"I'm Glad You Said That" - Jim Minnery Talks Faith & Politics

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Helping Women Choose Life - Let's Keep Pressing ! Jan 04, 2023

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At Regent University, Alexandra McPhee was the Executive Director of the Law Review and President of the Hispanic Law Students Association. Following work as the Director of Religious Freedom Advocacy at Family Research Council and Legislative Counsel for U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO),McPhee now serves as the Director of Government Relations for Concerned Women for America.
On today's "I'm Glad You Said That" radio show/podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Alexandra about the Standing With Moms Act introduced by Senator Marco Rubio that would create a website that will list federal, state, local, and private resources available for expectant moms and families. Many states like South Dakota, have already launched.
Eighty-five percent of women who had abortions in 2019 were unmarried. Mothers with unexpected pregnancies suffer fear of whether they can get support during pregnancy and after the child is born. In a post-Roe America, this information is more vital than ever.
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No Senator Sullivan - We Didn't Need or Want the Protection Dec 07, 2022

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Senator Dan Sullivan, along with 11 other Republican Senators, voted recently to enshrine same-sex "marriage" into Federal law. The consequences are real and forthcoming.
As my guest today on "I'm Glad You Said That", Travis Weber, has described what Sullivan and others like him did in terms of a giant boulder and a few pebbles. Republicans who claim they were protecting people of faith in voting for this law opened the floodgate for litigation and harassment that will be like an enormous rock rolling downhill onto those with traditional, Biblical views on marriage. The supposed protections ? Those are the pebbles.
And Travis knows this subject well.
Travis Weber, J.D., LL.M., is Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at Family Research Council, where he oversees policy development and engagement with federal and state government officials on issues related to life, family, and religious liberty.

Before joining FRC, Travis practiced law in the areas of civil rights, criminal defense, and military law. He holds a J.D. from Regent University School of Law, where he served as the Notes & Comments Editor on Law Review. Travis also graduated with an LL.M. in International Law (with distinction) and a Certificate in International Human Rights Law from Georgetown University Law Center.

Travis previously served as a Navy pilot after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he was captain of the Intercollegiate Sailing Team and a two-time College Sailing All-American.
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The Gospel and Public School ? It is Happening ! Nov 30, 2022

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Ken Breivik loves the quote from Charles Spurgeon that says "The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and the lion will defend itself.”
As National Executive Director of School Ministries, Ken has done a lot of unleashing over the past several decades. The program creates opportunities for public school students to spend part of their school day studying the Bible not just academically, but devotionally. Released Time Bible Education (RTBE) as it is called, is the only legal means to teach the Bible's content and life-application in the time between the first and last bell.

From School Ministries website, "RTBE programs bring hope to youth. Too many of our nation’s children and young adults have never been to church, much less read the Bible. But things can be different in your community. School Ministries serves to educate, equip and encourage as you bring together Christian leaders and volunteers to offer the option of RTBE to your public school students."
Alaska Family Action is working with Ken and School Ministries to make this a very real opportunity for public school students right here in the Great Land. Stay tuned and tune in today.

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Publisher, Passionate and Pointed - Jake Libbey on the Show Today Nov 02, 2022

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Jake Libbey is a deep thinker. He's intense, opinionated and unbelievably hard working.
As owner of Crystal Clear Creative C3, a highly successful ad agency, Jake is also the founder and publisher of the Alaska Watchman. If you've followed Alaska Family Council, you know I am a huge fan of the Watchman that has quickly become a powerhouse in exemplary, on-line news reporting in Alaska with a distinctive, unapologetic Judeo Christian approach to journalism.
More than anything else though, Jake is a family man and a passionate follower of Jesus Christ. I am honored to call him a friend and to chat with him on today's show. Hope you can tune in.

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Pro Life Constitutional Convention Ad Oct 31, 2022

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Top Ranked AK Private School Headmaster Has Strong Opinions on Education Oct 20, 2022

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Some people you meet are very intelligent and you walk away knowing it. Others are brilliant but you leave the conversation thinking you were the smartest guy in the room.
Dr. Mark Newcomb is one of those latter guys.
As the Headmaster of Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage, recently ranked for the second time in consecutive years as the top ranked private school in the Great Land, Dr. Newcomb has the credentials.
With his undergraduate studies at the prestigious Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, he earned a Master of Theological Studies degree at Duke University, and completed both a Master’s degree and doctorate in Historical Theology at Fordham University. He is the author of The Ark, the Covenant, and the Poor Men’s Chest, on the interpretation of the Christian Scriptures during the English Reformation.
Before taking the helm at Holy Rosary, Dr. Newcomb served as Executive Vice President at Mount Saint Mary College in New York and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Belmont Abbey College. He is not only a Renaissance and Reformation scholar but also a leader in classical education in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
All that being said, he is a humble, dedicated servant of Christ who puts others above himself. I am indeed privileged to chat with Dr. Newcomb today on "I'm Glad You Said That" and hope you can lean into our conversation.

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Ranked Choice Voting Expert Discusses Why It's So Bad ! Oct 10, 2022

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Daniel Suhr is waiting on the Alaska Supreme Court.
And he's not the only one.
As a Managing Attorney for the Liberty Justice Center, a public interest law firm tasked with defending constitutional freedoms, Daniel recently spoke at the Glacier Brewhouse in Anchorage to a group of legal minded Federalist Society members and others about Alaska's recently enacted ranked choice voting (RCV) system.
Having attended the luncheon, I thought he'd be a great guest on the show.
Despite Daniel's youthful, invigorating and even jovial presentation, the content was disconcerting. Having litigated on RCV in Alaska and other places, Daniel has a wealth of knowledge about how this monster has infiltrated our precious right of voting and how it should animate everyone to get rid of it as soon as possible.
We'll discuss dark money and how the proponents of Ballot Measure 2, the beast that brought RCV to the Great Land, manipulated Alaskans on that issue with an end goal to washout citizen's rights to cast a single vote for a single candidate. A question I keep hearing from people after Mary Peltola's recent march to DC, despite 60% of the vote going to Republican candidates Nick Begich and Sarah Palin is "How did we let this happen?"
A more important question is..."How can we end it ?" Hope you can tune in today.

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On A Mission In The MatSu Valley To Save Babies and Help Women Heal ! Oct 10, 2022

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Joyce Moropolous has an infectious smile and incredible heart for those who are facing unplanned pregnancies.
It's why she started volunteering for HeartReach Center in the MatSu Valley, a pregnancy care center offering FREE and confidential services to men, women, and families in need of pregnancy testing, pregnancy options information, limited obstetric ultrasounds, emotional support, material items, and prenatal/childbirth/parenting support classes.
You know, one of the "fake clinics" as abortion activists like to call them because they don't happen to provide or recommend the termination of babies as part of their services.
Most importantly, as their website describes, "While the support we provide meets tangible needs, the impact of our services in the form of prevention, intervention, and sharing the gospel is exponential. Our focus is both short-term and long-term, generational and eternal."

The HeartReach Center also has Alaska's ONLY Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) they just purchased to greatly expand their services to remote areas in the MatSu Valley for clients who live in areas where access is a real challenge.
I was able to visit with Joyce at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer and spend some time with her in the brand new, beautiful MMU. What a blessing to have that in the state's fastest growing community.
If you are interested in having the Mobile Medical Unit come to your business or church or other place with good visibility, click HERE to fill out their form.
Joyce is my guest today on "I'm Glad You Said That" and I invite you to join in.

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Women With Unplanned Pregnancies Deserve A Safe Place Sep 11, 2022

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Darathea Lathan knows what women need when they're facing an unexpected pregnancy. They need love.
They need space to breathe and room to relax and sort out the complicated and anxious emotions and thoughts running through their hearts and minds.
And she knows that God has given her a passion for that in Anchorage, Alaska where she calls home.
Healing Under Gods Miracle Expectancy (HUG ME) is a ministry dream Darathea has to reach women with compassion, grace and service by providing a physical space for them to get beyond the coercion and cultural pressure they often face to end the life of their pre-born child and make it just go away.
She knows that is a short term fix that causes real long term pain and regret.
Darathea is my guest on the podcast/broadcast and I'd be grateful if you could join in. Now, as much as ever, women with unexpected pregnancies need a place to reflect and lean into the reality that the Body of Christ is there for them...and their child.

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Jim Crawford and What The PFD Really Is Meant To Be Sep 11, 2022

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Jim Crawford is a third-generation Alaskan whose been in the banking business and political arena for over forty years.
Appointed by former Alaska Governor Jay Hammond, Crawford served on the Investment Advisory Committee, charged with putting structure, systems, accountability and safety into the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation.
He currently serves as President of Capital Alaska, LLC.
Crawford has strong opinions about the sanctity of life, judicial reform and the Constitutional Convention question Alaskans will be voting on in November.
I am delighted to have him on the show today to discuss each of those issues and hope you can tune in.

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