In this episode, David Smith & Richard Hartian have a fascinating conversation about how to talk to Generation Z about setting up a healthy and successful life with Scott Phelps, the founder of Abstinence & Marriage.
In April 2004, A&M Partnership was founded with a vision of providing training and support for educators around the country with the purpose of reaching every teenager in the country with the abstinence and marriage message.  A&M Partnership is a leading provider of abstinence education certification trainings for educators having trained more than 4,000 educators nationwide.… Continue Reading

Marriage & Generation Z (IFS #367)

Healthy worship . . . is perceiving God accurately, really knowing who God is, and then responding accordingly. ~ Dr. Benzio
In this episode, David & Monte talk with Dr. Karl Benzio, a Christian psychiatrist & co-founder of Honey Lake Clinic down in Greeneville, Florida. Dr. Benzio expounds on the power of worship and how it relates to your decision-making, the addiction crisis in our culture, and the approach Honey Lake Clinic takes to heal minds.… Continue Reading

Christ & The Human Mind (IFS #366)

Darren Bailey is running for Congress! The beloved former State Senator is fighting to let the voice of the people be heard in the halls of the U.S. House, and in this episode of Spotlight, IFA’s David Smith asks him what he would do to ensure a safe border and much more.
To find out how you can support Bailey’s campaign, go to baileyforillinois.com… Continue Reading

A Conversation With Darren Bailey (IFS #364)

“The time is out of joint. O cursed plight that ever I was born to set it right!” ~Hamlet
Joseph Schiedler has a legacy of 50 years of peaceful, pro-life activism. Schiedler and his wife, Anne, co-founded the Chicago based Pro-Life Action League. During an IFI forum on the pro-life movement back in 2021, Schiedler spoke on moments from his life and work that we would find encouraging and uplifting. Schiedler passed away in 2021 at the age of 91.… Continue Reading

Encouragement from Joe Schiedler (IFS #363)

Today’s episode highlights an IFI Forum for pastors & leaders, hosted by the Spirit of Liberty Church of God in Markham, IL. In the first half, you will hear from IFI’s David Smith on why Christians should be involved in politics and the 40 Days For Life Campaign. He also notes the unique opportunities the immigration crisis provides for Christ followers. In the second half of the podcast, IFI’s Springfield Lobbyist David Curtain provides a legislative update and what to expect during the upcoming General Assembly session.… Continue Reading

Christians, Politics & A Springfield Update (IFS #362)

Pastor Charles Moodie is building a Crisis Pregnancy Care Center right in the heart of Chicago. And today, we feature his story.
Moodie is the pastor of Chicago City Life Center church. His congregation is involved in several outreach ministries in Englewood community.… Continue Reading

Hope In Chicago (IFS #361)

David Curtain is IFI’s Lobbyist in the Illinois General Assembly, and in this episode of Spotlight, Curtain breaks down what this session in Springfield could look like.… Continue Reading

Springfield Update (IFS #360)

Happy New Year! This episode is a fantastic way to ring in 2024 as pastor Douglas Wilson stresses the importance of asking sane questions–ones that strike at the heart of the matter–when we engage in debate with our adversaries because “… deliberate and premeditated sanity is a challenge to the powers that be.”
 
You can watch this presentation by clicking here.… Continue Reading

Sanity As Insurrection (IFS #385)

In this episode, Miss Gaines presents her story to a Will County Republican banquet.… Continue Reading

The Story of Riley Gaines (IFS #384)

Today’s episode features a two-for-one! In the first half, we have remarks given by former state representative Peter Breen at the Will County Republican Banquet. Breen is the executive vice president & head of litigation for the Chicago based Thomas More Society. Breen addressed the new law backed by Planned Parenthood: SB 1909 could potentially fine and litigate pro-life pregnancy care centers out of business.
In the second half of Spotlight, we have Q&A with Scott Klusendorf, President of the Life Training Institute.… Continue Reading

SB 1909, Planned Parenthood’s Favorite Bill (IFS #383)

Today, we highlight remarks given by Shannon Adcock, founder of the grassroots organization Awake Illinois. The lecture she presented was for the Foundations of Faith and Family Conference, hosted by the Spirit of Liberty Church in Markham, Illinois. Awake Illinois was founded in 2021 and works to expose the sexualization of children in our public schools.… Continue Reading

Awake Illinois! (IFS #382)

In this episode, we feature IFI executive director David Smith giving his remarks at the annual Fall banquet earlier this November. After the break, our keynote, Eric Metaxas, answers questions posed by prominent pastors in Illinois.… Continue Reading

Banquet Bonus (IFS #381)

Eric Metaxas sits down with IFI’s Monte Larrick to discuss America, Christ’s return and how we, as Christians, should live.
 
You can find more about Eric through here.… Continue Reading

Eric Metaxas: Letter to The American Church (Illinois Family Spotlight #380)

This episode features a message from the Reverend Stephen Broden from the “Rebuilding the Foundations of Faith and Family conference, hosted by The Spirit of Liberty church located in Markham, IL.
Rev. Broden is the senior pastor of Fairpark Bible Fellowship, located in Texas. He is also the chairman of the Gone Too Far movement.
 … Continue Reading

The American Spiritual Conflict (Illinois Family Spotlight #379)

Today we’re featuring remarks made by former State Rep. Jeanne Ives. In addition to her service to the legislature, Ives is a WestPoint Graduate, a U.S. veteran, mother of five, and co-founder of Breakthrough Ideas. Her lecture regards the top 5 public policies that impact the American family.… Continue Reading

Policies that Impact Your Family (Illinois Family Spotlight #378)

This episode features a lecture from IFI’s 2023 Pro Life Worldview Conference. Keynoter Scott Phelps is the executive director of Abstinence and Marriage Partnership  and his presentation is on the 3 steps to a successful life which are as follows: complete a high-school education, get a stable job and marry before having children. If followed in the correct order, it’s almost impossible to end up in poverty.… Continue Reading

The Success Sequence (Illinois Family Spotlight #377)

16 years ago, Planned Parenthood opened a giant abortion facility in Aurora, IL. Life activists marked that anniversary this year with a prayer vigil outside of the building. One of the vigil speakers is pastor Randy Schoof, who leads the Warehouse Church in Aurora, challenged the attendees to continue praying and counseling on the sidewalks outside of the Aurora abortion mill. The next speaker is Eric Schiedler, executive director of the Pro-Life Action League.… Continue Reading

Fighting For Life In Your Community (Illinois Family Spotlight #376)

In this episode, Monte Larrick converses with Phil Price and Catharine Walker outside of the Aurora Planned Parenthood, where upwards of 400 surgical abortions are done every month. They discuss the huge impact 40 Days For Life campaigns have on women considering abortions.… Continue Reading

40 Days For Life 2023 (Illinois Family Spotlight #375)

In this episode, David and Monte wrap up their conversation with Dr. Mark Zumhagen.… Continue Reading

The Foundation of Science (Illinois Family Spotlight #374)

In this episode, Monte Larrick and David Smith convers with Dr. Mark Zumhagen of Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Practice.… Continue Reading

Get Started

Download the App