Podcasts about them before us

What are we teaching our children about America, and what are we neglecting?Jenn is joined by Katie Broussard, founder of The Littlest Statesmen and author of The Great George Washington, the first book in a seven-part series that introduces young children to the lives and characters of America's Founders. A simple question from her three-year-old daughter about the Fourth of July led Katie to recognize how few resources exist to teach young children about the nation's history, ideals, and sacrifices. That realization became a calling.In this conversation, Katie explains why the early years matter in shaping a child's understanding of country, responsibility, and gratitude. She shares why stories of figures like George Washington and Betsy Ross belong alongside the fairy tales children already know. The discussion also examines why expressing appreciation for America's founding principles has become divisive and what that shift means for families.Find more from her at https://www.thelittleststatesmen.comMake sure you're following Them Before Us across all of our social media platforms, subscribe on thembeforeus.substack.com and consider joining our TBU Ambassador program!

Katy Faust sees a not-so-hidden thread that connects divorce, gay marriage, IVF, surrogacy, child trafficking, and more: the historically-recent pivot of putting adult desires before children's needs and well-being. Today, we're discussing the history and data behind this disturbing trend and how we can fight back for the most vulnerable.Them Before Us: https://thembeforeus.com/ NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 20% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. If you're in TEXAS visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/ If you're NOT in Texas, visit: https://www.prolifeproviders.com/00:00:00 - Intro00:02:58 - Katy's background00:08:03 - Katy's “two moms”00:21:26 - The harms of lacking a mother/father00:35:49 - Disturbing LA mansion news00:46:33 - What is Surrogacy?00:55:16 - Do you need a mom and dad?01:06:45 - Any large studies on same-sex households?01:15:05 - Another study01:17:24 - No Fault Divorce01:30:07 - Ab*se data 01:34:22 - Obergefell and Same Sex Marriage 01:45:51 - Epstein

In this insightful interview on "Driving Home the Faith," Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder of the Ruth Institute, addresses the significant consequences of the Supreme Court's Obergefell decision on marriage and family dynamics. Dr. Morse elaborates on our active role in a new coalition, led by Them Before Us, dedicated to championing children's rights and restoring traditional marriage values. Listen in as we discuss our mission to build a civilization of love, ensuring that children's needs are prioritized in today's evolving society.

Join us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, & host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values, as they discuss the campaign Greater Than, a campaign with the goal of ultimately overturning Obergefell; the 2015 redefinition of marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges, which effectively made mothers and fathers optional in law and culture. Read our press release Texas Values Joins Huge Nationwide Coalition to Overturn Obergefell Launching Today (1/28/2026) https://txvalues.org/texas-values-joins-huge-nationwide-coalition-to-overturn-obergefell-launching-today/ Learn more about the Greater Than Campaign https://greaterthancampaign.com/ Learn more about Them Before Us http://thembeforeus.com/ Get your free Texas voter's guide https://freevotersguide.com/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

Katy Faust – Founder and President of Them Before Us and scholar Michael J. New, of the Charlotte Lozier Institute join Trending with Timmerie. Episode Guide Big fertility is the billionaire’s modern-day harem (0:48) Is it possible that the Chinese are using kids as organ donors and harvesting? (21:52) Custody battle over one parent transitioning a child – Elon Musk seeks full custody (26:08) Congressional Republicans need to strengthen, not weaken, Hyde protections (38:34) Resources mentioned: Big Fertility Is the Billionaire’s Modern-day Harem https://thefederalist.com/2026/01/06/big-fertility-is-just-modern-day-harems-for-billionaires/ Katy Faust – Them Before Us https://thembeforeus.com/ Elon Musk Custody Battle Contact your Representative asking them to strengthen Hyde Amendment protections so your tax dollars do not pay for abortion https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative Pro-Life Research by Michael J, New https://lozierinstitute.org/team-member/michael-j-new/

This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Vice President Mitch Prosser welcomes Katy Faust, Founder and President of Them Before Us, to discuss the Greater Than initiative and the effort to overturn Obergefell and protect children's rights to both their biological mother and father.  Learn more: https://greaterthancampaign.com

"Greater Than is a coalition of pastors, parents, influencers, policy makers, theologians, lawyers, students, and normie Americans who are all speaking with one voice. What are we saying? "Don't touch the kids." Marriage does not exist as a tool for adult validation. It is God's Plan A for child protection, and we intend to retake it on their behalf. "Katie Faust Founder of Them Before Us and the Greater Than CampaignSupport the show

Episode Summary: Almost every cultural and political battle we face eventually lands on the shoulders of children. Modern culture talks endlessly about rights but often overlooks the rights of children. If children truly have rights, then marriage cannot mean whatever adults want it to mean. In this episode, Katy Faust argues that when marriage is redefined, parenthood is rewritten, and children are the ones who lose. She shows why defending God's design for marriage and family isn't merely a religious conviction, but a natural law argument with profound implications for society as a whole.We explore a child-centered framework for marriage, IVF, surrogacy, and sexual ethics grounded in general revelation, social science, and the biblical vision of human flourishing. The Obergefell case legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S. and had profound ripple effects on identity, parenthood, and a growing commodification of children. As a culture, we are becoming more aware about how redefinitions of marriage have harmed children. Do you feel at a loss for how to meaningfully think about this and talk about it? Join the movement to grow in clarity, courage, and meaningfully protect the voiceless in the coming generation.–How well do you understand the implications of gay marriage and its impact on children? Quiz: https://greaterthancampaign.com/Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA's mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations.

In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne Stender and Dr. Kathy Koch unpack why Celebrate Kids has joined the "Greater Than Campaign," a broad coalition led by organizations like Them Before Us, Focus on the Family, and the Colson Center, all centered on one conviction: children's needs come before adult desires. Rather than framing the conversation as political or reactionary, Wayne and Dr. Kathy explain why this issue is fundamentally about children's wellbeing, identity, and long-term flourishing. Drawing from Scripture, research, and lived experience, they clarify that supporting children does not require hostility toward others, but it does require moral clarity and courage. The episode addresses one of the hardest tensions parents and Christians face today: how to affirm the dignity of every person while still advocating for what Scripture and evidence consistently show is best for kids, being raised, whenever possible, by a committed mother and father. Dr. Kathy emphasizes that this is not about attacking anyone's identity, but about being for children in a culture that increasingly asks them to absorb adult choices and consequences. Wayne and Dr. Kathy also speak honestly about the cost of silence. When Christians withdraw from difficult conversations, children are left without advocates. Drawing on Jesus' words in Matthew 19, the episode reframes this moment as one in which believers are called not to win arguments, but to steward the vulnerable, placing kids where Jesus placed them: at the center. This conversation offers parents the language, confidence, and steadiness to navigate these discussions with neighbors, friends, and even their own children. It reminds listeners that hard teachings are still loving teachings, and that standing for kids, even when misunderstood, is one of the clearest ways to reflect Christ in a confusing world. Listeners are encouraged to explore the Greater Than campaign through the show notes and prayerfully consider how they might support efforts that put children first.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Katy Faust, founder and president of children's rights organization Them Before Us, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the devastating consequences the Supreme Court's Obergefell decision had on children and deliberate on the best way to recenter marriage and family to prioritize kids' rights. Read more from Faust here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/01/29/obergefell-has-harmed-children-for-far-too-long/Learn more about the Greater Than campaign here: https://greaterthancampaign.com/about-us/Learn more about Them Before Us here: https://thembeforeus.com/whoweare/The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Katy Faust, founder and president of children's rights organization Them Before Us, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the devastating consequences the Supreme Court's Obergefell decision had on children and deliberate on the best way to recenter marriage and family to prioritize kids' rights. Read more […]

First up: Luke has a pretty gnarly cold and feels pitiful. But he really enjoyed the sermon at church today, and he wants to recommend it to EVERYONE... Later: Katy Faust is a pro-life activist and founder of "Them Before Us" ministries. But there was a time when she was blogging anonymously... until she was doxxed! Email the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .

First up: Luke has a pretty gnarly cold and feels pitiful. But he really enjoyed the sermon at church today, and he wants to recommend it to EVERYONE... Later: Katy Faust is a pro-life activist and founder of "Them Before Us" ministries. But there was a time when she was blogging anonymously... until she was doxxed! Email the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .

First up: Luke has a pretty gnarly cold and feels pitiful. But he really enjoyed the sermon at church today, and he wants to recommend it to EVERYONE... Later: Katy Faust is a pro-life activist and founder of "Them Before Us" ministries. But there was a time when she was blogging anonymously... until she was doxxed! Email the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .

First up: Luke has a pretty gnarly cold and feels pitiful. But he really enjoyed the sermon at church today, and he wants to recommend it to EVERYONE... Later: Katy Faust is a pro-life activist and founder of "Them Before Us" ministries. But there was a time when she was blogging anonymously... until she was doxxed! Email the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .

On this episode of The Kylee Cast, Katy Faust, a children's rights advocate, author, and founder of Them Before Us, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss the many ways children are being forced to sacrifice their rights and needs for adults' desires. Katy and Kylee talk IVF and surrogacy, abortion and adoption, gay marriage and divorce, the mandate for Christians, and so much more. Don't miss this explosive interview!The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Katy Faust – Founder and President of Them Before Us and scholar Michael J. New, of the Charlotte Lozier Institute join Trending with Timmerie. Episode Guide Big fertility is the billionaire’s modern-day harem (0:48) Is it possible that the Chinese are using kids as organ donors and harvesting? (21:52) Custody battle over one parent transitioning a child – Elon Musk seeks full custody (26:08) Congressional Republicans need to strengthen, not weaken, Hyde protections (38:34) Resources mentioned: Big Fertility Is the Billionaire’s Modern-day Harem https://thefederalist.com/2026/01/06/big-fertility-is-just-modern-day-harems-for-billionaires/ Katy Faust – Them Before Us https://thembeforeus.com/ Elon Musk Custody Battle Contact your Representative asking them to strengthen Hyde Amendment protections so your tax dollars do not pay for abortion https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative Pro-Life Research by Michael J, New https://lozierinstitute.org/team-member/michael-j-new/

On today's program, we feature Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, from the 2025 Pray Vote Stand Summit.

Katy Faust is the founder and president of Them Before Us, a movement defending children’s rights. Them Before Us: https://thembeforeus.com/ Pro-Child Politics: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Child-Politics-Cultural-Economic-National/dp/B0D6LT3ZB3 Raising Conservative Kids I A Woke City: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYXFXL18 www.worldviewmatters.tv © FreedomProject 2024

All those hot-button topics that get in the way of adults' so-called self-fulfillment! You don't want to miss this one!Josh Wood is the Executive Director at Them Before Us, a global nonprofit dedicated to defending children's rights. With a career rooted in nonprofit leadership and church ministry, Josh has a deep commitment to serving others and making a difference. He holds a Master's Degree in Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership from Wheaton College and a Bachelor's in Cross-Cultural Ministry from Messiah University.In addition to his role at Them Before Us, Josh is the founder of All the Good Consulting, where he helps nonprofits maximize their impact through strategic initiatives. His consulting business has guided organizations worldwide through successful capital campaigns, grant acquisitions, model legislation creation, and book publishing.A former elite athlete, Josh is a four-time NCAA Division III National Champion in soccer and was named National Player of the Year in 2013. His leadership and teamwork on the field translate into his professional life, where he excels at leading teams and executing high-impact initiatives.**Children's rights before adult desires**https://thembeforeus.com/Restorative Reproductive Medicine: https://naturalwomanhood.org/topic/restorative-reproductive-medicine-rrm/https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/0465093507No-Fault Divorce is Bad For Kids. Divorce Justice is the Answer.https://thembeforeus.com/no-fault-divorce-is-bad-for-kids-divorce-justice-is-the-answer/Artificial Wombs Will Compound the Harm Reproductive Tech Inflicts on Childrenhttps://thembeforeus.com/artificial-wombs-will-compound-the-harm-reproductive-tech-inflicts-on-children/FAST FACTS - Adoption, Surrogacy, Donor Conception, Same Sex Parenting, Divorce, Children Have Rights, Biology Matters, Marriage Matters, Gender Matters, IVF -- https://thembeforeus.com/fast-facts/Email interview & speaking Inquiries for E.J. to ej.freedomfamilies@gmail.com

We all see the obvious problems with surrogacy and IVF, but few want to pick that fight. Katy Faust believes it is the battle of our times and her movement, Them Before Us, gives people the framework to fight back. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro07:00 Doxxing Story 15:00 Children's Rights v Adult Rights21:00 Who Bears The Burden?23:30 What Arguments Are Most Effective?28:45 Gen Z36:08 Obergefell Needs To Go44:18 Is IVF Pro-Life?Website: https://thembeforeus.com/The video: “Colette” : https://youtu.be/Gl78C7b6G1o?si=b16uC4dxAjQOSTRJ Katy's Substack: https://thembeforeus.substack.com/ Katy in First Things: “The End of Natural Parenthood” https://firstthings.com/the-end-of-natural-parenthood/ EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.orgSubscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloopAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Pastor Jack sits down with Katy Faust for a high-speed conversation revolving around the rights of children as they pertain to gay marriage, surrogacy, and much more. Join us for this fast-paced and challenging episode. Katy Faust is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father. She publishes, speaks, and testifies widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. (00:00) Impactful Interview With Katy Faust(07:24) Advocating for Traditional Marriage and Children(14:30) Advocating for Traditional Family Values(23:28) Meeting Jack HibbsCONNECT WITH KATY FAUST:Website: https://thembeforeus.com/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/advo_katy CONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Get Updates via Text:  https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcast Website: https://jackhibbs.com/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpOFacebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHnTwitter/X: https://x.com/RealJackHibbs CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free today for more exclusive content:https://www.reallifenetwork.com/

What does it look like to raise girls who see marriage and family not as cultural constructs—but as part of God's unchanging design? In this powerful conversation, host and American Heritage Girls Executive Director Rachael Culpepper welcomes Katy Faust, Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global movement advocating for children's rights to be raised by both their mother and father. Together, they explore why a Biblical understanding of family is not only foundational for our daughters' emotional and spiritual growth but essential for preserving truth in a world that's constantly rewriting the rules.  Katy's passion for God's design is contagious. With wisdom, courage, and years of advocacy experience, she unpacks how cultural trends have shifted family decisions away from the wellbeing of children—and how Christian parents can help restore that focus. Through Scripture and real-world insight, this episode encourages moms and dads to lead with conviction and grace, modeling for their girls what it means to live according to the Creator's beautiful blueprint for family.  Listeners will be challenged to see marriage and family not as outdated ideals, but as divine gifts designed to reflect the heart of God—where love, sacrifice, and identity all find their source. Whether your daughter is growing up in a culture of confusion or curiosity, this episode will help you equip her to discern truth, celebrate God's design, and walk confidently in faith.  Scripture References in This Episode:  Genesis 1:27–28 – God created man and woman in His image and blessed them to be fruitful and multiply.  Genesis 2:18–24 – The divine creation of marriage as a union between man and woman.  Deuteronomy 6:6–7 – Parents are called to teach God's commands diligently to their children.  Psalm 127:3–5 – "Children are a heritage from the Lord."  Ephesians 5:21–33 – God's design for marriage as a reflection of Christ's relationship with the Church.  Malachi 2:15 – God desires godly offspring through faithfulness in marriage.  For more from Katy Faust, visit thembeforeus.com.  Explore resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com.  And to find or start an AHG Troop in your community, visit americanheritagegirls.org. 

Critical Thinking vs. Indoctrination, The Truth Behind Same-Sex Parenting 'Studies' Back to School Alert: Critical Thinking vs. Indoctrination We're diving into the latest education updates every parent needs to know as kids head back to class! Alex Newman, CEO of libertysentinel.org, joins us to expose the ongoing indoctrination in schools, from UNESCO's influence to shocking stats that less than a third of U.S. students are proficient in core subjects, plus the rise of “community” schools and attacks on homeschooling amid its massive surge. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/Gcgvxq--Juw?si=lRMEt0x6WwrgTQKg Liberty Sentinel 22.1K subscribers 124 views Aug 26, 2025 #indoctrination #homeschool #homeeducation It's a special back-to-school edition of Get Free with Kristi Leigh! #homeschool #homeeducation #collegelife #indoctrination #alexnewman #mikelindell   The Truth Behind Same-Sex Parenting 'Studies' | Katy Faust Katy Faust is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global children's rights nonprofit and the co-author of the book of the same title. She publishes and speaks widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Federalist, Public Discourse, WORLD Magazine, Washington Examiner, The American Mind, and The American Conservative. She is on the advisory board for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox which studies sex, marriage, and relationships from a natural law perspective. She and her co-author detailed their philosophy of worldview transmission in Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City. Pro-Child Politics is her latest book. Katy and her husband are raising their four children in Seattle. You can purchase Katy's Latest book, "Pro-Child Politics" here: Australia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/pro-chil... Worldwide:https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Child-Poli... https://youtu.be/5ciIcucuBIU?si=A6jC2U5i-lKGWfbv John Anderson Media 769K subscribers 169,090 views Sep 26, 2025 Katy Faust questions the validity of studies that suggest children of same-sex parents fare no differently, or 'even better', than their peers. Watch the full interview:    • Love Isn't Enough: Gay Marriage, Surrogacy...   Sign up to John's newsletter here: https://johnanderson.net.au/contact/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conversations feature John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues. John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; "You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate." If you value this discussion and want to see more like it, make sure you subscribe to the channel here:    / @johnandersonmedia   And stay right up to date with all the conversations by subscribing to the newsletter here: https://johnanderson.net.au/contact/ Follow John on X: https://x.com/JohnAndersonAC Follow John on Facebook:   / johnandersonac   Follow John on Instagram:   / johnandersonac   Support the channel: https://johnanderson.net.au/support/ Website: https://johnanderson.net.au/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qh2fEs... Follow Katy on Twitter: / advo_katy Follow Katy on Instagram: / katyfaustofficial Follow Katy on Facebook: / katyfaustauthor Follow Katy on LinkedIn: / katy-faust-3a3984139 Follow 'Them Before Us' https://thembeforeus.com/   / them_before_us   https://x.com/ThemBeforeUs  

Send us a textThe Trump administration announced a sweeping plan to make IVF and fertility treatments cheaper and more widely available. Hannah shares some of her own journey in developing an ethic regarding IVF and why every Christian and pro-life advocate needs to solidify their convictions on this topic. Briefly, Hannah gives four reasons why IVF is incompatible with a pro-life and pro-child ethic and she shares a few quotes from the book Them Before Us written by Katy Faust that addresses this timely topic. Support the showhttps://www.thehannahmillershow.com/podcasts/https://bobslone.com/contact/bob@bobslone.com

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, to discuss the damage that divorce causes to children and society at large and what policies can be put in place to mitigate these effects. 

Josh Wood is the executive director for ‘Them Before Us,’ an organization committed to ‘defending children’s right to their mother and father.’ Them Before Us: https://thembeforeus.com/ Them Before Us Substack: https://thembeforeus.substack.com/ www.worldviewmatters.tv © FreedomProject 2025

Katy Faust discusses the importance of stable, biological family units, asserting that children have a fundamental right to their mother and father. She critiques the cultural shift toward sexual autonomy, which she sees as undermining children's well-being.Through personal stories and data, Faust explores how intentional family disruptions, like surrogacy or divorce, harm children more than tragic losses. She advocates for policies that prioritise children's interests, urging a re-evaluation of modern family ideals.Katy Faust is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global children's rights non-profit and the co-author of the book of the same title. She publishes and speaks widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Federalist, Public Discourse, WORLD Magazine, Washington Examiner, The American Mind, and The American Conservative. She is on the advisory board for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox which studies sex, marriage, and relationships from a natural law perspective. She and her co-author detailed their philosophy of worldview transmission in Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City. Pro-Child Politics is her latest book. Katy and her husband are raising their four children in Seattle.You can purchase Katie's Latest book, "Pro-Child Politics" here: Australia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/pro-child-politics-katy-faust/book/9798888457085.html?srsltid=AfmBOoql6cQ1SUqvapB4Ny4YqSH1AwOZWfJE3vSyaw-srdXT-AC6hCMfWorldwide: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Child-Politics-Cultural-Economic-National/dp/B0D6LT3ZB3Sign up to John's newsletter here: https://johnanderson.net.au/contact/Conversations feature John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues.John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; "You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate."If you value this discussion and want to see more like it, make sure you subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtnYSEGViOnb7k8ezUaWUww?sub_confirmation=1Follow John on X: https://x.com/JohnAndersonACFollow John on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnandersonacFollow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnandersonac/Follow Katy on Twitter: / advo_katyFollow Katy on Instagram: / katyfaustofficialFollow Katy on Facebook: / katyfaustauthor Follow Katy on LinkedIn: / katy-faust-3a3984139Follow 'Them Before Us'https://thembeforeus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/them_before_us/https://x.com/ThemBeforeUs

Katy Faust discusses the importance of stable, biological family units, asserting that children have a fundamental right to their mother and father. She critiques the cultural shift toward sexual autonomy, which she sees as undermining children's well-being.Through personal stories and data, Faust explores how intentional family disruptions, like surrogacy or divorce, harm children more than tragic losses. She advocates for policies that prioritise children's interests, urging a reevaluation of modern family ideals.Katy Faust is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global children's rights nonprofit and the co-author of the book of the same title. She publishes and speaks widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children.  She is on the advisory board for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox which studies sex, marriage, and relationships from a natural law perspective. She and her co-author detailed their philosophy of worldview transmission in Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City. Pro-Child Politics is her latest book. Katy and her husband are raising their four children in Seattle.You can purchase Katie's Latest book, "Pro-Child Politics" here: Australia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/pro-child-politics-katy-faust/book/9798888457085.html?srsltid=AfmBOoql6cQ1SUqvapB4Ny4YqSH1AwOZWfJE3vSyaw-srdXT-AC6hCMfWorldwide:https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Child-Politics-Cultural-Economic-National/dp/B0D6LT3ZB3Sign up to John's newsletter here: https://johnanderson.net.au/contact/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Conversations feature John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues.John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; "You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate."If you value this discussion and want to see more like it, make sure you subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtnYSEGViOnb7k8ezUaWUww?sub_confirmation=1And stay right up to date with all the conversations by subscribing to the newsletter here: https://johnanderson.net.au/contact/Follow John on X: https://x.com/JohnAndersonACFollow John on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnandersonacFollow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnandersonac/Support the channel: https://johnanderson.net.au/support/Website: https://johnanderson.net.au/Follow Katy on Twitter:   / advo_katy  Follow Katy on Instagram:   / katyfaustofficial  Follow Katy on Facebook:   / katyfaustauthor  Follow Katy on LinkedIn:   / katy-faust-3a3984139Follow 'Them Before Us'https://thembeforeus.com/  https://www.instagram.com/them_before_us/https://x.com/ThemBeforeUs

Colson Center's John Stonestreet joins the Them Before Us podcast to discuss the new documentary Truth Rising. The film explores the rise of Western Civilization, the profound impact it has had on human history, why it's now at risk, and what we can do to preserve it. TBU's Katy Faust is also featured in the film. Truth Rising premieres September 5—don't miss it!------------------John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center. He's a sought-after speaker and author on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics. John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. He has co-authored five books including A Practical Guide to Culture and Restoring All Things. Before coming to the Colson Center in 2010, John served in various leadership capacities with Summit Ministries and was on the biblical studies faculty at Bryan College (TN). John is an ordained deacon in the Anglican Diocese of All Nations (Anglican Church of North America). He and his wife, Sarah, have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.

We are joined by Them Before Us founder and child rights advocate, Katy Faust, to discuss the impact of the Obergefell decision a decade later. We explore critical insights about why biological family structures matter, whether children's rights have been compromised, and what Christ-centered, child-first solutions may look like. Katy Faust https://thembeforeus.com https://endobergefell.com Katy Faust on Josh Szeps “Josh vs the Anti-Gay-Parenting Activist” Katy Faust https://youtu.be/8XiN89VPM2A CFBU events https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/event-list #ObergefellDecision #GayMarriageImpact #ChildrensRights #SameSexParenting #KatyFaust #ThemBeforeUs #BiblicalWorldview #MarriageAndFamily #NoFaultDivorce #SurrogacyEthics #CenterForBiblicalUnity #ChristianPerspective #JusticeForChildren #TraditionalFamily #DaveRubinControversy #JoshSzepsDebate #ParentingStudies #BiologicalParents #EvangelicalResponse #PostObergefell #DiscipleshipForKids #LegalizingGayMarriage #FamilyStructure #ChristianActivism #AllTheThings

We are joined by Them Before Us founder and child rights advocate, Katy Faust, to discuss the impact of the Obergefell decision a decade later. We explore critical insights about why biological family structures matter, whether children's rights have been compromised, and what Christ-centered, child-first solutions may look like. Katy Faust https://thembeforeus.com https://endobergefell.com Katy Faust on Josh Szeps “Josh vs the Anti-Gay-Parenting Activist” Katy Faust https://youtu.be/8XiN89VPM2A CFBU events https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/event-list #ObergefellDecision #GayMarriageImpact #ChildrensRights #SameSexParenting #KatyFaust #ThemBeforeUs #BiblicalWorldview #MarriageAndFamily #NoFaultDivorce #SurrogacyEthics #CenterForBiblicalUnity #ChristianPerspective #JusticeForChildren #TraditionalFamily #DaveRubinControversy #JoshSzepsDebate #ParentingStudies #BiologicalParents #EvangelicalResponse #PostObergefell #DiscipleshipForKids #LegalizingGayMarriage #FamilyStructure #ChristianActivism #AllTheThings

In his second time on the Them Before Us podcast, Professor Robert P. George shared about his new book: "Seeking Truth & Speaking Truth: Law and Morality in our Cultural Moment." In his decades as a professor, George has taught between 8,000-10,000 students in the Ivy Leagues and hopes this resource will shift our culture back to reason and truth seeking instead of emotionalism.Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Things-Through-Morality-Culture/dp/1641774215Check out Episode #019, where Professor George lays out "natural law" and why it matters for children: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06Gx9TRXzF2De8sLlXLOUM?si=6kON-jD-SJ2EcW2d4sRcdQ&nd=1&dlsi=7ce62b7944e746f1Bio: Robert P. George is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. He has served as chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), and before that on the President's Council on Bioethics and as a presidential appointee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights. He has also served as the U.S. member of UNESCO's World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST). He is a former Judicial Fellow at the Supreme Court of the United States, where he received the Justice Tom C. Clark Award. A graduate of Swarthmore College, he holds J.D. and M.T.S. degrees from Harvard University and the degrees of D.Phil., B.C.L., D.C.L., and D.Litt. from Oxford University. He has been a visiting professor at Harvard Law School and is a member of the American Academy of Sciences and Letters and the Council on Foreign Relations.

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine. Why are so many Christians compromising on LGBTQ issues? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Becket Cook sits down with Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, to unpack the cultural, theological, and relational pressures that lead Christians to cave, and why holding firm to biblical truth is both necessary and loving. They discuss Chip and Joanna Gaines, the dangers of normalization in media, the slippery slope to apostasy, and how to stand for truth without sacrificing compassion. Whether you're a parent, pastor, or just navigating these issues in your own circle, this episode will challenge and equip you with truth, grace, and conviction. The Becket Cook Show Ep. 208 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Principle Season 5 Ep 12Josh Wood is the Executive Director at Them Before Us, an organization that champions children- putting them at the center of conversation and decisions to defend and protect their rights. Learn more at https://thembeforeus.com/X: https://x.com/ThemBeforeUsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/them_before_us/

Jenn chats with a new connection from Spain, Rosana Montes, whose unique story has led her to caring for children and equipping adults in Spain with a restored understanding of the importance of marriage and family. If you have any connections in Spain, email us@thembeforeus.com so we can connect you. Let's get Them Before Us in Spain!------"My name is Rosana, and I hold an Associate Degree in Childcare and am currently completing a Bachelor's Degree in Social Education at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). I work with children who experience learning disorders and language development challenges, helping them build confidence, communication skills, and meaningful connections.Currently, I'm involved in two projects that reflect my passion for emotional and social development in youth. At La Casa Colibrí, I co-lead a program aimed at children and teenagers, where we use artistic expression as a tool for emotional learning and self-awareness. In parallel, I'm engaged in a collaborative initiative with parents, fostering a shared responsibility in addressing the complex challenges that young people face in today's society.My interests center around emotional education, inclusive pedagogy, and community-based approaches to youth development. I'm especially passionate about using creativity as a bridge for connection and healing, and about building spaces where children and families feel empowered, seen, and supported."#thembeforeus #katyfaust #TBUSpain #parenting #marriage #divorce

In this Legal Watch episode of the Them Before Us podcast, Jenn and Patience unpack a new Louisiana bill framed as “protecting IVF”, but which, in reality, dismantles key legal protections for human embryos. Patience explains how the bill, introduced by Senator Thomas Pressly, misrepresents the now-infamous “Alabama situation” to justify stripping parental rights at fertilization, limiting legal accountability for negligent IVF clinics, and replacing adoption language with property-style “donation” terms. Rather than improving care or safety, the bill prioritizes shielding the IVF industry from consequences, jeopardizing Louisiana's national leadership in pro-life embryo protections. The episode calls on listeners to see through the rhetoric, demand real reforms, and protect both life and family.Check out our ⁠IVF | FYI series⁠ for a deep dive on all things IVF industry and more about this ⁠Louisiana bill here⁠.

In this episode, we welcome Katy Faust to the show. She is a Children's Rights Advocate and the Founder and President of “Them Before Us”, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. She is also the author of several books including “Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement”. In this interview, we discuss what made her start an anonymous blog, how being outed by a gay blogger led to her public advocacy for children's rights, why all children deserve a mother and a father, the difference between natural rights and legal rights, the impact fatherlessness is having on society at large, why gay adoption and surrogacy is wrong, the moral problems with IVF, why divorce should be avoided at all costs, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timmerie sits down with Katy Faust, the fierce, truth-telling founder of Them Before Us, to talk about something that should be obvious but somehow isn’t anymore: why kids need their mom and their dad. The Truth Your 4-Year-Old Already Gets Timmerie kicks things off with a conversation she had with her 4-year-old daughter, who declared (with all the sass and certainty only a preschooler can muster): t’s not true. They’re lying. Kids need a mommy and a daddy.” Out of the mouths of babes. In a world where everything is questioned (including whether moms and dads are interchangeable), this little girl sees reality clearly... and so does Katy Faust. The Cultural Crisis: When Kids Are the Casualties Katy explains how our culture has flipped the script. Instead of asking what children need, we now ask what adults want and then use kids to fulfill it. She explains why this is a major problem: Kids Have a Right to Their Mom and Dad Not just “a” mom or “a” dad... their biological parents. They’re the ones wired to love and protect that child in a uniquely fierce, sacrificial way. Adoption, Katy says (as an adoptive mom herself), is a loving response to tragedy, not a model for how we should design families from the start. Biological Identity = Personal Identity Children deeply need to know: "Whose am I?" When kids are cut off from their origins: via IVF, surrogacy, anonymous sperm donors, it fractures their sense of self. Gender Balance Isn't Optional. It’s Essential. Men father. Women mother. They do it differently. That’s a gift, not a glitch.Two dads, two moms, or three poly-partners can't replicate the complementarity of a mom and a dad. And when we pretend otherwise, kids pay the price... often through confusion, identity struggles, or even increased risk of abuse. Where the Battle’s Fiercest Katy doesn’t mince words. The two biggest cultural flashpoints where kids are denied a mom and dad: -Gay marriage made moms and dads legally optional. -Reproductive technologies intentionally separate kids from their biological parents in the name of adult “choice.” Real love puts kids first. Love = Sacrifice As Catholics, we believe children are a gift, not a right. And that means saying a loving no to practices that intentionally deprive them of their parents, even if it’s uncomfortable or unpopular. Want more? Check out Katy's book, "Them Before Us". It’s a total eye-opener, and it's a call to put children’s rights before adult desires. Kids need a mom and dad. And guess what? Even your preschooler knows it.

Writer, activist, and mother of two, Samantha DeLoach, joins me to delve into the complex and often troubling world of reproductive technologies, including egg harvesting and IVF. We explore the emotional and medical consequences that women face when they engage with these procedures, particularly the risks that are often downplayed or ignored by the industry. Samantha shares her personal journey, reflecting on her own experiences as a college student tempted by the allure of quick cash for egg donation, and how her perspective has evolved over the years.We discuss the predatory nature of the reproductive industry, which targets vulnerable young women, and the societal pressures that lead them to make decisions that could have lifelong repercussions. Samantha highlights the stark reality that many women are sold a dream of balancing career and motherhood, only to find that the success rates of using frozen eggs are alarmingly low.Additionally, we touch on the philosophical implications of separating motherhood into distinct roles—biological, gestational, and social—and the potential identity issues that children conceived through these means may face. This conversation aims to challenge listeners to think critically about the ethics of reproductive technologies and the importance of prioritizing the well-being of children over adult desires. Join us as we navigate these pressing issues in bioethics and family planning.Growing up in a small town in the heart of Florida, Samantha DeLoach developed a deep appreciation for truth, beauty, and conviction. Now a social media consultant for Live Action and Them Before Us, she is a bold advocate for the pro-life cause and children's rights. Known as @Prolife_Sam on X, Samantha takes on pro-choice arguments with razor-sharp clarity, sharing the beauty of motherhood, and connecting women in crisis with life-affirming resources. A devoted Christian, wife of nearly 12 years, and mother of two boys, she believes the culture is starving for truth and she's committed to shining light into a morally declining culture by emphasizing that the rights and well-being of children must come before the desires of adults.Samantha's article in Evie Magazine: They Told Us Motherhood Could Wait, Then Sold it Back to Us at $12,000 a Round 00:00 Start[00:02:29] Egg harvesting consequences in college.[00:05:20] Consequences of egg donation.[00:08:11] Predatory egg donation practices.[00:11:12] Egg freezing and career choices.[00:15:24] Identity issues in reproductive technology.[00:19:21] Adoption vs. Surrogacy Perspectives.[00:25:00] Surrogacy and maternal roles.[00:27:24] The importance of childhood attachment.[00:32:36] Reproductive technologies and attachment wounds.[00:35:19] Rights and protection of children.[00:39:24] IVF and abortion in media.[00:44:54] Maternal attachment and pregnancy.[00:48:08] Mother-child emotional bond.[00:51:39] Birth control's long-term impact.[00:55:28] IVF and egg retrieval process.[01:02:00] IVF risks and complications.[01:02:43] IVF emotional decisions and regrets.[01:06:24] IVF and ethical dilemmas.[01:12:27] Child memory and psychological effects.[01:14:38] Genetically engineering children today.[01:20:18] Human connection and artificial wombs.[01:22:05] Children's rights and responsibilities.[01:25:42] Responsibility to future children.[01:29:40] Family origin stories and intentions.[01:32:57] Identity formation through stories.ROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. 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Growing up with same sex stepparents. Katie Faust founder and president of Them Before Us joins Trending with Timmerie. (3:49) Why kids need their mom and dad. (17:24) Loosing hope in the modern culture – suicide pods. (27:38) Chemical abortion more dangerous than we realize. Defunding Planned Parenthood may be a reality but we need to take action. (41:44) Resources mentioned : Record number of babies killed by Planned Parenthood and dollars taken from taxpayers: https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/affirmation-for-the-unaffirmed

(Note from Jenn: You may notice a slight echo in the first 1-2 minutes of audio but we were able to figure it out! Thanks for your patience as we ironed out the early wrinkles!)In this #ANDnotOR feature episode of the Them Before Us podcast, Jenn sits down with long-time friends and fellow children's rights advocates Cameron and Tracee Linder to talk marriage, parenting, and building a family culture that honors both truth and grace. From clashing hospitality styles to cowboy independence vs. military discipline, the Linders share how their opposite personalities and gender differences can truly complement one another, especially when united by a shared worldview and commitment to raising children with purpose. With honesty, humor, and deep faith, they reflect on what makes marriage worth the work and why every child needs both a mom and a dad.Read more from Cameron and Tracee at https://libertyandgrace.org/Join us between Mother's Day and Father's Day in our #ANDnotOR campaign to grow our monthly donor base by 50 donors! Any new monthly gift of any amount gets a special TBU gift from us AND you help us unlock a $50,000 matching gift. Every new donor is an extra $1,000 for this important work! Join the movement: https://thembeforeus.com/andnotor/

In this episode of the Them Before Us podcast, Dr. Jennifer Mercier shares her inspiring journey through women's health and fertility. As the creator of Mercier Therapy, a natural method that helps women conceive, she offers a meaningful look into alternatives to IVF. Drawing from her own experience with endometriosis and infertility, Dr. Mercier opens up about the emotional and ethical concerns surrounding the fertility industry, including what happens to frozen embryos. She also highlights the importance of protecting both women's well-being and children's rights. You will also get a preview of her upcoming documentary Conceiving Miracles and hear her honest reflections on parenting through life's challenges with faith and strength.Bio: Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD, Midwife, has been in private practice for over two decades, specializing in women's health, fertility, and hormone balance. A pioneer in integrative reproductive care, she is the creator of Mercier Therapy, a deep pelvic visceral technique that has helped countless women conceive naturally and prepare for successful IVF. Dr. Mercier is also a passionate educator, training healthcare professionals in Mercier Therapy for nearly 20 years. She is the author of Conceive and the filmmaker behind the documentaries Fertility: The Shared Journey With Mercier Therapy and the upcoming Conceiving Miracles. With a commitment to advancing personalized medicine, she continues to serve women as a hormone and fertility specialist.Check out more from Dr. Mercier at:https://www.expectamiracle.life/https://www.merciertherapy.com/https://www.mercierwhf.com/And her book on Amazon "Conceive: The Mercier Approach"

Mother's Day Get It All Done Club Special: Get FREE access to our course Homeschool: The First Three Years when you join the Gert It All Done Club from now until Mother's Day. Watch this FREE training to see if the club is right for you. https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/get-it-all-done-club Voetberg Music Academy's Six Songs Of Summer Challenge: Get paid to practice this summer! Starting June 3rd and running through July 8th, VMA's Six Songs Of Summer Challenge rewards students cash and badges mailed to your home. Join VMA today and be ready for this summer challenge. Use code PODCASTVMA to get 10% off each month you are enrolled. https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/courses Katy Faust is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. She publishes, speaks and testifies widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Federalist, Public Discourse, The Daily Signal, the Washington Examiner, the American Mind, the American Conservative. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox which studies sex, marriage and relationships from a natural law perspective. Her next book, "Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City" will be released Sept 2023. She and her pastor husband are raising their four children in Seattle. You can find her work at https://thembeforeus.com/ Follow Katy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/katyfaustofficial/

Join us for a conversation with Katy Faust, Children's Rights activist and author of Them Before Us.

This episode of the Them Before Us podcast features a conversation with professor and author Nancy Pearcey, exploring what it means to truly love the body and uphold the dignity of the human person. Drawing from her book "Love Thy Body", Pearcey outlines the intellectual and personal journey that shaped her convictions and dives into the cultural narratives that separate humanity from both biological reality and God-given identity.Check out Love Thy Body on AmazonThe discussion unpacks how the separation of body and personhood is influencing today's most critical ethical issues, including abortion, transgender ideology, IVF, and surrogacy. Pearcey explains how this divide is used to justify everything from embryo destruction to the treatment of people as products.Nancy Pearcey brings reason, clarity, and hope to a conversation that matters deeply in today's world. Let us know what you think!Bio: Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality, as well as The Toxic War on Masculinity, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into 20 languages. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Katy Faust, Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global children's rights nonprofit, and the author of books including 'Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children' and 'Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City: Teaching Historical, Economic, and Biological Truth in a W…

IVF, energy crises, abortion, and gay marriage--can a "pro-child" framework help us understand all of it? This episode will step on some toes! Proverbs 13:22 declares, “A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children.” The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of children, yet government policies often seem to sideline their needs. Why is this the case? What role can the Church play in amplifying the voices of children and ensuring their rights are prioritized? Now, more than ever, Christians must rise to champion the rights and well-being of future generations. Welcome to the Truth Changes Everything podcast where we explore where God is at work, changing everything through Jesus, the truth incarnate. Today we'll be talking about how truth changes the way we handle the rights of children. The guests today are Katy Faust and Josh Wood. Katy is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. She publishes, speaks and testifies on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Josh is the Executive Director at Them Before Us. He holds a master's degree in Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership from Wheaton College and a Bachelor's in Cross-Cultural Ministry from Messiah University. Josh has spent his career in nonprofit leadership and church ministry. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, speaker, and founder and president of the children's rights organization Them Before Us, Katy Faust. They discuss the ethics of surrogate pregnancies, the importance of both the mother and father in the home, the purpose of marriage being for the child — not the adults, and the abysmal outcomes of no-fault divorce in our culture. Katy Faust is the founder and president of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. She publishes, speaks, and testifies widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Federalist, Public Discourse, WORLD Magazine, The Daily Signal, the Washington Examiner, the American Mind, and the American Conservative. She is on the advisory board for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox, which studies sex, marriage, and relationships from a natural law perspective. Katy and co-author Stacy Manning detailed their philosophy of worldview transmission in their second book, “Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City.” She and her pastor husband are raising their four children in Seattle. This episode was filmed on February 13th, 2025.  | Links | For Katy Faust: On X https://x.com/advo_katy?lang=en On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katyfaustofficial/?hl=en Them Before Us website https://thembeforeus.com/ Them Before Us on X https://x.com/ThemBeforeUs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Read Katy's books on parenting: Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement (2021) https://a.co/d/4l8WVET Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City: Teaching Historical, Economic, and Biological Truth in a World of Lies (2023) https://a.co/d/8sN4Blb Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children (2024) https://a.co/d/7p0k6nL 

In today's episode, we're joined by Katy Faust, author and founder of the children's rights organization Them Before Us, for a compelling conversation about the world of IVF. We discuss Trump's recent executive order Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization, unpacking why it raises serious concerns for the well-being of children born through this technology. We talk about the evils of commercial surrogacy, and Katy sheds light on the deep, primal wound inflicted on infants when separated from the only mother they've ever known and placed in the arms of a stranger. We also explore a shocking case in Georgia, where a woman is suing an IVF clinic after giving birth to someone else's child after the clinic implanted the wrong embryo. From overseas human egg farms to Elon Musk's many children, we examine the harms of the booming commercial fertility industry and its impact on families and children alike. Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to sharethearrows.com for tickets starting Friday, February 28. Buy Katy's book, "Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement": https://a.co/d/3MDxKGq Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (02:36) Katy Faust intro (03:00) Trump IVF Executive Order (07:23) IVF genetic screening (14:15) Executive Order opens door to fertility fraud (16:29) Existential questions created by IVF  (21:30) Primal wound in adoption vs. IVF  (28:16) Georgia woman sues IVF clinic after delivering wrong baby (35:19) Children need a father and a mother (39:32) Elon Musk's many children (51:24) Risks to children from unrelated adults (56:50) Overseas female egg farm  (01:00:38) Ukrainian surrogates give birth to abandoned children (01:04:57) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has an IVF baby (01:09:45) Solutions for infertility besides IVF  ---   Links: Them Before Us https://thembeforeus.com/ The cost of conservative hypocrisy https://wng.org/opinions/the-cost-of-conservative-hypocrisy-1739940814 Women kept as slaves on HUMAN egg farm https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14372569/Women-slaves-human-egg-farm-gangsters.html --- Today's Sponsors: Masa Chips — Go to MasaChips.com and use promo code ALLIEB for a discount on your first time order of seed oil free tortilla chips! Good Ranchers — Go to GoodRanchers.com and use code ALLIE at checkout to claim $25 off, free express shipping, and your choice of FREE ground beef, chicken, or salmon in every order for an entire year. America's Christian Credit Union — Switch to America's Christian Credit Union today for faith-aligned banking with exceptional rates and nationwide access. Visit https://www.americaschristiancu.com/allie to get started! My Patriot Supply — Prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency food storage. Get a $250 discount off your Emergency Food Kit at https://PrepareWithAllie.com. --- Related Episodes: Ep 876 | How LGBTQ Activists Are Redefining Infertility | Guest: Katy Faust (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-876-how-lgbtq-activists-are-redefining-infertility/id1359249098?i=1000628613840 Ep 919 | No Good Surrogacies: A Surrogacy Baby Speaks Out | Guest: Olivia Maurel https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-919-no-good-surrogacies-a-surrogacy-baby-speaks/id1359249098?i=1000637866783 Ep 836 | Surrogacy Horror: Gay ‘Dads' Demand Abortion | Guest: Brittney Pearson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-836-surrogacy-horror-gay-dads-demand-abortion-guest/id1359249098?i=1000620814003 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices