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Spotlight

The Illinois Family Spotlight highlights specific cultural or political issues which our listeners need to be aware of. Our discussions are informed by a biblical worldview that helps expose the lies and distortions promulgated within secular culture. We interview policy experts and scholars whose knowledge and insights help listeners form a wiser worldview.

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31:24

Murray for IL Senate (Illinois Family Spotlight #328)

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2022/11/01

Kathleen Murray was born and raised in Lombard, and that has given her the perspective of the people Kathleen wishes to represent. She has lived and worked all over the US as well as internationally during her time in college. In 2001 she purchased her childhood family home, with the intent to raise her children in the same home and the same city she grew up in. In this episode, Monte Larrick and Murray discuss what is facing Illinois, why she is running and why people should vote red come November

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31:41

David Sheppard for the 36th (Illinois Family...

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2022/10/25

David Smith and Self Evident’s Jenna Smith converse with police chief David Sheppard, who is running to represent the 36th district of Illinois.… Continue Reading

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28:35

BONUS: Devore on the SAFE-T Act (Illinois Family...

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2022/10/20

Thomas Devore, candidate for Illinois Attorney General, spoke recently at the Crete Township Republican meeting on the dangers of the SAFE-T Act. During his presentation, he delivered a damning legal analysis of the Democrat’s SAFE-T Act (HB 3653) , which will fully go into effect on January 1, 2023. Most Democrats voted YES and every single Republican voted NO. Devore warns that the ‘no-cash bail’ provision in the SAFE-T Act opens up Illinois courts to civil rights violations.… Continue

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37:46

Infrastructure, Indoctrination and Turning Illinois...

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2022/10/18

Today meet Scott Greene, Representative candidate for District 86. He’s mustered the strength to challenge Democratic incumbent Larry Walsh and bring some trucker sense to the Capital. Knowing that faith, family, and freedom are on the line, he will try his best to represent his district. Greene wants to empower everyone by removing liberal policies that threaten life and livelihood. Cheap energy, strong infrastructure, security, and the importance of the family are of highest concern. Walsh, on

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38:46

Frederick Walls for All, and All For Frederick!...

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2022/10/11

In this episode, Pastor Ceasar Leflore (field director of Public School Exit) and David Smith interview Frederick Walls, candidate for the 34th district of Illinois.… Continue Reading

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23:57

40 Days Now More Than Ever (Illinois Family Spotlight...

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2022/10/04

This episode we have guests Ricki Giersch and Catherine Walker of 40 Days for life, along with a special guest from the WaterLeaf Women’s Center.… Continue Reading

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25:44

Claim Your Vote (Illinois Family Spotlight #323)

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2022/09/27

Monte Larrick asks Illinois Conservative Union champion Jan Shaw how to ensure that your vote counts on November 8th.… Continue Reading

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Diane Harris for the 43rd (Illinois Family Spotlight...

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2022/09/20

David Smith and Monte Larrick sit down with state Senate candidate Diane Harris. Harris is running for the 43rd district and you can find her at dianeharrisforstatesenate.com.… Continue Reading

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Dr. Erwin Lutzer: We Will Not Bow (Illinois Family...

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2022/09/13

“Disturb us, Lord, when With the abundance of things we possess We have lost our thirst For the waters of life; Having fallen in love with life, We have ceased to dream of eternity And in our efforts to build a new earth, We have allowed our vision Of the new Heaven to dim.” ~excerpt of a prayer from Sir Francis Drake Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and was Illinois Family Institute’s keynote speaker at our 2021 annual banquet.… Continue

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41:44

Pat Bonk for Illinois House (Illinois Family...

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2022/09/06

In this episode we interview Patricia Bonk, Republican Candidate for 30th House District. Patricia Bonk uses her unique experience as an ER nurse and firefighter to address important issues like public safety, abortion, property taxes, school reform, child protection, voting integrity, and SB 1169. Giving voters an option for reform, Patricia Bonk is challenging returning Democrat Will Davis. Hear how Davis supported several harmful bills and ignored voters; and is now being held accountable by

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30:38

Rescuing Our Children This School Year (Illinois...

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2022/08/24

Thanks for making Illinois Family Spotlight part of your day. Government school students are exposed to x-rated sex ed, hate America history, and godless, leftist ideology. And to top it off, a lot of these taxpayer funded schools are graduating kids who lack math, science and reading skills–even in high income districts. IFI believes there is a better way to educate our kids, and that’s why we’ve launched Rescuing our Children: a government school exit action plan.… Continue

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30:17

How You Can Stand Against Government Tyrants...

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2022/08/16

Written by Lynn Bowman Tabb “Information is power” and the Medical Freedom vs. Medical Tyranny Forum hosted by Illinois Family Institute was clearly an evening of empowerment! Attended by an estimated 500 people–young and old alike–the audience, rapt with attention, benefitted from the insights of Dr. Simone Gold*, MD,FD, founder of America’s Frontline Doctors (AFLDS). In her presentation on May 17, 2022, Dr. Gold provided energy-packed insight around this idea penned by Thomas Jefferson to Charles

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HSLDA and Illinois (Illinois Family Spotlight #317)

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2022/08/09

Way back in June, the Illinois Christian Home Educators Conference occurred, and when Monte Larrick attends, you know the folks worth interviewing will be interviewed. This episode features one of said interviews. As an HSLDA staff attorney, Dan Beasely assists individual homeschooling families and advocates for homeschool freedom in 13 states. He regularly corresponds with school officials, college admissions staff, legislators, and government agencies regarding the legality and effectiveness of

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23:49

The “Family Planning” of Illinois (Illinois Family...

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2022/08/02

The state of Illinois has received 5.4 million from the Department of Health and Human Services that will assist and expand access to “family planning” services. Our Illinois legislature and Planned Parenthood join gov. Pritzker in hailing this advance in “beneficial” programs for our state. To respond, Monte Larrick asks Scott Phelps to weigh in on the matter, as well as other topics. Scott Phelps is the executive director of A&M Partnership, and works closely with IFA

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27:24

Stand Grounded In Christ (Illinois Family Spotlight...

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2022/07/26

Welcome to our annual episode with Illinois Christian Home Educator’s executive director, Kirk Smith! Recorded during their yearly convention at Olivet Nazarene College, Monte Larrick asks Kirk about the core of home education, the vision for folks beginning this journey, and the role of the church throughout cultural and country turmoil. learn more about homeschooling and about Kirk Smith at iche.org … Continue Reading

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(Illinois Family Spotlight #314)

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2022/07/19

Leah McGhee Brooks has begun a micro school. And Monte and David interview her. To learn more about how to become involved, visit testamentoflove.org… Continue Reading

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National Day of Prayer Every Day (Illinois Family...

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2022/07/12

“Through prayer, we take responsible action. We repent and do things different.” Monte Larrick asks Pastor Dan Haas what is prayer, the significance of it, and what Christians need to do in order to draw closer to God. Pastor Haas is the founder of A Future and A Hope Foundation. A Future and A Hope Foundation was formed to bring change into hopeless situations. The mission of the Foundation is to empower the Church in urban communities to develop local solutions to the issues of

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23:47

Culture Proofing Your Kids (Illinois Family Spotlight...

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2022/07/05

In this episode of Spotlight, Self Evident’s Jenna Smith interviews Will and Meeke Addison. This power couple hosts a a daily radio/podcast program focused on Marriage, Family and the Church titled “Airing the Addisons” on American Family Radio. Will and Meeke were keynote speakers at this year’s Illinois Christian Home Educators conference, where they spoke on the vital importance of discipling your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and the opportunities

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Roe No More (Illinois Family Spotlight #311)

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2022/06/28

Monte Larrick interviews Eric Scheidler, President of the Pro-Life Action League about the overturning of Roe v Wade.… Continue Reading

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Nagel for the 40th (Illinois Family Spotlight #310)

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2022/06/21

“We need to stop being fearful of what the government can do to us, because at that point when we’re fearful of the government, that’s tyranny. The government needs to be fearful of the people…in the respect that we’re in control.” Phil Nagel is running for the 40th district of Illinois Senate. An Air Force veteran, Nagel is running for his children, and to educate parents on how to take back the reins of we the people in Illinois.… Continue Reading

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