NC Family's Family Policy Matters

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The Opioid Epidemic's Toll On The Foster Care System Jun 18, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters Traci Griggs, Director of Communications at NC Family, interviews Jo Teague, substance abuse counselor for Wake County Human Services-Child Protective Services and founder of Alcohol and Drug Assessment Services in Raleigh, North Carolina. They discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on the foster care system in North Carolina, and how concerned citizens can help.

Walking With Mothers In Tangible Ways On A College Campus Jun 11, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director Thomas Graham interviews Debbie Capen, Executive Director of MiraVia, a pregnancy care center on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. They discuss her personal story and the mission of MiraVia.

Exploring The Intricacies Of School Safety Jun 04, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Lindsey Burke, Director of the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation. They discuss school safety and where the research suggests efforts should be made to best keep children, teachers, and staff safe.

Running Into The Brokenness Of Culture With Hope, Restoration, And Redemption May 29, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters we will be airing an inspiring speech by John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. The message was delivered at NC Family's Major Speaker Series in Greenville, N.C., on April 26.

Integrating Faith And Medical Care May 21, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director, Thomas Graham, spoke with Dr. Patrick O'Connell, founder of Sentinel Primary Care. They discuss Dr. O'Connell's personal journey of faith and vocation, as well as, how he integrates his religious beliefs into his work as a primary care physician.

Putting Children's Interest First In American Family Law May 14, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin talks with Helen Alvare, a family law professor at George Mason University's Scalia Law School. They discuss her new book, Putting Children's Interests First in American Family Law: With Power Comes Responsibility.

Passing On A Legacy Of Good Values To The Next Generation May 07, 2018

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This is Part 2 of a 2-part discussion between NC Family President John L. Rustin and Dr. Thomas Lickona, a developmental psychologist and professor of education at the State University of New York at Cortland. They discuss his new book, "How to Raise Kind Kids and Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain."

Creating A Positive Family Environment That Fosters Kindness And Respect Apr 30, 2018

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This week NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Dr. Thomas Lickona, a developmental psychologist and professor of education at the State University of New York at Cortland. In part one of a two part discussion, they talk his new book, "How to Raise Kind Kids and Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain."

Equipping Christians to Think, Pray and Vote Apr 23, 2018

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This week NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes, a non-partisan movement of the church in America that seeks to motivate and equip Christians to vote. They discuss how Christians can make a positive difference in their communities, state and nation through participating in the democratic process.

An Invitation To Engage With The History, Impact, and Narrative Of The Bible Apr 16, 2018

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This week NC Family's Pastor Outreach Director, Thomas Graham, talks with Jeremy Burton, Director of Communications at the Museum of the Bible. They discuss the background story, mission, and amenities of the new Museum of the Bible located in Washington D.C.