sexual perversion, especially including graphic scenes in this R-rated movie. Focus on the Family's PluggedIn.com noted that “as the movie opens, we're treated to a flashback of Bobby, the lead character, talking with a movie executive who wants Bobby to write a homosexual romance for film, under the premise that homosexual and heterosexual relationships are essentially the same. Bobby rejects that notion—calling it a myth that the homosexuals created.” Not surprisingly, Bros includes 60 profane words and the Lord's name is taken in vain 23 times! PluggedIn.com's conclusion?  “Bros is symptomatic of a broader issue: a culture increasingly unwilling to deny itself anything. … Bros understands, on some level, how shallow its fleeting hookups can be. But it refuses to reject them.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Monday, October 3rd, in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Laurie Higgins To be clear from the outset of this article, when I refer to the evil of “trans”-cultism, I am referring to its beliefs and practices—not to people suffering from gender dysphoria or confused by the cultural lies they encounter daily. Everyone is harmed by “trans”-cultic beliefs and practices—girls, women, boys, and men. Those in bondage to the cult and those outside of the cult are harmed. Adults in bondage to confusion and sexual fetishes are eradicating all sex-segregated private spaces; undermining First Amendment protections of assembly, speech, and religious free exercise; corrupting every cultural institution, including education, medicine, religion, sports, and the arts; putting girls and women at risk of assault by men who pretend to be “trans”; and sowing confusion among children, teens, and young adults. As with all forms of evil, the most vulnerable—those least able to protect themselves—suffer most. The “trans”-cult allied with a host of profiteers, including semi-celebrity butchers who self-identify as doctors, are experimenting on the bodies of children and young adults with ghastly, barbaric results. No one should avert their gaze from the evidence of this butchery. Read more... https://www.listennotes.com/e/b36f3acd67b64bd680c3f4a729793a0c/

Laurie Higgins Though not required by law, Illinois provides a program of benefits called Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility(MPE). MPE “offers immediate, temporary coverage for outpatient healthcare for pregnant women…. There are no co-payments or premiums in MPE.” MPE, which takes effect immediately and remains in effect for 30 days after the month in which it takes effect, provides “outpatient services like prenatal checkups, doctor visits, lab tests, prenatal vitamins, medicine, specialty medical care, eye care, dental care, emergency room care, mental health and substance abuse services, transportation to get medical care and other services.” The reason for the added emphasis will be clear momentarily, but first some troubling words about eligibility. Read more... https://www.listennotes.com/e/f08254d0aef94557b8093d0048e50dca/

Illinois Lt. Governor candidate Stephanie Trussell is in the hot seat with Jeanne today and you will not believe the story that Stephanie has for us about her time on the campaign trail.   Taxes, Unions, Safe-T act, The Illinois Black Caucus, and the wasted potential of Illinois; Just some of the topics we talk about. Laurie Higgins article - https://illinoisfamily.org/media/hate-hoaxes-have-a-home-here/

Author and former teacher Laurie Higgins joins us to discuss the current cultural issues in our schools.  From CRT to policies being forced into schools. While our kids are failing to achieve grade-level skills what are schools focusing on? How schools now define “Safety”; Hijacking classroom time for political purposes;  Courts rule on professors' free speech and religious freedoms.  The Powers that Power Illinois; Energy bills and their consequences;  Shutting down natural gas in Illinois? Be Ready for power prices to increase in Illinois and rolling blackouts. How much money has been raised by politicians? The top 10 Congressional fundraisers. Illinois Democrat congressional candidates are in lockstep with Nancy Pelosi;  Illinois's gas tax and the election-year tax schemes that attempt to electioneer with tax gimmicks;  The sticker JB wants on the gas pumps.

In this fascinating interview, Laurie Higgins-Kerley shares the unique way she blends her love for horses and spirituality into a one-of-a-kind offering for individuals on the path of inner healing and expansion. She shares two significant personal experiences that caused her to ask “Who am I beyond this?” and “Where do I go from here?”, questions many of us can relate to when facing the perceived parameters and challenges of our respective lives. The initial questioning set her on a lifelong path of studying and certifying in multiple spiritual modalities including Shamanism, Medicine Wheel teachings and ceremonies, drumming circles, and Kundalini Yoga, all of which continues to deepen her understanding of who she is and allows her to facilitate workshops, retreats and coaching that aids others in their own journey of the soul. The loss of her husband in 2008 posed as one of the most challenging journeys of her soul. However, in a true “phoenix rising from the ashes” transformation, it led to both her most unique offering—the healing power of horses—and her next chapter—creating Dove Creek Equine Rescue, a non-profit focused on rescuing, rehabbing, retraining and rehoming horses. Laurie sees Dove Creek Equine Rescue as a beautiful circle of horses and humans giving back to one another, where this circle began with a few horses on the ranch left to her by her late husband offering her a powerful heart space to begin feeling moments of peace during the grieving process. Each time she left the ranch after spending time with the horses she felt the magnitude of their presence like a balm to her slowly healing soul. This initial handful of horses offering her healing in one of the most challenging chapters of her life has since led to the full-time rescue operation it is today, complete with volunteers showing up daily to care for and connect with the horses. The circle of healing between horses and humans continues in this organic fashion in all that she does through Dove Creek Equine Rescue and the workshops, retreats and coaching she offers through Led by Horses. Speaking of retreats, SoLive had the pleasure of attending a private weekend retreat at the ranch called “Phoenix Rising”, where Shanna and Tracey share a bit about their respective experiences while also leaving the mystery open for others to discover by booking a retreat of their own! (See contact info below.) Bio: Laurie Higgins-Kerley is the founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, Dove Creek Equine Rescue. This organization provides a variety of programs, which focus on the healing partnership between horses and humans. As a certified coach through multiple platforms, Laurie has been facilitating workshops for more than 20 years. In addition to coaching with horses, her practices include Medicine Wheel teachings and ceremonies, drumming circles and yoga. Through her mastery of multiple modalities, Laurie has created a truly unique offerings at Dove Creek Equine Rescue resulting in one-of-a-kind experiences for those ready to live their best Life! Learn more about the workshops and retreats Laurie and her team lead at Led by Horses. Phone: 1-806-236-2660 Email: laurie@ledbyhorses.org Instagram & Facebook Support Dove Creek Equine Rescue by becoming “A Hero of the Herd” HERE. Facebook

On this edition of Spotlight, Laurie Higgins joins Jim Schneider, host of VCY America's CrossTalk program, for a lively discussion of the ubiquitous indoctrination agenda in our nation's government schools. Laurie's experience as an educator and, for the past thirteen years, IFI's cultural affairs writer has given her valuable insight on the small, subtle, incremental steps that have led public schools away from focusing on academic instruction to prioritizing social and sexual indoctrination. Laurie and Jim discuss trans-cultism and the “transing” of public schools; the distinction between sex, gender, and gender identity; and the heartbreak of “detransitioners.” Among other topics, they also address Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the Equality Act, especially as it relates to the devastation of girls'/women's sports. We apologize for the audio quality of this podcast. Although it isn't up to our standards, we felt the quality of the content was too important to ignore. Are you interested in attending this weekend's IFI Worldview Conference on CRT? Click here for more information. Mark you calendar now for IFI's Fall Banquet! Click here for details.

On this edition of Spotlight, Laurie Higgins joins Jim Schneider, host of VCY America’s CrossTalk program, for a lively discussion of the ubiquitous indoctrination agenda in our nation’s government schools. Laurie’s experience as an educator and, for the past thirteen years, IFI’s cultural affairs writer has given her valuable insight on the small, subtle, incremental steps that have led public schools away from focusing on academic instruction to prioritizing social and sexual indoctrination. Laurie and Jim discuss trans-cultism and the “transing” of public schools; the distinction between sex, gender, and gender identity; and the heartbreak of “detransitioners.”… Continue Reading

An incremental, systematic approach has been underway in the educational system for many years and its fruit is abounding. 20 years ago, many were shocked when VCY America learned that the Milwaukee, WI, public schools had a gay and lesbian advisory committee that met monthly. --VCY America obtained an extensive manual filled with information on how to incorporate the gay-lesbian and bisexual agenda into the schools. At that time they were speaking of homophobia and heterosexual privilege. There was information on how to reduce homophobic bigotry by having role models such as openly homosexual teachers, coaches and administrators. They also spoke of bringing in homosexual guest speakers and establishing gay-straight alliances to reassess the curriculum to incorporate gay and lesbian issues throughout, and not just in classes like health education, but in traditional disciplines as well. One example is the use of same-sex couples in math story problems.--Based upon the success of change agents, the same kind of indoctrination is underway to promote the transgender agenda as well. The guest on this edition of Crosstalk calls it, the -transing- of public schools. --With more on this subject, Jim welcomed Laurie Higgins. Laurie is a cultural affairs writer with the Illinois Family Institute.

An incremental, systematic approach has been underway in the educational system for many years and its fruit is abounding. 20 years ago, many were shocked when VCY America learned that the Milwaukee, WI, public schools had a gay and lesbian advisory committee that met monthly. --VCY America obtained an extensive manual filled with information on how to incorporate the gay-lesbian and bisexual agenda into the schools. At that time they were speaking of homophobia and heterosexual privilege. There was information on how to reduce homophobic bigotry by having role models such as openly homosexual teachers, coaches and administrators. They also spoke of bringing in homosexual guest speakers and establishing gay-straight alliances to reassess the curriculum to incorporate gay and lesbian issues throughout, and not just in classes like health education, but in traditional disciplines as well. One example is the use of same-sex couples in math story problems.--Based upon the success of change agents, the same kind of indoctrination is underway to promote the transgender agenda as well. The guest on this edition of Crosstalk calls it, the -transing- of public schools. --With more on this subject, Jim welcomed Laurie Higgins. Laurie is a cultural affairs writer with the Illinois Family Institute.

According to Laurie Higgins, public schools in Illinois are too far gone – no Christian parent should subject their children to the indoctrination curricula that is being forced on our state's K-12 students. Laurie was speaking as a featured guest of Janet Parshall on her radio program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, where they discussed the tsunami of radically liberal, pro-LGBTQ and anti-Christian laws and teaching “standards” that are inundating our tax payer-supported public school classrooms. Janet and Laurie also consider what Christians must be prepared to do in the current climate of hate and how best to counter the flawed reasoning of those who oppose our Christian worldview. Laurie Higgins is the cultural affairs writer for IFI. Her on point assessments of current issues and developments can be found at IllinoisFamily.org. Janet Parshall is the host of her nationally syndicated radio program; she is also a popular public speaker, author and family advocate.

According to Laurie Higgins, public schools in Illinois are too far gone – no Christian parent should subject their children to the indoctrination curricula that is being forced on our state’s K-12 students. Laurie was speaking as a featured guest of Janet Parshall on her radio program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, where they discussed the tsunami of radically liberal, pro-LGBTQ and anti-Christian laws and teaching “standards” that are inundating our tax payer-supported public school classrooms.… Continue Reading

Written by David E. Smith After almost a year of gubernatorial mandates masquerading as law, it should come as no surprise that another legislative group in Illinois is attempting to do an end run in order to avoid following the accepted, standard procedure of presenting a bill for debate and vote by the General Assembly. Laurie Higgins, IFI's cultural affairs writer, joins Pastor Calvin Lindstrom and Pastor James Pittman, Jr. for a podcast, featured on Here I Stand Radio, examining the continuing revolution in education in Illinois. They discuss the leftist tactics that would force teachers to teach “progressive” ideas that have their genesis in identity politics and Critical Race Theory/Critical Theory, and detail the ludicrous standards set forth in the “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards” amendment. This interview also describes disturbing changes to Illinois' current sex education policy. Please listen and share! Here I Stand Radio, a ministry of the Christian Emergency League, can be found on Facebook. More information on the proposed amendment and action steps can be found here and here. Pastor Calvin Lindstrom is the pastor of the Church of Christian Liberty and Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Pastor James Pittman, Jr. is the senior pastor of New Hope Community Church in Palatine, Illinois. Take ACTION: It is vital that the members of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) hear from all Illinois taxpayers. Please click HERE to send a message to this committee urging them to vote against any proposal that would mandate all Illinois teachers be indoctrinated with left-leaning "woke" beliefs. The Democratic Co-Chairman is Illinois Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago). His office number is (773) 445-8128. The Republican Co-Chairman is Keith Wheeler (R-North Aurora). His office number is (630) 345-3464.

Written by David E. Smith After almost a year of gubernatorial mandates masquerading as law, it should come as no surprise that another legislative group in Illinois is attempting to do an end run in order to avoid following the accepted, standard procedure of presenting a bill for debate and vote by the General Assembly. Laurie Higgins, IFI’s cultural affairs writer, joins Pastor Calvin Lindstrom and Pastor James Pittman, Jr. for a podcast, featured on Here I Stand Radio, examining the continuing revolution in education in Illinois.… Continue Reading

Since diversity re-education is all the rage these days (and if Harris and her shadowy, confused puppet win the election will only get worse), I thought it might be helpful to publish the letter I emailed to Deerfield High School’s principal in about 2007 when I dropped out of an ongoing divisive diversity workshop due to the intolerance, close-mindedness, bigotry, and dishonesty of my un-collegial colleagues. read the letter…

The state of Illinois long ago made the embarrassing leap from local joke to national joke. The Land of Lincoln is now the corrupt, insolvent, morally vacuous, leftist dystopia of U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, Springfield mob boss Mike Madigan, Governor J.B. Pritzker, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot. I guess the lazy, irresponsible, anti-science, and morally vacuous community organizers that comprise the Chicago Teachers’ Union thought Illinois was not getting quite enough national PR, so on Sunday, they tweeted, The push to reopen schools is rooted in sexism, racism and misogyny. Say what? Even for …

Censorship today looks like my three-day stint in the Facebook pokey over Thanksgiving weekend during which my mad keyboarding fingers were (almost) crushed in tiny Facebook thumbscrews engraved with a photo of Lord Zuckerberg. The reason for my imprisonment by Facebook Overlords in one of their many Cells of Iniquity beggars belief. I posted about the image Facebook created to advertise their new avatars. As you can see, this image doesn’t include any white male avatars. I wrote: I totally get why there are no white, male avatars here. White males are so creepy. In all my old family photos, …

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Point of View‘s guest host today is Penna Dexter. Her first guest is John Graves, President of Vision America. They will talk about the upcoming Million Voices Program. Next up Penna welcomes Laurie Higgins. Laurie’s topic is education in a pro-propaganda culture. Penna’s next guest is Lindsey Burke. Lindsey is with Heritage Foundation and will discuss Pandemic Pods, an alternative to class room … Read More →

The first half of this week's Spotlight podcast features Christian broadcaster Janet Mefferd's interview with IFI's cultural affairs writer, Laurie Higgins. Their conversation centers on the American Psychological Association's Division 44: Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity and the numerous task forces within this division that strive to destigmatize and normalize deviant sexual practices such as polyamory, “ethical” non-monogamous relationships, minor attraction, and more. Spotlight continues after the break with highlights from a Concerned Citizens for America forum in Rockford. In this excerpt, Laurie Higgins addresses persecution of outspoken believers and the need for bold speech. She also fields questions regarding the integration of private spaces in our public schools; church-aided options for families who want to escape government schools; femininity, masculinity, and affirmation of biological sexual identity; and the dangers inherent in the resurrected Equal Rights Amendment.

The first half of this week’s Spotlight podcast features Christian broadcaster Janet Mefferd’s interview with IFI’s cultural affairs writer, Laurie Higgins. Their conversation centers on the American Psychological Association’s Division 44: Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity and the numerous task forces within this division that strive to destigmatize and normalize deviant sexual practices such as polyamory, “ethical” non-monogamous relationships, minor attraction, and more. Spotlight continues after the break with highlights from a Concerned Citizens for America forum in Rockford.… Continue Reading

Guest Bios Show Transcript Boys are being allowed in girls locker rooms—and schools are teaching curriculum that promotes LGBT lifestyles. This week on The Roys Report, I'll be talking about some of these developments with Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute. Also joining me will be 2 parents from Evanston School District 202. Find out what students today are encountering in the public schools.

It is imperative to know the truth in order to refute lies. Illinois Family Institute’s cultural affairs writer, Laurie Higgins, is well-acquainted with the truth regarding the lies of “trans” ideology. At a recent forum hosted by Concerned Citizens for American in Rockford, Laurie states that biological sex and scientific facts matter, despite what the proponents of this false, destructive ideology would have us believe. In her presentation, Laurie clearly defines the terms biological sex, gender, and gender identity.… Continue Reading

This edition of spotlight features a Laurie Higgins appearance on Jim Schneider's Voice of Christian Youth (VCY) America program, Crosstalk. They discuss the present-day radical anti-science sexual revolution heavily promoted by the National Education Association and division 44 at the American Psychological Association, the rising normalization of non-monogamous relationships, the absence of an alternate perspective in public schools, some extremely Leftist business items passed by the NEA at their most recent convention, and a new Leftist term: white fragility.

This edition of spotlight features a Laurie Higgins appearance on Jim Schneider’s Voice of Christian Youth (VCY) America program, Crosstalk. They discuss the present-day radical anti-science sexual revolution heavily promoted by the National Education Association and division 44 at the American Psychological Association, the rising normalization of non-monogamous relationships, the absence of an alternate perspective in public schools, some extremely Leftist business items passed by the NEA at their most recent convention, and a new Leftist term: white fragility.… Continue Reading

This edition of spotlight features a Laurie Higgins appearance on the Sandy Rios in the Morning show on American Family Radio to discuss rampant radically leftist sexual ideology in public schools. They specifically drilled into the National Education Association's annual meeting where they affirmed several radical leftist ideas like unrestricted access to abortion, LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum, white fragility, etc. They also discuss democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg's christian heresy, the normalization of polyamory and pedophilia, and what retirees can and should be doing to advance the Kingdom.

This edition of spotlight features a Laurie Higgins appearance on the Sandy Rios in the Morning show on American Family Radio to discuss rampant radically leftist sexual ideology in public schools. They specifically drilled into the National Education Association’s annual meeting where they affirmed several radical leftist ideas like unrestricted access to abortion, LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum, white fragility, etc. They also discuss democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s christian heresy, the normalization of polyamory and pedophilia, and what retirees can and should be doing to advance the Kingdom.… Continue Reading

An American Psychological Association task force is now pushing what is called "consensual non-monogamy," and you won't believe who the activists are behind this panel. Laurie Higgins from the Illinois Family Institute joins me to explain. Plus: How are Marxists and forces of the global jihad colluding to bring about the collapse of America through immigration? Jim Simpson stops by to discuss it and his book, "The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World." Join us for Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Laurie Higgins is the Cultural Affairs Writer for the Illinois Family Institute. With an endless supply of content to write about, Laurie consistently comments on the ever-changing landscape of our society that continues to move farther away from God.

Following the vote in Alabama to ban all abortions except in pregnancies that threaten the life of the mother, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) used her Twitter account to complain that abortion bans are about “owning women” and religious Americans’ efforts to “outlaw sex” they don’t approve of… Read more…… Continue Reading

This edition of spotlight features highlights from the Illinois Family Institute worldview conference on the trans ideology with Dr. Michele Cretella, Denise Shick, Walt Heyer, Pastor Douglas Wilson, and IFI's Laurie Higgins. They discussed the logical conclusion of the trans ideology, what Christian parents must do about the rotten public education system, and some biology.

This edition of spotlight features highlights from the Illinois Family Institute worldview conference on the trans ideology with Dr. Michele Cretella, Denise Shick, Walt Heyer, Pastor Douglas Wilson, and IFI’s Laurie Higgins. They discussed the logical conclusion of the trans ideology, what Christian parents must do about the rotten public education system, and some biology.… Continue Reading

The Democrats' Green New Deal is stalled for the moment, but where did it come from in the first place? Economist and technocracy expert Patrick Wood joins me to share the global-elite origins of this radical attack on capitalism. Plus: Illinois lawmakers craft a stunning resolution against a pro-family group, accusing it of hate speech. Laurie Higgins from the Illinois Family Institute will give us the details on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

This spotlight features an interview Stephanie Trussell of the Stephanie Trussell show on 890 WLS conducted with Laurie Higgins, IFI's cultural analyst. Laurie joined Stephanie's show to discuss the controversy about Illinois Family Action's recent article calling abortion a holocaust. They discuss the anti-first-amendment resolution and radical abortion proposals in Springfield and what christian conservative grassroots activists need to do about it.

This spotlight features an interview Stephanie Trussell of the Stephanie Trussell show on 890 WLS conducted with Laurie Higgins, IFI’s cultural analyst. Laurie joined Stephanie’s show to discuss the controversy about Illinois Family Action’s recent article calling abortion a holocaust. They discuss the anti-first-amendment resolution and radical abortion proposals in Springfield and what christian conservative grassroots activists need to do about it.… Continue Reading

Laurie Higgins joins David Smith to discuss trans ideology, IFI's sixth annual worldview conference, and a couple asinine bills pending in the capital. Contact your state representative at (217) 782-2000.

Laurie Higgins joins David Smith to discuss trans ideology, IFI’s sixth annual worldview conference, and a couple asinine bills pending in the capital. Contact your state representative at (217) 782-2000.… Continue Reading

Laurie Higgins has been the Cultural Affairs Writer for the Illinois Family Institute since 2008. Laurie’s articles have exposed major flaws in liberal ideology and have provided much needed insight into LGBT and abortion issues. IFI works to educate citizens and advance public policy initiatives consistent with the Bible.

Christian Outlook – January 5, 2019 Mark Elfstrand talks with Warren Cole Smith of World Magazine and the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview to sum up and review 2018. Mark Elfstrand’s guest, Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute, explores what is female, what is male, in her piece, “Trans Madness: De-Sexing the World.” John Hall and Kathy Emmons invite Pastor Gavin Ortlund to talk about not only “loving” people, but “liking” them as well. Alistair Begg joins Craig Roberts to talk about witnessing in an increasingly secular reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of mass shootings in 2018 has been stunning. As a result they have prompted more calls for gun legislation. Dr. Paul Bonicelli defines the 2nd Amendment. Dr. Tim Jennings explains how changing your view of God transforms your life from 'The God Shaped Brain'. Plus, a visit with Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute.

Laurie Higgins is the Cultural Affairs Writer and warrior for the Illinois Family Institute, a nonprofit ministry that reaffirms Biblical principles and how they connect to the current cultural landscape. Laurie’s commentaries have covered many current issues relating to our society’s infringement on religious liberty and conservative values, but today we want to focus on the need to overturn the irresponsible bans against reparative therapy, a cause that that Laurie passionately supports.

This edition of Spotlight features another talk by Illinois Family Institute’s Cultural Analyst: Laurie Higgins. She speaks on the genesis of her involvement as a cultural activist; the importance of discriminating between the terms gender identity, gender roles, and cis-gender people; gender dysphoria in children and distributing puberty blockers to them; desistance and detransitioning; and the public eradication of sex differences for everybody everywhere.… Continue Reading

Dr. Ted Baehr joins Mark Elfstrand with a rundown of family-friendly movies coming to theaters. Mark checks in with Laurie Higgins from the Illinois Family Institute. Plus, Mary Hasson joins Mark to talk about her book "Get Out Now: Why You Should Pull Your Child from Public School Before It's Too Late"

Back to 2011. Today’s special edition of Spotlight features Laurie Higgins speaking at an IFI Marriage Symposium, she starts out reproving Christians for consistently showing up late to cultural battles, then Higgins debunks common liberal talking points about same-sex marriage that we must be able to dismantle.… Continue Reading

Laurie Higgins joins David Smith and Monte Larrick to discuss the Illinois Senate’s ratification of the ERA, and they also discuss the LGBTQIA history curriculum legislation currently in consideration in the Illinois General Assembly. Can the ERA be stopped in Illinois now that it has passed the state senate? “Yes,” Laurie Higgins said, because the “ERA actually says nothing about women.” The language of the proposed amendment does signal, however, that it will eradicate abortion restrictions and it will end sex differentiation in private spaces.… Continue Reading

The discussion focused on next Tuesday’s primary election, and began with Dave Smith, Laurie Higgins, and John Biver highlighting incumbent Bruce Rauner’s deceitful campaign ads attacking his opponent Jeanne Ives. Higgins’ recent masterful article outlines the five big lies in “Rauner’s Deceitful Campaign Ads.” The claims are “absurd,” she said in the podcast, and #1 on the list, that “Ives is a career politician,” is just plain silly. As Higgins wrote: Truth: The 53-year-old Ives began her career in the Illinois State House in January 2013, so she just completed her 5th year in Springfield.… Continue Reading

Laurie Higgins and John Biver join this week’s podcast with David Smith. They discuss the ongoing push in Springfield to pass a bill which would celebrate the LGBT movement in school curricula K-12, the Delaware proposal where students “may self-identify their race or gender identity at school, and, there will be no requirement that parents be notified if the child communicates to the school that their parent would be not supportive.” They also discuss the champion female wrestler in Texas who is transitioning to a male taking cross sex hormones and steroids, and the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment).… Continue Reading

In this week’s Spotlight, is Laurie Higgins, the Cultural Affairs Writer for the Illinois Family Institute. They converse on the Masterpiece Cakeshop case before the Supreme Court, something called the Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID) which Laurie asserts is similar to the transgender movement, the government’s role in the institution of marriage, and the role of Anger in the Christian Church. Higgins emphasizes that it’s important to use proper analogies when writing about what the LGBT letters truly represent.… Continue Reading

Laurie Higgins joins David Smith on this edition of Illinois Family Spotlight. Laurie is the Illinois Family Institute’s Cultural Affairs Writer. They discuss transgender issues and gender dysphoria, including the requirements to be a transgender person, co-ed restrooms and locker rooms, the emotional toll taken on kids who witness transgender children in their schools and people who have been sexually molested, and transgender birth certificates. Also, one of Laurie’s recent articles. Some conservatives are buying into “transgenderism,” but as Laurie Higgins points out: “Being castrated doesn’t turn a man into a woman.… Continue Reading

Written by John Biver In this week’s podcast, Laurie Higgins joins David Smith to discuss the Trans-Ideology and its effects on our schools, classrooms, and impressionable young children. Laurie is the cultural affairs writer for the Illinois Family Institute, and “she does an amazing job writing thought provoking and compelling articles that help us think through the contemporary issues and the godless worldviews that dominate the public square.” Laurie refers to what is going on today as “one of the most significant revolutions in history.”… Continue Reading

Dave Smith is joined by Laurie Higgins, the cultural affairs writer for the Illinois Family Institute. They discuss Mrs. Higgins’ satirical and sassy style of writing, which to some people is not biblical. Laurie makes a persuasive case for her style of writing directed at some of the most wicked ideas and promoters of those ideas in our culture. They also discuss different issues some people have with Laurie’s writing. In the second half, they discuss the surging transgender movement.… Continue Reading

Laurie Higgins from Illinois Family Institute Discusses DCFS's New Rule on LGBT Ideology by Lawyers For Jesus

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has been engaged in a massive team make-over that includes firings and resignations in protest of his hiring of some sorely needed conservatives. Yet RINOs and radical Leftists are now engaging in a witch-hunt against an unapologetic pro-life communications specialist recently added to the Rauner administration. Read more… This special podcast is an IFA feature article written and read aloud by Laurie Higgins.… Continue Reading

American Family Radio talk radio host Sandi Rios is familiar to many Illinoisans since for many years her show was based in Illinois, on WYLL. Last week on her “Sandi Rios in the Morning” show, Laurie Higgins was a guest – and it is a podcast worth listening to. Their topic was the “Transgender Agenda and How to Combat It.”  Read more……

In this special edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute and John Mauck of the Mauck & Baker law firm in Chicago discuss the relationship between the Christian church and the LGBT community. The two discuss the apparent tension between truth and unity within the church, the importance of loving those embracing same-sex attraction and gender confusion, and what loving them looks like. This conversation originally aired on the “Lawyers for Jesus” program on AM 1160.… Continue Reading

Cultural Affairs Writer Laurie Higgins Discusses Christianity and the LGBT Agenda by Lawyers For Jesus

Laurie Higgins was recently interviewed by Mark Elfstrand on his program, “Let’s Talk,” which airs in Chicago on WYLL radio, AM 1160. Laurie updates listeners about Illinois School District U-46’s decision to allow a middle school gender-dysphoric student to use an opposite-sex locker room.…

Georgene Rice turns to Rachel Alexander of TheStream.com to talk about the effect of third party candidates on the presidential election. Pro-life activist Lila Rose explains to Kevin McCullough the dangers of a bill being pushed through the legislature in California that would insulate Planned Parenthood from media inquiry. Don Kroah discusses the issue of religious freedom and the Syrian migration with Nina Shea. Kevin McCullough talks with Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute about gender identity. Carmen Fowler LaBerge turns to Rod Dreher of the American Conservative to discuss a recent, controversial TIME magazine cover and what it says about America's soul. Focus on the Family's Glenn Stanton wrote a piece for First Things about women and civilizational success that prompted Bill Bunkley to bring him on his show. Mark Elfstrand interviews Kirby Anderson about the unfortunate politicization of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following last week’s program on how parents should respond to President Obama’s directive on public school bathrooms, Laurie Higgins rejoins David Smith and Monte Larrick to identify crucial weaknesses in the arguments the Left uses to justify such policies. We’d love to hear from you!  Email us at feedback@ifiaction.org.… Continue Reading

It’s the end of the summer, and families are beginning to send their children back to school.  How should parents respond to the President’s directive, which instructs public schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity?  Laurie Higgins, Illinois Family Institute’s cultural analyst, joins Monte Larrick and David Smith to discuss. We’d love to hear from you!  Email us at feedback@ifiaction.org.… Continue Reading

IFI’s own Laurie Higgins recorded an interview with Craig Dellimore for his weekly “At Issue” news program to discuss religious liberty versus the radical LGBT agenda.  Make no mistake, this type of mainstream media exposure — an uninterrupted half hour examination of the issues from a conservative perspective — is exceedingly rare.  While the media usually misrepresents orthodox Christians and how we live our faith in the public square, this was an amazing opportunity to elaborate on the Judeo-Christian principles we seek to uphold. Read more……

After the GOP debate, host Don Kroah caught up with presidential candidate Ben Carson. Florida Congressman Dennis Ross spoke with Bill Bunkley about how the House of Reps. will be different under the leadership of Paul Ryan. Robert Muise from the American Freedom Law Center discusses a very important religious liberty case. Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute has been tracking with a gender story involving high school teenagers that will shock you. Timothy and Kathy Keller have written a new daily devotional called "The Songs of Jesus." They share their ideas with Los Angeles's Frank Sontag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute talks about Planned Parenthood's operation that murders unborn children in the womb, but preserves their organs for sale (1:25). Former Planned Parenthood Abby Johnson also weighs in on the Planned Parenthood atrocity (6:45). Jerry Johnson, president of the National Religious Broadcasters, compares marriage laws in the U.S. to those of Europe (12:55). Ryan Anderson of the Heritage Foundation continues with the marriage theme (18:00). Owen Strachan shares thoughts from his book on Chuck Colson (27:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premio Paulo Coelho: 1. Laurie Higgins del Illinois Family Institute por preocuparse por que qué va a pasar cuando los maestros(as) con parejas del mismo sexo pongan la foto de sus parejas en el escritorio. (Noticia aquí) 2. Steven Anderson, pastor de la iglesia Faithful Word de Tempe AZ por todos los comentarios machistas en un sermón que fue subido a YouTube. (Noticia y vídeo aquí) 3. Los familiares de Kepari Leniata por acusarla de matar s su hijo con brujería. (Noticia aquí) 4. Los miembros del grupo Boko Haram en Nigeria por matar trabajadores de la salud por promover y aplicar vacunas a los nigerianos. (Noticia aquí) 5. La presentadora de radio Linda Harvey por ser una morona de la triple corona. (1ra corona, 2da corona y 3ra corona) Sobre el tema: Mitos Aquí, aquí y aquí. Amanita muscaria y la navidad: Aquí Vídeo de Soledad Bravo: Vídeo aquí ‘Ayase al carajo: Niña violada y matada por su padre: Noticia aquí Burkas para las niñas: Noticia aquí Las mujeres de la plaza Tahir se lo buscaron: Noticia aquí Futbolistas violadores en Ohio: Noticia aquí, vídeo completo aquí Las mujeres van a la plaza Tahir a que las violen: Noticia y vídeo aquí Artículo sobre culpar a las víctimas: Artículo aquí Cita de cierre: "La moral no es un reflejo de unos valores existentes fuera del ser humano. Esa moral no está en dios, ni en la causa primera o sustancia universal. La moral es un acto que surge de la consciencia individual del ser humano”. - Immanuel Kant Participan en la discusión: @bandarrita, Angel Arnal, Kirkigan y @ManoloMatos. Puedes bajar el podcast o subscribirte al RSS en iVoox, iTunes y RSS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ateorizar/message

Premio Paulo Coelho: 1. Pat Roberson por decir que el divorcio y la infidelidad son inaceptables, a menos que tu pareja tenga alzheimer. Gracias a @ivalladt de La Media Hostia 2. Albert Mohler, presidente del “Southern Baptist Theological Seminary” por decir que “la pena de muerte existe para afirmar y valor y la santidad de toda vida humana”. 3. Laurie Higgins del Illinois Family Institute por quejarse de que los esposos(as) en matrimonios homosexuales van a comenzar a pedir beneficios (como residencia en las bases militares). Noticias: 1. Niñas sufren planchado de senos en Camerún. 2. Puedes boxear parar dios, pero dios no evitará que mueras. 3. Comete un crimen y te mandamos a la iglesia en Alabama y Idaho. 4. Ted Haggard va a intercambiar su esposa con Gary Busey. 5. Iglesias inician boycott a los dos principales periódicos de Puerto Rico. Cita de cierre: "La Biblia es una maravillosa fuente de inspiración para los que no la entienden." - George Santayana --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ateorizar/message