Bluebell CDP presents a special podcast to commemorate the 1916 Rising. For the week of April the 24th, Ray McGovern will give a day-by-day account of the events as they happened. This is the first program in a new initiative by Bluebell CDP to foster and grow a community radio & media project dedicated to producing quality content of an educational, informative and entertaining nature. The programming will cross a variety of genres and feature an equally diverse creative team with an aim to ...
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Week In 1916 Podcasts
Family Policy Matters is a weekly podcast and radio show produced by the North Carolina Family Policy Council. Each week, our host, Traci DeVette Griggs, welcomes leaders from across the state and nation to discuss topics related to faith, family, and life in North Carolina.
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Protecting Parents' Medical Rights in North Carolina (with Rep. Jennifer Balkcom)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Representative Jennifer Balkcom to discuss HB 519—Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights, a bill she sponsored that would affirm the rights of North Carolina parents to oversee the medical care of their children.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Rep Jennifer Balkcom
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Dad Academy: Helping Men Become Great Dads (with Jeff Hamilton)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jeff Hamilton, Founder of Dad Academy, to discuss the importance of intentional fathers and how men can become great dads.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Jeff Hamilton
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How to Raise Your Kids "Different" (with Dr. John Cuddeback)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. John Cuddeback, Professor of Philosophy at Christendom College, to discuss the benefits and challenges of raising children "different."By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. John Cuddeback
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Don't Put Your Hope in Politics (with Nathanael Blake)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Nathanael Blake, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss why Christians should put their hopes in something greater than politics.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Nathanael Blake
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How Gambling Hurts Your Family (with Autumn Leva)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Autumn Leva, Director of Strategy & Campaigns for Stop Predatory Gambling, to discuss the damage that gambling does to families.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Autumn Leva
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1916 and the Rise of the Sexual Revolution, Abortion, and Eugenics in America (with Seth Gruber) (Re-Air)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from November, 2024 where host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomed Seth Gruber to discuss his new documentary entitled The 1916 Project and how Margaret Sanger’s work is still causing damage and destruction in people’s lives today. Seth Gruber is the founder of The White Rose Resistance.…
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How To Combat A Family-Unfriendly Culture (With Timothy Carney) (Re-Air)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Timothy Carney, author of Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be, to discuss how America has created an increasingly family-unfriendly culture and what parents can do to combat it. This episode originally aired in March of 2024.…
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An OB/GYN Corrects Abortion Myths (with Dr. Susan Bane) (Re-Air)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from October 2022, where host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Susan Bane to discuss (and correct) some of the myths surrounding abortion. Dr. Bane is an OB/GYN, and is currently the Medical Director at Choices Women’s Center in Wilson, North Carolina.…
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Why We Need Phone-Free Schools (with Clare Morell) (Re-Air)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of their Technology and Human Flourishing Project, to discuss how phone-free schools work and their potential to improve the health and education of students. This episode originally aired in September of…
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In God’s Image: Science, Morality, and the IVF Question (with Dr. Stacy Trasancos)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Adamo Manfra welcomes Dr. Stacy Trasancos, a professor and author of the book IVF is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation, to discuss the ethical considerations involved in in vitro fertilization (IVF).By Adamo Manfra and Dr. Stacy Trasancos
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Can Charter Schools be Religious? (With Phil Sechler)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Phil Sechler, Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Free Speech at Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss a legal case in Oklahoma that would make St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School the first religious charter school in the country.…
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How to Strengthen NC Families (with Aaron Baer & John Rustin)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue, and John Rustin, President of NC Family, to discuss how North Carolina ranks on the Family Structure Index and how we can strengthen families in our state.By Traci DeVette Griggs, Aaron Baer, & John Rustin
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Salt and Light Seminars: Approaching Politics With a Biblical Worldview (with Adamo Manfra and Lisa Roska)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Adamo Manfra, NC Family's Director of Research and Education, and Lisa Roska, a homeschool mom, to discuss NC Family's Salt and Light Student Seminars and how they are equipping young adults to approach politics with a Biblical Worldview.…
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A Better Option For Sex Ed (with Brittany Hausmann)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Brittany Hausmann, Director of Educational Outreach at Alternatives Care Centers, to discuss more effective strategies to teach young people about the importance of healthy sexual behavior. Parents, please note that this episode touches on some mature topics, so please be cautio…
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How Christians Should Look at Sports Gambling (with Dr. RaShan Frost)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. RaShan Frost, Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, to discuss how to approach sports gambling from a Biblical perspective.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. RaShan Frost
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How You Can Help Stop Human Trafficking (with Ked Frank)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Ked Frank, Founder of Safe Places for Women, to discuss effective ways that individuals can help stop human trafficking. Parents, please note that this episode touches on some mature topics, so please be cautious if listening with young children.…
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How to Find True Love in Today's World (with Jason Evert)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jason Evert, co-founder of The Chastity Project, to discuss why and how we should reject the cultural lies targeting human love.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Jason Evert
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How Public Policy Can Support Stay at Home Parents (with Ivana Greco and Elliot Haspel)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Ivana Greco and Elliot Haspel, co-authors of the report "Invisible Labor, Visible Needs: Making Family Policy Work for Stay-At-Home (And All) Parents," to discuss their report and how public policy can support stay at home parents.…
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Helping the Victims in Front of Us (with Heidi Olson)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Heidi Olson, a forensic nurse and the Founder and President of Paradigm Shift Training and Consulting, to discuss her work teaching people how to help the victims of human trafficking who are right in front of them.
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Flying Helicopters to Help Those Affected by Helene (with Eric Robinson)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Eric Robinson, co-founder of the non-profit Operation Helo, to discuss his work flying helicopters and providing aid to those affected by Hurricane Helene.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Eric Robinson
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A Biblical Voice in National Politics (with Brent Leatherwood)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Brent Leatherwood, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), to discuss his work and the ERLC's legislative priorities in the near future.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Brent Leatherwood
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Protecting Women, Girls, and Title IX (with Matt Sharp)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Matt Sharp, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss the recent Title IX victories and how leaders are standing up to protect women and girls across the country.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Matt Sharp
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Opening Doors for School Choice in North Carolina (with Mike Long)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mike Long, President of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, to discuss the Opportunity Scholarship and how families can take advantage of this valuable resource.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Mike Long
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Noble U: Equipping the Next Generation (with Steve Noble)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Steve Noble, former radio show host and founder of Noble U, to discuss how God led him to teach high school students across the country and equip them to "think and respond biblically."By Traci DeVette Griggs and Steve Noble
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Disciple Your Children in an Age-Appropriate Way (with Andrew Walker)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Andrew Walker, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and co-author of the book What Do I Say When…?: A Parents’ Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens, to discuss how to intentionally disciple your children in an age-appropriate way.…
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How to Love People You Don't Agree With (with Jim Dalrymple)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jim Dalrymple, a journalist and author of the Nuclear Meltdown newsletter about families, to discuss how to love people who you may not always see eye-to-eye with.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Jim Dalrymple
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Embracing the Wonder of Christmas (with Dr. Carl Trueman)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Carl Trueman, a Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College, to discuss the miracle of Christmas and how we can fully embrace the spirit of the season.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Carl Trueman
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Nurse Blows Whistle on Hospital Performing "Gender Affirming Care" on Children (with Vanessa Sivadge)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Vanessa Sivadge, a nurse who blew the whistle on Texas Children's Hospital after discovering that they were secretly performing "gender-affirming" procedures on children.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Vanessa Sivadge
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A Mom Takes a Stand After School Transitions Her Daughter (with January Littlejohn)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes January Littlejohn, a mom turned parental rights activist after a local school tried to transition her daughter.By Traci DeVette Griggs and January Littlejohn
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A Season of Thanksgiving and Traditions (with NC Family Staff)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes some of the members of NC Family's staff to discuss favorite holiday traditions and the highlights of 2024.By Traci DeVette Griggs and NC Family Staff
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How to Handle Our Aging Population (with Dr. Hunter Baker)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Hunter Baker, Provost and Dean of Faculty at North Greenville University, to discuss the impacts of our aging population and what solutions are available to correct these concerns.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Hunter Baker
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North Carolina's 2024 Election Results (with NC Family Staff)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John Rustin is joined by NC Family's Sharon Sullivan and Jere Royall to discuss the outcomes of the 2024 Election. Learn more about these outcomesBy John Rustin, Jere Royall, and Sharon Sullivan
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1916 and the Rise of the Sexual Revolution, Abortion, and Eugenics in America (with Seth Gruber)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Seth Gruber, author and founder of The White Rose Resistance, to discuss his new documentary entitled The 1916 Project and how Margaret Sanger's work is still causing damage today.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Seth Gruber
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More than a Burden: A Christian Look at Assisted Suicide (with Dr. Richard Weikart)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Richard Weikart, an author and history professor at California State University, Stanislaus, to discuss the rise of assisted suicide and why it is not the compassionate act that many claim.
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Helping Students Find Truth at UNC-Chapel Hill (with Madison Perry)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Madison Perry, Founder and Executive Director of The North Carolina Study Center, to discuss his motivation for starting this ministry and how it has impacted the community at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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When a Baseball Field Becomes a Mission Field (with Billie Jauss)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Billie Jauss; author, speaker, and wife of an MLB coach; to discuss how she prioritizes her faith amidst her family's professional baseball schedule.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Billie Jauss
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The Christian Duty to be an Informed Voter (with David Closson)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council, to discuss why Christians have a duty to be informed voters and some practical things they can do to start engaging.By Traci DeVette Griggs and David Closson
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The Truth About Transgenderism (with Dr. Miriam Grossman)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Miriam Grossman, psychiatrist and author, to discuss the truth about the transgender movement that has spread like wildfire in American culture.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Miriam Grossman
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Why Christians Should Get Involved in Politics (with Bunni Pounds)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Bunni Pounds, President and Founder of Christians Engaged, to discuss why Christians should be involved in politics and three ways for Christians to start engaging in politics.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Bunni Pounds
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Reframing the Life Conversation (with Jason Thacker)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jason Thacker, senior fellow in bioethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, to discuss the need to reframe the conversation around life and abortion to get back to what really matters.…
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Why We Need Phone-Free Schools (with Clare Morell)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of their Technology and Human Flourishing Project, to discuss how phone-free schools work and their potential to improve the health and education of students.…
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A Restorative Approach to Infertility (with Stephanie Gray Connors)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Stephanie Gray Connors, author of the book Conceived by Science: Thinking Carefully and Compassionately about Infertility and IVF, to discuss alternatives to IVF for couples experiencing infertility.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Stephanie Gray Connors
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Helping Churches Help Families in NC (with J.P. De Gance)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes J.P. De Gance, founder and president of Communio, to discuss a new initiative he's working on in Charlotte, North Carolina to help churches help strengthen marriages and families.By Traci DeVette Griggs and J.P. De Gance
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How to Elect Leaders Who Govern (with Brad Littlejohn)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Brad Littlejohn, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss why it is important to consider a wide variety of factors when voting for elected officials.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Brad Littlejohn
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NC Physicians Take Stand to Protect Children (with Dianna Lightfoot & Emily Saunders)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dianna Lightfoot and Emily Saunders from NC Physicians for Freedom to talk about the "Doctors Protecting Children Declaration" that they recently signed and their work to prevent children from being harmed by transgender "care."
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Put Your Faith Into Action (with Dr. Bill Donohue)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Bill Donohue, president of Catholic League and author of Cultural Meltdown: The Secular Roots of Our Moral Crisis, to discuss why it is so important for Christians to be engaged in the culture around them.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Bill Donohue
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America's Aging Population and the Pro-Life Movement (with Patrick T. Brown)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Patrick T. Brown, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss America's aging population and the impacts that could have on the pro-life movement and public policy.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Patrick T. Brown
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How to Protect Your Children from the Dangers of Social Media (with Dr. Leonard Sax)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Leonard Sax, a practicing physician and a New York Times bestselling author, to discuss how social media is impacting kids and how parents can mitigate its effects.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Leonard Sax
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The Legal Fight to Protect Title IX (with Matt Sharp)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Matt Sharp, Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Public Policy at Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss the legal battle that is underway to protect women's and parental rights from the Biden Administration's changes to Title IX.…
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How to Fix Our Falling Fertility Rate (with Lyman Stone)
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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Lyman Stone, Research Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, to discuss America's falling fertility rates what we can do to fix them.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Lyman Stone
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