NC Family's Family Policy Matters

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Proclamation And Persuasion: Learning To Communicate In Polarized Times Apr 06, 2018

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This week NC Family Director of Communications, Traci Griggs, speaks with Dr. Tom Barrett and Tim Downs, the hosts of the weekly podcast "The Communications Guys." They discuss how to effectively communicate on tough issues during our polarized age.

Turning Back The Tide Of The Opioid Epidemic Apr 02, 2018

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This week NC Family President John Rustin speaks with Dr. Omar Manejwala, Chief Medical Officer of Catasys and a one of the nation's leading experts of addiction. They discuss the opioid epidemic, some practical steps we can take to combat it, and the role faith can play for someone in recovery.

Valuable Insights On Today's Hot Button Cultural Topics Mar 26, 2018

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This week NC Family President John Rustin speaks with Nancy Pearcey, a renowned Christian apologist and professor in residence at Houston Baptist University. They discuss her valuable insights into some of today's biggest hot button cultural topics.

Bearing Each Other's Burdens: Addressing Racism As Christians Mar 19, 2018

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This week NC Family President speaks with Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Sothern Baptist Convention. They discuss racism, and the responsibility of Christians to address it.

A Local Victory For Religious Liberty Mar 09, 2018

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This week NC Family President speaks with Stephanie Barclay, Counsel at The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, a non-profit, public-interest legal and educational institute with a mission to protect the free expression of all faiths. They discuss a recent legal victory for religious liberty that happened in North Carolina.

Reintroducing the Beauty of Marriage to Millennials Mar 05, 2018

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NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Jennifer Murff, President of Millennials for Marriage, about her organization's work to shift culture, change perceptions and reintroduce the beauty of dating and marriage to the millennial generation.

A Closer Look At The Real Costs Of The Lottery Feb 23, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Les Bernal, the National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling. They discuss the real costs and benefits of state lotteries and other forms of legalize gambling.

North Carolina A National Leader In School Choice Feb 19, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Darrell Allison, president of Parents for Education Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC), a statewide organization that seeks and supports greater educational opportunities for parents and students through school choice. They discuss the recent expansion of school choice in North Carolina.

Keeping The Government Out of America's Pulpits Feb 12, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Erik Stanley, senior counsel and director of the Center for Christian Ministries for the Alliance Defending Freedom. They discuss the Johnson Amendment and how it affects the work of both individuals and groups who are spurred to action and outreach because of their faith.

A Reason For Hope And Concern in Religious Liberty Feb 05, 2018

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with David Christensen, Vice President for Government Affairs with the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. They discuss some of the positive religious liberty developments occurring at the Federal level.