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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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40 Days for Life (Illinois Family Spotlight #347)

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2023/03/13

40 Days for Life is a vital part of the pro-life movement. The intercession they make to God on behalf of those stumbling to the slaughter, the silent witness to passersby, and the love they show by merely standing outside of an abortion clinic can make the difference of a mother in crisis pregnancy choosing life. What with our lawmakers turning Illinois into a sanctuary state for abortion and now taking steps to ban crisis pregnancy centers, prayer warriors are needed now more than ever

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The Conservative Summit in Illinois (Illinois Family...

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2023/03/07

“Every Republican who lives in Illinois who really want to see the strength of the party grow need to be at the Black Conservative Summit. . .” ~Bishop Ceasar Leflore Dr. Eric Wallace is the leader of the Freedom Journal Institute and is hosting an event on the weekend of March 25th that you do not want to miss. The Black Conservative Summit is occurring March 24-25 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The reason it is the Black Conservative Summit is because the conservative movement

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They Don’t Want Women to Hear This (Illinois Family...

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2023/02/28

Earlier this month, Monte Larrick attended the Pro-Life Action League’s protest against Walgreens and CVS pharmacies contemplating the sale of abortifacients, and talked with Eric Scheidler about this potential product. Eric Scheidler is the executive director of the Pro-Life Action League, and believes this is a move on the part of the corporations to prove they’re woke. “We know that American corporations are becoming more and more woke. . .acting at the behest of the Democratic

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Good Soil, Good Seed (Illinois Family Spotlight #344)

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2023/02/22

In this episode of Spotlight, David & guest host Jenna converse with IFI partner Tom Burrows. Burrows is the field director of the Good Soil Good Seed Foundation (gsgsfoundation.com), and the three of them list reasons why you should ensure that your children and grandchildren are receiving a Biblical education.… Continue Reading

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Illinois General Assembly Legislative Updates...

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2023/02/14

In this edition of Spotlight, David E. Smith discusses the upcoming bills with IFI’s lobbyist David Curtain. In the second half, Jennifer Korte opines on school board scandals and Biden’s summary of the state of our nation.… Continue Reading

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Library Boards & Conservative Candidates (Illinois...

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2023/02/07

In this episode of IFS, Monte Larrick converses with Anthony Catella, a candidate for the St. Charles library board. The two discuss theology, the military, and why t’s important to run for your local office.… Continue Reading

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Assisted Death Coming to Illinois (Illinois Family...

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2023/01/31

Nancy Valko is a registered nurse, legal consultant and a spokesperson for the National Association of Pro-Life Nurses. Monte Larrick had the opportunity to speak with her at a Lake County Right To Life forum, where she keynoted and spoke on the dangers of saying nothing when it comes to medically assisted suicide. “The problem is, if doctors themselves don’t take a position on the most important issue they have–the most important covenant they have with their patients, which is

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Born to Proclaim The Gospel (Illinois Family...

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2023/01/24

In this edition of Spotlight, IFI’s David Smith and Public School Exit’s Ceasar Leflore converse with the one and only Juan Elias-Riesco, former owner of the famous Nini’s Deli (which you can learn about through the documentary Paint the Wall Black) and a blazing torch for the kingdom of Christ. Elias-Riesco’s testimony of how he became a Christian is anything but boring. Growing up on the streets of Chicago, he quickly became hardened to shoplifting and spiraled into a

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Addictions & the Illinois Legislature (Illinois...

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2023/01/17

Monte Larrick is joined by Shane Hartman, the executive director of the Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems (ILCAAAP). Springfield has made slaves of so many Illinois citizens, through the legalization of recreational marijuana and betting on anything. ILCAAAP is working to combat the evil coming out of our legislature through educating Illinois youth about the dangers of drugs, gambling and liquor. “The main thing is to let the kids know you care.” Hartman stated

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Into the Lions’ Den (Illinois Family Spotlight #338)

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2023/01/10

In this episode, David Curtain explains his job as IFI’s lobbyist in Springfield, the bills that are threatening to family values, and how we can be active in our state capitol from every part of the state.… Continue Reading

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BONUS: Pressing Forward in 2023

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2023/01/05

I recently gave a short New Year exhortation 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. In this short message (15 minutes), I emphasis Paul’s statement in vs 12-14 in which he confesses: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. … Continue Reading

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Sanity as Insurrection (Illinois Family Spotlight #337)

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2023/01/03

This is a throwback episode, where we present a lecture that is still relevant today as it was when it was given–if not more so. Pastor Douglas Wilson of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, spoke at IFI’s 2019 worldview conference regarding trans ideology and the Christian. You can watch this talk here. Sanity as Insurrection is the title of the final session of the 2019 Illinois Family Institute Worldview Conference on the “trans” ideology. In this presentation, Pastor Doug Wilson stressed

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Science Instead of God (Illinois Family Spotlight #336)

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2022/12/27

In this segment of Spotlight, we’re highlighting remarks made at IFI’s Medical Freedom Forum held earlier this year at Jubilee Bible Church. Doctors Mark Zumhagen and Simon Gold pointed out the wrong occurring in their respective fields and answered questions from the audience.… Continue Reading

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Capital Nativity & Hope (Illinois Family Spotlight #335)

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2022/12/20

In this episode, Monte Larrick is at Illinois’ state capital, at the annual Christmas nativity reveal. Delbra Pratt speaks on the importance of the display in this dark corner of Illinois, and what it means.… Continue Reading

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Waterleaf Women’s Center (Illinois Family Spotlight...

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2022/12/13

Monte Larrick interviews Julie Garafalo, executive director of Waterleaf. Waterleaf is slightly different than your average women’s center in that they provide professional and medical help. An especially important service Waterleaf offers is early pregnancy screenings. That screening includes a medical grade pregnancy test and ultrasound, which helps the patient determine whether she is truly pregnant, and if so, how far along and how healthy the baby is. This gives the mother the facts she needs

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Free Haven: A Forest School (Illinois Family...

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2022/12/06

“. . .fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” ~Genesis 1:28 Rachel Mikottis is a homeschooled wonder of a woman who believes that nature is the best classroom in the world. She joins IFI’s David Smith and Self Evident’s Jenna Smith for a conversation about her forest school: Free Haven. Rachel, in her words, was a free range homeschooler.… Continue Reading

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The Religion of Wokism (Illinois Family Spotlight #332)

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2022/11/29

In this edition of Spotlight, we feature a timely message from IFI’s 2022 Worldview Conference. “The Religion of Wokism” is a lecture given by Dr. Everett Piper. … Continue Reading

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The Radiance Foundation (Illinois Family Spotlight #331)

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2022/11/22

In this Episode, we highlight remarks made by Ryan Bomberger, the founder of the Radiance Foundation.… Continue Reading

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Advocating For Life (Illinois Family Spotlight #330)

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2022/11/15

Monte Larrick interviews Eric Schiedler, executive director of the Pro-Life Action League regarding expanding abortion laws and what pro life activists can do.… Continue Reading

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A Special Episode (Illinois Family Spotlight #329)

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2022/11/08

In this edition of Spotlight, we have remarks from IFI’s David Smith at the 2021 Faith, Family and Freedom banquet. We Also have Dr. Lutzer’s Q&A segment from the same event.… Continue Reading

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