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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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PODCAST: Buttigieg’s Shameful Political Exploitation...

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2020/02/24

As if we didn’t already know Pete Buttigieg is a noxious presence in American culture, he made it clear at a rally in Aurora, Colorado on Saturday during a Q & A time. Ignorant Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced melodramatically, “This is a really touching question,” and then read the following pre-submitted question to Buttigieg from 9-year-old boy Zachary Ro of Lone Tree, CO: Would you help me tell the world I’m gay too?… Continue Reading

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PODCAST: Durbin All-In for Ensuring Dead Babies

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2020/02/20

Here’s an excerpt from the disingenuous form letter U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) sends to constituents who plead with him to support the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act which would require doctors to provide health care to babies who survive efforts to kill them: Read more…… Continue Reading

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“If you Compromise on Life, It’s Easy to Compromise...

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2020/02/18

The Reverend Franklin Graham joined Monte Larrick for an interview right before the IFI fall fundraising banquet last year and is featured on this episode. They talked about freedom of speech, why Christians need to be involved in politics, why only God can ultimately change today’s culture, how Rev. Graham believes we can change the education system, where civil disobedience is permitted, the conundrum in Illinois education with the new LGBTQ history mandate, and finally a message from

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PODCAST: Limbaugh Gives Judgmental, Intolerant...

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2020/02/18

I have a lot to say about presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg and hope to say it soon, but first I have to address the kerfuffle generated by Rush Limbaugh who speculated last Wednesday that Democratic operatives must be asking themselves if the country is ready for a man-kissing man-president: read more… Continue Reading

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DIY: Lobby Your Lawmakers (Illinois Family Spotlight...

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2020/02/11

If you’ve ever wondered how best to effectively communicate with your state representatives and senators, this edition of Spotlight will be of special interest to you! In a presentation at the 2019 SpeakOut Illinois conference, former state representative Peter Breen gives us an insider’s view of the life of a legislator and offers valuable tips for interacting with those individuals who are hard against an issue, hard in favor of an issue, or “neutral.” While many of Breen’s remarks are directed

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“Such Were Some of You: Trans Edition” (Illinois...

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2020/02/04

Walt Heyer is the featured presenter on this edition of spotlight. We are featuring his presentation from the Illinois Family Institute 2019 worldview conference on the “trans” ideology. Mr. Heyer became a transgender man: hormones, surgeries and all. But he was, like most of us, saved by the blood of Jesus. This episode is his testimony.… Continue Reading

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“Chicago March for Life 2020: Life Empowers”...

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2020/01/26

Recent abortion legislation have had no effect on the energy of setbacks for the Illinois life movement, in fact it seems to have had quite the opposite effect. Despite unfavorable weather, over nine thousand people marched for life on January 11 essentially saying we as a pro-life movement might be down, but we are not out. This edition of spotlight features the various speeches from the rally.… Continue Reading

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How Churches Can Better Serve Our Communities...

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2020/01/21

This podcast features an interview with Pastor Cesar LeFlore to discuss his ministry at the Beloved Community Development Coalition, gentrification, christian co-ops and how the Church should help communities, out-of-wedlock births, personal responsibility, and reparations for slavery.… Continue Reading

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PODCAST: Lieutenant Colonel Pritzker Rejects His Sex...

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2020/01/15

Lieutenant Colonel James Nicholas Pritzker—now known as “Jennifer Natalya” Pritzker—is trying to commandeer the Republican Party to serve the interests of the “trans” cult he officially joined in 2013. A year ago Pritzker, a long-time RINO donor to GOP campaigns—often the campaigns of RINOs—who has the dubious distinction of being the world’s “only known trans billionaire,” threatened the GOP that if they didn’t climb aboard the “trans” train, he was piling all his buckets of

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“You Must Be Born Again” (Illinois Family Spotlight...

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2020/01/14

This edition of spotlight features an interview with a former homosexual and drug/alcohol addict turned pastor by the name of Ron Citlau. The pastor of Calvary Church in Orland Park shares his conversion testimony and experience. They also talk about Check out Pastor Citlau’s books here and his blog here.… Continue Reading

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“Why Rally, Why March?” (Illinois Family Spotlight #180)

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2020/01/07

In advance of the upcoming March for Life Chicago, Monte Larrick interviewed Eric Scheidler to talk about the big March, but looming in the background is the recent passage of a big anti-life law in Illinois, which prompts some to ask: why should we rally and march for life? After that, they discuss activating more people for the pro-life movement, what the Pro-Life Action League does for the unborn, a potential legislative reversal of the parental notice of abortion in Illinois, how constituents

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BONUS: The Righteous Rise Again

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2020/01/04

This past Sunday morning, the last before the New Year, IFI’s Dave Smith gave this exhortation at his church. We are posting the audio here as a special addition for those who may be interested. Proverbs 24:15 tells us that “a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again.” As we go into a New Year, we know from experience that we will have challenges and opportunities to be faithful and resilient. We will also have occasions where we want to simply give up.… Continue Reading

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“BOLD As A Lion” (Illinois Family Spotlight #179)

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2019/12/31

IFI and IFA’s executive director David Smith’s speech at the annual IFI Fall banquet is presented on this spotlight. During this “Bold as a Lion” themed banquet, Dave talked about Christians needing to be bolder in the public square in the face of increasing pressure from the radical left. He also gave his opinion of Trump’s presidency to date, the seemingly insurmountable odds against pro-family advocates, an encouragement from scripture, a vision for the future of the

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“2019: What a Year” (Illinois Family Spotlight #178)

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2019/12/24

This spotlight, as the title implies, recaps IFI’s 2019. Here to break it down, the IFI team: Monte Larrick, Kathy Valente, Mary Nieves, and David Smith. They do uncoil the year’s work with some obligatory what’s next, especially with the bills that were passed.… Continue Reading

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“We Are A Forgetful People” (Illinois Family...

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2019/12/17

The rotunda of the Illinois State Capitol is the setting for this edition of Spotlight. Monte Larrick interviewed Delbra Pratt of the Illinois Prayer Caucus Network following the December 3rd dedication of the nativity scene on display in the rotunda. They discuss the important messages that a nativity scene sends when featured in the public square and contrast that with the messages of the displays of the Freedom from Religion Foundation and the Chicago chapter of The Satanic Temple.…

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BONUS: Sermon on The Mount,”And DO Them”

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2019/12/14

A few weeks ago, I was privileged to give a Sunday morning message at my church, and since we captured the audio, I thought we could post it as a special addition for those who may be interested. The Lord has been opening my eyes to how the “be doers of the Word” theme runs throughout the entire Bible. I keep seeing it almost on a daily basis as we listen and read Scripture. This theme is featured in the Sermon on the Mount as well.… Continue Reading

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“Merry Christmas! Illinois Lawmakers Gift You More...

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2019/12/10

This spotlight features an interview with ILCAAAP’s Anita Bedell to discuss seemingly increased vice in Illinois, or maybe just more exposed government corruption. Anita Bedell talks with Monte Larrick about more casinos therefore more gambling, how to fight commercial marijuana, and their combination link to corruption in politics.… Continue Reading

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BONUS: The Liar & Father of Lies

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2019/12/07

A few weeks ago, I was privileged to give a Sunday morning message at my church, and since we captured the audio, I thought we could post it as a special addition for those who may be interested. I deiced to take a quick look at our Adversary, also known as Lucifer, Satan, the Devil himself. He is also known as the Accuser, an Angel of Light, Beelzebub, the Enemy, the Evil One, the Lawless One, Ruler of the Darkness, Serpent of Old, the Tempter, Thief & Wicked One.… Continue Reading

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“Gender Activists in White Coats” (Illinois Family...

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2019/12/03

This edition of spotlight features Dr. Michelle Cretella’s presentation at IFI’s 2019 Worldview Conference on the transgender movement. She talks about the erasure of free speech especially in the transgender movement, the true science of sex and gender, the war over the dictionary, a normal sequence for sex change operations, warnings about interacting your pediatricians, rapid onset gender dysphoria (peer pressure), lawsuits concerning ripple effects from the transgender movement,

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Are Christian Conservatives Scared of Winning?...

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2019/11/26

Dr. Allen Carlson leads the International Organization for the Family and he joins Monte Larrick on this the one hundred seventy-fourth edition of Illinois Family Spotlight. He talks with Monte about the importance of the traditional family, and the continued attacks on it. They also discuss the tendency for conservatives to remain on the defensive and refrain from utilizing their most powerful tool.… Continue Reading

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