Maryland Family Matters

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The Connection Between Commerce and Christianity (ft. Nicole Davis) Oct 21, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Nicole Davis, president of the Maryland Christian Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the chamber’s founding and its mission to uplift Marylanders in spirit, soul, and body as they build their businesses. They also dive into the necessary relationship between the free-market values, the Christian faith, and smart business decisions.

Sexual Liberation at What Cost? (ft. Glenn Stanton) Oct 14, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Glenn Stanton to discuss his recent article in The Federalist titled, “Polyamorists Are Following The Gay ‘Marriage’ Playbook For Forced Normalization.” They discuss the relationship between Obergefell, the growing popularity of polyamory, and a culture that treats consent as the sole standard of sexual morality. They also explore how the sexual revolution of the sixties fueled the commodification of women and how marriage and monogamy empower them.

America’s Founding Principle (ft. Josh Hershberger) Oct 07, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Josh Hershberger, an attorney, pastor, and general counsel of the Indiana Family Institute. They discuss his new book, Created Equal, and the core religious elements of the American founding, including the primacy of all men being made equal and in the image of God.

Why Gen Z Has Reason to Be Hopeful (ft. David Bahnsen) Sep 30, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with David Bahnsen, an American economist, portfolio manager, and founder and Chief Investment Officer of the Bahnsen Group. They discuss a commencement speech he gave at Pacifica Christian High School that recently went viral, and the importance of giving young people an encouraging perspective as they look ahead to adulthood.

Finding Truth in a Biased Media Landscape (ft. Warren Smith) Sep 23, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Warren Smith, the president of MinistryWatch. They discuss MinistryWatch’s work investigating Christian ministries, covering stories of both positive impact and instances of fraud or corruption, all through the lens of “solutions journalism.” They also explore how bias shapes media outlets and how a news story can be simultaneously factually accurate and untrue.

The Courage to Change and the Wisdom to Trust (ft. Craig DeRoche) Sep 16, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Craig DeRoche, former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives and CEO of Family Policy Alliance. They discuss his book, Highly Functional, and his inspiring journey breaking free from addiction through faith in Jesus. They also explore a tension inherent in the Christian life: balancing the need for real change at a policy level with the peace of knowing that God is in control.

Gender Ideology and the TERF Wars (ft. Jonah Orion Wheeler) Sep 09, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Jonah Orion Wheeler, the state representative for Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The two discuss the public’s response to a video Wheeler posted—that was retweeted by J. K. Rowling—opposing gender ideology and affirming the existence of biological sex. They also dive into the Medical Establishment’s profit motive for pushing sex-rejecting procedures.

From Fired to Ignited (ft. Kelvin Cochran) Sep 02, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Kelvin Cochran, senior fellow and vice president for Alliance Defending Freedom. They discuss the lessons he learned from being fired from his position as Atlanta’s fire chief and drawn into a legal battle over a book expressing a traditional Christian view of marriage and sexuality.

Click this link for more info on MFI’s annual Friends of the Family Dinner with Mr. Cochran: https://marylandfamily.org/events/friends-of-the-family-dinner/

How Prayer Changes Leadership (ft. Peter Greer) Aug 26, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Peter Greer, CEO of HOPE International. They discuss HOPE’s role in providing sustainable solutions to poverty around the world. They also dive into the importance of Christian leaders and organizations setting aside committed time, individually and as a group, to pray, as covered in his book, Lead with Prayer.

Why Everybody Should Care About Education Policy (ft. David Hoyt) Aug 19, 2026

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In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with David Hoyt, Executive Director for School Boards for Academic Excellence. They discuss SBAE’s mission to restore academic excellence and parental rights in the American education system, as well as why education policy should matter to everyone. They also explore the qualities of a good (and bad) school board member and offer practical advice for those considering running for their local board.

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