NC Family's Family Policy Matters

Latest Episodes:

Pornography Can Damage Your Child's Self-Image Dec 03, 2015

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This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Dr. Michelle Cretella, president of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPEDs), about how pornography harms children, and steps parents can take to protect their children from sexually explicit material online.

Why Daily Fantasy Sports Is Gambling Nov 25, 2015

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This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Les Bernal, executive director of the Stop Predatory Gambling Foundation, about daily fantasy sports gambling and why it should be banned.

Seven U.S. Supreme Court Decisions That Changed America Nov 19, 2015

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This week, "Family Policy Matters" features a portion of a keynote address on the seven Supreme Court decisions that changed America, as presented at the North Carolina Family Policy Council's Major Speakers dinner event in Charlotte, NC, in November 2015. It was presented by Paul Weber, CEO of CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus on the Family.

Responding Like Jesus To The Redefinition Of Marriage Nov 12, 2015

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This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with J.D. Greear, lead pastor of The Summit Church in the Raleigh-Durham area, about how Christians can respond to the redefinition of marriage in both Truth and love.

What Happened To The Muppets And What Parents Can Do About It Nov 05, 2015

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This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Tim Winter, president of the Parents Television Council (PTC), about ABC's new television show, The Muppets, and why the PTC is warning parents that this is not a show for children.

The Power Of Prayer Outside Abortion Clinics Oct 29, 2015

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This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Shawn Carney, campaign director for 40 Days for Life, a national pro-life campaign to end abortion through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil, about the national campaign, and the growing number of young people who are joining the pro-life movement.

Government's Coercive Threat To Religious Liberty Oct 22, 2015

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This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Kellie Fiedorek, legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, about the escalating threat to religious liberty from the legalization of same-sex unions, and what pro-family citizens should do to fight back.

Fetal Tissue Research: An Antiquated Science Oct 15, 2015

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This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with David Prentice, Ph.D., vice president and research director of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, about fetal tissue research, and why he believes it is not only unethical, but also unnecessary.

The Exploitation Of Women Through Surrogacy Oct 08, 2015

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This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Jennifer Lahl, founder and president of The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network, about the dangers of surrogacy for both women and children, and why it should be banned nationwide.

His Christian Community Gave Him Courage To Speak Out Sep 30, 2015

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This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Duke University Student Brian Grasso, who created a firestorm over his refusal to read the Duke University summer reading selection, Fun Home. Brian talks about how other Millennials can stand up for their faith on issues within our culture.