NC Family's Family Policy Matters

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The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Rich Vision For Humanity Nov 05, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Daniel Darling, Vice President for Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. They discuss his new book, The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Rich Vision for Humanity.

Protecting Free Speech On College Campuses Oct 29, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, we will be airing n inspiring speech by Tyson Langhofer, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom and Director of ADF's Center for Academic Freedom. This message was delivered at NC Family's Major Speaker Series Dinner in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 19th.

Helping Parents Shepherd Children Through Moral Challenges Oct 23, 2018

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This weekon Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Leila Miller, co-author of the new book Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today's Tough Moral Issues. They discuss her new book and how to help today's parents shepherd children in age-appropriate ways around 10 of the biggest moral challenges facing kids in our current culture.

How The Christian Faith Can Contribute To The Common Good Oct 15, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director Thomas Graham speaks with Bruce Asheford, Provost and Professor of Theology and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. They discuss how Christianity applies to the many facets of public life and how we as Christians can bear witness to our faith in ways that contribute to the common good.

Setting Your Church Up To Thrive Oct 08, 2018

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This weekon Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with David Gibbs III, the President and General Counsel at the National Center for Life and Liberty. They discuss the importance of churches seeking legal protections in today's changing world.

An Impartial, Nonpartisan Look At North Carolina Candidates Oct 01, 2018

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This weekon Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Jere Royall and Jake Sipe, members of the NC Family staff. They discuss the importance of this year's election, the NC Family voter guide, and what listeners can do to help.

A Simple Yet Powerful Way To Celebrate Religious Freedom Sep 17, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters,NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Candi Cushman, Director of Education Issues at Focus on the Family. They discuss Focus on the Family's "Bring You Bible To School Day," a nationwide religious freedom initiative for students of all ages.

Surrounding Family In Crisis With Caring Compassionate Community Sep 10, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters,NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Kimberly Curlin, the Director of the Wake County Chapter of Safe Families. They discuss the mission of Safe Families, which is to bring together families in need with churches and host families who

The Next Chapter In North Carolina's Fight Against The Opioid Crisis Sep 04, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters,NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks withDr. Greg Murphy,a State Representative, physician, and surgeon from Greenville, N.C., about the opioid epidemic and what the North Carolina General Assembly is doing to combat it.

Addressing The Growing Risk Of Teen Depression Aug 27, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Dr. Jane Anderson, a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. They discuss the increasing number of adolescents diagnosed with depression, and how parents can help.