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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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24:43

Hope In Chicago (IFS #361)

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2024/01/16

Pastor Charles Moodie is building a Crisis Pregnancy Care Center right in the heart of Chicago. And today, we feature his story. Moodie is the pastor of Chicago City Life Center church. His congregation is involved in several outreach ministries in Englewood community.… Continue Reading

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22:36

Springfield Update (IFS #360)

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2024/01/09

David Curtain is IFI’s Lobbyist in the Illinois General Assembly, and in this episode of Spotlight, Curtain breaks down what this session in Springfield could look like.… Continue Reading

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Sanity As Insurrection (IFS #385)

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2024/01/02

Happy New Year! This episode is a fantastic way to ring in 2024 as pastor Douglas Wilson stresses the importance of asking sane questions–ones that strike at the heart of the matter–when we engage in debate with our adversaries because “… deliberate and premeditated sanity is a challenge to the powers that be.” You can watch this presentation by clicking here.… Continue Reading

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30:46

The Story of Riley Gaines (IFS #384)

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2023/12/26

In this episode, Miss Gaines presents her story to a Will County Republican banquet.… Continue Reading

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25:28

SB 1909, Planned Parenthood’s Favorite Bill (IFS #383)

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2023/12/12

Today’s episode features a two-for-one! In the first half, we have remarks given by former state representative Peter Breen at the Will County Republican Banquet. Breen is the executive vice president & head of litigation for the Chicago based Thomas More Society. Breen addressed the new law backed by Planned Parenthood: SB 1909 could potentially fine and litigate pro-life pregnancy care centers out of business. In the second half of Spotlight, we have Q&A with Scott Klusendorf,

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31:13

Awake Illinois! (IFS #382)

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2023/12/05

Today, we highlight remarks given by Shannon Adcock, founder of the grassroots organization Awake Illinois. The lecture she presented was for the Foundations of Faith and Family Conference, hosted by the Spirit of Liberty Church in Markham, Illinois. Awake Illinois was founded in 2021 and works to expose the sexualization of children in our public schools.… Continue Reading

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33:01

Banquet Bonus (IFS #381)

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2023/11/28

In this episode, we feature IFI executive director David Smith giving his remarks at the annual Fall banquet earlier this November. After the break, our keynote, Eric Metaxas, answers questions posed by prominent pastors in Illinois.… Continue Reading

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Eric Metaxas: Letter to The American Church (Illinois...

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2023/11/21

Eric Metaxas sits down with IFI’s Monte Larrick to discuss America, Christ’s return and how we, as Christians, should live. You can find more about Eric through here.… Continue Reading

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The American Spiritual Conflict (Illinois Family...

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2023/11/14

This episode features a message from the Reverend Stephen Broden from the “Rebuilding the Foundations of Faith and Family conference, hosted by The Spirit of Liberty church located in Markham, IL. Rev. Broden is the senior pastor of Fairpark Bible Fellowship, located in Texas. He is also the chairman of the Gone Too Far movement. … Continue Reading

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Policies that Impact Your Family (Illinois Family...

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2023/11/07

Today we’re featuring remarks made by former State Rep. Jeanne Ives. In addition to her service to the legislature, Ives is a WestPoint Graduate, a U.S. veteran, mother of five, and co-founder of Breakthrough Ideas. Her lecture regards the top 5 public policies that impact the American family.… Continue Reading

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27:04

The Success Sequence (Illinois Family Spotlight #377)

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2023/10/31

This episode features a lecture from IFI’s 2023 Pro Life Worldview Conference. Keynoter Scott Phelps is the executive director of Abstinence and Marriage Partnership and his presentation is on the 3 steps to a successful life which are as follows: complete a high-school education, get a stable job and marry before having children. If followed in the correct order, it’s almost impossible to end up in poverty.… Continue Reading

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Fighting For Life In Your Community (Illinois Family...

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2023/10/24

16 years ago, Planned Parenthood opened a giant abortion facility in Aurora, IL. Life activists marked that anniversary this year with a prayer vigil outside of the building. One of the vigil speakers is pastor Randy Schoof, who leads the Warehouse Church in Aurora, challenged the attendees to continue praying and counseling on the sidewalks outside of the Aurora abortion mill. The next speaker is Eric Schiedler, executive director of the Pro-Life Action League.… Continue Reading

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40 Days For Life 2023 (Illinois Family Spotlight #375)

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2023/10/17

In this episode, Monte Larrick converses with Phil Price and Catharine Walker outside of the Aurora Planned Parenthood, where upwards of 400 surgical abortions are done every month. They discuss the huge impact 40 Days For Life campaigns have on women considering abortions.… Continue Reading

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46:54

The Foundation of Science (Illinois Family Spotlight...

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2023/10/10

In this episode, David and Monte wrap up their conversation with Dr. Mark Zumhagen.… Continue Reading

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36:00

COVID Coming Back? (Illinois Family Spotlight #373)

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2023/10/03

In this episode, Monte Larrick and David Smith convers with Dr. Mark Zumhagen of Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Practice.… Continue Reading

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Equipped With The Pro Life Message (Illinois Family...

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2023/09/26

In this episode, David Smith and Monte Larrick converse with Evelyn Stenzel, who travels Illinois to equip Christians with the pro-life message.… Continue Reading

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Pro-Life Christianity: Engaging Your Church &...

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2023/09/19

Today’s episode is Scott Klusendorf’s second part of his lectures given at IFI’s 2023 worldview conference. Klusendorf is the founder of The Life Training Institute.… Continue Reading

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The Case for Life on Hostile Turf (Illinois Family...

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2023/09/12

We’re highlighting remarks made by Scott Klusendorf at IFI’s 2023 annual Worldview Conference. Klusendorf is the founder and president of Life Training Institute, which equips pro life advocates to effectively defend their views in the public square. His topic for today’s episode is also timely, given the pro abortion public policies now in place in Illinois.… Continue Reading

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Pastor Stephen Lee (Illinois Family Spotlight #369)

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2023/09/05

If we fear God, we fear nothing else. If we don’t fear God, we fear everything, and everyone else. ~Pastor Stephen Lee Pastor Lee is being charged with disrupting the 2020 Presidential election. People donate directly to the fund by going to IllinoisFamily.org/Contribute and designating their donation to the Pastor Lee Legal Defense Fund or by sending a check payable to Illinois Family Institute at P.O. Box 876, Tinley Park, IL 60477, with “Chaplain Lee” in the memo.… Continue

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Taking a Stand: Riley Gaines (Illinois Family...

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2023/08/29

In this edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick converses with Riley Gaines. Gaines’ life was turned upside down when the NCAA allowed a biological male to compete on her team and utilize the women’s locker room. She was a member of the University of Kentucky’s NCAA swim team and the 2022 Southeastern Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving scholar of the year; now she’s speaking out for the protection of women’s sports for safety, privacy and American Values.…

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